She is too young.
Twenty years old? Eighteen? Still sixteen? They really couldn't figure it out, they just thought he was younger than Liu Shenghan and Jun Aoyan. When they saw the figure in front of the dressing table earlier, they thought she was thin and small, but they never expected her face to look so childish. But she doesn't make people think she is a child... There is a certain special temperament on her face, which is somewhat similar to Liu Shenghan, but not exactly the same. She takes good care of herself, and her daily medical and nutritional supplements must be carefully prepared. Matsukawa Yang was right. At first glance, she looked like a woman who never left the house. Her face was as white as a cloud, and her smile was like the tip of a flower bud that has not yet colored in spring.
Qi Huan secretly cursed that some old people were eating young grass, no wonder they were so concerned. If Liu Shenghan hadn't saluted immediately, the others would have almost forgotten the etiquette and quickly made up for it. The mother-in-law smiled and said softly:
"No need to be polite."
As soon as she spoke, her soft voice immediately soothed several people who were a little irritated because they couldn't sleep. No one could be angry with the owner of such a voice. The mother of the country leaned forward a little and adjusted her sitting posture.
"I feel guilty for summoning you so late. I don't ask anything about the matters in the court. I just ask Songchuanyang, a clever boy, to tell me. Sometimes, His Majesty also talks to me. Some...but he was afraid of disturbing my mood and never said things that made him unhappy. The day you first came to visit, I probably knew what happened."
"Then you must also know that your Majesty invited us to suffer the consequences of being dumb."
"Well... I'm here to apologize to all the guests on his behalf."
Just as she was about to get up, Qi Huan and others quickly waved their hands and said they couldn't do it. Bai Ya's words were not polite, but his attitude was decent. He probably didn't want to argue with a truly weak woman. After all, the whole thing had nothing to do with her, and there was nothing wrong with her.
Jun Aoyan stepped forward, bowed again, and said sincerely:
"You summoned us, I guess there are other important things besides that. It doesn't matter if you just say it, we don't have to go around in circles."
The mother of the country sighed again, somewhat helplessly. She didn't deny it. In the light and shadow, the young face looked melancholy, and for a moment it made people think that she was actually much older.
"Guess how old I am?"
A few people didn't quite understand what she meant behind her words, they just felt that it was not as simple as it seemed. After looking at each other, Liu Shenghan replied:
"You are so young and beautiful, you must be in your prime..."
Liu Shenghan knew that he was not necessarily complimenting him. But regardless of whether they are men or women, no matter how old they look, even if they are small, they are all good. The mother of the country actually nodded and then said:
"Yes, I married into the palace in my golden age."
They were really speechless. Although even in my hometown, it is common for girls aged fourteen or fifteen to get married. But isn’t this a little too small? Twelve or three? Bai Ya and others felt that the way they looked at the monarch when they saw him another day was wrong. The Mother of the Nation seemed to think this was of no importance and continued.
"I have lived a hard life. If everything has gone wrong since I was born, it means life is hard, and I probably won't feel it. It's just that my memory of my childhood is very clear. When I was a child, I had good food and clothing, but I felt that the whole world revolved around me. Later, my family was in decline, and my life was a blur. Only then did I feel that the happiness of my childhood had come... It was as illusory and beautiful as a dream, but it was so vivid and nostalgic. What is happening in my home? There was nothing left, and no one could cling to it. But then everything got better, everything got better."
At this point, she paused. Maybe he was expecting them to say something, or maybe he was remembering himself. Qi Huan thought for a while and asked:
"So, it was after you joined His Majesty that you lived a life without worries about food and clothing?"
"It is true that with the help of noble people, I was able to regain my current life of fine clothing and fine food. However, it was not the monarch who initially extended a helping hand, but someone else. Or... it was God."
"God of incense?" "Gandharva?" "Leader?"
Except for Liu Shenghan who was reciting silently in his heart, the other three people said different names at the same time, even though they were all the same person. The mother of the country nodded. In this way, the gods of Xiangyin Sect are really serious gods, at least they are decent.
But the mother's smile was clearly a bit sour, and they didn't know why.
"I think I don't need to tell you every detail of my childhood past. I don't mind, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain it clearly in one night. In short, I have indeed been taught by the leader. At that time, the Xiangyin Sect had not yet emerged here, it just had a name. The leader of the cult...had helped many people, who were as miserable as me, and needed help from all corners of the world in all walks of life. He is a man. Although he is accompanied by many divine messengers, they are all changing spells. Of course, only real divine power can create those obedient divine messengers, but they do not have any independent consciousness and can do whatever they are told. It is said that other gods are different, I don’t know much about it, but the same is true for the gods of our ally Shen State. The wings that can really play a role are those he carefully selects. He lifts them up personally or watches them. Stand up people, live people.”
The Mother of the Nation is one of them. So far, they don't know why she told them these things. It's just that all of this makes people vaguely feel that it is some kind of foreshadowing, just like the depression and silence before a thunderstorm night.
"I hope you can help my husband." She said suddenly.
Bai Ya didn't understand the turning point in this, so he understood it stiffly: "Does it mean that the king is the same as you, and it was he who supported him?"
"He...well, if that's really the case, that would be fine. He's probably just catching a duck and standing in this position."
"How to say?"
The mother of the country waved, and the maid on the left took a step closer. She took out a hairpin on her head, made of metal and shaped like a bird. Against the candlelight, shadows hit the wall behind the bed. She swayed up and down, and the outline of a bird seemed to fly.
"Suppose you are a bird and are hit by a slingshot one day and are seriously injured. You fall to the ground motionless, cold and hungry, and can only scream miserably. At this time, someone lifts the cage and puts it in front of you. It is full of golden millet, and the standing poles are also extremely exquisite. Are you going to use your last strength to climb in? You know that once you enter the cage, the pain of injury and illness will not be with you, and you will not be homeless until you die. Settling in a stable place, hungry and full. In the eyes of your companions, your life is bright and carefree. But you also know very well that the moment you enter the cage, the cage door will never open again, and you will say goodbye to the vastness forever. blue sky, and inherent freedom.”
"I'd rather have broken jade than complete tiles." Bai Ya said in an understatement.
"Although I support you, I can't say that. After all, the suffering hasn't been our turn yet." Jun Aoyan advised him.
"That's what I said when it was my turn."
"I won't be stubborn with you."
Qi Huan thought for a while, stroked his temples, and said seriously: "But if I don't go in, I will definitely die."
"It is the nature of life to want to live, and there is nothing wrong with whatever choice you make." Liu Shenghan said.
"Indeed." The mother of the country agreed, "Your Majesty wanted to live. So, he entered the cage, chose his current position, and saw the iron door behind him lowered, cutting him off from his past. Is he because of himself? I have no way of knowing whether he regrets his choice. He just said that everything he has now is pretty good and he is very satisfied. Probably, he does not regret it. But..."
"But……?"
"I wonder if he still remembers that the person who hit him with the slingshot was the one who put down the cage."
This is a trap. After the mother of the country spoke, they suddenly realized and understood everything. Whether he was sent to this position or framed and ended up like this, the initiator was the so-called Lord Xiangshen. Sure enough, those so-called Bodhisattvas of his are either just show-offs or have evil intentions. Carefully selected and carefully designed, everything the king has now is thanks to him.
In other words, Xiangji Kingdom is completely controlled by Xiangyin Sect. Even the king and the cabinet, which seemed to be a check and balance of power, were just a formality.
"Then what do you want us to do?" Bai Ya asked, "We may not be able to pull him up, not to mention that he is probably not willing to do it. Now, you also said that you were raised by the leader, how can we Do you know if you were sent by the Gandharvas to test and torment us? With these words, it will be difficult for us to do things for you."
Although what Bai Ya said didn't sound right, what he said was reasonable. Everyone looked at the mother of the country, hoping she could explain more. This was also the result she expected. She pushed the hairpin in her hand back onto the maid's bun, and the maid stepped back.
"It's natural that you don't believe me. I understand. But over the years, His Majesty and I have treated each other with equal respect, and we have been in the same forest for many years. Your Majesty has a heart problem... I can't bear to see him go on like this."
"What's wrong with you?" Liu Shenghan asked, "One more thing: Why did the leader appoint you? You have followed the leader for many years, and he should know your character. Love and love in the world will indeed make people change a lot, but look at you These words told to us may not only allow us to treat His Majesty’s symptoms, but also to treat the root cause.”
Her words were very serious, and compared to her character, they were very merciless. But the problem is also a real problem.
"I was once a daughter of royalty."
"?!"
The previously confusing questions suddenly took shape, and they all opened their eyes wide as if they had been shocked. But Bai Ya was still doubtful. He looked at her sideways and asked:
"Are you a princess?"
"Yes. But he is not the son of the main empress, but one of the many sons and daughters of the concubines. I am lucky, because I am very marginalized, so I was not implicated. The fate of the others... is basically not optimistic. At that time, I can tell you in detail, after all, I didn’t intend to hide it. The original imperial city is now the world of Shura, far away. "
"It's not necessary." Bai Ya said, "Anyway, it means that you are lucky and have not become a victim in the power struggle. And you know the hidden secrets of the royal family, as well as etiquette, property, connections, etc. So the leader Giving you to the king will be beneficial to both of them, that’s what I mean.”
"That's right."
"Then what is the king's evil intention that makes you unable to do anything?" Qi Huan asked.
At this point, the mother's lips moved but she stopped talking. She stood up and glanced at the moon outside the window. She looked like she wanted to take a few steps in the room, but then sat back down. As if she mustered up a lot of courage, she spoke again after a long time. The candles were almost burnt out, so she sent two maids back to fetch new candles. The two walked away in a sensible manner, leaving only the bottom of a candle. The candle wick struggled in the wax oil, emitting the last wail of light.
"He feels that this world is not real. All people and things, as well as the throne, you and me, are all fake and a dream."
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