The Legend of the Loved One

Chapter 113

Although he accepted Song Chen's invitation, it only took about twenty days when things got busy, and Chu Xue quickly forgot about Qixi Festival.

Fortunately, Song Chen still remembered.

After several heavy rains, the sky really cooled down, the little ones felt comfortable, and so did the mother.

That night, the family of five in Yufu Palace had dinner and played for a while. Seeing that it was already dark outside and the children had all gone to bed, Chu Xue wanted to take a bath, but she heard Song Chen Said: "It's still early, go and change clothes, we should go out."

"Going out?" She looked puzzled, "Where is the emperor going?"

Seeing him raise his eyebrows, he patted her forehead lightly, and said, "Forgot again? Are you really stupid to have a baby?"

She pouted her lips and muttered, "The emperor is cheating again?"

But she was trying hard to think back in her mind, and finally stopped, and she remembered the Tanabata appointment.

Immediately afterwards, she looked excited, and she took the initiative to please, and asked with a smile: "Is the emperor really going to take his concubines?"

He raised his face slightly and said: "Remember? It's a pity that I always think about it every time. Why don't you pay attention at all?"

She bit her lip and apologized for herself: "No matter how much my concubine cares about going out of the palace, I still have to listen to the emperor's will in the end." She smiled and coaxed: "Fortunately, the emperor has a good memory, and this concubine is really grateful... ...The concubine please help the servant to change clothes."

Of course Song Chen didn't want to really bother with her, but just teased her and listened to a few good words. Seeing that she hadn't left the palace yet, he used the address instead, his face softened again, he smiled and said, and went with her Go to the inner hall and change clothes.

After a while, the two sat in the carriage.

She had already been to Dongchang Street last time, and it was rare for her to go out once. Song Chen planned to take her to a new place. About half an hour later, the carriage stopped, and it landed on Guangji Street in the east of the city.

Guangji Street is also a bustling place in the capital city. Because of its age, there are many well-known old shops on the street, offering everything from food, drink to clothing.Especially tonight, because it is Qixi Festival, there is also a Qiqiao night market here, attracting many young men and women to go out together, making it even more lively.

The streets were flickering with lights, full of tourists, and even the sound of street vendors hawking and soliciting. Although Chu Xue was the mother of three children, it was rare for her to see fireworks in the world, and she became excited again.

Song Chen was not in a hurry to wander around, but first brought her to a shop full of people, looked up at the plaque on the gate, and smelled the smell of wine and vegetables coming from inside, Chu Xue finally understood, this is a restaurant.

This is indeed a well-known century-old restaurant called "Zuixianlou".

When he came close, Song Chen asked, "Are you ready?"

"Yes." Lu Fang behind him immediately bowed his head and answered.

"En." He nodded slightly, and said to Chu Xue, "Go in." After speaking, he took the beauty's hand, followed Gao Li who came to meet him, and went up to the third floor of Zuixian Tower.

The private room had been arranged, and Chu Xue followed him in, and saw that it was neat and tidy, not only had the incense been smoked, but even the tableware on the round table had been brought from the palace.It can be seen that he had ordered in advance, and someone came to take care of it. Compared with his intentions, she immediately blamed herself for her forgetfulness.

The time arranged in the restaurant was also very good, the two of them sat down and drank a few sips of tea, and the hot dishes just out of the pan were served. As soon as the dishes were served, Chu Xue smelled a completely different aroma from the food in the palace.

Song Chen didn't bring an eunuch with him when he went out, so at this time there were only Yan Ling and Lu Fang who were close to him, and the rest of the guards retreated to wait outside the door.

He picked up his chopsticks and said to Chu Xue: "I had eaten before I came out, let's just taste a few sips now, these are the most famous dishes in Zuixianlou. You can’t wait in line every day. Come and try.”

Yan Ling served the two of them carefully, Chu Xue tasted it, and immediately nodded in praise: "The taste is really good, and I can afford the long wait for the diners!"

Looking at him, she asked with a smile, "Did you come here often?"

He was crowned king in Yanzhou for ten years before he ascended the throne, and he didn't often go back to the capital, but judging by today's appearance, he is very familiar with this place. This is a century-old shop, so it is expected that he was still in the capital often before going to Yanzhou here.

He nodded and recalled: "When I was young, I thought the dishes in the palace were not very tasty, but I came here often. Later, I went to Yanzhou and was far away. Sometimes I still think about it..."

Hearing what he said, she hurriedly said, "My lord is not old now!", but in her mind, she was imagining what he looked like when he was a teenager. She guessed that he must be a handsome and attractive young prince at that time, but unfortunately she didn't meet him.After all, I was still a toddler at the time, and I didn't understand anything.

I was sighing in my heart, but I heard him say: "But when I came back a few years ago, I wanted to invite you to have a taste, but someone didn't give me face."

As soon as the silver chopsticks stopped, she immediately remembered the second time the two met on the street, when she reminded him that he dropped the jade pendant, he picked it up and said he wanted to invite her to dinner, but she flatly refused...

Yan Ling thought about it too, covered her mouth and smiled lightly, attracting the slight sideways glance of the young man who was also standing aside.

I still want to see her pear dimple, but unfortunately it is blocked by my hand.

Thinking of not knowing his identity the first time they met, Chu Xue felt ashamed at this moment, blushed slightly, and said: "The concubine was in a deep boudoir, and the master is a foreigner, so there is no reason to have dinner with you casually. "

Of course he also understood, to be honest, if she had really accepted the invitation at that time, I'm afraid she wouldn't be valued by him in the future.Originally, it was just a chance encounter specially created by her to go out, and I just wanted to say a few more words to her at that time...

However, thinking of all the things the two of them experienced together later, and thinking of the changes in himself from the inside to the outside after getting her, he couldn't help feeling, if he hadn't gone to Chu's mansion and the rain in the pavilion, wouldn't he Just miss her?What would life be like without her?

I couldn't help but go to see her again, and saw her smiling, tasting the dishes on the table one by one. After noticing his gaze, she paused, looked at the jug on the table, and asked, "Would you like Don't want to have a few drinks?"

He nodded, "The 'Xianrenluo' from Zuixianlou is indeed a fine wine, just drink two cups!"

She took the jug and poured him a glass herself. Before she dropped her hand, he said, "Don't you want to have a taste?"

She has always been poor at drinking, not to mention strong white wine, even that kind of sweet and sour fruit wine, she will get drunk if she drinks too much, but it is rare to come out tonight, so she said: "The concubine will have a drink with the master." Poured myself a small glass.

This Xianrenluo was indeed good wine, as soon as it was poured into the cup, the strong aroma came out. Even though she didn't like to drink, she became curious at this time, took the initiative to pick up the wine glass, and drank it with Song Chen.It's just that it's strong wine after all, but she couldn't bear it. After drinking a small cup, her face and internal organs burned quickly.

Seeing that the beauty's face was like a peach, he was worried that if he drank any more, he might miss tonight's schedule, so he put down his glass and said, "I've tasted all the delicious food and wine, let's go for a walk?"

"Ah."

She got up, accompanied him downstairs, and walked into the bustling crowd.

Although it is called Qiqiao City, but in time for the festive season, there are actually everything sold on both sides of the road, including rouge and gouache for girls, pens, inks, papers and inkstones that literati like, and various snacks and toys. It is very lively. Don't buy anything, but take a slow walk and watch the flowers, which is also very interesting.

After walking a few steps forward, a stall on the side of the road attracted the two of them to stop.The objects on the stall are different from other stores. Except for some incense candles, there are actually a pair of copper locks. This one is a novelty. Chu Xue immediately became interested. Said: "This lock is so small, it doesn't look like a locker. What is it for?"

The stall owner was a woman in her fifties. When she saw a visitor, she immediately greeted her with a smile and said, "What this lady said is that this is not the lock used on the chest, but the concentric lock."

"Concentric lock?" Chu Xue had never heard of it, and thought it was very new.

"That's right," the stall owner explained further with a smile, "You guys are probably from other places. I don't know. There is a very famous Moon God Temple in our capital, just in front of it. Whenever young men and women have someone they like, they want to There is nothing wrong with coming here to pray for a good marriage. After worshiping the moon god, the old man, buy a pair of concentric locks and send them back to your sweetheart. This good marriage is a certainty, and it will never run away. Our locks have been opened in the temple. It's bright, it's amazing!"

Chu Xue was raised in a deep boudoir, and had never heard of this Moon God Temple. Song Chen had heard of it before, but as a prince, he was not very interested in it, but seeing that Chu Xue was so interested, he asked, "Do you like it?" ? Buy a pair if you like it!"

Chu Xue smiled, put down the small lock, and said, "This is for a young man to ask for marriage. I don't need to buy anything else I need for marriage."

Seeing that the business was about to fail, the stall owner hurried to stay and said: "Ma'am, what you said is wrong. This is not specially prepared for unmarried men and women. Since it is a concentric lock, it is also suitable for husband and wife to buy a pair as a gift! Concentric locks and concentric, husband and wife You are also in the same heart, what a good meaning! I think the two of you have a very strong relationship, this official may as well buy a pair for his wife, seeing that you two are rich and noble, you will surely have a prosperous family and a prosperous family!"

The mother-in-law spoke nicely, and she came out to coax the beauties. Song Chen was about to say "I bought it", but Chu Xue shook her head and said, "No need, there is still excitement ahead, sir, let's go!"

As he spoke, he pulled him forward.

He was a little strange, and asked her in a low voice while walking, "What's the matter, don't you like it?"

She smiled slightly and said: "This lock is an auspicious item, and it is small and exquisite, but if I let my master buy it, it is really against the etiquette and law, and I am afraid that others will criticize it. I don't like it either, but I haven't seen it before. just asking."

Although she tried her best to smile, she could see that she was a little stiff. Song Chen was even more puzzled, and also puzzled by what she said, and asked, "It's just two small locks, so why is it against etiquette?"

She stopped, lowered her eyes and said softly: "How dare a concubine be commensurate with my husband and wife?"

With a thump in his heart, Song Chen finally understood that this was what she cared about.

That's right, she has been his concubine from the time of marriage to now, whether she is called side concubine or noble concubine, even the current imperial concubine, she is still a concubine, how can she be called his husband and wife?Just ask a concubine, and with their status, if she dares to call herself a wife and spread the word, wouldn't it be against the law of etiquette?
He knew that she always respected the rules. No matter how much he favored her, she always put etiquette first and never dared to exceed the rules to become arrogant. This was what he loved most about her, but at this moment, it made him feel a little distressed.

Did he wrong her for too long?
Talking about the old things tonight, he knew that with Chu Lin's official position, Xue'er couldn't afford to be a concubine, and in order to get her, he really used his power to pressure him. Since she came to his side, he has suffered a lot because of his status as a concubine, especially These hardships were inflicted on her by her wife, whom she thought to be a virtuous one.

After giving birth to Xuan'er and An'an, the reason why she was promoted to imperial concubine was because Xu Jinhe reserved the back seat for the eldest son at that time, but now, the poisonous woman has gone to the cold palace, and the back seat has been vacated, isn't he Time to think about rectifying her name?

Can Cher afford it?

of course.

There is no need to think about it at all, Xue'er was born in a noble family, her education is extremely good, she is really gentle and virtuous, and now she has given birth to two daughters and a son for him, and she is good at palace affairs, how can she not afford the second place?

In the past, I felt that the middle palace was not easy to change hands. It was indeed for the sake of the eldest son, but now the middle palace is also empty. As far as he is concerned, it has not affected Chi'er's position as the crown prince. The second son is indeed implicated by his vicious biological mother. , and almost harmed the youngest son and daughter, but at least Chi'er is still good, and he believes that if Xue'er is queen, she will support Chi'er.

This can be seen from her dedication to Chi'er's marriage.If she really didn't think about Chi'er, she could choose someone from a low family background for Chi'er, but the first selection condition she put forward that day was to be from a high family background, so it can be seen that she is indeed a very good concubine mother.

I believe that in the future, she will also be a good stepmother.

(End of this chapter)