Eastward Flow

Chapter 33

The moment palms touch, warmth flows through the limbs.Xuan Jingchen looked at the young man dismounting from the horse, tightly clenched her hand, took a deep breath, lifted the young man and placed him behind him.

A little heavy, Xuan Jingchen thought.The child looked skinny, but still a little fleshy.Unlike His Highness, who is so light that only a skeleton is left, no wonder it was so hard to hold her in the water that time.

Zhong Lisuo fell behind the queen, holding the score with one hand, smelling the scent of cloves on her body, his heart was beating wildly, and he felt dizzy.

Her hands were hanging on one side, not daring to hug the woman in her arms, but what came to mind was the feeling of being hugged not long ago.The feeling of being wrapped in snow-white skin is warm and soft.This feeling was so good that Zhonglisuo had no choice but to keep his eyes on the front, trying his best not to think about it.

Indecent indecent, she murmured.Xuan Jingchen noticed that her hands had no place to rest, and thought that it was a young man with a thin skin, who was so uneasy riding with a woman, let alone with a big man like Yang Yuting.Even if the same sex can marry, it is more intimate than the opposite sex.

So Xuan Jingchen turned his hand back, took Zhong Lisuo's hand, put it on his belt, and said, "Young master, you've got it."

With a beating heart, Zhong Lisuo reached out and grabbed Xuan Jingchen's belt, nodded and said softly, "Yes, thank you, sir."

Yang Yuting looked at their smooth flow and muttered in her heart, how could she be rejected by her younger brother when she stretched out her hand, but she agreed without hesitation when His Majesty stretched out his hand.It is clear that Cai was still arguing with him just now, saying that there is no need to give it away.

Not only Yang Yuting was muttering, but also Su Yanqing.If it's because of the difference between men and women, it's fine for her to come, why is the empress willing to share a ride with this child.

Xuan Jingchen, who didn't care what other people thought at all, just drove Zhong Lisuo across the long street with his horse.The night wind was slightly cool, and Xuan Jingchen, who came back from the river bank, felt a chill on his body.The young man sitting behind her was at the time when he was full of anger, just a slight touch of the body, and there was a surge of warmth.

Such warmth made the Queen's tense nerves relax for a moment.The rich fragrance of the young man came from behind, Xuan Jingchen identified it carefully, it was very similar to the fragrance of Tai Yiguan.

Did this kid go to Taiyiguan?Thinking this way in my heart, I heard a soft voice in my ear: "Where did you come from, my lord?"

The young man's voice was gentle and deep, and it sounded in the night wind, which made the Queen's heart tremble involuntarily.

Xuan Jingchen's hand holding the reins trembled, and then he replied in a gentle voice: "On the shore of Liangshui." She walked in the army with two gold-robed guards today, passed by Liangshui, and thought of the day when the Minister of Rites was there. With the words of the Highness, he involuntarily walked to the place where the chief minister was sent away that day.

The rest of the place was in a mess, and there were traces of people worshiping everywhere, and the rumored person on the river bank could not be seen at all.

What is she hoping for?Because of the glimpse on the river bank that day?Are you expecting His Highness's soul to come back?Even if it's just one glance, just one glance, is that enough?

At that moment, Xuan Jingchen knew that there was such a longing in his heart.Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, whether it is the kingdom of God or the ruins, there is no way back.

Return of the soul?Taiyimen said that in the first seven days after a person dies, the deceased will come back to visit relatives and friends.

Xuan Jingchen believed it.

But her parents didn't come back to see her, neither did Zhong Lisuo, not even in her dreams.Perhaps, in Zhong Lisuo's heart, he was just her most reliable subject and steadfast partner, and he forgot that he was still her first wife.

After all, His Royal Highness specially found her to withdraw the engagement during the bestowal of the marriage.

Occasionally Xuan Jingchen would think so, but he quickly rejected it.Because His Highness is indeed a man of glory, upright and magnanimous.If she is sincere, and if His Highness feels something, he will definitely be willing to come back to see her.

But it is clear that death cuts everything off.The farewell given by the Eastern Emperor to the living and the dead is only the first seven days.Since then, yin and yang have been separated, and life and death are boundless.

How longing it is to believe in things that I have never dared to believe.Xuan Jingchen left his own melancholy and self-mockery on the bank of Liangshui, thinking about the cause of Emperor Zhao's death which has not yet been found out, a ray of sadness invaded his chest like the night wind.

"I'm going to the bank of Liangshui at this time, but for business?" Zhong Lisuo asked again, pulling Xuan Jingchen's belt, and looking down carefully at the person in her arms.Her eyes fell on Xuan Jingchen's fair neck, and she moved up to look at her thin and thin chin, feeling distressed.

Thinner, a lot thinner.Zhong Lisuo thought, in the year of parting, the queen's face was still a little fleshy.It's this time, and I have to go to handle official business in person, so I must be busier than usual.

Zhong lisuo was an emperor and knew how difficult this job was.Now that she has passed all the responsibilities to the queen, will it be a little embarrassing for her?

Completely ignoring Zhong Lisuo who had no choice but to die, he began to feel sorry for the queen with all his heart.

The warm voice in the young man's ear made Xuan Jingchen a little dazed.She nodded and said softly: "It is."

"It's been hard work." Zhong Lisuo sighed and said something distressed.She clenched her hand on Xuan Jingchen's belt, as if she wanted to hug her queen into her arms.

Is it hard?Xuan Jingchen frowned and thought for a while, it seemed that many people had said this to her.Is it really hard?She doesn't think so.So she said, "It's just the duty."

Zhong Lisuo sighed softly when he heard the words, and then said cautiously: "Although that is the case, it is already past the working hours. My lord has worked hard like this. I think your lord is thinner than ordinary people, presumably because of official duties." It is caused by overwork. I also hope that adults can combine work and rest, and take care of your body."

For a stranger whom he met for the first time, Zhong Lisuo's words were already too much concern.But Xuan Jingchen has always regarded her as a little sister in his heart, and when he heard these words, he only felt that the child was gentle and considerate.Xuan Jingchen nodded, responded to Zhong Lisuo's words, and said, "Yeah. But the young master has incense on him, did you go to Taiyi Temple today?"

Could it be that this child came home so late because he went to Taiyiguan?Is there no class in the Hongwen Museum today?

When Zhong Lisuo heard the words, he smiled and said, "No, it's just that I belonged to Taiyi a while ago, and I have to burn incense and chant sutras every morning and evening. My lord... But can't you smell this smell?" Zhong Lisuo remembered that the Queen was not very keen on participating before Sacrifice.Zhong Lisuo was worried about whether she didn't like the smell of incense before, but the queen answered no. Now it seems that she is still somewhat unaccustomed to it.

Zhong Lisuo backed away a little to prevent Xuan Jingchen from being overwhelmed by the smell on his body.The temperature behind them suddenly pulled away, and the coolness of the night wind poured into the gap between their bodies.Xuan Jingchen noticed the young man's movements, and felt a little uncomfortable for a moment, so he said softly, "It's not that I'm not used to it, but I'm just curious. Did the young master join Taiyi? Then who did you serve?"

"East Emperor." Zhong Lisuo said, leaning slightly, and moved closer to Xuan Jingchen.

Xuan Jingchen nodded and said, "That's pretty good, what Taoist name did you take?"

"No dust."

"No dust, no worries, I only hope to be always clean." Xuan Jingchen nodded, and couldn't help but boast: "Young master has such a thought, it is commendable."

"Really. My lord's words made me happy." Zhong Lisuo was really happy, not only seeing the queen today, but also because the queen could understand her meaning so much even though they hadn't seen each other for a long time.

Such and such can be regarded as a tacit understanding.

The horseshoe clattered across the long street and turned into Qionghua Lane.In front of the gate of Zhenbeihou's mansion, there were two or three servants waiting with lanterns. Under the high door plaque, Le Zhengying, who was wrapped in a cloak, frowned and said to the servants: "Young master, it's been more than a quarter of an hour. Go home, and take someone to the street to have a look."

The waiter promised.Seeing that they were about to leave with the lanterns in hand, Le Zhengying raised her legs and followed after thinking about it, "Forget it, let me go with you."

At this moment, the sound of horseshoes turned into Qionghua Lane.

There was a woman, riding a tall Yueqi horse, coming step by step from the dark alley.Le Zhengying held up the lantern and looked up, seeing the woman's face gradually revealed from the darkness, she was startled.

It's Your Majesty.

Before she could call out her honorific title, she saw Yang Yuting and Su Yanqing who were following behind the empress walking over together.The most important thing was that she saw her younger sister behind the queen who hadn't returned home after a while, and swallowed back what Le Zhengying said with just one glance.

Xuan Jingchen looked at Le Zhengying, who was hesitant to speak, and waved at her, signaling her not to reveal her identity.

Le Zhengying sighed as she looked at her younger sister who was sitting behind the queen as if she was embracing the queen.How did this child end up with His Majesty?

With this in mind, Le Zhengying watched the queen rein in her horse in front of the door, and hurried forward to help Zhong Lisuo get off the horse.

"My lord." After Zhong Lisuo dismounted, Le Zhengying hurriedly saluted the queen.The queen smiled and replied: "Lord Lezheng. When I came back from my errands today, I ran into your young master. The young master couldn't walk without a carriage. Master Yang Yuting and I sent her back together."

Hearing this, Le Zhengying raised her eyes to look at Yang Yuting who was on the side.Seeing him looking at him with a smile, his heart softened and he couldn't say anything.She had no choice but to cup her hands and said, "Then thank you, my lords."

After dismounting, Zhong Lisuo, who quickly straightened his clothes, held the music score and saluted the woman on the horse, "Today, I am sorry to send you home."

Xuan Jingchen turned his eyes away from Le Zhengying, and focused on the young man in a green robe and a cloak.She looked at the young boy's hair bun, and heard the boy say: "Night has fallen, adults have been busy all day today, and I am hungry even if I think about it. I am grateful to the adults for sending me home today. If the adults don't Dislike, how about having a meal at my house and then going back?"

The young man sincerely invited him, but for some reason Xuan Jingchen thought of when the child first met in the Yulong Pavilion, when the child parted, he turned his head and said to himself that he would repay the kindness with courtesy, and couldn't help but bend his lips and smile.

Her smile was bright and charming, so beautiful that Zhong Lisuo couldn't move his eyes.

The young man frowned and said with a smile, "I don't know if my lord can have a meal at my house?"

Le Zhengying turned her head and looked at Zhong Lisuo, who was pure and kind, Yang Yuting, who was about to move, and Su Yanqing, who was full of interest, and felt very subtle.

Her silly sister yo.

With a sigh, Le Zhengying looked at the queen, and sincerely invited: "The dinner is prepared at home, if you adults don't mind, how about please come to my house to have a meal before going home?"

As an older sister, you can't ignore your younger sister's wishes.

These two sisters are caring people. The queen looked at the two who got off the horse, thought for a moment and said: "There is still a younger sister waiting for me to go back at home. Today I will thank the young master for his kindness."

Zhong lisuo knew that she would not agree, but he still felt disappointed.She didn't show it on her face, but Xuan Jingchen understood her state of mind when she saw her gloomy expression.

After all, he is still a child, Xuan Jingchen thought, and then said softly: "If there is a next time, I will go to the house for a meal. How about this?"

The young man holding the music score smiled when he heard the words, looked up at Xuan Jingchen, and replied with sparkling eyes: "Okay."

Her appearance like this is so endearing, even Su Yanqing thinks this child is very cute.In this way, how can he still look like the romantic, melancholy and sentimental Emperor Zhao.

But Xuan Jingchen felt very similar, this childish smile was very much like Prince Zhaoming who was like a child in a long time ago.