"Bengong is just doing what should be done, what is there to be touched about?" The Empress rubbed her sore waist. If it wasn't for the fact that there were so many people here, she would even want to pinch her feet that didn't feel like hers. "It's just that the road to Wan Fo Temple is too difficult. It's a good thing that Zhong Yibo told bengong in advance, but bengong refused to listen to his advice. Not only did the guard break his leg, but now he's stopped here. He can't go up or down. "
The Empress' tone was helpless and regretful.
Sun mama couldn't help but hold the Empress' arm and say: "Niangniang, don't be like this. You've already done your best to pray for blessings. The strange thing is that Wan Fo Temple is built in such a dangerous place. Niangniang is precious, how can you go to such a dangerous place? Since you've done your best, don't force it. Otherwise, if something happens to niangniang, how can this servant's heart be at ease? "
The Empress had always been considerate of the servants. Sun mama knew that once she said this, with the Empress' usual personality, she would consider the feelings of the servants.
She was the noble Empress. If something really happened to her under the eyes of these people, not to mention a big matter, even if it was a sprained ankle, they would be punished when they returned.
But today, Sun mama misjudged the Empress' thoughts.
"Bengong has already come here. I've already walked such a long road. As long as I walk the rest of the road, I can reach Wan Fo Temple. Bengong can't give up here. "
The Empress raised her head and looked at the road at the end of the slope that couldn't be considered a road at all.
The following mountain road was almost all steep stone walls. Some places had protruding stones to stand on, and some places had wooden boards made of some unknown method. But perhaps it was because of the passage of time, the wooden boards had signs of decay. It seemed that if one stepped on them, they would break with a crack and people would fall.
This road was so steep that it made people feel that even if they climbed up, they couldn't come down.
"Niangniang, this is really too dangerous." Sun mama said earnestly, "This servant wants to serve niangniang, but this path, not to mention niangniang, even this servant can't climb up. We don't have anyone by our side. If the inner attendants hadn't been sent down the mountain, they would still be able to carry Her Highness up the mountain. But this servant doesn't trust the physical strength of those little eunuchs and their backs. If they were to bump into anything, wouldn't it be a joke? "
The Empress lowered her eyes as she listened to Sun mama's words. Although she knew that what she said was quite reasonable, she was still extremely unconvinced.
She was already here, but she had to give up halfway. On the other hand, Qin Yining's hand was held by Pang Xiao. Pang Xiao seemed to intend to lead Qin Yining all the way to the top.
If Qin Yining could walk up the stairs, why couldn't she?
"That won't do. My prayers for the rain to stop have already shown some results. Now, the flood in the south is still serious. Not all cities and towns are as lucky as Huichuan County. Since I know that praying for blessings is effective, how can I retreat when passing by Wanfo Temple because the road is difficult?"
"But Her Highness, we don't have anyone suitable to carry you up. How about we go down the mountain now and rest for a while? After this servant has made arrangements for the people, I'll send you up the mountain in a few days. What do you think? "
The Empress knew that Sun mama's words were the safest way.
But at this moment, looking at Qin Yining being held by Pang Xiao, and then looking at Qin Yining's clean clothes and her own sorry state, the Empress's bitterness and unwillingness became more and more difficult to suppress.
She was the Empress, but in front of a courtier's wife, she couldn't even flatter her. The Qin Clan could climb such a steep mountain because her man cared about her and had always been by her side to protect her. But even if she was the noblest woman in the world, she could only envy others in this matter.
How could she be willing?
Looking up at the steep mountain road that could be called a cliff, the Empress shook her head and said, "I must climb the mountain today." She looked back at Pang Xiao, "I believe that with Wang Ye's escort, I should be fine."
"Her Highness! You … … "
"Don't say anything else."
The Empress' voice was firm as she interrupted Sun mama's persuasion. Then she smiled and said, "With Prince Zhongshun here, what are you afraid of?"
Sun mama looked at the mountain road and then at Wang Ye and Wang Fei who were holding hands and standing silently at the side. She couldn't help but feel helpless.
Prince Zhongshun was bringing Wang Fei up the mountain. It was normal for them to pull and even hug. They were husband and wife. But if the Empress was taken care of by Prince Zhongshun, what would happen?
This road was very steep. With the Empress's usually pampered body, she would probably retreat in exhaustion and fright before long. Did the Empress plan to have Pang Xiao treat her the way she had planned to help Qin Yining?
The Empress seemed to be able to see what Sun mama was thinking and couldn't help but laugh softly.
"No matter, you don't have to worry. To say something unpleasant, in ben gong's eyes, Prince Zhongshun is like a younger brother. How old was he when he became sworn brothers with Your Majesty? Ben gong's relationship with him, even if we don't go too far, we are at least uncle and sister-in-law. It's just climbing a mountain, why can't we go up? "
Sun mama saw that the Empress was determined and her lips moved helplessly. She didn't know what she could say to make the Empress give up on today's trip.
At this time, the Empress had walked in front of Pang Xiao. She looked at Pang Xiao who was holding Qin Yining's finger as though there was no one else there.
That sourness and jealousy seemed to fill her mouth again. The Empress' smile was normal, "Can Prince Zhongshun help ben gong?"
Pang Xiao carefully observed the Empress' expression. Seeing that the Empress' expression was not fake, he temporarily put down the noisy scenes of the past few days.
Pang Xiao did not immediately agree. He also did not ask for how many servant girls he must have, or what he must eat and use each day. "
Because the mountain path was steep, normal palace servants and servant girls could not send the Empress to the top of the mountain.
If they were not careful, they could harm innocent lives.
The Empress saw Pang Xiao's hesitation and her feelings were complicated. Pang Xiao could take Qin Yining with him. He was willing to carry or hold him. But she was not the same. She was the Empress, but in Pang Xiao's eyes, Qin Yining was the most important.
The Empress couldn't help but bite her lower lip at this strong contrast.
Seeing the Empress' expression, Pang Xiao lowered his eyes to think. A moment later, he said helplessly: "Niangniang, wei chen still has guards. How about having the guards escort niangniang?"
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