The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 169

Chapter 169 Between Imperial Concubines
Although this winter’s first snow was fierce, it stopped overnight. The sun climbed out of the thick clouds, and the faint golden sunlight fell on the white snow on the ground, making the entire Imperial City exceptionally bright.

However, this wisp of brightness could not disperse the loneliness in Yi Kun Palace.

When the Emperor arrived, Dong Yue was gently advising Imperial Concubine Yan to drink medicine. Seeing him come, she hurriedly retreated to the side and bowed to the palace.

Imperial Concubine Yan forced herself to stand up and salute.

Seeing this, the Emperor extended his hand to help her and said, “Since you are ill, don’t worry about the etiquette.”

Imperial Concubine Yan raised her eyes to look at the Emperor and whispered, “This concubine doesn’t dare.” After saying that, Crooked Knee bowed to the Emperor and gave a proper palace salute.

The Emperor glanced at Imperial Concubine Yan, then walked to the couch and sat down. He looked around and slowly said, “This room is so cold, there is no heating furnace. I remember that you are most afraid of the cold.”

Imperial Concubine Yan smiled faintly. Her slender eyelashes lowered to cover her pair of eyes that were as gentle as autumn water. “It’s hard for Your Majesty to remember. However, it has been a long time since then. Your concubine is no longer afraid of these things.”

When a person’s heart had already been thrown into the Frost Hell, then the coldness outside was nothing.

What else could be compared to a cold heart?

The Emperor raised his eyes to look at Imperial Concubine Yan, only to see that she was now extremely pale. Her once rosy cheeks were now deeply sunken, and her stone-green dress was wrapped around her waist.

Compared to a while ago, she had lost a lot of weight.

It seemed that the news had dealt a great blow to her. Otherwise, based on her temperament, she would never have said such words to him.

“Little Chang Zi said that you are seriously ill, but from the looks of it, you are fine. Since that is the case, I will leave now.” The Emperor glanced at Imperial Concubine Yan indifferently and then stood up.

Hearing the Emperor’s words, Imperial Concubine Yan did not show the slightest expression on her face. She still stood on the side with her head lowered, as if she did not hear anything.

If it was in the past, even if she didn’t say anything to persuade him to stay, she would at least send him away reluctantly. But now …

She still had a grudge against him.

At this point, the Emperor did not want to say anything else. He stood up and walked over to Imperial Concubine Yan.

“Your Majesty.” Behind him, Imperial Consort Yan’s sorrowful voice suddenly sounded.

The Emperor stopped and turned around.

Tears rolled down her pale cheeks like broken beads. Her once tender eyes were now filled with sorrow and despair.

“Your Majesty, this concubine will only ask this once. Xizhi, is he … is he really dead?” Imperial Concubine Yan’s voice was trembling, but this trembling carried a faint hint of hope and stubbornness.

The Emperor looked at Consort Yan’s familiar grief-stricken face and felt a faint sense of unbearability in his heart.

Perhaps, he still had some feelings for this woman who accompanied him from his weak crown all the way to the current Knowing Destiny Year. Unexpectedly, she had been by his side for more than 20 years.

“Your Majesty.” Seeing that the Emperor did not say anything, Imperial Concubine Yan couldn’t help but take a step forward and shouted in sorrow.

“Xinrui, I know you are sad, but things have already happened. Don’t make things difficult for yourself again.” The Emperor looked at Imperial Concubine Yan with a cold gaze.

Imperial Concubine Yan staggered back two steps and fell to the warm bed. She looked at the Emperor and cried out sorrowfully, “Your Majesty, Xizhi is … he is also your flesh and blood!”

The moment Imperial Consort Yan finished speaking, the Emperor’s eyes darkened.

Zhang Shichang, who was at the side, saw that something was wrong. He hurriedly stepped forward and said to Imperial Concubine Yan, “Imperial Concubine, this servant knows that you are feeling very sad right now, but isn’t the Emperor right now? However, the deceased is already here. If King Yan is alive, he doesn’t want to see Imperial Concubine torment him like this. Please take care of her phoenix body.” As he spoke, he signaled for the palace maid to step forward and help Imperial Concubine Yan up.

As if Zhang Shichang’s words had touched Consort Yan’s heart, she threw herself onto the warm couch and burst into tears.

Hearing the mournful cries of Imperial Concubine Yan, the Emperor’s cold eyebrows twitched slightly. “You guys, take good care of Imperial Concubine Yan.” With that, he turned around and strode out.

Outside, the snow had begun to slowly melt. The thin snow had already exposed the ground paved with bluestones. Drops of water fell from the eaves, making the entire Imperial City wet.

“Your Majesty, please board the Dragon Carriage.” Zhang Shichang said respectfully to the Emperor as he lifted the thick curtain.

The Emperor looked at the sunlight above his head with his eyes. “Little Chang Zi, accompany me for a walk.”

Zhang Shichang glanced at the stagnant water on the palace road and hesitantly looked at the Emperor. “Your Majesty, it has just snowed. I’m afraid the road is not easy to walk.”

The Emperor turned his head and glanced at Zhang Shichang. “No matter how difficult the road is, it is still for people to walk out. They all left, so what can’t I do?” After saying that, he took the lead and walked forward.

Zhang Shi had no choice but to lower the curtain and quickly follow him with his head lowered.

“Little Chang Zi, how long have you been with me?” The Emperor suddenly said.

“Your Majesty, this servant entered the palace at the age of nine and was assigned to serve you at the age of eleven. It has been thirty-two years now.” Zhang Shichang replied respectfully.

“Has it been 32 years?” The Emperor raised his head slightly and said in a disappointed tone.

“Yes.”

The Emperor smiled and said, “Time passes so quickly. I don’t think I’ve had much of a time, but in the blink of an eye, I’m getting old.”

“Your Majesty, you are in good health. Even compared to the young princes, you are no weaker. How can you be old?” The old man said with a smile.

The Emperor looked at Zhang Shichang and curled his lips, “You!”

Only he knew that he was really old, and his heart was getting old.

Just as Imperial Concubine Yi Kun was tearfully questioning him and saying that she was also his flesh and blood, countless feelings of guilt surged in his heart in that instant.

Yes, he is also his child.

At that moment, he knew that he was really old.

“Your Majesty, Your Imperial Concubine is just unable to let it go. After a while, I will naturally be able to understand Your Majesty.” Zhang Shichang lowered his head and said. .

Hearing Zhang Shichang’s words, the Emperor was stunned and abruptly stopped.

Zhang Shichang was shocked, as if he realized what he had said. He hurriedly lowered his head and said, “Your Majesty, forgive me, this servant has spoken too much.”

The Emperor stared at Zhang Shichang. After a long while, he finally moved his gaze away. “Little Chang Zi, although you have been with me for decades, there are still some things that you do not understand.”

“Yes, these servants do not understand the important matters of the country, but this servant knows how the Consort has treated the Emperor over the years. Therefore, the Emperor can rest assured that after a while, the Consort will naturally think it over and understand the Emperor’s difficulties.” Zhang Shichang bowed and smiled at the Emperor.

The Emperor stared at Zhang Shichang for a long time before he indifferently withdrew his gaze.

Zhang Shichang could only say these words because he did not know the real reason behind it. From the moment he acquiesced in the news of Chu Xizhi’s death, an insurmountable river had drawn between him and Consort Yan.

She could no longer treat him the way she had treated him before.

“Perhaps.” The Emperor lowered his eyes and said indifferently.

“Your Majesty, this servant dares to make a suggestion?” Zhang Shichang carefully looked up at the Emperor as he spoke.

“Oh?” The Emperor raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he was interested in Zhang Shichang’s words.

“Your Majesty, the imperial concubine stayed in the palace, touching the scenery, more and more can not let go of King Yan, besides, she is so sad all day long is not good for health. This servant thought that it would be better for the Empress to leave the palace and live in Chao An Temple for a few days. On the one hand, he could listen to the master lecture to heal the wounds in his heart, and on the other hand, he could use this opportunity to let the noble concubine take good care of her body. “Your Majesty, do you think so?” Zhang Shichang looked at the Emperor and smiled.

The Emperor stared at Zhang Shichang without saying a word.

“Your Majesty.” Zhang Shichang looked at the Emperor’s suspicious gaze and hurriedly knelt down. He looked up at the Emperor with satisfaction and said sincerely, “Please allow this servant to say another word.” This old servant has served you for so many years and has seen many battles in the palace over the years. However, only the Consort has treated you sincerely, not because of your power or status. She truly loves you as a person. Imperial Concubine Niang Niang treated His Majesty the same way Concubine Li treated His Majesty back then. This servant really doesn’t want the emperor to lose such a cold and enthusiastic person like the noble concubine. ”

It had to be said that Zhang Shichang’s words had truly reached the Emperor’s heart.

He had lived in the palace for so long, and he had seen many women in the palace fighting for favor without hesitation. How many of the women beside him who were currying favor with him really liked him? What they liked more was his status as emperor and the glory that his status could bring them.

Apart from the pearls, there are also …

Yan Xinrui.

She really loves him. Unfortunately …

All his love had been buried with the pearl in the darkness.

He did not love her, but to be able to love her so wholeheartedly made his cold heart feel somewhat relieved.

“Your Majesty.” Seeing that the Emperor had not answered for a long time, Zhang Shichang bowed his head and kowtowed heavily.

His Majesty pulled the Emperor back from his thoughts. He looked at Zhang Shichang and thought of the pale face of Imperial Concubine Yan in Yikun Palace. His cold heart ached inexplicably.

“I’ll leave this matter to you.” The Emperor looked at Zhang Shichang and left with his hands behind his back.

“This servant thanks Your Majesty on behalf of Your Highness.” Behind him, Zhang Shichang bowed his head and bowed. After a while, he slowly stood up.

At this time, the sunlight above his head was just right. The faint golden sunlight cast down, and no one saw it. Zhang Shichang’s lips curled into an undetectable smile.

The Emperor finally loosened his tongue. Everything was as His Highness had expected.

However, Consort Yan was so relaxed, so what about Princess Yan? According to the news he had heard these past few days, it seemed that Prince Shenwang treated Princess Yan differently. I’m afraid that it’s not easy to handle there …