Li Huang

"Shangyu..." Zhang Dehai's voice sounded in the empty hall.

I listened to this long-awaited result quietly with a smile. It's nothing more than death, isn't it.

I'm sorry, father. I hurt the glory of the Ling family's centennial loyalty.

I'm sorry, mother. Your most beloved daughter will leave you first.

Sorry, brothers, my behavior may affect your future. But I only hope that you will be safe and not be too much involved.

Sorry, Xihe, I just wish that there will be me in your heart. No...no...you should forget me and find your own happiness.

Sorry... Xi Yao. But what if you didn’t do that? If everything can go back to the beginning, can go back to the night of the wedding, if you didn't walk away, if I didn't accept my fate and willing to escape in the harem, if we met earlier, would everything be different?

But how can there be so many ifs in the world?

I laughed slightly and closed my eyes.

"slow."

He opened his eyes again, and Shen Xiyao stepped down from the throne again and walked to my side. His eyes were unbearable and determined.

"I want to know why." Shen Xiyao came to me, even squatting down condescendingly.

I shook my head and looked at him, my eyes sad: "The emperor, you know."

I smiled faintly: "Your dissatisfaction with my father, everything you have done." I lowered my head: "Those, I can't forget, I can't let go."

I closed my eyes: "Sinner, I have done such a rebellious thing, and I am willing to be punished."

There was a sigh in my ear, as if the bleak wind was blowing in the autumn day, and I suddenly wanted to cry.

"I said to Ling Xiang..." He didn't say anymore, "Never mind, never mind."

I felt that he stood up next to me, the familiar breath of mint ambergris disappeared, and I suddenly found that I was so longing for it. I was breathing heavily, as if I wanted to catch the last thread.

From now on, I will not feel it again.

"Assassin the emperor, you should punish the Nine Clan for sin." Shen Xiyao's voice came: "Before the imperial edict is read, what else do you want to say to me?"

I looked up at him, there was no hatred or resentment in my eyes.

I opened my mouth, but did not speak. I just want to look at him well and engrave his appearance in my mind.

His body is tall and straight, he has a solid arm that can carry everything, a broad chest, and a heart that is tolerant. His face is so beautiful that even the most beautiful woman in this world must sigh. His face is firm, confident and proud, and his lips are thin and moderate. This mouth can speak the most beautiful words of love and show the most gentle smile. His nose is stiff and firm at its peak. His eyes, those eyes I will never forget, no matter where I am, the world or the underworld, I know that they have been deeply imprinted in my mind, and they have remained in my deepest memory, deep Like an endless starry sky.

I smiled lightly and sadly, wanting to see more clearly, but the tears in my eyes blurred my vision.

"The emperor," I straightened up, the cloak on my body slipped and fell, and a thin wind seeped in, and I suddenly felt the coldness of autumn.

I twisted my hands, hesitantly not looking at him: "The sinner...the sinner...in the end...only one thought."

I lowered my head, but there was a last hope that I could hardly grasp in my heart. That is hope in despair.

"Just tell me." Shen Xiyao stood still and looked at me.

I said softly: "The emperor, this matter has nothing to do with the rest of my Ling family. It is a fault committed by the criminal woman. Please see the emperor on the past merits of my Ling family and don't involve them."

I couldn't help crying, my body trembled slightly, watching the big tears fall on the ground, and my reflection was lost.

Shen Xiyao's body moved, one foot was almost about to step out, but I only saw the side of the robe move and went back.

Shen Xiyao didn't speak, and Zhang Dehai's voice rang. I was stunned for a moment, thinking that he had been in this temple all the time.

"Don't cry your mother. If you break your body, it will be bad." Zhang Dehai's voice was gentle, as he treated me respectfully before.

I looked at him for unknown reasons. Empress? I shook my head, a little confused. Looking at Shen Xiyao again, he can only see his profiled face, his eyebrows are slightly frowned, like a pond wrinkled by the wind. He looked down at the thing in his hand. My gaze followed his gaze, and when I saw what it was, I couldn't help but be surprised.

In his hand, it was clearly a green and transparent magnolia-like hairpin.

"Upon order: Ling Yunjun of Great Xi Xiangguo, outstanding meritorious service, loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Specially named An Guohou, to comfort his spirit. I respect this."

I was startled, this edict...

Looking at Shen Xiyao blankly, he remained calm, only looking at the Mulan hairpin in his hand.

I became more and more frightened. He looked at Zhang Dehai in front of him again, and was about to thank you according to Li, when Zhang Dehai took out a piece of edict and read it.

"Upon Order: Ling Hongjian, the Shangshu of the Daxi Household Department, was honest and honorable, and has made many achievements. He was specially awarded the Wenyuange University Bachelor and walked in the study room. Following the rank of Marquis of Anguo. Qin.

The look in my eyes is puzzled. These two edicts are not only not for punishment, but for praise.

I can't figure it out anymore. After thinking about it, Zhang Dehai took out a new edict and read aloud: "The last letter: General Ling Hongxiang in Daxi Town West, he is dedicated to serving the country, can be used to fighting, bravely crowns the three armies, and has achieved success. He is really a pillar. , I am here to marry Princess Jingxian as his wife. Qin this."

The princess Jingxian is the queen mother, the only flesh and blood of the queen mother besides Shen Xiyao, she is extremely noble. The second elder brother has never married a wife because of his long-standing garrison. Now, suddenly the princess gets married, which is an honor to others, but in my heart, it is a heavy oppression.

I finally couldn't help it. I couldn't help but stand up and walked staggering two steps. Shen Xiyao turned his face to look at me, his expression was so calm.

I stopped: "The emperor, why is this?" I looked at him with my hands on my chest. I felt the fierce heartbeat. I didn't feel happy, but more worried: "The emperor, the sinner is not understand."

Shen Xiyao waved his hand: "Listen." He simply spit out these three words.

Zhang Dehai gently pulled the corner of my clothes: "Manny," I turned around, and he said with an imperceptible smile: "There are still edicts here, it's not over yet."

I knelt down quietly, hanging my head, looking at the Tuan Fu Tuan Shou pattern carved on the marble in front of me, my heart was full of sadness.

"Upon order: Daxi businessman Ling Wangshu, Gao Yun is loyal, light money and good, fair and pragmatic businessman example, specially awarded the title of'the world's number one business', I respect this."

My heart slammed into my chest with the sound of Qin this. In this way, the father and the three brothers have received awards, but this award is completely without reason, or is it because of his guilt?

My heart suddenly became confused. What is he doing this for?

"Upon order: The mother of the Ling clan, Xie's, has a good parenting, and she is specially awarded as a first-class wife of Haoguo. I respect this."

I trembled, mother. The news that her father had gone should have reached the third brother of Jiangnan, she must have been deeply saddened at this time. Unfortunately, I shouldn't see her anymore.

"The emperor, the sinner is terrified." I raised my head to look at Shen Xiyao: "The sinner family really can't be the emperor. You are so graceful." I tried to calm my heart.

Shen Xiyao didn't answer immediately, but I saw him smile slightly.

"Your last hope, isn't the family safe?" He asked back: "I guess it should be correct."

I was speechless, I just looked at him with my mouth wide open, and nodded for a while.

He smiled, that smile was like golden sunlight piercing the sky in thick clouds, without any grievances. But I still can't get happy.

"If so," Shen Xiyao walked to my side and said slowly but playfully: "This is what you should have in the Ling family. But," he said, "If you use these to replace your life, would you be willing?" "

I shook, then looked up at him.

I showed my most beautiful smile: "Sinner, thank your Majesty Longen."

Shen Xiyao lost consciousness in my smile and did not come back for a while.

I watched him stare at me blankly, the big rock in my heart was finally put down, and slowly said: "The sinner’s previous act was to punish the Nine Clan in terms of sin, but the emperor’s kindheartedness spared the sinner’s family. The sin woman is very grateful. In fact, only if there is no involvement, the sin woman can go without worry, not to mention, the emperor gave these praises."

After I finished speaking, I closed my eyes and smiled with a kindly relieved smile. There was no concern in my heart. Fortunately, my family would not be implicated.

Shen Xiyao stopped by my side for a long time. I didn't know his expression, but suddenly felt the pressure in his eyes.

"My Daxi, I still need you from Ling's family at this time." Shen Xiyao's tone was obviously hidden and calm.

I opened my eyes to look at him, and I was surprised to find that he was also looking at me, with nostalgia in his eyes. Seeing me watching him, he suddenly changed into an angry expression, like a child.

I laughed. It was a smile from the heart. Without a burden, this smile was very soft.

"The emperor, the sinner thanked the emperor."

I bowed to him sincerely, the hard ground hit my forehead so much pain, but I couldn't feel it.

"Are you really willing to die?" Shen Xiyao asked suddenly.

I looked at him: "The emperor, this Daxi law criminal woman knows that even if the emperor doesn't punish the nine tribes, he will kill the criminal woman."

I smiled indifferently: "But the sinner, there is no longer a concern."

I closed my eyes: "To stay in this world, the sinner just feels hopeless, it's better to die."

"Do you want to die?" His tone was unbelievable.

I nodded slightly, and then Shen Xiyao's displeased and angry voice came, and that voice was utterly cold.

"If you want to die, how do you know that I will let you die."

I looked at Shen Xiyao in surprise, his eyes were angry, and the fire seemed to burn me. He nodded towards Zhang Dehai, and Zhang Dehai took out the last volume of imperial decree.

I looked at the bright yellow color before my eyes, Zhang Dehai took a step forward, I was still kneeling, raised my head, there was a bright yellow piece on it, and a flood dragon staring at me majesticly.

"Upon order: Emperor Zhangxuan of the Great Xi Dynasty, Ling Xuewei, has a graceful nature, dignified nature, filial piety, smart, modest and courteous. It is the example of the Sixth Palace. Pengdao remote platform is specially given to show her virtue. Qin this."

I looked up, Shen Xiyao's face was so calm, so calm that scared me. I don't know what he is thinking, and what he wants to do with me. I tried hard to see the slightest clue in his eyes from the still water, but I was finally disappointed. I can't see anything from that face.

Shen Xiyao looked back at me with an imperceptible smile.

"The emperor, the guilty woman is unknown." I knelt down: "The crimes committed by the guilty woman are terrifying, and everyone can be described as treason. Even if the emperor's mind is like a vast ocean, the criminals should be killed according to the law. The criminal woman is fortunate to hear that her family is not implicated, and her inner ecstasy can't stop herself, but she can no longer worry about it. The woman really didn't dare to accept it and hoped that the emperor would take it back."

My head struck heavily on the hard and smooth ground of Yuanying Hall. My words are full of heart.

Even though I can't let go of my father's death now, but Shen Xiyao will not let my family be implicated, and I am very grateful.