I looked at him calmly and said softly: "Of course I have nothing to do."

“…”

"But, your Majesty is better off."

He said, "Are you threatening me or—"

"I have nothing," I said lightly, "I just think that your Majesty should give me permission."

“…”

"I did everything I could."

“…”

"Your Majesty, do you really want my body?"

Hearing this sentence, his breath sank suddenly and he stood up from front of me. I felt that his body was too fast, and a gust of wind blew, causing the white hair on my forehead to float.

I slowly raised my head and looked at him again.

He stood in front of me and looked down at me. Under the dim light, his body was tense and trembled slightly, as if the bowstrings that were pulled to the limit were about to break down the next moment.

The entire Yihua Palace was also shrouded in such emotions, and for a moment, even the wind could not be blown in.

The two people face each other like confrontation.

My eyes are blind, which is easier than those with discerning eyes, because I can't see other people's anger, nor will I retreat for his anger. On the contrary, he is, I feel that his breathing is so rapid that it can't be supported. After a long time, I gritted my teeth and said, "You are right, I want even your body!"

I sighed, lowered my head, and said sadly: "What should I do for a corpse?"

“…”

"What do you want me to stay and do?"

“…”

"Your Majesty, I have done everything I can, and I have given everything I can. I have like a withered figure. What's the use of Your Majesty to keep me?"

“…”

"Why, can't I give me some peace, even if it's just one day?"

"An Ning?" He suddenly laughed when he heard these two words, but the laughter was filled with a salty feeling: "The peace you want is to leave me and be alone, and to remember the person in your heart. You must guard him peacefully - even if it is just a memory of him, right?"

“…”

I was quiet for a while, and then said, "So your Majesty understands it too."

"Hahahahahahahahahaha!"

He suddenly burst into laughter and staggered several steps in the empty Yihua Palace. His figure was like a puppet whose backbone had been removed. Suddenly, there was nothing left.

His laughter made the roof tremble.

I looked at him quietly, listening to his wild smile. After a while, I saw him staggering back to me and pointing at me: "What do I don't understand?!"

I looked at him and said calmly: "Your Majesty actually understands everything."

“…”

"You just don't want to understand."

“…”

"You are even less willing to admit this."

“…”

"Your Majesty, love is born and died, and cause and death are caused and destroyed. It is said to be human affairs, but in fact, it is not at all man."

“…”

"If Your Majesty can be unintentional to me, and if I can be affectionate to Your Majesty, maybe both of us will feel better."

“…”

"It's a pity--Your Majesty can't do it, nor can I."

“…”

"So, please help me."

Compared to my calmness, he trembled violently. His originally agile figure seemed to be shattered in the wind at any time. He looked at me and lowered his head to him for a long time. I don’t know how long it took, but he said in a hoarse voice: “Do you want me to fulfill it?”

“…”

"Okay, I'll make you successful."

“…”

"Tomorrow, you come to Chengming Palace."

“…”

"I, I'll give you one!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked out without going back.

I lowered my head, and after a long time, I slowly raised my head. I felt a bone-broken chill in the wind, and there was no sign of him in front of me.

Tomorrow...Chengming Palace...?

I looked at the skylight that was gradually fading outside, and suddenly I felt that my world was once again in such a darkness.

At that moment, I remembered some past events.

I remembered the first time I made a request to him, asking him to release me out of the palace on the day of amnesty, and he agreed.

But in the end, he stopped me in front of the palace gate.

He tore the dream I most hoped for was torn apart in front of my eyes.

The second time I asked him was in Jixiang Village, I begged him to let me go and Qinghan and let us be an ordinary couple.

However, he asked me to drink a glass of medicine wine.

He used Qinghan's life to force me to say those ruthless words.

Then, what about this time?

He wants to give me a break in Chengming Palace. Will it really break?

still--

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With such doubts, I spent a long night.

That night, I couldn't tell whether I was asleep or not, maybe because, for the whole night, many people's faces flashed in front of my eyes, especially Qinghan. I saw him smiling at me in the darkness. Although the angular face was covered with half a cold mask, his smile was like the spring breeze.

Even on such a cold night, I gave me a hint of warmth that I longed for.

However, the next morning, I kept opening my eyes again, watching the dark sky outside gradually shining through the sky.

The cold mist came in through the gaps in the window.

I got up by myself, finished washing, and then took a piece of clothing from the hanger.

A very simple dress with a stone-blue color, but because her skin is still fair, I don’t look haggard after wearing it, but instead makes me feel very comfortable.

I carefully tied up my gray hair with a cloth towel of the same color. I knew that I must be like a simple village woman who no one would look at her on the street.

Actually, I hoped this a long time ago.

After packing up, I pushed open the door and heard two familiar voices calling me-

"Miss Yan."

It was the voices of Madam Qian and Eunuch Yu.

These two old men are rarely here and are in good health. I smiled at them and said, "Are you two here to pick me up?"

Eunuch Yu's voice was a little hoarse: "The emperor asked me to come over and ask Miss Yan to go to Chengming Palace."

I smiled and said, "I was about to go over, but I just couldn't see it."

“…”

"Don't ask my father-in-law to lead me."

Eunuch Yu stood there, looked at me for a long time, and finally turned slowly. Madam Qian walked over and carefully held my arm, and the three of them walked forward.

It's okay to see the sunshine along the way.

Although winter is not over and snow is still accumulated on the branches of the treetops, the sun shines on the snow and reflects a bright light, giving people a feeling of warmth. I watched the ever-shining, faint lights all the way, and was supported by Madam Qian.

After a while, Eunuch Yu whispered: "It's here."

I raised my head.

In front is Chengming Palace.

This is a very ancient hall in the palace. It was almost abandoned many years ago. However, this hall has one advantage, which is that it is very high. Under the stone steps, there is a long, not-so-wide corridor. At the end of the red red wall is the palace gate.
To be continued...