It was a dark night with a few sparse stars in the sky. Last time it was sunny on the winter solstice, but the prince said it might rain on the first day. Looking at the weather, it was hard to predict what tomorrow would be like, but tonight was okay.
He said, "You know there is no one in this world who truly loves me. Only my childhood friend... maybe he can treat me sincerely because of the friendship we grew up together."
Of course he wanted to, but she didn't want to, and he couldn't force her. So he smiled tolerantly and said, "If you don't want to cook, then don't cook. Next time, if you really want to, we can try it, okay?"
The prince kissed a woman, so what? Forget kissing, even sleeping with her, so what? Xinghe was embarrassed at first, but seeing that he was so focused, she didn't want to resist too much and disturb his interest. Originally, these enlightenment matters were the responsibilities of the palace ladies. She was a female minister, and to be precise, she was not much more noble than the chief of the bedroom and the chief of the account. As long as the prince needed it, she had to do everything.
Dequan folded his hands and looked around with her. "Since the late queen passed away, this is the first New Year's Eve with the queen. Originally, it was Zuo Zhaoyi who served the queen dowager, but now it's replaced. I wonder what this person is thinking."
The prince was completely unmoved. He counted them one by one with absolute certainty.
Red lanterns were lit under the dripping water of Lizheng Hall, illuminating the gilded gate. Xinghe stood by the door, waiting for a long time, but the prince had not returned yet.
It was a dark night with a few sparse stars in the sky. Last time it was sunny on the winter solstice, but the prince said it might rain on the first day. Looking at the weather, it was hard to predict what tomorrow would be like, but tonight was okay.
She still had his beeswax on her wrist, and he saw it and felt that the two of them were at least compatible, and after all, they each had their own regrets, which meant that there was still hope. Suddenly, a long howl came from the sky, and they both turned their heads to look. On the small piece of sky, a golden light rose up, and then exploded with a snap, and the colorful tentacles spread out in all directions, illuminating half of the starry sky.
He swallowed a mouthful of wine and plucked up his courage. "It's true that childhood friends shouldn't be fussy. I've never been fussy either, otherwise I would have asked you to take responsibility. Let's be clear in advance. If there is no such thing, it doesn't matter how you try to get me. I'll take it. If there is such a thing, you have to leave your family behind and follow me. I'm not the kind of person who doesn't wipe his mouth after eating. If you follow me, you are mine, do you understand?"
"Guess how many shots were fired this year?"
Regardless of whether or not she could see the fireworks, it was her little hobby, and the prince followed suit. The two sat down opposite each other, and a copper kettle with a dragon-shaped pearl was warmed on the charcoal basin. He took it and poured each of them a cup. Given her huge capacity, he didn't dare to confront her head-on this time, and clinked the cups together, "Just a little drink is fine, I'm afraid I'll get mad if you drink too much."
There was still laughter and noise in the side hall, and the sound of people was bustling. Only on New Year's Eve could everyone eat and drink as much as they wanted. Like those on night duty, they couldn't eat as much as they wanted for dinner, in case they had to go to the toilet in the middle of the night or there was a bad smell coming out. There was a faint creaking of the door hinge, and Dequan stepped out of the side hall. His face was red from eating from the pot, and he fanned his face with his hands. As he walked, he looked back at the main door of Li and whispered, "The master hasn't come back yet, Lord Su, don't wait in front of the door, it's very cold."
It was a dark night with a few sparse stars in the sky. Last time it was sunny on the winter solstice, but the prince said it might rain on the first day. Looking at the weather, it was hard to predict what tomorrow would be like, but tonight was okay.
Xinghe laughed, "How can I be worthy of such a compliment from the master. The palace has prepared wine and food. Have you eaten in Anren Palace?"
Xinghe said he wasn't cold, "I drank two cups first, and I'm warm now."
Xinghe's mind was in a mess again. After thinking carefully, why did he feel that he had been tricked? What was the point of winning or losing like this? It was all the same.
Xinghe sighed and muttered, "Why are there twenty-two more shots?"
Dequan folded his hands and looked around with her. "Since the late queen passed away, this is the first New Year's Eve with the queen. Originally, it was Zuo Zhaoyi who served the queen dowager, but now it's replaced. I wonder what this person is thinking."
He pinched the cup and said, "You haven't promised me yet."
Such ambitions are very much to the Su family's liking. The Hui family has few people left, only one brother, who is a fifth-rank cavalry captain. The cavalry captain is affiliated with the Yulin Southern Army. Although it has little to do with the Central Army Commander's Office, Xinghai has already established a relationship with it. In the future, find an opportunity to let this cavalry captain meet with Queen Hui, and with a little guidance, he will be enlightened.
Stroking her hair, this time it was more like a lover. Originally he wanted to win the bet and trick her into kissing him, but she was stupid enough to do it the other way around. This time it was accidental, with this layer, it was more than just childhood friends. Has anyone ever seen childhood friends kissing each other
Xinghe thought about it for a while, "I lose, you kiss me."
Speaking of the situation in the harem, Xinghe also felt that it was beginning to become complicated. No matter how upset Zuo Zhaoyi was, she had to suppress it for the time being. What surprised her was the queen. This Queen Hui did not seem to be as obedient as she seemed on the surface. She brought out Chang Yu to take the blame, and was obviously not satisfied with being an empty shell queen with little real power.
Holding his whisk and his robe, he climbed up the steps from the side, stood in front of the gate and clapped his hands, and ordered the hot dishes from the small stove in the back to be brought up. The eunuchs entered the hall in a line, holding bowls and plates, and the eunuchs who tasted the food also selected a little from the food and tested it. The master waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.
With full devotion, he pressed on step by step, and she responded by giving him the all-inclusive treatment. Her hands had wrapped around his waist at some point, and when she tightened her arms, he would press on further. It was really fun to kiss like this, with their lips and teeth intertwined.
Red lanterns were lit under the dripping water of Lizheng Hall, illuminating the gilded gate. Xinghe stood by the door, waiting for a long time, but the prince had not returned yet.
The prince has made a fortune, is the treasury full? Thinking of the difficult government affairs makes me unhappy, but when I look at the people in front of me, I have to put aside my unhappiness and not waste this beautiful time.
"Guess how many shots were fired this year?"
Of course he wanted to, but she didn't want to, and he couldn't force her. So he smiled tolerantly and said, "If you don't want to cook, then don't cook. Next time, if you really want to, we can try it, okay?"
She sniffed, her eyes misted over, and her view of his face was blurry. "Master, are you so lacking in love? Do you want mine too?"
Dequan arranged for someone to deliver dried fruits and cakes, which were placed on the southern kang table. The two sat on either side and looked at the time. It was almost midnight. Pushing open the diamond-shaped window, the grand ceremony of welcoming the New Year in the capital could only be most explosively manifested at the intersection. However, the clepsydra was as unreliable as the kitchen. It would take a while for the water level to drop to the standard. The cold wind blew in from the window. The prince blew out the candles and pulled two quilts to cover each of them. They were wrapped tightly, with only a pair of eyes exposed. The two people, who would be twenty-three after the Chinese New Year, still felt very happy when doing such a stupid thing.
Such ambitions are very much to the Su family's liking. The Hui family has few people left, only one brother, who is a fifth-rank cavalry captain. The cavalry captain is affiliated with the Yulin Southern Army. Although it has little to do with the Central Army Commander's Office, Xinghai has already established a relationship with it. In the future, find an opportunity to let this cavalry captain meet with Queen Hui, and with a little guidance, he will be enlightened.
Of course he wanted to, but she didn't want to, and he couldn't force her. So he smiled tolerantly and said, "If you don't want to cook, then don't cook. Next time, if you really want to, we can try it, okay?"
The two of them walked up to the Danbi together. Dequan behind them was amazed. Look at how affectionate they are. They are indeed a young couple. In the past, the Eastern Palace’s female minister was the most senior, and he, the chief eunuch, was not convinced for a while. Now it seems that not getting angry with her at that time was the best decision he made in his life. No matter how he jumps around now, when it’s time to have children in the future, he still has to be promoted honestly. With the status of the Su family, as long as the prince asks for permission, she will become a princess. It’s good to be loved by a man, Dequan sniffed and thought, no matter how high the Shangguan family is, the prince will look down on him and he will still kick her out of bed.
Xinghe's mind was in a mess again. After thinking carefully, why did he feel that he had been tricked? What was the point of winning or losing like this? It was all the same.
That was of course what she wanted. She slapped her thigh and said, "It's a deal."
This person is always up to no good. She glanced at him and said, "Why should I get a kiss if I win? Shouldn't I get a kiss if I lose?"
To put it bluntly, the Queen and Chang Yu were both birds with flapped wings in the inner court. Even if they had great abilities, they would be useless without the support of relatives from the outside. At this time, having someone who could walk freely in the imperial city to support them was an opportunity for them. Xinghe sighed as she looked at the sky. When she had time, she would have to go to the central palace. One thing was to consolidate the friendship, and the other important thing was to go and see Wen Chang Yu.
That's true. Lou Yueting had even shown her his buttocks, but I don't know if she really saw his penis. She was always talking about penises, so I guess she only took a vague glimpse. If she looked carefully... the prince didn't think she could say the word "little".
Just like that, both of them felt that something had changed between them. It was hard to explain, but it felt like a heavy weight on their hearts, making them feel suffocated.
If it weren't for her, he would have quickly cleaned up the Su family. A cabinet minister and a deputy envoy of the Privy Council, although it might take some effort, it is not that difficult to overthrow. But what should she do after the Su family falls? After being convicted, it is simply a pipe dream to want to stay in the East Palace. She will be guilty and be beheaded. Even if she saves her life, she will be a slave and cannot be with him. He has paved the way for her, so she can only move forward in silence and will never see the scenery again.
The prince felt relieved when he heard this. Even though her tone was unkind, she was still standing on the Danbi waiting for him to come back. Even if she was a stone, she was still a stone waiting for her husband to come back.
The crescent table was placed in the front hall, and the doors were all open. There was a charcoal basin next to it, so it wouldn't feel cold. Xinghe said, "You can see the fireworks from here."
The prince kissed a woman, so what? Forget kissing, even sleeping with her, so what? Xinghe was embarrassed at first, but seeing that he was so focused, she didn't want to resist too much and disturb his interest. Originally, these enlightenment matters were the responsibilities of the palace ladies. She was a female minister, and to be precise, she was not much more noble than the chief of the bedroom and the chief of the account. As long as the prince needed it, she had to do everything.
Her fingers subconsciously rubbed the beeswax beads. The texture of beeswax was gentle, and it easily warmed up against her palm. She was worried about the prince at the moment, wondering if he would suffer any grievances. In fact, there was no need to worry. With his tactfulness and the new queen's tolerance, it was impossible for contradictions to be highlighted in such a harmonious banquet. She was just worried that the emperor would come up with new tricks because of pillow talk. After all, Zuo Zhaoyi's old sayings would definitely not be as good as the newcomer's casual pouting. Before the Su family reached a consensus with the new queen, any incitement of the Central Palace to the emperor would be extremely dangerous.
After all, it was still cold, and even a charcoal basin couldn't save us from sitting in front of the main hall. The prince rubbed his arms and said, "Let's go inside, where there's shelter from the wind."
The wine went into her heart, and she felt disheartened. She rolled up her sleeves and clinked glasses with him, "Cheers."
Dequan arranged for someone to deliver dried fruits and cakes, which were placed on the southern kang table. The two sat on either side and looked at the time. It was almost midnight. Pushing open the diamond-shaped window, the grand ceremony of welcoming the New Year in the capital could only be most explosively manifested at the intersection. However, the clepsydra was as unreliable as the kitchen. It would take a while for the water level to drop to the standard. The cold wind blew in from the window. The prince blew out the candles and pulled two quilts to cover each of them. They were wrapped tightly, with only a pair of eyes exposed. The two people, who would be twenty-three after the Chinese New Year, still felt very happy when doing such a stupid thing.
He pinched the cup and said, "You haven't promised me yet."
The wine went into her heart, and she felt disheartened. She rolled up her sleeves and clinked glasses with him, "Cheers."
The prince has made a fortune, is the treasury full? Thinking of the difficult government affairs makes me unhappy, but when I look at the people in front of me, I have to put aside my unhappiness and not waste this beautiful time.
Speaking of the situation in the harem, Xinghe also felt that it was beginning to become complicated. No matter how upset Zuo Zhaoyi was, she had to suppress it for the time being. What surprised her was the queen. This Queen Hui did not seem to be as obedient as she seemed on the surface. She brought out Chang Yu to take the blame, and was obviously not satisfied with being an empty shell queen with little real power.
She waited anxiously, and it was almost time. Could it be that Prince Xin had dragged him to the Wude Hall? Just as she was guessing, she saw a young eunuch leading a sheep-horn lantern in from the palace gate. She breathed a sigh of relief and hurried down the steps to greet him.
She was speechless immediately. She looked at the prince dimly. His eyes were emitting excitement, shining brightly in the dim night. Anyway, no matter whether he won or lost this time, he would be able to take advantage. Xinghe thought he was cunning at first, but then she thought that they were so familiar with each other and had been entangled so many times, there was nothing to be embarrassed about.
"Then do you still want to try the next thing?" He was a little embarrassed. "If you are willing, let's make it a done deal."
The prince saw her standing in front of the palace gate from a distance. If he didn't see her when he returned, he would be unhappy. But the lanterns reflected her graceful outline, and he couldn't help looking here. It was so cold at night, and it was frosty. She didn't even wear a cloak. He began to worry that she would catch a cold.
Xinghe thought about it for a while, "I lose, you kiss me."
Xinghe was not pretentious, she said: "Yes."
She came forward, and he held her hand first. It was indeed cold when he touched it. He frowned, "Who told you to wait outside? Do you think you are a deer and a crane in spring?"
Her fingers subconsciously rubbed the beeswax beads. The texture of beeswax was gentle, and it easily warmed up against her palm. She was worried about the prince at the moment, wondering if he would suffer any grievances. In fact, there was no need to worry. With his tactfulness and the new queen's tolerance, it was impossible for contradictions to be highlighted in such a harmonious banquet. She was just worried that the emperor would come up with new tricks because of pillow talk. After all, Zuo Zhaoyi's old sayings would definitely not be as good as the newcomer's casual pouting. Before the Su family reached a consensus with the new queen, any incitement of the Central Palace to the emperor would be extremely dangerous.
So he waited for the result seriously. When the midnight arrived, firecrackers were set off in all houses, and fireworks were also set off on Tian Street in front of the Taiji Hall. The things offered to the emperor were different from those used by the people. They were more varied and colorful.
The prince kissed a woman, so what? Forget kissing, even sleeping with her, so what? Xinghe was embarrassed at first, but seeing that he was so focused, she didn't want to resist too much and disturb his interest. Originally, these enlightenment matters were the responsibilities of the palace ladies. She was a female minister, and to be precise, she was not much more noble than the chief of the bedroom and the chief of the account. As long as the prince needed it, she had to do everything.
Red lanterns were lit under the dripping water of Lizheng Hall, illuminating the gilded gate. Xinghe stood by the door, waiting for a long time, but the prince had not returned yet.
In the past, when two people shared a piece of food, they would be very reluctant to eat because they thought it was stained with each other's saliva. Now this problem no longer exists. They are so intimate that every pockmarked person is a flower.
There was still laughter and noise in the side hall, and the sound of people was bustling. Only on New Year's Eve could everyone eat and drink as much as they wanted. Like those on night duty, they couldn't eat as much as they wanted for dinner, in case they had to go to the toilet in the middle of the night or there was a bad smell coming out. There was a faint creaking of the door hinge, and Dequan stepped out of the side hall. His face was red from eating from the pot, and he fanned his face with his hands. As he walked, he looked back at the main door of Li and whispered, "The master hasn't come back yet, Lord Su, don't wait in front of the door, it's very cold."
The crescent table was placed in the front hall, and the doors were all open. There was a charcoal basin next to it, so it wouldn't feel cold. Xinghe said, "You can see the fireworks from here."
Xinghe was not pretentious, she said: "Yes."
The so-called deer and crane in spring together are huge stone deer and stone crane placed on the left and right of the palace gate. They are there in the wind and sun, so the stone lumps certainly don't feel cold. He must have something bad to say when he opens his mouth. If he changes the way he says it, such as "Why are you standing outside? I feel so sorry for you", then Xinghe will feel much better.
Xinghe thought about it for a while, "I lose, you kiss me."
There was still laughter and noise in the side hall, and the sound of people was bustling. Only on New Year's Eve could everyone eat and drink as much as they wanted. Like those on night duty, they couldn't eat as much as they wanted for dinner, in case they had to go to the toilet in the middle of the night or there was a bad smell coming out. There was a faint creaking of the door hinge, and Dequan stepped out of the side hall. His face was red from eating from the pot, and he fanned his face with his hands. As he walked, he looked back at the main door of Li and whispered, "The master hasn't come back yet, Lord Su, don't wait in front of the door, it's very cold."
When he said this, for some reason, Xinghe suddenly felt like crying. She had never been so sad after being bullied and tortured by him for more than ten years. It was just a joke, but it made her nose full of tears.
"Fifty-five, fifty-six... fifty-seven..." The last ring seemed to have used up all his luck, "Fifty-eight!" Then he waited, and when everything returned to silence, he jumped up, "Su Xinghe, let's see if my guess is right!"
"Look at Queen Hui. Is she being polite to you?"
She sniffed, her eyes misted over, and her view of his face was blurry. "Master, are you so lacking in love? Do you want mine too?"
She closed her eyes and shouted, "You look down on me, I admit it."
She pulled her hand back, "Just keep yourself warm, I am a stone, and stone is not afraid of cold."
She closed her eyes and shouted, "You look down on me, I admit it."
She still had his beeswax on her wrist, and he saw it and felt that the two of them were at least compatible, and after all, they each had their own regrets, which meant that there was still hope. Suddenly, a long howl came from the sky, and they both turned their heads to look. On the small piece of sky, a golden light rose up, and then exploded with a snap, and the colorful tentacles spread out in all directions, illuminating half of the starry sky.
After all, it was still cold, and even a charcoal basin couldn't save us from sitting in front of the main hall. The prince rubbed his arms and said, "Let's go inside, where there's shelter from the wind."
He swallowed a mouthful of wine and plucked up his courage. "It's true that childhood friends shouldn't be fussy. I've never been fussy either, otherwise I would have asked you to take responsibility. Let's be clear in advance. If there is no such thing, it doesn't matter how you try to get me. I'll take it. If there is such a thing, you have to leave your family behind and follow me. I'm not the kind of person who doesn't wipe his mouth after eating. If you follow me, you are mine, do you understand?"
In the past, when two people shared a piece of food, they would be very reluctant to eat because they thought it was stained with each other's saliva. Now this problem no longer exists. They are so intimate that every pockmarked person is a flower.
It was hard to guess whether this was true or not, but in the end the question was avoided and he couldn't help feeling disappointed.
Xinghe thought about it for a while, "I lose, you kiss me."
The prince felt relieved when he heard this. Even though her tone was unkind, she was still standing on the Danbi waiting for him to come back. Even if she was a stone, she was still a stone waiting for her husband to come back.
It was not like the last time when he was drunk and wanton, like Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruit, swallowing it without tasting the flavor. This time he was serious, he wanted to kiss her properly and thoroughly. The prince closed his eyes, feeling her light breath, her lips warm and soft, just as he imagined. When he touched her, he felt ecstasy. This kind of silent kiss and the kind of kiss that made a sound were two completely different things. In his mind, he called that kind of kiss a sweet mouth, and this kind of kiss could be called a kiss.
He said, "You know there is no one in this world who truly loves me. Only my childhood friend... maybe he can treat me sincerely because of the friendship we grew up together."
She waited anxiously, and it was almost time. Could it be that Prince Xin had dragged him to the Wude Hall? Just as she was guessing, she saw a young eunuch leading a sheep-horn lantern in from the palace gate. She breathed a sigh of relief and hurried down the steps to greet him.
The prince saw her standing in front of the palace gate from a distance. If he didn't see her when he returned, he would be unhappy. But the lanterns reflected her graceful outline, and he couldn't help looking here. It was so cold at night, and it was frosty. She didn't even wear a cloak. He began to worry that she would catch a cold.
The food was getting a little cold, and the whole plate of steamed buns was empty. No one got any copper coins. The chef of the Eastern Palace was always unreliable.
Dequan arranged for someone to deliver dried fruits and cakes, which were placed on the southern kang table. The two sat on either side and looked at the time. It was almost midnight. Pushing open the diamond-shaped window, the grand ceremony of welcoming the New Year in the capital could only be most explosively manifested at the intersection. However, the clepsydra was as unreliable as the kitchen. It would take a while for the water level to drop to the standard. The cold wind blew in from the window. The prince blew out the candles and pulled two quilts to cover each of them. They were wrapped tightly, with only a pair of eyes exposed. The two people, who would be twenty-three after the Chinese New Year, still felt very happy when doing such a stupid thing.
Xinghe sized up his expression and asked, "Master, did everything go well when you attended the banquet earlier?"
He felt warm inside, and he pulled the little hand back over, stroking it carefully, blowing hot air on it, saying, "I'll warm you up."
She hummed, her legs trembling and her body swaying, and she leaned into his arms. He held her hand tightly, panting and muttering, "If I had known it would be so fun, I wouldn't have waited until today."
This person is always up to no good. She glanced at him and said, "Why should I get a kiss if I win? Shouldn't I get a kiss if I lose?"
The prince has made a fortune, is the treasury full? Thinking of the difficult government affairs makes me unhappy, but when I look at the people in front of me, I have to put aside my unhappiness and not waste this beautiful time.
The prince saw her standing in front of the palace gate from a distance. If he didn't see her when he returned, he would be unhappy. But the lanterns reflected her graceful outline, and he couldn't help looking here. It was so cold at night, and it was frosty. She didn't even wear a cloak. He began to worry that she would catch a cold.
Regardless of whether or not she could see the fireworks, it was her little hobby, and the prince followed suit. The two sat down opposite each other, and a copper kettle with a dragon-shaped pearl was warmed on the charcoal basin. He took it and poured each of them a cup. Given her huge capacity, he didn't dare to confront her head-on this time, and clinked the cups together, "Just a little drink is fine, I'm afraid I'll get mad if you drink too much."
It was a dark night with a few sparse stars in the sky. Last time it was sunny on the winter solstice, but the prince said it might rain on the first day. Looking at the weather, it was hard to predict what tomorrow would be like, but tonight was okay.
Xinghe laughed, "How can I be worthy of such a compliment from the master. The palace has prepared wine and food. Have you eaten in Anren Palace?"
To put it bluntly, the Queen and Chang Yu were both birds with flapped wings in the inner court. Even if they had great abilities, they would be useless without the support of relatives from the outside. At this time, having someone who could walk freely in the imperial city to support them was an opportunity for them. Xinghe sighed as she looked at the sky. When she had time, she would have to go to the central palace. One thing was to consolidate the friendship, and the other important thing was to go and see Wen Chang Yu.
Xinghe thought about it for a while, "I lose, you kiss me."
He seemed to have found a new toy, his breath was full of excitement, and he was infatuated. He regarded her as a test subject because he respected her, and she should be grateful for the favor. To be honest, he was handsome, with a slender and well-proportioned figure, and he was of such a noble status, so kissing him would not be a disgrace to her. Since they were going to try it, and it was the first time for both of them, it was not impossible for them to serve as models for each other.
Smile at each other and clink glasses happily. Today is a good day. Don't think about those unhappy things.
The prince shook his head and said, "Let's make a bet. I guess it will be fifty-eight shots. Whoever wins will get a kiss, okay?"
Xinghe sighed and muttered, "Why are there twenty-two more shots?"
This person is always up to no good. She glanced at him and said, "Why should I get a kiss if I win? Shouldn't I get a kiss if I lose?"
The prince said that he only used two pieces of dessert to fill his stomach, "I'm saving some for you to eat when I come back."
With full devotion, he pressed on step by step, and she responded by giving him the all-inclusive treatment. Her hands had wrapped around his waist at some point, and when she tightened her arms, he would press on further. It was really fun to kiss like this, with their lips and teeth intertwined.
The prince has made a fortune, is the treasury full? Thinking of the difficult government affairs makes me unhappy, but when I look at the people in front of me, I have to put aside my unhappiness and not waste this beautiful time.
To put it bluntly, the Queen and Chang Yu were both birds with flapped wings in the inner court. Even if they had great abilities, they would be useless without the support of relatives from the outside. At this time, having someone who could walk freely in the imperial city to support them was an opportunity for them. Xinghe sighed as she looked at the sky. When she had time, she would have to go to the central palace. One thing was to consolidate the friendship, and the other important thing was to go and see Wen Chang Yu.
The two of them walked up to the Danbi together. Dequan behind them was amazed. Look at how affectionate they are. They are indeed a young couple. In the past, the Eastern Palace’s female minister was the most senior, and he, the chief eunuch, was not convinced for a while. Now it seems that not getting angry with her at that time was the best decision he made in his life. No matter how he jumps around now, when it’s time to have children in the future, he still has to be promoted honestly. With the status of the Su family, as long as the prince asks for permission, she will become a princess. It’s good to be loved by a man, Dequan sniffed and thought, no matter how high the Shangguan family is, the prince will look down on him and he will still kick her out of bed.
Xinghe looked at him carefully, "You are acting hysterical again."
Since they had finished eating anyway, they asked them to clear the dishes, rinse their mouths, and run to the warm room in the west to stay up to celebrate the New Year.
Just like that, both of them felt that something had changed between them. It was hard to explain, but it felt like a heavy weight on their hearts, making them feel suffocated.
Holding his whisk and his robe, he climbed up the steps from the side, stood in front of the gate and clapped his hands, and ordered the hot dishes from the small stove in the back to be brought up. The eunuchs entered the hall in a line, holding bowls and plates, and the eunuchs who tasted the food also selected a little from the food and tested it. The master waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.
Staying up all night is an old custom, and it has been done every year, but the people accompanying this year are different. Xinghe responded generously, and gave him two more steamed buns, "Be careful when biting, if you bite a copper coin, you will make a fortune."
"Look at Queen Hui. Is she being polite to you?"
In the past, when two people shared a piece of food, they would be very reluctant to eat because they thought it was stained with each other's saliva. Now this problem no longer exists. They are so intimate that every pockmarked person is a flower.
Holding his whisk and his robe, he climbed up the steps from the side, stood in front of the gate and clapped his hands, and ordered the hot dishes from the small stove in the back to be brought up. The eunuchs entered the hall in a line, holding bowls and plates, and the eunuchs who tasted the food also selected a little from the food and tested it. The master waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.
She pulled her hand back, "Just keep yourself warm, I am a stone, and stone is not afraid of cold."
Xinghe sighed and muttered, "Why are there twenty-two more shots?"
Xinghe laughed, "How can I be worthy of such a compliment from the master. The palace has prepared wine and food. Have you eaten in Anren Palace?"
The crescent table was placed in the front hall, and the doors were all open. There was a charcoal basin next to it, so it wouldn't feel cold. Xinghe said, "You can see the fireworks from here."
She closed her eyes and shouted, "You look down on me, I admit it."
Xinghe looked at him carefully, "You are acting hysterical again."
Dequan arranged for someone to deliver dried fruits and cakes, which were placed on the southern kang table. The two sat on either side and looked at the time. It was almost midnight. Pushing open the diamond-shaped window, the grand ceremony of welcoming the New Year in the capital could only be most explosively manifested at the intersection. However, the clepsydra was as unreliable as the kitchen. It would take a while for the water level to drop to the standard. The cold wind blew in from the window. The prince blew out the candles and pulled two quilts to cover each of them. They were wrapped tightly, with only a pair of eyes exposed. The two people, who would be twenty-three after the Chinese New Year, still felt very happy when doing such a stupid thing.
Holding her tightly, the prince cried faintly: "Xinghe, my nose is sore."
Xinghe's mind was in a mess again. After thinking carefully, why did he feel that he had been tricked? What was the point of winning or losing like this? It was all the same.
The prince had never studied this. He always felt that this square city and the outside world were two different worlds. No matter which end of the city you stood at, you could not see the mundane world outside, unless you climbed up to the corner tower.
Stroking her hair, this time it was more like a lover. Originally he wanted to win the bet and trick her into kissing him, but she was stupid enough to do it the other way around. This time it was accidental, with this layer, it was more than just childhood friends. Has anyone ever seen childhood friends kissing each other
He felt warm inside, and he pulled the little hand back over, stroking it carefully, blowing hot air on it, saying, "I'll warm you up."
Xinghe thought about it for a while, "I lose, you kiss me."
The prince smiled bitterly and said, "You forgot that a new queen should be celebrated by all the people."
After all, it was still cold, and even a charcoal basin couldn't save us from sitting in front of the main hall. The prince rubbed his arms and said, "Let's go inside, where there's shelter from the wind."
Dequan arranged for someone to deliver dried fruits and cakes, which were placed on the southern kang table. The two sat on either side and looked at the time. It was almost midnight. Pushing open the diamond-shaped window, the grand ceremony of welcoming the New Year in the capital could only be most explosively manifested at the intersection. However, the clepsydra was as unreliable as the kitchen. It would take a while for the water level to drop to the standard. The cold wind blew in from the window. The prince blew out the candles and pulled two quilts to cover each of them. They were wrapped tightly, with only a pair of eyes exposed. The two people, who would be twenty-three after the Chinese New Year, still felt very happy when doing such a stupid thing.
Regardless of whether or not she could see the fireworks, it was her little hobby, and the prince followed suit. The two sat down opposite each other, and a copper kettle with a dragon-shaped pearl was warmed on the charcoal basin. He took it and poured each of them a cup. Given her huge capacity, he didn't dare to confront her head-on this time, and clinked the cups together, "Just a little drink is fine, I'm afraid I'll get mad if you drink too much."
Why did she struggle in the officialdom? It was for the future of the Su family, because his father got on the wrong boat. Now he can only go down this path, because he knows that with the prince's temperament, he will never let them live in one piece. Just like the carp spirit, if he wants to be a human being, he has to shed a layer of skin. She even secretly planned to take power for herself, so that if his position was shaken one day in the future, at least she would be able to protect him. But if it was a different situation, she was not sure whether an emperor could tolerate a foreign relative who once intended to usurp power.
He said boldly, "No! I'm speaking from my heart. We are not shy about being together. If something goes wrong someday, just love me well, okay?"
So he waited for the result seriously. When the midnight arrived, firecrackers were set off in all houses, and fireworks were also set off on Tian Street in front of the Taiji Hall. The things offered to the emperor were different from those used by the people. They were more varied and colorful.
She still had his beeswax on her wrist, and he saw it and felt that the two of them were at least compatible, and after all, they each had their own regrets, which meant that there was still hope. Suddenly, a long howl came from the sky, and they both turned their heads to look. On the small piece of sky, a golden light rose up, and then exploded with a snap, and the colorful tentacles spread out in all directions, illuminating half of the starry sky.
There was still laughter and noise in the side hall, and the sound of people was bustling. Only on New Year's Eve could everyone eat and drink as much as they wanted. Like those on night duty, they couldn't eat as much as they wanted for dinner, in case they had to go to the toilet in the middle of the night or there was a bad smell coming out. There was a faint creaking of the door hinge, and Dequan stepped out of the side hall. His face was red from eating from the pot, and he fanned his face with his hands. As he walked, he looked back at the main door of Li and whispered, "The master hasn't come back yet, Lord Su, don't wait in front of the door, it's very cold."
After all, it was still cold, and even a charcoal basin couldn't save us from sitting in front of the main hall. The prince rubbed his arms and said, "Let's go inside, where there's shelter from the wind."
Xinghe smiled at him, and there might have been a cunning understanding in that smile.
Smile at each other and clink glasses happily. Today is a good day. Don't think about those unhappy things.
Another round of toasting and drinking, this time it was Xinghe who urged the prince to drink, and the prince kept refusing, "I can't do it. I can't drink much, and I dare not show my face in front of you. I learned my lesson last time, this time I have to be careful, I don't get drunk and let you do whatever you want to me."
Xinghe smiled at him, and there might have been a cunning understanding in that smile.
Dequan folded his hands and looked around with her. "Since the late queen passed away, this is the first New Year's Eve with the queen. Originally, it was Zuo Zhaoyi who served the queen dowager, but now it's replaced. I wonder what this person is thinking."
Red lanterns were lit under the dripping water of Lizheng Hall, illuminating the gilded gate. Xinghe stood by the door, waiting for a long time, but the prince had not returned yet.
Since they had finished eating anyway, they asked them to clear the dishes, rinse their mouths, and run to the warm room in the west to stay up to celebrate the New Year.
I don't want to talk about the depressing things. Anyway, I have to cash in the bet now. He hugged his chest and asked, "Are you going to kiss me, or am I going to kiss you?"
Xinghe laughed, "How can I be worthy of such a compliment from the master. The palace has prepared wine and food. Have you eaten in Anren Palace?"
The prince felt a little embarrassed. Losing to a woman in drinking was a lifelong shame for him. He took a sip cowardly. The Huadiao was not very strong. With a little brown sugar, it tasted good. It made him regain some confidence. "Let's stay up together tonight. I'll go home with you tomorrow. How about that?"
Dequan folded his hands and looked around with her. "Since the late queen passed away, this is the first New Year's Eve with the queen. Originally, it was Zuo Zhaoyi who served the queen dowager, but now it's replaced. I wonder what this person is thinking."
The prince saw her standing in front of the palace gate from a distance. If he didn't see her when he returned, he would be unhappy. But the lanterns reflected her graceful outline, and he couldn't help looking here. It was so cold at night, and it was frosty. She didn't even wear a cloak. He began to worry that she would catch a cold.
That was of course what she wanted. She slapped her thigh and said, "It's a deal."
Why did she struggle in the officialdom? It was for the future of the Su family, because his father got on the wrong boat. Now he can only go down this path, because he knows that with the prince's temperament, he will never let them live in one piece. Just like the carp spirit, if he wants to be a human being, he has to shed a layer of skin. She even secretly planned to take power for herself, so that if his position was shaken one day in the future, at least she would be able to protect him. But if it was a different situation, she was not sure whether an emperor could tolerate a foreign relative who once intended to usurp power.
But she wrapped herself tightly and refused to let go. The prince used a lot of effort to dig the face out of the quilt. "I'm willing to accept the loss. Don't let me look down on you."
In the past, when two people shared a piece of food, they would be very reluctant to eat because they thought it was stained with each other's saliva. Now this problem no longer exists. They are so intimate that every pockmarked person is a flower.
The two of them walked up to the Danbi together. Dequan behind them was amazed. Look at how affectionate they are. They are indeed a young couple. In the past, the Eastern Palace’s female minister was the most senior, and he, the chief eunuch, was not convinced for a while. Now it seems that not getting angry with her at that time was the best decision he made in his life. No matter how he jumps around now, when it’s time to have children in the future, he still has to be promoted honestly. With the status of the Su family, as long as the prince asks for permission, she will become a princess. It’s good to be loved by a man, Dequan sniffed and thought, no matter how high the Shangguan family is, the prince will look down on him and he will still kick her out of bed.
Regardless of whether or not she could see the fireworks, it was her little hobby, and the prince followed suit. The two sat down opposite each other, and a copper kettle with a dragon-shaped pearl was warmed on the charcoal basin. He took it and poured each of them a cup. Given her huge capacity, he didn't dare to confront her head-on this time, and clinked the cups together, "Just a little drink is fine, I'm afraid I'll get mad if you drink too much."
The prince smiled elegantly, "No one is allowed to sleep before midnight."
It was hard to guess whether this was true or not, but in the end the question was avoided and he couldn't help feeling disappointed.
The prince kissed a woman, so what? Forget kissing, even sleeping with her, so what? Xinghe was embarrassed at first, but seeing that he was so focused, she didn't want to resist too much and disturb his interest. Originally, these enlightenment matters were the responsibilities of the palace ladies. She was a female minister, and to be precise, she was not much more noble than the chief of the bedroom and the chief of the account. As long as the prince needed it, she had to do everything.
The prince has made a fortune, is the treasury full? Thinking of the difficult government affairs makes me unhappy, but when I look at the people in front of me, I have to put aside my unhappiness and not waste this beautiful time.
Xinghe sized up his expression and asked, "Master, did everything go well when you attended the banquet earlier?"
The prince had never studied this. He always felt that this square city and the outside world were two different worlds. No matter which end of the city you stood at, you could not see the mundane world outside, unless you climbed up to the corner tower.
Xinghe sized up his expression and asked, "Master, did everything go well when you attended the banquet earlier?"
The wine went into her heart, and she felt disheartened. She rolled up her sleeves and clinked glasses with him, "Cheers."
The prince felt a little embarrassed. Losing to a woman in drinking was a lifelong shame for him. He took a sip cowardly. The Huadiao was not very strong. With a little brown sugar, it tasted good. It made him regain some confidence. "Let's stay up together tonight. I'll go home with you tomorrow. How about that?"
Staying up all night is an old custom, and it has been done every year, but the people accompanying this year are different. Xinghe responded generously, and gave him two more steamed buns, "Be careful when biting, if you bite a copper coin, you will make a fortune."
What's the big deal? It's just a kiss, as if they had never kissed before. She took two deep breaths and moved her face closer, "Here, kiss me."
After all, it was still cold, and even a charcoal basin couldn't save us from sitting in front of the main hall. The prince rubbed his arms and said, "Let's go inside, where there's shelter from the wind."
With full devotion, he pressed on step by step, and she responded by giving him the all-inclusive treatment. Her hands had wrapped around his waist at some point, and when she tightened her arms, he would press on further. It was really fun to kiss like this, with their lips and teeth intertwined.
The prince has made a fortune, is the treasury full? Thinking of the difficult government affairs makes me unhappy, but when I look at the people in front of me, I have to put aside my unhappiness and not waste this beautiful time.
He took advantage of the situation, held her face, aimed at her mouth, and kissed her without her consent.
I don't want to talk about the depressing things. Anyway, I have to cash in the bet now. He hugged his chest and asked, "Are you going to kiss me, or am I going to kiss you?"
Xinghe said he wasn't cold, "I drank two cups first, and I'm warm now."
Xinghe sized up his expression and asked, "Master, did everything go well when you attended the banquet earlier?"
The wine went into her heart, and she felt disheartened. She rolled up her sleeves and clinked glasses with him, "Cheers."
Dequan folded his hands and looked around with her. "Since the late queen passed away, this is the first New Year's Eve with the queen. Originally, it was Zuo Zhaoyi who served the queen dowager, but now it's replaced. I wonder what this person is thinking."
At the first moment of the first day of the Lunar New Year, he kissed the person he liked. This year's luck must be better than eating dumplings with copper coins. At least it was a good start in love, and he could be more confident to be a hooligan next time. Women are like this, with sweetness, and you will get addicted if you don't kiss them enough. Anyway, he was intoxicated. Xinghe, who had been confused for a long time, seemed to come back to her senses and gradually showed signs of struggling. He was emboldened by the wine and trapped her in his arms, intending to comfort her wishful thinking for many years.
He said everything was going well. "There are no signs of anything happening right now, so naturally everything is going well."
Xinghe sized up his expression and asked, "Master, did everything go well when you attended the banquet earlier?"
The prince said that he only used two pieces of dessert to fill his stomach, "I'm saving some for you to eat when I come back."
He took advantage of the situation, held her face, aimed at her mouth, and kissed her without her consent.
Smile at each other and clink glasses happily. Today is a good day. Don't think about those unhappy things.
"Look at Queen Hui. Is she being polite to you?"
Xinghe looked at him carefully, "You are acting hysterical again."
The prince has made a fortune, is the treasury full? Thinking of the difficult government affairs makes me unhappy, but when I look at the people in front of me, I have to put aside my unhappiness and not waste this beautiful time.
The two of them walked up to the Danbi together. Dequan behind them was amazed. Look at how affectionate they are. They are indeed a young couple. In the past, the Eastern Palace’s female minister was the most senior, and he, the chief eunuch, was not convinced for a while. Now it seems that not getting angry with her at that time was the best decision he made in his life. No matter how he jumps around now, when it’s time to have children in the future, he still has to be promoted honestly. With the status of the Su family, as long as the prince asks for permission, she will become a princess. It’s good to be loved by a man, Dequan sniffed and thought, no matter how high the Shangguan family is, the prince will look down on him and he will still kick her out of bed.
He laughed, "How can I not be polite? He just took office, and I recommended him. If there is anything to say, it has to go through this process. But I tell you, the tigers in the East Mountain eat people, and the tigers in the West Mountain also eat people. You should pay more attention, and you will not be wrong."
"I didn't expect you to be such a trustworthy person. In that case, put down the quilt and prepare to be punished."
Xinghe said he wasn't cold, "I drank two cups first, and I'm warm now."
He pinched the cup and said, "You haven't promised me yet."
With full devotion, he pressed on step by step, and she responded by giving him the all-inclusive treatment. Her hands had wrapped around his waist at some point, and when she tightened her arms, he would press on further. It was really fun to kiss like this, with their lips and teeth intertwined.
Xinghe agreed, and in his heart he was always thinking about the fact that the emperor had favored Empress Changyu. He didn't say it at first because he didn't want to upset him, but later he became selfish and wanted to leave a way out for the Su family. Now he couldn't say it even if he wanted to. He had missed the best time to report back, so he could only swallow his words and make plans when the time came.
To put it bluntly, the Queen and Chang Yu were both birds with flapped wings in the inner court. Even if they had great abilities, they would be useless without the support of relatives from the outside. At this time, having someone who could walk freely in the imperial city to support them was an opportunity for them. Xinghe sighed as she looked at the sky. When she had time, she would have to go to the central palace. One thing was to consolidate the friendship, and the other important thing was to go and see Wen Chang Yu.
Xinghe said he wasn't cold, "I drank two cups first, and I'm warm now."
The prince felt that he could kiss her like this for a whole year. He used a lot of willpower not to carry her to the bed, but the feeling was so addictive that he couldn't stop. His legs were shaking from kissing her, and he couldn't stand it any longer. He held her face and pulled her apart with difficulty, asking her, "Is it fun?"
Staying up all night is an old custom, and it has been done every year, but the people accompanying this year are different. Xinghe responded generously, and gave him two more steamed buns, "Be careful when biting, if you bite a copper coin, you will make a fortune."
She came forward, and he held her hand first. It was indeed cold when he touched it. He frowned, "Who told you to wait outside? Do you think you are a deer and a crane in spring?"
Another round of toasting and drinking, this time it was Xinghe who urged the prince to drink, and the prince kept refusing, "I can't do it. I can't drink much, and I dare not show my face in front of you. I learned my lesson last time, this time I have to be careful, I don't get drunk and let you do whatever you want to me."
It was hard to guess whether this was true or not, but in the end the question was avoided and he couldn't help feeling disappointed.
Xinghe said he wasn't cold, "I drank two cups first, and I'm warm now."
But she wrapped herself tightly and refused to let go. The prince used a lot of effort to dig the face out of the quilt. "I'm willing to accept the loss. Don't let me look down on you."
He seemed to have found a new toy, his breath was full of excitement, and he was infatuated. He regarded her as a test subject because he respected her, and she should be grateful for the favor. To be honest, he was handsome, with a slender and well-proportioned figure, and he was of such a noble status, so kissing him would not be a disgrace to her. Since they were going to try it, and it was the first time for both of them, it was not impossible for them to serve as models for each other.
The two of them walked up to the Danbi together. Dequan behind them was amazed. Look at how affectionate they are. They are indeed a young couple. In the past, the Eastern Palace’s female minister was the most senior, and he, the chief eunuch, was not convinced for a while. Now it seems that not getting angry with her at that time was the best decision he made in his life. No matter how he jumps around now, when it’s time to have children in the future, he still has to be promoted honestly. With the status of the Su family, as long as the prince asks for permission, she will become a princess. It’s good to be loved by a man, Dequan sniffed and thought, no matter how high the Shangguan family is, the prince will look down on him and he will still kick her out of bed.
Since they had finished eating anyway, they asked them to clear the dishes, rinse their mouths, and run to the warm room in the west to stay up to celebrate the New Year.
The prince felt a little embarrassed. Losing to a woman in drinking was a lifelong shame for him. He took a sip cowardly. The Huadiao was not very strong. With a little brown sugar, it tasted good. It made him regain some confidence. "Let's stay up together tonight. I'll go home with you tomorrow. How about that?"
Regardless of whether or not she could see the fireworks, it was her little hobby, and the prince followed suit. The two sat down opposite each other, and a copper kettle with a dragon-shaped pearl was warmed on the charcoal basin. He took it and poured each of them a cup. Given her huge capacity, he didn't dare to confront her head-on this time, and clinked the cups together, "Just a little drink is fine, I'm afraid I'll get mad if you drink too much."
She started to get angry, "Nonsense, I even carried you down from the city wall, do you know how much effort it took me? Besides, I didn't do anything to you afterwards, I just took advantage of the chaos to grab a handful of you... It's not like I haven't grabbed a handful of you before, you shouldn't care about these things as a childhood friend."
He said boldly, "No! I'm speaking from my heart. We are not shy about being together. If something goes wrong someday, just love me well, okay?"
"Fifty-five, fifty-six... fifty-seven..." The last ring seemed to have used up all his luck, "Fifty-eight!" Then he waited, and when everything returned to silence, he jumped up, "Su Xinghe, let's see if my guess is right!"
But he also said that if she wanted to leave her family and follow him to join his harem, her parents' family outside would be like a thing of the past and should be cut off completely when the time came.
She pulled her hand back, "Just keep yourself warm, I am a stone, and stone is not afraid of cold."
The food was getting a little cold, and the whole plate of steamed buns was empty. No one got any copper coins. The chef of the Eastern Palace was always unreliable.
He pinched the cup and said, "You haven't promised me yet."
Holding his whisk and his robe, he climbed up the steps from the side, stood in front of the gate and clapped his hands, and ordered the hot dishes from the small stove in the back to be brought up. The eunuchs entered the hall in a line, holding bowls and plates, and the eunuchs who tasted the food also selected a little from the food and tested it. The master waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.
It was hard to guess whether this was true or not, but in the end the question was avoided and he couldn't help feeling disappointed.
That's true. Lou Yueting had even shown her his buttocks, but I don't know if she really saw his penis. She was always talking about penises, so I guess she only took a vague glimpse. If she looked carefully... the prince didn't think she could say the word "little".
"Then do you still want to try the next thing?" He was a little embarrassed. "If you are willing, let's make it a done deal."
Xinghe agreed, and in his heart he was always thinking about the fact that the emperor had favored Empress Changyu. He didn't say it at first because he didn't want to upset him, but later he became selfish and wanted to leave a way out for the Su family. Now he couldn't say it even if he wanted to. He had missed the best time to report back, so he could only swallow his words and make plans when the time came.
Xinghe looked at him carefully, "You are acting hysterical again."
Holding his whisk and his robe, he climbed up the steps from the side, stood in front of the gate and clapped his hands, and ordered the hot dishes from the small stove in the back to be brought up. The eunuchs entered the hall in a line, holding bowls and plates, and the eunuchs who tasted the food also selected a little from the food and tested it. The master waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.
Holding her tightly, the prince cried faintly: "Xinghe, my nose is sore."
"I didn't expect you to be such a trustworthy person. In that case, put down the quilt and prepare to be punished."
In fact, she was not brave enough. The prince drank slowly and thought about it. The two of them were almost a spark. They were old enough and the melon was ripe. It should have cracked if you flicked it with your fingers. Why did you wait until now! Her brain was a wooden fish. He had to knock it from time to time. What if the wooden fish was solid? Would he still have to think of a way to make fire by drilling wood? This girl was really disappointing.
The prince shook his head and said, "Let's make a bet. I guess it will be fifty-eight shots. Whoever wins will get a kiss, okay?"
She couldn't act like a little bird, so she patted his shoulder across the table and said, "Don't worry, I will treat you sincerely until that happens."
Xinghe sighed and muttered, "Why are there twenty-two more shots?"
To put it bluntly, the Queen and Chang Yu were both birds with flapped wings in the inner court. Even if they had great abilities, they would be useless without the support of relatives from the outside. At this time, having someone who could walk freely in the imperial city to support them was an opportunity for them. Xinghe sighed as she looked at the sky. When she had time, she would have to go to the central palace. One thing was to consolidate the friendship, and the other important thing was to go and see Wen Chang Yu.
Dequan arranged for someone to deliver dried fruits and cakes, which were placed on the southern kang table. The two sat on either side and looked at the time. It was almost midnight. Pushing open the diamond-shaped window, the grand ceremony of welcoming the New Year in the capital could only be most explosively manifested at the intersection. However, the clepsydra was as unreliable as the kitchen. It would take a while for the water level to drop to the standard. The cold wind blew in from the window. The prince blew out the candles and pulled two quilts to cover each of them. They were wrapped tightly, with only a pair of eyes exposed. The two people, who would be twenty-three after the Chinese New Year, still felt very happy when doing such a stupid thing.
He swallowed a mouthful of wine and plucked up his courage. "It's true that childhood friends shouldn't be fussy. I've never been fussy either, otherwise I would have asked you to take responsibility. Let's be clear in advance. If there is no such thing, it doesn't matter how you try to get me. I'll take it. If there is such a thing, you have to leave your family behind and follow me. I'm not the kind of person who doesn't wipe his mouth after eating. If you follow me, you are mine, do you understand?"
Holding his whisk and his robe, he climbed up the steps from the side, stood in front of the gate and clapped his hands, and ordered the hot dishes from the small stove in the back to be brought up. The eunuchs entered the hall in a line, holding bowls and plates, and the eunuchs who tasted the food also selected a little from the food and tested it. The master waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.
At the first moment of the first day of the Lunar New Year, he kissed the person he liked. This year's luck must be better than eating dumplings with copper coins. At least it was a good start in love, and he could be more confident to be a hooligan next time. Women are like this, with sweetness, and you will get addicted if you don't kiss them enough. Anyway, he was intoxicated. Xinghe, who had been confused for a long time, seemed to come back to her senses and gradually showed signs of struggling. He was emboldened by the wine and trapped her in his arms, intending to comfort her wishful thinking for many years.
Xinghe looked at him carefully, "You are acting hysterical again."
Xinghe smiled at him, and there might have been a cunning understanding in that smile.
The food was getting a little cold, and the whole plate of steamed buns was empty. No one got any copper coins. The chef of the Eastern Palace was always unreliable.
She closed her eyes and shouted, "You look down on me, I admit it."
She closed her eyes and shouted, "You look down on me, I admit it."
He said boldly, "No! I'm speaking from my heart. We are not shy about being together. If something goes wrong someday, just love me well, okay?"
It was a dark night with a few sparse stars in the sky. Last time it was sunny on the winter solstice, but the prince said it might rain on the first day. Looking at the weather, it was hard to predict what tomorrow would be like, but tonight was okay.
The prince said so.
There was still laughter and noise in the side hall, and the sound of people was bustling. Only on New Year's Eve could everyone eat and drink as much as they wanted. Like those on night duty, they couldn't eat as much as they wanted for dinner, in case they had to go to the toilet in the middle of the night or there was a bad smell coming out. There was a faint creaking of the door hinge, and Dequan stepped out of the side hall. His face was red from eating from the pot, and he fanned his face with his hands. As he walked, he looked back at the main door of Li and whispered, "The master hasn't come back yet, Lord Su, don't wait in front of the door, it's very cold."
"Then do you still want to try the next thing?" He was a little embarrassed. "If you are willing, let's make it a done deal."
The wine went into her heart, and she felt disheartened. She rolled up her sleeves and clinked glasses with him, "Cheers."
Smile at each other and clink glasses happily. Today is a good day. Don't think about those unhappy things.
When he said this, for some reason, Xinghe suddenly felt like crying. She had never been so sad after being bullied and tortured by him for more than ten years. It was just a joke, but it made her nose full of tears.
I don't want to talk about the depressing things. Anyway, I have to cash in the bet now. He hugged his chest and asked, "Are you going to kiss me, or am I going to kiss you?"
She wanted to discuss it again, "I think there is something wrong with this bet..."
The two of them walked up to the Danbi together. Dequan behind them was amazed. Look at how affectionate they are. They are indeed a young couple. In the past, the Eastern Palace’s female minister was the most senior, and he, the chief eunuch, was not convinced for a while. Now it seems that not getting angry with her at that time was the best decision he made in his life. No matter how he jumps around now, when it’s time to have children in the future, he still has to be promoted honestly. With the status of the Su family, as long as the prince asks for permission, she will become a princess. It’s good to be loved by a man, Dequan sniffed and thought, no matter how high the Shangguan family is, the prince will look down on him and he will still kick her out of bed.
In fact, she was not brave enough. The prince drank slowly and thought about it. The two of them were almost a spark. They were old enough and the melon was ripe. It should have cracked if you flicked it with your fingers. Why did you wait until now! Her brain was a wooden fish. He had to knock it from time to time. What if the wooden fish was solid? Would he still have to think of a way to make fire by drilling wood? This girl was really disappointing.
Dequan folded his hands and looked around with her. "Since the late queen passed away, this is the first New Year's Eve with the queen. Originally, it was Zuo Zhaoyi who served the queen dowager, but now it's replaced. I wonder what this person is thinking."
She sniffed, her eyes misted over, and her view of his face was blurry. "Master, are you so lacking in love? Do you want mine too?"
In fact, she was not brave enough. The prince drank slowly and thought about it. The two of them were almost a spark. They were old enough and the melon was ripe. It should have cracked if you flicked it with your fingers. Why did you wait until now! Her brain was a wooden fish. He had to knock it from time to time. What if the wooden fish was solid? Would he still have to think of a way to make fire by drilling wood? This girl was really disappointing.
To put it bluntly, the Queen and Chang Yu were both birds with flapped wings in the inner court. Even if they had great abilities, they would be useless without the support of relatives from the outside. At this time, having someone who could walk freely in the imperial city to support them was an opportunity for them. Xinghe sighed as she looked at the sky. When she had time, she would have to go to the central palace. One thing was to consolidate the friendship, and the other important thing was to go and see Wen Chang Yu.
The crescent table was placed in the front hall, and the doors were all open. There was a charcoal basin next to it, so it wouldn't feel cold. Xinghe said, "You can see the fireworks from here."
It was hard to guess whether this was true or not, but in the end the question was avoided and he couldn't help feeling disappointed.
He said, "You know there is no one in this world who truly loves me. Only my childhood friend... maybe he can treat me sincerely because of the friendship we grew up together."
After all, it was still cold, and even a charcoal basin couldn't save us from sitting in front of the main hall. The prince rubbed his arms and said, "Let's go inside, where there's shelter from the wind."
"I didn't expect you to be such a trustworthy person. In that case, put down the quilt and prepare to be punished."
But he also said that if she wanted to leave her family and follow him to join his harem, her parents' family outside would be like a thing of the past and should be cut off completely when the time came.
Xinghe was not pretentious, she said: "Yes."
The crescent table was placed in the front hall, and the doors were all open. There was a charcoal basin next to it, so it wouldn't feel cold. Xinghe said, "You can see the fireworks from here."
Xinghe blinked away the tears in her eyes, "Me too."
The food was getting a little cold, and the whole plate of steamed buns was empty. No one got any copper coins. The chef of the Eastern Palace was always unreliable.
"I didn't expect you to be such a trustworthy person. In that case, put down the quilt and prepare to be punished."
Xinghe agreed, and in his heart he was always thinking about the fact that the emperor had favored Empress Changyu. He didn't say it at first because he didn't want to upset him, but later he became selfish and wanted to leave a way out for the Su family. Now he couldn't say it even if he wanted to. He had missed the best time to report back, so he could only swallow his words and make plans when the time came.
She couldn't act like a little bird, so she patted his shoulder across the table and said, "Don't worry, I will treat you sincerely until that happens."
Why did she struggle in the officialdom? It was for the future of the Su family, because his father got on the wrong boat. Now he can only go down this path, because he knows that with the prince's temperament, he will never let them live in one piece. Just like the carp spirit, if he wants to be a human being, he has to shed a layer of skin. She even secretly planned to take power for herself, so that if his position was shaken one day in the future, at least she would be able to protect him. But if it was a different situation, she was not sure whether an emperor could tolerate a foreign relative who once intended to usurp power.
But even if he looked down on her, he still had to kiss her. He meant that he could look down on her after the kiss, but she felt extremely scared. The prince couldn't stand her screaming, so he covered her mouth and whispered, "Do you want everyone to know that I am brave in bed and defeated you for three hundred rounds?" This successfully silenced her.
The bright lights in the sky dyed the beddings in rainbow colors. The fireworks in the palace lasted longer than those set off by ordinary people. The two looked up at the sky, one, two, three... counting seriously and persistently. When they counted to thirty-seven, the stars were no longer shining, and they looked extremely disappointed. They kept muttering: "Oh, the number is wrong... thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty-six, twenty-seven..." nonsense.
He swallowed a mouthful of wine and plucked up his courage. "It's true that childhood friends shouldn't be fussy. I've never been fussy either, otherwise I would have asked you to take responsibility. Let's be clear in advance. If there is no such thing, it doesn't matter how you try to get me. I'll take it. If there is such a thing, you have to leave your family behind and follow me. I'm not the kind of person who doesn't wipe his mouth after eating. If you follow me, you are mine, do you understand?"
She waited anxiously, and it was almost time. Could it be that Prince Xin had dragged him to the Wude Hall? Just as she was guessing, she saw a young eunuch leading a sheep-horn lantern in from the palace gate. She breathed a sigh of relief and hurried down the steps to greet him.
Holding his whisk and his robe, he climbed up the steps from the side, stood in front of the gate and clapped his hands, and ordered the hot dishes from the small stove in the back to be brought up. The eunuchs entered the hall in a line, holding bowls and plates, and the eunuchs who tasted the food also selected a little from the food and tested it. The master waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.
Just like that, both of them felt that something had changed between them. It was hard to explain, but it felt like a heavy weight on their hearts, making them feel suffocated.
Staying up all night is an old custom, and it has been done every year, but the people accompanying this year are different. Xinghe responded generously, and gave him two more steamed buns, "Be careful when biting, if you bite a copper coin, you will make a fortune."
The wine went into her heart, and she felt disheartened. She rolled up her sleeves and clinked glasses with him, "Cheers."
The prince kissed a woman, so what? Forget kissing, even sleeping with her, so what? Xinghe was embarrassed at first, but seeing that he was so focused, she didn't want to resist too much and disturb his interest. Originally, these enlightenment matters were the responsibilities of the palace ladies. She was a female minister, and to be precise, she was not much more noble than the chief of the bedroom and the chief of the account. As long as the prince needed it, she had to do everything.
She was speechless immediately. She looked at the prince dimly. His eyes were emitting excitement, shining brightly in the dim night. Anyway, no matter whether he won or lost this time, he would be able to take advantage. Xinghe thought he was cunning at first, but then she thought that they were so familiar with each other and had been entangled so many times, there was nothing to be embarrassed about.
The wine went into her heart, and she felt disheartened. She rolled up her sleeves and clinked glasses with him, "Cheers."
It was hard to guess whether this was true or not, but in the end the question was avoided and he couldn't help feeling disappointed.
Staying up all night is an old custom, and it has been done every year, but the people accompanying this year are different. Xinghe responded generously, and gave him two more steamed buns, "Be careful when biting, if you bite a copper coin, you will make a fortune."
But even if he looked down on her, he still had to kiss her. He meant that he could look down on her after the kiss, but she felt extremely scared. The prince couldn't stand her screaming, so he covered her mouth and whispered, "Do you want everyone to know that I am brave in bed and defeated you for three hundred rounds?" This successfully silenced her.
The prince had never studied this. He always felt that this square city and the outside world were two different worlds. No matter which end of the city you stood at, you could not see the mundane world outside, unless you climbed up to the corner tower.
After all, it was still cold, and even a charcoal basin couldn't save us from sitting in front of the main hall. The prince rubbed his arms and said, "Let's go inside, where there's shelter from the wind."
He pinched the cup and said, "You haven't promised me yet."
The prince smiled elegantly, "No one is allowed to sleep before midnight."
To put it bluntly, the Queen and Chang Yu were both birds with flapped wings in the inner court. Even if they had great abilities, they would be useless without the support of relatives from the outside. At this time, having someone who could walk freely in the imperial city to support them was an opportunity for them. Xinghe sighed as she looked at the sky. When she had time, she would have to go to the central palace. One thing was to consolidate the friendship, and the other important thing was to go and see Wen Chang Yu.
The prince said so.
She thought about it and decided to wait and see. She used to be prepared for a rainy day, but now, somehow, she became indecisive and preferred to take things one step at a time.
Holding his whisk and his robe, he climbed up the steps from the side, stood in front of the gate and clapped his hands, and ordered the hot dishes from the small stove in the back to be brought up. The eunuchs entered the hall in a line, holding bowls and plates, and the eunuchs who tasted the food also selected a little from the food and tested it. The master waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.
Xinghe agreed, and in his heart he was always thinking about the fact that the emperor had favored Empress Changyu. He didn't say it at first because he didn't want to upset him, but later he became selfish and wanted to leave a way out for the Su family. Now he couldn't say it even if he wanted to. He had missed the best time to report back, so he could only swallow his words and make plans when the time came.
He laughed, "How can I not be polite? He just took office, and I recommended him. If there is anything to say, it has to go through this process. But I tell you, the tigers in the East Mountain eat people, and the tigers in the West Mountain also eat people. You should pay more attention, and you will not be wrong."
The prince felt relieved when he heard this. Even though her tone was unkind, she was still standing on the Danbi waiting for him to come back. Even if she was a stone, she was still a stone waiting for her husband to come back.
She closed her eyes and shouted, "You look down on me, I admit it."