Return of the Swallow

Qin Yining had already washed up and changed into a new and old plain brocade jacket. Her half-dried long hair was scattered and shiny under the orange light. Except for the slight redness and swelling in his eyes, he could no longer tell how sad he was just now.

But even so, people who have followed her all year round also know how sad she is.

Bingtang and Jiyun were both anxious: We don't want to get married. Didn't we agree before that we will stay with you from now on?

Yeah, what's the benefit of getting married?

What nonsense are you talking about? Qin Yining held their hands, Of course I welcome you to stay with me. When you get married, you can still come to the palace to visit me often. This will not delay our reunion. Do you still want to do this? A lifelong palace maid?

What's wrong with being a palace maid?

Qin Yining's pure white hand brushed Jiyun's broken hair, Okay, don't be impulsive, and don't say stupid things. People always have to move forward and look forward in this life. A stage must pass, Even if you are reluctant to let go, the next stage will eventually come. You are all good girls. Now that the prince and I have the ability, we will give you a good home. In the future, you will live your own life together and happily, which is no better than being a palace maid by my side. Did you come well?

But... in this deep palace, where is there anyone who can be considerate? Bingtang sniffed and shed tears.

Qin Yining sighed helplessly, You have to adapt. After you get married, you will also have to live a separate life. You have to make your own decisions about the big and small things in the house, and you have to learn to adapt to such a life. Fortunately, there are As long as the emperor and I are here, Huzi and Tang Xiu will not dare to bully you secretly.

Ji Yun lowered his head and said, We have your support, but what about you?

Qin Yining smiled and wiped her tears with a handkerchief, Me? Of course I have the support of the emperor. We still have a long time to live, and the roads are trodden by people. Is there any obstacle that we can't overcome? You guys , don’t worry about me anymore, do you really want to waste time by my side and become an old girl? Besides, the emperor’s decree has been issued, asking you to choose a day to get married. Can you resist the imperial decree?

Bingtang and Jiyun also know these truths, but they feel empty in their hearts. They are about to enter another life. They are confused and reluctant to let go.

Qin Yining took their hands and shook them from side to side: Okay, you can rest assured. I have asked people to prepare a house and a generous dowry for you, and the maidservants for your dowry have also been selected for you. From now on, you have my backing, the palace is your natal family, you just have to move forward boldly and confidently, there is still a long road ahead, and the days will only get better, don’t be afraid, you know.”

Knowing that this is an irreversible fact,

Even if Jiyun and Bingtang couldn't bear to part with Qin Yining, they could only express their gratitude and retreat with tears in their eyes.

As soon as the two of them went out, they saw Pang Xiao standing in front of them. The palace servants around them all stood silently with their hands down. They didn't know how long he had been waiting in front of the door.

The two of them hurriedly saluted Pang Xiao: See you, Your Majesty.

Pang Xiao waved his hand, first stretched his neck to look into the room, and then asked the two of them in a low voice: How is your master feeling now?

Of course I'm sad. Bingtang whispered, It's just that the queen is a strong person, and she can usually digest her sadness on her own.

Pang Xiao felt his heart twitch. I remembered what I heard the two children say just now. Yao was unscrupulous in front of his children, and probably even more so in front of Qin Yining. I'm afraid what he knew was only part of it, and Qin Yining had to endure all the grievances he had suffered behind his back.

You guys go down.

Pang Xiao couldn't wait any longer, so he quickly entered the palace, waved away the palace servants who were about to come forward to serve him, and quickly entered the bedroom.

Qin Yining was coming out when he heard footsteps. Seeing Pang Xiao's anxious face, he smiled and asked, What's wrong?

Her eyes were still swollen, which became even more obvious when she smiled, making her smile even more pitiful.

Pang Xiao took her hand and sat down side by side on the heated kang near the window, hugged her and asked in a low voice: Are you in a better mood?

Much better. I've thought about it. Qin Yining smiled and rubbed his cheek in Pang Xiao's arms, like a lazy cat, Father and mother have their own ideas. There's nothing wrong with them wanting to go to Xiyue. , at worst, I’ll just visit them more often. That kid, Brother Zhao...

Qin Yining's voice was choked, and she suppressed her sadness and said helplessly: When the child grows up, he will always leave me. Right now, it's just that he has made a choice in advance. We are parents not to keep our children close to us, but to I want to find a way to make them live comfortably. There must be a reason why Brother Zhao can make such a decision at such a young age, as long as he is not forced to do so.

You have really figured it out. Pang Xiao sighed, Don't worry, Brother Zhao may grow better if he stays with his father-in-law. In the future, we can just find ways to reunite more. It's not impossible to be in Xiyue forever. come out.

Having said that, they are separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, so it will not be easy to meet each other in the future.

Qin Yining knew clearly, but did not dwell on the matter. After nodding in agreement, he reported to Pang Xiao the dowry and property list he had prepared for Bingtang, Jiyun and Lian Xiaozhou.

Seeing that she was in a good mood, Pang Xiao added some more as appropriate, and said with a smile: You, the master, are so generous to them. I don't want to be too harsh. I will give more to Tang Xiu, Hu Zi and Fang Hailing later. Reward, lest you be compared with others.”

They both laughed.

It seems that the Chinese New Year is coming soon. This is the first New Year in the new era. The palace and the city are all decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. In the first year of the new emperor’s accession to the throne, the New Year is equally important and cannot be taken lightly.

Qin Yining rarely had any leisure time, so he left everything to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to prepare. Except for greeting the Queen Mother in the morning, he spent the rest of the time with his children to accompany Qin Huaiyuan and his party. The time to get together became less and less. After the new year, Bingtang and Jiyun got married, and Qin Huaiyuan was ready to set off. Qin Yining cherishes the days now even more.

On New Year's Eve, the capital is exempt from curfew.

Thousands of lights were on, red lights were hung high, and the tall palace walls were illuminated by the colorful fireworks soaring into the sky. Every household is keeping up the New Year's Eve, the sound of firecrackers is crackling non-stop, and the air is filled with the smell of fireworks.

The adults are happy, and so are the children.

Brother Zhao, Brother Han and Brother Yan were clapping their hands, cheering and jumping in the courtyard of Kunning Palace. Some young maids and chamberlains also followed their master, raising their necks and looking at the bright flowers blooming in the sky.

Qin Yining looked away from the window, and when she turned around, she saw Qiu Feishan walking towards her with a smile.

Queen. Qiu Feishan bowed with her crotch folded.

Don't be like this anymore. Qin Yining hurriedly stretched out his hand to support her and said with a smile: I come to the palace today to watch the New Year. I don't know if you like it or not.

Of course I like it. Qiu Feishan hesitated for a moment, then said: After Fang Hailing and Miss Lian get married, our family also plans to say goodbye. We want to go back to Tianji Valley together.

Qin Yining was no longer so surprised when he heard about separation.

After all, Mu Jinghu also has his own life. Pang Xiao has become a thing now, and Mu Jinghu has no reason to follow him as a guard.

Qin Yining nodded, but she still had some doubts about Qiu Feishan, Are you really going to live in seclusion with Mr. Mu in the future?