Flowers bloom without worries

Chapter 118 I Will Find Out the Truth (1)

Since Xiao Chuhan left, the once bustling Jingxin Hall suddenly became completely silent. However, Lan Xi was not sad because of his departure, but faced life with a more tenacious attitude.

During this period, Lan Xi strictly followed the doctor's advice, took medicine on time, and carefully adjusted her diet, striving to adjust her body to the peak state. She knew that only with a strong body could she more calmly deal with all kinds of unknown things in the future.

"I always feel that the queen is like a different person, completely different from before." Jingxiang whispered to Jiuer beside her. Although Jingxiang was a maid specially assigned by Xiao Chuhan to serve Wuyou before Wuyou entered the palace, her time with Wuyou was short, far less than Jiuer's. But the queen now is really different from the first time they met, it's like two different people.

"Why do you think so?" Jiuer couldn't help but ask.

In fact, Jiuer has also noticed recently that the current queen has indeed changed drastically compared to the past. Sometimes, even Jiuer feels that the queen in front of her is quite unfamiliar.

"The former queen was like a pool of still water, without any waves. She did not fight or compete, and even if she had a lot of pain in her heart, she never revealed it to others. She just kept it quietly in her heart and took on everything alone. This extraordinary and otherworldly person can't help but feel awe, as if she has transcended the world."

"However, as time passes, the Empress now has a more tenacious spirit and an indescribable unwillingness."

Even Jingxiang, who had only just met the Empress, could sense this subtle change. How could Jiuer, who had grown up with the Empress since childhood, not notice anything?

In the past, the Empress was indifferent to swords, spears, halberds, martial arts, etc. But since she recovered, she actually gave up her favorite music, chess, calligraphy and painting and took up the long sword instead. Although Jiuer had doubts in her heart, she finally chose to bury these doubts deep in her heart.

"My lady, you have always been the same. But as you gain experience and broaden your horizons, you will change as a person."

"Shizuka, don't say such things again in the future. Remember, don't do it again!"

"Sister Jiuer, Shizuka understands."

Since Lan Xi woke up, she knew that her body was weak. She had lost her strength to hold a sword. It was probably because of her serious injuries that her movements were a little slow and she was no longer as agile as before. So, Lan Xi made up her mind to work harder to exercise in order to strengthen her physique.

In the imperial study, Xiao Chuhan was buried in a pile of memorials, concentrating on handling state affairs. Suddenly, a figure walked into the room quietly. This person was Xingye.

Xingye saluted and said respectfully, "Your Majesty."

Xiao Chuhan raised his head slightly, waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite. How is she doing recently?"

Xingye replied: "Your Majesty, the Queen has been staying in the Jingxin Palace recently and has not taken a single step out. Every morning, the Queen would start exercising to maintain a good physique. However, I have noticed something quite strange..."

Xiao Chuhan frowned slightly and asked, "Oh? What's so strange?"

Xingye continued, "In the past, the queen loved music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and was often immersed in them. But now, the queen seems to have shifted her interest to swordsmanship. Not only does she study sword manuals every day, she also shows a strong interest in various weapons."

After hearing this, Xiao Chuhan couldn't help but fall into deep thought, muttering to himself: "She is becoming more and more difficult for me to understand..."

At this time, Xingye hesitated for a moment and then said, "Your Majesty, I have a doubt in my heart, but I don't know whether I should speak up or not."

Xiao Chu glanced coldly at the starry night and said in a deep voice: "Just tell me, I will pardon you."

Xingye took a deep breath and mustered up his courage to say, "Since the Queen's last trip to the border of life and death and waking up, her temperament has changed dramatically. She is completely different from before."

Xiao Chuhan's face changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and warned, "Xingye, this matter is only known between you and me. Don't tell anyone else. Do you understand?"

Xingye quickly knelt down and kowtowed to show that he understood.

Xiao Chuhan stood up and slowly walked towards the door, saying as he walked: "Come on, follow me to the Jingxin Palace to take a look."

Xingye responded "Yes, sir" and hurried to follow the emperor.

Just as Xiao Chuhan stretched out his hand to turn the door, he heard a "creak" and the door was pushed open from the outside. He looked closely and found that it was Wuyou! Wuyou was very different from usual: she changed her usual plain and simple style and put on a simple and neat dress; her hair that originally fell on her shoulders like a waterfall was also tied up high and fixed with a jade hairpin; in her right hand, she held a small and exquisite bamboo basket.

Lan Xi stood quietly at the door, looking straight at Xiao Chuhan. The two just stared at each other, neither of them spoke first.