after i found out my new wife was a man

He Yaoqing's expression froze, and the comfort he had finally obtained sank down again.

"This emperor, it's really not the right time to send someone here." Empress Dowager Xie was slightly surprised, then nodded, "Yao Qing, hurry back, it's still early, Aijia and Ling Yu are waiting for you."

"How can Grandma Huang do this? If you come back late, you can just eat first, and it won't get in the way." He Yaoqing saluted politely, then glanced at Xie Lingyu from the corner of his eye, and then turned and followed. Eunuch Yuan walked out.

Leaving Xie Ling and looking at his back, he couldn't help being worried.

"Hey, Yaoqing hasn't left the door yet," Empress Dowager Xie teased, "Look at you, you just walked out a few steps, and your god is going to go with you."

Xie Linghe lowered his head and smiled, of course he didn't deny it, Empress Dowager Xie only thought he was being shy: "That's great, two young people, Yaner is newly married."

She paused, and then sighed again: "It's so good, it's so good." Her eyes drifted away, she didn't know what to think, and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.No matter who it is, maybe there will be a young and beautiful short time, and the days to come may be regretted or reminisced, but they are all nostalgia.

Xie Lingyu was still worried. Of course Eunuch Yuan's words were not credible, but what was the purpose of calling him over alone at this time?

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and he looked at the Empress Dowager Xie in front of him again. She was not without a city, and even his father said that the mental strategy of this empress dowager when she was young was not inferior to that of a man.But even if she is the empress dowager now, she is the Xie family after all, and the love and kindness she showed just now seems to be sincere.

Does she take it seriously, and doesn't know the inside story at all?

Xie Lingyu closed his eyes lightly, and when he opened them again, there was a bit of imperceptible temptation: "Speaking of which, I haven't thanked you well. If it weren't for you, this junior would not have met Yaoqing."

Empress Dowager Xie came back to her senses, raised her brows slightly, and said a little jokingly: "Don't think Aijia doesn't know, who was reluctant at the beginning, why are you thanking now?"

Xie Lingyu smiled, looking a little embarrassed.

"It's good that you are all happy now," Empress Dowager Xie shook her head and sighed, "To be honest, this marriage is destined, but luckily you two are very willing."

"By chance, the marriage is made by nature," Xie Ling said, "Isn't this very good?"

Empress Dowager Xie then laughed: "Yes, that's right, this is the predestined fate of the two of you."

There were no clues from her movements and expressions, Xie Ling and his mind settled down, after all he didn't want to doubt Queen Mother Xie.

"I almost forgot, I haven't explained to the Imperial Dining Room yet," Empress Dowager Xie clapped her hands and asked again, "Do you have any favorites or taboos?"

Seeing Xie Ling shaking her head, she waved her hand for a maid in yellow to come forward, explained in detail, and then let the maid go out.

So far, everything is working fine.

But when the shadow of the maid in yellow disappeared completely, the two accompanying eunuchs beside Empress Dowager Xie immediately stepped forward and knelt down to salute, then waved away all the remaining attendants, walked out of the hall, and finally closed the door .

The Palace of Compassion and Ning was suddenly silent, Xie Linghe paused, and quickly turned to look at Empress Dowager Xie.

I saw that her expression was a little dignified, and she almost hesitated to say: "You... this is also the third day after the big wedding. Now that there is no one else, don't you have anything to ask?"

Xie Linghe choked for breath, and immediately said calmly: "There are some, but I don't know what aspect you are asking about?"

Empress Dowager Xie looked at him, was silent for a long time, and finally sighed.

"You have to understand first, no matter what, Aijia can't be wrong after watching it for so many years. Yaoqing is a good boy. So whether you realize it now or not, Aijia has to say it."

Xie Linghe raised his eyes, his expression was full of seriousness, and he seemed to be listening attentively, but he couldn't help but feel disappointed inside, and heaved a sigh of relief for some reason.

Since she said "whether you realize it or not", it means that what she wants to say has nothing to do with the fact that He Yaoqing is a "false princess", but what else can make this empress dowager put on such an expression?

There are too many mysteries about this "Eldest Princess".

Empress Dowager Xie's eyes drifted away, as if she was recalling: "Yaoqing...As the eldest princess, above ten thousand people, but her temperament is not arrogant, even a little weak, are you not curious at all?"

"I'm a little confused." Xie Ling said.

Empress Dowager Xie's expression showed a bit of pity, and her lips trembled: "Speaking of it... there is also Aijia's fault. I blame Aijia for not discovering it early. When Yaoqing was a child, she was still very lively and cheerful."

When he really thought he was a woman?Xie Lingyu thought so.

"The deceased queen... and the emperor's childhood sweetheart, they fell in love with each other. From the East Palace to the Imperial Palace, they have always had a good relationship. Unfortunately, the sky did not go according to people's wishes. The queen gave birth and left. I have been thinking, I have been thinking, if the queen did not go How good it should have been, everything will be different now."

"Wanjin, the deceased queen's name is Xie Wanjin. You know that. When she was born, it was like brocades were sprinkled from the sky, and the morning glow was all over the sky. That's why she was named Wanjin, but people are more beautiful than the morning glow."

Her voice was difficult, and anyone could hear the sadness in it.

"She left early, and white silk was hung all over the capital, but the most painful thing was actually the emperor. He locked himself in the palace for three full days, and after he came out, he resisted all opinions and ordered the whole country to perform filial piety for three years and impeach him. All the papers were piled up in the Palace of Compassion, but he didn't care about them. Of course, Aijia couldn't do anything about it, but he... became more and more bewildered. In the end, whenever he came across something about the deceased queen, he would become a little Crazy.

There was a hint of imperceptible anger in her voice: "He is sad, but no matter how painful he is, he shouldn't involve others, let alone the only child left by the queen! The first time the emperor re-named the Yaoqing palace as The Ai family should be vigilant when the palace is overturned!"

"Yaoqing is [-] this year, but the Ai family didn't realize it until three years ago when the emperor took the characters. Danggui! What Danggui! What Danggui does he want?"

He Yaoqing, the word Angelica.

Xie Ling and his pupils shrank suddenly, full of sharpness.

"It was only later that Aijia knew what kind of life he had lived before Yaoqing, why...why he became more and more like the deceased queen, not to mention his appearance, his demeanor and appearance were almost carved out of the same mold. It's ridiculous that Aijia thought it was The emperor loved him so much that he transferred all the attendants of the deceased empress to the Palace of the Qing Dynasty," Empress Dowager Xie smiled wryly, "If one person has been learning how to become another person since birth, how could it be possible that they are not alike?"

"The Ai family scolded the emperor and brought him into the palace. This child has become dull and withdrawn, submissive, except not being allowed to get close. Can you imagine? The dignified princess needs to be alone for basic necessities."

Empress Dowager Xie almost choked up.

"I thought this was the limit, but I didn't expect that the child was actually wounded! Ai's family can only see the arm, how many other scars are invisible? Ai's family can't imagine, and dare not to think about."

Empress Dowager Xie exhaled slowly before continuing to speak.

"The Ai family ordered a thorough investigation. The wounds on Yaoqing's body were indeed 'credited' to the teaching mother, but the marks left were all cut by herself with a knife. Poor Yaoqing, how hard it is to do it. Take a knife and cut yourself?"

Xie Lingyu couldn't imagine it, he stared at the queen mother, she didn't know that the eldest princess she spoke of was actually the eldest son.

Had he ever been lively and cheerful?

His palace is the name of his mother, but the word that should have a beautiful meaning is calling for the return of another person. He lives alone in the dark palace, surrounded by menacing figures, howling "You should become someone else", and the mastermind was his father.

Did he feel comforted when he cut his skin and the bright red blood gushed out?

Did he feel sad and angry when he was forced to gradually transform himself into another person?

After all, he lived step by step to become what he is now.

Xie Linghe closed his eyes, and that figure couldn't help appearing in his mind. The tails of his eyes were reddish, and he asked himself with some fear and helplessness, "Am I a monster?"

...He actually thought he was a monster.

Xie Linghe had lived for 20 years, and he had never felt so depressed like this moment. He only felt the cold moisture penetrate into his bones, making him unable to breathe.

"It's been three years, and now Yaoqing is gradually getting better. The shadow of the deceased queen on her body has gradually dissipated under the guidance of Aijia, and it is no longer so abrupt and weird." It might be a little cold and withdrawn in the world, you can't blame her, but you have to know how to feel sorry, you know?"

Xie Linghe clenched his lower lip. He thought that even if there was no love between men and women, as a normal person, it would be impossible not to feel pity after hearing these words.

But if you only have pity, why is there pain in your heart?

He only thought that he felt the same way, and his expression was unprecedentedly cautious: "I will."

Empress Dowager Xie was a little relieved, then turned around and took out a bottle of ointment from the box. This bottle was simple in shape, without any extra decorations, and only had three big characters "Jin Yulu".

Jin Yulu, according to legend, is a magical medicine that can restore life and death to muscles and bones. It was formulated by the medical sage Fang Chengji during his lifetime. The prescription has been lost, so it has a price but no market.

"Ai Jia believes that you will let Yaoqing really let go, and give this to her when the time comes, and these things will really pass when the scars disappear. You are still young, no matter what happened before, the road ahead must be Let's go."

Xie Lingyu stretched out his hands and slowly took it, carefully putting it into his arms.

Afterwards, the two talked for a long time, but until the sun set and the dinner was finished, He Yaoqing did not come back.

As the sky was getting darker, Xie Linghe stood in front of the palace gate, leaning on the carriage behind him, and a vaguely familiar figure gradually approached in the distance. He suppressed many thoughts in his mind, and smiled: "Are you tired? Let's go."

The moon was covered by dark clouds, and the surroundings were very dark. He Yaoqing lowered his head in silence all the way, and only raised his head when he heard the sound.

The breeze came suddenly, blowing the robes of the person in front of him, reminding him of the evening when the sun set and the clouds came out, the moonlight suddenly poured down, the darkness dissipated, leaving only the full moonlight.

The moonlight is really gentle and bright, just like this man's smile.