Chapter 557 The Legend of Zhen Huan An Lingrong 14
Chapter 557 The Legend of Zhen Huan An Lingrong 14
An Lingrong curled the corners of her mouth in satisfaction, and looked forward to the emperor's appointment to "view the flowers" even more.
At the end of the Si hour, An Lingrong was leaning on the couch, holding a volume of poetry in her hand, flipping through it. The sunlight shone through the window lattice onto her, giving her a golden halo.
"My beloved concubine seems a little absent-minded today?"
A deep and magnetic voice sounded in her ears. An Lingrong was delighted and quickly stood up to greet him, only to see Yinzhen, dressed in casual clothes, walking in with the gait of a dragon and a tiger.
"Your Majesty is so busy with state affairs that I thought..." An Lingrong lowered her head shyly, with a hint of anger and expectation in her tone.
Yinzhen held her in his arms, scratched her nose lovingly, and said with a smile: "I promised Rong'er what I promised her, and I will not forget it. Come on, accompany me to the Imperial Garden to enjoy the flowers."
When An Lingrong heard this, her heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey. She nodded shyly and let Yinzhen lead her to the imperial garden.
The winter is bleak and everything is withering, only the wintersweets are in full bloom in the imperial garden. Dots of golden color dot the snow-covered branches, and the subtle fragrance floats in the air, adding a bit of warmth to this cold winter day.
"Rong'er, look, this wintersweet blooms proudly in the snow and frost, and is not afraid of the severe cold. It is somewhat similar to you." Yinzhen pointed at the golden tree and said softly.
How could the emperor be so reckless?
An Lingrong followed his gaze and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am no match for the tenacity and nobleness of this winter plum. It is only with your protection that I can live safely in this harem."
Hearing this, Yinzhen stopped and turned to look at her, with a trace of heartache in his deep eyes: "Rong'er, you are belittling yourself again. Your talent, your kindness, and your gentleness are beyond the reach of others. In this harem, you just need to be yourself. Those hypocritical and pretentious people are not worth your bother."
"Your Majesty..." An Lingrong felt warm in her heart and her eyes were slightly moist.
Yinzhen gently held her in his arms, and his deep, magnetic voice rang in her ears: "I know that you are walking on thin ice in the harem and are cautious everywhere. However, I hope you can understand that my feelings for you are not based on these illusory things, but because of you, your kindness, your talent, and your gentleness, which all make me deeply fascinated."
"Your Majesty..." An Lingrong snuggled in his arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, feeling extremely at ease.
"I said I would protect you, and I will not go back on my word." Yinzhen gently stroked her hair, his tone firm and gentle.
An Lingrong raised her head, tears sparkling in her eyes. She stood on tiptoes and kissed his thin lips.
Yinzhen was stunned at first, but then he took the initiative and deepened the kiss.
Under the wintersweet tree, two figures hugged each other tightly, looking particularly warm and touching under the warm winter sun.
A clear and pleasant singing voice came from not far away, interrupting the ambiguous atmosphere between the two people.
Yinzhen frowned in displeasure and was about to ask, but An Lingrong gently pulled his sleeve and said softly, "Your Majesty, this song is quite unique. Why don't we go and take a look?"
Seeing that she was in high spirits, Yinzhen didn't want to spoil her fun, so he took her hand and walked towards the singing.
In an octagonal pavilion not far away, a woman in a goose yellow dress was singing Kunqu Opera with her back to them. Her figure was graceful and her voice was melodious and sweet, like a yellow oriole singing out of a valley, clear and melodious.
"Your Majesty, this must be Yu Da Ying, right? I have heard that she has a great singing voice. After seeing her today, I find that she is indeed worthy of her reputation." An Lingrong said softly, looking at the goose yellow figure.
Yinzhen said "hmm" lightly and didn't say much.
When the song ended, Yu Ying'er slowly turned around and bowed to Yinzhen: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May your Highness be blessed with good health."
She raised her head, revealing a pretty face and a pair of big watery eyes. She looked so bright and shining that I felt pity for her.
"What's wrong? Is Yu Da Ying's eyesight not very good? He only saw me but not Concubine Zhen?!"
Yu Ying'er was startled by Yinzhen's sudden question and quickly knelt on the ground, her delicate body trembling slightly: "I...I deserve to die. I was blind for a moment and didn't see Concubine Zhen. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Yinzhen looked coldly at Yu Ying'er kneeling on the ground, with a flash of disgust in his eyes. Yu relied on her beauty and the ability to sing a few lines of Kunqu opera to become arrogant and look down on others. She was really ignorant!
"Yu, are you really short-sighted? Or do you simply not take me and Concubine Zhen seriously?" Yinzhen's tone was cold, and his majesty was intimidating without him getting angry.
Yu Ying'er was so frightened after hearing this that she kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I dare not do that! I was just careless for a moment and I did not intend to offend Your Majesty and Concubine Zhen. Please understand!"
Seeing Yu Ying'er pale with fear, An Lingrong felt sorry for her and said softly, "Your Majesty, I must have made an unintentional mistake. Your Majesty should not blame her."
"Rong'er is really kindhearted, so tolerant and generous to everyone. It's a pity that not everyone in the harem is as kind as my beloved concubine."
Seeing An Lingrong pleading for her, Yu Ying'er felt a little relieved and kowtowed to express her gratitude: "Thank you, Concubine Zhen, for your plea. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy!"
Yinzhen looked at Yu Ying'er's trembling appearance, and felt even more disgusted, so he said coldly: "Get up! I have something important to discuss with Zhenpin today, you can leave now!"
Yu Ying'er felt as if she had been pardoned and quickly stood up and left.
After Yu Ying'er left, Yinzhen took An Lingrong's hand and said softly, "Rong'er, I know you are kind-hearted and can't bear to see others suffer. But the harem is not as peaceful and tranquil as it seems on the surface. There are hidden dangers. You must be careful in everything and never trust anyone easily. Do you understand?"
An Lingrong felt warm at heart after hearing this. She held Yinzhen's hand and said softly, "I understand. Your Majesty, please take care of yourself."
Yinzhen smiled slightly, took An Lingrong into his arms, and whispered: "My beloved concubine is really considerate. I am so lucky to have you by my side."
An Lingrong snuggled in Yinzhen's arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, and felt extremely at ease.
Yinzhen gently stroked the back of An Lingrong's hand and said softly, "The scenery of this imperial garden is a perfect match for you. It is both so gentle and moving."
An Lingrong lowered her head shyly, her cheeks flushed, just like the peach blossoms in full bloom in spring, delicate and beautiful. "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. How can I compare with the spring scenery in this garden?"
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