Ye Ming opened his eyes in a daze, turned over, yawned, and suddenly heard a scream from the side.
"The son is awake! The son is awake!"
"Go and tell Mrs. Madam, the son is awake!"
Ye Ming's anger when he woke up was so frightened that he was long-winded and looked at the little maid in front of him stupidly.
[Ye Ming: I'm home! Brother, why didn't you remind me? Scared me!]
[888: Didn't you expect that Li Zechen would let you go home? It's just the difference between the morning and the night. Do you need me to remind me? And how much fun, surprising and exciting? It's also very realistic.]
[Ye Ming:…]
[888: I just like to see you like this, hehe.]
His system is absolutely broken!
In the blink of an eye, Ye Ming's room was crowded with people. He looked at his parents, siblings, and servants, with a blank and innocent expression on his face, as if he had just woken up from a sleep.
Mrs. Qi's expression was the most excited, tears came down on the spot, hugged Ye Ming and choked: "My son, you finally woke up..."
Seeing her crying so sadly, Ye Ming felt a little guilty and whispered, "I'm fine."
Mrs. Qi wiped her red eyes, "You've been in a coma for several months, we all thought... we all thought you... "
Ye Ming stretched out his hand and hugged her gently, feeling sad too, "I'm sorry, I made you worry, it's my son's filial piety."
Master Qi also looked excited. He sighed and said, "It's good to wake up, just to wake up."
Soon another doctor came to check Ye Ming's pulse, saying that he was all right, and he would be fine when he woke up.
After confirming that Ye Ming was all right, the crowd retreated again. Mrs. Qi repeatedly told Ye Ming to take a good rest and not to think about other things, so she reluctantly left.
Ye Ming respectfully sent his mother away, and finally said: "Zizhu stay, everyone else can go out."
Zizhu waited for the other servants to go out, and she stayed alone to close the door, and said respectfully as usual, "What is your command, sir?"
Ye Ming looked at her with a complicated expression.
From the time Li Zechen took him home, he knew that Zizhu was the person Li Zechen stayed by his side. She obviously knew that her identity was exposed, but she still didn't change her face, as if it was the same as before, but it was a good city. .
Ye Ming's voice was slightly cold: "Don't you have anything to tell me?"
As her own personal maid, she is actually a spy planted by others, even if she has no malicious intentions, she cannot allow this kind of behavior.
Zizhu's voice was calm and respectful, "The servant is under the emperor's order to protect the son. In front of the son, the servant is just your maid and will never be detrimental to the son."
Ye Ming said: "But your master is not me."
Zizhu knelt down and said, "If the son doesn't want slaves, slaves will leave now."
Ye Ming really didn't want to leave Li Zechen's eyeliner by his side, which would make him feel extremely uncomfortable, but seeing Zizhu like this, he thought about it and asked, "Where will you go after you leave here?"
Zizhu said: "The slaves are not good at doing things, so they can only go back to receive the punishment. The deceased who were expelled because their identity was revealed should be executed."
She didn't say a word of pleading, and her expression hardly changed, as if it was no big deal, and she had already put her life and death aside.
Ye Ming's expression changed.
Zizhu has been by his side for many years, she has always been stable and reliable, and she is someone he trusts very much, so she was so angry after knowing her identity. I can drive her away, but if I let her die or be severely punished, I can't bear it... After all, I have feelings, and I have never hurt him.
Ye Ming struggled in his eyes, and after a while he finally said, "Forget it, you can stay."
If Li Zechen really wants to continue to persecute him, he doesn't need to use this maid at all, so it doesn't matter whether he keeps her or not, what matters is Li Zechen's attitude.
Zizhu's eyes finally showed a look of surprise and surprise. She didn't seem to think that Ye Ming would still be willing to keep her.
Ye Ming said tiredly, "Go out, I'm going to rest."
… … … …
The next day Ye Ming got up early to see his mother.
Mrs. Qi was very happy to see Ye Ming coming, she held his hand and didn't let go. Last night, she was worried, for fear that something would happen to her son when she woke up. Now that he was doing well, she finally felt relieved.
Ye Ming thought for a while and asked, "Mother... I've been in a coma for so long, and my cousin has complaints." He said with an expression of guilt and remorse. After all, he was planning to marry his cousin, but who would know in the blink of an eye...
When Mrs. Qi heard this, her face changed, and she said hesitantly, "Don't worry, there won't be anything over there..."
Ye Ming repeatedly said: "How can you not worry? The boy is really sorry for his cousin, and plans to go to Zuofu in person to plead guilty on another day."
Mrs. Qi held his hand and clapped, sighed, and said in a low voice, "Child... Now there is no Zuofu, and there is no marriage, so you don't have to go."
Ye Ming was very puzzled: "What does this mean?"
Mrs. Qi said: "A few months ago, the former prince tried to force the palace to rebel and was killed by the emperor. Those who helped him searched their homes, and those who were convicted were convicted. The Zuo family was also involved in this matter... This is treason. It's a big sin... Hey, it's a blessing not to be able to get married at the beginning, otherwise our family would be involved now."
She said with a look of fear on her face. Although she was very saddened by what happened to the Zuo family, this kind of crime is absolutely not allowed.
Ye Ming was finally shocked. Of course he knew about the prince's rebellion, but he didn't expect that the Zuo family was also the prince. He said in shock, "This, is this true?"
Mrs. Qi nodded, "It's still noisy outside, you've been sleeping all these days, so you don't know... After all, our family has a marriage contract with the Zuo family, and we've been close. Although we were lucky not to get involved this time, we'll still be able to talk and act in the future. You need to be careful and don't fall into the trap."
How could Ye Ming not know this, even if their family is innocent, if someone with a heart uses this matter to attack, it will also cause harm to his father's career and the safety of his own family.
Although Ye Ming knew that Li Zechen would not hurt their family, it was right to be cautious in his words and deeds.
What he is most worried about now is Zuo Yifang. He believes that Yifang is innocent, but after all, he is implicated by the family...
Mrs. Qi knew that her son had affection for his cousin, and she was soft-hearted and kind-hearted, so she couldn't bear to persuade: "Don't think about it, this kind of thing is not something we can interfere with, it's fate."
Ye Ming looked complicated and seemed to be in a chaotic mood. He sat for a while and left.
[888: You are acting in a full set.]
[Ye Ming: Of course, after all, it stands to reason that I don't know what happened outside during this period of time. Wouldn't it be too fake if I knew everything about it? Of course, such a simple mistake cannot be made, and I still have Li Zechen's eyeliner by my side.]
[Ye Ming: He has to let go, he must read my news every day to comfort his thoughts ^_^]
[888:…]
…
Ye Ming rested at home for a while, and then returned to the Hanlin Academy. His life returned to normal, except that he did not get married and was no different from before.
Seeing that Ye Ming finally woke up, his colleagues and friends invited him out to eat, drink, and gossip. However, Ye Ming showed little interest in these matters and was absent-minded. When others saw him like this, they made fun of him.
Every time Ye Ming heard this, his expression was silent, and it seemed that he was indeed a little sad.
After a while, at least on the surface the storm has subsided.
And Ye Ming didn't even have the chance to see Li Zechen's face. His identity was not qualified to go to court at all. Although he was in the same city, when he left the palace, it was like a world apart.
[888: You can't even see Li Zechen's face now, but you don't seem to be in a hurry?]
[Ye Ming: There's no need to worry, it's easy for me to see him, don't forget that his people are still by my side. As long as I wanted to see him, he didn't come within minutes if he gave a message. He was just afraid that I would be embarrassed so he couldn't bear to see me.]
[888: But Mr. White Lotus, do you have the nerve to send a message and ask him to come?]
[Ye Ming: Don't worry, he will come even if I don't say it~]
[Ye Ming: I don't think he can bear it for long. If he can't be a lover, he can still be a friend ^_^]
Mrs. Qi would go to the Hanshui Temple to offer incense every month, and Ye Ming would occasionally accompany her there.
He had nothing to do during this time, and offered to go with Mrs. Qi. Mrs. Qi was very happy to have her son to accompany her, and by the way, she planned to talk to other people's wives about the blind date. The group set off early in the morning.
When everyone arrived at the Hanshui Temple, Mrs. Qi and the other female relatives went to the other side to offer incense, while Ye Ming stayed in the courtyard on the other side.
Although there are not many people at this time on weekdays, it is exceptionally deserted today.
Ye Ming walked in the plum forest, but he didn't see anyone. He knew that his mother would not be able to come out for a while, so he simply went out for a walk to see the scenery. This Hanshui Temple is located on the top of the mountain, surrounded by clouds and mist, and the scenery is beautiful. Many literati and poets have written poems here.
Before Li Zechen was not the emperor, he also came with him.
Going deeper and deeper, he vaguely saw a figure in Xuanyi in front of him. Ye Ming thought it was another pilgrim, but who knew that the man turned around and looked at him with deep eyes, but it was actually Li Zechen!
Ye Ming's footsteps suddenly stopped, and the expression on his face became complicated.
Li Zechen listened to the news of Ye Ming reported by his subordinates every day, and he resisted the urge to see him. Until today, I heard that he was coming to Hanshui Temple, but I finally couldn't resist the impulse and came over.
He just wanted to see him once.
Ye Ming stood on the spot and watched Li Zechen come step by step. Although they had not separated for a long time, for some reason, he felt like he had passed away.
"Your Majesty..." Seeing that Li Zechen had walked in front of him, Ye Ming seemed to wake up from a start, and was about to kneel to salute, but Li Zechen grabbed his arm.
Li Zechen bent over to support Ye Ming, and touched his arm through his clothes, as if there was some kind of impulse coming from the position of contact, the huge suction force made him want to hug this person directly into his arms, but he still Restrained.
If he continues to indulge his mood, he will only break the peace he has finally achieved, which he does not want to see.
"There's no one else here, Wenqing don't have to worry, just treat me as not the emperor." Li Zechen slowly let go of his hand and smiled slightly: "We used to have a good relationship with wine, and walked on snow to search for plums, so... just take it as before, okay? ?"
Ye Ming was silent for a while. Some things didn't mean that you can go back to the past, but since it was the emperor's order, he respectfully said, "I obey the order."
Li Zechen's smile is a little awkward. He doesn't understand this truth, but now the only thing he can hope for is to get along with this person like before, at least to be a friend... After so much, even getting along like this has become a reality. luxury.
He whispered to Ye Ming, "Come with me for a drink."
Li Zechen turned around and sat down at a stone table. There was a pot of wine on the table. He smiled lightly: "We haven't sat down to drink together like this for a long time."
Ye Ming sat down, he smiled, and lowered his eyes to hide the nostalgic look in his eyes.
They used to be very good friends, who said almost everything and could be trusted... But in the end, everything changed when Li Zechen became emperor.
The two stared at each other without saying a word, just drinking one cup after another.
This wine is relatively light, but after drinking a few glasses, Ye Ming's cheeks and ears still had a slight blush.
Li Zechen looked at the person in front of him with some obsession, and was reluctant to get up, but after all, he couldn't stay for the feast that never went away. Li Zechen's jaw tightened, and his voice was hoarse: "I'm leaving, do you have anything else to tell me?"
Ye Ming pursed his lips, and there was a hint of struggle and hesitation in his eyes, but he didn't speak.
During this time, he was worried every day, and he really wanted to beg Li Zechen for something, but this request was too much. How could he take advantage of Li Zechen's feelings for him
However, Li Zechen smiled. He was always concerned about Ye Ming, how could he not know what he was worried about? He said directly: "If Wen Qing is worried about Zuo Yifang, I have already pardoned her."
Ye Ming suddenly raised his eyes and looked at him in disbelief.
Although Li Zechen said these words with a smile, no one knew what a painful decision he had made. As long as you can be happy, all the pain and unwillingness will be borne by me alone.
Li Zechen said slowly: "Although she is the daughter of a sinner, her identity is not suitable for you, but I can make her change her face and give you a beautiful marriage. Would you like to?"
Ye Ming was finally shocked, and his lips trembled: "Your Majesty..."
Li Zechen stared into his eyes, "I owe you too much... As long as you have what you want, you can tell me anything, and I will satisfy you."
Ye Ming's expression was moved. Although Li Zechen had always been very kind to him and responded to his needs, he had to stay by his side at that time. But now... he can even say such words as offering marriage...
At this moment, he was convinced that Li Zechen had really let go, and the last trace of anxiety in his heart had completely dissipated.
Instead, he felt guilt towards Li Zechen... Did he feel guilty for Jun's kindness? He is the emperor, whoever wants to be born will live, whoever wants to die will die, why should he do this.
He didn't have to be so nice to himself.
Ye Ming was silent for a long time, and said, "No need... It's enough to know that she is okay."
After going through so much, how can he marry the woman he loves without any psychological burden? After all, he is not the one he used to be. All the pain and experience that those events brought him are not to be erased.
He and Li Zechen could not go back to the past, nor could Zuo Yifang go back to the past.
Everything is different.
Li Zechen was silent for a while, and said, "If you change your mind, you can ask Zizhu to tell me."
Turn around and leave.
I'm sorry, but I'd like to try to do something for you even though past faults are irreparable...
In fact, I should have understood this truth earlier, that love should not be plundering and possessing, but that it is enough to just look at you, but I did something wrong because of that paranoid obsession.
This is the thing I regret the most in my life.
[Ding, Li Zechen's blackening value is -5, the current blackening value is 5]
Ye Ming looked at the back of Li Zechen leaving, and left here after a while.
Not long after, Mrs. Qi also came out, and the two returned home together.
Although the marriage with the Zuo family was over, but now Ye Ming woke up, he should still marry a wife and have children, so Mrs. Qi was busy with various social occasions again, and wanted to choose another suitable marriage.
Ye Ming showed neither objection nor enthusiasm for this, and everything obeyed the arrangements of his parents.
…
[Ye Ming: Pity the hearts of parents in the world, even if you go back to ancient times, you can't escape the end of being urged to marry, hey...]
[888: Then what are you going to do?]
[Ye Ming: Cold salad, it can't be finished anyway, hehe.]
[Ye Ming: Our emperor is really a person with restraint and perseverance. Once a decision is made, it will be implemented. If you say let go, it will really look like letting go. To be honest, if the favorability is not there, I would have thought that He let go.]
[888: Isn't this what you want? It took him so long to let him go.]
[Ye Ming: It's right to let go, but what if we don't meet? No matter how good I am, I can't brush his blackening value across a palace, I feel wronged jpg]
[888: Hehe.]
[Ye Ming: There is no way, at this time, let him know how terrifying women are when they turn black!]
[888: ? ? ?]
[Ye Ming: Brother, you don't know how terrifying and powerful a human woman is! In fact, the worst thing the emperor did was not to forcefully marry me, but to marry a group of women and not have sex with them! Although concubines in ancient times were considered a profession, even if you didn't want the emperor's favor, you could usually sleep on the emperor and give birth to a child and continue the palace fight, right? Li Zechen didn't even give them this hope, a boring niece is very scary!]
[888: You mean Concubine Liang? She does hate you.]
[Ye Ming: When I was in the palace, she hated me to death and couldn't do anything about me. Now that I'm out of the palace, Li Zechen still doesn't look at them. It's just that there was no hope before. Now there is something about me, so because of this Being rejected by Li Zechen, how could she endure it? As long as I let her know who I am, she will do whatever it takes to get revenge on me. If something happens to me, won't the emperor have a chance to see me again? ^_^]
[888: ... ] This spicy chicken is going to die again.
[888: How are you going to let her know?]
[Ye Ming: I don't need to do anything. Back then, when I was the prince's companion, I often went in and out of the palace. Although I didn't enter the harem at that time, there were always palace maids and eunuchs who knew me. The good concubine had many eyes and ears, and sooner or later they would know my identity. Although Li Zechen controls the palace and won't give them a chance to reveal secrets, it's hard to tell if a woman goes crazy for her life... If necessary, brother, you can help her.]
[888: Are you sure you want to do this? There is no turning back for bowing.]
[Ye Ming: There is no permanent secret in this world~]
[888:…]
Ye Ming lived his life step by step, and he was not in a hurry. After a long time, he heard that Concubine Liang went home to save her relatives.
The rumors spread among the wealthy and noble ladies who were silent.
Finally one day Mrs. Qi came home and slapped the table angrily as soon as she entered the house, and said angrily, "Mrs. He is really deceiving! But a mere wife who knows the same thing, dares to talk to me like that!"
Mrs. Qi has always been a kind person. She never pushes the high and the low. Even when she treats beggars, she can be kind. It can be seen that she is really ruthless. Ye Ming happened to be at home and poured her a cup of tea with concern, persuading her. Said: "Don't worry, mother, let's have a cup of tea."
Mrs. Qi took the tea and took a sigh of relief, but the more she thought about it, the more angry she became, and said angrily: "I see that there are three girls in her family who are of the right age, and I heard that she is very virtuous and gentle, so I talked to her a few more words, thinking about it. It’s not bad if it’s suitable, after all, it doesn’t matter if you have the lowest rank, the key is your character… Guess what she said? She said that you are the emperor’s favorite person and that you can go to the dragon’s bed, but neither she nor her niece can afford it What are you talking about!"
She said angrily and immediately slapped the teacup on the table, the tea was spilled out, and her chest couldn't stop heaving, "It's ridiculous! To humiliate you like this!"
As soon as Mrs. Qi turned her head, she saw Ye Ming standing there, her face pale and her body shaky, her face changed involuntarily, and she couldn't even care about her anger, she said anxiously, "What's wrong with you? Are you comfortable?"