FU TU TA / FORBIDDEN LOVE - Chapter 3 : The Lonely Bed Cover

He didn't say a word, reached out and hugged the most noble woman in the world, turned the aloe screen, and gently placed it on the bed carved with python teeth.

People have seven emotions and six desires, which cannot be ruled out, but can only be enslaved by them. To some extent, the queen is a pauper. He had not been able to see the Emperor for several months. He was very young and alone in an empty room. He shed tears of bitterness. Since the door is impassable, you can open the window. He also thought about it and teased and laughed with that Overseer Eunuch, and it was very interesting to immerse himself in it.

"I really have no thoughts these two days, and there are so many complicated things that my whole body hurts." The Queen took off her robe and put on Yuebai's cross-collared shirt.

It's early spring this year, and the sun should be warm, but for some reason it's cold again. At night, the palace was quiet, and it was always cold. He climbed into bed and leaned against the inner cupboard. Her bed was half covered with aloes and gold all over the place and smiled at her with her eyes, "It's so cold today, come and give me a warm treat!"

Xiao Duo sat on the edge of the bed, didn't really go to sleep, but grabbed the blanket with his hand and placed his feet in his palm.

Queen Zhao is the daughter of the Han family. His feet had been bound since he was a child. The three-inch golden lotus is a little real. In ancient times, women bound their feet to lure men, and he stroked them back and forth faintly through a cotton gauze sock. The pointed head and rounded back are like clear water zongzi in hand.

He was always so distant, and the Queen was not happy. He raised his lower jaw and pulled it up, and said angrily, "Aren't you a good servant of this palace? Don't you listen to your master's words?"

As he spoke, his hand moved to her calf, twisting and turning, leaving her breathless.

He still had a slight smile on his face, “This overseer is disabled. Otherwise he wouldn't be able to enter the palace. The Queen's appearance on this embroidered bed is extremely disrespectful to her master (Emperor). "

The Queen teased him with her toes, "You are free to come and go in my palace. How have I treated you, you know...many times. I have never seen you take off your clothes, but I will take them off today. Maybe I can help..."

Her face froze, "The Queen is the most merciful person. Do you have the heart to reveal this Overseer's scars? If this sorrow is exposed in front of you, this Overseer will be embarrassed, and it will disturb the Queen's good mood. Suffering one more knife won't be too much ."

Everyone has a bottom line. Twisted melon is not sweet (1) . He was very boring and turned his face in a hurry. The Queen also knows this truth. Xiao Duo's obedience to him was shallow. He was different now and could no longer be manipulated at will.

(1) Qiáng niǔ de guā bù tián (强扭的瓜不甜) : a Chinese idiom which is a metaphor that if conditions are not ripe and you do it reluctantly, you often won't get satisfactory results.

"It's a pity that such a handsome person like you, if you are whole, how many women might be fascinated by you!"

The queen closed her eyes and sighed softly, "We are all pitiful people. Let's just be friends like this!" 

The queen suddenly opened her eyes and rushed over. He hooked his neck and dropped him on Xiao Duo's shoulder. Her face was pink as spring, and she muttered, "I know you don't want to take off your clothes. So if you won't take them off, don't take them off! Lying down for a while and hearing you say some heart-rending words is enough for me."

There was even more pounding in the bedroom, and along with the constant sound of wind and rain outside the house. The atmosphere is gloomy and dull, weaving a world of hopelessness. Life is always detached, like the greater void generated by lust. One side hates it, and the other side is addicted and can't escape.

Xiao Duo stepped out of Kunning Palace at the right time. The wind lamp under the eaves shone overhead. He was still clean and tidy, and his hair wasn't even messy. He was a big man among eunuchs, and he sat firmly as Chief Eunuch. As soon as he stepped out of the doorway, there was a group of people waiting. Seeing her appear with her umbrella, he stepped forward to serve her, and respectfully greeted her into the east hall.

He sat in the high chair, as usual, with hot steam in the brass-lined basin in front of him, and two little eunuchs stood beside him, one holding a towel and the other holding soap.

Brows dry, he submerged his hands in the basin, and rubbed the soap again and again, until his fingers turned red. The people around him knew his habit and stood quietly beside him, waiting for him to wipe his hands, calm, and slowly when he saw him.

"Foster father please have some tea." Cao Chunang wears a chrysanthemum petal jade tea cup with a shrimp around his waist. Seeing his unkind face, he carefully said, "Foster father has been working hard for many days. I'll give you a massage."

The eunuch with a high position and a handsome face nodded in agreement. The adopted son did his best to be filial to his adoptive father. This adoptive father also loved his son. Father is good to his son and son is filial piety. Xiao Duo also has an adopted son. He only recognized her in September last year. He was twelve or thirteen years old, a very smart kid. According to age if starting a family outside, the difference between the two would be around ten years, so it would be impossible to raise a son that old. It is different in the big house, such as noble people keep lap cats and dogs, some adoptive fathers will scream, and the picture looks lively and beautiful.

He didn't answer him, and Cao Chunang turned behind him obediently. He was very good at massage and served the Emperor very well. The fists folded vacantly, the shoulders and neck were rounded once, and the palm punches were crisp and fast.

He closed his eyes and rested his eyes, and eunuch Yan Sun Lang held six copies and whispered, "The cabinet vote has been sent, and the Emperor is seriously ill now, according to the Overseer, regarding Pihong..."

"Wait." He pinched his temples, "What I said at the beginning was just to stabilize the morale of the soldiers. The ministers who guarded life didn't move their blades, but their tongues could crush people to death. If the emperor could speak, he would agree. I can't even say a word at this time, whoever dares to make a fuss, if it is bad, it is only a matter of words. There are rumors in the market outside, calling me 'Emperor Li'. Where did these words come from? People of Dong Chang has been sent to investigate. If this case can't be suppressed, after the fall, a few lives will not be enough."

His caution made the hearts of the several people holding the pen and the hall start to tremble. The people exchanged glances and said, "If the Supervisor says that, it really makes the subordinates panic. Could there be a change?"

Admiral Dong Chang's palm had always been used only to plot against others. Regardless of the size of the officials at court, who wouldn't be scared when Dong Chang was mentioned? The supervisor suddenly became very cautious, which made his subordinates feel embarrassed.

Xiao Duo knows that this group of people are used to dominating, and they can't see the direction when they suddenly stretch their tendons. Holding the beeswax beads in her hands, she counted slowly, and said as she counted, "It's better to be vigilant in times of trouble. The Emperor's illness… No one knows what will happen in the future."

The state will change people to sit as Emperor. It's hard to say something, and they all secretly understand each other. Yan Sun Lang sighed and said yes, and stepped aside with the manual.

"I don't know if the Supervisor has seen the Ministry of Industry's proposal?" said the eunuch at the bottom of the hall, 

"Last year, the Yellow River turned its course, broke west of Linzhang, and rushed to the Luochuan old road in the southeast. At that time, the Ministry of Industry was ordered to control the water, and it has been working on it for half a year. However, the reported expenditure has far exceeded the budget. .. "

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Duo raised his hand to stop him. He got up and walked to the front door, took the curtain and looked out. The raindrops flew under the roof, the kraft paper on the lantern was wet, and the flickering candlelight inside was faintly revealed. It was cold, like the middle of winter. 

He rubbed the back of his hand and said in a long voice, “If the sun doesn't come out, the deficit in water control will only be greater. It's none of our business. We have to worry about the chief minister of the cabinet. sick. So our top priority is still the Emperor. The other eleven overseers were ordered to stay on duty in the last two days, and there might be a decision at some point. I have a headache, so I don't have much to say, and I should head back to Dong Chang ." 

Sun Lang followed, "I have something to explain."

He put on a flowing cloud robe and walked out the door. This time he brought no one with him, only Cao Chunang accompanied him with an oil umbrella. Yan Sun Lang followed, only to hear him say, "Let's put together the Fifth Institute's name list. Those buried with the emperor will be on the road on the same day, so don't be in a hurry at that time."

Yan Sun Lang replied, "Don't worry, Overseer. This matter is already in preparation today. The late emperor has buried 68 people, and this generation cannot exceed the order. 60 people are tentatively planned, and the list will be presented to you then. Please take a look , what to add or remove. I will listen to your instructions."

He sighed, raised his hand to fasten the golden collar on his robe and said indifferently, “In the past, there were rules for burials. What class and how many people. You don't need me to tell you. so as not to be mistaken. I thought about resting before, but now it seems that I can't rest." 

The criticism was short and guard Dong Chang had to handle it. This time no more than usual. There are lots of people excited to get moving. The scattered foreigners returned with much news. If they don't use a bit to create rumors, Dong Chang will become a department that is eating dry food in their eyes."

Dong Chang was ruled directly by the Emperor. Scouts everywhere, monitoring every movement of officials in various places. For example, there was a time when some acquaintances and doctors in Zhan Master gambled how much they won or lost on the stage the night before, and the next day the emperor expressed it in a joke, which made the civil and military officials fearful and silent. The disaster struck head-on, but the panic that was being observed at this time was directly intimidating. 

The emperor is in critical condition, but the work on Dong Chang cannot be stopped. Yan Sun Lang was his confidant, and he knew that Xiao Du was always ruthless in his work. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to sit in the top spot when he was young. Since he is in charge of Dong Chang, he will do it for life. This kind of authority cannot be removed from his shoulders. With so many enemies, if you back down, it's akin to ending your life.

As for what he said about doing it beautifully, it was naturally referring to the trend of the harem. When the Emperor died, a large group of women would follow his unfortunate fate. Those who are active minded will not sit back and go to the back door looking for someone they can trust. Is it the receipt of money or human assistance transactions. Not to say that they were completely impartial, at least they could explain it point-blank. This end is clean, so there is nowhere to fill those that shouldn't die. Evenly on both sides, the cover is done, and the job is done.

Yan Sun Lang answered yes, "The Emperor only has one son, namely King Rong. Does the Overseer want a hardworking king?"

He walked slowly forward with the lantern in one hand, and glanced at her slightly when he heard her say that. The dim light of the fire illuminated half of his face, and it was as cold as white snow in spring. The oil boots stepped on the puddle, the vermilion rear end raised a series of bows, and the python head embroidered with gold thread on the knee was terrifying, but she smiled sweetly, "Hardworking king? That's a good idea. Maybe I can take this opportunity to erase my fame. It's a shame that my reputation is too bad, and I won't be a good person in this life."

Yan Sun Lang was confused by his ambiguous words, even to the person he trusted the most. He never shared his thoughts with them. They don't need to know much, just do what he tells them to do.

“People from Dong Chang cannot enter the palace. When Longyu (2) is the guest of honor, Silijian will contribute. As soon as the death knell sounds, people will be dispatched to guard the gates of Chengqian Palace, and no one will be allowed in or out. will have reason at that time." 

(2) lóng yù (龙驭) : refers to the title of Emperor/Dragon Emperor

When he got to the door, he stopped, took the oil umbrella from Cao Chunang's hand and told them to go back, and went to the door of Zhenshun alone.

The Zhenshun Gate is guarded by the eunuch, crossing the side street, and Jin Yiwei guarding the opposite. Xiao Duo's status stood out, and the officials who saw him coming from a distance hurriedly handed over the key. Yan Sun Lang saw the figure winding out of the glass door, and turned to look at Cao Chunang, "What did you hear?"

Cao Chunang sniffed, raised his face and said with a smile, "The Overseer's intention is to let you stop making money to find a suitable match. In any case, don't leave anything that others can use to threaten us."

Yan Sun Lang slapped the back of his head, "Little rascal, did that man say this?"

Man? A teapot without a mouth calling Xiao Duo a man, isn't that too reckless? 

Cao Chunang replied without a smile, "Yes, yes, I think it's bad." 

He squeezed under his umbrella with both hands, "Let's do what the Overseer tells us to do. We can't do anything wrong. Why? My father has always had headaches recently, and he hasn't come back often after he built the mansion. I think everything is in place but still less foster mother. Although our Overseer is clean but we still think of ourselves as men in our hearts. If someone who knows hot and cold to take care of her, perhaps her headache will be cured. I heard that fragrance on a woman's body can cure all illness… Hee hee, eunuch Yan should know better. Don't look down on yourself and show the Overseer a bit! Let the Overseer take a look too!”

Yan Sun Lang rolled his eyes at him, kid knows what?! No matter how arrogant a man was, remembering their disability would make them uncomfortable. Being a woman is easier, they can get through it themselves. Piercing the eyes every day, always reminding yourself that there is a part of you that is missing. It's fine to replace it with someone who has no face and no skin. But for such a sensitive and delicate woman, he wasn't sure what to think.

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