Prime Minister’s Ambition
Phoenix Nirvana: The Road
to Glory and Favor of the Demon Queen of the Confused Country The prime minister looked at this picture and finally went all out: I went to the imperial concubine Xi before. The empress was pregnant and looked particularly uncomfortable. The imperial doctors did not dare to neglect her. They came and went. Down to the common people, they all hope that the empress can give birth safely. After all, this is the prince of the great emperor, the prince of the great Chou.
The prime minister said with certainty, has completely ignored the Ao Feng.
In other words, in the heart of the prime minister, big week is not Aofeng this prince, not to mention the imperial concubine is now pregnant, this prince does not exist.
Li Shiyu sneered, just listening, and did not interrupt the prime minister’s words.
This old man, who is now kicking his nose on his face, is really holding a chicken feather as an arrow, and really thinks he can do whatever he wants.
“And then?” Seeing that the prime minister was quiet, Li Shiyu opened his mouth at the right time. “If the prime minister wants to say something, he can say it directly. There’s no need to hide it.”
The prime minister did not expect Li Shiyu to be so direct.
He coughed lightly, and by now, he had a lot of things to say. He looked at Li Shiyu and said, Your Majesty, Concubine Xi is pregnant now, and she still needs someone to accompany her. Concubine Xi doesn’t go out of the door, and the imperial doctors all say that Concubine Xi is in a bad mood. This is a great disadvantage to the little prince.
“Is the prime minister going to ask me for someone from Concubine Xi again?” Li Shiyu plays dumb.
Under such circumstances, the prime minister was embarrassed, and then looked at Li Shiyu: “This..” As many slaves as the imperial concubine
Xi wanted, she went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ask for them. Couldn’t the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs decide? Should this kind of thing come to me? Li Shiyu’s tone was a little heavy, and he could not hear any emotion.
Now, the prime minister is not calm.
This Li Shiyu is completely do not pick up their own words, so that the words behind, for a while and a half will not say, three people looked at each other, and Lord Wang and Lord Li are afraid to open their mouths, everyone knows that Li Shiyu is now in a bad mood, to say anything at this point, I am afraid it can bring disaster to themselves.
The prime minister was arched out.
“Is there anything else?” Li Shiyu asked sullenly.
The prime minister hemmed and hawed: “This..” Your Majesty, I..
“If you have something to say, say it.” Li Shiyu forced the prime minister. The
prime minister’s mind, Li Shiyu naturally know, the prime minister and his circle, is to want to take the initiative to open his mouth, he can take advantage of the situation to say, but if he has a little open meaning, then the prime minister can call more people, forcing himself to nod in agreement. After
Mu Lan left, in fact, who is the queen, for Li Shiyu is not important.
Xi imperial concubine in the palace for many years, Li Shiyu is not did not move this idea, but the prime minister is now step by step, so Li Shiyu has never mentioned this matter.
Weigh the pros and cons, to contain all the people living in the palace, rather than let one person dominate.
Over the years, this idea of dominance and unity has become more and more obvious.
The prime minister was forced to Liangshan by Li Shiyu, denying the affectation of many.
But Li Shiyu looked at the prime minister with a sneer. “Why, the prime minister hasn’t always dared to speak, but now he’s suddenly at a loss for words.”
Prime Minister: “… …”
“Would you like me to finish your sentence?” Li Shiyu was too lazy to beat around the Bush with the prime minister any more. Because Concubine Xi was pregnant, the prime minister was the grandfather of Concubine Xi, so this was for Concubine Xi to tell the emperor that Concubine Xi was the only concubine in the harem who was pregnant all these years. I had to make Concubine Xi queen. After all, for so many years, Concubine Xi was also in charge of the harem. Apart from being a queen, she was already a queen. Is that what it means?
Li Shiyu is not polite, let the prime minister is a word can not say, finally can only stand passively, embarrassed unceasingly, and the old face is more fear and tension.
You know, after Li Shiyu ascended the throne, he would hardly speak to the minister in such an aggressive tone. Needles hidden in
cotton are commonly used by Li Shiyu.
Such a tone means that Li Shiyu is really angry.
“Concubine Xi is not the only concubine in the harem who can be pregnant.” Li Shiyu gave a sneer, “Because I don’t allow anyone to have a prince, and when they are lucky, they will ask Cheng Dezhu to send them soup to avoid the child. This Xi Guifei is no exception. As for how this child was conceived, Xi Guifei should know quite well.”
The prime minister’s face turned white and white.
But Li Shiyu had already walked toward the prime minister step by step: “I didn’t expect that I would allow this child to stay, but the prime minister couldn’t wait to force me to abdicate.”
“I..” I dare not.. The prime minister has been scared to shiver.
They forgot.
Forgetting the cruelty of the man who could turn defeat into victory step by step, kill his own brother, and then sit on the throne of the emperor, he would pluck the tiger’s face again and again, completely waking up the seemingly sleeping tiger king.
“Dare not?” Li Shi-yu sneered, “What a dare not.”
The prime minister is afraid to speak, and the king of adults and Li adults have knelt down, afraid to implicate themselves again, the prime minister in such circumstances, also dare not stand, immediately knelt down.
Li Shiyu looked down at the three of them with a warning in his voice: “If the concubines in this harem are pregnant, I will make them empresses. Isn’t this harem going to be in chaos?”
The three of them shivered and dared not say a word. I have the final say whether to
set up the queen or not. Even if I had the heart to make Xi Guifei queen, your behavior would only make Xi Guifei out of the back seat. I never like people pointing knives at me. This kind of behavior is extremely disgusting to me. Li Shiyu’s words are not polite at all.
「……」
The back seat has been empty for years. Do you really think you can do whatever you want by sitting in the back seat? I don’t want anyone to say a word to me about this kind of thing if I don’t mention it myself. Li Shiyu gave a sneer. “Otherwise, I’ll let you have ulterior motives.” The accusation of the
last sentence makes people panic.
At this point, the prime minister did not dare to make a mistake: “I know my sin, but I ask the emperor to forgive me.” It is good to
know the sin. The prime minister is a veteran of three Dynasties, and I don’t want him to go wrong step by step. Li Shiyu was not at all polite. “I have made my own decision about the choice of empress. When the time is right, I will certainly issue a decree to establish the empress.”
The voice fell, Li Shiyu no longer opened his mouth.
Cheng Te-chu had already stepped forward and said, “Three adults, please.”
Three people were taken out by Cheng Dezhu, Cheng Dezhu did not change color all the way, walking in front of three people, three people looked at each other, is thinking about Li Shiyu’s words.
Does Li Shiyu already have a candidate?
Now they look around, the only possible candidate is the one in the Deqing Palace.
But the imperial concubine of the Deqing Palace, how can she be the queen.
This, the prime minister’s eyes more heavy a few minutes.
On the contrary, it was Cheng Teh-chu who led the three of them all the way to the Imperial Dragon Hall before he said lightly, “Three lords, the emperor always does things carefully, and doesn’t like anyone to interfere with his decisions. That’s why the slave dared to say this. He also asked the lords not to add fuel to their own fire, so as to avoid causing trouble.”
“Thank you, Manager Cheng, for reminding me.” The prime minister did a good job on the surface. Lord
Li and Lord Wang also responded in unison.
Cheng Dezhu did not say anything, nodded and hurried back to the Royal Dragon Hall.
After Cheng Dezhu left, the prime minister’s face darkened for a moment. He looked at Lord Wang and Lord Li and said, “You two losers, do you think that if you don’t speak, the emperor won’t know anything?”
“Spare my life, Prime Minister..” The two pleaded for mercy.
But the prime minister did not say anything, the gloomy face did not ease, and soon hurried toward the direction of Fengyang Palace. There is no room for any ambiguity in
this matter.
And Li Shiyu’s mind is unpredictable, always feel that there will be something else will happen, the prime minister’s heart is more and more uneasy.
…… After
Li Shiyu reprimanded the prime minister, the ministers in the court also followed quiet down, but no one mentioned the matter after the establishment, even the empress Dowager did not appear, the matter after the establishment was also suppressed. It was as if nothing had happened in the
court.
And after Li Shiyu’s anger this time, the people in the harem also felt insecure, fearing that the next time the anger would burn on their own body, that kind of anxiety and timidity was obvious.
Naturally, the harem also followed a lot of peace.
Needless to say to go to Mu Lan that walk, even the palace concubines except please, almost never left their own palace, peace of mind.
Only Li Shiyu kept quiet.
And Mu Lan still accompanies Ao Feng every day. The
only difference was that after returning to the palace, Rong Lian accidentally went in and out of the Deqing Palace. When Xiao Lian came to send a message, Mu Lan hesitated for a moment: “Who are you talking about?”? “
The Empress Dowager.” Xiaolian said quickly.
Mu Lan hum, but quietly went out, and Rong Lian has also come in, this is Mu Lan a few years later to see Rong Lian, that kind of mood some can not say the complexity and excitement, but the surface, Mu Lan is also very calm.
Now her identity is not that Rong Lian will come in person.
So, Mulan has to be careful.
What’s more, in the face of Rong Lian, Mu Lan is far more nervous than in the face of Li Shiyu, Rong Lian’s identity outsiders do not know, but Mu Lan knows, looking at Rong Lian, always feel whether Rong Lian knows something.
Just on the surface, Mu Lan was very calm: “I see the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager is a thousand years old.”
Rong Lian is easy to get along with. “Get up,” she says. “There’s no need to be too polite.”
“My concubine thanks the Empress Dowager.” Blessed, Mu Lan got up and then asked, “Why did the empress come here?”
“The Ai family just came to have a look.” Rong Lian answered faintly. “When the Ai family came back, they heard that the prince had been here with Shu Fei. That made the Ai family a little curious. They should have come here long ago, but Shu Fei is not in good health, and the Ai family can’t come to disturb her.”
“It’s my honor that the Empress Dowager is coming.” Mu Lan advances and retreats properly.
Rong Lian nodded and looked at Mu Lan. “Concubine Shu has worked hard. The prince has a bad temper. It’s a credit to Concubine Shu that she has been able to teach so well. I can’t thank the family enough.”
“I’m flattered.” Mu Lan answered.
Rong Lian laughed again, but did not say anything, she did not give Mu Lan much psychological pressure, on the usual asked some questions, Mu Lan answered one by one. The association
with Rong Lian has always been very comfortable, which was very clear to Mu Lan very early.
Rong Lian will not occupy the identity pressure, she is so step by step, even back to the palace, was named the queen mother, Rong Lian also rarely in the palace, but also because do not like the environment in the palace.
Two people are chatting quietly, between the lines is the matter which has the relations with the proud wind.
Mu Lan carefully answered, until Ao Feng came back, Rong Lian and Mu Lan’s conversation stopped.
When Aofeng came back, Li Shiyu followed him to the Deqing Palace.
Today, Li Shiyu personally went to see Aofeng riding and archery, so the father and son would come together, not one after the other.
Obviously, Aofeng was very happy to be accompanied by Li Shiyu personally.
Rong Lian also saw it and said with emotion, “Since the queen passed away, the prince and the emperor are not close. Do you know why?”
Mu Lan quieted down: “Are you afraid of being touched by the scenery?”
“Concubine Shu is really smart.” Rong Lian nodded. “But it’s just the surface. It’s not the real reaction of the emperor.”
Mu Lan was stupefied, but did not understand what Rong Lian meant. She looked at Rong Lian and said, “My concubine, please make it clear to the empress.”
Rong Lian also did not hide Mu Lan, this is originally to explain things with Mu Lan, Li Shiyu, certainly not as good as her this outsider.
This harem is not peaceful. If the prince wins favor, does Princess Shu know what that means? Rong Lian looked at Mu Lan.
Mu Lan understood almost instantly: It means that the prince will become the target of everyone, and the prince is young after all. Even if he has an uncle who is an important official in the court and an uncle who loves him, after all, it is impossible for them to accompany the prince at any time. The emperor naturally has to face countless state affairs, and it is impossible for him to accompany the prince all the time. This will lead to the loss of the crown prince, and there will be danger.
Rong Lian listened to Mu Lan’s words and nodded with relief: “Yes, it is also because of this, so the emperor and the prince have always maintained a lukewarm distance, not because they do not care, but to protect the prince’s integrity.”. This big week seems to be peaceful and prosperous, but there are still quite a few people who are ready to move.
These things, Mu Lan does not know, but it is not difficult to guess.
Since ancient times, emperors have never been smooth sailing. There is too much
to consider and worry about.
But Rong Lian’s words, Mu Lan but faintly felt that Rong Lian was hinting at something with himself, but Mu Lan also did not expose.
Rong Lian looked at Mu Lan and went on to say, “Concubine Shu is so intelligent that she reminds the Ai family of an old friend.”
Mu Lan was so clever that he didn’t make a sound.
Rong Lian, however, did not hide anything from them. She went on to say, “The Ai family thinks that there’s no need for the Ai family to say that. The Shu Fei should have guessed it already.”
Mu Lan knew that Rong Lian was referring to himself, but when the situation was unknown, Mu Lan would not say much and get into trouble.
“The Ai family doesn’t mean anything else. It’s just that the Ai family hasn’t seen Lan Er for many years. Even when Lan Er passed away, the Ai family didn’t get to see her. That’s a pity.” “If I could see Lan’er again in my lifetime, I would die without regret,” says Jung Lien.
“Empress, the empress has a soul in heaven and will be very happy to know that the empress is so concerned about her.” The tip of Mulan’s nose is also slightly sour.
Rong Lian sighed silently, but did not continue to say anything
, and at this time, the footsteps outside the palace were getting closer and closer-
“Niang-” Ao Feng ran in the direction of Mu Lan.
Mu Lan grabbed Ao Feng from his bosom and said, “The Empress Dowager has come. Didn’t Your Highness see it?”
At this point, Ao Feng stuck out his tongue, which was not bad at all for Rong Lian. “My son, see your grandmother.”
Rong Lian looked at Ao Feng with a smile. “Ao Feng has grown up a lot.”
“Grandmother is still the same as before. She is very beautiful. She hasn’t changed at all!” Ao Feng opened his mouth sweetly. The smile on
Rong Lian’s face was always there, and her mood was very happy.
On the contrary, Li Shiyu said lightly, “Why did the mother and concubine suddenly come?”
“Come and see Shu Fei.” Rong Lian explained with a smile.
Li Shiyu didn’t say anything. His eyes looked at Rong Lian in the air. Rong Lian just smiled faintly. Then she stood up and said, “Now that the emperor and the prince have come, the Ai family won’t make trouble in this Deqing Palace.”. The prince and Lao Shu-fei have taken the trouble.
“I don’t deserve to be a concubine.” Mu Lan answered.
Rong Lian did not say anything, but smiled gently at Mu Lan, rubbed Aofeng’s hair, and chatted with Aofeng a few words, and then looked at Li Shiyu.
“Your Majesty, the Ai family will return to the palace first.” Rong Lian opened her mouth lightly.
“My son respectfully saw his mother off.” Li Shiyu answered.
Mu Lan was also blessed. “I would like to see you off to the Empress Dowager.”
Rong Lian did not stop and turned to leave the Deqing Palace.
The Deqing Palace returned to its usual appearance. Ao Feng was eating snacks seriously with a happy face, while Mu Lan was waiting on Ao Feng. Li Shiyu was watching the memorial in the Deqing Palace. Occasionally, he was distracted by the mother and son. His eyebrows and eyes were tender, but he hid them very well.
Mu Lan music can also notice Li Shiyu’s eyes, her cheeks are a little hot, but the surface is very calm.
It was not until Ao Feng had finished his snack that he felt sleepy. He took Mu Lan by the hand and said, “Mother, will you accompany me to sleep?”
Mu Lan was stared at by Li Shiyu and felt uncomfortable. Without thinking, she answered, “Well, my mother and concubine will accompany you to rest.”
As a result, Mu Lan’s voice fell, but Li Shiyu suddenly looked at it neither salty nor light. At this glance, Ao Feng, who had wanted to push his luck, suddenly came down honestly, humming and chirping, with a reluctant look on his face.
“Mother, I think I’d better go and rest by myself, so I won’t bother you, so you won’t have to work too hard.” Ao Feng looked very sensible and found a way out for himself.
Ao Feng won’t admit it because he was frightened by Li Shiyu.
This seems to be the tacit understanding between father and son. When Aofeng is there, Li Shiyu will not interrupt the conversation between their mother and son. But when Aofeng sleeps, Li Shiyu only allows Mu Lan to accompany him. If Aofeng makes trouble for himself at this time, Aofeng’s skin will tighten. No one dares to clean up Aofeng
in Deqing Palace, which does not mean that Li Shiyu will let Aofeng go if he leaves Deqing Palace.
So Ao Feng is also very far-sighted.
“Ao Feng –” Mu Lan hesitated for a moment.
And Ao Feng ran into the bedroom, saying, “Mother, you don’t have to accompany me. I can do it myself.”
The little figure is gone.
Mu Lan shook his head helplessly.
But in an instant she understood why Ao Feng was running so fast. She looked at Li Shiyu angrily and said, “Your Majesty, you’re scaring the prince again.”
“Am I trying to scare him?” Li Shiyutiao looked at Mu Lan slowly.
Mu Lan was watched by Li Shiyu, and his heart beat faster.
Just want to open his mouth to say something, Li Shiyu has approached Mu Lan, Mu Lan heart beat faster, back, but reason finally let Mu Lan stand quietly.
“Your Majesty,” Mu Lan called to Li Shiyu.
“Have you forgotten that you are my concubine?” Li Shiyu asked Mu Lan, but the voice could not hear much emotion.
“I haven’t forgotten.” Mu Lan’s voice was a little lower.
Li Shi-yu smiled and said, “Haven’t you forgotten?”? Why do I feel that when you are with the prince, you are so happy that as long as you can be with the prince for a minute and a second, you can completely ignore me?
“This..”
The prince doesn’t go back to the East Palace all day long. He wants to stay in the Deqing Palace. I connived at it. Now it’s better that the prince even deprives me of the time I spend with my beloved concubine? Do you think I’ve indulged the prince too much and should let him go back to the Deqing Palace instead of here? Li Shiyu asked again.
Mu Lan: “… …”
Of course not.
Only under such circumstances, Mu Lan did not dare to say much, so he could only listen and look at Li Shiyu quietly.
And Li Shiyu’s eyes are more profound, tall figure has stood in front of Mu Lan, Mu Lan is even more cramped.
Until Li Shiyu bent over, thin lips almost stick to Mu Lan’s lips, Mu Lan’s heart beat faster and faster, as if to jump out of the throat.
“Your Majesty,” cried Mu Lan.
“How is your wife’s health?” Li Shiyu asked.
Mu Lan coughed softly: “With the presence of Prince Yi, my concubine’s health is naturally getting better.”
Li Shiyu hum, and he looked at Mu Lan’s eyes more dangerous, Mu Lan’s heart beat faster and faster, as if suddenly understood the meaning of Li Shiyu, but in such circumstances, Mu Lan did not puncture the general, and finally can only stand so passively.
“Zhen Zhen.” Li Shiyu suddenly opened his mouth, calling Mu Lan’s name.
Mu Lan has never heard Li Shiyu so called himself, in other words, this is also an outsider called his name, Mu Lan for a while and a half unexpectedly did not come to his senses.
Li Shiyu didn’t seem to mind. His handsome face was pressed against Mu Lan, and then his thin lips fell on her ear. Every word could not have been clearer: “I’ll give you three more days. In three days, get ready, eh?” The
rest, Li Shiyu did not say.
But Mu Lan suddenly understood the meaning of Li Shiyu’s words.
This, Mu Lan’s heartbeat is very fast, that kind of instantaneous sweaty feeling also becomes more and more obvious, passively looked at Li Shiyu.
“Your Majesty, I..”
“I have given you enough time, and my patience has reached its limit.” Every word of Li Shiyu’s speech was crystal clear: “Did you hear that?”
“Yes.” Mu Lan had no choice but to answer.
Li Shiyu hum, this just did not say what.
Soon, Li Shiyu loosened Mu Lan, and as if nothing had happened, the two were quiet in their respective positions, not interfering with each other, but the atmosphere was very warm.
Occasionally, Li Shiyu would look at Mu Lan.
He knew what he was waiting for.
I’m waiting for the news from Liuzhou.
It has been more than a month since I came and went, and the news from Liuzhou should come back. When the
evidence is conclusive, Li Shiyu will only ask Mu Lan to admit his identity and question why Mu Lan is unwilling to tell himself.
Now, everything is ready except the east wind.
……
With Li Shiyu’s words, Mu Lan was somewhat defensive, not as hasty as the last time, she contacted Mu Zhanxiao, let Mu Zhanxiao prepare some things to send to the Deqing Palace. When
Mu Zhanxiao came, it was already night, and he handed Mu Lan what he wanted.
The two were not in the Deqing Palace, but in a secluded corner outside the Deqing Palace. As long as they turned around again, there would be a cold palace behind them.
“What are you going to do with these things?” Mu Zhanxiao doesn’t understand medical science, and naturally doesn’t understand what Mu Lan is going to do with these things. “Is there any physical discomfort?”
“Not really.” Mu Lan shook his head and took it. He quieted down for a moment before explaining, “He wants me to sleep with him. I can’t give the game away.”
Mu Zhanxiao instantly understood what Mu Lan was going to do, nodded and did not say any more, but his eyebrows were twisted, and there was a moment of complexity in his eyes.
“But –” Mu Zhanxiao quieted down. “The emperor is suspicious.”
“I know.” Mulan answered, “That’s why you have to be perfect. Mulan is not a virgin, but Xu Zhen is.”
Mu Zhanxiao quieted down and finally said nothing.
This matter always felt that it was beyond their control, and now they had no way out, and it seemed impossible to return to the original point.
It seems that we can only take one step at a time.
“Be careful with yourself.” Mu Zhan answered, “If you have something to do, tell me in advance.”
“I know.” Mu Lan answered, and then he changed the subject. “That’s right, how is Zhihua now?”
“You can’t go to the Mu Mansion. You know that the painting can only maintain its original appearance, and the age limit you said before is almost up. If you don’t have a facelift, her situation will probably have to stop like this.” Mu Zhanxiao has some regrets.
Previously, although Mu Lan was seriously ill, but for Mu Zhihua, after all, it was outside the palace, Mu Lan wanted to do it himself, so Mu Zhihua was a little bit in recovery, although not back to the original appearance, but at least it would not become scary, can come out to see people.
But as Mu Lan into the palace, Mu Lan can not leave the palace, also naturally can not give Mu Zhihua next skin grafting, this year’s time to come, the previous skin grafting has no elasticity, Mu Zhihua’s appearance can only maintain the present appearance.
But Mu Zhihua is not dissatisfied.
Because Mu Zhihua knew very well that his life was saved.
But Mu Lan listened to Mu Zhanxiao’s words and quieted down: “You look for an opportunity to let Zhihua enter the palace.”
“It’s too dangerous.” Mu Zhanxiao obviously disagreed.
Mu Lan knew the worry in Mu Zhan Xiao’s words, but she was calm: “Make this decision first, look for an opportunity to let Zhi Hua enter the palace, keep a low profile, he won’t refuse.”. Even if you don’t come overtly, it’s appropriate to bring the paintings into the palace in secret.
Mu Zhanxiao did not immediately agree: “I have my own decision on this matter.”
“If I know it’s too risky to enter the palace, I’ll find a time to leave the palace.” Mulan says directly, “It’s much easier to go out in the name of Ao Feng.”
Mu Zhanxiao still twisted his eyebrows.
“I’ll take care of it. Don’t worry.” Mu Lan appeased Mu Zhanxiao.
Mu Zhanxiao finally did not say anything, and the two did not talk more, soon, Mu Zhanxiao left in the night in a hurry.
Mu Lan turned back to the Deqing Palace, undetected.
But after two people leave, a touch of bright yellow tall figure only then appears in the original place, looks at the empty palace road, the complexion is slightly heavy, but has not spoken.
This is not the first time to see Mu Zhanxiao to find Mu Lan.
Even Mu Zhanxiao’s frequency is very high, but Li Shiyu did not say anything, watching in the dark, but there is no ambiguity between them, it seems normal.
But it is so normal that it seems to be more than enough to cover up. After
sinking, Li Shiyu became more and more quiet, and then quietly galloped away in the direction of the Royal Dragon Hall, without attracting anyone’s attention, as if he had come silently.
…… Inside the
Royal Dragon Hall. It
was past midnight, and the palace was quiet.
When Li Shiyu returned to the Imperial Dragon Hall, Cheng Dezhu quickly stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, Lord Yung is waiting for you.”
Li Shiyu eyes a face, hum, quickly toward the palace, and did not hesitate. Soon, Li Shiyu appeared in the palace, when Rong Jiu saw Li Shiyu, he quickly paid his respects.
“Have you got any results?” Li Shiyu asked directly.
Rong Jiu nodded, Ying Wei has come back from Liuzhou. All the evidence from the investigation points to the fact that this imperial concubine in the palace is indeed Xu Zhenzhen, the daughter of the former prefect of Liuzhou.
Rong Jiu told Li Shiyu the result. As
Li Shiyu listened quietly, he twisted his eyebrows and looked at Rong Jiu. “Have you personally gone to Hsu Ming’s house to check?”? Have you asked anyone close to the Hsu family?
“I’ve asked them all.” Rong Jiu answered, “The Hsu family does have such a person as Hsu Chen-chen.”. He also went to Beijing during the draft that year.
“Has Xu Zhenzhen contacted his family in Liuzhou?” Li Shiyu asked again.
“That’s strange to say.” Rong Jiu was a little confused. “According to the present position of the imperial concubine, even if she can’t compare with the imperial concubine, she is still a concubine. Under such circumstances, the Hsu family will also benefit from the glory of the imperial concubine.”. But the empress seems to have completely lost contact with the Hsu family since she entered the palace. She has never met anyone from the Hsu family, nor has she exchanged any letters.
Rong Jiu was also surprised by what Li Shiyu said.
And this trip to Liuzhou to investigate, Ying Wei is any suspicious place, all searched again, but it happened to be seamless, can not find any abnormalities.
“Your majesty!” Yung Chiu suddenly spoke.
“You say.” Li Shiyu looked at Rong Jiu.
“I don’t know whether my judgment is right or not. Ying Wei went to Liuzhou to investigate the matter of the imperial concubine. Every answer and every person answered perfectly, as if they already knew we were coming. The more perfect everything is, the more flaws there are.”
After all, when people are asked normally, it is impossible to say the answer immediately as if they were brainwashed.
But these are the closest people to Xu Zhen.
“But Ying Wei also went to ask people in Liuzhou, and the people in Liuzhou also said that Hsu Ming had a daughter named Hsu Chen-chen, so –” Yung Chiu quieted down. “There shouldn’t be too much of a problem with the identity of the imperial concubine.”
After all, it is really too difficult for a person to hide everything.
Even though Liuzhou is just a small place.
On the contrary, Li Shiyu quieted down: “Rong Jiu, if you say that someone has arranged these things in advance so that we can’t find out, what kind of identity can this person have?”
Rong Jiu was asked by Li Shiyu in a daze, for a while and a half will not understand the meaning of Li Shiyu’s words.
“Your Majesty, that’s what you said.” Rong Jiu asked carefully.
“Just say it.” Li Shiyu spoke directly. Only then did
Rong Jiu bite the bullet and say, “Only those who know us and the emperor very well can do this, even those who personally train the shadow guards.”
And this person, Rong Jiu did not say the name, but understood in an instant.
Only Mu Zhanxiao. When Li Changtian was still there,
Mu Zhanxiao was the imperial bodyguard. It was also at that time that Mu Zhanxiao trained Li Shiyu as a shadow guard. So for the shadow guard, Mu Zhanxiao knew better. He wanted to avoid the tracing of the shadow guard, and it was really only Mu Zhanxiao who could do it.
And the most important thing is that before Mu Zhanxiao became the commander of the imperial bodyguard, there was almost half a year in Liuzhou. At that time, something happened in Liuzhou. The emperor sent Mu Zhanxiao. Mu Zhanxiao had great military exploits in Liuzhou. After returning to Beijing, he became the youngest commander of the imperial bodyguard.
So the people in the palace who are more familiar with Liuzhou than Mu Zhanxiao really don’t exist.
Thinking of this, Rong Jiu’s face changed slightly: “Your Majesty, you are –” But soon, Rong Jiu went on to say, “Lord Mu is loyal and will not do anything wrong to the emperor.”
This is Rong Jiu’s certainty.
Mu Zhanxiao wanted to oppose Li Shiyu, even Li Shiyu was down and out in the frontier fortress that year, Mu Zhanxiao had never turned over, so Rong Jiu would not believe that Mu Zhanxiao would do such a thing.
What’s more, even if you want to fight against Li Shiyu, why should Mu Zhanxiao look for Xu Zhen, who is not surprising in appearance? This bet is too big, and it doesn’t make any sense.
“Naturally, Zhan Xiao won’t.” Li Shiyu is sure.
“What does the emperor mean?” Rong Jiu is even more inexplicable.
Li Shiyu did not explain to Rong Jiu, but calmly ordered: “Send someone to Liuzhou again, avoid Zhan Xiao’s eyes, start checking from Zhan Xiao, and find out Xu Zhen’s identity.”
Rong Jiuyi is stupefied, isn’t this still the meaning of suspicion?
But Li Shiyu did not explain the meaning, Rong Jiu will not ask, there is always a clue in front of Rong Jiu flash, but how can not grasp the key point.
But Li Shiyu’s order, Rong Jiu will not disobey.
“I will not allow a third person to know about this.” Li Shiyu ordered sullenly.
“If your subordinates know, please don’t worry.” Rong Jiu answered.
Rong Jiu naturally knew the meaning of Li Shiyu, also dare not neglect, soon took the order to go, Li Shiyu looked at the figure of Rong Jiu left, his face sank, and finally did not say anything. Li Shiyu was nervous and nervous about the
result.
He knew very well that if the results were consistent under such an explicit statement, then the fact that Li Shiyu was sure now might have deviated.
If there is a flaw in the result, then the identity of Mu Lan.
Li Shiyu’s thinking is a little confused, standing on the edge of the window, do not know how long, Li Shiyu just closed his clothes and slept for a while, at dawn, Li Shiyu went to the morning, as if everything had never happened yesterday.
…… In the
next few days, Li Shiyu was very busy.
Mu Lan was ready, but Li Shiyu did not appear, Mu Lan did not know whether to let himself breathe sigh of relief, or more nervous. The virgin membrane
she prepared could not be there all the time, and it would turn into a part of her body after a long time, so it was also ineffective.
Before that, Li Shiyu said that when is when, very little change.
Now under such circumstances, Mu Lan is quiet, silent, and finally, she sighed silently, and finally had to prepare again.
“Mother, are you thinking of your father?” Ao Feng suddenly tilted his head and looked at Mu Lan, who was rarely in a trance.
Mu Lan was asked by Ao Feng, and his ears were a little red.
Think is really thinking about Li Shiyu, but it is not the meaning that Aofeng understands, and in the face of Aofeng’s magnanimous eyes, Mu Lan can not always tell the truth.
This, suddenly some embarrassed up.
“It’s not normal for my mother to miss my father. But, in my opinion, my father loves me too much. He has so many concubines. I’m afraid he can’t think of all of them.”
Ao Feng’s words were somewhat derogatory, but he said without fear. He just looked at Mu Lan like this: “Mother, my father has so many concubines. Will you be sad?”
Will it?
Mu Lan asked himself silently.
Naturally.
But Mu Lan knew more helplessness, so she could not get angry at Li Shiyu, nor could she say anything, so she could only choose to turn a blind eye.
Under such circumstances, Mu Lan quieted down, bowed his head and chuckled a few times, but did not say anything more.
Ao Feng seemed to suddenly understand something, and he quickly changed the subject. When he had finished eating the sweet osmanthus cake on his plate, he wiped his mouth and said sweetly, “Mother’s sweet osmanthus cake is the best. I want to eat it again.”
“OK, I’ll let Xiaolian fetch it for you.” Mu Lan satisfied Ao Feng.
Soon, Mu Lan turned around and ordered Xiao Lian to bring a new sweet osmanthus cake to Ao Feng.
Xiaolian nodded and hurried toward the small kitchen, but did not say anything.
On the contrary, Ao Feng’s big eyes gurgled around and looked at Mu Lan. “Mother, your sweet-scented osmanthus cake was prepared for your father. If I eat it, will your father be angry when he comes down?”
Ao Feng saw it at a glance.
Li Shiyu also likes to eat these small points, but also limited to Mu Lan to do, others do for Li Shiyu is much more tasteless, Li Shiyu almost never eat. And Mu Lan seems to know this, so while preparing for Ao Feng, he will also prepare for Li Shiyu.
It’s just that this part of Li Shiyu is not so sweet and greasy, and the feeling is completely different.
Ao Feng is young, so he especially likes to ask Mu Lan whether he is important or Li Shiyu is important in front of Mu Lan. This is the nature of a child, which can not be changed. It is jealous in front of his mother, even if this person is his father.
“Your father wasn’t that stingy.” Mulan couldn’t help chuckling and pinched Aofeng’s cheek. “But you can’t eat so much, or you won’t be able to eat dinner. Your father will be really angry.”
This, let Ao Feng mouth flat flat.
In Aofeng’s view, Mu Lan and Li Shiyu are completely different, Mu Lan is indulgent, but Li Shiyu is in all aspects of their own control, so really let Aofeng choose, Aofeng is more willing to be with Mu Lan, even if Aofeng himself as a prince should not forget the decency.
“Ao Feng.” Of course, Mulan knew what Aofeng was thinking, so he took Aofeng into his arms. “Father, it’s for your own good. I hope you can become a wise king in the future. So I have to be strict with you from an early age, and I can’t let you go out of line at all.”
「……」 There are a lot of people watching you in
this palace, and the emperor is strict with you for your own good. If you weren’t the prince, if you weren’t his son, then the emperor wouldn’t care what you did, whether it was appropriate or not. After all, if something happened, it had nothing to do with the emperor, right?
…… “Ao Feng,” said
Mu Lan, “if one day your mother is not here, you will listen to your father’s words as you listen to your mother’s words now, until you have the ability to judge right and wrong and protect yourself, do you hear?” When
Mu Lan said this, he seemed very calm, but he looked at Ao Feng’s eyes with a trace of attachment and reluctance. In
her case, she did not know how long she could hold on, so she could only do her best when Mulan was still alive.
And Mu Lan’s heart, silent sigh.
“Niang,” said Ao Feng, taking the initiative to embrace Mu Lan. “Don’t say that about yourself. Niang will live a long life with me.”
Mu Lan hugged Ao Feng back, but laughed out loud: “Niang also hopes that Niang can do this.”. But there are always birth, old age, illness, and death. When that day comes, Aofeng doesn’t have to be sad. Just remember that Aofeng has always been in Niang’s heart, and that Aofeng is Niang’s proudest child. That’s all right, okay?
Ao Feng did not answer.
Mu Lan for life and death, never in front of Aofeng shirk what, always say clearly, Aofeng is also calm, even though Aofeng does not like to hear Mu Lan mention that he will die such a thing.
But in order not to let Mu Lan worry, Ao Feng still hum.
Hearing Aofeng’s promise, Mu Lan’s heart relaxed a little, but Mu Lan held Aofeng but did not loosen, Xiaolian had already taken the osmanthus crisp, but Aofeng looked at the osmanthus crisp in front of him, but suddenly lost his appetite.
No matter how delicious the sweet-scented osmanthus crisp is, it is not as good as Mu Lan. As long as Mu Lan is there, everything is enough for Ao Feng.
“Niang-” Ao Feng suddenly raised his head and spoke sullenly. “Do you like me or your father?”
Mu Lan one Leng, Ao Feng beat around the corner, but never so straightforward to ask the export, Mu Lan for a while and a half will not know how to answer the question of Ao Feng. “I know you were chosen to enter the palace,
” Ao Feng said with a flat mouth, “and all the girls who entered the palace want to get the attention and favor of their father one day, and eventually become concubines of their father, standing high above the masses.”
This is really like the way Mulan entered the palace.
In Ao Feng’s opinion, the same is true. After all, Mu Lan into the palace, where can know Aofeng, never met, how can Aofeng good. Countless people also said in front of Ao Feng, Mu Lan is good to Ao Feng, but in order to attract Li Shiyu’s attention.
Ao Feng some acid, he does not think Mu Lan is such a person, but was said more, Ao Feng can not help but ask Mu Lan. When
Mu Lan heard Ao Feng’s words, she did not know whether to laugh or cry. Finally, she looked down at Ao Feng: “Ao Feng, in Niang’s heart, no one can replace you.”. Not even your father. You are the only one for your mother.
Ao Feng could not help turning up the corners of his mouth, his face filled with pride, but his mouth still hummed and said, “Isn’t it for the sake of my father that my mother was chosen to enter the palace?”
Mulan quieted down. “Mother did it for you.”
Some things can not be said to Li Shiyu, but it does not mean that you can not use another euphemistic way to express your love for him like Aofeng, because Aofeng is a child after all, will not think much, do not know what happened that year.
“Really?” Ao Feng’s eyes lit up, a little excited, more of a little proud, looking at Mu Lan, “Is Niang really for me?”
Yes. When Niang was outside the palace, she knew that there was a child named Ao Feng, but when she was in the palace, she was very lonely and could not find anyone to accompany her, and his father was also very busy, so Niang found out and went from outside the palace to inside the Palace. You see, Niang and Ao Feng are also very predestined, and Ao Feng came to Imperial Kitchen to find Niang himself.
Mu Lan’s voice is gentle and long, as if telling a story with Aofeng, Aofeng naturally did not take it seriously, Aofeng no matter how young, will not easily believe this fabricated words, but this is Mu Lan said, or to a large extent satisfied the vanity of Aofeng.
I’m really happy.
“Mother, I love you the most.” Ao Feng rubbed in Mu Lan’s arms.
Mu Lan smiled and looked down at Ao Feng. “Mother loves Ao Feng, too.”
…… The conversation between
mother and son was somewhat as if no one was watching.
It was not until a cold voice came that the conversation between mother and son was interrupted. Ao Feng panicked, but Mu Lan stood calmly in place.
That’s Li Shiyu.
So my beloved concubine entered the palace for the sake of the crown prince? So if the prince is not there, his beloved concubine will not enter the palace? Li Shiyu’s voice was lukewarm, questioning Mu Lan, and even his eyes did not look at Ao Feng.
Ao Feng nervously pulled Mu Lan’s sleeve, Mu Lan was stunned, when she came to her senses, she looked down at Ao Feng, with a hint of comfort in her eyes.
But Ao Feng is still nervous. When
Mu Lan’s red lips moved slightly and he opened his mouth to speak, Li Shiyu suddenly interrupted Mu Lan’s words, which were directed at Ao Feng: “Prince, have you finished all your homework today?”? Taifu told me that the prince had brought a lot of homework back today.
Ao Feng: “… …” How
can Taifu be so talkative! This is not before Li Shiyu came back, want to get along with Mu Lan alone!
“When I came here, the prince had the leisure to drink tea and chat here. If he hadn’t finished his homework and had nothing to fear, then the prince didn’t take the Taifu’s words to heart at all. He had ulterior motives.” Li Shiyu gave a sneer.
Ao Feng was completely honest: “I’m going to do my homework.” With a
flat mouth and a reluctant look on his face, he honestly let go of Mu Lan’s hand and looked at Mu Lan with grievance: “Mother and concubine, I’m going to do my homework.”
Mu Lan some heartache, but in front of Li Shiyu, Mu Lan also knew that he could not help Aofeng say too much, these are indeed the lessons that Aofeng should learn, finally, Mu Lan hum, nodded.
Ao Feng just reluctantly toward the house to do.
Mu Lan wanted to send, but because of Li Shiyu’s eyes, Mu Lan’s feet were almost fixed in place, unable to move.
It was not until Aofeng left in front of them that Li Shiyu looked at Mu Lan.
“I see the emperor.” Mu Lanfu paid his respects and took the initiative to break the silence.
And this kind of greeting, in exchange for Li Shiyu’s sneer, Li Shiyu looked at Mu Lan: “Love the imperial concubine this is for the prince to enter the palace?”? I am curious, love the imperial concubine has not yet entered the palace, how to know about the prince? Uh
Not salty not light words, let Mu Lan heartbeat accelerated, but also only once, Mu Lan passively looked at Li Shiyu, but the surface is also very calm.
“The prince is still a child, and I’m trying to coax him. I can’t let a child down.” Mu Lan’s answer is also well-founded, and there is no abrupt place.
Li Shiyu did not know whether to believe or not, but the eyes that fell on Mu Lan became much sharper, but in such sharpness, there was an invisible tenderness and tenderness.
That’s for Mulan.
Mu Lan did not notice these, only thinking about Li Shiyu’s reaction, she subconsciously stepped back, but soon, Li Shiyu had already controlled Mu Lan in his arms.
Mu Lan did not exclaim, looking at Li Shiyu.
Li Shiyu looked down at Mu Lan and said, “My beloved concubine can start to make small points, which proves that her body is recovering well.”
“Report to Your Majesty..” Not bad.. Mu Lan was nervous for a moment.
Li Shiyu looked at Mu Lan with a smile. Mu Lan’s heart beat faster and faster, and his palms were sweating. Li Shiyu looked down at Mu Lan’s hands, and then broke Mu Lan’s fingers one by one, and touched Mu Lan’s palms at once.
Sweaty. Only then did
Li Shi-yu say, “What are you so nervous about?” Could it be that
Mu Lan hesitated: “I’m not nervous.”
Li Shiyu looked at her, as if he were judging the truth of Mu Lan’s words, but the words between the lines seemed to be very firm. Every word was almost close to Mu Lan’s ear: “My beloved concubine, get ready to go to bed tonight, eh?”
Mu Lan: “… …”
As if has been waiting for this day, and as if this day really comes, Mu Lan is extremely nervous, and finally can only look at Li Shiyu so passively.
Li Shiyu just smiled and did not speak.
The two watched for a while, and it was Li Shiyu who finally let go of Mu Lan: “I prepared a little bit for the prince, but didn’t I?”
“Ready.” Mu Lan answered softly.
“Let the slave bring it up.” Li Shi-yu said lightly, “You make tea for me.”
“Yes.” Mu Lan nodded and promised.
She turned around and told Xiaolian, who was embarrassed and then hesitated to answer, “Empress, I’ve brought all the little ones up.”
Mu Lan was stupefied and suddenly realized that when Aofeng wanted to eat just now, it was really brought up. It was prepared for Li Shiyu. The taste was not as sweet as Aofeng’s. This person did not like sweet.
Only Li Shiyu came back early, so that Aofeng did not eat, osmanthus crisp is still intact on the plate, a piece has not been touched. Li Shi-yu looked
at Hsiao-lien’s words and snorted coldly, “Why, my beloved concubine is going to give me what’s left over from the crown prince?”
Obviously did not move, but Li Shiyu will embarrass Mu Lan.
Mu Lan immediately replied, “I’ll do it again for the emperor right away.”
These little points are time-consuming and laborious, and Mu Lan will sweat profusely after finishing them once, which is a sign of physical exhaustion, but Mu Lan still sticks to it because Ao Feng likes it.
And really also can’t take the small point of Aofeng, transfer to Li Shiyu, this is also a big irreverent thing in decency. Without
thinking about it, Mulan walked toward the small kitchen.
As a result, Li Shiyu moved faster, clasped Mu Lan’s hand, and with a force, Mu Lan returned to Li Shiyu’s arms.
Xiaolian cleverly turned around and left the bedroom immediately, without looking at what was happening in front of her.
And Mu Lan exclaimed, “Your Majesty,”
“That’s it.” Li Shiyu’s voice sank. “I’ve finally taken care of my beloved concubine’s health, and she’s going to spoil herself. Is this because she doesn’t want to sleep with me?”
Mu Lan obviously did not expect Li Shiyu to say this. She was stunned for a moment and immediately shook her head to explain: “I never thought so.”
Li Shi-yu snorted, “Sit down and make tea.”
Mu Lan then slowly sat down, and Li Shiyu has picked up a piece of osmanthus cake into his mouth, the fragrance of osmanthus came, but without any sweet and greasy, this is obviously not Aofeng’s favorite taste, but his own favorite.
What Ao Feng likes is always sweet and scary.
“When did the prince’s tastes change?” Li Shiyu asked slowly.
Mu Lan coughed lightly: “The prince hasn’t changed his taste. This was originally prepared for the emperor.”
“How dare my beloved concubine prepare something for me, but give it to the prince?” What Li Shiyu said looked like anger, but his tone was plain, and he was just telling a very common thing.
“Because the prince happened to be hungry, I thought..” Mu Lan opened his mouth to explain.
However, Li Shiyu interrupted Mu Lan’s explanation: “What I give to you in the future is not allowed to be given to the prince.”
Mu Lan froze, and then do not know whether to laugh or cry.
Li Shiyu this competition for favor is too obvious, Ao Feng regardless of a few years old baby, as to let Li Shiyu so on the line?
But because of Li Shiyu’s status, Mu Lan was clever enough not to say anything: “I know.” Only then did
Li Shiyu hum and let Mu Lan go.
After that, Mu Lan’s quiet tea is still Li Shiyu’s favorite rock tea, as if for so many years, Li Shiyu’s preferences have never changed.
In front of the sweet-scented osmanthus crisp, Li Shiyu is very face to eat, and then with Mu Lan bubble rock tea, secretly feel, the whole body is comfortable.
Two people are not deliberately chatting, just like ordinary every day.
But Mu Lan gradually found that many times, Li Shiyu would inadvertently ask himself some things about state affairs, Mu Lan initially did not react, but seriously answered the voice of the question.
Every time after answering, when Mu Lan looked at Li Shiyu, he could always see a faint smile in Li Shiyu’s eyebrows and eyes, which was directed at himself.
Mu Lan only then realized what, Li Shiyu asked again, Mu Lan will be smart not to say too much, but even if Mu Lan so, Li Shiyu seems to have a way to get words out of Mu Lan’s mouth.
So that now Mu Lan can not open his mouth, do not open his mouth, always keep silent.
“Your father taught you a lot when your beloved concubine was in Liuzhou.” After reading a memorial to the throne, Li Shiyu opened his mouth and chatted with wood.
Mu Lan quieted down. “My father did teach me a lot.”
“It seems that I have a low opinion of this prefect of Liuzhou.” What Li Shiyu said is casual.
“Even if he was just a prefect of Liuzhou, at least he was the new Number One Scholar of that year, so it was inevitable that he would be well-educated, and it would be more than enough to teach his ministers and concubines.” Mu Lan explained.
This explanation, however, is also reasonable, Li Shiyu can not find anything wrong.
He looked at Mulan, his eyes were very light, Mulan looked a little unnatural, and then subconsciously asked: “Why is the emperor looking at my concubine?”
“I just think Liuzhou is a good place.” Li Shiyu said slowly, “But I haven’t been to Liuzhou in person for so long. I should find a chance to go to Liuzhou and take my beloved concubine back to Liuzhou to visit relatives. What do you think of it?”
Li Shiyu threw the problem in front of Mu Lan.
Mu Lan stunned for a moment, obviously did not expect Li Shiyu would make such a request, Liuzhou has always been a place where no one is interested, in terms of resources, it is far inferior to Jiangnan and Kyoto, and how can it get Li Shiyu’s attention, and Li Shiyu suddenly volume, so that Mu Lan was at a loss for a while.
But more at a loss, not because Li Shiyu wants to go to Liuzhou, but because this person wants to take himself back to visit relatives. There is no Xu Zhen
in Liuzhou at all.
Liuzhou magistrate Xu Ming’s daughter is called but also a person with the same name, but also similar pronunciation, the most important thing is that once Mu Lan appears in Liuzhou, it will inevitably expose all.
Some things, can not be found, does not mean that the real person went, but also can play so lifelike.
Li Shiyu’s words between the lines do not contain any elements of jokes.
What’s the matter? Does the beloved concubine not want to go back to Liuzhou to visit relatives? Li Shiyu asked directly, but his eyes looked sharply at Mu Lan.
“It’s not that I don’t want to go back, but that my health doesn’t allow it. If I go on like this, I’m afraid the emperor’s hard work over the past few months will go down the drain.”
This explanation is also reasonable. Still looking at Mulan,
Li Shiyu was quiet for a moment, but finally he did not let Mulan go: “Then I will let your father go to the palace in person. After all, it is a matter of course to see his own daughter.”
Mu Lan: “… …”
It seemed that no matter what he said, the man was already determined to do so. Quietly, Mu Lan sighed silently: “My concubine thanks Lord Long for his kindness.”
Li Shiyu hum, did not say anything.
But Mu Lan is thinking, to find an opportunity to say this matter and Mu Zhanxiao, so that Mu Zhanxiao can be arranged in advance, rather than in a hurry, after all, if this matter is really implicated, I’m afraid Mu Zhanxiao will also be involved. When can
this thing go to such an extent.
Mu Lan has some helplessness, but more is the feeling, in the end, Mu Lan can only passively sit in place, motionless.
It seems that this topic has also been brought to the past.
Mu Lan only prayed that Li Shiyu’s words were just words, not serious.
Under such circumstances, the atmosphere is also good.
…… After
lunch, Li Shiyu had something important to go back to the Royal Dragon Palace. The happiest person was Ao Feng. As long as Li Shiyu left, he could occupy Mu Lan alone.
Even lunch break, can let Mu Lan accompany, Mu Lan is dumbfounding between father and son, but also appears to be happy.
Ao Feng took a nap at the Deqing Palace. In the afternoon, Mu Lan accompanied him to review his lessons. Li Shiyu did not come until dinner in the evening.
“Won’t your father come to dinner tonight?” Ao Feng asked curiously.
“It’s probably because of state affairs.” Mu Lan gave a reasonable explanation.
Ao Feng obviously didn’t believe it. “I think nine times out of ten,” he snorted, “he’s gone to Concubine Xi.”
Mu Lan raised his eyebrows, but did not understand how Ao Feng’s hostility to Xi Guifei came about, but she did not ask much, just took a look at Ao Feng.
Ao Feng, on the other hand, was like a little adult, reminding Mu Lan, “Niang, the person you should be most careful of in this palace is Xi Guifei.”. As for her, she was a dominant family, and no one in the harem dared to refute the opinions of Xi Guifei. Even the empress Dowager was on Xi Guifei’s side.
「……」
“Don’t look at the gentle face of Concubine Xi, this man is very powerful.” Ao Feng snorted, “I told you one thing on the surface, but I told you another behind my back. Don’t think I don’t know. She’s been doing a lot of things to me. It’s just that Aunt Linglong is smart enough to stop me.”
Mu Lan twisted his eyebrows, but unexpectedly, Xi Guifei really dared to attack Ao Feng, and her eyebrows and eyes flashed a trace of gloom.
But when he looked at Ao Feng, he looked very calm: “Tell your mother, what else did Xi Guifei do to you?”
“That’s a lot.” Ao Feng’s tone is disdainful and sarcastic. “I was told that I didn’t know what Princess Xi was thinking, and that she had poisoned her son. Aunt Ling Ling found out, but Princess Xi refused to admit that she had pushed another concubine out to take the blame.”
「……」
“Not only that, but the year before, there was another autumn hunt, and my father took me there. But during the autumn hunt, Princess Xi wanted to make me disappear without a sound. If my little uncle hadn’t found out quickly, my mother might not have seen me now.”
……
Ao Feng hummed and said a lot of things about Xi Guifei.
Mu Lan’s eyes are getting colder and colder, she knows that Xi Guifei has bad intentions, but at least Mu Lan thinks that Xi Guifei will not be ruthless next time before she has her own prince.
And now, Mu Lan feels, it is oneself despised this woman.
“Hsi’s eyes are just like my mother’s. That’s why my father is so fascinated by them.” Ao Feng knows a lot at such a young age. “But so what? What happened to my mother now proves that my father wasn’t fascinated by these things.”
……
Ao Feng is still garrulous, but Mu Lan did not listen again.
These things, before Mu Lan did not know, not to mention Mu Lan is also very clear, Xi Guifei today’s status, as well as identity background, is not enough for people to easily move to her.
Once the imperial concubine Xi is moved, countless people will be implicated, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
If you want to move the imperial concubine, you have to find a reasonable reason.
Mu Lan’s mind sank down, as if for many years, he had not tried his best on this kind of thing. But now, Mulan has to do so.
She wanted to eradicate all possible dangers around Aofeng while she was still alive.
Any risk, Mu Lan is impossible to take, especially such a risk or take the arrogant wind to joke.
“Mother?” Ao Feng froze and called Mu Lan.
Mulan came to his senses. “I’m listening.”
“Actually, mother, you are the most beautiful person in my heart.” Ao Feng went on humming, and when he said these words, his ears were still a little red. “My favorite person is Niang.”. Those women who have only a superficial appearance are not pleasing at all. Hearing
this, Mu Lan chuckled and said, “Do you know so much?”
“Immersed in what one sees and hears.” Ao Feng is a little proud.
And Xiaolian soon had dinner, dinner or left Li Shiyu’s share, but Li Shiyu did not come back, Mu Lan did not mind.
Also like Li Shiyu is absent, the atmosphere between mother and son will follow a lot of joy. After
dinner, Aofeng did not stay in the Deqing Palace. Linglong had already arrived at the Deqing Palace and brought Aofeng back to the East Palace.
Mu Lan personally sent Aofeng out.
When Linglong saw Mulan, she said, “My maidservant, please see Empress Shufei.”
“No courtesy.” Mu Lan looked at Linglong with a smile.
Linglong nodded, and not too close to Mu Lan, in Linglong’s view, Mu Lan is good enough for Ao Feng, and in her heart, the only master is Mu Lan, and no one else, so these concubines in the palace, Linglong are much more cold.
When Linglong was about to leave with Ao Feng, Mu Lan suddenly said, “Linglong, can you stay? I have something to say.”
Linglong hesitated for a moment, but answered respectfully, “The empress has something to say, but it doesn’t matter.”
Mulan murmured, but Aofeng was waiting by the door, not in a hurry to urge him. Then Mulan said lightly, “Linglong, I’d better pay more attention to the safety of the prince in the East Palace. I’m afraid there won’t be peace in the palace recently. I’m afraid it will affect the prince. If something happens, I don’t have to worry too much. First of all, I have to protect the prince.”
Mu Lan is reminding Linglong.
Linglong listened to Mu Lan’s reminder, but some surprised, and for the recent situation in the palace, Linglong is not unclear, so Linglong nodded.
“When the maidservant found out, she asked the imperial concubine to set her mind at rest.” Linglong answered. Only then did
Mu Lan put his heart at ease: “I’m tired.”
“I don’t deserve it. It’s a slave’s job.” Linglong is neither humble nor pushy, advancing and retreating appropriately.
But under such circumstances, Linglong still can not help but look at Mu Lan a few more eyes, can not say the reason, for the front of Mu Lan, Linglong did not have any sense of exclusion, as if love me, love my dog, because Aofeng likes, so Linglong naturally likes Mu Lan.
But what Linglong doesn’t understand is why a person who has no blood relationship with Aofeng should do so.
Mu Lan knew Linglong’s confusion, but did not open his mouth to explain.
On the contrary, it was Linglong who took the initiative to say, “Empress, there are only a few people in the world who can be so kind to Your Highness, and Empress is one of them. Every time Your Highness comes back, she will mention Empress. It shows that Empress is sincerely kind to Your Highness.”
Mu Lan smiled and said, “Maybe there is fate between this palace and the prince.”
Before Linglong could speak again, the figure of Cheng Dezhu suddenly appeared in front of the two of them. Linglong took one look at Cheng Dezhu and politely said, “I’ve seen Manager Cheng.”
“Aunt Linglong, you don’t deserve it.” Smiling, Cheng Te-chu was very kind to Linglong. “Auntie, are you sending your Highness back to the East Palace?”
“Exactly.” Linglong nodded.
“Then our family won’t dare to stop us.” Cheng Te-chu laughs, “Auntie, you’ve worked hard.”
Linglong nodded, did not say anything, and then walked in the direction of Aofeng, and soon led Aofeng to disappear in the Deqing Palace.
After Ao Feng had left, Cheng Te-chu looked at Mu Lan and said, “See Empress Shu Fei.”
“Manager Cheng doesn’t need to be polite.” Mu Lan answered lightly.
Cheng Dezhu then stood up, but did not hesitate. He looked at Mu Lan with a smiling face and said, “Empress, today the emperor has turned over your sign and asked you to go to bed.”
A word, but let Mu Lan Leng for a moment. No other concubines were elated when they heard this, and the reaction was somewhat weak.
Cheng Te-chu saw it in his eyes, but he didn’t say anything. “The empress is ready. The slave is waiting for the empress here. He will personally take the empress to the Imperial Dragon Hall later.”
“Good.” Only then did Mu Lan come to his senses and answer, “Manager Cheng is in charge.”
“I don’t deserve it.” Cheng Dezhu nodded his head. Only then did
Mu Lan turn around and return to the palace. Hsiao-lien followed her, but she said excitedly, “Empress, this is a good thing. The emperor has invited you to sleep with him. You are justified in this harem.”. Otherwise, those people would all say that the grapes are sour, and they would always say that it was because of the prince that the emperor came to the Deqing Palace.
Xiaolian is upset with Mu Lan.
Mu Lan is calm, did not say anything, quickly returned to the bedroom, Xiaolian also ordered the following slaves, to prepare a bath barrel for Mu Lan, let Mu Lan bathe and change clothes.
Half an hour later, Mu Lan packed up everything and walked out of the Deqing Palace calmly.
Cheng Dezhu had been waiting outside the Deqing Palace without any impatience, but when he saw Mu Lan, Cheng Dezhu was somewhat surprised.
You know, Li Shiyu turned over the cards of the concubines, all dressed in the most provocative, all want to let Li Shiyu can think of themselves, can always get favor.
Even the makeup on the face is more delicate than usual.
This Mu Lan is simple.
And usually does not look much different, the original pale face, now looks even more makeup is not, looks a little pale.
However, Cheng Dezhu did not say anything, in Cheng Dezhu’s view, this Mulan has already exceeded his expectations, can let the emperor appear in the Deqing Palace again and again, it is bound to be outstanding.
But Li Shiyu has not recruited Mu Lan to serve the bed, this reason more or less Cheng Dezhu also knows, Mu Lan’s health is not good only then has delayed until now.
And delay to now, also is Li Shiyu asked Ji Chang in the future, just turned over the brand of Mu Lan.
Most importantly, after Mu Lan was conferred the title of concubine, for such a long time, the frequency of Li Shiyu summoning people to sleep was even lower, and almost all the time was spent in the Deqing Palace.
Therefore, Mu Lan with what way to appear, Cheng Dezhu will not use common sense to judge, but appears to be very calm.
“Empress, are you ready?” Cheng Dezhu made a routine inquiry.
“Yes.” Mu Lan answered.
Cheng Te-chu nodded. “The soft sedan chair is ready. Empress, please.” The slave on
one side immediately took the pedal and helped Mu Lan into the soft sedan chair. Cheng Te-chu shouted to one side, ‘Get up.’
The soft sedan chair slowly moved in the direction of the Imperial Dragon Hall. Xiaolian knelt down and said, “The maidservant respectfully sees off the Empress Shufei. The Empress is a thousand years old.”
…… Inside the
Royal Dragon Hall.
Mu Lan came down from the soft sedan chair and walked leisurely into the Royal Dragon Hall. Li Shiyu, as usual, was looking at the memorial at his desk.
It seems that there is not much reaction to the appearance of Mu Lan.
Mu Lan calmly said, “My concubine, see the emperor.”
Li Shiyu hum, this just put down the memorial, quietly looked at Mu Lan, but Mu Lan’s dress is not too strange, but a light mouth: “Come here.”
“Yes.” Mu Lan answered.
Then, Mu Lan walked in the direction of Li Shiyu, Li Shiyu sat in place, staring at Mu Lan, Mu Lan was looked at by Li Shiyu, heartbeat a little fast, until in front of Li Shiyu, Mu Lan’s mood gradually calmed down.
“Do you know why I sent my beloved concubine to the Imperial Dragon Palace today?” Li Shiyu is asking knowingly.
Mu Lan nodded. “I know.”
“If you know, what are you doing standing there?” Li Shiyu appears to be magnanimous, his eyes look at Mu Lan for a moment, but his heart seems to be a little excited, but such emotions are well hidden by Li Shiyu.
Mu Lan slightly bowed his head, lips and teeth depend on each other, after a faint taste of pain, Mu Lan loosened his lips, people have stood in front of Li Shiyu.
“Your Majesty, I will wait on you to change your clothes.” Mu Lan’s voice is very light.
Li Shiyu hum, Adam’s apple rolling, the voice seems to come from the depths of the throat, with a trace of depression, but in such depression, faintly aware of his excitement.
Mu Lan put his hand on Li Shiyu’s waist seal and untied Li Shiyu’s waist seal little by little. Not so close
for many years, Mu Lan’s movements have become more unfamiliar, but following the memory of everything, Mu Lan is not too big a mistake.
Li Shiyu looked at Mu Lan quietly all the way.
Obviously is a completely different face, but now, Li Shiyu is very natural to Mu Lan’s face and a face to overlap up.
It is not even against the law.
Until Mu Lan took off Li Shiyu’s shirt, Li Shiyu suddenly picked up Mu Lan at the waist, Mu Lan exclaimed, but soon, such a voice followed and disappeared.
She is not a little girl, for tonight to do everything, Mulan is very clear.
It seems that such a fuss is unnecessary.
It was not until Li Shiyu put Mu Lan on the bed that he said, “My beloved concubine seems very nervous.”
Mu Lan said, “I’m afraid I can’t serve the emperor well.”
Li Shiyu gave a faint smile.
Suddenly, he bent over, Mu Lan was stunned, and did not resist, after the initial inadaptability, or even indulge themselves in such emotions, for a long time can not extricate themselves.
And everything seems to have become logical.
And in the hands of Li Shiyu, such a touch is familiar, except for this face, everything is exactly the same as Mu Lan. In
this mood, Li Shiyu became more and more emotional.
Mu Lan can also faintly perceive the emotion of this person, her breathing is a little low.
Is a silent sigh, onion white arm around the neck of Li Shiyu. Inside the
green gauze tent, it is charming.
…… The candle of the
Royal Dragon Palace has long been burned out, Mu Lan is too tired to open his eyes, the whole person is almost soft on the bed, such a thing for Mu Lan, has been beyond the scope of her physical endurance, even if Li Shiyu is very careful, but also appears very gentle.
But it is still inevitable that Mu Lan can’t breathe.
Li Shiyu hugged Mu Lan, as if there was no blame, just so gentle in Mu Lan’s eyebrows and eyes kissed.
But Li Shiyu’s eyes fell on the white veil under his body, which was a proof of innocence. Every concubine who had just gone to bed would use a white veil to prove her innocence, and this evidence was to be left in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
But Li Shiyu is very clear, if it is really Mu Lan, Mu Lan is no longer a virgin, and has even given birth to a child.
But before that kind of real touch, Li Shiyu can clearly feel out.
So looking at the blood on the veil, Li Shiyu’s eyes were slightly heavy, but he did not show any emotion on the surface, and he looked very calm.
At this time, in the bosom Mu Lan actually suddenly moved.
“What’s the matter?” Li Shiyu looked over.
Mu Lan struggled to get up, his cheeks were slightly pink because of the previous emotion, which was quite different from the pale when he came, so his complexion looked much better.
“Your Majesty, please forgive me. I’ve been sleeping for a while. I’ll get up now and ask Manager Cheng to take me back to the Deqing Palace.” Mulan spoke directly.
Although not in the palace for many years, but on the way to Cheng Dezhu also reminded Mu Lan. Although Li Shiyu recruited Mu Lan to sleep, Li Shiyu never let any concubines stay in the Royal Dragon Hall, and let Mu Lan never make mistakes.
After all, the last concubine who made a mistake thought she could get Li Shiyu’s favor and wanted to stay in the Royal Dragon Palace. Li Shiyu immediately issued an imperial edict, and the person who had just been favored was put into the cold palace in an instant.
Mu Lan is not afraid of being relegated to the cold palace.
Mu Lan is also afraid of offending Li Shiyu, after not seeing Ao Feng, so Mu Lan will not let himself make such a mistake.
Recently, the feeling of fear and uneasiness became more and more serious, so Mu Lan naturally did not dare to stay in the Royal Dragon Hall for fear of being seen through.
As a result, Mu Lan did not expect that after he opened his mouth, Li Shiyu had already clasped Mu Lan’s wrist directly, and with a force, Mu Lan lay on the dragon bed again.
She looked at Li Shiyu in amazement.
“Did I let you go?” Li Shiyu asked quietly.
Mulan shook her head, but soon she said, “But..”
“No buts.” Li Shi-yu said directly, “My words are imperial edicts.”
“Yes, I will obey the decree.” Mu Lan did not struggle any more.
Li Shi-yu murmured, “Cheng Teh-chu will bring me the soup. Drink the medicine and stay with me tonight.”
“Yes.” Mu Lan’s voice is very light.
She lowered her eyebrows and answered respectfully. But there was not much reaction to Li Shiyu’s words.
Li Shiyu looked at Mu Lan and was quiet for a moment. “Are you unhappy with me?” “My concubine didn’t,” said
Mu Lan inexplicably.
In Mu Lan’s explanation, Li Shiyu explains to himself: “I let you drink this soup because your body can’t bear the pressure and pain of pregnancy, so I let you drink it.”
This explanation, let Mu Lan is more unexpected, slightly stunned, looking at Li Shiyu.
Li Shiyu was very calm. Looking at Mu Lan’s eyes again, he finally chuckled: “If your body permits, I will certainly let you give birth to a prince for me.”
Mu Lan bowed his head and did not speak.
Li Shiyu’s words are not Mu Lan’s joy, but more anxiety, can not say such a feeling, as if the next second, all their emotions can not be hidden in general. After a moment’s
silence, it was Mulan who said, “Doesn’t the emperor have a new prince?”
This made Li Shiyu raise his eyebrows and look at Mu Lan quietly: “I didn’t allow it, so I won’t let this accident happen.”
This remark made Mu Lan wring her eyebrows, and she was somewhat confused about what Li Shiyu meant. Li Shiyu, however, did not say much, but simply changed the subject: “It’s getting late. Go to bed early.”
Mu Lan hum.
Li Shiyu hugged Mu Lan and both lay on the bed.
But the two men did not seem to have any sleepiness, but neither of them broke the silence.
Until Li Shiyu’s voice came again: “Tomorrow I will come back from the Imperial Dragon Palace, and then I will accompany you to the Deqing Palace.”
“Your majesty,” said Mulan, returning to his senses, “this is not proper.”
“My will is decency.” Li Shiyu said directly.
Mu Lan did not answer, Li Shiyu’s words, really can not refute.
And Li Shiyu’s voice continued: “Just in time. Tomorrow the emperor’s uncle will come to the palace. Let him show you again.”
“Well, I thank Lord Long for his kindness.” Mu Lan answered.
Li Shiyu hum, suddenly, the bedroom is quiet down, Mu Lan closed his eyes, trying not to be affected by Li Shiyu, but the more closed his eyes, her brain thinking also followed the more clear up.
“Zhen Zhen.” Li Shiyu suddenly called Mu Lan’s name.
Mu Lan was stunned. Before he could react, Li Shiyu continued, “Do you know who spent the night in my Imperial Dragon Palace before you?”
Mu Lan did not answer, in the dark night, but seems to have adapted to such darkness, it is easy to see every expression on Li Shiyu’s face.
And Li Shiyu did not mind Mu Lan’s silence, saying lightly, “There is no one else except the late empress.”
Mu Lan bit his lip and still did not speak.
She was speculating that Li Shiyu and herself meant to tell her that she was special? Or do not have a profound meaning, but the choice of the two, Mu Lan would rather be the former, rather than latter.
But Li Shiyu said here, but also no longer said anything, hugged Mu Lan, after a while, as if really came the sound of even breathing.
Li Shiyu seems to be asleep.
Mu Lan sighed silently, and then fell asleep, in the bosom of this person, smelling the familiar smell of sandalwood, Mu Lan’s mood is very complex.
Until Mu Lan’s breathing began to stabilize, the whole person relaxed down, but Li Shiyu suddenly opened his eyes, eyes in the night appear very sharp.
“Laner, is it really you?” “If it’s yours, why don’t you admit it to me? If it’s not yours, who would you be?” In
such a tone, there are also contradictions and complexities.
And the man in his arms did not hear.
Li Shiyu looked at it quietly for a long time, then slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep.
……
A few days later.
Li Shiyu did not let Mu Lan come again after that bedtime.
This attitude makes the people in the palace a little confused, but Mu Lan’s social status is rising with a bed, in the imperial palace, has become a real red man, even in the Royal Dragon Palace, those slaves whose eyes are higher than top, when they see Mu Lan are also respectful.
Even though he didn’t let Mu Lan come, Li Shiyu was still in and out of the Deqing Palace every day. There seemed to be no change on the surface, but Mu Lan was faintly aware of it.
As if Li Shiyu fell on his own eyes, is no longer hot, and even some indifferent.
As if to return to the first Imperial Kitchen to see their own Li Shiyu, after reconfirming that he is not Mulan, that enthusiasm was dimmed down in an instant.
Mu Lan said not to lose it? That’s a fake.
But in such a loss, Mu Lan is a kind of insincere reassurance, at least Li Shiyu no longer doubt that for Mu Lan, it is safe.
“Your Majesty, your little one.” Mu Lan handed over today’s refreshments.
Li Shi-yu didn’t even look at it: “You put it there.”
“Yes.” Mu Lan answered.
Then, Mu Lan is not noisy Li Shiyu, quietly sitting aside looking at his book, occasionally Mu Lan’s eyes will fall on Li Shiyu’s body, this person has always maintained the same posture, and put in front of the tea did not touch.
Mu Lan lowered his eyebrows and eyes and did not speak.
Even when Aofeng went to school and returned to Deqing Palace, they never communicated with each other. Most of the time, Li Shiyu was asking about Aofeng’s homework, or Aofeng was pestering Mu Lan to take him out to play.
But between Li Shiyu and Mu Lan’s indifference, the proud wind also already sensitively perceived.
The two of them teased the crickets under the tree. Ao Feng twisted his eyebrows and asked Mu Lan, “Niang, why haven’t you and your father talked these days?” There was a faint look of worry in
his eyes, but what he said was blunt: “When my father came to the Deqing Palace, what he liked most was to talk to his mother, but now my father doesn’t talk to his mother anymore. On the contrary, he spends more time looking for his sons.”
Mu Lan some unexpected Ao Feng’s keen, she lowered her eyebrows and eyes, thinking about how to answer Ao Feng’s question.
And in my opinion, even if my father doesn’t ask me about my homework, when he sees my mother, he is very indifferent, just like the way my father used to treat me. Also, even when we were eating, my father didn’t say anything more, and he ate very little, as if he didn’t like it all at once.
Ao Feng’s little face wrinkled into a ball. “My father has changed too fast. He robbed my mother in front of me, but now he has no interest in her at all.”. But it’s all right. I only want my mother. If my father doesn’t want it, I want you.
Ao Feng said sweetly to Mu Lan, beautiful big eyes blinked, Mu Lan could not help laughing out loud. Since
my father didn’t like it, why did he come to the Deqing Palace. Isn’t it all right if you don’t come? Ao Feng is a little puzzled.
The cricket was teasing in the cage. Suddenly, the cage turned over and the cricket ran out of the cage.
Ao Feng gave a cry, but the cricket ran so fast that it disappeared in the blink of an eye.
“I ran away!” Ao Feng was a little annoyed. “It must all be my father’s business. I hate it.”
A little bit of anger, but Mu Lan looked at it and gently stroked Aofeng’s hair: “The emperor, the king of a country, is busy with state affairs. He certainly can’t always talk to his mother. In that case, won’t he be laughed at as a fatuous monarch, only thinking about beauty and forgetting the early court?”
“Mother doesn’t have any beauty..” Ao Feng tells the truth.
Mu Lan laughed and pinched the bridge of Ao Feng’s nose. “Is that so direct?”
Ao Feng stuck out his tongue. “Mother, I’m sorry.”
“Fool.” Mu Lan smiled again.
Ao Feng groaned, “Since my father won’t talk to my mother, don’t come. I can occupy my mother alone, not with my father.”
Childish general words, Mu Lan did not say anything.
But Mu Lan is very clear, people are greedy, as if accustomed to Li Shiyu every day in the Deqing Palace, they are like an ordinary couple, not the emperor and concubine, but suddenly Li Shiyu is not like this, Mu Lan is really not adapted.
But so what?
Mu Lan sighed silently in his heart.
Suddenly, Ao Feng called out, “Uncle, uncle..”
Mu Lan one Leng, along the direction of the proud wind to see Mu Zhanxiao toward the direction of two people, this, Mu Lan stood up.
But Mu Zhanxiao had already walked up to the two of them and paid his respects to Mu Lan: “I see the empress, the empress is a thousand years old.”
“No courtesy, Lord Mu.” Mu Lan opened his mouth lightly.
Mu Zhanxiao just nodded, and then half squatted down, accompanied by Aofeng to play, this is not a strange thing, Mu Zhanxiao into the palace will accompany Aofeng, will not mind who is around.
Obviously, Mu Zhanxiao in the time, Aofeng is more lively up, because a lot of Mu Lan can not do things, Mu Zhanxiao can, and easily can be completed.
“Uncle, do you think I’m right?” Ao Feng dance sword, asked Mu Zhanxiao.
Mu Zhanxiao smiled and nodded: “Yes, Ao Feng is great.” Between
Mu Zhanxiao and Aofeng, they will not use honorific titles, that is, they are not much different from ordinary people, and Aofeng is more happy to be praised by Mu Zhanxiao.
Mu Zhanxiao and Long Shaoyun frequently come to Aofeng for another reason. In terms of martial arts, they are also teachers of Aofeng. All the self-defense skills of Aofeng now are the foundation they have laid.
“Ao Feng, you have to put your hands right and be calm in your heart. Only in this way will there be no mistakes.” Mu Zhanxiao is making a serious suggestion.
Ao Feng listened carefully.
Soon, Ao Feng on the side of the self-care practice up, Mu Zhanxiao quietly watching, but his eyes are distracted to look at Mu Lan.
Mu Lan knew that Mu Zhanxiao was looking at herself, but she did not speak.
Until Mu Zhanxiao broke the silence: “The emperor and you…”
Naturally, no one in the palace knew that Li Shiyu wanted Mu Lan to sleep, and it was not strange that Mu Zhanxiao knew.
“Yes.” Mulan smiled. “But after that bedtime, he never turned over my sign again.” “Why?”
Mu Zhanxiao blurted out subconsciously. All
this seems to have become strange again. But doesn’t Li Shiyu still appear in the Deqing Palace every day?
“Is it because of your body?” Mu Zhanxiao asked.
“Not really.” Mu Lan denied it. He should take back his previous suspicions. After all, Mu Lan has already given birth to a child, so she can’t be a virgin, but I am.
Mu Zhanxiao froze for a moment, some red ears, but did not think of these details.
Soon, he looked at Mulan: “So you mean, the emperor no longer doubt your identity, just simply think you are Xu Zhen, not Mulan?”
“Yes.” Mu Lan was not quite sure, and his eyes were a little confused. “These days, although the emperor comes to the Deqing Palace every day, he has very little communication with me. He used to have lunch and dinner at the Deqing Palace, but now he’s not sure. He leaves most of the time. The purpose of coming to the Deqing Palace seems to be just to see Ao Feng.”
Mu Lan quietly spoke out about this period of time.
Mu Zhanxiao listens, that eyebrow is twisted, but very quickly, Mu Zhanxiao’s eyebrow loosens: In fact, there is nothing wrong with this. The emperor’s suspicion is not good for you. And a few days ago, I accidentally got the news that the emperor sent someone to Liuzhou to investigate your life experience. I made preparations in time, so the news that the emperor got was only arranged by me.
Mu Lan looked at Mu Zhanxiao and suddenly thought of something: “Before I went to bed, he told me to take me back to Liuzhou to visit relatives some time, but after I went to bed, this matter was not mentioned again.”. After all, knowing him, he is a man of his word.
Mu Zhanxiao quieted down: “Then maybe I really don’t doubt any more.”. Because I didn’t find out later that Ying Wei had been sent out to investigate your background.
Mu Lan listens to Mu Zhanxiao’s words, nods, but also did not say anything, two people were quiet for a while.
Then it was Mu Lan who broke the silence: “That’s right, Xi Guifei.”
“Why did you suddenly mention Xi Guifei?” Mu Zhanxiao was a little surprised.
“You can’t stay.” Mu Lan spoke directly, and his eyes flashed a trace of cruelty. “If you keep it, sooner or later you’ll attack Aofeng. In this palace, it’s impossible to guard against it. The imperial concubine Xi won’t wait until Aofeng grows up, no matter whether she has a prince or not.”
“How do you know?” Mu Zhanxiao twisted his eyebrows.
“Ao Feng said something in his mouth, and when he fought with Concubine Xi, he felt that she was not simple.” Mu Lan spoke quietly.
Mu Zhanxiao did not deny Mu Lan’s guess: “But it is already very difficult to move the imperial concubine Xi.”. The emperor spoils the imperial concubine of Xi, also spoil to the prime minister they see, the mother’s family of the imperial concubine of Xi is very important in the court, is the empress Dowager side of the three Dynasties. Now Dazhou is not as calm as it seems on the surface. Once there is turmoil, I’m afraid we can go back to the beginning in an instant.
「……」
And it’s not that the emperor hasn’t been worried about the part you’re worried about. It’s not that the emperor is appeasing, but that the emperor is not good at touching the imperial concubine now. The most important thing is that there is no evidence that the imperial concubine Xi has done a perfect job in the harem. Compared with Qu Huachang in those days, the imperial concubine Xi is even more formidable.
Mu Zhanxiao explains, “Even the power of the harem today is only gained by the imperial concubine Xi step by step. Although she is not in the position of empress, she is not much different from the empress.”
……
The situation in the palace is changeable, and Mu Zhanxiao sees it thoroughly, so many things are not as simple as they seem on the surface.
The prime minister’s thoughts were very deep. The father of the imperial concubine Xi was Lord Xun. He also holds an important position in the Military Department. My mother is the wealthy Chen family in Kyoto. After the defeat of Li Shiyuan, the Chen family went all the way up. In the business circle of Kyoto, the Chen family and I were divided into two parts. It’s just that the Chen family monopolized almost all the water transportation in Kyoto, as well as the most important salt and grain.
Mu Zhanxiao explained the situation: “When you were still here, Lord Xun was not so high-profile.”. At that time, the emperor had just ascended the throne, and everything needed to be done. This was almost a matter of the past two years, and it was not difficult to reach the sky in one step.
……
Mu Lan listened, between the lines of Mu Zhanxiao, Mu Lan has understood the meaning of Mu Zhanxiao’s words.
This prime minister and Xun Wang Ye, afraid is not simple. They were all members of the Ho family. In other words, they were also the empress Dowager’s mother’s family. This layer of relationship was stripped down, but it was very difficult to move the imperial concubine Xi.
What’s more, Mu Lan also understood that only Li Shiyu coveted the throne of the emperor? Li Shiyu would not lose if
the He family rebelled, but Dazhou could not afford the second loss of life, so before there was no absolute certainty, it was the best policy to stabilize the He family.
“So it’s very difficult to bring down the Ho family.” Mu Zhanxiao stood with his hands on his back. “What’s more, there’s no clue to what happened in the former Dynasty. I told you before that every time I came to the prime minister, the clue stopped abruptly.”
“If the imperial concubine Xi is really moved, the Ho family will cooperate from inside and outside, and it will be the emperor who will be passive.” Mu Lan looked at Mu Zhanxiao.
“Yes.” Mu Zhanxiao does not deny it.
Two people’s conversation suddenly stopped, this atmosphere suddenly became dignified up, Mu Lan lowered his eyebrows and eyes, as if thinking deeply about something.
And Mu Zhanxiao looked at Mu Lan and was persuading Mu Lan: Your identity now is completely different from that in those days. Your identity is like an ant in front of the He family. They want to kill you. It’s easy. Even if the emperor has the heart to protect you, if I make a big fuss, I will take the overall situation into account.
Mu Zhanxiao’s eyes became serious: “So, don’t act rashly. Think twice before you act.”. As for Aofeng, Shao Yun and I will be watching, and Linglong will be waiting on Aofeng’s side at any time. They are not fuel-efficient lamps.
“But..”
“As for the Ho family, now that the emperor is keeping it, first, it’s not easy to move, and second, he probably wants to uproot it.” Mu Zhanxiao knows Li Shiyu.
Mu Lan hum, quiet under, but finally did not say anything.
The matter seemed more complicated than she thought, and it was bound to be discussed in the long run. And as Mu Zhanxiao said, now she, identity is just a mere concubine, the palace knows the root of the people, can trust only Mu Zhanxiao. What is
she going to do? It’s impossible.
“Well, don’t think about it. All you have to do now is take care of yourself.” Mu Zhanxiao ended the conversation. “You don’t have to think about anything else.”
Mu Lan hum, but also did not say anything, two people stand side by side, watching the proud wind in front of his sword.
……
About a cup of tea.
Suddenly, a touch of bright yellow figure appeared in front of two people, Mu Zhanxiao was unexpected, but the surface has always been quiet, he came to find Mu Lan today, naturally know that Li Shiyu can not get away in Imperial Kitchen, the result is now good, Li Shiyu came in person.
Mu Lan was only quiet for a moment, but soon calmed down: “I see the emperor.”
“I see Your Majesty.” Mu Zhanxiao also invited Ann.
When Aofeng saw Li Shiyu, he quickly withdrew his sword and said, “My son, see the emperor.”
Li Shi-yu hummed: “No courtesy.” Only then did the
three of them get up, as if because of the appearance of Li Shiyu, the harmonious atmosphere before suddenly became tense, as if there was some undercurrent surging.
But under such circumstances, no one has broken each other’s little mind.
“Why is Aiqing here?” Li Shiyu’s eyes fell on Mu Zhanxiao’s body and asked directly.
Mu Zhanxiao, however, said calmly, “I just finished my work and came to see the prince, but the people at the Deqing Palace said that the prince had been brought here by the imperial concubine, so I came over.”
This explanation is also reasonable.
Li Shi-yu smiled, but said nothing: “Aiqing has always been concerned about the affairs of the crown prince.”
Mu Zhanxiao replied, “This is what I should do.”
Li Shiyu hum, the eyes fell on the body of Mu Lan, silent look, and then looked at Mu Zhanxiao, but it is asked Mu Lan: “Shu Fei and Lord Mu are familiar?”
Mu Lan listened, and between the lines of Li Shiyu, she heard the meaning of temptation.
Before Mu Zhanxiao opened his mouth, Mu Lan had already said, “Your Majesty, I am not familiar with Lord Mu. Just because of the prince, I chatted with Lord Mu.”
Li Shiyu hum, do not know whether to believe or not.
Mu Lan did not explain much.
These things, there is no way to explain, will believe people will believe, will not believe people, no matter what you say, are of no help, so Mu Lan did not waste such energy and words. There was a trace of worry in
Mu Zhanxiao’s eyebrows and eyes.
But Mu Zhanxiao didn’t open his mouth.
Ao Feng saw Li Shiyu came, before the lively strength disappeared, but in the middle of the rules. Listen to the question that Li Shiyu asked himself, and the answer is simple.
It was not until Li Shiyu looked at Mu Zhanxiao that the topic changed: “I have something to discuss with Aiqing.”
Mu Zhan answered.
After that, the two of them quickly left in the same direction as they had come. Li Shiyu did not see Mu Lan again during the whole journey, but Mu Lan stood where she was, saying quietly, “My concubine respectfully sees the emperor off.”
It was not until Li Shiyu’s figure left that Mu Lan withdrew his eyes.
“Niang-” Ao Feng took Mu Lan by the hand. “Why don’t you let your father stay for dinner?”
“The emperor has something to do, so naturally he can’t stay.” Mu Lan led Ao Feng to the Deqing Palace.
Mother, aren’t you sad? Your father is so cold to you. “I’m afraid that one day my father won’t even let me come to you.”
“Don’t be paranoid.” Mu Lan gently soothes Ao Feng.
Ao Feng’s little face drooped. “I heard the people in the palace say that my father is going to send me to another concubine, saying that I can’t stay with you all the time. In that case, the people in the palace will gossip.”
“Who did you hear that from?” Mu Lan asked calmly. In
this palace, there is no smoke without fire, someone spread such words, there must be a reason, want to know the truth of the matter, you must find the cause of the person.
Ao Feng said, “I heard the slaves whispering in the palace.”
“Ao Feng, Niang told you to calm down first when things happen. Don’t listen to any slander. Even if you really meet one day, you have to deal with it calmly. Only when you calm down can you think of a solution. If you mess up, you will really fall into the enemy’s trap.” Mu Lan teaches Ao Feng.
Ao Feng is just a child. No matter how smart he is, he can’t really be calm in the face of danger. But listening to Mu Lan’s words, Ao Feng nods cleverly: “Mother, I know.”
“Mother won’t let this happen.” Mu Lan gave Ao Feng an assurance.
Ao Feng smiled again. Can not
say the reason, as if Mu Lan opened his mouth, can always give Ao Feng a sense of security.
So for Mu Lan said everything, Ao Feng did not take a trace of doubt. I really believe.
“I just want to be with my mother.”
“Good.”
“Mother wants to stay with me for a long time. She can’t leave me.”
“Good.”
……
Mother and son chatted, Mu Lan took Aofeng’s hand and returned to the Deqing Palace.
……
At that time, in the
Royal Dragon Hall. Not long after
Mu Zhanxiao left, Li Changyi came. Li Changyi came back from the Deqing Palace and checked the situation of Mu Lan.
“Uncle Huang.” Li Shiyu nodded. In private,
Li Changyi and Li Shiyu were not so formal. They nodded and called out, “I see you, Your Majesty.”
“No need to be polite.” Li Shiyu looked at Li Changyi calmly. “What’s going on with Shu Fei?”
“Strange to say.” Li Changyi twisted his eyebrows. “This situation has always been neither good nor bad, but it can only be maintained in the present situation. It won’t get any better. It also seems that no matter what rare plants, it’s not enough to make Shufei completely better.”. I’ve been practicing medicine for decades, but I’ve never seen anything like this.
“Won’t it be all right?” Li Shiyu twisted his eyebrows.
Li Chang-yi shook his head and said, At least that’s what I think. Unless someone else comes along.
“That’s what the emperor’s uncle said before, ten years.” Li Shiyu didn’t go on with the rest of his words. It’s
still ten years. Shu Fei’s health has already declined, and I have said that no matter how many rare medicinal herbs there are, they will last for ten years at most. Li Changyi is very sure of this.
Li Shiyu stood with his hands on his back, but he did not open his mouth.
Li Chang-yi looked at Li Shi-yu and said, “The emperor is special to the imperial concubine. You should know that I have watched the emperor grow up. Until now, the emperor has never asked me to do anything. For the sake of the imperial concubine, the emperor has let me into the palace many times.”
Li Shiyu did not explain much in the face of Li Changyi’s teasing.
Li Changyi saw Li Shiyu did not want to talk, but also did not say anything, two people quiet for a while, Li Shiyu suddenly took out a veil, the veil is still stained with blood, but some time, so the blood on the veil also changed color.
“What is this?” Li Changyi will react for a while and a half.
“Uncle Huang might be able to tell what this kind of blood stain is like.” Li Shiyu asked directly.
Li Chang-yi took the veil, looked at it carefully, and twisted his brows: “I’m afraid this blood is a few days old, and it’s not blood, it’s like a piece of paper soaked in blood and mixed out.” With
this explanation, Li Chang-yi himself twisted his eyebrows. Li Shi-yu looked at Li Chang-yi and said, “It doesn’t matter if the emperor’s uncle says so.”
“Then the minister spoke frankly.” Li Chang-yi answered, “Was this veil left by a certain empress in the palace on her first night?”? But the blood on the veil is not the blood of a virgin, but man-made. In a special way, a layer of film is made and put in. When making love, the force will tear the film, and the film has been soaked in blood, which will eventually create the illusion that it is a virgin. “
Li Chang-yi put it bluntly:” It’s hard to say anything else, but the blood that has been soaked in this way is not the same as the blood that comes out naturally. Even after a few days, there are still subtle differences. ”
Other Li Changyi did not explain.
Li Shiyu also knows medicine, even though he is not as deep as Li Changyi, but at the moment he first saw him, Li Shiyu suspected it.
The most important thing is that the feeling is quite different.
Some things can be faked, but some feelings can’t.
Plus now Li Changyi’s words, Li Shiyu’s heart is more determined up, layer by layer after stripping cocoons, the rest is a clear fact.
The only thing lacking is strong evidence.
Li Shiyu sank and did not open his mouth.
“Your Majesty, who dares to be so bold in the palace?” Li Changyi can’t help being curious.
“It doesn’t matter.” Li Shi-yu laughed unexpectedly, and then he bowed his head and chuckled. “There aren’t many people in the world who dare to fool me like that.”
It should be said that only Mu Lan.
But at this point, Li Shiyu did not continue to say, Li Changyi in Li Shiyu’s attitude, faintly understand what, but Li Changyi did not puncture.
Soon, the two men changed the subject.
After chatting for a while, Li Changyi did not stay in the palace, turned around and left in a hurry.
After Li Changyi left, Li Shiyu put away the veil in his hand, but the faint smile in his eyebrows and eyes was always there, which was a kind of relaxation and comfort that he had not seen for a long time. It’s
more like your own treasure, lost and found.
And Li Shiyu more clearly, the treatment of Mu Lan’s indifference, is not intentional, re-sent to Liuzhou, is still difficult, Li Shiyu dare not have too much action, to avoid suspicion.
And Li Shiyu is very clear, where is the strength of Mu Zhanxiao, Mu Zhanxiao really want to hide one thing, Li Shiyu can not find the truth for the first time.
So Li Shiyu’s purpose is to relax Mu Zhanxiao’s guard.
Only by relaxing our guard can investigation go smoothly.
Just such indifference, Li Shiyu felt wronged Mu Lan, but Li Shiyu knew that he would double the compensation.
Can always linger in the heart of Mu Lan confusion, but how can not let Li Shiyu calm, why Mu Lan did not say.
But Mu Lan can talk to Mu Zhanxiao.
This kind of differential treatment, let Li Shiyu some faint sour, but also because of such sour, just want to let Li Shiyu know the truth.
Can’t wait.
…… A few more days
passed.
In the past few days, Li Shiyu did not appear in the Deqing Palace, occasionally in the afternoon, but also asked Aofeng’s homework, soon Li Shiyu will leave, not to mention talking with Mu Lan.
Mu Lan is also calm, did not say anything. Rumors spread in the
palace, Mu Lan and Ao Feng are very calm, and did not panic because of rumors, every day is still as usual.
And Li Shiyu also did not let Aofeng go, but has been leaving Aofeng in the Deqing Palace, which is a strange balance.
…… Inside
the Deqing Palace.
Mu Lan looked at the scroll and was very quiet. When Xiao Lian came in, Mu Lan asked with a smile, “Is Ao Feng coming?”
This point is the point of Ao Feng, so it is not surprising that Mu Lan will open his mouth.
Xiaolian shook her head and twisted her brows, apparently feeling a little frightened. At this point, Mulan looked at Xiaolian and calmed down. Then she asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Report to the Empress, the Imperial Concubine Xi is here..” Only then did Xiaolian answer.
Xiaolian always felt that Xi Guifei did not go to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing, and suddenly came to the Deqing Palace, there must be a reason, and such a thing is not necessarily a good thing.
Especially these days, Xi Guifei is pregnant, has never left Fengyang Palace, this cold, where do not go, came to the Deqing Palace, which makes Xiaolian nervous.
Xiaolian is also an old man in the palace, for what happened in the palace, is not unknown.
This is also the reason why Xiaolian is nervous.
And that day in Imperial Garden, I’m afraid it was something at that time, and Xi Guifei was still thinking about it, and that kind of vindictive thought would not stop. On that day, it was clear that Xi Guifei wanted Mu Lan and Ao Feng to die, but they were too lucky to die, and now Xi Guifei came in person-
“Xi Guifei?” Mu Lan paused as he read the book and looked at Xiao Lian.
“Yes.” Hsiao-lien answered in the affirmative, “But it was only the imperial concubine Xi who came with a few of her minions.”
Mu Lan lowered his eyebrows and eyes as if he were thinking about something.
She did not expect that she had not come to the door on her own initiative, Xi Guifei had already come to the door, and Mu Lan did not naively think that Xi Guifei had just come to the Deqing Palace to have a look.
So, what is the purpose of the imperial concubine?
Mu Lan sank and soon calmed down.
And Xiaolian looked at Mulan and said, “Empress, if you don’t want to see Concubine Xi, the maidservant will go out and say that you are not feeling well and can’t see the guests.”
Xiaolian has even thought about the way out.
Instead, Mulan stopped him: “No, I’m going out to have a look.”
Xi Guifei has the intention to find their own trouble, you avoid once, you can not avoid the second time. She always has a way, besides, this imperial palace is not big, Xi Guifei wants to see himself is not a difficult thing, besides, in the rank, Xi Guifei is really superior.
And those ordinary concubines are not the same, even now because of Imperial Garden things, Xi Guifei was deprived of the control of the harem, but the discerning person is very clear, this harem or Xi Guifei has the final say.
So, instead of hiding, deal with it head-on.
Instead, Hsiao-lien became nervous. “Empress..”
“Don’t worry, nothing will happen.” Mu Lan soothed Hsiao-lien. “There are some things you can do for me.”
“Tell me, Empress.” Xiao Lian answered at once.
Go to the Imperial Kitchen and find out exactly what Hsi has eaten recently. Go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and find someone to talk things over and ask what Hsi has taken recently. Also, the imperial physician there, also go to ask. If you can’t find someone to smooth the relationship, then go to Lord Mu. Do you know? Mu Lan told carefully.
“Yes.” Xiaolian dare not neglect.
Even if I don’t know what Mu Lan is going to do, but Mu Lan’s words are the imperial edict for Xiao Lian, Xiao Lian will not disobey.
Under such circumstances, Xiaolian hurried away. Only then did
Mu Lan walk out of the bedroom.
These things, is to remain unchanged, Xi Guifei is not good, Mu Lan is clear, plus before Mu Zhan Xiao’s words, and now Xi Guifei is pregnant, which has to let Mu Lan alert.
But Xi Guifei was pregnant, Mu Lan did not ask anyone, but more or less heard that the fetus was unstable, so Xi Guifei had been in Fengyang Palace to settle the fetus.
Most importantly, Mu Lan always thought that Xi Guifei was playing a game of chess.
In the Imperial Garden, failed to kill himself and Ao Feng, then Xi Guifei will inevitably find the next opportunity to start.
In such thoughts, Mu Lan has come out, but Xi Guifei has found a place to sit down by herself. When
Mu Lan saw Concubine Xi, he paid his respects without changing his countenance: “I see Concubine Xi. The Empress is a thousand years old.”
“You don’t have to be too polite. This will ruin my palace.” The imperial concubine Xi smiled and looked very gentle.
Mu Lan listened to the words of Xi Guifei, but also really did not open his mouth, standing, there is no meaning to greet Xi Guifei, Deqing Palace is quiet.
Xi Guifei’s eyebrows slightly twisted, also did not expect Mu Lan to be so direct. Only then did Concu
bine Xi take the initiative to say, “Concubine Shu, are you still blaming this palace?”
“I dare not.” Mu Lan lightly answered, and did not mean to talk.
And Xi Guifei looked at Mu Lan, as if to guess the meaning of Mu Lan’s words. After
that day, Xi Guifei thought that Mu Lan would come to Fengyang Palace on her own initiative. After all, Mu Lan was the one who was favored now. After knowing the news that Li Shiyu let Mu Lan sleep, Xi Guifei was so jealous that she went crazy. She couldn’t believe that she would be defeated by a person whose appearance was not surprising.
But as a result, Mu Lan was not spoiled, and almost never left the Deqing Palace.
In this way, did not give Xi Guifei any chance, and Xi Guifei is very clear, their own situation, the baby in the belly is afraid to hold out for a long time, she did not find a scapegoat, then wasted their efforts.
And Mu Lan and Ao Feng are bound to be removed.
If two can not be removed together at the same time, she thought at least to dispose of one, Mulan is naturally the first choice, since Mulan did not come, then she personally came. The reason why she dared to come in person was that the imperial concubine Xi knew very well that Li Shiyu had not come to the Deqing Palace recently.
Otherwise, Xi Guifei would not dare to be presumptuous.
However, this Mu Lan seems not to be fooled at all, just standing so coldly, quietly looking at everything, and even the attitude between the lines, are the orders of the guests, but did not say it explicitly.
“Then why didn’t Princess Shu even pour a glass of water for me when I got here?” Concubine Xi looked at Mu Lan and said, “Besides, I’ve heard people in the palace say that Concubine Shu is very good at making tea, and she has the style of an empress in those days. I really want to try it.”
“The empress is pregnant, so it’s not appropriate to drink tea.” Mu Lan flatly refused.
As if Xi Guifei wanted to use any way, Mu Lan was not fooled, just stood like this, quietly. How could the imperial concubine
Xi not be angry.
She didn’t expect Mu Lan to be so difficult to trap, but the old Mammy on one side snapped at her: “Concubine Shu, you’re making a mistake. The imperial concubine has come, and you’re so treacherous.”
Mu Lan looked over and half-smiled. “That’s not what I said, Mammy. The Empress is pregnant, but she has a precious body. Everything has to be carefully considered and carefully considered. My concubine casually took something for the Empress to eat and drink. If something happens, my concubine can’t bear the responsibility.”
In a word, Mammy was so angry that she couldn’t say anything.
And Xi Guifei’s face also changed.
“Empress, do you think what I said is reasonable?” Mu Lan threw the problem to Xi Guifei. Concu
bine Xi gave a dry laugh and said, That’s right. This palace is pregnant now, so you really have to be careful.
Mu Lan hum sound, did not answer again.
The Deqing Palace became quiet again.
This world, than patience, Mu Lan will not lose to anyone, not to mention, now anxious people are not Mu Lan, but Xi Guifei, naturally, Mu Lan is very calm.
In Mu Lan’s indifference, Xi Guifei could not continue to stay in this Deqing Palace.
But the imperial concubine Xi was not reconciled.
Want to know, miss this time, no one knows, the next opportunity is when, this time, Xi Guifei’s face sank, the brain turned fast.
Just then, the slave of the Deqing Palace came in and said, “Empress, the rainbow rose cake you prepared has been steamed. The Taifu said that the prince has come to the Deqing Palace after school.”
Slave voice fell, a plate of crystal clear rainbow rose cake, plus a cup of juice made by Mulan himself, has been brought up.
That’s for Ao Feng. “Leave it here,” murmu
red Mulan. “Go and see when the prince arrives.”
“Yes.” The slave answered and went out quickly.
On the contrary, without Mu Lan’s consent, Concubine Xi quickly picked up a rainbow rose cake and put it into her mouth. She chewed it slowly and said, “This cake, Concubine Shu, really lives up to its reputation.”. It seems that as the palace says, it’s only for the prince and the emperor, and outsiders really don’t have a chance to taste it. Concu
bine Xi smiled and said, “If I hadn’t come here uninvited, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have had the chance.”
Mu Lan has looked at the Xi imperial concubine, eyebrows followed twisted up, for the Xi imperial concubine to do things, Mu Lan extremely disagree, but this thing has been done, Mu Lan is not good to say anything.
That kind of feeling is like the imperial concubine Xi who made a special trip to the Deqing Palace to ask for a snack.
Fengyang Palace today’s status, what do not want, why come to the Deqing Palace to ask for a small point.
Mu Lan was quiet for a moment and suddenly laughed silently.
“I’d like to bring all this back to Fengyang, but I don’t have a very good appetite these days, so when I eat this refreshing snack, I feel more comfortable.” Xi Guifei said inadvertently. Just then
, Ao Feng’s voice came from outside the bedroom, as if he had heard the conversation inside: “This is what the mother and concubine have prepared for the king. Who dares to move?”
Ao Feng is young, but the momentum has always been there, by Ao Feng such a roar, Xi Guifei is afraid to move again.
However, looking at Ao Feng’s expression, Xi Guifei seemed to be much more perfunctory: “I have seen the prince.”
“Then there’s no need to see it. If you don’t go to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing, you’ll either rape or steal.” Compared with Mulan, Aofeng is not polite at all. “The king clearly remembers that not long ago in Imperial Garden, the king almost died in the lake.”
“Prince, look at what you’re saying. Even if you give me ten guts, I won’t dare to attack the prince.”
“Humph.” Ao Feng was too lazy to pay attention to Xi Guifei, so he took Mu Lan’s hand directly. “Mother, it’s too much trouble here. Take your son back to the bedroom.”. Take this rainbow rose cake with you, too, so that no one will miss it.
Say that finish, the proud limelight also does not return to take Mu Lan to walk toward the bedroom.
Mu Lan took a calm look at Xi Guifei, and really did not put Xi Guifei in his eyes, and soon followed Ao Feng back to the bedroom.
Xi Guifei’s face darkened in an instant after they left.
One side of the Mammy and slaves scared, want to open their mouths, but dare not open their mouths, and finally can only be so passive stiff, in this palace, can give the imperial concubine so embarrassed, except the prince, really no one else.
Xi imperial concubine is not never like Li Shiyu said that the prince is difficult to discipline, but Li Shiyu also seems to be perfunctory coax a few words, and did not really do anything to the prince.
Rather than saying that Li Shiyu does not care about the prince, it seems that Li Shiyu is indulging the prince in everything, as long as the prince does not do anything out of line, then Li Shiyu can turn a blind eye.
So for a long time, Xi Guifei had the idea of getting rid of Ao Feng.
But now, unexpectedly also abruptly many Mu Lan.
“Empress,” Mammy called carefully, “The maidservant will send you back to the palace first.”
This was also a consultation with the imperial concubine. Concu
bine Xi sneered, “Of course I’m going back to the palace.”. Can you see clearly what has happened to this palace today in this Deqing palace?
“Of course the minions can see clearly.” Mammy answered hurriedly.
“Very good.” Without saying anything, Xi Guifei quickly stood up and walked outside the Deqing Palace.
Just this stomach, more and more pain, that kind of pain unbearable feeling, as if some can not endure, want to conflict with Mu Lan, but the result was missed by the prince, but came to the Deqing Palace, is not completely unfruitful.
“Go and invite the prime minister and Lord Ho to this palace.” Concubine Xi calmly ordered, “There is also the empress Dowager, so tell her that she is not feeling well.”
“Yes.” The little eunuch answered and quickly turned and ran away. The imperial concubine
Xi returned to Fengyang Palace in a soft sedan chair. On
the way, Xi Guifei’s face was always pale, as if she had endured great pain. When the soft sedan chair stopped at Fengyang Palace, Xi Guifei was already cold and sweaty. Seeing this,
Cui Liu’s face turned pale, and she shouted, “Hurry up, hurry up, come and get the doctor.” The slaves of
the Fengyang Palace all knew that the imperial concubine Xi was now proud and pregnant with a dragon son, so they dared not neglect her. All of a sudden, the Fengyang Palace was completely in chaos. The chaos of
war is nothing more than that.
……
On the contrary, the Deqing Palace is peaceful.
Aofeng ate a little too much lunch, plus greedy for cold, do not look at the season, and eat cold watermelon, resulting in Aofeng now has no appetite, stomach pain.
He looked at Mu Lan with grievance and said, “Mother, I’m not feeling well.”. My stomach hurts.
“Let you be greedy for cold.” Mu Lan shook his head, kneading the belly of the proud wind, warm strength came, but let the proud wind ease a lot.
“I haven’t even had time to eat my rainbow rose cake yet. Mother seldom makes it.”
“This won’t taste good when it’s cold. I’ll cook it for you later.” Mu Lan smiled. The process of
Rainbow Rose Cake is complicated. It should be prepared one day in advance, shaped the next day, and then sent to the steamer for steaming. It is the most delicious when it is just out of the pot and slightly cool. After completely cooling, the fragrance of roses can not be smelled, and when heated again, it is just like the taste when it first came out.
So Mu Lan will not give the cold rose cake to Aofeng to eat again, even if it is complicated, Mu Lan is willing to give Aofeng to do it again.
Just because Ao Feng likes it.
“Good.” Ao Feng nods his head, still humming. “Why is that Xi Guifei suddenly here?”
“I don’t know.” Mu Lan answered.
“Either rape or steal.” Ao Feng snorted, but he was not polite at all.
Mu Lan chuckled and said, “Ao Feng, next time in the palace, even if you meet someone you don’t like, you can’t show your emotions in love. This will only bring trouble to yourself. Do you hear me?”
“I see.” Ao Feng listened to Mu Lan’s words, but he was very clever.
Seeing that the proud wind had answered, Mu Lan was relieved: “When people are alive, there are always a lot of people you can’t do anything about, and there are always people you don’t like. You can’t care about the past one by one. That’s too tiring.”
Ao Feng seems to understand.
Mu Lan also smiled, but did not say anything more.
It wasn’t until Aofeng didn’t feel much pain that Mulan let go of his hand. There was a little sweat between his eyebrows. Seeing this, Aofeng felt very distressed. “Mother, I’ve made you suffer again. I won’t be greedy for cold in the future.”
“Silly boy.” Mu Lan smiled.
When Ao Feng recovered, his eyelids began to droop. “Mother, I’m so sleepy. Will you sleep with me?”
Good. Mother is right here, and she won’t go. Mu Lan coaxed Ao Feng.
Very light tune hummed from the mouth, Aofeng’s hand tightly holding Mu Lan, a moment did not loosen, the eyelids drooped down, and quickly opened, but also not long time, Aofeng really can not hold up.
When Aofeng was sleepy, there was a sudden noise outside the Deqing Palace.
This, Mu Lan’s eyebrows twisted up, eyebrows and eyes flashed a sense of uneasiness, but soon also followed the calm down. As soon as
she stood up, she saw Xiaolian being knocked in and falling all the way to the ground, which was painful.
Mu Lan half bent down and picked up Xiao Lian.
Hsiao-lien immediately said, “Empress, someone has come from the Fengyang Palace, saying that they are going to take the empress to ask for punishment.”. This is an oral order from the empress Dowager herself.
And the bodyguard had already looked at Mu Lan without any hesitation. His mouth was respectful, but his attitude was still savage: “Empress Shu Fei, please go with your subordinates. Don’t embarrass your subordinates and disrespect the Empress.”
“Who allowed you to break into the Deqing Palace without permission?” Mu Lan’s voice cooled down.
“My subordinates are at the behest of the Empress Dowager.” The guard said it directly.
“What crime has this palace committed?” Mu Lan asked directly.
The bodyguards, however, did not hide the fact: “Empress Shufei is suspected of poisoning the prince in the womb of Concubine Xi.”
“Murder?” Mu Lan sank, but now he understood the meaning of the bodyguard’s words. Everything about the imperial concubine
Xi, just as Mu Lan thought, did not go to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing, either rape or theft. This personally came to the Deqing Palace, afraid is to put the crime of miscarriage on their own body, killing two birds with one stone.
Prince can not stay, then also want to pull a person buried, and Mu Lan is the only candidate, Xi Guifei can not let a person repeatedly escape from their own control.
How interesting.
“Since the Imperial Concubine Xi is so convinced that it was done by this palace, this palace will go for the sake of innocence, but this palace has something to say to the slaves of this palace in private, and please wait outside the palace.” Mu Lan said directly.
The guards remained motionless.
What’s the matter? The Deqing Palace is in a little place, but I’m still afraid that this palace won’t be able to fly. Don’t forget that the prince is still in the palace. Can you afford to make trouble for him? Mu Lan asked calmly. The leader
of the group looked at each other, and finally withdrew. Before he left, he did not forget to say, “Please don’t delay too long. The Empress Dowager doesn’t like to wait.”
“Of course I know.” Mu Lan answered.
After that, the guards withdrew from the Deqing Palace.
Mu Lan first looked at Ao Feng, Ao Feng is still sleeping, and Xiaolian is nervous can not be more nervous, looking at Mu Lan.
“Empress, it must be the rainbow rose cake.” Xiaolian thought of it.
“Did you do what I asked you to do?” Mu Lan asked.
“I did.” Xiaolian did not dare to neglect and immediately answered.
After that, Xiaolian hurriedly turned around and gave what she had got to Mu Lan, who looked at it carefully.
This is Imperial Kitchen meals sent to Fengyang Palace every day, these meals do not have any problems, and when the meals enter the mouth of Xi Guifei, they are also tested for poison.
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