The sedan carriage was traveling on the palace road back to Weiyang Palace. Nangong Shunv and Lu Zhongxing went to greet the biological mother and did not return together.
Without the mood when they came, Qi Yan and Nangong Jingnv sat quietly in their respective positions, not knowing when the heavy snow fell in the sky, it was also so quiet.
Quietly swaying, silently falling to the ground, or silently dissolving, or silently remaining.
When the "squeak" of the bearers stepping on the snow could be vaguely heard, the Weiyang Palace also arrived.
Qi Yan jumped off the sedan chair first, and raised her hand like when Tathagata came: "Your Highness."
Cold fingertips ran across Qi Yan's palm, because Nangong Jingnu gave Qi Yan her stove.
Qi Yan's eyes sank, and she handed the stove to Qiu Ju and held Nangong Jingnu's hand: "The road is slippery in the snowy days, my minister, hold your Highness."
Nangong Jingnu pursed her lips and let Qi Yan lead her, and the two walked towards the main hall at the same time.
When she came to the front of the palace, Qi Yan invited Nangong Jingnu to go in first, and said to Qiu Ju, "Sister Qiu Ju, I don't know if there is bruise wine in the palace."
"Yes, the slaves will go to get them."
"Thank you."
Qi Yan walked in and saw that the window of the inner hall was open. Nangong Jingnu stood in front of the window quietly watching the heavy snow.
Qi Yan said softly, "Several sisters, please step back first."
"Here."
Qi Yan walked over: "Your Highness."
"Um."
"It's windy, be careful to catch a cold."
Nangong Jingnv sighed and turned away, Qi Yan closed the window and came to Nangong Jingnv's side: "Your Highness, this cloak is cold, take it off."
Nangong Jingnv explained according to her words, Qi Yan took the cloak and hung it on the screen, then went around to the back to get a clean cloth, and returned to Nangong Jingnv's side.
Nangong Jingnv was sitting at the table, and Qi Yan stood by her side holding a clean cloth, wiping away the melting snow on her head.
"You go back first, Ben Gong wants to be quiet."
Nangong Jingnv was in a very low mood at this time, and Nangong Shunv was not there. She really wanted Qi Yan to stay with her, even if she didn't say anything and just sat quietly.
This is the first time in 14 years that she has not been "supported" by her father, and she has not yet learned how to digest grievances.
But on the way back to the palace, she suddenly found that she was a little unwilling to be alone with Qi Yan! She always felt that there were more things she couldn't explain between them, something she didn't want to figure out, let alone face.
Qi Yan's hands froze and replied softly, "Your Highness Rong Chen, dry your Highness's hair before leaving."
Nangong Jingnu grabbed the clean cloth from Qi Yan's hand and threw it on the ground: "Let's go!"
Qi Yan lowered her eyes and stood there without moving.
Nangong Jingnu was in a hurry and kicked Qi Yan with her leg up. But at the last pass, what Nangong Shunv said to her suddenly flashed through her mind, and there were pictures of Qi Yan standing in front of her twice, and she stopped abruptly.
He sat down on the chair again and pointed to the temple door.
Qi Yan didn't speak or move. She could guess Nangong Jingnu's thoughts to some extent. After all, she had experience with her younger sister.
Today in the main hall, Nangong Lie embarrassed her in public, and it was a comprehensive crushing of strength and language. The daughters of this age group are the most sensitive and vulnerable.
If he leaves obediently at this time, then not only will the goodwill accumulated over the past few days be vanished, but it will also be difficult to enter the heart of the other party in the future.
But... do I have to use this method
The blood debt owed by the Nangong family should be paid in blood, and when the time is right, she will take Nangong Jingnu's life with her own hands! However, is it really necessary to deceive the other party's heart
Seeing Qi Yan standing still, Nangong Jingnu's heart was a little better, but she said dutifully, "Didn't this palace tell you to go?"
As soon as she finished speaking, with a "dong" sound, Qi Yan knelt neatly in front of Nangong Jingnu, hitting her knees on the cold floor tiles, making a crisp sound.
Qi Yan lowered her head, her amber eyes filled with deathly silence.
There is no other way!
Since she became an "internal minister" who was not allowed to participate in politics, she had cut off all channels. Nangong Jingnu's unconditional trust is the key to revenge.
A rotten heart beats in a body that should have died long ago. What more morality is needed? You already made up your mind, didn't you
Fourteen years old, what a once-in-a-lifetime age? Not familiar with the wind and moon, the love is beginning to open.
"What are you doing? Get up!"
Qi Yan let Nangong Jingnu pull, until there was a hint of anger in the other party's voice, and she said, "Because of your servant, His Highness has been wronged."
Nangong Jingnu took a deep breath, and the word "grievance" hit her heart. Yes, why have you ever been so wronged
The queen mother died early, and the concubine Liang and the queen mother were of the same clan. She was very dependent on the Ma family for a time, and often lived in the Bibo Palace of the Ma family before the age of 10. Until the relationship with Nangong Lie deteriorated, he never went there again.
"Get up!"
"Yes." Qi Yan still stood there, Nangong Jingnu sighed softly, "Sit down."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
"Tuk Tuk Tuk."
"Master Consort, Qiu Ju, the servant girl, is here to bring you Jieda wine."
"come in."
Qiu Ju put the Jiu Da wine on the table, hit Wan Fu and backed out.
"Your Highness, show your servants your hand."
Seeing that Nangong Jingnv didn't respond, Qi Yan took the initiative to take Nangong Jingnv's hand and said softly, "If you don't rub the wound open, it will turn into bruises overnight and it will hurt for many days."
Qi Yan rolled up Nangong Jingnu's cuff, and saw that the vague handprint on her fair wrist had turned slightly blue.
"Your Highness, be patient and rub it away."
"Um."
Qi Yan poured the bruising wine into the palm of his hand, spread it out and put it on Nangong Jingnu's wrist, rubbing it.
"Tsk."
Qi Yan's hands kept moving: "His Royal Highness forbearance."
After about a cup of tea, Qi Yan felt that her palm was hot and Nangong Jingnu's wrist was also red, and she stopped when her fingerprints disappeared.
He picked up the clean cloth on the ground, washed his hands behind the screen, and sat down beside Nangong Jingnu again.
Qi Yan looked at Nangong Jingnu for a while, and asked, "Do you want to know, Your Highness, why did your servant prevent you from reporting this to Your Majesty?"
"Um."
Qi Yanyu said earnestly: "Even if His Highness doesn't say it, His Majesty will know. If your servant is right, His Majesty already knows it at this time."
Nangong Jingnu nodded: "That's right, so many people have seen it."
"Furthermore, the Sixth Highness had already left at that time. If His Highness reported this matter again, it would fall into place."
"Why?"
Qi Yan explained patiently: "No matter what His Highness the Sixth Highness did to his ministers, after all, the difference between the superior and the inferior is not a big deal, even if it is unsightly, it is one thing. His Highness kicking His Highness is another. Even if there is something wrong with His Royal Highness, he is still an elder brother. And everyone sees that His Highness moved first. If His Highness has to sue after His Highness has left, once it is recorded by the official, it will be considered that His Highness has no respect. , is favored and coquettish; if it is serious, it will be written as an unfilial daughter who provokes a disagreement between father and son."
Nangong Jingnu looked at Qi Yan in astonishment, feeling that everything the other party said was so incredible.
Qi Yan looked at Nangong Jingnu, seeing her eyes full of shock and confusion, she rationally told her to persuade her to stop here. After all, it is not a good thing that the daughter of the enemy is too shrewd.
But the mouth continued uncontrollably: "I am not familiar with court affairs, but in the folk filial piety is the most important measure of a person's character. The son's servant father insists that the small cane be carried by the large cane, in order to avoid The father was notorious for killing his son. Brothers respect each other, and the high hall does not separate the family. This is the righteousness of filial piety. The minister knows that His Highness has been wronged, but His Highness has acted in the dark place. His Highness has already Is it possible that the eldest girl who came out of the cabinet can still ask His Majesty to examine her injuries? If so, if the official finds out, I am afraid that His Highness will be written as... shameless."
"how so?"
Qi Yan looked at Nangong Jingnu tenderly, and said sincerely: "In any case, your servant does not want His Highness to be wronged. Although His Highness is humble, I will try my best to protect His Highness."
Your Highness Zhen Zhen, before Agula takes your life, he will do everything in his power to make you live happily...
Nangong Jingnv was silent for a long time, and murmured: "This is why the sixth brother is clearly drunk, but the second brother says he is unwell?"
Qi Yan was a little surprised, and then showed admiration: Nangong Jingnu was really smart, but she was able to quickly grasp the key despite being hit hard.
"My minister dared to speculate that His Highness's words are not bad. At that time, many servants saw the drunk state of the Sixth Highness, and His Majesty will soon know the truth of the matter. The Second Highness said so, although he was suspected of deceiving the king, he did his best to protect the younger brother. The responsibility of the elder brother, His Majesty is not only not to blame, but also deeply relieved."
Nangong Jingnu sat for a long time, and suddenly said: "Qi Yan, Ben Gong wants to go back to the mansion."
The fingers hidden under the wide sleeves trembled, she silently took Nangong Jingnu's hand and held it in the palm of her hand: "Your Highness, would you like to play a game with your minister?"
"what?"
Qi Yan smiled: "In the future, every time your Highness wins a game of chess, your servant will promise you one thing."
A light flashed in Nangong Jingnu's eyes: "Anything will do?"
"You can't go against the way of a gentleman, and let your servants die."
"Who would let you do these things, I'm really afraid of death."
Qi Yan chuckled, and Nangong Jingnu asked again, "Is it okay to go out to play in disguise?"
"nature."
Nangong Jingnu suddenly pulled out her hand and said angrily, "Hmph, fox's heart!"
"Why do you say that, Your Highness?"
"You clearly know that Ben Gong is not good at chess... um, learning chess for the first time. Draw a big cake to tempt Ben Gong!"
Qi Yan pondered for a moment: "Then... how about the two sons of His Highness?"
Nangong Jingnu's eyes lit up, but she still pretended to be dissatisfied and didn't speak.
How could Qi Yan not know the other party's mind? He still lowered his voice and discussed, "Then... the third son?"
Nangong Jingnv was already very happy. Although she pretended to be unmoved, the triumphant curvature of the corner of her mouth betrayed her.
Qi Yan's reason is difficult, and seems to have made a great determination: "Then... Four sons. There really can't be more. It would be unfair for His Highness to be so smart."
"make a deal!"
Nangong Jingnu raised her palms: "Come on, high five!"
With a bang, the oath was fulfilled.
"Okay, every time Ben Gong wins, you must accompany Ben Gong out of the house, and you are not allowed to tell the emperor."
"it is good."