Shi Qingxue was a little surprised when she heard Mo Junyang's words, "I thought you knew the truth only after the truth came out later?"
Mo Junyang sneered and shook his head, "If I had found out at that time, I would have died hundreds or thousands of times, and I still don't know why I died."
"Then you..." Shi Qingxue pursed her lips, suddenly feeling that she didn't know what to say.
Just say nothing and listen carefully to what Mo Junyang says.
"After Princess Rui died, the emperor in the previous life didn't know about my relationship with him, so he kept me in the palace as a chess piece to manipulate my father. His orders to other princes were also to do whatever they wanted as long as I was spared my life. .
Those days were not easy. "
Mo Junyang just casually summarized his most painful life with the words "not easy", but Shi Qingxue knew that he had definitely suffered much more than what he said.
Even, dare not imagine.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't help, and even..." Shi Qingxue apologized shamefully.
She really wished she could go back to her previous life and treat Mo Junyang well, so that he wouldn't have to suffer so much
Mo Junyang covered Shi Qingxue's red lips with his big hand, shook his head and chuckled, "I told you, you don't have to tell me this. Really, all the things in my past life, although not good, have also brought benefits to me."
If he had not suffered those hardships back then, Mo Junyang would not be the Mo Junyang he is today.
So he didn't like the past, but he never resented it.
After Shi Qingxue heard what Mo Junyang said, she was stunned for a moment, and then she finally came to her senses.
Yes, there may have been too many bad things for them in the past.
But it is precisely because of these bad things that they have become what they are today.
When she lost the memory of her previous life and turned back into the Shi Liuniang she once was, who didn't know the sufferings of the world, Mo Junyang couldn't accept it.
Isn’t that the truth
Shi Qingxue finally felt relieved.
She hugged Mo Junyang, and her face covered with dense clouds showed the first ray of sunshine after the rain.
But it is like the dazzling sun that warms people.
The two of them just hugged each other quietly. Although there were all kinds of unpredictable difficulties and obstacles ahead, at this moment, the two of them only needed a hug to feel at ease.
The full moon banquet for the two twins of Duke Shi was held at the Duke's Mansion.
On that day, all the famous dignitaries in Kyoto attended, and even several princes came to have a glass of wedding wine before leaving.
And today, the Holy One even bestows a lot of rewards to express his congratulations.
These actions undoubtedly confirmed Shi Junhe's status as the most powerful person in Kyoto.
Those who had secretly laughed at the Duke's palace for wanting to have no descendants began to feel pain in their faces when they saw the fat and fair young master Shi Tianyou.
Then he began to praise the young master for how good he was, how he could tell at a glance that he had a bright future and a great talent, and that he must be the best among men.
In short, any kind of praise comes freely, regardless of whether such praise for a child who has just turned one month old is realistic or not.
Shi Qingxue also brought Shi Qingmin to the full moon banquet. In order to prevent others from seeing the birthmark on Shi Qingmin's face, she declined the nanny and held Xiao Qingmin in her arms throughout the whole process.
The thick brocade quilt just covered the side of Xiao Qingmin's face. In addition, Mo Junyang was standing beside her all the time. Those who wanted to please did not dare to be too presumptuous. They glanced at Xiao Qingmin from a distance and were all surprised. Regardless of whether you have seen your true appearance or not, you start praising me.
It's never wrong to say something nice.
Shi Qingxue hugged Xiao Qingmin, accepted the compliments calmly, and thanked Shi Qingmin one by one. The full moon banquet was a great success, no one noticed anything was wrong, and outsiders didn't notice at all that the eldest son of the Shi family was an "ugly" and "crippled" person.
Even Shi Qingmin's family members did not know about it, except for those who had taken personal care of him.
Shi Qingxue just hoped that Shi Qingmin could maintain his only self-esteem and live well.
But she didn't expect her behavior at the full moon banquet to be a different signal in the eyes of outsiders.
"What you are saying is not true, is it?" A junior official who had just come to Kyoto to take up a post asked in a low voice while pulling a certain big shot who claimed to be a Baixiaosheng in Kyoto.
The big man raised his chin and said arrogantly: "What did I lie to you for? Didn't you see that Mr. Shi gave birth to two sons this time? It is obviously the eldest son who is favored."
"But I see that the young master shows his face in front of people more and gets more praises from people. He seems to be ready to inherit the title!" The official said uncertainly about the facts he saw.
The big man immediately glanced at the small official with contempt, almost saying with his eyes that the other person had "no vision".
The junior official quickly put on a frightened look and listened to the big man's unique opinions.
The big man's vanity was satisfied, and his tone became lighter and lighter.
"Although that young master has many opportunities to show his face in front of others, I guess it's probably a deception. Don't you see that no matter how valuable he is, he is still held in the arms of a wet nurse for everyone to see
The eldest son is different! He was introduced to others by Shi Liu Niang herself, which shows how much Shi's family valued this child. "
The big shot spoke eloquently and eloquently, making his analysis clear and logical, which deceived the junior officials into confusion, as if they didn't understand.
He slapped the official on the head again and said angrily in a low voice: "You idiot, you don't even understand this. Then you should recognize who the person next to Shi Liu Niang is, right?"
The junior official nodded, "He is the most popular Crown Prince Rui at the moment. I heard that he is highly relied upon by the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Shi Liu Niang is the imperial concubine promised to me by the emperor, and she is very favored by her. Didn't you see that this lady almost didn't leave Shi Liu Niang's side today?"
The junior official still looked confused, "So what?"
"He is really hopelessly stupid!" The big shot looked angry and emphasized, "With the support of Prince Mo, Shi Liu Niang's attitude means the attitude of the Duke of Shi to a great extent. . Looking at it this way, can’t you guess which young master is more favored and more likely to inherit the title of Duke of Shi?"
The junior official finally showed an expression of sudden realization, "It seems that Mr. Shi has more hope!"
"Of course. After all, the eldest son is the eldest son! Of course he is more favored. But the Shi family is hiding it like this now. They are probably worried that the eldest son will be too popular and will easily cause trouble, so they pushed the younger son away. come out.
I have to say it! This powerful family is so insidious that they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals! "The big shot pretended to sigh.
The junior officer also sighed.
The two people thought they had learned the hidden secrets of the Shi family, and began to show fear, as if they were afraid of being discovered and silenced.
If they would make such a guess, what would other powerful people who have thought more deeply than these two think
Shi Qingxue was so fashionable and didn't know about this misunderstanding.
After the full moon banquet, Shi Qingxue did not stay at Shi's house, but took Shi Qingmin back to Lanxun Villa overnight.
Shi Junhe really made arrangements for Shi Qingmin's food and clothing expenses as he promised. From a material point of view, Xiao Qingmin would not suffer at all.
Even out of guilt as a father, Shi Junhe even added something to Shi Qingmin as the eldest son of the Shi family.
Shi Qingxue accepted these things one by one for Shi Qingmin.
She also felt Shi Junhe's guilt and uneasiness, and the last bit of anger towards Shi Junhe disappeared.
But even so, Shi Qingxue did not take Shi Qingmin into the courtyard prepared by Shi Junhe, but still lived in Lanxun Villa.
First of all, Lanxun Courtyard will not be worse than the one prepared by Shi Junhe, and because of its excellent geographical location and convenient transportation, it will be even better;
Secondly, Shi Qingmin had lived in Lanxun Villa for nearly a month and had become accustomed to living there earlier. Shen Luo did not recommend changing Shi Qingmin's living environment easily;
Last but not least, Mo Junyang has made many changes to Lanxun Villa these days, all of which are tailor-made for Shi Qingmin. Shi Qingxue will definitely not let down the man's kindness.
So she took Shi Qingmin to live in Lanxun Villa with peace of mind.
Until the fifth day of April, the Qingming Festival.
Every year during the Qingming Festival, in addition to sweeping tombs and remembering relatives, it is also a good time for people to go on an outing.
In previous years, at this time, the royal princess would usually organize an outing to Mount Yuetami.
Shi Qingxue was invited by Mo Yuzhen and went to Yuejian Mountain several times.
But since the accident of the third prince Mo Junjiu, Mo Yuzhen has been staying at the princess residence and rarely goes out.
Shi Qingxue sent greeting cards to the princess's mansion several times, but she was not allowed to see her.
She knew that because of Mo Junjiu's incident, her friendship with her best friend had really come to an end.
As for this year's Qingming outing, several princesses in the palace were unwilling to take on the job.
Qingxue originally thought that this matter would be settled in the end, but she didn't expect that Queen Mother Ling Ruiyin would come forward in the end.
Ling Ruiyin personally made the decision to once again set the location for spring viewing at Yuejian Mountain.
Because Shi Qingxue had to take care of Shi Qingmin, she originally wanted to be lazy and take a leave, so she decided not to go.
Unexpectedly, before she had time to put her thoughts into practice, Aunt Chang, who was beside the Queen Mother, went to Lanxun Villa in person and conveyed the Queen Mother's oral instructions:
"The Queen Mother invites Shi Liuniang to go to Yuejian Mountain for an outing on the fifth day of April to enjoy the spring."
Shi Qingxue was looked at by Aunt Chang and smiled sheepishly, "I've already sent your invitation, why bother Auntie to go there in person?"
Aunt Chang also showed a warm smile and told the truth frankly: "My queen is the most important to you, Liu Niang, so I asked my old slave to make one more trip to prevent Liu Niang from being delayed and forgotten by other things."
Tsk, she really didn't plan to go.
But you can't say these words to Aunt Chang.
Shi Qingxue could only put on a righteous expression and said: "Your Majesty invites me, how dare Qingxue not go. I also ask my aunt to tell your Majesty on behalf of Qingxue that Qingxue will definitely go to Yuejian Mountain on time."
While talking, he secretly stuffed a small purse into Aunt Chang's hand, and could not refuse.
Aunt Chang has been able to serve the Queen Mother for so long, so she will definitely not be dazzled by this little thing. She even doesn't despise people trying to please her!
But the thing was given by Shi Qingxue, and Aunt Chang was naturally very happy to receive it, with a sincere smile on her face, "It's good that Liu Niang remembers it, I will definitely tell you. If nothing happens, I will leave first." "
After Shi Qingxue sent Aunt Chang away, she still couldn't help but murmur in her heart.
Although Ling Ruiyin had always loved her and liked her, it was the first time that Aunt Chang came here to deliver oral instructions in private like this.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster.
What is the Queen Mother going to do now