Although there was still a snowy place outside, and the sun shining through the clouds, it still gave people the illusion of warmth, there was only coldness left in the room. When I pushed the door in, I couldn't help but tremble for a moment.???

As soon as I raised my eyes, I saw Chang Qing sitting alone beside the couch, looking a little thin and lonely.

She sat there without saying a word, as if she was watching something intently. When I pushed the door in, she didn't look back. It was not until I walked up to her gently that she could see clearly. She looked down at the painting spread out on the couch. It was her own writing, and the lines were very simple. Even the roughness of the characters showed a bit of roughness, but she clearly outlined the person, and could even recognize it at a glance.

Changqing.

When I saw the face full of beard, my tiger eyes were bright and vicious, but it gave me a kind of sad memory. My eyes were also a little red, and I gently blessed her: "Empress."

"Yeah, you're back."

She didn't look back, her voice was still very calm, but she was a little hoarse: "You haven't returned overnight, and everyone is a little worried about you."

I walked behind her gently: "The Empress is closing the door like this, unwilling to speak or unwilling to eat, so everyone really has to worry about you."

“…”

She was silent for a while, and finally turned slowly. I saw that her face was very pale and with a deep feeling of fatigue. I didn’t know whether it was because of cold or hungry, or some torment in my heart, and said softly: “Empress is missing the general?”

She said, "Unknown to me, he has been away for so many years."

"yes……"

I originally wanted to advise her not to be too sad when I saw her painting, but my voice couldn't help but choke up as I spoke. Looking back at the heroic back of Chang Qing who decided to die in the bloody battle, he still did not forget this sister before leaving, and entrusted Pei Yuanhao to take care of her. Such deep brotherhood made many walled people ashamed.

I said, "Before General Chang left, he submitted a letter to the emperor to treat the Empress well. Such a deep love between brother and sister is touching."

A trembling light flashed in Chang Qing's calm eyes, and she said, "Although he and I are not a fellow-child, our brothers and sisters are no less than others. Now when we think of him, we feel very sad."

"Empress..."

I wanted to advise her not to be sad, but when I thought that with Chang Qing's sensitivity and slenderness, no matter how she comforted her, she would not let her get out of her sadness, so I asked, "By the way, I wonder how General Chang came to the sect of the Grand Master?"

Chang Qing looked back at me, as if she had recalled something, sighed and said softly: "His mother and my father were childhood sweethearts. Later, my father went to Beijing to take the exam and bid farewell to the village. His mother married a horse-raising man and went to the official house to do some needlework to supplement the family's income. Although the family was not rich, they were still happy."

"Then, then again-"

"It was just because the corrupt official saw his mother's beauty and became lustful, so he summoned his mother into the mansion to do evil things. His mother could not bear the humiliation and died when he touched the pillar. The corrupt official also kidnapped his father a charge and was given a border, and died halfway through the way."

"ah?!"

"He was determined to take revenge. He took a few bundles of firewood soaked in tung oil at night and blocked the front and back doors of corrupt officials' houses and set fires, and wanted to burn them to death. The fire was extinguished as soon as the fire broke out. Corrupt officials sent someone to catch him and beat him to death to prevent future troubles. At that time, he was only twelve years old."

I was shocked: "Oh my God!"

"It happened that at that time, my father returned to his hometown on behalf of the Tianzhangzhang. He learned about this unjust case and tried three parties. He fought for his parents and killed the corrupt officials and avenged them. When he was young, his father took him in."

I nodded and sighed, "I didn't expect General Chang to have such a miserable past."

Chang Qing nodded and said, "He was grateful to my father's great kindness, so he devoted himself to learning martial arts and wanted to achieve great things in the future as a reward. That year, he wanted to win the top martial arts scholar back to help my father, but it was a pity..."

Unfortunately, although he was invincible, he lost Yang Yunhui in the literary test and was unfortunately defeated.

Chang Qing said: "That's his always regret, and because of this reason, he and Lord Yang have always been in a disagreement."

My heart was slightly shocked when I heard it.

At the beginning, I watched Chang Qing rush out of the city gate and die with his own eyes. Those scenes were engraved in my mind. I still remember what he said to Yang Yunhui before leaving, and even that golden hairpin I have kept to this day. Therefore, I have always thought that the crux of the discord between them is this.

After hearing Chang Qing's words, I suddenly realized.

Love is of course very important in human life, but for a good man, love is not his whole, so he can tolerate it or even give up; because he knows that there are still many ideals and goals waiting for him to pursue and realize.

In fact, it's more than just men?

Thinking of this, I sighed softly. At this time, I also understood why Chang Qing was so depressed today.

Tomorrow, the martial arts examination will be held in Yaowu Tower. She was so sad when she recalled the martial arts top scholar Chang Qing lost back then.

At this time, Chang Qing rolled up the painting and put it into the wooden grid beside her. She stood up and smiled faintly, saying, "Forget it, it's been so long, and it's useless to think about it anymore. I shouldn't let myself go like this."

"Empress."

"I am a little hungry, let them prepare lunch. You can use some with me."

Seeing her forcing her to smile, I felt a little sour, but I couldn't help but stop her. I hurried out and ordered Kouer and the others. After a while, I set up a light meal. I helped Chang Qing walk over and sit down. She picked up the bowls and chopsticks, picked up a piece of spring bamboo shoots and put them to her mouth, but she put them down with a weak appetite.

I thought about it, bent down and said, "What else do you have to worry about in the Empress? Or is it related to tomorrow's martial arts examination?"

She was silent for a while and nodded, "You probably don't know yet. This morning, several adults from the six ministries handed their resignations to the emperor, and the emperor will cut off a group of people next."

I raised my eyebrows - it seemed that everything was going on in their plan.

After these people left... By the way, I heard Chang Qing mention that the position of commander of the Imperial Guard has been replaced by military generals in the palace over the years. Such an important position has been delayed, and some people must have been staring at it. This time, so many people have been cut off, and it is the martial arts examination again. It seems that it is time for Pei Yuanhao to be ready to promote people.

Chang Qing said: "I also know that the emperor has been worried about promoting the commander of the Imperial Guard these days. Tomorrow's martial arts examination is crucial. I have always been a little worried and always worried..."

Sure enough, she was still worried about this.

I don’t know how Pei Yuanhao will take this next move, but no matter what, this problem will be solved sooner or later. After determining this step, it will be much more convenient.

She and I were silent for a moment. Kua'er, who was standing next to me, blinked and said, "Empress, if you are really so worried, why don't you go and see it tomorrow?"

Chang Qing said angrily: "Don't talk. As the queen, how can I go to that kind of place at will? Besides, the emperor will not allow it."

It turned out that she really wanted to go and see it, but she was worried that Pei Yuanhao would not agree.

I thought about it and said, "Actually, if the Empress really wants to go, you might as well ask the emperor for an order. The emperor has always been convinced that the Empress and the general have a deep affection."

When Chang Qing heard this, she seemed to be a little moved, but she didn't say anything immediately. She just said she would care about it again. We served her and took a few bites and then took it down. I suffered all night, and when I saw that there was nothing to do, I went back to my room to go to bed. I was drowsy and dreamless. When I woke up, it was already the early morning of the next day. Unexpectedly, I saw Shui Xiu pulling Madam Wu to clean up. When I saw me opening my eyes, I immediately came over happily to tell me that Pei Yuanhao came to accompany the queen yesterday evening. Chang Qing asked for an order, and the emperor personally promised to take her to Yaowu Tower today.

Shui Xiu said with a smile: "It's really rare. The emperor will allow us to go out!"

"Is that so good."

I smiled. It seemed that Pei Yuanhao was in a good mood after dealing with the affairs of the six ministries.

When he was in a good mood, the whole Jingren Palace was filled with joy. Before dawn, he heard the palace maids and eunuchs outside who were going to Yaowu Tower to accompany Chang Qing to clean up. I was not used to going out, but I had nothing to be excited about. Especially after accompanying Chang Qing out of Jingren Palace, I saw hundreds of people holding each other in front of the imperial carriage, and there were many eyes staring at me, and I felt more bored.

In addition to the people from Jingren Palace, I also saw Nangong Lizhu, and there were also a large group of followers behind me.

She stood in front of the steps wearing a big red flare. I vaguely remembered that step was where she had an accident. She seemed to still remember it, her expression was as cold as an ice sculpture. Even when Chang Qing came over, she just bowed lightly and stopped talking.

Chang Qing and I looked at each other and didn't say anything.

After a while, the emperor arrived.

Hearing the voice of Eunuch Yu, we turned around and saw a group of people surrounding Pei Yuanhao, while he was holding Yunpin in his hand. The two of them walked over with laughter.

Chang Qing led everyone forward to kneel down, and Pei Yuanhao immediately helped her up: "It's cold, don't get cold."

Chang Qing looked around and said, "The emperor also wants to take Concubine Li and Concubine Yun to Yaowu Tower?"

"Well, they also said they wanted to go and have a look. I think about it, it would be better for everyone to go there together."

"Okay." Chang Qing said, and said to Ye Yunshuang again: "Pin Yun, you are pregnant, so be careful."

"I know."

As they both said, Pei Yuanhao turned around and looked around. However, Eunuch Yu asked someone and went forward and replied, "Emperor, the imperial concubine has been passing the message. The empress was occasionally feeling cold. The imperial physician told me not to give it a blow. Today is different."

As soon as these words were said, everyone's eyes were filled with a hint of clarity.

My heart was also very bright, and a faint sneer appeared on the corner of my mouth. I looked up accidentally, but I saw the familiar figure in the crowd at a glance. He was lowering his head as if thinking, and his long eyelashes covered his clear eyes. Although it was simple and clean, he clearly saw many complicated things in his eyes.

He seemed to feel my gaze, and he raised his head and looked at me.

When the couple got to his eyes, my heart hopped hard, and he was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect to see me suddenly, but he quickly calmed down and smiled at me.

Although it was not snowing at this time, there was snow all around and the air was still cold. But I felt my eyes were a little hot and I couldn't speak. I could only simply nodded at him with a smile.

A young official next to him called him, and he immediately turned his head and the two started chatting.
Chapter completed!