Bringing love across time and space

Emperor Yuan Jin looked at Gu Yuchen, his tone was somewhat deep: "Brother Chen, my mother has been practicing in Jinghua Temple for more than a year due to poor health.

Your wedding was hasty this time, and your mother is old and should not work too hard, so I did not invite her back to attend the wedding."

Gu Yuchen nodded slightly when he heard this, and responded calmly: "Your Majesty is right, the Queen Mother is not in good health for the long journey.

I, your humble servant, should go to Jinghua Temple with the princess in the next few days to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager in person."

A complex emotion flashed across Gu Yuchen's eyes as he recalled the unpleasant past of his childhood.

At that time, he was still an innocent five-year-old child, and his mother was his father's favorite concubine. Her beauty and wisdom overshadowed all the other concubines in the harem.

This naturally includes the then Concubine Li, who is now the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother at that time had not yet ascended the throne of Queen, and her heart was filled with jealousy and resentment.

She watched Gu Yuchen's mother walk step by step towards the throne of Imperial Concubine, enjoying the favor and honor of the late emperor, and she couldn't help but feel jealous.

Gu Yuchen's mother was named Concubine An when she first entered the palace. After giving birth to him, she was promoted to Imperial Noble Concubine by the late emperor.

Her existence is like a shining pearl in the harem, making all the concubines pale in comparison.

The empress dowager gradually lost the favor of the late emperor due to her aging and fading beauty.

However, the glory of the imperial concubine did not last long. A sudden accident took her life.

It also plunged Gu Yuchen's life into endless darkness. Without the protection of his mother, he became the target of revenge and venting by the concubines in the harem.

The Queen Mother went even further. She asked the head maid to call Gu Yuchen and pricked his fingertips and even his whole body with an embroidery needle.

Those sharp needles pierced into the skin, causing excruciating pain.

She also threatened Gu Yuchen that if he dared to tell the late emperor, the Queen Mother would find someone to get rid of Gu Yuchen's uncle and grandfather.

In winter, the Queen Mother had Gu Yuchen pushed into an unfrozen part of the lake, leaving him to struggle in the freezing cold water.

And the other concubines also took revenge on the poor child who lost his mother in different ways.

They either humiliated him with words or bullied him with actions, making Gu Yuchen's childhood full of pain and fear.

Now thinking back to those past events, Gu Yuchen's face couldn't help but darken.

His heart was filled with resentment and dissatisfaction towards the Queen Mother, but he also knew that he could not let these personal grudges affect the overall situation. He still had to face this woman who had brought him endless pain.

So he took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart.

He knew that no matter what happened in the past, he had to put the overall situation first. He had to take the princess to see the queen mother, which was his duty.

Just when they were facing a formidable enemy, the eunuch outside reported that "Empress Jing is waiting outside".

Emperor Yuan Jin summoned Concubine Jing to come to the audience!

Concubine Jing bowed to Emperor Yuan Jin and said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, long live the emperor." She stood up and said to Gu Yuchen, "Prince Chen and Princess Chen are here. I am sorry to bother you."

"I have nothing to do, so I made some cakes and wanted to invite Your Majesty to taste them. I didn't intend to disturb the pleasure of Your Majesty and Prince Chen."

Although she is over 30 years old, she still has a unique charm. The charm in her eyebrows and eyes is still as clear and flowing as spring water.

As they walked, their light steps were like catkins dancing in the wind.

It was as if she was still the girl in her twenties, unaffected by the years.

There is deep tenderness and warmth in Concubine Jing's eyes, as if they could melt ice and snow.

Her smile is like a blooming lily, pure and elegant.

The carefully made pastries exuded an enticing aroma, as if telling her heart's thoughts.

Every detail reveals her deep attachment and affection for Emperor Yuan Jin.

Emperor Yuan Jin looked at Concubine Jing with eyes full of doting and admiration.

He naturally knew that the deep affection and kindness behind this pastry was far beyond what ordinary delicacies could match.

In this moment of tranquility, time seems to stand still.

Emperor Yuan Jin ordered the eunuch beside him to bring some to Prince Chen and Princess Chen. Everyone tasted the cakes together.

The sweet taste spreads on the tip of the tongue, as if carrying a kind of magic that makes people intoxicated.

And the faint fragrance makes people feel relaxed and happy, as if they are in a sea of ​​flowers.

Lin Qingya also recalled the several times the original owner had met this Concubine Jing.

She was kidnapped by chance, but unexpectedly was rescued heroically by the second prince. At that moment, her heart was deeply moved by his bravery and decisiveness.

Concubine Jing, the dignified and elegant court lady, noticed the infinite possibilities behind this scene with her keen eyes.

She knew very well that Lin Qingya's father, the Prime Minister, was a very popular figure in front of Emperor Yuan Jin.

In order to consolidate the Second Prince's position, she decided to take action personally and act as a matchmaker for the future of the Second Prince and Lin Qingya.

Concubine Jing brought gifts and walked into the Prime Minister's residence. Her words were gentle and distant.

She proposed a marriage between the second prince and Lin Qingya to express the sincerity and goodwill of the royal family.

This marriage was not granted by Emperor Yuan Jin, but was a private plan by Concubine Jing for her own benefit.

In Concubine Jing's view, this was a perfect marriage.

The second prince is brave and fearless, and is a strong contender for the throne; Lin Qingya comes from a prominent family.

Their combination will undoubtedly add a solid force to the second prince.

However, behind this marriage, there are countless doubts and unknowns.

When Emperor Yuan Jin heard about this, he did not immediately express his opinion.

Lin Qingya and Concubine Jing met three times in total. During the first meeting, Concubine Jing's concern and care were like a spring breeze, but it could not conceal the indifference in her heart.

Lin Qingya knew very well that this superficial concern was just a court etiquette.

The first time I met Concubine Jing was after the engagement was finalized. She came to the palace with her stepmother. The original owner was well-dressed.

Since that day, the conspiracy between stepmother and Lin Qingjiao has quietly unfolded. They are like cunning foxes.

The original owner's clothes and makeup were changed. The bright red and green clothes were like the warmth of midsummer.

It was imposed on the original owner's beautiful figure, making her feel like she was trapped by colorful fireworks, losing her original elegance.

Those overly bright colors, like thick oil paint, painted on Lin Qingya's face, made people unable to look directly at them and felt dazzling.

The same goes for makeup. The exaggerated lines and strong colors cover up the original owner's pretty face, as if to turn her into another person.

Every smear is a silent mockery and a trampling on the original owner's innocence.