Because of Long Qing's death, the imperial court explicitly stipulated that on this New Year's Eve, civilians were not allowed to display lanterns, set off firecrackers and fireworks, and prohibited all festive activities. Therefore, when Yang Ning came to the first Spring Festival of this era, just as he had expected That way, life was not lively.

Despite this, Yang Ning still ordered Han Shanlin, Chen Xiang and others to secretly set up a few banquets at the house on the night of New Year's Eve. Everyone had a meal together. Of course, he also invited the Wen family brothers and sisters. Come, Wen Qianshi came happily, but Wen Ziyan didn't know why, and still didn't want to come over. It is said that the relationship between the two is still okay now, Yang Ning was a little confused, he couldn't invite him, so he finally let her go. Shui Ling went to invite us, but Shui Ling didn't know what to say to Wen Ziyan, so she actually invited her. Yang Ning was happy, but also a little depressed. She didn't expect that she didn't have as much face as Shui Ling with Wen Ziyan. big.

Originally, Yang Ning sent Yue Feng to invite the old monk and Guan Lei to come to his house to celebrate the New Year, but the old monk refused to come. The reason was that he was too lazy to move after such a long journey. Moreover, there is no such thing as celebrating the New Year in Buddhism. , in the end only Guan Lei came with excitement on his face.

Although there were no fireworks and no joy, the meal was still enjoyable. The people in the servant girl's family did it because they could have good food and drink, but Yang Ning did it because she had so many close people by her side, especially Wen Ziyan's arrival made him even more happy.

On the 31st night, everyone left happily. On the morning of the next day, Yang Ning entered the palace again. In the past few days, because of excessive sadness, he had been observing mourning in front of Longqing's spiritual center in Fengxian Hall all day long. He was already in good health. Princess Yongning fell ill again. Yang Ning was very distressed and concerned about her. He came to Funing Palace every day to take care of her and talk to her to relieve her worries.

Yang Ning came to see her early in the morning on the first day of the new year. Although Princess Yongning was sick and secretly sad about her father's death, she still showed a trace of heartfelt joy at this moment. Under Yang Ning's personal service, she blushed After drinking a bowl of eight-treasure lotus seed soup and some candied snacks, her appetite was so good that Ying'er and Xiang Zhong were delighted. This is how Yang Ning has been serving Princess Yongning in the past few days. Princess Yongning had no intention of eating. But as long as Yang Ning persuaded and served him personally, she would eat a lot of food obediently. If not, her body would have collapsed long ago.

Seeing that Princess Yongning was so dependent on him, Yang Ning was both moved and embarrassed. Princess Yongning knew the secret that she was a fake eunuch. They had been together for so long and she was so good to him. Even if she felt incredible, she still knew that Yongning The princess has a favorable impression of herself in that way, but this is also where she is embarrassed and painful.

It is undeniable that Princess Yongning is beautiful, gentle, and so noble. The fact that she can favor him is a fate he has cultivated for eight lifetimes. However, the gap in status between him and her is too great, and there is no possibility of any results. He already has Shui Ling by his side, and he also has Wen Ziyan in his heart, as well as Princess Biyu, who had a romantic relationship with him on the grassland, but it seemed that there was no way it would ever come to fruition.

The more Princess Yongning relied on him, the more upset he became. On the night when Xiao Lezi went to hunt down Yuyangzi, after thinking about it carefully, he finally decided to leave the palace as soon as possible. The longer he delayed, the more he became troubled to himself. Danger, as for those people and things that are difficult to let go of, we can only let them go first, and get out of this circle of right and wrong first. Even if we change our appearance in the future or remain anonymous, we do not rule out the opportunity to meet Concubine Li, Princess Yongning and others. What's more, now that Wanli has succeeded to the throne as the emperor, he is still young, and Concubine Li will definitely help him manage his affairs. She is busy with other things, and may forget about herself as time goes by.

After feeding Princess Yongning, Ying'er and Xiang Zhong retreated. Yang Ning chatted with Princess Yongning while eating the delicious breakfast in the imperial kitchen, trying various ways to comfort her and make her happy. This was when he was leaving. The only thing that can be done is in front of the palace.

While the two were chatting, Xiang Zhong brought in a young eunuch, who was sent by Concubine Li to summon Yang Ning to the Qianqing Palace.

Because of Longqing's death and Wanli's succession, in the first thirty days of the year, everyone in the palace was busy, and Concubine Li was no exception. It was a critical moment when her biological son would succeed to the throne as the emperor. Of course, she has a lot of things to deal with. Since Yang Ning decided to leave, she has no intention of getting involved in these things anymore. Therefore, she has only been accompanying Princess Yongning in Funing Palace these days and has not gone to Qianqing Palace to make do. Concubine Li also temporarily I was so busy that I forgot that I didn't send anyone to call Yang Ning in the past few days. I don't know why today. It happened that Yang Ning also wanted to take this opportunity to tell Concubine Li that she was leaving, so she said goodbye to Princess Yongning and went In Qianqing Palace, Princess Yongning's expression darkened significantly when Yang Ning left. Seeing Yang Ning's eyes, he could only sigh secretly in his heart and turn around to leave.

As the saying goes, "One emperor, one courtier." With the replacement of old and new emperors, there will inevitably be some major personnel changes in and outside the palace, in the imperial court, not to mention that among them is Li, who is tough and decisive in dealing with things. Yang Ning could even predict that in a few days, eunuch officials such as Meng Tong and Gao Gong would all end badly. He even vaguely guessed that Concubine Li would ask him to go there this time. I'm afraid it's related to these things.

It was already three o'clock in the morning, and the warm winter sun shone on the red palace walls and yellow glazed tiles of the Qianqing Palace, reflecting a dazzling light. It was indeed a good day today, but Yang Ning knew that it would not be long before such a "sky" But it's about to change.

Entering the Qianqing Palace, Yang Ning noticed that compared to a few days ago, the Qianqing Palace had a completely new look. Almost all the furnishings had been replaced with new ones, and almost all the eunuchs and maids in the palace had also been replaced.

It is worth mentioning that Li Gui, the eunuch in charge of the Qianqing Palace who originally served Emperor Longqing, has now been transferred to the temporary management of the Fengxian Palace. Li Gui is responsible for all the rituals of Emperor Longqing's memorial service. The person who took over as the eunuch in charge of the Qianqing Palace is Qiu Deyong, the former general manager of Fengyi Palace.

Yang Ning couldn't help but sigh again: The personnel changes of "one emperor and one courtier" began in the Qianqing Palace. Li Gui originally had a good relationship with him, but now that Long Qing is dead, his future can be foreseen. I'm afraid that after finishing his errands at Fengxian Palace, he will be demoted to the point where he is not even as good as a handyman eunuch.

Then should you talk to Concubine Li Gui and help Li Gui?

As soon as this idea came to his mind, Yang Ning couldn't help but laugh at himself: Since he was planning to leave the palace soon, why did he still care about these things?

According to the rules, after Wanli succeeded to the throne, as the emperor, he had to move to Qianqing Palace. However, because he was young and could not take care of many things by himself, it was logical that his mother Li Guifei also moved here. Living in the palace, looking at the unfamiliar environment of Qianqing Palace and the many unfamiliar palace maids and eunuchs serving her, Yang Ning couldn't help but think: After Concubine Li Gui lives here, it will not be easy even if she wants to have fun secretly with her in the future.

After thinking about it, Yang Ning couldn't help but secretly despise herself. She was about to leave the palace. If she still thought about this, could she stay and seek death just to be happy with Concubine Li again?

In the East Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace, Yang Ning originally expected that Queen Chen, Feng Bao and others must be here, but after entering, he only saw Concubine Li looking at him with a smile, although her expression looked a little tired and... Haggard, but in good spirits.

There were all the serving maids and eunuchs nearby, and Yang Ning did not dare to neglect. He followed the rules and paid homage to Concubine Li. Concubine Li frowned and immediately waved all the maids and eunuchs to leave. Only Yang Ning was left in the Nuan Pavilion. and Li Guifei.

Concubine Li stood up and walked to Yang Ning. She gently hugged him into his arms and said with a hint of joy and emotion in her voice: "Yang Ning, we have finally waited for this day."

Yang Ning was startled, and hurriedly pushed her away gently and said: "Empress, this is not Fengyi Palace before, this is Qianqing Palace now. You can't be like this. It's okay if someone sees you."

Concubine Li had some surprise on her face and said softly: "Yang Ning, what's wrong with you? What's the relationship between you and me? Is there any difference between before and after, in Qianqing Palace and Fengyi Palace?"

Yang Ning hesitated for a moment and then said: "Empress, now,,, now that the prince has succeeded, the identity of the empress does not have to be the same, you and I..., can't we do this again in the future, and..., I also mentioned it to you before However, if I don't leave, the secret of this fake eunuch will be exposed sooner or later. If the world knows it and the prince knows it, I will die, but the reputation of the empress..."

"That's enough...,"

Following Yang Ning's hesitant words, Concubine Li's originally happy and pretty face turned miserable. She interrupted Yang Ning's words in a low voice, and then asked Yang Ning tremblingly: "You...you mean, you still want to leave." The palace...has left me,"

Yang Ning did not expect that Concubine Li would have such a big reaction, and sighed: "Yes, empress, you... don't do this, you should understand in your heart that if you continue like this, I will be exposed sooner or later. The sooner I leave, "It's good for you and good for me. Taking advantage of the current personnel changes, my departure will not attract too much attention..."

Concubine Li smiled sadly and said: "I have tried to persuade you several times before, and based on your reaction, I expected that such a day would come sooner or later. Unexpectedly..., this day came so quickly. Today is Jun'er's first day to succeed to the throne. God, originally, I was still very happy, but..., Yang Ning, do you really have the heart to leave me alone in this deep palace? Have you forgotten every bit of our love together? ..., you left, what should I do, what should I do..." After talking about it, Concubine Li burst into tears.
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