Hundreds of guards accompanied them. The carriage moved slowly. The interior of the carriage was covered with ice silk, and the bottom was cushioned with soft cotton, so it was not bumpy.

Xiao Qingtang was drowsy. Probably because she was pregnant, she was very sleepy, and her body was particularly tired.

Qin Yanling hugged her with a gentle expression.

There was a little palace maid serving them in the carriage. She washed her hands and was peeling grapes.

On a jade-white plate, there were four or five peeled grapes. They were crystal clear and looked very beautiful.

Every once in a while, Qin Yanling would take one and feed it to Xiao Qingtang's lips. He watched her bite it bit by bit in a daze. His expression, which was always calm and dignified, was like a small stone thrown into a blue lake, spreading a circle of gentle ripples.

The little palace maid quietly raised her head and quickly glanced over. There was a bit of envy in her big eyes.

His Majesty was over 30 years old, and the harem had been in name only for many years. He had never been close to women. When everyone was speculating, he conferred the title of Consort De. One month later, on this day, he stood his ground against all opposition and forcefully announced that Consort De would be the Empress in the morning court.

This consort, who came from the common people, had the fastest promotion in the history of the East Imperial Kingdom. First, she became an imperial concubine, and in just one month, she was conferred the title of Empress.

Everyone knew that it was not that His Majesty was not close to women, but that he only wanted one woman in his life.

According to her observation, His Majesty doted on Consort De very much. When he hugged Consort De, his gentle and affectionate eyes were like hugging the most precious treasure. He was so satisfied and happy, as if she was his whole world.

She had never seen His Majesty like this before!

Unfortunately, she did not know how to draw. Otherwise, she could draw it and show it off to her friends in private.

At this time, Xiao Qingtang opened her small mouth, but her eyes were still closed. She slightly tilted her head.

Qin Yanling understood. He reached out a hand and placed it under her chin. He saw her push out her pink tongue and spit out the grape seed.

He threw the seed away carelessly, washed his hands with clean water, and fed her the grapes again. He repeated the process over and over again, patiently and meticulously.

The little palace maid blinked and thought to herself, His Majesty is so gentle and affectionate. Her Majesty must be very happy. If His Majesty could treat her … Her face turned red and her large eyes blinked. She didn't dare to think any further.

The carriage stopped. The guard stood in front of the window and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, we have arrived."

Amidst the green grass, a newly built grave stood alone. The grayish-white tombstone and the small hill looked simple and desolate.

Xiao Qingtang felt a lump in her throat as she got off the carriage. Her heart felt as if it was being pricked by needles. However, when she came closer and saw the words on the tombstone, her tears turned into laughter. She rebuked, "Who set up the tombstone?"

On the tombstone, three words were clearly engraved: Lu Gege's Tomb.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Your Highness, it's this subordinate …" The guard knelt down, feeling a little wronged and helpless.

Chief Du Feng had ordered him to build the tomb and erect a monument, but no one knew the man's name, and it was inconvenient to nag the Emperor about such a small matter.

Xiao Qingtang restrained her smile and said softly, "His surname is Lu, and his name is Lulu."

She squatted down, but Qin Yanling was one step faster. He picked up a dead branch and gave it to her. She was stunned. She took the branch and wrote on the ground, "It's this' Lu Lulu '."

"Erect a new monument," Qin Yanling ordered. He took the dead branch from her hand and wiped her hands with a wet handkerchief.

Xiao Qingtang stared at him in a daze. In her memory, there was a similar scene.

"Where did you go to play?"

In her memory, the young man was always gentle and shy. His eyes were full of love for her. "Dirty, like a little cat."

At that time, she would throw herself into his arms, rub her face against him, touch him with her small hands, and wipe the dirt on his face. She said sneakily, "You love to be clean, so I'll turn you into a big cat."

He would always smile helplessly and order someone to fetch water for her to carefully wash her face and wipe her hands. No matter how naughty or mischievous she was, he would never scold her. He would always tolerate her.

Xiao Qingtang's eyes were in a trance.

It was as if at this moment, the two of them had returned to 13 years ago. There was no estrangement, no hatred, only warmth, love, and passion. Now, he was clearly cold and strong, but he had shed his momentum and became the young man of the past.

"Lu Gege, I'm fine. Don't worry."

She choked. Her heart tightened a few times. Her eyes were slightly red and tears overflowed. In the blink of an eye, they gathered into drops of tears and slowly rolled down her cheeks. "I thought you were still in the small mountain house. I didn't expect you to secretly follow me and come to the hunting ground with me. I also didn't expect that you would commit suicide because of me …"

Lu Lulu had been dead for a month. If they missed the time to treat her, even the Witch Doctor couldn't bring her back to life.

Qin Yanling listened quietly. Only when she was in unbearable grief, he gently held her in his arms and stroked her back again and again.

In detail, Lu Lulu had taken care of the Tang Tang for more than ten years. He owed her a favor.

"This small mountain house is where Lu Gege and I lived for 13 years."

After paying respects to Lu Lulu, Xiao Qingtang told him the location. It was 30 miles away from the imperial palace. There was a small house built at the foot of the mountain. The furniture in the house was covered in dust. Obviously, the owner had been away for a long time. "If I had a child, there may be clues here."

Her memory was a little chaotic. She remembered most of the things, but she forgot that she had been pregnant.

Qin Yanling looked around. His eyes were deep, like the turbulent undercurrents at the bottom of the sea. His emotions were difficult to understand. She had lived here for 13 years, and it happened to be the 13 years he was absent.

He gently held her hand. The ends of his eyebrows were gentle and soft. The fine fragments of the golden sun were reflected in his eyes. The stars were twinkling like the most gorgeous fireworks. His expression was solemn, as if he was making a promise. "I'll be with you in the years to come!"

Xiao Qingtang looked up. She had been looking at him for a long time. Under his slightly nervous gaze, she suddenly smiled like a flower. She nodded solemnly and said, "Okay!"

[Ding dong!

Qin Yanling's resentment is 20 points.

Current resentment is 19 points. Affection is 100 points!]

Xiao Qingtang's heart was surging with emotions. Only then did she realize that what he wanted was actually very simple. It had always only been her.

The imperial bodyguards carried out a wooden box and reported, "Your Majesty, after a rough inspection, the owners of the house are a man and a woman. Other than them, no one else lives here.

This subordinate found some children's things in the wooden box locked under the bed. There are clothes and toys. "

"These …" Xiao Qingtang stared blankly as she rummaged through the wooden chest, grabbing the clothes one by one. Her gaze seemed to be torn apart and fragmented. Suddenly, she covered her head with a pained expression. It wasn't until Qin Yanling hugged her and said anxiously, "Don't be afraid.

Those clothes were embroidered needle by needle. It was clear that the embroidery skills had improved significantly.

Qin Yanling remembered that she didn't know how to needlework, but she began to learn for the baby in her belly.

At that time, she must have had great expectations for the baby. It was almost her only hope. However, it could be expected that the baby was very young. It might not even be born because those clothes were only enough for a baby a few months old.

[Ding dong!

Qin Yanling's resentment is 10 points.

Current resentment is 9 points. Affection is 100 points!]

Thinking of this, he felt a burst of bitterness in his heart. He hugged Xiao Qingtang tightly.

Why did she abandon him back then? They could have had a good life. If she didn't like the restrictions of the palace, he could have abandoned everything and wandered the world with her!

Why did she have to destroy everything? Thirteen years ago, they were supposed to be living happily ever after!

Just as he was immersed in his memories, Xiao Qingtang suddenly shouted in panic, "Be careful!" Her slender body blocked in front of him with a firm and resolute posture.

A sharp arrow hit her on the right side of her back.

This change was too sudden.

Du Feng reacted first and shouted, "Protect the Emperor!"

[Xiao Qingtang's eyebrows flew up and her little fox tail stuck up. "First, he played the emotional card. Then, he played the hero saving the damsel in distress. They were almost separated by life and death. This is the best way to clear his name."]

[666, they couldn't bear it. "Sister Tang, let's not lie to Qin Yanling."]