Fu Cha Rongyin travels into Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Ruyi looked at him gently and soothed him softly, as if she wanted to use her voice to soothe the pain of the whipping he had just received.

"Get up."

Ruyi's gaze lingered on Ling Yunche for a moment, her heart filled with emotion. She reached out her hand and made a gesture to help Ling Yunche up.

"Please accompany me for a walk."

Ling Yunche was slightly startled, then responded, "Yes, Madam."

Qingmei felt like her breathing was about to stop. What was going on?

The two of them slowly walked out of the bedroom, as if they had returned to the time when they were in the cold palace.

Ruyi felt that although they were in difficult situations at that time, they supported each other and their friendship was pure and sincere.

But at the moment it seems that Ling Yunche has nothing to say.

Ruyi was the first to break the silence and asked softly, "Ling Yunche, how have you been doing in Mulan Paddock over the past two years?"

Ling Yunche lowered his head slightly and thought for a moment. "Your Majesty, I am living very well here. Usually, not many people come here. I only need to feed the horses and clean the stables. It is quite leisurely and comfortable. There is no intrigue and disturbance in the palace. Life is very peaceful."

Ruyi nodded slightly, her eyes falling on Ling Yunche's face, "You've lost weight."

Ling Yunche smiled faintly, "Your Majesty, my humble servant's life in Mulan Paddock is hard, but it is also easy. No one will want to harm me, so it doesn't matter if I lose some weight."

Ruyi sighed softly, "Your eyes are different too."

Ling Yunche didn't expect Ruyi's observation to be so meticulous, and then a hint of emotion flashed in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, in the past two years, I have been in Mulan Paddock. Every night I look at the moon in the sky, thinking of you, the days in the palace, and your kindness to me. My heart cannot calm down for a long time."

Ruyi looked at him quietly, waiting for him to continue.

Ling Yunche's gaze became distant and deep, "Your Majesty, I remember when we were in the Jiangning Palace, Your Majesty risked her life to protect me."

"And after the queen fell into the water... the child she lost... I feel extremely guilty. If it weren't for me, the queen wouldn't have suffered this ordeal."

Ruyi shook her head gently, her eyes full of tenderness, "The past is over. No matter what, we must take good care of the present and work hard to live. Remember who hurt us, instead of just dwelling on the guilt."

Her words warmed Ling Yunche.

Ling Yunche was deeply moved after hearing Ruyi's words. He looked at Ruyi deeply and bowed again, "Your Majesty's advice will be remembered in my heart."

Ruyi was a little surprised. She didn't understand why Ling Yunche, who was always free and easy, was so polite to her. She quickly said, "Ling Yunche, we can just get along as usual. There's no need to be so polite. To me, you are a friend, a benefactor, and a confidant."

Ling Yunche nodded silently, but secretly vowed in his heart that he must protect Ruyi this time.

Qingmei followed behind not too far away, her head almost spinning like a rattle, making sure no one noticed what was happening here.

How on earth could a concubine become such a close friend of a guard? She really couldn't figure it out no matter how hard she tried.

The two continued to stroll through the paddock, the sun shining down on them, seeming to cover them with a golden glow.

Ruyi quietly enjoyed the tranquility of the moment.

Ruyi looked at the green grass around her and spoke softly, "Although I am in the palace, my life seems prosperous every day, but in fact it is full of helplessness. Many times, I really miss the days in the cold palace. I have you and惢心 by my side. There are not so many intrigues, and it is all simple happiness."

Ling Yunche frowned slightly, "My queen, now you are the Empress Xian, and you have given birth to a prince for the emperor. Why do you still miss the days in the cold palace? The handkerchiefs you embroidered at that time were barely enough to make a living."

Qingmei almost laughed out of anger when she heard this. Could it be that this guard had lost his memory?

She had been following Concubine Xian's side these days, and every time she heard her recalling the good and bad times, she had gained some understanding of the situation at that time.

The handkerchiefs that her predecessor, Suo Xin, and her current queen, who almost went blind from working so hard to embroider, were all sold through the guard named Ling Yunche in order to earn some money to improve their food.

But didn’t Ling Yunche embezzle half of the money?

If he really felt so sorry for Concubine Xian, why didn't he pay some of the money out of his own pocket, or take less or not take it at all? How can he have the nerve to say the words "barely making ends meet" now?

She turned her head and looked at Ruyi, who had a happy face, as if she didn't feel at all how hard it was at that time.

Yes, Qingmei had been doing the work of eight people during the time she followed her. I think that Senior Suo Xin, who followed her to the cold palace, had to do the work of eighty people at that time. That's why her queen didn't want to come out in that environment, thinking about how simple and happy life would be.

Another day of looking for an opportunity to run away.

Ruyi smiled bitterly, "In this palace, there are calculations everywhere, and everyone will do anything for their own benefit. When we were in the cold palace, although we were in trouble, we were able to support each other, and you even saved me from being bitten by a poisonous snake regardless of your own life."

Ling Yunche was silent for a moment, then slowly consoled her, "Your Majesty, no matter when or where, I will protect you. As long as you need me, I will do my best."

Ruyi's heart warmed, and she looked at Ling Yunche with eyes full of gratitude, "Ling Yunche, now you are finally no longer obsessed with Wei Yanwan, but with your words, I am satisfied."

Qingmei looked at Ruyi's dark mauve palace dress numbly. Why should you, a concubine, care about who a guard is obsessed with? What are you so satisfied with? You don't want to live, but I do.

My cousin next door in my hometown is still waiting for me to get married when I reach the age of marriage... Stop talking, please stop talking...

They walked on the grass for a long time until the sun set and its afterglow shone on the earth.

Ruyi looked at the sunset in the sky, and seemed to realize that time passed so quickly. She gently reminded Ling Yunche, "It's getting late, you should go back."

Ling Yunche bowed slightly and said, "Take care, Your Majesty. I'll take my leave." He seemed to be keeping a distance, but his eyes never left Ruyi. After paying his respects, he turned his back to Ruyi and left.

Ruyi knew that the emperor was most likely looking for her at this time, but as she looked at Ling Yunche's departing back, a complex emotion surged in her heart.

She knew that in this deep palace, the fate of her and Ling Yunche was full of variables, but she also believed that no matter what the future held, the friendship between them would never change.

Day two.

The autumn hunting ceremony begins.

Gao Xiyue, as the highest-ranking imperial concubine present, stood in the first place, followed by Su Lujun, Jin Yuyan, and Ruyi, who were all imperial concubines. The concubines behind them stood according to their ranks.

Ruyi took a step to the side slightly. This position made it seem as if she was facing the emperor directly. She looked with satisfaction at her young man who was riding a white horse and speaking with high spirits.

"The Autumn Hunt Ceremony is a family tradition of our dynasty. It is used to train people in martial arts and to win over the vassal states. It has a profound purpose. Let's go to the hunting ground and have a great autumn hunt!"

The emperor was wearing a sword and a bow and arrow, and was followed by the princes. It was obvious that he was in high spirits.

The brothers are also eager to perform well.

Although Gao Xiyue was standing there, her whole gaze was fixed on Yonglian, Yongqi and Su Lujun's child.

Needless to say, these two have been learning horseback kung fu from Fuheng since they were young, especially Yonglian, who has been trained in every way to become the future emperor, and he will surely show his talents in this autumn hunt.

But Gao Xiyue was also a little worried. Before coming here, she ate vegetarian food for several days sincerely, copied Buddhist scriptures by hand, prayed to the Bodhisattva, and wished the cubs to be safe.

Not only that, Gao Xiyue also asked Moxin to tell her father that she had no way to leave the palace, and asked her father to donate a large sum of money for incense to the most efficacious temple on her behalf, kowtow a few more times, ask for a few blessed amulets, and also get more gold and silver to fill her small treasury, and send them all to the palace.

After the amulet wrapped in layer upon layer of red cloth was delivered, Gao Xiyue was the first to deliver it to the Queen's bedside, tied it on her personally, and also asked for an extra string of Buddhist beads for her.

Then she secretly called Yonglian over and put a peace amulet on him personally, not forgetting to give one to Wei Yanwan. She was busy inside and outside for a long time, and gave her many instructions. Then she returned to her palace and put one on Jingxue, who was as fair and clean as a snowball.

She asked Mo Xin to deliver the remaining amulets to Hai Lan and Su Lujun on her behalf, and checked them in front of them to make sure there was no problem with the amulets before leaving.

Gao Xiyue really thought of everything she could think of. She felt her heart pounding from before the autumn hunt to when it officially started.

There is no need to worry about what will happen to the emperor. After all, the emperor is known as the true dragon emperor. Even if something really goes wrong, countless people will probably rush forward at all costs to show off.

What she was really worried about was Yonglian.

Su Lujun looked honest and obedient. She didn't have the courage to fight for anything without the bad guys instigating her. Even though the Queen was now bedridden, she had no ulterior motives.

As for Jin Yuyan and Ruyi, it doesn’t matter how they fight. If these two guys with sons see that the Queen is now weak, they will have some inappropriate thoughts.

Gao Xiyue glanced at Jin Yuyan and Ruyi who were standing behind her. One was a tribute to the Yu family, and her mind was full of her noble son, while the other was just thinking about climbing up the wall and shaking mushrooms. She suddenly lost her mind and gave up a child for a guard.

These two must not arrange anyone to harm Yonglian during the autumn hunt, otherwise I will never let them off easily!