When the last ray of sunlight disappeared, the gorgeous sunset in the sky instantly became dim.
At this time, the bright moon had not yet risen, and the capital was suddenly shrouded in darkness.
In the imperial garden, lanterns were lit and hung on the branches and among the flowers. Zuo Yuyan and Zhou Jin walked among them, as if they were in a sky full of stars.
However, Zhou Jin didn't have much thought to enjoy the night view of the Royal Garden. She originally came out to relax, but now she felt even more confused. She was led forward by Zuo Yuyan like a puppet.
Zuo Yuyan held Zhou Jin's hand and walked forward slowly, exchanging pleasantries with Eunuch Hu from time to time.
"Eunuch Hu has served Your Majesty for many years and has worked hard day and night. Thank you for your hard work."
Eunuch Hu hurriedly replied: "It is my blessing to be able to serve Your Majesty, so how can I dare to talk about hard work?"
Zuo Yuyan added: "When the prince was alive, he was taken care of by his father-in-law many times, and Yuyan always remembers it in her heart."
At this time, the three of them were walking under the shade of the trees. The thick canopy blocked the lantern's illumination, plunging them into darkness.
When Hu Cunyi heard Zuo Yuyan's words, although his expression did not change in the darkness, his pupils suddenly shrank, but he still said respectfully: "The Crown Princess said seriously, it is the Crown Prince who always takes care of the old slave. The old slave shows his kindness to the Crown Prince all the time. learn by heart."
Then he let out a sigh, which seemed to contain infinite sorrow.
Zuo Yuyan seemed to be aroused by his sigh, and her tone became a little lower: "It's a pity that the prince was murdered by a traitor and was unable to see the peaceful and prosperous age today."
Walking around the shade of the trees, the candlelight hanging high illuminated the faces of the three people. Zuo Yuyan and Hu Cunyi both looked melancholy, as if they were affected by the past.
Seeing Zuo Yuyan's sadness, Zhou Jin quickly calmed down, held her hand tightly, and comforted her: "Sister-in-law, there is no need to be sad. Now that the traitor has been beheaded, I believe that the prince's brother will be able to feel at ease under Jiuquan."
Zuo Yuyan looked at her comfortingly and said softly: "Sister, don't worry, it's been so long and I've looked past it." But she couldn't help but sigh softly: "As the saying goes, it's hard to go against God's will. Think about it, everything is okay. As fate would have it, I just felt it at the moment.”
Zuo Yuyan's words not only made Zhou Jin's expression change, but also Hu Cunyi's expression was slightly shocked.
The three of them had their own thoughts and were silent all the way to a pond deep in the imperial garden. They saw a dozen eunuchs and maids standing outside. When they saw their arrival, they all knelt down and saluted.
Zhou Yi was very happy when he saw them arriving.
Zuo Yuyan and Zhou Jin hurriedly took a few steps and were about to give them a big gift. Zhou Yi had already said: "We are all members of our own family, so there is no need to be polite. It's better to be casual."
Zuo Yuyan and Zhou Jin had no choice but to follow their orders. Zhou Yi asked them to sit down again and said with a smile: "It's rare for me to have some free time today. I thought of the lotus leaves in the Imperial Garden, so we came here together with interest. I didn't expect that The Crown Princess and Ping Le are actually enjoying themselves today."
Zhou Jin was absent-minded at this time, but saw that although his father seemed to be in high spirits, there seemed to be a trace of worry lingering between his eyebrows. Knowing that he still couldn't get rid of Pei Xun's shadow, he hurriedly said: "Father has been working hard on state affairs all day long. At this time, It’s time to let go of the troubling things in your mind and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the garden.”
Zuo Yuyan also said: "What Pingle said is that now that Daqian has reached its peak under the rule of my father, my father should also take more rest and take care of his dragon body."
Seeing that the Crown Princess and Zhou Jin were so filial, Zhou Yi's Sacred Heart was overjoyed, and he couldn't help but have a smile of relief on his face.
"The weather is very good today, the Crown Princess should bring the Emperor's grandson with her." At this point, Zhou Yi couldn't help but sigh: "I have been busy with government affairs these days, and when the Emperor's grandson came to pay his respects, I was not able to get close to him. I really miss him right now.”
Zuo Yuyan hurriedly replied: "It's my concubine's dereliction of duty. Jing'er went crazy at the martial arts training ground this afternoon and was exhausted when he came back, so he was already asleep when I came out. Now I sent someone to call Jing'er. Come and see Grandpa Huang."
Hearing that Zhou Jing had rested, Zhou Yi waved his hand and said with a smile: "Since the emperor's grandson is already asleep, don't wake him up again."
Then he asked casually: "Is your grandson still so fond of dancing with guns and sticks?"
Zuo Yuyan also looked very helpless: "Jing'er doesn't like the books of sages, but he longs for battle on the battlefield. I have reprimanded him many times, but with little effect, and I am also very distressed."
Zhou Yi smiled and said: "The imperial grandson is somewhat similar to his imperial ancestor."
Zuo Yuyan sighed softly: "How dare Jing'er compare with his imperial ancestor. His imperial ancestor's civility and martial arts were so powerful that he had a strong reputation all over the world, but Jing'er gets a headache when he sees him."
Zhou Yi said: "There is no need to worry, the princess. Daqian built the country with force, and it is also natural for the emperor and grandson to like martial arts."
Zuo Yuyan still looked depressed: "Although Da Qian founded the country through military force, under the rule of his father, the people from all over the world came to rule, and the world was peaceful. I'm worried that Jing'er doesn't read the books of sages, doesn't know the principles of sages, and becomes a reckless warrior. "
Zhou Yi couldn't help but nodded: "What the Crown Princess said is not unreasonable. When the Emperor's grandson comes to pay his respects tomorrow, I will enlighten him."
Zuo Yuyan said happily: "Jing'er is the most filial to his father. A word from the father is worth more than a thousand words from my concubine to teach him." When she said this, she couldn't help but bow down: "I would like to thank you here first." More than my father."
Zhou Yi suddenly sighed: "If Xuan'er were still alive, under his guidance, the emperor's grandson would be as civilized, Taoist, and military as his imperial ancestors." He looked at Zuo Yuyan with pity: "The Crown Princess has worked hard these years. ”
Seeing the loneliness on his father's face, Zhou Jin knew that the prince's brother was thinking of himself again at this moment. He stood up hurriedly and said with a smile: "My father didn't want to admire this pond full of lotus leaves today. The moon has risen now, so I can appreciate it." When the lotus is in full bloom, how about we accompany our father for a stroll around the lotus pond?"
Zuo Yuyan also stood up and said with a smile: "Father, it is rare for you to have a quiet and leisurely moment, so you should not worry about trivial things."
At this time, the breeze came slowly, causing the layers of lotus leaves to sway like layers of waves.
Zhou Yi's worries seemed to be blown away by the breeze. He stood up and looked at Zuo Yuyan and Zhou Jin happily: "Since the Crown Princess Heping Le is so thoughtful, then follow me on the moon and enjoy the scenery around the lake. scene."
Now that His Majesty has issued the decree, the surrounding palace maids and eunuchs immediately lined up in two rows in an orderly manner and supported them as they walked around the lake.
At this time, Su Shi was sitting alone on the bed, his mood still unable to calm down. The occurrence of the Chenxiangtang incident suddenly wavered his assumptions about himself.
If the Chenxiangtang incident was planned by Pei Xun, it meant that he had completely misjudged Pei Xun. However, apart from Pei Xun, Su Shi really couldn't think of anyone else who could do such a thing.
Su Shi couldn't help but murmur to himself, "I've given you a chance. If you don't seize it, I'm afraid there's nothing I can do."
