bookcurios Chapter 274 Good intentions
Chapter 274 Good intentions
After the dinner, Lin Junxue took Xie Wuji and left Liuguang Pavilion first.
This year, winter has arrived in Kyoto. Except for a heavy snowfall, it did not snow for several days, so the palace roads were relatively easy to walk on.
Lin Junxue did not ride in the sedan chair. Instead, she held Xie Wuji's hand and walked on the palace road that was so long that it seemed as if there was no end.
Behind them, Qiaoxin, Danzhen, the palace maids, and the eunuchs followed from a distance.
Lin Junxue didn't say anything, and Xie Wuji followed him obediently.
He felt the warmth in his palms, the warmth he had longed for but thought he would never get.
Now, the Empress Dowager gave it to him, and he greedily wanted to hold on to this warmth tightly, and he didn't want to let go of the Empress Dowager's hand for the rest of his life.
On the quiet palace road, the backs of two people, one big and one small, gradually faded away.
halfway
Lin Junxue stopped and Xie Wuji looked up at her.
"Madam Queen, is there anything you want to say to me?"
Lin Junxue said softly, "Wuji, you have recently started to learn about state governance. Do you have any opinions of your own?"
Xie Wuji thought about it.
"From the emperor to the common people, all should take self-cultivation as the foundation. If the foundation is disordered and the end is orderly, then it is bad."
Lin Junxue showed a hint of surprise on her face. As expected, she did not choose the wrong person, Xie Wuji.
In the future, with more guidance, he may become a wise ruler.
Unlike Xie Yu, who played the game of power, for the sake of his own imperial power, he could abandon all loyal ministers and good generals just to secure his lofty throne.
Lin Junxue smiled faintly, stretched out her hand, and patted Xie Wuji on the head.
"Wuji, I am very happy that you have such a point of view. As a wise ruler, you must be upright. This is the first thing. I also want to tell you that if you want to create a clear and holy world, you must make good use of good ministers and identify treacherous ministers. Taxation and labor service, and things that waste people's money and labor are not the actions of a wise ruler. In the future, if you ascend to the supreme position, remember your original intention today and don't lose yourself."
The temptation of the throne is too great, and imperial power can easily make people lose their minds.
Xie Wuji nodded solemnly
"My Queen, I have seen the ups and downs of life since I was a child. From now on, no matter what happens, I promise you that I will stick to my original intention."
Lin Junxue said again, "Wuji, you are very smart. The Queen Mother believed in your promise. Today, do you know why the Queen Mother took you to Liuguang Pavilion to attend Lanpin's banquet?"
Xie Wuji shook his head and said, "I really don't know what your mother is thinking about this matter."
"Wuji, the Queen brought you here today because she wants you to be close to Ziyi. The Queen hopes that in the future, when you stand in the supreme position, you will have someone you can trust and rely on. Among the princes, those who fought for the throne always ended up with a bad ending and were deserted by their friends and relatives."
Xie Wuji's heart trembled. The Empress Dowager was right. His father had killed several uncles and finally sat on the throne.
Can he really trust others on this road to the throne?
Lin Junxue did not urge Xie Wuji to speak, but just looked at her quietly.
Some things need to be figured out by yourself.
for a while
Xie Wuji looked at Lin Junxue, nodded, and saluted respectfully.
"The Queen's words today have enlightened me. I understand the Queen's painstaking efforts. From now on, I will get closer to my second brother and cultivate brotherly love."
Lin Junxue took Xie Wuji's hand again and didn't say anything else.
No one can predict the future.
Xie Wuji is willing to give his true heart. If Ziyi turns out to be a good child in the future, the two brothers will support each other.
If Xie Ziyi is not capable, Xie Wuji will also have his own judgment.
"Let's go, mother will take you back to your residence."
that night
Xie Yu originally wanted to favor Chen Mi, but after taking off his pajamas, Xie Yu suddenly lost interest and went straight to sleep.
Chen Mi turned around and looked at Xie Yu who had his eyes closed.
The emperor was clearly thinking of someone just now, so he didn't let her sleep with him.
who is it?
Chen Mi understood, but she couldn't think of anyone else except the Queen.
Over the years, no matter which concubine the emperor favored, even during the years when Chen Xier entered the palace and was favored by the emperor, the emperor never treated her coldly.
Now, the emperor came to her palace but didn't touch her.
It seems that she has underestimated the emperor's sincerity towards the empress.
Second day
Chen Mi waited on Xie Yu to court and stood at the door to watch him leave.
Hua Ling glanced at Chen Mi's face and asked carefully, "Your Majesty, last night, you didn't order water. The Emperor..."
Chen Mi nodded lightly.
"The Emperor did not ask me to sleep with him. I am tired and need to rest. Please go to the Queen. I am not feeling well today, so I will not go to pay my respects."
Hua Ling was shocked
The emperor came to their Shenguang Palace, but he didn't let the queen sleep with him? This was the first time.
"Your Majesty, although the Emperor did not let you sleep with him, he did not leave. The Emperor still has you in his heart. Your Majesty, I will go to Zhonghe Palace now. You can take a rest."
Chen Mi nodded and said "Go ahead"
Today is also the day that Gu Mo leaves the palace and goes to the Royal Temple.
She was a noble lady and went to the Huguo Temple. Even if Zhang Yuyan and Li Shiwen wanted to see her off, it would be unreasonable, not to mention Lin Junxue, the queen.
So, when Gu Mo left the palace, no one saw him off. He left the palace in a simple carriage and a small team.
The sky is a deep blue, just like one’s mood, sunny and a good day.
Winters are mostly gloomy, so good weather like this is rare.
On the palace wall
Lin Junxue looked at the carriage going away, her eyes slightly deep.
Although Gu Mo's face was disfigured, he finally left the cannibalistic harem.
For her, this result is already the best.
When can she leave the palace?
Go and see the vast world and all living beings, taste all the authentic delicacies in the world, and appreciate the beautiful rivers and mountains.
Lin Junxue believed that she would eventually wait for this day.
Danzhen said, "My lady, don't be sad. One day, you will get what you want."
Lin Junxue turned around and pinched Danzhen's face. Now that there was no one around, the master and servant naturally became more casual.
Danzhen is different from others. Since she traveled here, Danzhen has been with her, so their feelings are certainly different.
Lin Junxue made a solemn promise to Danzhen
"One day, I will take you away from here."
Danzhen nodded with emotion and put the cloak in her hand on Lin Junxue.
"My Lady, Danzhen believes in you and will always be with you."
Zhonghe Palace
Lin Junxue had lunch and was about to take a nap when someone came to report.
It is said that Zheng Jin's hand was accidentally cut, and now the imperial physician is bandaging it.
The copied Buddhist scriptures were also stained with blood and could not be used.
Xie Yu also went to Ning'an Palace to visit.
After hearing what the palace maid said, Lin Junxue did not show any surprise on her face.
She thought it was normal for Zheng Jin to use this trick, because she was not a good person.
Since Xie Yu had already gone, if she, as the queen, did not go to express her condolences in person, she would definitely be criticized.
Lin Junxue asked the palace maid to go back and said that she would go to Ning'an Palace later.
After the palace maid left, Lin Junxue changed her dress and cloak, and took a sedan chair to Ning'an Palace.