C248 (1/2)
Rong'er thought to himself, The Emperor is still my god after all. His words make me powerless to refute him. Listening to his orders has already become a habit of mine. If the Emperor still has feelings for me, then I will persist until one day, the Emperor's feelings fade away. I really hope that day comes a little later...
In the past twenty years, she had left too many memories here. Upon entering the hall, the first thing she saw was Yuan Yi, who was standing by the door and calling out to her. Rong'er smiled at her gently.
She also knew that the empress dowager's concubines had entered the palace for various reasons, and today, it had become the emperor's favorite harem. It was impossible for the emperor to include all of them. Xuan Ye was the emperor, and this … It's the story of the emperor's family. There's no way to have a relationship between the imperial concubine and the emperor. It's about responsibility as the imperial concubine and duty as the imperial concubine.
Xuan Ye sat on the dragon throne, and seeing Rong'er come in, he said with a smile: ”Imperial Concubine Rong, I've brought some gifts for you and Rong Jue on my trip to the north. Do you like it?”
On the table were some leather ornaments, bracelets, etc. Xuan Ye explained, ”This is something special that I've brought back from seeing the Mongol princes pay tribute to you.”
Rong'er gazed at the tray as he felt slightly blessed. ”This emperor really likes such things. This concubine thanks the emperor.”
Xuan Ye looked at Rong'er's indifferent expression and walked down from the Dragon Throne. He walked to Rong'er's side and asked with a smile, ”Rong'er, you aren't angry with me, are you?”
”Your Majesty's words are too serious. How could chenqie dare to be angry with Your Majesty?” Rong'er lowered his head and replied softly.
”If you're really not angry, then don't be so polite with me.” Xuan Ye said with a smile.
Seeing Xuan Ye's laughing expression, Rong'er couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Xuan Ye saw Rong'er laughing and embraced him happily. He said softly, ”If you laugh, then don't get angry with me anymore!”
Rong'er nodded helplessly. The Emperor was usually a very dignified person, but in front of her, he was sometimes like a child.
After a moment's hesitation, Rong'er raised his head and said, ”Your Majesty, Ruo Lan's death is on the twenty-first of August …”
”Oh, well, I will bury her well and reward her family.” Xuan Ye nodded. ”I know that you and Lord Yin have a good relationship. Don't be too sad. Take care of your health or I will feel sorry for you.”
Of course she was moved by Xuan Ye's concern for her. Although she didn't want to burden Xuan Ye, as a sister she couldn't bear to see Rulan die in such a worthless manner. She lightly sighed and murmured, ”Your Majesty …” August 21st was the day Ruo Lan conferred the title of young master nineteen years ago … She endured the pain and continued supporting her life just for this day … ”
Xuan Ye's heart hurt. He was too surprised. He thought back to the past, when he was at the Temple of Preservation. That girl who had sung that song, the one that had relieved his boredom … That happy girl with the simple thoughts... Memories flooded into his eyes in an instant. He gently turned around, feeling the heat in his eyes.
Rong'er didn't say anything else. He just silently looked at Xuan Ye's back, feeling a faint pain in his heart.
After a long while, Xuan Ye said in a low voice, ”Rong'er, how many people do I have to bear in this harem? It's the Queen of Mercy, the Queen of Filial Chastity, and all the other concubines in this world. But I have no other choice. ”I am the emperor, but I am also a person of flesh and blood. I have no choice but to be moved, but I have no choice …”