In the past six years, His Majesty's eyes have always been on Mei, and Chuxiu Palace has long lost its original glory.
But His Majesty always trusted Zheng Yinghuan and let her manage the harem. Perhaps this was the only compensation given to her in so many years.
Zheng Yinghuan sat in front of the bronze mirror and looked at her face. Her hair had gradually grown white, and there were a few wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. If she still felt unwilling at first, she was now numb with despair.
When the concubine was young and beautiful, she was already sunset, so what could she compare to?
What's more, His Majesty has always been consistent with her in the past six years, maybe he has some real feelings for her, right?
No matter how much you don't want to believe it, you can only accept this fact after all. Otherwise, how can you explain why you have always shown favor to Mei Concubine after so many years?
Envy? She was indeed envious. His Majesty gave her the feelings she once wanted to another woman.
"Your Majesty, all of you are already waiting in the hall to pay your respects. Your Majesty, please come over quickly!"
Yuexiang lowered her head and said, with always a hint of distress in her eyes.
Since the concubine came to the harem, the empress has been in such a state of despair. Although she does still have the power to manage the harem, in the end it is just an illusion, and the empress herself is empty.
Zheng Yinghuan nodded. As soon as he went out, he saw Mei Bi's enchanting face, and his heart sank a little.
Although she no longer cares in her heart, she can't tolerate the concubine's provocation in front of her, intentionally or unintentionally. Every time she sees that face, she feels like she's being shunned.
But she deserved His Majesty's protection, and she would be protected and favored no matter what.
"Greetings to the imperial concubine!"
When the concubines saw Zheng Yinghuan coming out, they immediately stood up and bowed to salute.
Mei Concubine's face was always disdainful. She probably knew that she had the greatest confidence now, so she wanted to step on the imperial concubine even more casually.
"No gift."
A flash of disgust flashed in Zheng Yinghuan's eyes, and she tried her best not to look in the direction of Mei Concubine. It was like this every time.
Xie Ruling has always been indifferent, and she has no intention of getting involved in the overt and covert fights between the imperial concubine and the concubine.
It's just that Mei Concubine's favor has not diminished over the years, which makes her feel a little strange. His Majesty is not sincere. Has he really fallen in love with Mei Concubine after so many years?
Wouldn't it be too ridiculous?
But all this has nothing to do with her. After she came out of the cold palace, she had sealed her heart and would not be hurt by these things.
What she is most worried about now is Chu Xin. At this age, she should also consider marriage.
But His Majesty has never cared about Chu Xin, and now the Queen Mother is seriously ill, and she really doesn't know what to do.
When Qing Wan'an went back, she was completely confused. She didn't know how to make Chu Xin live a good life for the rest of her life. If she chose the wrong man...
I just hope that she will never be like her biological mother, and I don’t ask for a deep love between husband and wife. I just hope that they can live their lives in harmony and respect each other.
"Mother is back!"
Chu Xinzheng asked Mingyu to put the food on the table, including her mother's favorite roast goose.
"Xin'er"
Xie Ruling looked at Chu Xin and smiled.
The girl who used to be taller than me is now finally slim and tall, and her eyes are really beautiful.
"Mom, come and have a meal!"
Chu Xin's eyes were a little green. It was obvious that she had been thinking about those things for a long time last night, and finally fell asleep in a daze.
She didn't know what choices she should make. If she really left here, would she let go of her mother?
Of course I'm reluctant to do so.
But she was also reluctant to let go of Xiao Zhi.
"Has Xin'er ever thought about what kind of person she would marry in the future?"
Xie Ruling asked tentatively, intentionally or unintentionally. No matter how much she thought about many things, it was useless. She mainly relied on Chu Xin herself.
"This..." Chu Xin was silent for a while, not knowing how to answer.
"Maybe it depends on the fate between people. In the past, I always felt that my father was too heartless and heartless, but he has been doting on the beautiful concubine for six years. This is really unexpected for everyone."
Chu Xin suddenly couldn't eat, and looked at the food on the table with no interest.
Does this matter sound ridiculous? Of course it is, and she naturally has resentment in her heart.
How ironic is it that the father can be so cruel to his biological mother, but can be so affectionate and loving to his concubine!
The hands holding the chopsticks were trembling slightly. Maybe she had almost forgotten the impression of her mother in her memory, but she could never forget the resentment and hatred.
"No one can say for sure about feelings. In our opinion, she is charming and charming, and we feel that His Majesty was seduced by her. But six years, this is six years."
Xie Ruling also felt a little uncomfortable. Seeing the man who had once betrayed her, be so affectionate towards another woman, it was indescribably ironic.
"It would be great if I could have this fate. If not, I wouldn't force it, but I won't be a soft-hearted person. People who have hurt me will never give them a second chance!"
Chu Xin gritted her teeth and swallowed hard the sour taste in her heart.
She also doesn't want to be the one who loves a lot, and doesn't want to forgive those who have hurt her. The barriers in her heart will always exist.
The incident about the jade pendant had left a gap in her heart, so she and Chu Yan had broken up with each other, and there was no point in pretending to be good sisters.
"Xin'er, I want to tell you that no one in the world is more important than yourself. No matter what, you must make your life good, but don't get angry, and don't learn from me."
Xie Ruling sighed, put down the bowl and chopsticks, and warned her seriously.
Didn't I just gamble on that breath and suffer for so many years? It was precisely because I had tasted it that I didn't want my heart to be the same.
"Don't worry, mother, I will never do this."
Chu Xin nodded vigorously. After so many years of hard life as a child, she never wanted to live that kind of life again.
No matter it's because of anger or something, she must make the best life for herself. Anyone who has hurt herself will never get a second chance.
Absolutely not.
Chu Shu has always been worried since that day. She doesn't know what she should do.
Can you really let go of the relationship that has lasted for so many years? But if you can't let it go, you will feel sour in your heart.
In fact, it could be any woman, but why should it be Chu Yan?
She really hates Chu Yan the most!
At this moment, I really felt very bored. I didn't want to talk to anyone. I just wanted to walk alone in the imperial garden.
"Brother the Great Emperor."
Seeing the person walking in front of her, Chu Shu quickly came to her senses and nodded to say hello. Then she saw another man in black standing next to the eldest brother, with a puzzled look on his face.
"Sister Shu," Chu Lin nodded, "this is my good friend, General Liu's only son Liu Xuanfeng."
It could be seen that Chu Shu seemed to be a little absent-minded, so Chu Lin introduced the identity of his friend to him.
"I've met Princess Shu."
Liu Xuanfeng nodded and said hello. Because he came from a family of military generals, his voice was rich and loud, which surprised Chu Shu.
She was already immersed in the bitterness in her heart, and this deep and loud sound seemed like a thunder that would wake people up.
"You're so polite, General Liu."
Chu Shu came back to her senses and quickly lowered her head and smiled uncomfortably. It seemed that what happened that day was like a black mist lingering in her heart, and she was always absent-minded when she saw people.
"I will go to help my father with government affairs later. If sister Shu is fine, Xuanfeng and I will leave first."
Chu Lin is the eldest prince, older than these princesses.
"Um."
Chu Shu nodded, stepped aside, and let the two of them leave.
Just staring at the black figure, this person spoke in a loud voice, as if he was going to scare her!
I felt much better now. Suddenly I felt that walking around alone was boring, so I went to Zhongcui Palace.
Chu Xinzheng was painting orchids seriously. After so many years of imitating, the orchids she painted were still lifelike and lifelike.
Mingyu was fanning beside him, and the air was filled with a hot smell at the moment.
"Sister Xin'er!"
Chu Shu was already a frequent visitor to Zhongcui Palace. As soon as she entered, she went straight to the inner hall. When she saw Chu Xin painting, she obediently stood aside and watched.
"Why does my sister always like to draw orchids? I think the orchids that my sister draws are already very realistic, why not try painting something else?"
Chu Shu admired and asked curiously, if I remember correctly, the reason why my sister likes to paint orchids is because of that incident back then?
I remember that Chu Yi made things difficult for me, saying that I wanted to see orchids in winter. Fortunately, the Prince of Nanliang was there at the time, so I asked him to draw a picture of orchids, which solved my urgent need.
Is it possible that my sister is still brooding about what happened back then?
"We have been sisters for so many years. We have a good understanding of each other. I can tell what you are thinking just by looking at you. It is true!"
Chu Xin put down the brush and nodded with a smile.
"Mingyu, please step aside first and let us two sisters talk properly."
"yes."
Chu Xin picked up the painted picture and looked at it carefully for so many years. Her painting skills have improved a lot. Orchids that were once difficult to draw are now lifelike.
I remember that when I saw Yuan Heng, he seemed even thin. I wonder if his health has improved after so many years?
"Tell me, I don't know if you came here because you were unhappy, but are you still worried about what happened that day?"
Chu Xin shook her head helplessly, put down the orchid picture she had drawn, took Chu Shu's hand and sat on the chair, and poured her a cup of tea.
"Shu'er, after thinking about it, I think there are only two questions. The first is how to let Mr. Gu know that the person he likes is not that good. Second, even if Mr. Gu knows, will he still have feelings for you? , all of this is uncertain, I'm worried that it will hurt you again."
Chu Xin has thought carefully about it these past few days, and that's probably all.
In fact, the most important thing in the final analysis is that no one can guarantee that Mr. Gu will fall in love with Chu Shu.
If they don't like it, then no matter what they do, it will be meaningless.
"Thank you sister for being willing to think so much for me. No matter what I have to do since I was young, sister is willing to help me think about it carefully. Thank you very much, sister!"
Strangely, Chu Shu suddenly no longer thought about Gu Xiao in her heart at this moment, and was only filled with emotion and guilt.
Because her sister had been thinking about her matters for so long, she could tell that her sister was a little green now, and it seemed that she had not slept well.
She has had a deep sisterly relationship with her sister for many years, and she knows that if she is unhappy, her sister will also be unhappy.
"elder sister."
Chu Shu threw herself into Chu Xin's arms aggrievedly and couldn't help crying loudly.
She just felt aggrieved, felt sour in her heart, and needed to cry properly.
