The night is cool and the dew on the moss is cold.
Jiannanchun is pungent and choking, and the air is filled with a strong aroma of wine.
Shen Yan's pair of black eyes were close at hand, deep and dark, like a thousand-year-old ice blade.
Song Lingzhi held his breath and concentrated, only to feel his heart pounding wildly.
She stared at the figure in front of her.
Shen Yan's figure was tall and slender, and his dark shadow, filled with the fragrance of Jiannanchun and pine and cypress, enveloped Song Lingzhi.
Song Lingzhi's fingertips trembled slightly, and she accidentally touched the bronze button of the lacquered wooden makeup box. She was startled and clenched her fists in panic.
His heart was pounding, but his gaze remained fixed on Shen Yan's face.
Perhaps he didn't expect Song Lingzhi to be so bold as to ask such a question. Shen Yan stared and sneered. After a while, the shadow covering Song Lingzhi finally retreated.
The candlelight flickered and fell on Song Lingzhi's eyebrows again.
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For several days in a row, all the birds and beasts in the forest were hunted by Shen Yan. The queen was so happy that she smiled from ear to ear. She set up a banquet, arranged tables and chairs, and entertained everyone.
She smiled at the Emperor.
"Yan'er is really grown up now. I still remember when he was a child, he wanted to ride a horse even though he was not even as tall as a horse. Later, he fell off the horse and almost lost half his life. I couldn't sleep at night, thinking that if I could exchange it for Yan'er's health, I would not mind if I lost ten years of my life."
The emperor was naturally pleased that Shen Yan was his own child: "Yan'er has been blessed for a long time, and has been protected by a great man since he was young. In my opinion, the queen is too suspicious."
The queen pursed her lips and smiled, "All mothers are like this." She glanced at Yu Guiren in the emperor's arms and smiled gently, "When sister Yu becomes a mother in the future, I think she will be like this too."
The emperor laughed heartily, looking very pleased, and hugged Concubine Yu: "If my beloved concubine gives birth to a son in the future, I will personally teach him how to ride and shoot."
Concubine Yu hid in the emperor's arms, blushing and saying, "Your Majesty, please stop teasing me."
The queen clenched her fist and forced a smile: "Speaking of masters, this palace remembered an old friend. I don't know where Master Xuan Jing is now. Thinking back, it was thanks to him that Yan'er was able to grow up safely until now."
After saying this, the Queen turned to Shen Yan, who was sitting below her, and said, "Yan'er, are you still wearing the amulet that your mother asked for for you?"
Shen Yan curved his lips and took something out from his sleeve: "Of course."
The queen smiled, looked at the amulet carefully, and laughed after a moment.
"That's good. You have been prone to attracting ghosts and monsters since you were a child. With this amulet, your mother can rest assured. You have been working hard these days. Take a good rest today. Your mother has prepared Xifeng wine for you. This wine is sweet and mellow. It is perfect for this kind of weather."
As soon as the words fell, a maid brought a silver dollar and poured wine from the pot. The aroma of Xifeng wine was rich, and the banquet was filled with the aroma of wine.
The palace ladies' dresses rustled as they moved about the banquet, carrying delicacies and fruits in their hands, with graceful and elegant steps.
The guests drank and chatted happily, clinking cups.
The queen raised her cup to celebrate, and after a moment, she smiled and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have often heard people talk about archery, and I have also heard that Miss Yun is good at archery..."
Yun Li held his chin with one hand, wondering what Ah Li was doing in the room. He was startled when he heard his own name unexpectedly. He looked up and saw the Queen looking at him with a smile, her face full of compassion and gentleness.