The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

Her Aunt Xie.

Unlike her previous life, she also attended this palace banquet today.

During these days of recovering her memory, memories of several lifetimes surged in her mind, making Jiang Lingyue actually unable to tell what day it was.

It's so confusing.

If she hadn't experienced rebirth once, she would probably have been driven crazy by all these memories that flooded into her head.

But she was in a daze for several days. It was not until today, when she saw so many old friends, that she felt a real sense of rebirth.

Her Aunt Xie, who had passed away at the age of fifty in her previous life, was now in her prime, wearing the court dress of a fourth-rank lady, sitting next to... Wang Shaofu, accompanying her husband in socializing.

At first glance, you can see that the husband and wife are in harmony and very loving.

It was a completely different scene from the previous life.

Jiang Lingyue didn't know that this difference was just like the fact that she had chosen not to enter the palace in this life. It was a difference of one thought that stirred up the situation and prevented them from parting ways.

Or... because Wang Shaofu was also reborn.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lingyue gently waved her hand and instructed Jinyu behind her: "Tell Madam Xie to come closer and tell her that I... just tell her that I have a few family matters to discuss with her."

"...Madam Xie?" Jin Yu hesitated slightly. "Is she Commander Xie's wife?"

Jiang Lingyue then remembered that Xie Anning had not yet set up her own household and was still Lady Wang, a married woman who had to obey her husband.

Even though Wang Shaofu had returned to the Xie family with her and Wang Wan had changed her surname to Xie, most people still called her Madam Wang.

Jiang Lingyue raised her chin, pointed in the direction of Xie Anning, and said, "It's General Xie's only daughter, Madam Xie."

"Yes."

Jinshu took the order and left.

After a while, Xie Anning, who was talking to an official's wife below, was startled. She quickly stood up, said something to her husband beside her, and then quietly went up the jade steps with her skirt lifted.

She stopped three steps away from the throne, bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty."

Before the Emperor could speak, Jiang Lingyue raised her hand and said, "No need to be polite. Please sit down."

A maid brought in a chair.

Xie An Ning sat sideways, with only half of his buttocks sitting up.

Qi Junyi was just accepting a toast from a minister. After putting down his glass, he saw that she was feeling awkward and said leniently, "The Queen was taken care of by you when she was young, and she wanted to be close to you. Why should she be so restrained?"

Xie Anning nodded respectfully.

His eyes turned to Jiang Lingyue.

With memories from two lives, she has deep feelings for Jiang Lingyue.

At first, he treated her as his junior and loved her with care and concern.

Later, the Wang and Xie families were fighting with each other. Jiang Lingyue's repeated protection and promotion of the mother and daughter increased their trust and allowed the Xie family to return to the circle of aristocratic families.

This is the gift of knowing someone.

As a monarch and his subjects for a lifetime, their feelings have long grown deeper over time.

The idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor is not only possessed by men.

In Xie Anning's eyes, Jiang Lingyue is her monarch.

In this life, many things have changed. For example, Jiang Lingyue did not enter the palace, but instead got engaged to Chen Ziwei.

But fortunately, everything is starting to get back on track.

The imperial decree to confer the title of empress has been issued, and in this life, the beautiful story of the emperor and empress's love is about to be written.

As a bystander, Xie Anning has deeply witnessed how His Majesty the Emperor loves people.

In her opinion, when it comes to loyalty in love, Wang Shaofu is not worthy of carrying the emperor's shoes.

Her queen will surely live a happy and fulfilling life.

And Jiang Lingyue was also looking at her.

In her previous life, Xie An Ning passed away in her early fifties. Jiang Lingyue hadn't seen her for many years.

At this moment, the two looked at each other.

Seeing each other's familiar eyes, they were all stunned.

Jiang Lingyue's pupils slightly widened, and she unconsciously said, "Thank you, Auntie."

"... Madam," Xie Anning's eyes instantly turned red, "Is it Madam?"

Beside them, Qi Junyi glanced sideways at the two of them.

He saw some clues at a glance and frowned slightly.

As a result, Wang Shaofu, who was paying close attention to this side, also changed his expression.

It's not convenient to say anything in public.

Even though, they have recognized each other with just one glance.

Jiang Lingyue smiled and advised, "Aunt Xie, please come to the palace more often when you have nothing to do, and we can chat about family matters."

Upon learning that she had also been reborn, Xie An Ning's eyes turned red, and he was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly.

Outside, the sound of fireworks was heard.

Princess Huayang loved the hustle and bustle. She stood up and walked out, muttering that it was the Mid-Autumn Festival and that people should enjoy the moon and fireworks.

A group of ladies also followed him out.

Jiang Lingyue waved her hand and said to Xie Anning, "You don't have to stay here with me. Take Wan'er outside to have a look."

This time, the fireworks were specially made by the Ministry of Industry for the Mid-Autumn Festival. I heard they are very beautiful.

Xie Anning bowed and stepped back with a smile.

The number of people in the hall suddenly decreased a lot, and most of them were women.

The ministers were drinking to their heart's content, and their initial awkwardness had faded. Some of the younger ministers were even flushed from drinking.

Jiang Lingyue also drank too much and felt dizzy. She held her forehead with her hand and could not maintain her dignified demeanor.

Qi Junyi said helplessly: "I didn't know you were such a drunkard. If you drink too much, you'll get a headache."

"What do you know?" Jiang Lingyue held his wrist and muttered softly, "I have always loved drinking."

It’s just that in the first life, you were so awkward and hot and cold towards me, so I didn’t have the chance to know.

When I was willing to treat her well with all my heart, her body was no longer able to drink.

Qi Junyi felt a tightness in his chest, so he held her tightly and slowly closed his fingers.

Jiang Lingyue tilted her head, looked at the emperor beside her, and said, "Don't blame yourself. Didn't I tell you that I don't blame you anymore?"

She had told me about their last meeting in their previous life.

Qi Junyi opened his lips softly, "It's not self-blame."

Self-blame is guilt.

He had been the emperor for many years, and he had dismissed and investigated countless officials in the court. Some of them were given a break, while others were sentenced severely.

There were even some loyal men who died unjustly.

But he never felt guilty.

He was filled with pure pain and endless regret for their past.

Jiang Lingyue didn't like seeing him in pain.

She bent her finger and poked his palm. When he looked over, she smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't be jealous. Come with me to appreciate the moon."

You see, now she can clearly see through his state of mind.

Even though it was revealed that he was jealous of himself in his previous life, Qi Junyi had no intention of hiding it.

He stared at her for a long time, and seeing her mischievous smile, he could only sigh softly and pull her out.

The Taiji Hall is very large, and a small part of the arrangement for this palace banquet is open-air.

Fireworks bloom in the sky from time to time.

In the imperial city, the emperor and his ministers enjoyed themselves together.

Outside the imperial city, the people of the capital also walked out of their homes.

The country is peaceful and prosperous, and the common people are all well-off. Such a festival is naturally lively and festive.

The two stood on the corridor, with several palace maids following behind them from a distance.

Qi Junyi looked up at the bright and clear moon and suddenly opened his mouth, "What did you do today?"

Jiang Lingyue took his arm, thought for a moment, and said, "Maybe you took advantage of me being drunk and tricked me into saying a lot of things, and then I just said 'hmm' casually, so you secretly got jealous for a long time."

Thinking of the jealous person in her previous life, she couldn't help laughing, "Hengzhi, I can tell you anything you want to know. Don't torture yourself."

Qi Junyi: "..."

The self in another world seems stupid.

Jiang Lingyue stood on tiptoe, raised her head and kissed his chin, "Chen Zilu and I have no feelings for each other in three lifetimes. You are the only one in my heart. Don't be angry in secret."

"Is it really me?"

Qi Junyi grabbed her waist, hugged her in his arms, put his lips to her ear, and whispered under the influence of alcohol: "Don't confuse the two of us."

Jiang Lingyue hummed softly, "Okay, there won't be any confusion."

In her heart, these were two different people.

Qi Junyi wanted to ask, if that’s the case, who is in your heart, me or him?

But he couldn't ask.

In his memory, they had never been sweet and loving.

Full of resentment and indifference.

Love has different levels of intensity.

Even if she has him in her heart, he must be the one at the back.

Qi Junyi sighed softly, holding the drunk girl in his arms, and got on the emperor's carriage.

…………

the other side.

As soon as Xie Anning and her daughter left the Taiji Hall, Xie Wan went to play with a few unmarried noble ladies.

The long palace road is hung with colorful lanterns.

From time to time, fireworks lit up in the sky.

Tonight, the entire capital city is as bright as day and extremely bustling.

Xie Anning was no longer at the age where he loved to join in the fun, so he took a pot of wine, found a secluded pavilion, sat down, and watched the moon alone.

She was really happy to know that Jiang Lingyue also had memories of her past life.

I was even happier than the day I left the Wang family.

There was no wine glass, but she didn't complain. She just raised her arm, tilted her head back, and drank from the spout of the pot.

In her previous life, she had been running a household for over twenty years, and had been ordered to travel all over the Han Dynasty. She had excellent political achievements, and later entered the imperial court. She often argued fiercely with men, arguing until they were red in the face. She was no longer the obedient Lady Wang.

He took a sip of wine, put down the jug, and found that someone had stood next to him.

It's very scary late at night.

Xie Anning jumped up in shock.

"it's me,"

The visitor bowed slightly and apologized, "I just passed by and saw you drinking alone here. I was worried, so I came to check on you. Did Ziqin scare you?"

Ishihara Kyo.

The familiar voice made Xie An Ning slowly breathe a sigh of relief. He sat down again and said unhappily, "Your footsteps are too light. It's really a bit scary."

Her demeanor was natural and her tone was familiar, as if they had not seen each other for over a decade and were merely nominal siblings with a childhood bond.

Ishihara Qing was slightly startled and said, "It's my fault."

Xie Anning waved his hand, "It's okay, it's not a big deal."

One of them is an important official in the court, and the other is a married woman. They should never be alone here at night.

But Xie An Ning was the head of the family in his previous life and held a third-rank official position. Subconsciously, he did not identify himself with the women in the backyard, and did not think there was anything wrong with it.

And Ishihara Qing longed for the two of them to be alone together day and night, and would not avoid it.

He stared at the wine jug on the table and asked with concern, "Sister, are you in a bad mood? But what did Wang Shaofu do to make you sad?"

Xie Anning: “…”

After a lifetime, when she heard him calling her sister again, her expression became extremely complicated.

She didn't say anything, so Ishihara Qing looked at her and blinked, "Sister?"

Xie Anning: “…”

In their previous life, they had been together for twenty years and lived in harmony.

He is much younger than her, but he always gives in to her in big and small matters.

The two had no children, so to the outside world, Wang Shaofu's son was his biological son.

Even my daughter thinks so.

They had been in love for twenty years, and she passed away first.

Before he died, his eyes were red.

This man proved to her through his actions that the years of waiting were not just a youthful obsession.

But, true love.

Be faithful and unwavering.

Many memories come to mind.

They didn't have so many earth-shaking experiences. After the love-hate relationship with Wang Shaofu, her heart had long since become calm.

That feeling of numbness is very bland.

Live together in plain and simple way and spend the rest of your life in plain and simple way.

Now thinking back...

Xie An Ning tightened his knuckles, took another sip from the wine flask, and smiled at him, "It's been years since we last met. Ziqin, you're married. I wonder who your wife's family is?"

Hearing this, the man, who was about twenty-seven years old, froze in his expression and whispered, "No, we're not married."

"...Oh," Xie An Ning was not surprised and smiled, "You are not young anymore, considering your age. Your sister and daughter are already of marriageable age. It's time for you to think about your own life."

She remembered him saying this in his previous life.

If her marriage had been good, without divorce or betrayal, he would not have continued to wait in vain.

He would listen to his parents, choose a girl of equal status, get married, and live a good life.

In that case, let’s do it.