The emperor frowned, "Saintess of the Western Regions," he had been so busy at this time that he forgot that there was such a person in the palace.
"Is there any battle report coming from the border?" When the emperor mentioned the saint, the first thing that came to his mind was the rebellious Mu Jingyan.
He also tried to threaten him with military exploits.
"Your Majesty, news came from the border that General Mu Jingyan captured Shu Pengyi, the commander of the Western Barbarians, alive. This man is now living happily in the military camp. General Mu Jingyan did not kill him directly. He is an enemy, why not
Get rid of future troubles? Could it be that General Mu Jingyan and the Western Barbarians..."
Xiao Yanjin's eyes darkened.
Mu Jingyan didn’t have such nonsense. “You talk too much!”
If he doesn't kill, he naturally has a reason not to kill.
Xiao Yanjin knew Mu Jingyan, and he was worried about the fact that his great achievements would shock his master, but he was not worried that he would collude with the enemy.
The eunuch was stunned for a moment and quickly lowered his head.
"Go, it is said that the saint Baili from the Western Regions has come to see me." Xiao Yanjin said in a deep voice.
"yes!"
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Green Bamboo Garden.
When the great eunuch came, most of the Green Bamboo Garden was sealed. "Your Majesty, the Holy Maiden."
"My father-in-law, how could you not know something? The saint has smallpox, which is a disease that can be transmitted from person to person. The Queen has ordered the Bamboo Garden to be sealed so that no one can see the saint. Your Majesty is a rich man..."
"Smallpox?" The eldest eunuch didn't believe it. "Get out of the way of the Zajia family."
The maid quickly got out of the way. "If you don't believe me, father-in-law, go over there and have a look. However... the saint's face is covered with smallpox and her face has been disfigured. Father-in-law, you have to be careful."
The maid asked the eunuch to enter the inner room.
The eunuch was startled, this happened?
If it was really smallpox... wouldn't he be infected?
"Hurry up and let the imperial doctor come and take a look! It's really disappointing."
The maid nodded repeatedly. "The imperial doctor has already come to take a look. It just depends on luck."
…
Royal study room.
The great eunuch came to report. "Your Majesty... the Queen ordered the Bamboo Garden to be sealed, saying that the saint was acclimatized and contracted smallpox. This disease is transmitted from person to person, and no one is allowed to enter."
The emperor put down the book in his hand and was not in a good mood. "Oh? Really?"
Is the queen jealous?
Unexpectedly, he had so many concubines without making Luo Qi jealous, but a white raccoon... actually made her so nervous.
"Yes..." The eunuch nodded quickly and added to his jealousy. "But if the queen did it on purpose, she was just jealous..."
The emperor was in a good mood. He stood up and looked at the eunuch. "What you said makes sense. Let's show off to Fengluan Palace."
He went to take a look to see if the queen had surrendered.
The prince has been with the queen mother for so long, and the queen has never said a soft word to him.
Sighing, the emperor just couldn't do anything to the queen.
…
Fengluan Palace.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty sent people to the Green Bamboo Garden today, but they were stopped... I don't know how long I can last." The maid was a little worried.
If the scandal breaks out, it will definitely affect the queen.
The eldest palace maid was worried that her eldest grandson Luo Qi would get burned and burn himself.
"Your Majesty... you still have time to get away now. We don't know that the saint has run away..." The palace maid gave some advice to the eldest grandson Luo Qi.
"The longer it takes, the safer she will be." Luo Qi, the eldest grandson, said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, she is a saint from the Western Regions. What does she have to do with you? You can't take the risk of messing with her..." The eldest maid was a little anxious.
"She is a bit like me..." Luo Qi, the eldest grandson, put down the scissors for pruning branches and looked at the maid. "She is a mother."
Before giving birth to Xiao Junze, the eldest grandson Luo Qi might not be able to sympathize with this feeling, but now...she doesn't want an innocent child to be harmed.
She didn't care about Mu Jingyan's face, but also wanted to see the unborn child's face.
"Your Majesty..." The palace maid's eyes turned red.
Their queen is so kind-hearted, how can she live in the palace for a long time like this?
"My dear, you should think more about yourself."
"Your Majesty has arrived..."
The eldest grandson Luo Qi was stunned for a moment, why is Xiao Yanjin here?
Frowning his eyebrows, the eldest grandson Luo Qi walked out.
Did he discover something?
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Shen Qingzhou's Mansion.
"Girl, my lord asked me to bring this to you." A very clever little girl is responsible for taking care of Bai Li. She is a member of Shen Qingzhou and is trustworthy.
"Wow, what is this?" Baili's eyes lit up.
"This is our Fengtian special snack, called Jiuniangyuanzi, which is very sweet." The little girl said happily. "My lord is so kind to me. I bought it myself after I came back from the palace."
Baili smiled and tilted his head. "Where is he?"
"My lord, I have some things to take care of. I'm in the study room."
Bai Li quietly walked out. Her secret room was in the study room. She wanted to see Shen Qingzhou.
The period when the emperor did not notice her escape was probably the most relaxing and happiest time for Bai Li in Fengtian.
Unfortunately, this time is destined to be short-lived.
Once the emperor discovers that she is not in the palace, he will definitely send Yulin guards and secret guards to search, and they will probably dig out her even if they dig three feet into the ground.
"Master Shen..." Bai Li was wearing a maid's clothes, which was also a kind of disguise.
Shen Qingzhou did not restrict her freedom. He just asked her to hide in the study and try not to appear in the public eye. After all, his mansion was also a mixed bag with many eyes and ears.
Shen Qingzhou sat on the chair and raised the corners of his mouth.
Bai Li rushed over from behind, hugged Shen Qingzhou, and gently bit his ear. "Master Shen... Jiuniang Yuanzi, so sweet."
Shen Qingzhou raised his eyebrows, this little fox...
"Really sweet?" Shen Qingzhou asked back.
"Yeah." Baili nodded.
Shen Qingzhou put his arms around Bai Li's head and kissed it.
"Well, it's really sweet."
"..." Baili was stunned for a moment, his ears turning red.
She is a saint from the Western Region, but she is not as good at flirting as a man.
"It will be a matter of time before the emperor finds out that I am not in the palace... Are you sure you want to take this risk?" Bai Li hugged Shen Qingzhou and said in a low voice.
"You and the child are both mine." Shen Qingzhou patted Bai Li's head, trying to reassure him.
He is not a person who can explain, and he is not very good at expressing his inner feelings.
He just wants Baili to wait patiently and he will always find a good solution.
"Can I ask you a question?" Baili's voice was hoarse.
"Hmm..." Shen Qingzhou nodded.
"What if we had discovered the existence of this child on the way back to Kyoto... Would you have risked everything, given up the glory and wealth and great future in Kyoto, and followed me?" Bai Li asked in a low voice.
She just wants an answer.
"No." Shen Qingzhou shook his head.
Bai Li was stunned for a moment, a little disappointed.
"I will not give up everything and follow you. Only with the power in my hands can I have the ability to protect you. If we escape, where can we escape to? Live a life of being hunted by Anmeilou and the emperor together? I
I can't bear to let you and your children live such a life." Shen Qingzhou shook his head.
How could he let Baili and the child be hunted down all day long?
"That...seems to make sense." Baili couldn't help laughing, he always had a reason to convince her.