Fate with you

The place where your Majesty sees is located in the Hall of Qinzheng.

The Hall of Qinzheng is located on Penglai Island on Taiye Lake, where the emperor handled government affairs when he visited the island.

It is unheard of to set up the imperial court here.Mu Sheng didn't know what the emperor was up to, there were already officials whispering to each other, and some bold officials came forward to ask her tentatively.Mu Sheng just smiled and said: "I don't know either, let's just follow His Majesty's orders."

Seeing her evasive words, the officials didn't know whether they believed it or pretended to believe it, but they gradually calmed down.

After waiting for about a stick of incense, the emperor arrived late.

Because of his highest official rank, Mu Sheng stood at the head of the crowd, and when the emperor sat down, he led all the officials to kneel and bow.

Meng Xiuyi looked down, raised his hand, frowned, and pulled himself together: "Get up."

When Mu Sheng got up, she looked up quickly, only to see that her face was pale, there was a trace of tiredness between her brows, her lips were extremely pale, and the pupils in her eyes were slightly dilated.

It seems that it is a bit of a symptom of being overworked and unable to sleep at night.

Taking a closer look at His Majesty's expression, there was a deep sense of impatience hidden under the calm expression, and she would not have noticed it if she hadn't met each other day and night.Mu Sheng was several times more careful than Shi Cai, lest she would be annoyed by an inappropriate thing today.The bad words that His Majesty saw that day were only in private, others didn't know, if she was reprimanded by His Majesty in front of everyone today, it would be very difficult for her to move forward in the future.

Mu Sheng was secretly cautious and didn't want to. At the beginning of the call, the emperor's tone was gentle, and the questions he asked were quite regular, without being sharp or tricky.

Except for a few who are really perfunctory in government affairs, they are not too embarrassing to the ministers.

When it was Mu Sheng's turn, Meng Xiuyi also asked a few common questions like he did to others, such as how was Lin'an last year's corvee?How about rice production, can every household have a full stomach?Mu Sheng also answered in a regular manner, neither outstanding nor faulty, and tried her best not to be faulty or eye-catching.

Meng Xiuyi couldn't understand her level very well. Seeing that she was trying to be unobtrusive, Meng Xiuyi gave her a few more thoughtful glances.

More than [-] people asked questions one by one, and soon the sky darkened.

Palace lanterns have been lit in the palace.

Meng Xiuyi looked at the tired faces on everyone's faces, and was quite considerate: "It's getting late, you can't let Zhu Qing go home with an empty stomach, so let's have dinner with me on this island."

The ministers didn't want to have such an unexpected joy, and all of them were overjoyed for a while, and thanked him quickly.

There are not many people in the whole court who can get a banquet from the emperor, let alone a mere fifth-rank county guard.The ministers were very happy, and they served tea inside, and they held it to their lips, and talked with their neighbors in low voices.

Mu Sheng was perfunctory to the conversation of the sheriff beside her, and her attention was involuntarily placed on the man sitting on the throne.The emperor's face was paler than just now, and his dark eyes also dimmed, but his senses were still sharp, and when he sensed her gaze, he also swept towards her.

Mu Sheng hurriedly looked away, just as the colleague beside her asked something, she quickly turned her head and answered intently.

The light in Meng Xiuyi's eyes dimmed, and Mu Sheng looked intently at the young sheriff beside her, smiling from time to time, the sheriff seemed flattered, it could be seen that he deeply felt for Mu Sheng Attracted by her beautiful appearance, status and her frank yet gentle demeanor.

Meng Xiuyi's gloomy gaze gradually condensed, his pale lips were tightly pursed, and his stomach suddenly felt cramped.

In the past two days, she has been busy with the series of scandals caused by the Ministry of Rites. Last night, she summoned the five prime ministers to discuss the matter. She couldn't sleep all night. Today, she just swallowed a bowl of porridge in a hurry and arrived at Penglai Island. superior.She originally wanted to take advantage of the fact that Penglai Island was surrounded by water and completely isolated from land, and tried to keep Mu Sheng behind, but at this moment, the pain in her stomach made her almost unable to hold on.

She wanted to see Mu Sheng when there were no outsiders around, but she didn't want Mu Sheng to see her fragility and helplessness.

The oral order to give the banquet was spoken in front of everyone, and the emperor kept his word, so naturally he could not take it back.Meng Xiuyi had no choice but to endure the increasingly severe cramps in his stomach, and gestured to Mai Rongen, signaling him to hurry up.

There is a hall specially used for banquets on the island, which can hold a banquet for a hundred people, and the dinner will be served there.

After receiving His Majesty's instructions, Mai Rongen hastily dispatched a few servants to urge for help.

Soon, it will be arranged over there.

Penglai Island is surrounded by water, and the temperature on the island is much lower. In addition, when night falls, it will be chilly in spring. As soon as Mu Sheng walked out of Qinzheng Hall, she couldn't help shivering.

Meng Xiuyi noticed that it was not easy to add clothes to her in front of everyone, so he quickened his pace.

A group of people followed behind the emperor, walking on the road like chasing back and forth, and soon reached the palace.

The palace is brightly lit, the outside is full of guards, and inside the palace servants are staggered, and the food tables are filled with various delicacies.

After being seated, the emperor made a gesture, and the sound of silk and bamboo played.

This is just a simple banquet, so there is no need for all kinds of flowery birthday toasts.But how are the ministers willing to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?Naturally, they either recited poems or wrote Fu, and tried their best to praise the emperor's wisdom, the prosperity of the country, the prosperity of the people, and the cleanliness of the river.

These shepherds, acting on behalf of the Son of Heaven, worked hard in the local area. Meng Xiuyi hosted a banquet today, and the crowd was full of enthusiasm and sincere prayers. She couldn't refuse too much, and most of them took a sip. More than [-] people came down, and there were enough glasses up.

Most of the royal wine in the palace is paid tribute from various places. The wine is clear, mellow in the mouth, and full of stamina.After Meng Xiuyi drank a few cups, he felt his stomach burning like fire, and the pain became more intense.

Mu Sheng sat close to the front, and could clearly see every subtle change on the emperor's face. She soon noticed that the emperor's face was paler than before, and his face was stiff. Although he was still smiling, the smile didn't reach his eyes.

She couldn't help but feel a little worried, but seeing Meng Xiuyi glance at her coldly, as if asking her to mind her own business, Mu Sheng's heart twitched, and the worry was quickly suppressed.It happened that all the other ministers had toasted to His Majesty, and only Mu Sheng was left.

Mu Sheng knew that she was right under her nose. If she hated her, she would hesitate and shrink back, which would only make her look down on her even more, so she simply stood up gracefully and raised her glass to pray: "I respect your majesty, may your majesty always be happy!" Stay young and live forever.”

Unlike the other ministers toasting, Meng Xiuyi just took a sip. After hearing Mu Sheng's congratulations, she drank the wine in the glass in one go, and said slowly, "I accept Shangqing's wishes."

Luantai Shangqing is really different from others.This is the way in everyone's heart.Presumably after tonight, the story of how the emperor looked at Shangqing differently at the banquet will spread.

When the banquet was over, half of the candles in the hall, as thick as a child's arm, had been burned down, and the thick wax oil was piled up high. Meng Xiuyi, supported by Gong'e, went out first.

The remaining ministers were also guided by a few eunuchs, walked out of the hall in twos and threes, and walked towards the lake.Fortunately, everyone finally remembered that they were in front of the imperial court, no matter how excited they were, they did not dare to get carried away, and no one dared to get drunk.

The Taiye Pool is right in front of you. The sparkling lake surface is glowing with soft moonlight under the moonlight, which is beautiful and elegant.Mu Sheng was about to board the boat when she heard an urgent shout from behind: "Master Shangqing, please stay!"

There were several shouts, from far to near.

Mu Sheng turned around to look, and saw Mai Rongen trotting towards her. Seeing her stop, panting heavily, she stepped in front of her, bowed hastily as a salute, and took another look at the person behind her. A minister with curious eyes, regardless of whether he was being rude, stepped to Mu Sheng's side and whispered in her ear: "Your Majesty is ill, and please follow me to the diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible."

Your Majesty is ill!Mu Sheng was startled, looked at Mai Rongen, saw that the corners of his eyes and brows were full of eagerness, and he couldn't help pleading: "My lord, there is no need to delay, let's go with the young one quickly."

Thinking of His Majesty's pale and tired expression during the day and her extremely ugly expression at the table, Mu Sheng immediately said: "Lead the way!"

Nothing matters as much as His Majesty's body!

Penglai Island is an island built by people and manpower, and it is not as spacious as the land.

After walking briskly for about a cup of tea, they arrived outside the emperor's sleeping quarters.

"Your Majesty has not been in Penglai for many years, and this time it came suddenly again. There is no imperial doctor on the island, but fortunately you are here." Mai Rongen couldn't help but rejoice, seeing that Gong'e had opened the palace door, he hurriedly made a gesture of invitation: "My lord, please come in quickly."

Mu Sheng didn't bother to be polite with him, and walked in two steps in three steps.

The curtains in the hall were hung high, and the candlelight flickered weakly. The further you went in, the brighter the light became, until it was as bright as day in front of the emperor's wide dragon couch.

Meng Xiuyi lay sideways on the couch.Her brows were high, her face was like gold paper, her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, her lips were tightly clenched, and she curled up in a posture of isolating outsiders, rolled into a ball, showing pitiful fragility and stubbornness.

Mu Sheng didn't care about saluting, and hurried forward to grab her wrist.

Sensing that someone felt her pulse, Meng Xiuyi struggled to open her eyes. The severe pain in her stomach made her unconscious, but it was enough for her to recognize the person in front of her.

"You..." Meng Xiuyi closed his eyes weakly, feeling embarrassed.

Seeing that she was still conscious, Mu Sheng hurriedly said: "Master Mai has sent someone to the Imperial Medical Office to ask for a doctor's correction, and now I will temporarily let the minister diagnose your majesty."

So, when the doctor arrives, are you going to leave?Just like that day, she turned around without hesitation, refused to explain a word, refused to give in, and only said a plausible sentence, which made her guess for three years alone.

Meng Xiuyi didn't know where the strength came from, she suddenly grabbed Mu Sheng's wrist, Mu Sheng was startled, and instinctively stepped back, trying to retract, Meng Xiuyi's strength was amazing, Mu Sheng used a little strength, I couldn't pull it back, and didn't dare to use more force, so I could only let her hold it.

The meaning of her refusal was so obvious, and she endured it only because she was the emperor.

Meng Xiuyi was completely hopeless, the cramping pain in her stomach became more and more severe, it seemed that a knife had pierced into her stomach, intending to crush all the viscera in her stomach.

Meng Xiuyi let go, turned his head away, and buried his face in the soft pillow.

There was still the power of His Majesty's palm on her wrist, but in a blink of an eye, she isolated her with a decisive gesture.Mu Sheng lowered his eyelids and continued to check her pulse.He touched her forehead again, it was really hot.

The pulse condition was not complicated, and when Mai Rongen came, he had already told about His Majesty's recent busy situation, lack of sleep and food, and Mu Sheng quickly judged what medicine to administer.

She bent down and put Meng Xiuyi's wrist back under the quilt to cover it up, but she heard Meng Xiuyi's whispering whisper.

Mu Sheng couldn't stop her curiosity, and put her ear up.

"Zhaoer..." Meng Xiuyi whispered in a trance, lingering and infinitely attached.