The eyelids are half-closed, the eyelashes are drooped, and a stream of light filled with thin water vapor pours out, like fine glass, astonishingly beautiful.
Even though she already knew that the other party was a daughter, the palace maid could not help but be stunned and stammered: "No, no one, it's a slave... I admire His Highness too much, so..."
"That's it..."
The fingertips slid slightly, causing a slight tremor.
The palace maid quickly swore to the sky again: "Don't worry, I will never talk nonsense, I will keep my mouth shut..."
Xiahou Zhi looked at the pitiful beauty with a hint of pity in his eyes.
It's a pity that she never believed in oaths. She only believed that only the dead can truly keep their mouths secret.
The long fingers loosened the grip and pushed the person forward.
"Wasp."
As soon as she finished speaking, a figure flew over, like a dragonfly touching water, carrying the palace maid out of the soup pool. Before she could scream, two silver needles passed through her throat, and the lively little beauty's neck tilted, and she died just like that.
Already.
"Your Highness, are you going to cut out both eyes as usual?" Huang Weng asked crisply, already making preparations.
Unexpectedly, a different order from the past came: "No, just leave the whole body."
"yes."
When the eldest palace maid Yue Ying led all the palace people into the bathing hall, Xia Houzhi had basically finished dressing.
She was just about to step forward to arrange the hem of her robe, when she raised her eyes and caught a glimpse of the body lying flat by the pool. Her face turned pale and she knelt down with a plop.
In an instant, everything inside and outside the house was filled with darkness.
Xia Houzhi clasped her hands behind her back and said expressionlessly: "Go and receive the punishment yourself. The nun who took the money to let her in will be dragged out and beaten to death with a cane...that's all. I'll give her 20 blows and sell her to the north of Xinjiang."
"Yes, thank you for your grace, Your Highness." Yue Ying kowtowed tremblingly.
It was indeed very generous.
But Xia Houzhi understood that there were still countless people scolding her for being cold-blooded and cruel behind her back.
The good mood of taking a bath was ruined like this.
Stepping on his own shadow, he walked on the way back to the palace, followed by a long line of shivering palace servants.
A spectacle that countless people yearned for, but Xia Houzhi only felt unspeakably bored.
The rules are clearly laid out, why do people always come to test her and violate her, and why do they force her to be cruel?
In fact, now she has no intention of committing more crimes.
"well……"
His Highness the Crown Prince looked up at the sky and sighed silently again.
It's really hard to be a good person.
When the first ray of the morning sun shone on the glazed tiles, the gate of Jingqian Palace slowly opened. The steward stood at the end of the stone steps, flicked his fly whisk, and sang: "All the lords, please enter the - Hall -"
Today, the Holy Father is almost in his late years, his hair is gray, and he is still in good spirits.
He has a kind face and always has a kind smile on his face. If it weren't for the majesty added by the dragon robe, he would look like an ordinary little old man waiting to spoil his grandson.
At this moment, Emperor Hui was in a dilemma. He looked at his eldest son, whom he valued most, and said hesitantly: "Prince, who do you think would be more suitable to be the invigilator next spring?"
As soon as these words came out, the second prince Xia Houzhao, who had been secretly trying to win over him for a long time, was immediately discouraged.
There is no doubt that those new talents will be taken a step ahead by the eldest brother again.
If this continues, Xia Houzhi may not have the final say in the entire court, and there will be no room for other princes to gain a foothold. This is simply hateful!
While he was angrily, he heard that annoying clear voice saying leisurely: "My son thinks that it is most appropriate for the second emperor's younger brother to be in charge personally. Firstly, he is knowledgeable and capable of doing the job. Secondly, he can also show the court's attitude towards the imperial examination."
We should attach great importance to it and encourage more students to pursue official careers.”
After a moment of silence, there was an uproar in the hall.
Xia Houzhao tilted his head stiffly and stared at the front right half of his face.
The corners of the opponent's lips were slightly raised, still so arrogant and in need of a beating.
But...this guy, did he take the wrong medicine today?