Jinwei joins hands in rebirth: villains can also eat at the table

Chapter 329 After the closure

"Uh ah... ah..."

The emperor collapsed on the bed, tortured and emaciated.

The dragon robe that once symbolized supreme honor was now draped messily on his bony body. His face was full of wrinkles, and every wrinkle was engraved with pain. Cold sweat rolled down his face like beans, soaking the ends of his hair.

Hailan stood aside, staring at all this quietly, with no mercy in her eyes and a cold smile on her lips.

Seeing the emperor's agonized expression, hatred surged within her, the urge for revenge tangling like a poisonous ivy. With delicate steps, she leaned closer to the emperor's ear, her voice soft but as cold as a knife.

"Hate? Resentment? Your Majesty, it's your 'blessing' to have fallen into my hands. Oh, I almost forgot to ask, how did the deer blood wine taste that day?"

After saying that, Hailan stood up straight, tears glistening in her eyes. It was the joy of finally getting what she had endured for so many years.

"I've added a lot of good stuff into it,"

She looked around to make sure no one could hear before speaking again. "It's a pity, Your Majesty, you are now speechless and cannot tell me in person how it feels."

When Hai Lan said this, she finally couldn't help it and laughed out loud with her head raised. Her laughter echoed in the empty palace, and it was chilling to the bone.

Upon hearing this, the emperor was struck by lightning. His eyes widened and his pupils shrank rapidly, as if he wanted to see through the vicious woman in front of him.

"Ugh..."

The broken hissing sound squeezed out from between the teeth.

It's you!

He could not believe that all the tragedies in the past were caused by this seemingly weak woman.

He had always blamed himself for his excessive indulgence and lack of self-care, but he had not expected that every step he took was a step into the trap she had carefully laid.

He had no idea that every glass of deer blood wine he drank that day contained hidden evil intentions.

"It's getting late. I'll take my leave now. I'll be back to serve Your Majesty tomorrow..."

Hailan opened her red lips slightly, and the ending sound was long and drawn out, like the cry of an owl in the dark night. Chill instantly filled the hall, and the eerie atmosphere went straight to people's hearts.

When the emperor heard this, he felt as if a cold and poisonous snake was wrapped around his neck and he felt suffocated.

He was filled with remorse.

Why did I let my greed blind my heart back then? Just because I cared about Yongqi, I spared this vicious woman out of a moment of kindness.

Now, he finally got what he deserved and brought disaster upon himself!

......

The grand ceremony for Yan Wan's coronation as queen was scheduled for November.

It was the beginning of winter, but the wind in the capital was not yet biting, and the air was somewhat dry and cool. In such weather, even if one was wearing heavy court robes, one would not feel too stuffy.

Yet, the palace seemed shrouded in a gloom. The Empress Dowager was ill and had been bedridden for a long time, and the Emperor was also preoccupied with other matters and unable to attend the ceremony in person.

As a result, the grand ceremony of the queen's coronation lost some of its due grandeur, and the scale was simplified and the ceremony was slightly reduced.

As a prince, Yongyan was ordered to attend the ceremony on behalf of the emperor and enthrone Yanwan.

Before daybreak, Yan Wan was awakened by the palace maids and began to dress up.

She sat in front of the mirror, but her eyes drifted outside the hall from time to time. Her heart was full of anxiety, waiting for that figure to appear.

This was the most important moment in her life, and he should be there.

They have been fighting for this moment, haven't they?

With everyone busy working, her makeup was gradually completed, her hair was in a neat bun, and she was neatly dressed in gorgeous court clothes. Every stitch and thread was embroidered with nobility.

Chunchan gently picked up the string of court beads inlaid with large oriental pearls and put them on her. The beads were plump, round and shining, making her look even more graceful when she put them on.

I stood up and walked to the large mirror in Yongshou Palace, and what came into my sight was a strange yet familiar self.

It really is a feast for the eyes.

Yan Wan raised her hand slightly, feeling the heavy weight of her court robes and court beads, which weighed more than ten pounds, the weight of being the mother of the country.

The court crown on the side that had not yet been put on was even more eye-catching. It was inlaid with hundreds of oriental pearls, stacked layer upon layer. The one on the top of the crown was particularly large and dazzling. It was several times heavier than the court crown she wore when she was a concubine.

Amidst the busyness, the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

Yanwan felt something strange when she heard light footsteps behind her.

Looking up at the mirror, a familiar figure came into view. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise, and the curve was full of joy and anger.

"You're finally here. Without you, this ceremony of consecrating the queen would be meaningless to me."

"The Master is being crowned today. It's such a grand event that even if it costs me my life, I have to come and congratulate him."

It was Jinzhong who answered. He was dressed in eunuch's uniform, but his posture was upright. At this moment, his eyes were burning, fixed on the beautiful figure of Yanwan in the mirror.

Although I had imagined her appearance as queen countless times before, I was still shocked when I saw it in real life.

His breathing became a little disordered, and he felt completely captivated by her.

Jinzhong stood there with an upright posture, wearing a steward's uniform made of high-quality fabric and fine workmanship. It was specially made for him by Yanwan.

He looked just like the young eunuch standing at the gate of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity thirty years ago, except that his eyes and brows had a more mature look.

Time flies, and even if Yanwan has the secret to maintain her youthful appearance, she still cannot hide the fine lines at the corners of her eyes.

She and Jinzhong looked at each other, their eyes filled with emotion. The two of them had gone through ups and downs together and were no longer young.

"It's really beautiful...even more beautiful than what I saw in my dreams."

Jinzhong's eyes were filled with infatuation, and he felt that he had not said enough after he finished speaking, so he sighed softly, and in that sigh, he hid half a lifetime of infatuation.

"You are the only one who can make me happy with your sweet words."

Yanwan smiled brightly, but a hint of melancholy lingered in her eyes. "I'm getting older now, and my youth is gone. How can I compare to the past? In a few more years, my skin will flake and my flesh will sag, and I'm afraid my appearance will be even worse."

She looked up at Jinzhong, her eyes sparkling with emotion.

Over the years, I have wasted too much time in this palace.

The two looked at each other and smiled, with only each other in their eyes. The passage of time and the changes in their appearance all emerged clearly as they looked at each other.

From their youth to gray hair, they have been together all the way, and can be said to have grown old together.

Jinzhong slowly raised his hand, took off his hat, gently took Yanwan's hand, and pulled her to stand in front of the mirror again.

He leaned slightly to the side, deliberately revealing the white hair on his temples. His originally thick black hair was now mixed with many silver strands, which gleamed with a cold light under the candlelight.

"It's not just you, my master. I am no different."

He comforted her, his voice very soft.

Because she was wearing a hat before, she couldn't see clearly, but now it was completely exposed in front of her. Yan Wan couldn't help but look surprised.

"You are old too..."

There was an imperceptible tremor in her voice, and her eyes were full of melancholy as she murmured.

"When did this head of white hair appear..."

After saying that, she raised her hand and picked up the braid behind his head, looking at it carefully.

The white hair mixed with the black hair was braided and then fell behind the head.

She felt even worse.

How come I didn’t notice it before...

I get old too quickly. I haven’t had the chance to do many things before I’m already old.

The palace walls are so high, and I wonder how many more years of days like this will be waiting for the two of them to go through.