"Can purple lotus bloom in winter?" Concubine Shu came to the celadon vat in surprise.
There are two or three round, green lotus leaves in the celadon vat.
A palm-sized purple lotus poked its head out from under the lotus leaf.
There is a continuous charcoal fire in the hall, and even in winter, no matter morning or evening, it is as warm as spring.
The palm-sized purple lotus has not fully bloomed.
The layers of petals are just beginning to bloom.
But the room is already full of fragrance.
"The palace master raised me so well! Standing closer, the fragrance becomes even stronger!"
Concubine Shu took a deep breath with a smile on her face, "This purple lotus is really extraordinary. Breathing in the fragrance of the flowers makes people feel refreshed and relaxed."
The emperor smiled and came to the celadon vat and put his hand on her shoulder.
He also took a breath, "Well, sure enough..."
The emperor's smile has not yet bloomed at the corners of his mouth.
There was a sudden movement in his heart, and his eyes were like torches, staring at the purple lotus that had just bloomed...
Is he blinded? Did Zilian have a flash of light just now?
"In winter, it is truly a wonder to see such vibrant lotuses and the fragrance filling the room." Concubine Shu did not notice the strange look on the emperor's face.
The emperor chuckled, "This purple lotus is a gift from Princess Huai."
Concubine Shu was immersed in the fragrance of purple lotus and closed her eyes to enjoy it.
Hearing this, she still didn't notice anything strange, and said with a smile on her face, "Jin'er is a good child, well-behaved, sensible and filial."
The emperor took his hand away from her shoulder and stared at Zi Lian with a gaze as sharp as an arrow.
The emperor stepped aside and asked, "Who takes care of this Zilian on weekdays?"
Fang Xu quickly called a young eunuch over.
"My servant doesn't take much care of it. There is no need for top dressing in winter. Just add some mountain spring water every few days." Although the little eunuch wanted a reward, he did not dare to take credit.
The emperor stared at the little eunuch and said nothing for a long time...
The little eunuch glanced at the emperor's face, feeling frightened... Didn't the emperor mean to reward him?
What's going on with that solemn expression?
"Princess Huai...have you taken care of Zilian recently?" the emperor suddenly asked in a low voice.
The little eunuch glanced at Eunuch Fang, "This..."
Fang Xu said: "This little eunuch is not always in the palace, I'm afraid he doesn't know."
"Then you should know!" The emperor turned to look at Fang Xu.
Fang Xu's heart was tight, but his face was calm, "Back to the emperor, Princess Huai never took care of Zilian. When Princess Huai was in this palace, she always gave the emperor acupuncture and medicine."
The emperor stared at Zilian and said nothing for a long time.
Concubine Shu also noticed that something was not right with the Emperor...
Why is he not happy that the purple lotus is blooming in winter?
Is this to anger Wen Jin?
Concubine Shu was not very happy. When her daughter-in-law presented this treasure, the emperor was as happy as anything!
Now that this baby is blooming in winter, shouldn’t we be happier? What's his expression?
Concubine Shu was about to put in a good word for Wen Jin...
"Concubine Shu, please step back. I'm tired. I won't keep the New Year's Eve tonight." The emperor waved his hand and walked towards the bedroom.
Concubine Shu felt confused.
She exited the palace and wanted to remind Wen Jin.
But in the side hall, Yu'er was already asleep.
Wen Jin dozed off and sat next to Chen'er.
Chen'er deliberately straightened her back and sat upright...so that Wen Jin could rest her head on his shoulder if she tilted her head slightly.
The two seemed to be afraid of disturbing Yu'er's sleep, so they spoke extremely softly.
There seems to be a smell of spring in the warm side hall.
Concubine Shu sighed. It was rare for the two of them to sit and talk like this.
"Let's talk about reminding Jin'er tomorrow." Empress Shu Fei did not disturb them and quietly returned to her residence.
After Concubine Shu left, the emperor did not go back to his bedroom to rest.
He returned to Zilian again and stared at Zilian...
Wen Jing's words and the expression on his face flashed before his eyes repeatedly.
He told himself, don't be suspicious!
But there are more and more doubts in my mind.
“When she offered the purple lotus, the purple light soared into the sky!
“Now that she lives in the palace, the purple lotus blooms in winter.
"It would be too much of a coincidence to say that Zilian has nothing to do with her, but only dragon energy..."
The emperor waved to the eunuch.
"Go and see what Princess White is doing right now?"
The little eunuch took the order and left...
Wen Jin was almost asleep now.
She was always sleepy, and she didn't get enough sleep in the palace.
Originally, she could still support herself and sit upright.
But as I continued to hold on, my head came up with its own thoughts...and my head tilted to the side.
Xiao Yuchen smiled.
He reached out and hugged her gently, letting her lean more comfortably on his shoulder.
"You squint for a while, I'll call you later." Xiao Yuchen said.
"What kind of hatred or resentment...you want to call me again when you are here?" Wen Jin muttered.
Her lazy voice made Xiao Yuchen's heart tremble, and the tips of his ears were flushed.
"You have to stay up late..." His voice was gentle, and he even got goosebumps.
"Don't stay up late, sleep." She muttered.
Xiao Yuchen trembled slightly, and her heart felt soft. She was usually cold and distant, and refused to accept people from thousands of miles away.
It turns out that she is so soft and cute when she is asleep...
Does this mean that she has completely lowered her defenses around him?
Has she completely trusted him?
Xiao Yuchen smiled brightly, his eyes sparkling like diamonds.
"Look at the gifts first before going to bed." Xiao Yuchen took out the gift box he had prepared.
Carved rosewood star wood, warm green sandalwood, and rosewood as shiny as wax...
Wen Jin's eyes were half-squinted, "Why are there three boxes? Who are they for?"
Xiao Yuchen smiled and touched her head... If she was awake, he would never be able to touch her.
It was now, when she was too lazy to move, that he could do whatever he wanted.
"Of course they are all for you. Originally I wanted to prepare seven...but time is tight and I have been busy with many things recently." Xiao Yuchen said slowly.
His smile faded, and there was deep guilt in his eyes.
Seven gifts, seven years...
Missed gifts can be made up.
The time lost can never be made up for.
Wen Jin opened the first rosewood starwood box. Her body felt warm and she immediately became energetic.
"What a beautiful white jade! Is this Hetian jade?"
A set of white jade jewelry, truly as delicate and shiny as mutton fat, and warm to the touch.
The moment Wen Jin touched Yu, he felt aura fluctuations in the aura space.
She didn't even open the space when she felt a strong spiritual energy coming towards her face.
"Peeking in, what are you doing?"
Xiao Yuchen suddenly let out a low voice, his voice cold and stern.
"Pa" Wen Jin closed the rosewood starwood box and looked up at the eunuch at the door.
"Dare you sneak around in the palace?" Xiao Yuchen's face turned cold, murderous intent suddenly appearing.
The eunuch quickly knelt down and apologized, "My lord, please forgive me. Your Majesty asked your servant to come and see if your lord and princess have fallen asleep."
"The imperial dining room has prepared supper. Can the prince and princess go to the palace to share it?"
Xiao Yuchen looked at his son, who was sleeping soundly on the couch beside him.
"Are you hungry?" he asked Wen Jin.
Wen Jin shook his head.
"Thank you, Father, for your kindness, and we won't go. When we're done, we'll kowtow to Father and say hello."
The eunuch bowed and retreated.
Xiao Yuchen was thoughtful.
