Neither Zhao Yuan nor Xue Shiying, the beloved

, expected that Yan Qing would actually know that Xue Shiying had been hiding in the Manna Palace.

"The head of Qinghe County is the sister-in-law of Mr. Yuan Fu and the adopted daughter of Empress Dowager Ciyi. The Ai family has no right to argue." Yan Qing said coldly to Xue Shiying who was kneeling on the ground.

Her words were not a scolding, but they were heavier than any scolding. The words were used to elevate Xue Shiying, but the meaning behind them was clearly that she was acting willfully on the basis that she was the righteous daughter of the Empress Dowager, the chief assistant to his wife and sister.

All the people serving in the Ganlu Palace were dismissed, leaving only two officials in charge of rituals. They knelt on the ground and listened to such words, and they couldn't help but feel frightened.

Yan Qing turned his gaze and looked at Zhao Yuan, "But your majesty, the Ai family is always qualified to comment on what your majesty did, whether it was right or wrong, right?"

Although this was said to Zhao Yuan, but The ridicule of Xue Shiying was even worse.

"Mom, please calm down," Zhao Yuan looked at Xue Shiying who was kneeling on the ground and pursed her lips in silence. Yan Qing's words were so serious, and behind every sentence was saying that she didn't understand the rules, but Xue Shiying was so stubborn that she didn't say a word, Zhao Yuan said. Yuan was worried that Yan Qing would be angered in this way, so he punished him and said, "It's because I didn't think well. If you want to punish me, it's my fault."

"Of course I have to punish you," Yan Qing said angrily, "I'll deal with the Ai family later. I should scold you properly. The late Emperor said before that the Ai family was too spoiled to you, and the Ai family should be like the Empress Dowager Ciyi and treat you more harshly, lest you behave like this again in the future!"

Zhao Yuan lowered his head and did not dare to say a word. Yan Qing said again, "Now we need to send Lord Qinghe back. The Ai family has sent someone to invite Mr. Jiang. You are in the Manna Hall and think about where you went wrong."

After leaving the Manna Hall, Fuying He came forward to report that the news had been sent to Jiang Mansion, and Jiang Weiren would enter the palace from Jingyao Gate, which is closest to Ganlu Hall, to pick him up.

Going to Jingyaomen happened to be on the way back to Renshou Palace with her, and Yan Qing said: "It just so happens that the Ai family will accompany the county master to see Mr. Jiang."

After hearing this, Fuying thought to herself, the empress may be worried about what Xue Shiying will do again. She even pretended to be a palace maid and hid in the Manna Palace. This sister-in-law of the First Assistant was really audacious.

At this time, night had fallen, and palace lanterns were lined up in the distance. Because Jingyao Gate was close to Ganlu Hall, Yan Qing did not ride in the carriage, but walked with Xue Shiying in the night.

Seeing Jingyao Gate just ahead, with rows of lamps and candles on the double palaces lighting up the dark night, I thought Jiang Weiren was about to arrive, but Xue Shiying stopped.

"The Queen Mother," Xue Shiying said, "I have something unclear, and I would like to ask the Queen Mother for advice."

Yan Qing turned sideways and looked at her behind him.

"Is the Queen Mother really willing to watch the Chief Assistant marry another step-in-law?" Xue Shiying stared at her and asked.

She was so rude, and Yan Qing didn't want to care about it, but looking at the look in Xue Shiying's eyes at this moment, she was suppressing an emotion that seemed like hatred and sadness. It was very different from her usual smart and sensible look, as if she was possessed by a demon.

She didn't answer, but Xue Shiying already laughed, "The Queen Mother is so ruthless..."

After hearing this, Yan Qing's expression did not change. Knowing that Xue Shiying had something to say, he turned to Fuying and other palace officials. Humanity said: "Fuying, go and see if Mr. Jiang has arrived. The rest of the people retreat. The Ai family and the county master have something to say..."

Fuying followed the words and went outside Jingyao Gate, and the rest of the palace people retreated far away. After leaving, Yan Qing turned around and looked at Xue Shiying calmly and said, "What do you want to say? Just say it

.

" Qingwan didn't expect that she would suddenly mention Xue Shifang and Xue Shifang's death.

"I heard that she died of illness."

"She died of illness," Xue Shiying nodded, "When she was ill, my brother-in-law was still in Ganzhou. Where was my empress at that time?! Let me think about it..." She looked thoughtful , sneered and said, "By the way, it was in the palace of the Prince of England. You were the Princess of England at that time.

" The empress should remember that at that time, Cai Shoufu was in power, and they all said that my brother-in-law could only recover by relying on Cai Shoufu. There are so many people who are attached to Cai Yong. People outside say that my brother-in-law has Cai Yong's trust. How is that possible? Cai Yong has always had a grudge against his brother-in-law. "

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Yan Qing remained silent. From the moment she married Zhao Chun, she had decided to forget the past and no longer interfere with matters in the court.

At that time, everyone said she was stupid. After the prince came to the throne, he waited for Ying. She didn't know what the fate of the palace would be, but she jumped into the fire pit. At that time, she was not unaware of Zhao Chun's plight, but she had already made up her mind to become husband and wife with him, sharing prosperity and disgrace together.

But who would have expected that the prince would later become red. Pill died suddenly, Emperor Shizong died, and the situation was turned upside down in an instant. Zhao Chun became emperor, and she moved into Jinming Palace.

She knew that Jiang Weiren was attached to Cai Yong at that time, and also knew that he later went to Ganzhou, and then moved into the Jinming Palace. Later, he returned to Beijing to serve, but there is no way to know what happened during that time. We only know that Zhao Chun appreciated him and made an exception for him to enter the cabinet, which enabled him to achieve what he does today

. But Cai Yong had no intention of transferring him back to the capital. It was bitterly cold outside the Great Wall, and although his brother-in-law had military exploits, Shizong was seriously ill at the time, and Cai Yong was in charge of the government. Cai Yong was unwilling to let him come back, so he had no chance... ...

"Later, my sister learned from a colleague of her brother-in-law named Zhao Shu why Cai Yong did not want his brother-in-law to return to Beijing... It turned out that it was his brother-in-law who angered Cai Yong. Why?

"Because although Cai Yong appreciated his brother-in-law, But after all, she was suspicious of him, so she said that my sister was from a humble background and asked her brother-in-law to give up his wife and marry another one. He was willing to marry his concubine to his brother-in-law...

"To be Cai Yong's son-in-law, no one can ask for it." If the opportunity comes, if my brother-in-law agrees, he can eliminate Cai Yong's suspicion and join the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister. Why worry about not having a chance?"

Xue Shiying looked up at Yan Qing, her eyes were red, and her tone was choked, "But brother-in-law. He said that a bad wife would never divorce her and marry another one until she went to court, which also made Cai Yong angry and wanted him to stay outside the Great Wall forever and not be allowed to return to the capital.

"My sister knows the temper of her brother-in-law, but how can she bear to do it because of herself. How stupid my sister is to ruin his future. She is obviously sick but refuses to take medicine. She thought that if she was gone, her brother-in-law would be willing to marry Cai Yong's daughter, and then she would be appreciated by Cai Yong again.

"Because of this, her condition was delayed. In the end... when my brother-in-law's death happened, and the doctor was called in, the disease had already penetrated into the bone marrow and could not be cured." It was

quiet at night, and in the distance, there were layers of hanging layers on the Jingyao Gate . The iron horse jingled, and the sound made people feel trance-like. Yan Qing stood in the night wind, feeling choked in his throat and unable to speak a word.

Xue Shiying stared at her with wide eyes, tears finally overflowed from his eyes and fell down his cheeks. The hatred in her eyes was undisguised, and she said to Yan Qing: "They all said that my brother-in-law vowed not to marry again because he missed his sister, but shouldn't he?

"My sister, she doesn't even value her own life for her brother-in-law! Those young ladies from aristocratic families, why can they take my sister's place and marry into the Jiang family? !

Yan Qing's eyes moved and asked: "You hate me because I want him to marry another woman? " "

Yes, I hate you," Xue Shiying looked at her without avoiding it, "But shouldn't I hate you?" The only time I saw my sister cry was because of two words that her husband was still reciting over and over again after he was drunk..."

There was unwillingness in her eyes, and she said every word as if she was gritting her teeth, "Yan Qing, with what? what are you? "

After receiving the news, Jiang Weiren took a car and rushed to the palace. When Shi Ying disappeared, he really panicked and tried his best to search all over the capital, but he never expected that this girl would be so bold and hide in the palace.

However, Yan Qing found him.

When he arrived at Jingyao Gate, Fuying had been waiting for a long time and told him that the Queen Mother Shengyi was also here and was in Jingyao Gate with the Qinghe County Lord.

Jiang Weiren nodded and was about to go in with Fuying to pick up someone when he heard a voice coming from Jingyao Gate.

The first ones to catch up were the palace attendants around Yan Qing. Xue Shiying held her front with both hands, looking like he was strangling her neck. At this moment, Xue Shiying's eyes were already filled with madness, not far away. When the palace people saw him, of course they were so frightened that they shouted "escort" and rushed over immediately.

Yan Qing let her do this, and calmly said in a cold voice to the palace people who came back: "Get out!" The palace people were

extremely nervous, but since she had spoken, they naturally did not dare to get closer and retreated not far away.

"Xue Shiying!" Suddenly there was an angry shout from behind. Xue Shiying turned around and saw Jiang Weiren's shocked and angry eyes.

She was stunned, as if her consciousness was awakened by his voice, and the strength in her hands relaxed. Jiang Weiren strode forward, pushed her away and protected Yan Qing behind him.

Xue Shiying was in a daze, and her whole body seemed to have been drained of strength. She fell to the ground after being pushed by him. Jiang Weiren's face was livid, and he almost gritted his teeth, "What are you going to do!"

Because he had just covered up at night, when he hurried over, he looked as if Xue Shiying had reached out and pinched Yan Qing's neck. Now he was filled with shock. He was angry again, but he didn't care to pay attention to Xue Shiying anymore. At this moment, he hurriedly turned back to see Yan Qing.

Surrounded by palace people, he actually stretched out his hand to check her neck. Fortunately, Yan Qing reacted quickly and knocked his hand down, saying in a low voice: "I'm fine, she didn't do anything to me. , you are mistaken."

Although she said this, he could not rest assured. He also realized that his actions just now were inappropriate. He stopped his hand and looked at her carefully to make sure that she was fine. Then he breathed a sigh of relief.

When she turned around, Xue Shiying suddenly raised her head, and Jiang Weiren noticed that her face was full of tears and her eyes were scarlet, but her eyes were as sad and hopeless as if they were covered with ashes.

With tears in her eyes, she raised her eyes to look at Yan Qing, murmuring with sadness in her eyes: "It's so unreasonable..."

It's so unreasonable, the person in his heart is you.

Only Yan Qing at the scene understood the meaning of her words. Just before Jiang Weiren rushed over, Xue Shiying held her lapel and asked her, "Yan Qing, how are you... worthy of his liking?"

Yan Qing took a step forward. , Jiang Weiren worriedly wanted to protect her again, but she pushed him away, then squatted down and looked at Xue Shiying.

Her voice was a little hoarse. This was the first time she had answered in a long time: "Then let me ask you, why... it can't be me?"

Jiang Weiren couldn't understand what she was saying, he just felt that her voice sounded strange. It makes me feel bad.

"In the seventeenth year of Chenghua, I met him in Prince Cheng's Mansion. In the twenty-first year of Chenghua, he married your sister. If it comes first, then I met him. If we say he wins someone's love, it's not the same. I..." She lowered her voice so low that the palace people not far away could not hear her clearly, but Jiang Weiren behind her heard her.

But Yan Qing obviously didn't care whether he heard it or not, and just continued, "Everything I can do for him has been done in those four years. I waited for him until I exhausted my last bit of strength. I didn't I owe him, let alone you two sisters..."

Since her father's death, Yan Qing's temperament has changed drastically. The girl who used to be smart and out-of-the-box felt as if she had aged ten years overnight. After marrying Zhao Chun, she I always remind myself to be calm and cautious, as if my heart is dead.

Sometimes, even I can't help but wonder whether she was the same person before and as she is now.

It wasn't until this moment, when Yan Qing said these words, that she realized that the past she desperately wanted to forget, the past self she tried so hard to say goodbye to, had not disappeared. Even though people's temperaments may change, their hearts will not. Change.

She stood up unsteadily, Jiang Weiren subconsciously wanted to help her, but she pushed her away, waved to Fuying, and said weakly: "Preaching the news, return to the palace..."

Jiang Weiren called worriedly: "Qingqing ..."

What she said just now made him feel happy and sad, but more importantly, she felt regret and pity, especially the sentence "win people's love." In the 21st year of Chenghua, she returned to Beijing with her father. , but he was already married at that time.

He never knew how she felt when she knew the news. She did not hesitate to disobey her parents and refused to marry Shen Zhu, but he married someone else after he left. A girl who was once so passionate and decisive has been worn away. All courage.

Yan Qing heard his voice, but did not stop. With Fuying's support, she walked towards Jianyu not far away.

Jiang Weiren stood there, looking at her back as if greedily.

Suddenly, she felt that she was clearly the same person she used to run away from, while he looked like the Yan Qing he used to be. They have all changed, he has become firm in losing again and again, but she has become fearful in losing again and again.

But it doesn't matter, this time, he will wait.