klisemfg Chapter 59 For the rest of your life, you have a bit of Yoon-ja in you.
Chapter 59 For the rest of your life, you have a bit of Yoon-ja in you.
Lu Yuxi obediently shut her mouth, her sharp eyes sweeping over the surrounding guards and eunuchs, causing them to turn around and disperse a few steps.
Once she was sure no one would see General Lin's rare vulnerable state, Lu Yuxi released her grip on Lin Shiming's hand and instead held him tightly in her arms.
Lin Shiming had been restless these past few days, and Lu Yuxi, his wife, had naturally noticed it long ago. However, she had been mindful of the young general's feelings and hadn't dared to bring it up herself.
Fortunately, this person finally couldn't hold back today, otherwise he would have had to go to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to ask his brother-in-law for advice.
"They can't see it anymore, so if you're unhappy, just tell me, okay?"
Lin Shiming's somber voice came again, "And Lin Ha and Lin Qi."
Lu Yuxi laughed speechlessly. General Lin, who cares so much about his image, still doesn't want the two wolves to see this even now!
"Zhao Lei!"
Zhao Lei bowed and scurried over, saying, "Your servant is here."
"Go find a few guards who are skilled in martial arts and take Lin Ha and Lin Qi to play in the front. Keep an eye on them and make sure they don't cause any trouble."
"The slave obeys."
Zhao Lei quickly led several guards to carry away the two wolves that were still running around mindlessly, and then considerately disappeared from Lu Yuxi's sight.
"Alright, now that the wolf is gone, can the young general speak?"
After a long while, Lin Shiming finally poked his head out of Lu Yuxi's arms, looking embarrassed and ashamed.
The momentary madness was exhilarating, but now it's a disaster.
The two stared at each other in silence for a long time before Lin Shiming looked away, feeling a little guilty.
"I'm just... I've been feeling a bit down lately."
"Because of the Empress Dowager's illness?"
Lin Shiming turned back to meet Lu Yuxi's gaze, "You..."
"My mother is my biological mother, and you are my lover, whom I spend every day with. How could I not know how things are between you two?" Lu Yuxi's voice was somewhat low.
"Then neither you nor Father Emperor seem to be very sad."
“Who says we’re not sad? We just knew this fact a long time ago, and after being sad for so long, we can only accept it.” Lu Yuxi’s voice became somewhat unsteady. “The Empress Dowager’s health isn’t due to any serious illness. Over the years, countless imperial physicians and top doctors have examined her; it’s a mental illness, and it can’t be cured.”
"The Empress Dowager doesn't like us to show this on our faces every day. All we can do is not put any more pressure on her from her relatives at the end."
"In any case, my father and I hope that every day of hers can be easy and dignified."
Lu Yuxi cupped Lin Shiming's face in her hands. "Don't be sad. Mother told us long ago that birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural order of things. Maybe she can see her brother one more time after she closes her eyes."
"I understand that principle. It's just that these feelings are unavoidable."
Just like you know that even if it's just an ordinary monthly exam, it won't affect your whole life and it will pass sooner or later, but when you actually fail the exam, you still can't escape feeling sad.
Emotions cannot be let go of simply by saying "let go"; time is the only cure.
Lu Yuxi sighed, and taking advantage of the man's confused state of mind, she vigorously rubbed the flesh on Lin Shiming's cheek.
"It's okay, we'll face it together."
"...good."
"Then don't be upset. Does that mean our brave and resolute young general is afraid to face challenges?"
"Don't spread rumors! Do you want to get beaten up?" Lin Shiming finally realized that his lips were pouting from being squeezed by Lu Yuxi's two hands. He angrily pried Lu Yuxi's hands apart. "Let me tell you, when I strike, I'm sure to draw blood!"
Lu Yuxi smiled and withdrew her hands, which had just done something naughty. "I misspoke. Our little general is not the kind of person who is always feeling melancholy."
"Humph."
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Lin Shiming is definitely not the kind of person who sighs and complains all the time.
He understood that Bai Qiongzhu didn't want everyone to worry about her all the time, and he was willing to follow Bai Qiongzhu's wishes and pretend that he knew nothing and continue to live happily.
So after venting his emotions for a moment, Lin Shiming quickly returned to his usual lively and energetic self. During the day, he was busy with palace affairs and matters of the Ministry of Justice, and at night he would occasionally do some fun activities with Lu Yuxi.
And on the very next day, using some excuse he found out of nowhere, he gave Prince An and Prince Ping a dressing down, ordering them to each copy the "Royal Rites" ten times, and if they didn't finish within three days, they would be dragged out and beaten with a board.
The constant tossing and turning caused Prince Ping and Prince An's right hands to tremble with exhaustion, and they almost fell asleep during the morning court session.
Emperor Longyun was amazed by Lin Shiming's spirit, praising him for never getting bogged down in internal conflicts and for venting his anger on others. He then studied this spirit in depth.
Far away.
Although Lin Shiming no longer seemed preoccupied every day, he still added a new routine to his schedule: frequently visiting Fengyi Palace to spend time with Bai Qiongzhu and Lu Tingsong.
These busy and joyful days continued until the tenth day of the third month.
Before dawn, the grand procession left the palace and headed towards the hunting grounds palace a hundred miles outside the capital.
Although Bai Qiongzhu also came out for a stroll to clear her head, she wasn't in good health, so she stayed in the carriage the whole time, only getting off to walk around for some fresh air during rest stops. As for anything else, she didn't care about any of that.
With Princess An and some other princesses from the royal family accompanying them, Ji Tiao couldn't bypass them for help, so Lin Shiming had to handle all the arrangements along the way on his own.
Lin Shiming, who had been running around for more than three hours, said: "Just tell them I'm dead."
Lu Yuxi couldn't help but chuckle. She reached out and rubbed Lin Shiming's head, which was filled with resentment, before leading the bewildered eunuch aside and personally handling these trivial matters for his neglected Crown Princess.
It wasn't until dusk, around 5 PM, that the group finally settled into the palace. Lin Shiming, who had slept all afternoon in the carriage, suddenly came back to life and went to relieve Lu Yuxi, who had been helping him with miscellaneous tasks for half the day.
“I will handle these matters myself. Mother is exhausted from her journey today and probably doesn’t have the energy to take care of Tingsong. Go and bring Tingsong here with us. Let him stay with us for the next few days so he can get used to it. It will also be good for him to move to the East Palace as soon as possible when we return. Don’t let Mother keep worrying about him.”
Lu Yuxi readily agreed. He smiled and reached out to tidy Lin Shiming's slightly disheveled hair. "Alright. Does Your Highness the Crown Princess have any further instructions?"
Lin Shiming raised his chin and waved his hand, "That's all, you can leave now!"
Lu Yuxi chuckled and obediently went to Bai Qiongzhu.
No sooner had he left than Yu Sheng appeared in front of Lin Shiming from the corner, as if by ghost.
This eerie posture startled Lin Shiming, who had already noticed someone nearby, so much so that his heart almost stopped beating.
When he finally saw the person in front of him clearly, Lin Shiming clutched his chest and let out a long sigh of relief.
"Yu Sheng, you have a bit of Xiao Yunzi in you."
Yu Sheng: "? What is Your Highness saying?"
"It's nothing." Lin Shiming didn't intend to explain. "What do you want from me, and why are you hiding here secretly?"
Yu Sheng carefully scanned his surroundings to make sure no one was around before approaching Lin Shiming with eyes gleaming with gossip.
"Your Highness, I just visited the women of Prince Ping's household."
Lin Shiming rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. "No, what are you going there for? Is that a place for you?"
What's wrong with this guy? He's not the capable and intelligent Yu Sheng he used to be. This unreliable behavior is making him more and more like his husband Li Yi, who is rough on the outside but delicate on the inside.
Is this what it means for couples to look alike?
...So, can I become a black sesame dumpling like Lu Yuxi in the future?
Lin Shih-ming: Looking forward to it.JPG
"Your Highness! What are you thinking about? I haven't finished speaking yet."
Yu Sheng's voice interrupted Lin Shiming's beautiful reverie.
"Tell me!" If you can't give me a straight answer today, I might break you up!
Yu Sheng was completely unaware of Lin Shiming's cruel intentions. He tiptoed and whispered in Lin Shiming's ear.
"One of the concubines that Prince Ping brought with him this time is pregnant!"