Shen Dingzhu's beautiful eyes were startled, with clear tears still hanging on her butterfly-wing eyelashes: "What's the matter, why is the second brother unwilling? We are now isolated and helpless in the court. If you can get on the Cui family's ladder, you will be able to succeed in your official career." It will be a lot easier to walk.”
She looked at Shen You with her eyes twinkling sincerely: "Second brother, haven't you always wanted to be in the Ministry of Industry and use what you have learned all your life to contribute to the court and the people? Now this is exactly what you want. , why refuse?”
Shen You sighed, walked to the window, put his hands behind his hands and looked out at the misty mountains in the rain.
The rain blew in with the sound of wind, making their hair mottled and wet.
"Little sister, you may not have noticed that your actions of sending the friendship letter to Mrs. Cui, allowing Mr. Cui to come to me, and even recommending me to the post of minister of the Ministry of Industry are all harem interference in politics and forming cliques for personal gain, which are serious crimes. ah!"
There was a muffled "thud" in Shen Dingzhu's heart, and her long eyelashes trembled: "Yes, but the emperor knew about this and he didn't stop it."
"That's because the emperor dotes on you," Shen You glanced sideways, looking at his sister with a look of heart and pity, "If he dotes on you at this time, he will indulge you. These actions of yours are harmless in his eyes, but if What if one day you get tired of annoying him?"
"The emperor's favor is never stable. What you do today is likely to lay the foundation for disaster in the future. The sword that will pierce you may be your negligence today. As your brother, I must not stop Thinking about you."
Shen Dingzhu bit her lip, her watery eyes filled with tears: "Second brother, but we need to stand firm. I can't lose you, eldest brother, and my parents anymore."
Shen You turned around and blocked Shen Dingzhu from the rain and wind blowing outside. The room was filled with the pleasant smell of sandalwood, and the faint sound of monks chanting sutras and praying could be heard in the distance.
In such an environment, Shen Dingzhu looked at his family and felt extremely peaceful.
She understood that Shen You's pity look was because he could tell that she had acted too hastily.
She used everything she could exchange to try her best to please Xiao Langyan. She just wanted her family to live well, but she gradually lost herself.
Shen Youyou said: "You have done enough for us. My eldest brother and I have discussed it with my parents. We must take every next step on our own, calmly and without taking risks."
"Little sister, you only need to take care of yourself in the palace. I heard that the emperor has arranged for officials to go to Nanzhou to recruit some people who knew about your pregnancy. The emperor is willing to recognize Chengcheng back to his home in heaven. Royal, for that, we are happy for you.”
After hearing this, Shen Dingzhu felt somewhat comforted.
Fortunately, Xiao Langyan did everything he promised her.
Although he doesn't make promises easily, he never fails to make promises.
"However," Shen You lowered his voice, with a hint of sadness on his brows, "About after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Ministry of Ceremonies will suggest that the emperor choose a queen. At that time, little sister, you must not be greedy and pampered, but take the initiative to suggest that the emperor choose a queen. "
Shen Dingzhu was stunned, her long eyelashes trembling slightly: "The emperor always has his own ideas. If he talks too much, I'm afraid he won't like it."
Shen You sighed heavily: "If you don't like it, you have to do this. There have been many impeachments about you in the past, and many ministers are already dissatisfied with your special favor. If Chengcheng is recognized back to the palace by then, , you still hold on to the favor, which is not a good thing for both you mother and daughter."
"Little sister, you have to carefully consider what my second brother says."
…
In the carriage returning to the palace, Shen Dingzhu frequently lost his mind.
Xiao Langyan looked at her several times and saw her pursed red lips and her beautiful eyes looking out the window absently.
The messy hair was blown by the wind, lingering around her white jade ears, and the pair of imperial purple drop earrings she wore today swayed, just like her complicated mood.
Suddenly, a slightly cold touch came from the earlobe.
Shen Dingzhu came back to her senses and looked sideways, seeing Xiao Langyan reaching out and touching her gently.
"Why are you unhappy?" Xiao Langyan's voice was deep and pleasant, and his eyebrows were high. Even if he was wearing ordinary clothes, the oppressive and powerful aura of the emperor was always with him.
He seemed to be smiling but not smiling: "Didn't I let you meet your second brother? You just had a vegetarian meal with Chengcheng, and I saw that the little guy is doing well in his grandfather's house, and he is plump and healthy. Except for your parents today, It’s inconvenient to travel, so I can’t guess why you’re unhappy.”
Shen Dingzhu's faintly blushing face was flawless and beautiful, with bright eyebrows, but there was a hint of sadness hidden inside.
She was fair and delicate. After Xiao Langyan opened her mouth, she leaned over and gently rested her head on Xiao Langyan's shoulder.
Xiao Langyan was slightly startled, his eyes were filled with a deep coldness like black mist, and the mockery and joking on his thin lips disappeared in an instant.
Shen Dingzhu's voice seemed to be low: "Is the emperor going to choose a queen?"
Xiao Langyan's eyes darkened, and he immediately guessed that Shen You had told her this.
In fact, Shen Dingzhu shouldn't reveal her conversation with Shen You to Xiao Langyan, but she just said it.
Xiao Langyan stretched out his hand and slowly hugged her delicate shoulders: "Yes."
His answer was brief, a word that originally had no power, but made Shen Dingzhu's body tremble slightly.
Soon, Xiao Langyan felt a wet warmth in his chest.
He was even more stunned. When he lifted Shen Dingzhu's small chin with his long fingers, he realized that she was indeed crying.
The beauty is like the peach blossoms in March, so beautiful that people can't take their eyes away. At this moment, clear tears are shed on her fair face, winding like the tears falling from a hibiscus.
"Why are you crying?" Xiao Langyan unconsciously wiped away her tears with his thumb.
Shen Dingzhu sobbed: "I am a little scared. With the Queen, I can no longer act as recklessly as I do now, relying on the emperor's favor."
Xiao Langyan laughed, and his thin black eyes stared at her tearful eyes: "You also know that you usually act recklessly? There is no need to cry so sadly, even if I have a queen, I will not reduce my love for you."
Moisture vapor broke in along the closed curtains, and a thin layer of sweat broke out on Shen Dingzhu's fair forehead, and her slender eyelashes were covered with tears. Under the reflection of the tourmaline earrings, they looked like morning dew.
She was extremely sad and lowered her beautiful face: "Today, the emperor deliberately left the palace incognito in order to let me see my family and Chengcheng. But if there is a queen, can I still have such a unique favor? "
Xiao Langyan slowly wiped away the tears on her cheeks with his thumb. His movements were slow and his thin eyes were deep. He saw that the panic and anxiety in Shen Dingzhu's eyes did not seem to be fake.
"Yes." He said.
Shen Dingzhu's throat was hoarse from crying, and she licked her red lips with her pink tongue, making Xiao Langyan's eyes even darker.
She took the initiative to stretch out her arms, hugged his neck tightly, and knelt between his slender legs. In such a charming posture, because of her fully stretched body, Xiao Langyan held her lower back with his big palm.
"Lang Yan," she whispered softly into his ear, her long eyelashes trembling like butterfly wings spreading, "You must keep your word."
Xiao Langyan's tall and solid body stiffened slightly.
She rarely called his name like this when she was awake. Only every time they were in bed, when the two of them fell into extreme madness, she would shout it out under his guidance.
Normally, Shen Dingzhu would not dare to overstep like this.
Xiao Langyan suddenly pushed her into the swaying carriage. Her golden-purple hairpin drew a smooth arc, and her long black hair immediately spread out and spread under the beauty, deepening the unconscious charm in her tearful eyes. meaning.
"Shen Dingzhu, do you know how to take advantage of my softness?" His lowered thin eyes were as sharp as blades, but they were gradually eroded by emotion. The shaking shadows in his eyes were all her opening and closing lips.
"I don't know. I only know that I can give the emperor very little, but I clumsily offer everything. I just want to ask the emperor not to give up and show mercy." She said softly, and her soft peach lips were suddenly touched. Xiao Langyan kissed him.
His fanaticism and aggression were different from last night's fierceness. After all, there was a hint of gentleness, which Shen Dingzhu thoroughly enjoyed.
After a moment of kissing, Xiao Langyan leaned on her body, his thin dark eyes filled with love. He sneered hoarsely: "You are not my best choice, and I cannot be considered your lover. In this case, We are considered even, but from now on, my greed will only be for you."
Before Shen Dingzhu realized what he meant by these words, he leaned down again and used an absolutely domineering and powerful teasing method to quickly bring her thoughts into the clouds.
When Xiao Langyan was young, his father once commented on all the beauties in the palace. It didn't matter whether they were beautiful or not.
There is no beauty that can captivate the soul and make an emperor give his sincerity.
These are all skins.
Xiao Langyan thought so too.
But at this moment, he discovered that he was very interested in Shen Dingzhu's beautiful skin and her as a person.
When Shen Dingzhu clung to Xiao Langyan, his head almost hit the wall of the carriage due to the bumpy carriage. However, he was completely lost in her body, but he was still distracted and protected her head with his big palm. Time protected her from hitting her.
At this moment, Shen Dingzhu was in a daze, and her dumbfounded expression made Xiao Langyan's intense thin eyes burst into a true chuckle.
"Are you fooled? Didn't I protect you, huh?" His voice was deep and sweet, as if he had infinite pampering.
At this moment, just this moment, she felt that they actually looked like a couple.
However, Shen Dingzhu soon forced herself not to delve into this feeling and once again devoted herself wholeheartedly to sinking into the sea of desire with him.
Because she requires herself to be absolutely sober.
We have learned enough lessons from our past lives and we will not repeat the same mistakes again.
She wanted to hold on to Xiao Langyan tightly, not because he had a queen, but because she needed him to believe that she couldn't do it without him.
The second brother is right, the emperor's favor does not last long.
But what if she wants to make it last?
