don't want to be emperor

Xia Mingqiu didn't expect that as soon as the door was pushed, he saw that the person who was supposed to be resting was not asleep. Li Yi didn't expect Xia Mingqiu to push the door in regardless of persuasion.So when they first met, both of them were stunned.Li Yi was the first to react to "Your Majesty", and put down the book to salute.

Seeing this, Xia Mingqiu hurriedly stepped forward to lift him up, "Excuse me, the housekeeper said you are unwell, you should stay in bed and rest."

At the end of the conversation, neither of them knew what to say, and the air was filled with embarrassment.Li Yi leaned against the head of the bed while talking, Xia Mingqiu sat at the small pineapple wood table unconsciously fiddling with celadon cups.

After a long time, Xia Mingqiu opened his mouth.

"The widow, the widow just wants to see you, how is your health?"

"Thanks to His Majesty's blessing, just two days of recuperation."

"Recently...outside..."

"I know." Xia Mingqiu's words were suddenly interrupted by Li Yi, "I know that these are rumors spread by someone with a heart, and trying to disturb the hearts of the people is not good for His Majesty."

"No, that painting was indeed painted by the widow, but there were ghosts in the palace, and the painting spread. And what they said is true. The widow... the widow... loves you... adores you... "Before Xia Mingqiu said it out of courage, but suddenly got stuck in the final confession, and finally finished speaking nonchalantly, his face was already flushed, and his ears and neck were also red.

When Li Yi heard the answer that he didn't know if it was expected, his heart seemed to be hit by a heavy hammer, and he could hear a "pound" in his ears.After being frozen for a moment, he quickly turned over and got down on the ground, knelt down and said, "I'm afraid, I hope your Majesty will be careful."

"I'm not talking nonsense, I've admired you for a long time!" Xia Mingqiu couldn't help but took a step forward when he said it emotionally, while Li Yi still bowed his head, just took a step back on his knees.He also said, "Your Majesty is cautious in his words."

Xia Mingqiu was enraged by Li Yi's refusal, and recklessly murmured, "Why do I have to be cautious, isn't that enough? I just like you! I just like you!!"

"Your Majesty Wanwang speaks cautiously, and my ministers are terrified."

Seeing that Li Yi didn't lift his head, Xia Mingqiu said "fear" to show his rejection when he said he liked it. He thought of Shen Changhong's saying that with his own charm, he would definitely be able to catch him, and also thought of the one-month period that the elder brother said, several thoughts Mixed together, I couldn't help laughing lowly.I don't know whether I am laughing at myself for being passionate, or laughing at myself for being overwhelmed, or laughing at myself for being pitiful.

"Hahahaha, what are you afraid of?! Is it because you are afraid that the rumors outside will ruin your reputation, or that it will affect your official career, or...you don't look down on the widow at all, just because the widow is a worthless puppet ?!"

"I hope Your Majesty will calm down. This humble minister has nothing to do with His Majesty, and I hope His Majesty will not belittle himself. When I was young, I was betrothed by my parents, and I just want to marry in when I choose a good day. Therefore, I really can't accept Your Majesty's kindness and delay Your Majesty."

"Oh, did you get married when you were young? When? Which kind of marriage did you make? Which girl? How old is it? When did you get married?! Can you answer these questions?! You can't! You don't have any at all! The widow has already sent People have inquired about it!"

Facing Xia Mingqiu's series of questioning like flying arrows, Li Yi froze on the spot, not knowing how to answer.

Seeing this, Xia Mingqiu sneered, "I don't care about those crazy words, I just want you!" At the end, Li Yi's head was lifted and lowered imperceptibly.

"I don't care. The day after tomorrow, I want to visit the suburbs of Beijing privately. You must accompany me! When I leave at Chenshi, I will see you at the gate of the palace!" After finishing speaking, Xia Mingqiu hurried away without waiting for Li Yi's answer. It seems that if you wait a little longer, you will hear an answer that makes him sad.

The little emperor hurried all the way, and the attendants on the left and right also followed behind with their heads lowered. No one knew what happened in the room.Only Xifu could keenly perceive Xia Mingqiu's mood at this time, anger and sadness.

Back in the palace, Xia Mingqiu waved back and forth, he was the only one in the huge hall.

There was silence in the hall, only my slightly rapid breathing and unsteady heartbeat could be heard.I didn't expect that just a rejection would make me so sad.It seemed that there was a steady stream of water in the body that was about to pour out of the eye sockets, but this position restricted me, so I could only bite the tender flesh inside my lips, hold back my tears, and swallow my sobs.

Passing through a round arched narrow gate, you will arrive at the Tangchi surrounded by mist and flowing water.Warm spring water is supplied here all the year round, and the water gurgles out from the mouth of Kuilong and Kuifeng.Xia Mingqiu impatiently took off his clothes and soaked in the pool water, holding the phoenix head and crying bitterly.

Ask him why he was crying, in fact he didn't know it very well in his heart, he just felt so sad, if he didn't cry, he felt like his heart and lungs were going to explode.Fortunately, there is no one here, and there is the sound of water as a cover, allowing him to release it to his heart's content.

Coming out of the soup pond, no one could tell that he had cried, and even his red and swollen eyes could be attributed to the problem of the spring water.

Xia Mingqiu was lying on the couch, Xifu was fiddled with the smoker cage next to it, and after a while, he picked up the silk cloth on the side and gently wiped the water from Xia Mingqiu's hair.

Xifu is a fine person, knowing that at this time, he doesn't say a word, as long as he is quietly by his side.Sure enough, Xia Mingqiu slowly closed his eyes when he was hungry.The young man whose skin was originally like a piece of fine white jade, unconsciously stained black under his eyes, his brows were slightly frowned unconsciously, and the corners of his mouth drooped.Suddenly, Xifu felt anger welling up in his heart. The boy who was once so sunny and lovely had tasted the misery in this world.

Although Xia Mingqiu closed his eyes, he didn't feel sleepy at all.The conversation with Li Yi today is all in my mind.Thinking of Li Yi's astonishment, thinking of his kneeling action, thinking of his flinching, and his head not raised, thinking of his own words... Xia Mingqiu wondered if he was really a little too bad.Li Yi said that he was engaged, so why not give each other a step?But what did I do at that time, I kicked over the steps... In fact, not every man will fall in love with a man like myself, why didn't I think that Li Yi's favorite should be fragrant and soft Where are the girls?It's really embarrassing for me to be dazzled by jealousy. As a man, as an emperor, he persecutes a subject like this.Such a vicious voice... What is the difference between me like this and those stupid and tyrants I despise?Forget it, the book also said, if you really love him, give him freedom.If... if I really can't make him feel the slightest bit of affection for me the day after tomorrow, then...forget it...just let go...

Unlike each other's somewhat heavy heart, the day of the outing unexpectedly turned out to be fine weather.It really can be described as a clear and cloudless autumn. Standing on the ridge of the field, you can see a golden yellow, and the air seems to have a warm aroma unique to plants, and this warmth relieves the tension between the two. atmosphere.

One monarch and one minister were one step away from each other, followed by the disguised guards not too far behind.

Silence had lasted for quite a while between the two, and finally Li Yi spoke first.

"What does Your Majesty think of this country?"

"It's very good, a piece of peace and tranquility."

"Does Your Majesty know how the people live?"

"This..." Xia Mingqiu originally wanted to say that looking at this scene, he seemed to have a prosperous life, but when Li Yi asked this question, it seemed that he had some deep meaning, which made it difficult for him to answer.

Li Yi sighed, "Oh, look, Your Majesty, this is the outskirts of Beijing, already under the feet of the emperor. Please look, Your Majesty, the group of people coming from afar is coming fiercely, and there will be trouble."

Sure enough, the group of people came to the door of a farmer's house, smashed the door "bang bang bang", and shouted loudly to open the door.Even though Xia Mingqiu was far away from them in the field, he could hear it very clearly, and couldn't help frowning when he saw it.After a while, the door opened from the inside, and a nodding and bowing little old man came out. The little old man made a lot of flamboyance, swayed and said good things, but he met no kind person, so he was thrown to the ground, People rushed into the house, leaving only the little old man sitting on the ground looking at the house wiping tears.

Xia Mingqiu couldn't stand it anymore, so he ordered someone to help, and he also moved forward.Three or two masters quickly entered the house.After hearing a crackling sound, those who caused the trouble were all thrown out, and naturally the guards who followed stepped on their backs, pinned them to the ground, and tied them up.

These people were tied up, talking nonstop, and shouting, "Do you know who I am waiting for? How dare you come forward to disturb things! Interrupt me waiting for rent collection! Don't let me wait quickly, maybe my lord I can spare your dog's life!"

When Xifu heard this, he glared and wanted to go forward to treat these blind people, but Xia Mingqiu stopped him.

"Oh? Who is your master? Tell me, maybe he is someone I know."

"Hey, how could you, a little yellow-haired boy, know my lord? My lord is Xue Yongyi, the second-rank minister of Beijing Zhongzheng, Mr. Xue! Don't let me go." The leader said Xue Yongyi with a complacent attitude, as if It's as if Xue Yongyi is here in person.

"How can I trust you with nothing to prove?"

"Hmph, ignorant country bumpkin, open your dog eyes and look at the clothes and family emblem on my body!" Immediately, he ran up to check the clothes cleverly, and then nodded at Xia Mingqiu.

"You!" Hearing this bullying servant's vulgar words to Xia Mingqiu, Li Yi suddenly felt his blood boil, and really wanted to step forward and knock this dirty dog ​​servant to the ground. It would be best to delete a few front teeth and let him It's better not to dare to make another mistake.

Xia Mingqiu saw Li Yi clenching his fists as if he was going to fight because he was being insulted, his heart couldn't help but feel a little bit of sweetness penetrated to the bottom of his heart, even though it might only be defending Da Chen's emperor.

"As far as I know, this place is under the foot of the emperor, the fertile land is owned by the people, and the taxes are paid to the court on a monthly basis. How come Lord Xue sent people to collect taxes? Besides, I heard that Lord Xue Yongyi is a rare and good official. You evil slaves rely on the name of your master to do such inhumane things!"

"Hahahaha, what do you know, kid, not to mention the land under the emperor's feet, just..." The arrow feathers that fell from the sky made it impossible to say anything. The poor slave stared wide-eyed when he died. I don't know who killed me.

Suddenly, Xifu shouted for escort after being startled!