The morning light is faint, and the winter sun also has some warmth. This warmth shines on the skin, making it slightly cool and warm.
When this bouquet of warm sunshine leaked into the hall and completely illuminated the hall, the place where Si'er placed the irises last night was already empty, and the large bunch of irises had disappeared.
In the gap where the direct sunlight shines, there are only a few wisps of light blue-purple tobacco floating in the air. When the sun rises into the sky, the blue-purple tobacco completely disappears.
It's like it has never existed, never arrived, but someone has proven its existence, quietly, sneaking into the night with the wind, moistening things silently.
The closed vermilion door was pushed open, and with a "squeak" sound, the light and shadow moved as the palace door opened and closed, illuminating the dust floating in the air, clustering and dancing wantonly in the sunlight.
Some maids came in quietly, one after another, each carrying towels, copper basins, meals, and soups. The first maid entered the inner hall first.
The inner hall was quiet. The curtains were dense and blocked all the sunlight. There was no movement inside. She gently lifted a corner of the curtain. The first thing she saw was the messy bed. Then she looked at the ups and downs of the bed. I saw the queen's peaceful sleeping face.
She slept extremely obediently, with her fair and tender face sinking into the soft bed. The childishness of the girl and the charm of the woman complemented each other. This night alone, she looked very different from before.
Their queen, speaking of it, is still young.
He is still a tall man, but when he stands with His Majesty, His Majesty always lowers his eyes in shame.
She was sleeping very deeply and was really exhausted. The brocade quilt was pulled to the lower part of her nose by her, only half of her face was exposed. Her small and delicate nose was slightly red. If you look closely, her thick butterfly eyelashes were still wet. It was sticky and sticky on the lower eyelid.
She was lying on her side, her long hair spread behind her, and the brocade quilt on her back was not covered properly, exposing half of her shoulder blades. The eldest palace maid approached and lifted the quilt to cover her again.
When she saw the traces of delicate kisses on the soft skin, she was still stunned for a moment. After a while, she curled up into a smile and helped Xu Lianlang tuck the corners of the quilt.
She closed the bed curtains again, waved to the maids and left.
"Master has to get up late today. We will come back to serve him later. Everyone, please exit first."
"Yes"
She turned sideways and took the lead out again carrying the copper basin filled with warm water. She shook her head at Aunt Wan Chang who had been waiting for a long time.
After all the maids behind her left, she leaned close to Wan Chang's ear and whispered: "It seems that there was a lot of trouble last night. Let's go in again after the queen wakes up."
The ambiguity between the words was easily brought to light. Wan Chang responded, but couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty got up early."
His Majesty still set out on time today, and when he looked around secretly, he couldn't see any other emotions. Just looking at it, the phoenix eyes on the temples are even more shining.
His face was as handsome as ever, but he couldn't hide the joyful smile at the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.
"Men and women are always different. How long has your majesty been holding it in? Naturally, you have to get it all back in one breath."
Wan Chang's cheeks heated up at what she said. She curled her lips and patted her shoulder with her hand, "How old are you? You are a big girl. Are you ashamed of this?"
The eldest maid covered her shoulders and was about to hide away, "Isn't this happy? I'm happy for the empress and for your majesty."
Wan Chang laughed with her. Speaking of it, last night was the real wedding night.
After all, it was the first time to consummate the marriage.
Speaking of this first time, there are always ups and downs, and most of the time it will be a "bloody battle."
Even though Wan Chang was happy, he couldn't help but worry. It was the first time that this happened. As comfortable as it was, it hurt. It hurts for women, but it also hurts for men.
Both of them were young children, and she was worried that His Majesty would be careless and hurt the empress.
The medicine she got from the Tai Hospital last night was placed in her sleeve. Seeing the sun getting higher and higher, she simply held the medicine jar in the palm of her hand. As soon as her mother-in-law woke up, she rushed in to take the medicine.
She didn't know how long she had waited, but the small medicine jar in her hand was already warm from the warmth of her palms, and Xu Lianlang showed no signs of waking up again.
It is always best to take the medicine as soon as possible, but it is absolutely wrong to disturb the master's dream. Wan Chang was caught in the contradiction between the two choices and could not make up his mind.
Until she saw the fourth son's father-in-law coming leisurely with his hands behind his back, her eyes lit up and she hurried over to greet him.
Si'er lowered his head to see the ointment on her open palm, and he understood immediately. He glanced around and whispered, "Oh, aunt, it's all my fault. I just came to tell you at this time."
He swallowed his saliva and said, "The Queen doesn't need this thing now."
Seeing the confused look on Chief Wan's face and about to retort, he quickly said, "Guess what I saw when I was serving His Majesty to dress today?"
Aunt Wan Chang was in a hurry and had no intention of playing this guessing game with him. She was a little annoyed and raised her arms, pretending to be angry and glaring.
Si'er waved his hands repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I won't be too pretentious. I saw the exact same medicine on His Majesty's sleeves today."
Lu Jieming was really distressed for Xu Lianlang. He was afraid of waking her up early in the morning, so he put on his clothes barefoot and carried them out of the inner hall.
Si'er looked at him secretly and naturally did not miss His Majesty's extremely red lips today.
He usually has a light lip color and a thin lip shape, but today even his thin lips were slightly swollen.
Yesterday was really intense, Si'er thought silently in his heart. When he thought about it, he inevitably got distracted. His hands moved divergently, and he inadvertently touched Lu Jieming's cuffs.
His cuffs were wide and not suitable for storing items, so the round gourd-shaped medicine jar rolled out. Not to mention, with a "bang" sound, all the medicine powder came out.
Si'er's knees softened and he knelt down. He felt Lu Jieming's eyes falling on him and he couldn't help but tremble.
He raised the handle of the whisk high and frowned, "Your Majesty... I didn't do it on purpose. Yesterday, I asked Aunt Wan to prepare some medicine. Your Majesty will not be without use. You... Rest assured.”
Hearing a lazy chuckle, Lu Jieming picked up his whisk and looked down for a few times. His tone was careless, and the smile in his throat spread to the corners of his mouth. "If you did it on purpose, I would still be here to listen." You talk so much nonsense.”
He was in a ridiculously good mood.
He bent down, picked up the medicine jar, and held it in his hand, "Forget it, I won't need it next time, just spill it."
After saying this, he took the first step and walked forward, and Si'er hurriedly caught up, "Let her sleep a little longer. After the morning court begins, you go back to Jiaofang Hall and help me take a look. Is there anything wrong with Alang?" Yes, let me know immediately.”
Si'er nodded and bowed in response.
It wasn't until he entered the Jinluan Hall that he finally understood the meaning of His Majesty's previous words.
I won’t be able to use this medicine next time... Doesn’t this mean... Once it’s easy, it will become familiar again... I’m getting more and more skilled... I study diligently... I won’t let my empress hurt anymore... The more I think about it, the more outrageous it gets.
Si'er shook his head and didn't dare to think about it anymore.
But seeing Aunt Wan at this time, those thoughts just now came out again.
Si'er smiled widely, stroking her hands and saying, "Your Majesty is always much more considerate than we think when it comes to treating your empress."
Wan Chang was deeply convinced.
Wan Chang took the medicine jar from Si'er's hand and put it back into his sleeve. He winked at Si'er and said, "I'll have time to use it in the future, so I still have to keep it."
Si'er scratched his head and said with a little embarrassment, "Your Majesty's understanding is quite high, how can he be hurt again and again."
Wan Chang looked cheerful and turned his head away. Hearing the faint movement in the hall, he stepped into the hall.
When Xu Lianlang woke up, the sun was already three in the sky, and the sun's rays shone through the edge of the thick curtain. He had already thought about it, but he still reached out and touched the place next to him. Sure enough, there was no one beside him.
She reached out to touch the quilt, which was cold. I think Lu Jieming has already gone to the morning court.
Hazy, the fragments of last night flowed through her mind easily.
She blushed suddenly and turned over. The thin quilt slid from her shoulders, revealing her delicate shoulders. The bruises on her shoulders looked quite scary at first glance.
"Mother, are you awake? Will my maid come in to help you wash up?"
Hearing Wan Chang's voice, Xu Lianlang moved his body, feeling severe pain all over.
"Well, come in."
As soon as he opened his mouth, his voice was unexpectedly hoarse. Xu Lianlang was startled, and he stroked his forehead and thought in a low voice,
She screamed so loudly yesterday, and now she is so mute.
Not long after, Chief Wan handed over a glass of water, with refreshing and soothing tea in it. Xu Lianlang propped up his body and began to do it, when there was just some movement.
She hummed in pain, and she immediately lay back down, her long and straight legs folded together. When she raised her eyes, she saw the deep smile in Wan Chang's eyes.
"Auntie, don't laugh at me."
She buried her head completely into the pillow and spoke in a low voice.
"Okay, slave, don't laugh." Chief Wan found a spoon and knelt down beside the bed. "I feed you, slave. Please take your time. Later, I will arrange for someone to prepare a bath for the queen."
Wan Chang is quite old. When she sees Xu Lianlang, she always loves and cares for her very much. "It feels sticky and uncomfortable. Just wash it and it will be fine. After this time, I will feel much better next time." ”
Xu Lianlang drank in small sips, and her throat felt much better. When Chief Wan said this, she felt even more embarrassed. Instead, she hesitated, "I washed it last night..."
She felt her face burning, "He was very careful. The next time he came again, it didn't hurt anymore."
The voice became lower and lower, and the red cloud on his face became redder and redder.
My body was completely dry, and the injured area had been properly medicated last night.
How could she be willing at the time? She was coy and reluctant. Lu Jieming coaxed her but was very forceful in his movements. He kissed her on the forehead and gave her the medicine without any explanation.
This was not enough. After allowing her to relax for a while, he put on his clothes and got off the bed.
After he left, the quilt still had the warmth he left behind. Xu Lianlang fell into a drowsy, warm sleep and fell into a deep sleep.
She didn't get angry when she got up, but in this case, being woken up one after another made her angry.
She still looks sixteen years old and looks like a little girl, but no matter how old she is, she is much older. It is really unjustifiable to get angry with Lu Jieming.
But she just couldn't help it.
There were no maids and eunuchs in the palace, so he personally tested the temperature of the bathing water for her. He didn't know what time it was, but he gently picked up Xu Lianlang, who was sleeping. He noticed that she was slowly waking up, and whispered to persuade her.
Lu Jieming had a good temper and coaxed her with soft words, stroking the top of her hair with his chin, "Be good, I'll take you to clean it up, otherwise you will feel uncomfortable tomorrow."
Xu Lianlang let him hug him horizontally, clenched his hands into fists and pressed them against his chest, refusing, his words mixed with deep dissatisfaction, "There's no need for tomorrow, I don't feel well now."
Lu Jieming whispered that he was wrong. He said "I was wrong", but his voice was still rising. The woman in his arms, half asleep and half awake, complained unconsciously, her tone was delicate, like a cat stretching out its claws. , separated by the down and flesh pad, leaving only a white mark on the arm, no skin broken and no blood.
It’s also impossible to ignore easily.
When he was young, she was extremely tolerant, but now it's completely the other way around.
He accepted all her little tantrums.
At first, she was embarrassed by his good attitude. Lu Jieming pulled her over and said, "This is how it should be. Love between men and women should be like this. By doing this, Ah Lang finally treated me as an adult man." Treated.”
She no longer tolerated him, vented her petty temper wantonly, and threw all her complaints, dissatisfaction and squeamishness at him, only then did she really put him into the position of her husband.
If a woman can be infinitely tolerant to a man and have some mutual understanding between lovers, it is probably mixed with other emotions, mother and child, or sister and brother, which are not pure after all.
Lu Jieming finally waited for such a change, and he was more than happy to ask for it.
He was willing to pamper her like a little girl.
He looked down at the woman in his arms. Sixteen-year-old Xu Lianlang was still a flower that had just bloomed.
Everything is delicate and tender.
She is really still a little girl.
The six-year age difference made him six years older than her. It seemed that somehow, God guided him to spend the rest of his life taking care of and protecting her.
Just like what she had done to herself in the first place, but much, much more.
(End of chapter)