Wishful Things

After Wu Chao and Xu Mingyi left the palace, the queen came to Shoukang Palace.

"The empress dowager is in the Buddhist hall at this time, the empress dowager please come with your servants." A nun bowed and led the way.

The Empress Dowager has been in poor health in recent years, and she lives in seclusion. The place where she spends most of her time every day is this Buddhist hall specially ordered by Emperor Qingming.

"The concubine pays her respects to the empress dowager."

The queen saluted with blessings.

The empress dowager who was kneeling in front of the Buddha statue was supported by a maid beside her, turned around, nodded with a smile and said, "The empress is here."

A woman in her fifties or sixties, her hair was neatly combed and fixed with a white jade hairpin, most of it was mixed with silver and white, and her fair complexion was also full of wrinkles, but her smiling eyes were still full of energy. Duan is very kind and blessed.

The queen stepped forward to help the queen mother by one arm, entered the quiet room and sat down.

"The concubine's nephew has come into the palace today." The queen took the tea cup brought by the maid, and said casually in a soft voice, in a family-like tone: "I am here to bid farewell to my concubine."

"Going back to Ningyang?" the queen mother asked.

"Yeah, it's time to go back."

The queen mother slowly turned the beads in her hand, nodded slightly and said, "It's fine to go back."

After a while, he said with a smile: "Speaking of which, the Ai family hasn't been able to see each other yet."

The queen said softly: "There will always be opportunities in the future."

The Queen Mother smiled noncommittally.

It doesn't matter if you see it or not.

As long as people are safe, that's enough.

He only asked again, "Look now, who do you look more like?"

The queen smiled and said: "The concubine looks like his mother."

Speaking of this, drinking tea with eyes downcast, suppressing the surging emotions in my heart.

"It's good to be like a mother..." The queen mother nodded and didn't mention anything else.

Instead, he said to the nanny beside him: "Lan Liu, bring the medicine from Ai's family."

The nanny complied.

Just as she was about to retreat, she heard the Queen Mother calling herself again: "I'm still in a hurry at the age, and I haven't finished explaining the family story——"

The nanny turned her head and said with a helpless smile: "I'll save it for you servant, it's just to get more candies."

The queen mother waved her hand reassuringly upon hearing this, and let the man go.

"These days, every time the emperor comes here, he always asks some respectful things intentionally or unintentionally." After the nanny left, the queen mother straightened her demeanor and said, "It always makes people think it's not that simple."

Although Jingrong was not born by her, it was also brought up by her.

"Princess?" The queen's eyes showed a thoughtful look.

Ever since the eldest princess devoted herself to raising her face, the number of times she entered the palace has gradually decreased, and it is rare to see her face.

"The Ai family remembers that before the emperor passed away, among the last few people he saw, besides the emperor, were Jing Rong and Duke Zhenguo..." the queen mother said slowly.

The queen nodded slightly.

"The concubine will try to pay more attention."

The reason why she insisted on entering the palace back then was not only for the Wu family, but also because of her own selfishness.

She wanted to find out the truth in the imperial city back then, especially the death of her elder sister...

"Be careful." The Empress Dowager ordered, and suddenly coughed.

"But the medicine doesn't work?" The queen asked with concern: "Why don't you ask the imperial physicians to try another prescription?"

"It's just some minor ailments." The queen mother stroked her chest gently, and her complexion gradually recovered.

In the eyes of the emperor, her life was precious, and everything she used was of course the best.

"It's better for you to eat less sugar." The queen reminded: "I heard from the imperial doctor that eating too much sugar is not good."

"Ai's food is all about reducing phlegm." The queen mother said confidently.

Furthermore, life is so hard and sugar is not allowed, what hope is there for living?

While talking, Mammy brought in the medicine.

After the queen mother pinched her nose and drank the medicine, she quickly stuffed a piece of candy into her mouth, and soon the wrinkles on her brows and eyes relaxed.

The queen looked aside and covered her mouth and smiled.

In this deep palace, she can relax for a while only when she is with the empress dowager.

But not often.

Otherwise, the emperor who is not a man will not be able to sleep well again.

The incense mist in the outer Buddhist hall is lingering like auspicious clouds, making the golden Buddha statue receiving the incense more compassionate.

...

The sky was getting dark, and as soon as the sunset glow disappeared, the city was lit up with colorful lights.

There were people coming and going in front of the Qingfeng Building, and Xu Mingyi just jumped off the carriage when he saw a blue-clothed boy standing outside the building with his hands behind his back. His appearance and temperament were so outstanding that no one could be mistaken.

This time it was indeed not missed.

And arrived early.

Xu Mingyi strode towards him.

Wu Chao had seen her driver early in the morning, but now he pretended to have just seen him, looked at the men's clothes on the other person, and said, "My dear brother, please."

Xu Mingyi nodded with a smile, and the two walked in side by side.

The eyes of the waiter who came forward to greet him slightly brightened.

It's these two handsome young masters again.

He could remember that one of them was still suffering from dumb disease.

The two were invited to the private room on the second floor. This time, Wu Chao was not as cautious as the first time, and he ordered the dishes with Xu Mingyi.

Xu Mingyi also asked for a jug of wine.

Helping people farewell, of course, should have the appearance of a farewell party.

It's just that Wu Chao was afraid that she wouldn't drink well and would feel uncomfortable if she got drunk, in case she delayed the moon viewing that was originally agreed, so she only ate two cups.

After the two left Qingfeng Building, Xu Mingyi said, "It's still early", pointed ahead casually, and suggested: "Not far ahead is the Lantern Market, and it's a busy time, why don't I take Young Master Wu for a walk?" visit?"

Wu Chao's eyebrows moved slightly.

Does he look like someone who would enjoy visiting the City of Lights?

And he has always disliked gathering people together to join in the fun.

not to mention--

The boy looked up at the full moon that was already hanging high.

Is it still early?

... She simply wanted to excuse to stay with him for a while, right?

"Let's go."

Wu Chao glanced at the person beside him, and stepped forward.

Seeing her following him from the corner of the eye, the boy in a good mood raised the corners of his mouth.

There is a crowd of people on the lantern market, and vendors of various colors occupy their respective positions.

Xu Mingyi has been coming here for many years, and it was only a temporary place to pass the time, but at this time, she was very excited to visit.

Seeing her stop and go along the way, she would stop in front of the stall from time to time, but Wu Chao didn't say anything to urge her, but just stood quietly beside her, blocking the crowded flow of people for her without a trace.

Usually, he can't see the good time being squandered like this, visiting the lantern market and so on. What's the point of such things?

But right now he's being overly patient.

Even patient enough to...

Looking at the girl's vivid side face, an idea suddenly appeared in the boy's mind——

At this moment, he even hoped that this market of lights would never end.

Really aware of his strangeness, the boy slightly tightened his fingers behind his back.

At this moment, he suddenly noticed a line of sight staring at him closely in front of him.

Wu Chao frowned and looked up.

Good evening, everybody.

Thank you for your monthly pass, and Qinghan's reward.

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