After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

Ankang waved his hands somewhat awkwardly, and the person who had just covered my mouth retreated silently to the corner and merged with the wall. If it weren't for the slight breathing sound, I would have no idea that there was someone standing in the corner!

Ankang pointed at the food on the table and said, "I wonder if the queen would like to have lunch with me?"

I looked at Ankang carefully. His originally fair skin was tanned into a wheat color, and his body was much stronger, making him look more sunny and handsome. The robe he was wearing was exquisitely made, with the cuffs and collar embroidered with black gold thread, which showed at a glance that it was of great value. Hanging around his waist was a mutton-fat jade pendant, which was worth at least ten thousand gold coins. The hairpin on his head should be a matching piece with the pendant, as the jade color and pattern were very similar.

Ankang's outfit may seem unremarkable at first glance, but a closer look reveals that it is not simple at all. Just like what modern people joked, it's like he's wearing a house on his body. How rich must a person be to be so extravagant?

Seeing that I was staring at him, Ankang asked nervously, "Second Miss, did Ankang do something wrong? Please punish me, Miss."

I reached out and patted his shoulder, saying, "I didn't expect that after being the emperor for a few years, your temperament has changed. Do you have countless beauties in your harem now?"

Ankang froze when I slapped him, then he reacted. He was no longer the servant who served others before, he was the king of a country above everyone else. But even with the change of status, he still felt that he was my servant in his heart. He was a little uncomfortable with the master suddenly calling him a brother!

Ankang felt that he was really used to being a mean person, otherwise how could the Second Miss's random words or actions scare him so much?

Ankang blushed when he heard what I said, and hurriedly explained: "No, there are no beauties in the harem. In the past few years, I have been thinking about someone in my heart. I didn't touch any of the concubines I brought into the palace. Those ministers thought that I had an incurable disease and that's why I didn't get close to women. Later, they thought I liked a man and that I had a paternal love. There was a huge quarrel in the hall, and I almost couldn't suppress it. Fortunately, Marshal Zhao came with the Zhao family army and dealt with those who didn't listen with thunderous means. With the help of Marshal Zhao, after arduous governance, water sources were opened up. Now Xihe has its own pastures and raises a large number of cattle, horses and sheep. We have also opened up trade with Dayu State, and the people can trade with each other. Now the people live a stable and prosperous life. The ministers are convinced of me and no longer clamor for me to take concubines and have children. They also said that even if I have no heirs, it is okay to adopt someone from the clan to inherit the throne in the future. "

Ankang impersonated the prince, which meant he had to live with his head on the edge of a knife, but there was not a single complaint in his words. He endured everything silently. Fortunately, he was rescued by Zhao Zhenyuan in the end, otherwise he couldn't imagine what the consequences would be.

I patted his shoulder again and said, "Wait for me for a moment. I'll go tell my guards and servants and come over to have dinner with you. We haven't seen each other for such a long time, and I have a lot to say to you."

I wanted to leave after I finished speaking, but Ankang grabbed my sleeve and said a little embarrassedly: "Your servants and guards were knocked unconscious by my people and are now in the private room next door."

"You!" I kicked him angrily and said, "You've been the emperor for a few days and you've become so bold that you dare to hurt my people."

Ankang was kicked so hard that he jumped around and dodged, saying as he dodged: "No, I didn't hurt anyone, I just knocked him out."

I was weak, and I was out of breath after a few kicks. I put my hands on my hips and said, "I'll deal with you after I eat."

Ankang saw that I was as pale as paper, and his heart tightened. He hurried over to support me and said, "Hurry up and sit down and rest for a while. I heard from Marshal Zhao that you were in a coma for a long time, and your health was not as good as before after you woke up. I didn't believe it at first, but now it seems that you are not only not as good as before, but really, really..."

At this point, Ankang choked up and couldn't continue.

Sitting at the table, I took a sip of the tea that Ankang handed over and said, "Not only is it not as good as before, now all in all, I have less than two years left."

"What?" Ankang looked at me in confusion.

I looked at Ankang who was standing beside me and staring at me, smiled and said, "I mean, I only have less than two years left to live. It is precisely because I don't have much time left that the late emperor said before his death that he would not confine me to the palace. I can do whatever I want and he allowed me to leave the palace freely. This can be considered a blessing in disguise."

Ankang's tightly clenched hands were shaking a little. After a long while, he spoke: "I came back this time thinking of giving you a birthday present, but now I have changed my mind."

Ankang paused, then spoke word by word, "Second Miss, will you come back to Xihe with me? I will make you my queen, my only wife for the rest of my life."

I was stunned when I heard this. Before I could say anything, Ankang continued, "Although Xihe is located in the desert, our imperial capital is built next to an oasis, where there are herds of cattle, horses and sheep. Every day when the sun sets, the sky is full of colorful lights, which is so beautiful that it doesn't seem like the human world. I know you are not bound by constraints. We have thousands of good horses. I will select the most beautiful and docile pony for you, so that you can run freely on the grassland and the desert every day. We also grow food and fruits in the desert. We have grown a new kind of melon. The skin of the melon is green and transparent, but the flesh is as red as rouge. The flesh is sweet and delicious. When you take a bite, the juice can spray directly on your face. At night, our tribesmen will build a bonfire and roast a whole sheep. We all eat meat, drink, dance and sing around the fire. We are so happy."

After Ankang finished speaking, he looked at me quietly with a longing expression and waited patiently for my reply.

After a long while, I sighed deeply and said, "Your Majesty will not agree."

After hearing what I said, Ankang sat down on the ground. His whole body was like a deflated ball and he no longer had any energy.

I pulled Ankang up, pushed him down on the stool, and said softly, "I am now a concubine, even if it is in name only, but I am still the concubine of the late emperor and on the jade plate of the upper royal family. When I die, I will be buried in the imperial mausoleum with the late emperor. How could Your Majesty allow me to go to Xihe with you?"

Ankang looked at me steadily, his eyes were red, and he was trying hard not to let the tears roll down.