Chapter 120 The Sovereign Heeds Neither Rise nor Ruin (I)
Word Number：289
Author：一曲雨霖铃
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Release Time：2026-01-25
He said: The sun and moon shine upon heaven’s virtue; mountains and rivers are grand where the sovereign dwells. Peace cannot be repaid—may the edict ascend eastward as a token. After the Xueyiniang incident, Yang Yuhuan could not put the matter from her heart; she often sat alone in the deep palace, weeping before the mirror. Her tears shimmered and stained her rouge, adding a melancholy beauty. Seeing this, the palace women and attendants found a new charm in the look and imitated it in turn. Each morning after dressing they would lightly dust their cheeks with pale powder and paint tear lines—calling it “tear makeup.” Since Shangguan Wan’er’s “red-plum makeup,” the ladies of the court found one adornment after another with which to display their beauty. As the saying went: Though false tears run like two lines, allure appears though omenless it be. Seeing Yang Yuhuan’s perpetual gloom, Xuanzong grew uneasy and at last summoned Li Chenghao to the palace for counsel. The emperor sighed, “You and Yuhuan were once classmates; you know her temper. What means do you suggest to ease her sorrow?” Li Chenghao thought briefly and replied, “I cannot promise to undo Madam Consort’s grief, but I can try. Often a new affection covers an old one. I would seek another talisman or spirit-thing to accompany Her Highness and perhaps bring some comfort.” The emperor’s countenance brightened. “A new affection to cover the old—very well. Chenghao, in time I shall seek you a new consort.” After returning to court, Wang Zhongsi, having settled state affairs, learned of Li Chenghao’s recent furtive behavior and worried. He went to the prince’s residence in person. Their mee
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