210 “Drunken Bones (Guyan 1v1 High H)” birthday extra – Chen Guang

The third day of January is Xie Ciyan’s birthday and the death anniversary of his biological mother, Concubine Ning.

Since that year, he has never celebrated his birthday again.Even after he ascended the throne as emperor, he only posthumously named Concubine Ning the Queen Mother, but never mentioned her birth date.

After Yan Zhaozhao entered the palace, he also did not celebrate his birthday.Firstly, she didn’t care, and secondly, no one cared about her.

Until the autumn of that year, Xie Ciyan quietly took her boating on the lake and gave her a firefly hairpin in the shape of an albizia flower on her birthday. This is where the name of the little princess came from.It was also at that time that they made an appointment to celebrate his birthday together next time.

But later on, things in the world were turbulent, and when the dust settled, he shook his head indifferently, saying that it was just fine as long as she was by his side, and there was no need to specially celebrate.

He said it calmly, but Yan Zhaozhao still selfishly wanted to celebrate his birthday.

Even if it’s just this once.

The sky was just beginning to turn white that day, the Forbidden Palace was as dark as water, and the spring snow fell thinly, reflecting a faint silver light on the glazed tiles under the eaves.

Xie Ciyan had just left the court, and as usual, he took the dragon chariot back to Yangxin Hall to have lunch with Yan Zhaozhao.Halfway through the journey, I looked up and saw the towering and brilliant Phoenix Tower standing quietly under the sky.He was startled for a moment, then raised his hand and gently pressed his forehead, his palm covering the look of sadness that quietly appeared between his eyebrows.

That day has come again.

On this day a few years ago, he also came quietly.

He was still the regent at that time, and as always no one was waiting for him when he came back from the expedition. On this day, he came to Phoenix Pavilion and wanted to watch the stars as usual.At that time, the building was covered in dust, and the cold wind rolled up spider webs and yellow leaves through the window lattice. He stood in the same position with his hands behind his hands, but he could not find even a trace of anything about his mother and concubine. Only the word “Phoenix” on the plaque was mottled and faded.

He pondered for a moment, exhaled a breath, and then said solemnly: “Send someone back to tell the queen that I will go back later and ask her to eat with the children first.” The eunuch on one side took the order and walked quickly to the Yangxin Hall to deliver the message.

Xie Ciyan stood outside the building and looked up at the renovated “Phoenix Tower” plaque. He was speechless for a long time and slowly walked in with his hands behind his hands.This place was the place where he lived with his mother and concubine in the past. Even though it was deserted for a period of time due to the Rebellion of the Abandoned Emperor, he ordered people to repair it carefully after he ascended the throne. He even placed every plant, tree and object in it as it was. Every time he stepped into this place, he would feel a trance, as if he had gone back in time. The gentle mother-in-law was still there, and so was he who would cuddle up in her arms and act coquettishly.

The furnishings in the palace remain the same, and even the pot of hydrangea by the window sill is in full bloom as before.His fingertips passed over the old pear wood table. There was an inkstone on the table, with a corner missing from the edge. This was because when he was young, he would pester his mother and concubine to play with him and accidentally knock it down.Nowadays, the inkstone is still stored here, but no one has used it to write pens and ink anymore.

He lowered his eyes and stared for a moment, sitting in his mother’s favorite seat. He suddenly remembered something old and smiled softly, but he couldn’t hide the melancholy in his eyes.He murmured in a very soft voice, “Mother, I am living a good life now. I have a loved one on my red sleeves, and a pair of cute dragons and phoenixes under my knees. If you are still here, you will also like them.”

The sunlight slanted into the hall from outside, making the golden thread on his shoulders shine brightly.His voice was deep, “I am very happy, concubine…you don’t need to worry.”

Xie Ciyan actually didn’t know whether his mother-in-law would worry about him.But now that he is also a father, he worries about the well-being of his children day and night, so he thinks that maybe she was like him back then, hiding thousands of worries in her heart silently.

After a moment of silence, he stood up and straightened his dragon robe, gathering all the emotions that arose due to today into his heart.It was time to go back. If it were any later, Zhao Zhao would be worried.

“Ayan.”

Yan Zhaozhao’s soft and crisp voice suddenly came from behind, and Xie Ciyan’s body stiffened slightly, as if his mood was suddenly seen in panic.But in the end, he turned around and smiled at her, but the smile was a bit forced.”Why is Zhao Zhao here?”

He stepped forward and took her soft little hand, “But are you coming back to have lunch with me?”

Yan Zhaozhao looked at his forced smile, and her heart tightened, as if something was holding her, making her feel uncomfortable.At that moment, she only felt distressed, and without holding back, she suddenly stepped forward and hugged the man tightly.”Thank you Ciyan, you still have me.” The moment the words came out, her voice was unconsciously choked with sobs, “And Xiao Jinyu and Xiao Liuying, we will always be with you.”

So – don’t sit alone in such a dark place anymore, okay?

Xie Ciyan was stunned for a moment, and his slightly tense body suddenly relaxed.He has always been used to hiding his emotions in his heart, and after becoming an emperor, he has been able to hide his emotions and anger to the extreme. He is no longer good at showing his true emotions in front of others.Even though Yan Zhaozhao and his two children were his only exception, he did not want to show his emotions that day in front of them. He did not want Yan Zhaozhao to worry, he just wanted her to be happy and carefree by his side.

However, the moment she hugged herself, the softest corner in her heart suddenly collapsed.Only then did he realize that he also longed for Zhao Zhao to be by his side.

He hugged her tighter, and his voice was a little hoarse than before.”Fortunate to have you.”

When he was about to sink into the abyss, she walked over first and held him in her arms.It was she who quietly saved him from the silent darkness.

Thinking of business, Yan Zhaozhao put away her sad mood for the time being, holding Xie Ciyan’s hand and walking towards the attic. The place was no longer the same as when he brought her here. The desolation of the past had all faded away, and now it was filled with hydrangeas of various colors, scattered and fragrant.

There, she also quietly prepared a surprise for him.

Although Xie Ciyan was a little confused, he still patiently followed Yan Zhaozhao all the way up, even looking at her with interest, as if he was also looking forward to her next move.

Since that day when she decided to celebrate Xie Ciyan’s birthday, she quietly went to the Phoenix Tower every day after he went to court and stayed there quietly for an hour.All she wanted in her heart was to find a suitable birthday gift for him, hoping to add a little warmth and joy to this day for him.Fortunately, she paid off, and she finally found an old thing among the belongings left by Concubine Ning during her lifetime, which just happened to solve a ray of longing in his heart.

She took out an exquisite brocade box from somewhere and didn’t hand it to him in a hurry. She just looked directly into his eyes with clear and gentle eyes.”I know that today is the death anniversary of my mother-in-law, and it is extremely important to you.” Her voice was soft but full of determination, and her eyes looked at him with a hint of deep affection that could not be concealed.”But your thanks to Ciyan are equally important to me. He is the only man I hold dear to my heart in this life. Even Xiao Jinyu has to be ranked behind you.”

Hearing this, Xie Ciyan couldn’t help but chuckle. The corners of his eyes and brows were full of tenderness, and his eyes were curved deeper than the smile on his lips. He obviously agreed with her words, but he still listened quietly and couldn’t bear to interrupt.

“You always say you don’t need to celebrate your birthday, but I don’t want this day to become a wound in your heart that can never be touched. So, even though I know you never celebrate your birthday today, I still insist on celebrating it for you.” A bright smile appeared on her lips, looking forward to her appearance, “Because of this day, I have you. Thank you for being born on this day and overcoming all obstacles to come to me.”

Her hands trembled slightly, and she handed the brocade box to him steadily with steady steps. Her voice was soft, with a hint of nervousness and uneasiness, “I just hope that when you think of this day in the future, in addition to mother and concubine, you can also remember a little bit of joy that belongs to you. I also hope that you can… slowly look forward to this day.”

“Thank you, Sir. May you have a happy birthday.”

May you be safe and happy morning and night, every ebb and flow.

As the sun rises, I hope you will be treated tenderly by this world, and I hope that the past will become dust and you and I will keep the glimmer of this moment together.