Qingyun Weiyang

Chapter 38: Missing

King Xian has been missing for four years, and his life and death are unknown. Most people think he is dead. I don't know if it is Yun Jin who is unwilling to give up or the little emperor.

She always felt that Yun Jin didn't love her husband. There were rumors in the market that the two had a disagreement, and it was only later that the virtuous king accepted the side concubine.Four years ago, the former empress personally marched, and at that time, Qin Yu was already favored to inherit the throne, and Yun Jin was in charge of the court to assist the government.

Although the virtuous king is the younger brother of the former empress's mother and compatriots, he has mediocre qualifications and mediocrity. He only has a hobby of archery and rarely goes to court on weekdays.On the contrary, it was Yun Jin's son Qin Yu who, under the influence of the former empress, had discovered his talent and talent for governing the country. It was only at a young age that his mother Yun Jin assisted in the government.

The former empress didn't trust anyone, but she had more trust in Yun Jin, so she paved the way for their mother and son before the end came.Yun Jin already had a great strategy, but it was only because she was indifferent by nature, not fighting or grabbing, and always keeping a low profile, that she won the reputation of the first virtuous concubine.No one would have thought that this virtuous concubine could call the wind and rain in the turbulent court.

Back then, the virtuous king was bewitched by traitors and took advantage of the former empress's expedition to take back the power of the court from Yun Jin. In terms of royal bloodlines and seniority, his wife was not in her turn.However, when Yun Jin was oppressed by all officials, her husband was aggressive and made an astonishing move, ordering people to put her husband, the Xian Wang, into the sky prison, and threatened that if the Xian Wang had no regrets, he would end the relationship between husband and wife. Good story, as for the future, Nalan Qing only heard sporadically some rumors that the virtuous king admitted his mistake and went to the battlefield to atone for his sins.

I'm afraid there are other things that I don't know about, but I just saw that Yunjin's expression was very cold when he mentioned King Xian, but it was the little emperor who had a deep relationship with King Xian and his father and son since childhood.Yun Jin has always been strict with his son, but King Xian doted on Qin Yu. This kind of emotional dedication always made the young Qin Yu's affection for his father deeper.

Na Lanqing was afraid that Yun Jin would reject everything for the sake of his son, and resist everything that might hurt his son.She is strict just to hope that her son will become a dragon, and her love for her son is hidden in her doting eyes.

This incident happened unexpectedly, and Nalan Qing was really depressed. She thought that the virtuous king was dead, but if the little emperor's obsession persisted, Yun Jin would always be called the virtuous king's wife. For the sake of his son's reputation and feelings, he will not mess around.

Now it's all right, it's my turn to beat the vinegar jar all over the floor, so that the whole backyard is full of sour smell.

"My lord~~~" Shihan took advantage of the gap between the guards and slipped over.

"What's the matter?" Nalan Qing frowned slightly, every time Shi Han came to find him, there must be nothing good.

Shihan scratched his head, feeling embarrassed, but seeing Nalanqing seemed displeased, he asked with concern, "Empress Dowager Yun rejected you again?"

"Presumptuous! This deity is also something you can tease?" Nalan Qing deliberately lowered his face and stared at him. Even if he was rejected, he must not lose his bearing and demeanor.

Shi Han pursed his mouth, fearing that Nalan Qing would tear his own mouth apart if he got angry, so he bowed to Nalan Qing, "My lord, I just want to remind you that it's already...December."

"December?" Nalan Qing thought of December now, did time pass so fast, half a year after entering the palace, many things happened, it seemed like it was yesterday, and it was already the end of the year.

"No, you only have the Empress Dowager Yun in your heart, and I can remember the small ones for you. You have to go to the Hui family every December. The general ledger is waiting for you to look over, and the sub-ledgers are waiting for you to print and put in the warehouse. There are also accounts from all walks of life. Tax book, don’t you have to review it yourself?”

Na Lanqing used to never care about taxes, but since Yun Jin became the empress dowager, she checked the tax accounts every year and found that there were evasions for two consecutive years. She immediately reprimanded and punished the relevant persons in charge. No one dared to miss out on the taxes paid by Lan's property, and this year it was the counting month again, so Nalan Qing had to go back.

Either way, Nalan Qing is not in a happy mood now, and it just so happens that Yun Jin resists this feeling again, so why not leave for a while to let himself adjust his mood.Perhaps, in the days of leaving, Yunjin will also miss herself, so as to confirm her mind?

"I heard that the palace people can now ask to show the palace to visit relatives?"

"That's right, the lord can go out for five days with such an official rank, but this time is not enough for you to go back to Qingzhou. My little one, it's better for you to ask the queen mother for leave in person." Shihan Ke looked forward to going back together, But he didn't know that Nalanqing didn't want to take him back at all.

"Prepare a thousand-mile horse for me, Qingzhou is far away, I don't want to waste time on the road." Nalan Qing didn't want to delay returning to the palace, after all, he had a love in his heart, and he would have concerns wherever he went.

"Yes, little one, let's make arrangements."

In Yunqi Palace, it was getting colder and the palace staff bought more bedding for Yunjin, and stoves were lit everywhere in the palace for Yunjin to keep warm.The sudden appearance of Mu San made Yun Jin calm down a bit. Even if King Xian died, she would still be his wife. Qin Yu loved his father, and it was absolutely impossible for him to accept his mother being with someone else.

The waves that had been aroused gradually calmed down, and Yun Jin felt relieved. She couldn't have it in the first place, and she didn't feel uncomfortable if she didn't expect extravagance.It's just that she didn't seem to realize that she was already used to Nalan Qing being around, and she was also used to her presence in this palace.

She didn't know that no matter whether a person is close to her or not, as long as she is around, she will make people feel at ease.So when Nalanqing asked for leave to go home, her mood was extremely complicated.

"Everyone in the palace can ask for leave to visit relatives, so of course you can. Do you want to leave for a few days?" Yun Jin seemed calm, but in fact, there was always an unclear emotion in her heart.

"I need at least seven days."

"Seven days..." Yun Jin frowned lightly, has it been so long...

"Nalan's family property inventory at the end of the year, if I don't go back and watch, how to ensure that those profiteers will not evade taxes, I don't want the queen mother to worry about these things, at least the Nalan family must let you have no worries." Nalanqing said leisurely. Smiling, her tone was full of doting, but the word "profiteer" amused Yun Jin, she pursed the corners of her lips lightly, "Who would say that my clan members are profiteers."

"Businessmen are traitors, serious collusion between officials and businessmen, Nalan's family business is too big, there will always be omissions in the management at all levels, but since I took over, no one dares to mess around with taxation. Anyway, no matter how many times you are hurt by the Queen Mother I'm still happy to do this." Nalan Qing's sullen look suddenly made Yun Jin feel a little cute, and this high-ranking Patriarch Nalan occasionally acted like a baby, which was very charming.

"When did Aijia hurt your heart?" Yun Jin pretended to be calm.

"It's clear that you deliberately let the minister hear about the virtuous king. Didn't you mean to hurt my heart?" Nalan Qing raised her eyebrows. It's useless not to admit it. In short, her heart is like a mirror.

Yun Jin didn't say a word, she intentionally let Nalan Qing be present, who told her not to reject Lin Zirui, but how could she just admit it, making herself appear so stingy.

"It's just a coincidence." She replied lightly.

"What a coincidence...Anyway, the Empress Dowager probably doesn't want to see the minister in the near future, and the minister is leaving today to bid farewell to the Empress Dowager."

"Are you in such a hurry?" Yun Jin thought she was just joking, at least she wouldn't leave immediately. When she heard that she was leaving, she finally adjusted her mood and began to fluctuate again.

Nalan Qing lightly raised the corners of her lips, turned around with a gentle smile on her face, and with a trace of expectation, she leaned forward slightly and approached her, "Could it be that the queen mother is reluctant to let me leave?"

"It's just that I didn't expect it to be so fast. If you are in a hurry, then you can leave. Aijia is sure." What else could Yun Jin say, there was no reason to keep her.

"Then...give me a hug." Nalan Qing opened his arms, his eyes shining brightly.

Yun Jin raised her head in surprise, her first reaction was to see if there was anyone around, this Nalan Qing was becoming more and more disregarding the occasion, this is the main hall of Yunqi Palace during the day, there are countless guards and palace people outside, this is still Be coquettish.

"How decent is it..." Yun Jin glanced at her reproachfully.

"How decent is it?" Nalan Qing didn't want to care about that, pulled Yun Jin into his arms, hugged her tightly, and just left the sky, she started to miss her even before she left.

Love is really a strange thing.

"Nalanqing!" Yunjin tried to struggle, but Nalanqing hugged her even tighter. For some reason, this kind of physical contact made people feel comfortable. Yunjin even felt that she didn't have the strength to break free. I have been at ease before, and the sweetness like nectar spreads in my heart after a long time.

"It will take seven days or even longer for me to go away. One day is like three autumns. How did you let me survive so many springs, summers, autumns and winters? This embrace will be enough for me to recollect for a long time, I'm afraid it's not enough." Nalan Qing As he said, clasping his hands together, encircling Yun Jin's body and wrapping her, if he could hold her like this all the time, the time would stand still here, and he would be really happy.

Gentle words can always turn into invisible sweetness that envelopes her, and Nalan Qing's deep affection can melt her more than the previous eagerness and sincerity.

"It's not like you won't come back." Yun Jin slowly gave up struggling, her tone became gentle, but she didn't dare to raise her hand to hug her back.

"Then...are you afraid that I won't come back?" Nalan Qing tilted his head and whispered into Yun Jin's ear, with a breath, a light itching hit, Yun Jin suddenly felt a strange feeling all over his body, It was as if the feelings in her heart had flowed into her body, making her feel terrified, even ashamed.

She hurriedly pushed Nalan Qing away, and took a few steps back, panic flashed in her eyes, and she was even a little at a loss, "If you want to leave, you should start now, don't waste time."

Nalan Qing looked at her with a strong smile, and didn't say much, she knew that Yun Jin was nervous and uneasy, and she didn't want to force others to make things difficult for her, and she really had to go.

"It's cold, I'll be fine these few days, I'll leave..." Nalan Qing's lips were always slightly raised, she almost stepped back out of the main hall, even with one last look, she couldn't bear to give up.

Yun Jin didn't even dare to watch her leave, but just caressed her heart, feeling that the heart was still beating irregularly, what was the feeling just now?It has never occurred to her, what kind of thought did she have, she feels that she has reached the edge of a cliff, and if she indulges a little more, she will be doomed.

She hesitated for a long time before slowly calming down.When she raised her head again, Nalan Qing had disappeared.

On the first day of Nalan Qing's departure from the palace, Yun Jin went up and down, reviewed memorials, and occasionally discussed state affairs with Qin Yu. Life returned to calm, as if there was no difference.

The second day after Nalan Qing left the palace, it was still the same.

On the third day of Nalan Qing's departure from the palace, there was a heavy rain and thunder and lightning all day long. Yun Jin couldn't sleep at night, and could always be awakened by the rumbling thunder.

The lights were dim, and a red candle was lit in the dim Yunqi Palace. Yun Jin got up, put on a coat, and walked to the window.A flash of lightning flashed across, and the sky seemed to be lit by a bright lamp, illuminating her face.

Nalanqing should have returned to Qingzhou. If he worked hard, he should be able to avoid the rainstorm.The cold wind blowing outside the window, Yun Jin felt a chill, and felt melancholy inexplicably, she turned around and glanced at the huge bedroom, it was empty and silent.

After so many years, I should get used to it. Why do I suddenly feel so lonely?Especially when thinking of Nalan Qing...Yun Jin sighed melancholy, life was disturbed by her just like that, it was originally a calm pool of clear water, but now it was full of waves.

On the fourth and fifth day after Nalan Qing left...

Yun Jin didn't know how she spent the past few days, and since the heavy rain on the third day, she always felt flustered for no reason.It was the same life as before, but suddenly felt that the time became difficult to bear, and she found that only when she was thinking about Nalan Qing, did she feel that the time passed very slowly.

Is it so hard to miss someone?When she once liked the former empress, Yun Jin would miss her occasionally, but she was relieved when she knew she was well. He had never felt this deep missing. What is it?Now the feeling towards Nalan Qing has surpassed before, making life even more difficult.

On the sixth day of Nalan Qing's departure from the palace, Yun Jin's originally depressed mood gradually improved. She said that she would be back soon after coming back on the [-]th.She even stood on the high court corridor of the palace and looked into the distance, longing for that figure to appear again.

Before she knew it, Nalan Qing had already settled in her heart.

It's just that the torrential rain continued, and the sky seemed to have collapsed, with crazy precipitation.Yun Jin was worried that the people would be affected by the disaster, so he issued an order ordering all the prefectures to pay close attention to the towns along the river to prevent floods.

On the seventh day, Yun Jin was still standing at the high place of the courtyard corridor, where he could see the gate of the palace, waiting for the person who was about to return.But she had been waiting here since the next court, and it was almost evening, and there was still no sign of Nalan Qing, and there was no news of her return.

"Queen, it's getting late, go back to the palace."

"Master Lang has been away for a few days?" She actually remembered the time, but she was afraid that she might have misremembered the time, so Nalan Qing didn't come back.

"It's the seventh day. Perhaps Mr. Lang is interrupted by the weather. Don't worry too much, Queen Mother. Mr. Lang will come back as soon as he finishes his work." Yuan Xi buttoned up the cloak for her while speaking. Yun Jin would always come here to take a look around, and she cared so much in her heart, but she still rejected the Patriarch a thousand miles away.

Yuan Xi shook his head helplessly, the queen mother is carrying too much, when will she let go of herself and live for herself once.

"Stand for a while, and Ai's family will go back." Yun Jin persistently looked into the distance, her slender figure actually felt a little lonely.

The wanton rain washed the palace, and the water under the eaves seemed to form a curtain, blocking Yun Jin's sight.Because of the heavy rain, the distance gradually turned into mist, and the palace gate seemed far away, yet that worrying figure was still missing.