OBS Chapter 233 Disgusting
Chapter 233 Disgusting
Since that day of separation, Ling Yunche seemed to have regained his life, and his whole body was full of energy and hope.
Although life in the cold palace was difficult, he had hope in his heart. He knew that there were people out there who cared about him and were working hard for his future. This warm power, like the spring sunshine, melted the ice in his heart.
Ling Yunche's transformation surprised everyone around him. They saw a brand new him, one full of fighting spirit and courage.
Idiot, you are in the cold palace and you are so sick that you can't even straighten your back, but you are still smiling foolishly all day long.
Many guards wondered if he had been beaten stupid or had a mental illness, so they didn't dare to provoke him recently.
Ling Yunche was well aware of the huge gap in status between them, and there were some things he might never have the chance to say in his lifetime.
That unbridgeable gap, like a heavy yoke, bound his emotions. He could only silently bury those words deep in his heart, letting them surge in his heart, unable to release them.
She was trapped in this palace, so he would stay here with her for the rest of her life.
This was the most resolute thought in Ling Yunche's heart, as unshakable as a rock. In this cold palace, his love became the only warmth. For her, he was willing to endure loneliness and solitude, silently guarding her side.
Even if they can't meet, he will be satisfied as long as they can share the same bright moon.
Their hearts were connected. This silent companionship, though silent, was full of strength. It supported Ling Yunche in persevering through these difficult years.
Yongqi walked along the long and short palace road to the cold palace. The scenery along the way gradually became desolate from the magnificent scenery.
The once magnificent palace gradually faded away, replaced by a desolate and deserted scene. The stone pavement along the palace road seemed to tell the vicissitudes of time, and each stone carried countless stories.
Until someone brought him to see that man. That once familiar figure now seemed so strange. In less than eight months, he had become so completely unfamiliar.
He couldn't imagine what kind of suffering this man had gone through in such a short time. His change shocked Yongqi and gave him a deeper understanding of the cruelty of the court.
No wonder the Queen looked so distressed when she mentioned him.
How can I describe the appearance of this man in front of me?
A weed-like beard grew messily on his face, his slightly shabby clothes hung loosely on his body, and his hungry and yellow cheeks were like a faded painting, having lost their former vitality and energy.
Even if he had a pair of hopeful eyes, the faint light seemed so insignificant in this dim environment and could not change the decadent aura on him.
That aura, like a heavy haze, enveloped his entire body, leaving one feeling a deep sense of despair and helplessness. He was like a shadow forgotten in a corner, lonely and helpless, struggling to find a glimmer of warmth and hope in this cold world.
He was not like this in my childhood memory.
Back then, he might have stood tall, his eyes resolute, full of energy and vigor. Yongqi searched hard for the past scene in his mind, trying to find that familiar figure.
Moreover, Yongqi felt that he looked somewhat familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before. That familiarity, like a faint thread, tugged at his thoughts. He frowned, carefully studying the man before him, scenes flashing through his mind.
Seeing an acquaintance, Ling Yunche quickly bowed his head.
"This humble official pays his respects to the Fifth Prince..."
Ling Yunche's voice was hoarse and low, with a hint of respect and humility. He bent slightly, his slightly hunched figure looking particularly thin in the cold wind.
Yongqi looked at Ling Yunche in front of him, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart. He might have been full of vigor and ambition in the past, but now he was in such a miserable state.
Yongqi raised his hand gently, motioning him to stand up, "No need to be so polite."
His gaze lingered on Ling Yunche for a moment, trying to find some trace of his past on his face. However, the weed-like beard and the hungry, yellow cheeks made it almost unrecognizable as the old man he once was. Yongqi sighed inwardly.
Yongqi raised his lips with difficulty to respond. Those few simple words seemed to have exhausted all his strength. His voice was a little dry and seemed particularly weak in the silent cold palace.
"I wonder if the Fifth Prince is here...but is there something wrong with the Empress?"
Ling Yunche's words were filled with anxiety and worry. He stared at Yongqi intently, as if waiting for an answer.
In this cold palace, Ruyi is his only concern, and any news about her can make his heart hang in the air.
The only thing they had in common was Ruyi. Ling Yunche's eyes flashed with anxiety. It was only a moment, but it was accurately captured by Yongqi in front of him.
After hearing this, Yongqi basically guessed something.
He met with the two people separately. One was eager to ask him to take care of her, while the other showed his concern for her without any concealment.
If it were an ordinary palace maid or eunuch, he might not think too much about it.
But Ling Yunche is a guard with a family.
The two also call each other close friends.
He looked at the change in Ling Yunche's expression in that instant, and became more certain of Ruyi's important position in his heart.
He frowned slightly, thinking about how to answer Ling Yunche's question.
On the way here, Yongqi had felt a vague sense of unease, a lingering unease that hung over his heart like a faint haze. He didn't know where this feeling came from, but he felt an inexplicable irritation in his heart.
Seeing Ling Yunche's expression, the tense string in his mind completely broke.
The anxiety and worry in Ling Yunche's eyes were like a sharp sword, instantly piercing the fog in Yongqi's heart. He finally understood where his uneasiness came from.
Yongqi's mind was in turmoil, with all sorts of thoughts intertwined. He felt as if he was in a huge vortex, unable to extricate himself.
He stood there for a long time, unable to calm down. The cold wind blew and he couldn't help shivering.
"Your Majesty, you're fine. It was Your Majesty who instructed me to take good care of you. Today, I'm here to give some advice to your colleagues... This order came from the Emperor, so I can only help you this far..."
Yongqi's words were filled with a hint of helplessness. He looked at Ling Yunche, his heart full of contradictions. He wanted to help Ruyi complete her request, but he also didn't want to go against the Emperor's will.
"I would like to thank Fifth Prince for his help, and also... thank the Empress for her concern..." Ling Yunche's voice was full of gratitude.
He murmured, "It's good that you're okay... It's good that you're okay..."
When Ling Yunche mentioned that person, his heart felt slightly hot and a faint smile appeared on his cheeks.
That smile was like the warm sunshine of spring, quietly melting the frost in his heart. His eyes became gentle and affectionate, as if immersed in beautiful memories.
Seeing him like this, Yongqi felt like countless storms were surging in his heart. He couldn't understand Ling Yunche's feelings for Ruyi, and didn't know how to deal with it.
He suddenly understood why Ruyi was so caring towards Ling Yunche, and why Ling Yunche was willing to risk his life to help Ruyi.
He nodded with difficulty, feeling a chill all over his body. "It's time to leave the palace. I'll go first..."
Yongqi's voice was low and subdued, as if filled with endless fatigue. His eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and confusion, as if he couldn't find his way in this complex palace.
Ling Yunche nodded after hearing this: "This humble servant respectfully bids farewell to Fifth Prince. The Empress hasn't had a good time these days. If you have time, please visit her more often..."
He couldn't help but order.
If he knew, Yongqi would be close to Yongshou Palace these days.
Yongqi nodded and turned to leave.
His steps were somewhat chaotic as he left after just a few words. His heart was filled with contradictions and struggles, not knowing how to face the relationship between Ruyi and Ling Yunche.
He wanted to help Ruyi, but did not want to go against the emperor's wishes; he wanted to understand Ling Yunche's feelings, but was bound by ethical and moral constraints.
The Fifth Prince rushed all the way from Yikun Palace just to take a look at him?
The sudden strangeness made Ling Yunche feel strange. He looked at Yongqi's hurriedly leaving back, and his doubts became stronger.
Ling Yunche fell into deep thought, trying to recall the conversation he had just had with Yongqi, trying to find some clues. However, apart from those few short words and Yongqi's complicated expression, he found nothing.
He couldn't help but start to wonder, could it be that the Queen had something important to convey to him through the Fifth Prince?
Or maybe something unexpected happened in the palace, and he was kept in the dark? Various thoughts intertwined in Ling Yunche's mind, making him feel even more depressed.
He was already isolated and helpless in this cold palace, and now the Fifth Prince's strange behavior made him even more uneasy.
Yongqi hurried out of the cold palace, his anxious steps as if he was fleeing a terrifying place. When he reached a rockery, he could no longer contain the nausea that surged within him, and he began to dry heave while holding onto it.
His face was pale, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead. The inner confusion and uneasiness washed over him like a surging tide. The nausea stemmed not only from physical discomfort, but also from the shock and confusion he felt about the relationship between Ruyi and Ling Yunche.
Over the years, he had tried to remain calm and rational, following etiquette and rules. However, what he saw and heard today caused his world to collapse in an instant.
He didn't know how to face Ruyi, nor how to look at Ling Yunche. He felt that he was caught in a huge vortex and couldn't extricate himself.
Yongqi leaned against the rockery, trying to regulate his breathing. He tried to calm himself down and think about what to do next.
But his heart was full of contradictions and struggles, as if countless voices were arguing in his ears. He didn't know whether he should continue to obey Ruyi's instructions or report everything to the emperor.
"Master? Master, what's wrong with you? Do you want to call the imperial physician?"
The sudden movement startled the attendant standing by. His face was filled with anxiety and worry, his voice filled with panic. He hurried forward to calm him down, but was brushed away by Yongqi.
"It's okay, don't spread what happened today..."
Yongqi's voice was low and stern, his eyes revealing a hint of determination. He knew that if this matter were to get out, it would cause an uproar and the consequences would be disastrous.
Yongqi stared intently at the direction of Yikun Palace, his eyes filled with complex emotions. He knew where the familiar feeling around Ling Yunche came from.
The air of old age in him is clearly the same as that of the Empress Dowager.
An indescribable sadness surged in Yongqi's heart.
Yongqi is already married and has his own family. He has experienced human nature and understands the love between men and women.
The concern and nervousness in the eyes of the two today did not seem fake, and they were not like ordinary queens and guards.
The Empress Dowager always believed that she and the Emperor were in love with each other, but now it seems that it is just that.
His eyes were frighteningly cold, he sneered, his eyes reddened frighteningly, and he left the palace without a word.