In a forbidden area somewhere in the palace, rows of guards holding torches were searching for intruders.
The night was silent, and the only sound was the orderly sound of footsteps coming and going.
This is an abandoned palace. It is said that it was where a concubine lived in the past. After the concubine died, the place was sealed off by an imperial decree from the emperor.
Qi Changyi stood behind the door of the bedroom, nervously looking at the torches that had rushed into the courtyard.
He was wearing a bright yellow brocade robe with dark cloud patterns and gold thread trims. The moon-white corset made his waist look so slender that it could be held in one hand.
The bright moonlight shone onto his face through the gap in the door. The little guy had fair skin, picturesque features, fiery red lips and a beautiful face. The slight movement of his eyes was enough to captivate people.
The leading guard had his hand on the door of the bedroom and pushed it open with a little force.
The torch shone in and there was no one behind the door. The guard looked around, confirmed that there was no one in the room, closed the door and left.
Behind the heavy curtains in the inner room, Qi Changyi was pressed against the desk by a tall figure, their bodies pressed tightly together.
The sound outside the door gradually faded away, and Qi Changyi relaxed a little.
The figure in front of me slowly emerged in the dim moonlight. He was wearing a black robe, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and was extraordinarily handsome.
Pei Zheng lowered his eyes and looked at the person in his arms, "Your Highness, why are you here?"
Qi Changyi blinked his eyes and said, "I, I'm lost."
Pei Zheng curled his lips, "Really? Don't lie to me, you know the price."
Qi Changyi seemed to have thought of something, suddenly covered his mouth, and then shook his head.
Pei Zheng knew in his heart why he suddenly ran out during the banquet. In fact, he was also surprised when he saw that man at the table.
However, this banquet was held by the emperor to welcome the soldiers guarding the border. Hundreds of ministers attended, making it a very grand banquet.
As a prince, he certainly cannot be absent.
But everyone in the world knows that the prince of Qi is a fool who was born by a mother but not raised by her. The emperor has always been indifferent to him and does not take him seriously.
Only Prime Minister Pei Zheng seemed to have always been very close to Prince Qi Changyi.
At tonight's banquet, after General Zhao Litang of Zhenyuan showed up, Qi Changyi suddenly stood up in a daze, and then secretly slipped out through the side door.
Everyone's attention was focused on General Zhao and the other soldiers, and no one noticed him.
He didn't dare to face the man and stumbled forward.
He just broke into the forbidden area.
When he was about to be discovered by the patrolling guards, a pair of hands behind him pulled him into his arms and hid him behind the curtain of the inner room.
Qi Changyi blinked his big eyes, which were full of innocence and liveliness, and Pei Zheng's eyes darkened.
He pinched Qi Changyi's chin and said harshly, "Why, you can't control yourself when that guy comes back? Do you want to get rid of me quickly so you can run away with him?"
Qi Changyi's jaw hurt, and he opened his mouth and sniffled, "Brother Pei, I didn't think so."
"No? Your Highness and General Zhao grew up together, and their deep friendship is well known to everyone. Your Highness dares to say that you have never thought about it?"
Qi Changyi looked up. Pei Zheng’s injustice made him anxious to explain, but he couldn’t organize his words quickly.
In his haste, he lost his balance and knocked over the inkstone on the table, making a loud noise.
The guard who was about to leave at the door heard the noise and walked towards the bedroom with torches in hand.
Pei Zheng seemed to feel nothing and still refused to let go of Qi Changyi's chin. Realizing that the little guy seemed to be worried about something, Pei Zheng pointed at his lower lip with dissatisfied fingers.
"Your Highness, please pay attention."