The next day, as expected, the emperor's imperial edict came down, making Chen Xiu a concubine and granting her residence in Yihuan Palace.
Now, Chen Xiu can be considered as able to enter the harem in an upright and fair manner. With her status and position, she will be able to gain a foothold in the harem in the future and avoid being oppressed by other concubines.
When he heard the news, Bai Yanqing was taking Cai Xing to collect fresh dew in a remote garden! At that time, it was just dawn, Bai Yanqing and Cai Xing had almost collected the dew! When Yuan Li
When she ran over quickly and told Bai Yanqing the news, her expression didn't seem surprised!
"I heard that in the middle of the night last night, Concubine Li sent someone to summon the emperor away from Concubine Yi!"
While Yuan Li told Bai Yanqing the news he had learned, he carefully put the collected dew into porcelain bottles for them and put it away carefully.
"She has had this temperament since she was a child. She has always wanted to get what she likes by any means necessary."
Bai Yanqing was not surprised by Lai Feiyan's clumsy tactics. She raised her eyebrows and didn't care.
Yuan Li had also heard from Cai Xing before about Lai Feiyan being a monster in the Bai family. Therefore, seeing Bai Yanqing's reaction, Yuan Li only nodded in agreement.
"Miss, how did you find this garden? You have always been a wanderlust, but now you are so smart?"
After collecting the last drop of dew in front of his eyes, Cai Xing teased Bai Yanqing with a smile.
Cai Xing is right. The reason why Bai Yanqing has been in the palace for so long and is too lazy to go out is because Bai Yanqing has no sense of direction. If she is not familiar with the road, she will get lost!
"Your Highness took me through it twice before, and I remembered it!"
Bai Yanqing rolled her eyes at Cai Xing, she really didn't want to open any pot!
"Yuan Li, you don't know that my young lady once got lost when she was young!"
Cai Xing turned around with a smile and secretly spoke to Yuan Li. However, her voice was so loud that Bai Yanqing couldn't help but want to beat her up!
When Bai Yanqing was young, when she and Cai Xing were at Zhuangzi, one time, Bai Yanqing was bored, so she slipped out to play by herself! At that time, Cai Xing was making lunch for Bai Yanqing, and he didn't notice her.
After dinner, when I went to look for Bai Yanqing, she had long since disappeared! Cai Xing was so anxious that she searched while crying. After searching for half a day, she found Bai Yanqing in a forest in the back mountain!
At that time, Bai Yanqing was already in a mess, and the clothes on her body were still stained with blood. Cai Xing's heart almost stopped with fear!
"But, miss, I am really curious about what happened to you at that time. I asked you for several days, but you refused to tell me."
Caixing looked at Bai Yanqing, still a little curious. At that time, Caixing checked Bai Yanqing's whole body. She was not injured, but the blood stains on her clothes came from unknown sources.
Seeing Cai Xing ask about that past incident again, Bai Yanqing was stunned at first, and then her lips were still tightly closed, refusing to reveal a single word to Cai Xing!
After Cai Xing asked this question, Bai Yanqing's unknown past was revealed!
That time, Bai Yanqing sneaked out to play with Cai Xing on her back. In order to prevent Cai Xing from discovering her so quickly, Bai Yanqing ran to a secluded place as much as possible. At that time, Bai Yanqing was still young and how could she consider so many things?
I thought about playing "hide and seek" with Cai Xing. Who knows, I ran away as fast as I could! I ran deep into the dense forest, and then I couldn't find the way back!
Bai Yanqing was originally a person with a very poor sense of direction. After running into the dense forest, she was surrounded by dense weeds and trees, and she couldn't tell the difference between east, west and north. At that time, she heard a cry for help with great sensitivity.
. She ran over following the sound, and saw a thin young man lying deep in the jungle! Around him, there were several corpses that had long since cooled down!
At that time, when Bai Yanqing saw this scene, she was startled at first, and then cautiously approached the young man. After feeling his breath and confirming that he was still alive, she cautiously helped the young man up! He had to!
Say, Bai Yan at that time
Sir, you are so courageous! Seeing such a scene, she was not afraid! Instead, she carefully checked around her. When she saw that there was no one else around, she relied on her young body to half support and half drag the young man.
Move aside to clean grass!
What happened next was that Bai Yanqing took care of the young man until he woke up again! And the blood stains on Bai Yanqing's clothes were also from the young man! The young man was hit by a sword on his shoulder, but it didn't hurt Lizi.
He lost too much blood and fell into a coma! Bai Yanqing took out his handkerchief and simply bandaged him. After Bai Yanqing's careful care, he woke up not long after!
After waking up, the young man was still very alert at first. Later, he heard Bai Yanqing say that she had lost her way, so she accidentally broke into the depths of the forest. And seeing that she was still young, the young man didn't doubt her too much!
He kindly sent Bai Yanqing out of the dense forest!
Bai Yanqing had just come out of the dense forest when she met Cai Xing who came to look for her. It was already dark and Cai Xing was worried when he saw blood stains on her body. Naturally, he did not notice the big tree not far away.
Afterwards, the boy hiding!
To this day, thinking about this matter, Bai Yanqing still keeps her promise to the young man and will never talk about her encounter with him to a third person!
"Okay, we've almost collected the dew today, let's go back early!"
Bai Yanqing didn't say anything to Cai Xing, but instead walked back leisurely.
"Master, why are you collecting so much dew?"
Yuan Li was a little puzzled and couldn't help but ask.
"Make tea!"
Caixing took the words and replied.
That's right, making tea.
Every autumn morning, Bai Yanqing would occasionally collect the morning dew with Cai Xing, and then go back and make chrysanthemum tea to drink. It can clear away heat and reduce dryness. It is the most suitable tea for this autumn day.
Bai Yanqing took Cai Xing and Yuan Li and walked slowly and slowly towards Qiyun Palace. Along the way, they met many busy palace people. Under the walls of Wanren Palace, there were only idle concubines and concubines in the harem.
, it’s just these palace people who shuttle under these palace walls all day long!
Hey, when will Bai Yanqing be able to leave here?
"Miss, don't be so depressed. It's your birthday in a few days! We want to be happy!"
Cai Xing walked forward and comforted Bai Yanqing in a low voice.
birthday?
After hearing these words, Bai Yanqing was stunned for a while, and then she recovered.
"It's hard for you to keep thinking about my birthday all these years!"
Bai Yanqing said a little gloomily.
A few years ago, when they were in Zhuangzi, every year when Bai Yanqing was born, Cai Xing accompanied her. The bowls of longevity noodles were all rolled by Cai Xing himself! The happiness at that time was real. At first
It was true that food was scarce during that time! For a bowl of longevity noodles, Cai Xing had to secretly save for a long time before he could get a pound of fine flour!
Bai Yanqing saw all of this.
Although with the help of the Ji family, Bai Yanqing and Cai Xing lived relatively well-off in the past few years, but the Ji family are all grown men, how can they take such meticulous care? The rare treasures Ji Jinxiu sent over are all
Incomparable, Cai Xing made it himself
That bowl of longevity noodles! Because... in Bai Yanqing's memory, there was once a person who personally made a bowl of longevity noodles for her! Unfortunately, that person has passed away, and Bai Yanqing can no longer eat the food in her memory.
, that bowl of longevity noodles!
"Miss, this year...is the year when you get your haircut. It's a pity that we are trapped in this deep palace. I'm afraid...we won't have the chance to go back to the White House to hold the wedding ceremony!"
Cai Xing's expression was gloomy and his tone was a little dull.
Seeing this, Bai Yanqing comforted Caixing. She patted Cai
Qi is a wife, and she is about to marry as a wife. Naturally, there is no need to go through any extravagant wedding ceremony.
Bai Yanqing and the three of them walked back to Qiyun Palace together. Along the way, Cai Xing was still feeling sad that he could not organize the hairpin ceremony for Bai Yanqing. Little did he know, someone was waiting in Qiyun Palace!
Qiyun Palace.
Seeing Bai Yanqing return, a tall figure ran out quickly.
"My wife is finally back!"
It was Yun Qi. There was a hint of urgency on his face. If he hadn't heard the palace servant's reply saying that Bai Yanqing had gone out to collect morning dew, he would have sent people everywhere to look for her in a hurry!
Due to the presence of others, Yun Qi couldn't speak easily. He just looked silly and shouted a few times. After a few people walked back into the hall, Yun Qi put down his pretense and spoke seriously to Bai Yanqing.
Come on!
"How many more days will it be your birthday?"
As soon as Yun Qi opened his mouth, he seemed to have pinned Bai Yanqing's feet to the ground, making them unable to move.
"Your Highness...why did you suddenly mention this?"
After Bai Yanqing came to her senses, she hesitantly asked Yun Qi.
"I'm going to ask my father for a favor and allow you to leave the palace!"
Yun Qi said quickly.
"Leave the palace? Me? Can I?"
Bai Yanqing spoke tremblingly, and she had to say that Yun Qi's words made her heart move. She really wanted to leave this big cage! Although Yun Qi had said before that he would find an opportunity to let Bai Yanqing out of the palace.
, but... the owner of this palace is not Yun Qi, and he doesn't have the ability to tell her to leave the palace, and she can get out of the palace!
"I have my own way! You just need to stay in the palace with peace of mind these days. I will send someone to the Bai family and Ji family to inform them to make preparations in advance! As long as I am here from now on, you don't have to worry about other things!"
Yun Qi's face was gentle, as if everything was under his control. Such Yun Qi made Bai Yanqing feel a little more at ease at the moment. She nodded in agreement without asking Yun Qi what he was like.
This method can help her get out of the palace as soon as possible.
…
In the evening, Cai Xing hurried back from outside, and along with it, she brought back the bombshell news!
"Miss! It's not good, it's not good!"
"It's whirring again! You can breathe again and then talk to me again!"
Bai Yanqing said with some displeasure, Cai Xing was always so startled, and it was probably rude to let others see him!
"No! It's good news!"
Cai Xing ran in, took a sip of water, and calmed his breathing before he could speak!
"I heard that the eldest prince went to ask the emperor to advance your wedding date to next spring!"
What? Advance the wedding date?
It is already the ninth month of the lunar calendar, and the coming spring will be... just a few months away!
So urgent?
The process of appointment, betrothal, etc. is already very cumbersome! You also have to buy things, take care of other matters, etc. In the past, when a prince got married, it was a must, and it took a year or two! Now, Yunqi will get married.
In advance, this... Bai family may not have time to buy a dowry!
"Does the Emperor agree?"
After Bai Yanqing came to her senses, she hurriedly asked Cai Xing.
"I heard that the emperor is still considering it! But the eldest prince is kneeling in front of the imperial study and refuses to leave! Looking at his posture, he is forcing the emperor to make a decision! This matter has already caused a stir in the palace, and everyone is
Got it! At this moment, the door of the Imperial Study Room is already crowded with people!"
Cai Xing's face looked anxious, and there was a hint of sweat on her forehead. Thinking about it, she had already run back to Qiyun Palace as fast as she could to inform Bai Yanqing!
Why did Yunqi suddenly mention to the emperor that he wanted to advance the wedding date?
Bai Yanqing was puzzled. After all, Yunqi had never revealed to him that he wanted to advance the wedding date.