The crabapple tree is fragrant in the tent, and the bright moon is in my arms

Zhao Yue was stunned for a moment, then looked at the lunch and praised: "Xiao Quanzi's cooking skills are getting better and better. This dish can be sent to the imperial kitchen."

He Quan noticed that she had changed the subject, but did not ask any further questions. He smiled and served her the food.

In the afternoon, Taoxi went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to collect this month's allowance and charcoal. Zhaoyue was afraid of the cold, so she applied early.

He Quan called on the little eunuchs to continue building the pavilion.

In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Zhu Dingyuan had been handling official business since the court session. Huang Quan leaned forward and quickly took down the empty tea bowl, and brought some chrysanthemum tea that could nourish the heart and brighten the eyes: "Your Majesty, please take a rest."

Zhu Dingyuan stopped writing and said, "This is ridiculous. When the Yunshun flood occurred, I ordered Liu Yu, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, to go and control the flood. So far, there has been no new progress. The court allocated 1,000 taels of silver, but half of the tents built for disaster relief collapsed. Isn't this a waste of money?!"

His gentle features were filled with anger at the moment. He always hid his emotions and rarely got angry. Huang Quan was frightened and quickly lowered his head: "Your Majesty, calm down."

"I don't understand these things. I just remember that Yunshun has many lakes and rains. I've heard from Your Majesty that Yuanshun also suffered from floods a few years ago. You pointed to the governor, Lord Lingyuan, and you praised him a few words."

"Lingyuan." Zhu Dingyuan closed his eyes and rubbed his temples.

"He is already over fifty years old. If I let him go..."

"Your Majesty, Lord Ling has extensive experience in flood management. He is serving the court and the country, so he should not and cannot refuse."

Zhu Dingyuan opened his eyes and tapped his fingers on the table, then suddenly asked casually, "How is Lingpin these days?"

Huang Quan quickly replied: "Lingpin has been copying the Heart Sutra in the palace every day, staying indoors, and has also written many letters of repentance and sent them to you, Your Majesty..."

"Show me."

"Yes."

Zhu Dingyuan picked up a few and flipped through them: "There's quite a lot written on it."

A young eunuch came to report to Huang Quan.

He hummed and said to His Majesty, "Your Majesty, the treasury is full this year. The Ministry of Internal Affairs asked if Qiu Qi's decorations were the same as in previous years. The Jinxiu Department also sent a new nightgown. Zhao Chang just sent someone to give you a scarf."

Zhu Dingyuan put down the letter and asked: "What did you just say?"

"I said this year..."

"No, the one above."

Huang Quan narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Zhao Changzai sent you a scarf."

The item was presented to him. Zhu Dingyuan took it and touched it, his lips curved into an arc: "The craftsmanship is average, and it feels quite soft."

"Why doesn't Zhao Changzai use fox fur? I'm afraid rabbit fur is not majestic enough and is not worthy of Your Majesty."

As Huang Quan was speaking, he saw Zhu Dingyuan approaching him: "Well, the weather is getting colder, and I can use it just in time, just pair it with my dark-colored uniform."

……

"Your Majesty, Chang Zai left you a note."

Zhu Dingyuan picked it up and looked at it: "It's too easy to get rid of my knot with this."

He stood up, and Huang Quan quickly took the scarf: "Your Majesty, are you going to Suihe Palace?"

"Let's go to Ningzhu Pavilion. Oh, yes, Lingpin has also reflected on herself for a long time, so let's lift her house arrest."

"Yes, let's go to Ningzhu Pavilion!"

Zhaoyue changed into a slightly brighter purple dress with a hibiscus pattern, sat on the swing and swayed leisurely, occasionally directing Taoxi to feed her a green grape.

"My lady, how do you know that His Majesty will come?" Taoxi asked.

"I don't know, I bet on it." Zhao Yue blinked indifferently: "Push me quickly."

Taoxi wanted to say something else when she heard Huang Quan's voice: "Your Majesty has arrived!"

She was immediately delighted: "My lady, His Majesty is really here!"

Zhu Dingyuan walked quickly into the courtyard and looked at the half-finished pavilion: "This is it."

"Your Majesty, may you be well." Zhao Yue got off the swing and bowed, smiling at him: "I was bored, and seeing that there was so much air here, I suddenly had the idea of ​​building a castle in the air. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Zhu Dingyuan looked at the swing she had just sat on, and said with admiration: "Beautiful lady, you have a clever idea. Was this swing also made by your people?"

"When I was little, I loved to play. I would catch fish in the summer and play in the snow in the winter. I loved to play around. Your Majesty, would you like to give it a try?"

She stood there charmingly, like a budding crabapple, the green of the swing made her look more vivid and bright, and Zhu Dingyuan felt relieved just by looking at her: "Okay, I'll try it."

Zhaoyue stood behind him and pushed him. The laughter of the two echoed in Ningzhu Pavilion like silver bells.

Huang Quan sighed and said to Tao Xi: "Your young master is really a wonderful person."

Taoxi also smiled innocently as he looked at the picture.

After inviting His Majesty to dinner, he suddenly said, "Why are there so few people in your palace? I'm afraid they can't serve you well."

"I like quietness, and I am too lazy to care about too many people. If Your Majesty feels that it is not okay, just assign a few obedient ones to me."

Zhu Dingyuan pinched her nose and said, "You are playful and lazy. Which concubine in the harem is like you?"

Zhao Yue put down her chopsticks and pouted: "If your majesty doesn't like it, then go find those concubines."

Seeing her jealous, Zhu Dingyuan laughed: "But I like you to be petty, I will let Huang Quan personally pick some people for you, and I guarantee that everyone will be obedient, okay?"

He moved closer to Zhaoyue and whispered ambiguously.

"I will obey your majesty." Zhaoyue picked up some food with chopsticks and fed it to his lips.

"The day before yesterday, when I came to pay my respects to the Queen, I saw that she didn't look well. Has Your Majesty gone to see her?"

Zhu Dingyuan raised his eyebrows in surprise: "You are very careful. The queen was injured in her early years. When the weather gets cold, her body becomes weaker. It's an old problem."

He reached out and lifted Zhaoyue's chin, his eyes becoming more and more understanding: "It's only been a day since we last met, and you seem to be beautiful again."

Zhao Yue tilted her head and pretended to be shy and stood up: "Your Majesty, please stop teasing me."

The dinner was a bit greasy, so she handed the tea to His Majesty: "I just care about you because you are working hard and are very kind to me."

"I am here with you, but you keep mentioning the queen." Zhu Dingyuan narrowed his eyes slightly: "My beauty, you are trying to push me away."

There was a hint of unhappiness in his flat voice.

Zhao Yue sat down next to him and said, "Your Majesty, why do you think this? I want to ask your Majesty... Regarding Qiu Qi's matter, can I also leave the palace with your Majesty?"

Her cheeks flushed: "I know I am not qualified, but your Majesty will be gone for four or five days. I will miss your Majesty very much if I stay in the harem..."

Zhu Dingyuan's unhappiness immediately disappeared, and he pulled her into his arms, with an unprecedented sweetness lingering in his heart: "So this is what the beauty is thinking about."

He smelled the faint fragrance of the delicate body in his arms, and even in his absent-minded state, he felt inexplicably hot. This feeling made him curious and excited: "What kind of flower petals are used? They smell so good."

"Begonia."

"It suits you. I like it very much."

He kissed Zhaoyue's cheek: "Then I will go to Fengyi Palace..."

"Okay, I'll take you there."

"Am I really leaving?" His breath was hot, whispering in Zhaoyue's ears.

"Your Majesty~"