In the palace.

The night is already deep, but everywhere in the palace is still brightly lit. The flower lamps of different sizes and colors are extremely exquisite. Both the veil and the pattern are far from comparable to those outside the palace. The colorful ribbons on the trees and corridors make it even more festive.

Gorgeous.

However, except for a few passing palace maids and eunuchs, no one else could appreciate such beautiful scenery.

In the evening, there was a banquet and opera. The caisson on the stage was carved with the pattern of hundreds of birds rising to the sun, and the graceful caisson vault rotated from bottom to top. It was colorful and dazzling. The actors on the stage sang and sang passionately.

It was a peaceful and prosperous time, but the Emperor was not in a good mood. His face was tense, his lips were slightly pursed, and even his words back to the Queen Mother were indifferent. Most of the women sitting here were not focused on him. Seeing this scene, how could they react?

Dare to laugh and make fun, eat food and watch the show in a good manner.

After the banquet was over, because it was the fifteenth year, according to the rules, the emperor and the empress left together.

"Queen, please rest first. I have to go to the Imperial Study Room to wait for news."

"Yes, I obey my order." The queen saluted gracefully, smiled virtuously and dignifiedly, and personally sent the emperor to sit in the royal chariot...

On the imperial desk in the imperial study room, a secret letter has been lying quietly.

The emperor read ten lines at a glance, his brows relaxed, and he threw the letter into the brazier.

Under the siege of flames, the fragile paper quickly became scarred and turned into black ash.

After the paper was burned, the emperor still stood in front of the brazier, looking at the flames burning silently inside, not knowing what he was thinking.

Li De'an swallowed and said carefully: "It's already the fourth watch, you should take a rest."

When he didn't get a response, Li De'an took a peek and saw that there seemed to be a cluster of flames dancing in the majestic, dark and narrow eyes of His Majesty, like a prairie fire.

He was startled and thought he had seen it wrong. He blinked and was about to take a closer look, but he had already passed Wuhen...

"Put it in Chengxi Hall."

As soon as Li De'an came back from his trance, he was surprised when he heard such an order, "... Your Majesty... Your Majesty, today is the fifteenth day, you should go to the Queen's Palace."

"Go and tell the queen that I have some secrets to deal with, so I won't go there tonight."

Li De'an hesitated for a while, and when he saw that the bright yellow figure was about to disappear at the door, he quickly ran out without thinking.

I don’t know whether it’s a blessing or a curse that Empress Kang is so favored. If the Empress finds out, it will be bad... Li De’an quickly shook his head, not daring to think about it again.

…

Early the next morning, news suddenly came from the Duke Cheng's mansion: the wife had a sudden illness and died of a serious illness.

The news reached the Ji family, and an uproar immediately arose.

The eldest wife of the Ji family was trembling with anger. She didn't believe it was true. She grabbed Mr. Ji's sleeve and cried, "Why is she gone like this... We agreed that we would help her, and she would help Xi."

My sister has become the eldest wife of Cheng Guogong’s mansion! Oh my God, what could have happened? If I had known this, I wouldn’t have rejected Mrs. Gao’s family... It wouldn’t have delayed our Xi’er..."

"You still have the nerve to worry about this!" Mr. Ji was panicking. He was so angry that he pushed Mrs. Ji away and shouted: "You were the only one who agreed to greet the princess before, but when something happened, you

Come and blame me, I'm annoyed, can you say a few words less?"

Seeing that Mr. Ji was really angry, Mrs. Ji didn't dare to cry anymore. She just sobbed and wiped her tears with a handkerchief.

"Do you think I'm not worried about Xi'er? She is our only legitimate daughter left. Although her health is not good and her marriage is not going well, I love her no less. Although Princess Zhuyi is the late emperor's legitimate daughter, these

You and I both know what the situation has been like over the years... plus she has lost so many people in our family in the palace... If it weren't for Xi'er, do you think I would be willing to help her again?" Mr. Ji sighed, full of regret.

He had always been respectful and insensitive to this princess. When he learned that the princess of Zhuyi was betrothed to Mr. Cheng, he breathed a sigh of relief and finally let go of this burden. Later, he relaxed and agreed to cooperate with her.

Of course, it was because they were keen on the power of the Cheng family - the ancestors of the Cheng family were far-sighted and sharp-minded, and they ruthlessly determined the family rules of dividing the family, completely getting rid of the burden of common people and side branches. Just thinking about it, you can tell how rich the family is. Moreover, the two Cheng families

All the brothers are capable, especially the eldest son of the Cheng family, who can receive the title and most of the family property. He is also considered the son-in-law of many people in Beijing.

On the other hand, it is also for the sake of my daughter. Xi'er has an outstanding appearance and temperament, but she is frail and sick in the womb. People who are in good condition are embarrassed when mentioning it, and they are perfunctory and prevaricate. Xi'er is too wronged when she is not good.

The age actually got older and older. Finally, Hua'er entered the palace, and there were more people asking for marriage. However, compared to the elders of the Cheng family, those young masters were still invisible.

What particularly satisfied him was that the Cheng family already had an eldest son, and he was an unpopular eldest son!

Xi'er is weak and may not be able to bear the pain of childbirth. Many people are reluctant to ask for marriage for this reason. However, if there is a legitimate son in front of her, the burden on her shoulders will be much lighter; and the legitimate son is not favored.

Love, according to the princess, the old man can almost be called disgusted with the eldest son of the Cheng family. Even the eldest son turns a blind eye to his eldest son and rarely interferes. If Xi'er can get the god

With the blessing of Buddha, good luck in giving birth to a son and a half daughter, and the days to come will only be better!

No matter how you look at it, except for his age, the eldest son of the Cheng family is a good match for Xi'er.

But compared to others, age is not a big issue.

It was precisely because of this consideration that he agreed to Princess Zhuyi's repeated requests...

It was agreed that in the spring, when the Cheng family's uncle returned home, she would take Xi'er to live in Cheng Guogong's mansion for a few days, and then think of some solutions. Why did she disappear without saying anything? She was obviously in good health...

Master Ji suddenly shuddered and vaguely felt something was wrong.

"Sir, Master Li and Master Qian are here and waiting for you in the study outside."

The little maid came in to report, and took a peek at the eldest lady's red and swollen eyes.

Mr. Ji's uneasiness became more and more intense, and he quickly got up and went to the outer courtyard...

When Cheng Xunxun entered the room, Yu Zhu had just finished washing his hair. His hair was wet and spread behind his head, while several maids wiped it bit by bit with handkerchiefs.

Qinsi held a small smoker covered with a snow-white cotton towel, carefully moved closer to Yu Zhu's hair, and slowly changed its position.

Washing your hair once in winter is definitely something that everyone would be overjoyed to do, but I must insist on it no matter how cold the weather is.

Qinsi rubbed her sore arm, handed the smoker to Yubian, and turned around to get the rhinoceros horn comb. Although it was a little troublesome, it was really a pleasant thing to take care of such a black hair.

"Second Master!" Yu Bian, who was standing aside, said quickly, put down the smoker and knelt down to salute.

Yu Zhuben, with his back on his back, sat cross-legged on Furong Tower, flipping through a book. When he heard the voice, he turned around with a smile and said, "Just wait, I'll make you some tea."

After saying that, he held up a cage made of gold wire and lotus leaves for holding the tea balls, and then motioned to Zaoyuan to take out the soup bottle for tea from the small stove where water was boiled.

Hua Ruo touched the hair under his hand and it was almost dry. He took stock of it and quickly speeded up the movements of his hand. After taking care of it, he led everyone back.

"It's such a cold day, I need to wash my hair again." He took a long step and sat next to Yu Zhu in a few steps. He picked up Yu Zhu's hair with one hand and twisted it between his fingers to play with it.

"It's not uncomfortable to be greasy, but it feels refreshed after washing." Yu Zhu handed him the brewed tea and smiled: "Have everything been done?"

Cheng Xunxun nodded slightly, and his smile faded a little: "They are riding fast and driving lightly. I am afraid they are almost at the border now." He paused and looked weird: "I didn't expect that person to agree to this.

After many conditions, he came in person."

"As for the emperor, he has also informed you... Don't worry, just handle the funeral properly." Cheng Xunxun smiled sarcastically: "Anyway, the stepmother has to perform the concubine ceremony in front of the main wife, and it is more important to observe filial piety to the mother.

.”

Yu Zhu nodded. There was an empty coffin parked there, so he felt a little nervous.

"As for the boys from those families, they were beaten and thrown into the Ministry of Punishment." The man smiled on his lips, but there was no smile in his eyes. He stretched out his hand to gather Yu Zhu's hair and said, "I also gave special instructions.

, if someone from home comes looking for me, please pay three thousand taels of silver as a release fee... The emperor will definitely be happy."

If you dare to plot against Yi Geer and Yu Zhu, you must be willing to pay the price.

Yu Zhu obediently let him tilt her head to pull her hair. After thinking about it, she couldn't help but ask: "What would happen if you knew that I was really being teased?"

The purpose of Princess Zhuyi has never been to really humiliate herself. That is unrealistic and she will not be able to get better. She spent so much time to trick herself out and even found "extra actors". In fact, the purpose should still be Cheng Xunxun.

Put it on your body.

Rumors have always been stronger than rumors, let alone in an era where women are deeply restrained! As long as there is a little friction, and then pass through the mouth of a caring person and reach Cheng Xunxun's ears, I am afraid it will be completely unbearable...anyway

When something like that happens, no matter who is right or wrong, the woman is the one who suffers the most.

For a man as proud and upright as him, it is inevitable that he has some knots in his heart...

Cheng Xunxun rubbed Yu Zhu's hair angrily, as if he was angry that she could say anything, and finally pinched her fleshy cheeks like punishment.

"Speak politely and don't do anything!" Yu Zhu twisted around to hide, grabbed her hair again, and raked it with her hands. Suddenly her eye circles turned red and she whimpered: "You will definitely feel that I have lost your face and want to kill you."

I will lock her up and take care of my charming little concubine..."

Cheng Xunxun shook his head helplessly, hugged the little person who affected his mood, gently kissed the black hair that exuded an elegant fragrance, and smiled softly: "You know how?"

The strong masculine breath sprayed in the ears, the breath was warm and soothing, brushing the fine hair on the ears, it seemed to be itchy in the heart.

Have you become more capable? You actually learned the beauty trick!

The corner of Yuzhu's mouth curled up, and he wanted to make a disgusted expression, but in the end he settled peacefully in the man's arms and smiled... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to subscribe and reward it.
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