books44 Chapter 142 Parents are true love, children are accidents
Chapter 142 Parents are true love, children are accidents
He Mingyan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then replied softly, "Mother, I understand the reasoning behind this. I will tell him honestly about my worries and no longer let these distracting thoughts disturb my mind." The Empress gently patted her hand, her face showing relief, and comforted her softly, "You have come to understand this point. I was right about you."
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached from afar, followed by the high-pitched, loud announcement from outside: "The Emperor has arrived—" Before the sound had completely faded, and before the Emperor could even be seen, everyone had already heard the joyful, excited shouts coming from a distance. The Emperor, unable to contain his excitement, called out loudly, "Xue'er, I've come to dine with you!"
As the words fell, a tall figure in a bright yellow dragon robe flashed into the room like a gust of wind. The Emperor's eyes searched anxiously, and when he caught sight of He Mingyan still sitting upright in her chair, his previously smiling face instantly darkened, turning as black as the bottom of a pot. His brows furrowed, his eyes widened, and he said to He Mingyan without any politeness, "Why are you still here?" He Mingyan's heart skipped a beat, immediately realizing that her father found her an eyesore. She quickly stood up, gracefully and dignifiedly curtsied to the Emperor, and respectfully said, "Greetings, Father."
Seeing this, the Emperor, still with a hint of disdain in his tone, asked, "Is there anything else?" He Mingyan smiled slightly and replied softly, "Father, I have no other important business." Upon hearing this, the Emperor waved his hand dismissively and continued, "Since there's nothing else, what are you doing standing here? Go back quickly." With that, he ignored He Mingyan and walked towards the Empress with a beaming smile. The Empress smiled slightly, gently covered her mouth, and said sweetly, "Time flies! It's already noon. Mingyan, why don't you stay here and have lunch with us?"
He Mingyan was about to respond when she suddenly heard the Emperor frown, his face full of undisguised disgust, and shout loudly, "Does she not even have a meal in her own palace? She actually has to come here to freeload! Alright, alright, you should hurry back to your Yuyan Palace to eat! You have no sense at all."
Upon hearing this, He Mingyan showed a helpless expression, but she dared not disobey the emperor's will. She could only slowly stand up, respectfully bow to the emperor and empress, and say softly, "Father, Mother, since that is the case, then I will not disturb anyone here any longer. I will take my leave now." After saying this, she turned around and walked lightly toward the palace gate.
As the Emperor watched He Mingyan's departing figure, he kept muttering, "That's better, hurry up! Don't dawdle!" Before he finished speaking, he reached out and took the Empress's soft and delicate hand, and the two sat down side by side on the chair next to them.
Meanwhile, He Mingyan had already left Fengluan Palace. When she looked back, she could only see the tightly closed palace gates and the faint sounds of laughter and joy emanating from within. She couldn't help but sigh softly, thinking to herself, "Alas, it really is true what they say—'Parents are true love, children are accidents'! Especially with my father, this is perfectly illustrated! I, as his daughter, am probably less important than a delicious meal in his eyes!" Thinking of this, He Mingyan quickened her pace and hurried back to her own palace.
The Empress watched He Mingyan until she disappeared from sight. Only after she was completely out of sight did she turn to the Emperor beside her and softly ask, "Your Majesty, why didn't you let Yan'er stay and dine with us?" The Emperor, however, seemed unconcerned and casually replied, "How could she not have somewhere to find food? If she doesn't want to enjoy the food in her own palace, there's Qin Zejun. She can just go find him. Why does she have to pester me like this? I've finally looked forward to this rare moment of togetherness, and who would have thought she would still be so relentlessly clinging to you." After saying this, the Emperor frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed.
Upon hearing this, the Empress could only shake her head helplessly, a faint smile still playing on her lips. She turned to the nanny Song standing to the side and softly instructed, "Serve the meal!" Nanny Song bowed respectfully before quickly turning and leaving to arrange for the meal to be served.
Before long, one after another, exquisite, delicious, and fragrant delicacies from land and sea were served and neatly arranged on the table. Upon seeing this, the Emperor's face immediately showed satisfaction. He then reached out and gently took the Empress's slender and smooth hands, and slowly moved to the table, where the two gracefully sat down.
After they were seated, the two began to enjoy the delicious food and chat happily. During this time, the Empress, her eyes sparkling, picked up a piece of tempting, fragrant braised pork ribs, smiled slightly, and carefully placed it in the Emperor's bowl. She said softly, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand Yan'er. It's not that Yan'er intentionally monopolized me; it's just that I heard she spent the entire day yesterday with Ze Jun, and I couldn't help but be curious. So I thought I'd ask her if they got along well." The Emperor smiled, and with elegant movements, used his silver chopsticks to gently pick up a tempting, fragrant fresh fish, carefully placing it into the Empress's exquisite jade bowl. He looked at the Empress tenderly and said softly, "Xue'er, you are still as fascinated by stories as ever! In that case, let me tell you about what happened in court today. This morning, after careful consideration, I decided to bestow the important position of Commander of the Capital Garrison upon Zejun."
Upon hearing this, the Empress was slightly taken aback, then quickly swallowed the delicious food she was chewing. She parted her lips slightly and asked softly, "Your Majesty, have you long intended to reserve this position for Ze Jun?" The Emperor nodded slightly in affirmation.
At this moment, Shen Xue, who had been listening quietly, suddenly seemed to realize something and said coquettishly, "No wonder the ministers recommended many different candidates, but Your Majesty resolutely rejected them all. So there was such a profound meaning behind it!"
Sitting to the side, He Yanyi slowly put down his silver chopsticks, his gaze deep and focused as he stared intently at the beautiful and charming Shen Xue before him. He solemnly said, "These people who have been recommended are all staunch supporters of Mingwen. Do they really think I know nothing about this? Hmph! They are merely trying to place their trusted confidants in such a crucial and vital position, thus preparing for a possible power grab in the future."
Shen Xueyi gently put down her delicate chopsticks. Her beautiful and captivating eyes, like two clear lakes, gazed quietly at He Yanyi before her. The whole world seemed to stand still at that moment, with only her focused and gentle gaze silently conveying the emotions and concern deep within her heart.
He Yanyi held Shen Xue's soft, boneless hand tightly, feeling its delicate warmth. He leaned closer to Shen Xue and said softly, "Xue'er, do you know why I chose Zejun?"
Shen Xue raised her head slightly, her red lips parted, and she uttered a melodious voice as sweet as a nightingale's song: "Is it because of Yan'er?" After she finished speaking, a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes.
He Yanyi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, and then he answered unhurriedly, "That's not entirely the case, or rather, it's not entirely for that reason."
Hearing this, Shen Xue nodded thoughtfully, her clever mind quickly working. After a moment's thought, she said, "I understand! Ze Jun is Sister Xin's eldest grandson. His family has been loyal and virtuous for generations, and the whole family are loyal and righteous. You chose him, presumably to pave the way for our Yu'er's future development."
A relieved smile immediately appeared on He Yanyi's face. He looked at Shen Xue with satisfaction, his eyes full of admiration: "Xue'er, you understand me best. That's right, that's exactly what I was thinking. But to be honest, with Yu'er's abilities and talents, there's no need for me to pave the way for him. He's already capable of handling state affairs excellently. If it weren't for his firm refusal to inherit the throne now, I would have passed it on to him long ago. Then, I could take you to travel to famous mountains and rivers, see all the beautiful scenery in the world, and enjoy a leisurely and carefree life. Alas, I really don't know why this child is so insensible, not understanding the hardships we parents go through."
Shen Xue's lips curled into a sly and charming smile, like a nimble little fox deliberately teasing the handsome He Yanyi before her. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with affection as she said coquettishly, "But Yu'er also helped your Yi-gege a great deal! If it weren't for Yu'er's help, how could Yi-gege have such leisure time to come here and dine with me?" As soon as she finished speaking, she gently raised her jade-like hand to cover her cherry-red lips, then let out a clear, melodious, and cheerful laugh, like the tinkling of silver bells.
He Yanyi gazed silently at his beloved wife, whose smile was radiant and whose beauty was captivating. His sharp, sword-like eyebrows arched slightly, revealing an indescribable charm and domineering aura. Suddenly, he swiftly stretched out his arms and pulled Shen Xue tightly into his broad, warm embrace. A half-smile played on He Yanyi's lips as he whispered, "Xue'er, don't you know you're playing with fire?"
Shen Xue was startled by He Yanyi's sudden action. Her previously smiling face froze instantly, her beautiful eyes widening as she stared at He Yanyi's face, which was now inches away and whose expression had clearly changed. At that moment, she inwardly groaned, thinking, "Oh no! I think I've really gone too far this time..." She quickly snapped out of it and began struggling desperately to break free from He Yanyi's strong embrace. At the same time, she tried to appear calm and said in a flustered voice, "Ayi, stop fooling around! Let's eat quickly, or all this delicious food will get cold!"
He Yanyi's gaze was fixed on the woman before him, who was clearly flustered. Her beautiful face was slightly pale with tension, and her lovely eyes revealed a hint of fear. However, He Yanyi found all of this incredibly endearing, and a playful smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
Immediately afterward, He Yanyi tightened his grip, pulling the woman in his arms even closer. The force was like an iron clamp, as if he wanted to completely meld her into his body, making her one with him. Not only that, he deliberately leaned down, bringing his lips close to Shen Xue's delicate, pink earlobe, and whispered in an extremely soft voice, "Hehe, my dear Xue'er, all I want to do now is savor your taste. After all, this 'feast' was started by you yourself!"
The words had barely left her lips when Shen Xue felt a jolt of electricity coursing through her body, jolting violently as if she'd been electrocuted. Her face flushed crimson, and she hurriedly exclaimed, "Oh dear, Yi, you mustn't! It's broad daylight..."
But He Yanyi wouldn't listen to her advice. At this moment, he was like a starving wolf, his eyes gleaming with a burning light. Without a word, he bent down, swept Shen Xue up in his arms, and strode confidently towards the inner room. Along the way, he muttered to himself, "Hmph, so what? Do I need to pick a special time to be intimate with my wife? Besides, the morning court session is already over, and all the complicated state affairs have been handled by Yu'er. No one will disturb our good time."
As he spoke, He Yanyi moved with lightning speed, arriving at the spacious and soft bed in the blink of an eye.
He Yanyi carefully and gently placed Shen Xue on the bed, every movement filled with care and tenderness, as if she were a unique and priceless treasure. After Shen Xue was settled, he slowly lowered the bed curtains, his gentle movements as if afraid of disturbing her sweet dreams. However, the next moment, he pounced on the delicate body on the bed like a hungry tiger.