Chapter 96: Lord Hou Tests Cleverness and Makes Mistakes
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"Hey, it seems that I came at the wrong time."
As soon as they entered the side courtyard, Ling Zihan bumped into Tuoba Yu. She looked at Ling Yue who was walking towards him, covered her mouth and chuckled, turned around and was about to leave. However, Ling Yue called out to her.
: "Sister, don't leave!"
Ling Zihan turned around, paused, raised her eyebrows, turned to look at Tuoba Yu, and asked Ling Yue with a half-smile: "Sister Ling Yue, are you sure you won't let me leave? Then I really can't leave,"
It’s just that you have to help your sister to be the Marquis, look at this look, it’s very dangerous, don’t turn around and think I’m in the way, give me a stick and let me report to the Palace of Hell.”
"The princess is joking. I and Yue'er would like to thank the princess very much. How dare you use force to the princess?" Following the etiquette of the Central Plains, Tuoba Yu bowed in a formal manner, and then looked at Ling Yue again, affectionately.
The look in his eyes is really not something that can be faked.
Ling Yue wiped her cheek with a handkerchief, stretched out her hand to support Ling Zihan, and suddenly knelt down.
"Princess's great kindness will be unforgettable to Ling Yue. Ling Yue..."
"Sister, what are you doing? Do you want to be like this with me? Didn't we already agree? There are no outsiders here, so instead of calling me a princess, just call me sister!" Ling Zihan pulled her up,
But Ling Yue was so stubborn that she knelt on the ground.
She refused to get up. With a raised eyebrow, Ling Zihan said in a slightly raised tone: "Get up! Sister, the snow on the ground is cold. If your knees are frozen, it will not be easy in the future. If you don't want to...kneel down like this
Now, my sister can only kneel with you."
After saying that, Ling Zihan made a gesture to kneel down.
Who dares to ask her, a noble pregnant woman, to kneel down and give up her head? Even if the Emperor and Queen Mother do not pursue the case, how can the prince, who has an evil reputation, not pursue the case!
"I can't do it, I can't do it! Sister, I just stand up." Ling Yue quickly stood up and supported Ling Zihan, not allowing her to kneel down. She looked around Ling Zihan carefully and held her hand.
His hand tightened even more: "Sister, I am able to get married with Yu this time only because of my sister's help. My sister's kindness will be unforgettable between me and Yu. I don't ask for anything else, but I ask my sister to accept a courtesy from me."
When she was about to bow down again, Ling Zihan quickly stopped her and said, "Okay, okay, this is all in the palace, how can sister say such things. Your relationship with...brother-in-law is all arranged by God, and Yue Lao pulls the strings.
What does it have to do with my sister? If you really want to say it,
If anyone can help me, I would like to thank Ling Xiang for arranging for you to accompany me to the palace. I would like to thank the Queen Mother for calling me to come to Anshou Palace to celebrate Laba. Most importantly, I would like to thank my brother-in-law for his discerning eyes and recognition of his sister, who is the one he likes. Brother-in-law
, is that what I said?”
Changing to a more affectionate title, Ling Zihan turned to look at Lord Yu, her eyes slightly shining with an inexplicable brilliance.
Tuoba Yu frowned slightly, looked into her eyes, and was stunned for a moment unconsciously. Then he lost his composure and nodded quickly: "What the princess said is, Yue'er, this is God's arrangement.
Delivered to me."
"Haha, that's right! Sister, don't underestimate this god that the Marquis mentioned. He is so amazing! For this reason, the Marquis swears in the name of God that he will only marry you, and from now on he will never look at other women again in this life. You
I'm singing about my future blessings. But, after all, we married too far away, and I'm afraid we two sisters will have to say goodbye from now on." After saying that, Ling Zihan withdrew her eyes from Tuoba Yu's face, and held Ling Yue's hand instead.
With his hand, he patted it gently.
The squinted eyes were as curved as the moon, very gentle.
Ling Yue was an out-and-out little woman. This was the first time she felt the love between sisters. She couldn't help but shed tears and sobbed: "My sister saved me from water and fire. This kindness, even if it is not repaid in this life, will be repaid in the next life."
Also..."
"Sister, my sister has not finished this life, so how can I talk about the next life? I don't ask for anything else, but I want my sister to have a happy life. This can be regarded as saving my last bit of love for the Ling family." hinted.
Patting Ling Yue's hand, Ling Zihan said again: "Okay, sister, my brother-in-law is still standing here.
Well, if you are crying, your brother-in-law will blame me. You'd better go to the house and wash your face quickly. After packing up your things, talk to your brother-in-law for a while, then go back to the palace with me! I will beg you later.
I beg the imperial grandmother to let her issue an order to order Aunt Dong to stay at Prince Ke's Mansion for a few days, so that she can reunite with my sister."
How could Ling Yue not be moved by Ling Zihan's concern for her? Unconsciously, even the last bit of her heart moved toward Ling Zihan.
She touched her face, responded repeatedly, glanced at Tuoba Yu, and went back to the house to dress up and tidy up.
Ling Zihan and Tuoba Yu were left standing at the door of the side courtyard.
Seeing the figure return to the house, Tuoba Yu put away his gentle smile in love, looked at Ling Zihan, and opened his straight mouth slightly: "What is the purpose of the princess helping me like this?"
"My concubine, are you the one who can help me?" Raising her eyebrows, Ling Zihan looked at the man in front of her indifferently, who was full of pride. He belonged to the broad and unfettered Tubo, and he had the children of that country in his heart.
Uniquely uninhibited and cheerful. If it were him, he would be nice to Ling Yue!
"Although I have just arrived in Kyoto and saw the princess in person for the first time, this is not the first day I have met the witch." Looking up at Ling Zihan with a meaningful look, Tuoba Yu emphasized the word "witch".
Made her laugh out loud.
"Interesting. Haha, Lord Marquis, do you think this witch, this concubine, is right with what you have heard about me?"
Facing those coquettish eyes, the more profound and elusive they were, the more he wanted to see clearly the depth of her eyes. But when he came back to his senses, he had the illusion that he had fallen into those clear and sultry eyes.
He couldn't help but shuddered and said coldly: "The rumors are not credible, but the news I got is not rumors."
"Oh? No matter what the news is, it is only about Ling Zihan, not Ling Yue. What does the Marquis want to find out from this concubine by pressing her?"
Her smile remains the same, her eyes remain the same, and her elegance cannot be described in words. At least, in Tuoba Yu's view, such a woman is an existence that even their gods cannot recognize. Just like that prince, with the posture of a king on the battlefield,
Sweeping the enemy force with force, defeating all the pride of the opponent,
He acts wantonly and is arrogant and domineering in the court. Anyone who offends him will either have his throat sealed with blood or be slowly tormented to death. It all depends on his mood. Likewise, it is an existence that cannot be recognized by gods. This way
It made him understand a little bit why these two people could come together.
It’s probably God’s will...
"I would like to know why the princess said those words to the Queen Mother and took such a risk. What does she want to gain?"
He knows?!
Ling Zihan raised her eyebrows, then narrowed her eyes, raised the corners of her mouth, looked at Tuoba Yu playfully, and suddenly laughed softly: "Haha, Lord Tuoba, sometimes he knows too much, but instead
No. I said those words to the Queen Mother just because the Queen Mother asked and I told the truth. As for why the Queen Mother was right and recommended Sister Ling Yue to the Emperor, then
It's a royal matter, and you don't need to know. As for what you said about my adventurous style, I can only say that your information is not accurate, Mr. Marquis, because what I do is always the most risky thing, that is,
Tell me, there is no longer any danger to me. As for what I want, it has nothing to do with you, your Tuoba family, and it has nothing to do with Tubo!"
Turning around, Ling Zihan looked up and looked at Ling Yue, who was walking down the stairs with a small package in her hand, and said calmly: "My concubine's help is just a little bit, so there is no need to say thank you. If you Tubo people really pay so much attention to God,
The vow, then, treat her well, and she can only have a piece of happiness."
Looking at the thin and delicate back, Tuoba Yu was stunned.
He knew that he couldn't understand this woman, but he didn't expect that she was so unclear. But he still thanked her, bowed to her, and whispered: "I promise in the name of God that I will treat you wholeheartedly in this life."
Ling Yue is the only person with the best intentions. Princess, please rest assured. At the same time, I also wish the princess and Prince Ke the best. You are both blessed people, and you will prosper in the future."
"I'd like to lend you your good words. My sister is also here. Let's have a good talk with her! Of course, it doesn't mean that there will be no chance to meet after this separation. Although our palace is strict, we are by no means pedantic.
Before the wedding, if Mr. Hou wants to see my sister, he can only tell her that he has plenty of time."
Turning around with a smile, Ling Zihan said she was going to pack her bags and leave. When passing the door, she sighed softly: "It turns out that there is such an unscientific thing as love at first sight in this world..."
When he returned to the main courtyard, Xuanyuan Huang, who had been summoned by Emperor Chen, had already returned.
He was explaining Yan Xiuyuan's affairs, and when he glanced around, he saw Ling Zihan approaching, so he left Yan Xiuyuan and walked towards her.
"I just heard that you went to find Ling Yue, why are you back so early?"
She calmly stretched her hand into Xuanyuan Huang's lapel, and the warmth flowed along the palm of her hand and into her heart. Ling Zihan sighed comfortably, then squinted her eyes and joked: "It's not that the Marquis is there, with Ling Yue
My sister was reluctant to say goodbye? I stood at the door and it was like an ever-bright palace lantern. It was too bright. I was afraid that they would be embarrassed. No, I said a few words and came back."
"Haha, why are you envious of them? We are no worse than their honey-melted oil!" With his cloak raised, Xuanyuan Huang leaned towards Ling Zihan, kissed her on the corner of her lips, and wiped her rouged lips with the tip of his tongue.
He curled his lips and said with a bad smile: "Today is my favorite cherry flavor!"
Flirting like no one else was around was very painful for Yan Xiuyuan. He couldn't walk away or cover his ears, so he had to turn around, facing away from the two of them, and simply pretended not to see them.
Ling Zihan was very aware of Xuanyuan Huang's willfulness, and was afraid that he would talk about any more private topics, so she quickly reached out and pushed him away, and with a slightly blushing face, she changed the subject and said: "Since everything is fine, let's go back home early.
.By the way, let’s go to the Imperial Grandmother’s place first, to say goodbye, and secondly, I have something to ask of the Imperial Grandmother.”
Based on the understanding between the two of them, Xuanyuan Huang naturally knew what Ling Zihan wanted to ask for, so he didn't object. He reached out and slapped the bridge of her nose and said, "Let's go, let's go together!"
After meeting the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother originally wanted to keep them for a few days, but because the decree of marriage came too urgently, Ling Zihan had to go back to the house to take care of the residence of Ling Yue, who was now named the princess, so she could not keep them.
Fortunately, the Chinese New Year will be here in a few days. Ling Zihan joked with the Queen Mother that when they stay up on New Year's Eve, she is planning to sit around a table with the Queen Mother to play horse hanging!
The Queen Mother then let her go with a smile, and ordered Grandma Gui Fang to bring the supplements and sour foods prepared in advance to Ling Zihan, and approved what she said, and asked the eunuch in charge to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to issue an order.
Pick up Ling Yue's biological mother and go to the palace to stay until Ling Yue gets married.
Watching Xuanyuan Huang and his wife go out, the Queen Mother held Gui Fang's hand and stood by the door. She held on to the door frame and looked at the back of the young son and daughter who were talking about something. She suddenly thought of the late emperor.
Concerned with herself, she unconsciously lowered her eyes, and her eyes darkened. Looking up again, she seemed to see Xiaocheng, and Emperor Chen's appearance when they were young...
Thinking about it, I sighed.
"Empress Dowager, why do you sigh when you are so happy?" Gui Fang stretched out her hand to help the Queen Mother walk towards the beauty's couch.
"The Ai family just sighed. Guifang, do you think this girl looks too much like a pearl? Whether it's courage, magnanimity...even what happened that day, they are all very similar. Now think about it, what she said to the Ai family
Those words really reminded Aijia of Mingzhu Girl."
"Mother and daughter are connected, and the blood cannot be broken. Even if they are separated for a long time, they are still mother and daughter, as if they are natural relatives." Helping the Queen Mother to sit down, Gui Fang offered the tea cup, and then took Tang Pozi,
Pass it to the Queen Mother and let her warm her hands.
Shaking her head, the Queen Mother looked in the direction of the door. Today, there was no screen, which made it look extra spacious, but it always reminded her of some past memories, just like the accumulated snow, built up bit by bit in memories.
The Marquis of Tubo's marriage was partly due to Ling Zihan. She always felt that this girl's matchmaking seemed to be for Ling Yue, but behind it, there seemed to be other secrets that could not be revealed.
But she did the right thing, and it was perfect. She not only gave Ling Yue a good home, but also sold Tuoba Yu a favor, letting him appreciate the benefits of the Western Dynasty, which was helpful for diplomatic relations. No matter which one, she couldn't find it.
It was a mistake, but the more this happened, the more worried the Queen Mother became.
Chapter completed!