Seeing Tao Ti standing there in a daze, Pei Yan explained in a low voice, "I may have to wrong you for a few days, there are female officers sent by the father and the queen to guard outside, if we divide the room now, maybe something will happen It's coming... But don't worry, Gu won't touch you."
As he said, he pointed to the bed, "This bed is big enough, you can sleep in it, and sleep outside alone, okay?"
He explained it so patiently, and Tao Ti is not unreasonable. Besides, if something is going to happen, in terms of appearance, she's going to make a lot of money!
"Okay, then let's... sleep." Tao Ti lowered her head and walked to the bed, took off her shoes, and slowly crawled into the bed.
Pei Yan looked at her sideways. She was also only wearing a thin pajamas. At the age of sixteen, her body was mature and her curves were graceful. This crawling posture exposed a section of her white and greasy neck behind the placket, which added a bit of charming ambiguity.
He looked away calmly, no emotion could be seen under his handsome face.
After a while, he got up and extinguished two candles.
Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Tao Ti looking at him, and he explained, "Gu sleeps very lightly, and if the light is too bright, you can't sleep well. If you are afraid of the dark, then click on Gu again..."
"Ah, no, I don't like too bright." Tao Ti found that he really cared for others, no wonder the outside world had the impression of the prince as honest and gentle, and looking at it now, it was indeed the case.
The candlelight was extinguished, and the big red curtain embroidered with a hundred children playing was slowly lowered.
When Pei Yan lay down, Tao Ti felt that the originally spacious bed seemed to become narrow all of a sudden.
Her whole body tensed unconsciously, and even her breathing became light and slow. Although he knew that he would not touch her, but after living for so many years, it was the first time she slept in the same bed with a man, and it would be a lie to say that she was not nervous.
There was silence between the bed curtains, only the breathing of the two could be heard.
Tao Ti closed her eyes and tried to force herself to fall asleep quickly, but she smelled a faint fragrance at the tip of her nose. Is this what he smells like
There is no bitter medicinal smell, no unpleasant sickness, this fragrance is very fresh, like a snow-covered forest, making people feel peaceful and peaceful.
Just like him, gentle and tolerant, getting along with him is like spring breeze.
Gradually, Tao Ti fell into a deep sleep in the fragrance. She was really tired after a day of tossing around.
The breathing in the ears became long and even, Pei Yan slowly opened his eyes and looked sideways.
The woman next to her was sleeping soundly, her crow-black eyelashes were like a small fan, her fair and tender cheeks were a little baby fat, and the faint candlelight shone on her face through the red curtain, as if dyed with a layer of crimson rouge.
She looked so good when she was asleep.
However, when he is awake... he seems to be quite obedient
After getting along tonight, she is completely different from the "pretentious, perverse and withdrawn" rumored outside. Are you pretending
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The next day, the sky outside was a faint green color of crab shells.
Perhaps because she was not used to sleeping in a strange place, Tao Ti woke up very early. But Pei Yan woke up earlier than her. When she got up, the pillow was already empty, and he was nowhere to be seen.
Not long after, a group of palace people filed in and waited for her to wash and dress.
Compared with the bad attitude of the palace people last night, these palace people are neither cold nor warm, they are like tool people who have no feelings, they are silent when they come, and they are also silent when they go.
Only the maid named Linglong who combed her hair spoke a few words to her.
"Crown Princess, do you think this makeup and hair bun are okay?" Linglong asked.
Hearing this, Tao Ti's eyes fell on the delicate bronze mirror, and when she saw the face of the person in the mirror, her eyes lit up.
The woman in the mirror has a snow-skinned appearance, a small round face, a small nose, full and rosy lips, and the most exquisite eyes are those eyes—black as grapes, with eyelids slightly lowered, with a somewhat seductive look. Innocent and pure.
At this moment, she is combing the hair of a woman in the palace and wearing golden jewelry, like a well-dressed doll.
Seeing that Tao Ti was silent, Linglong asked, "Crown Princess, is there something wrong?"
Tao Ti came back to her senses, and smiled at her, "Your hands are very skillful, and you look good dressed like this."
Seeing the bright and kind smile of the Crown Princess, Linglong was stunned for a moment, and said in a low voice, "As long as the Crown Princess is satisfied."
"By the way, where is Your Highness?"
"His Highness is studying in the Chongwen Museum at the moment, and he should be back soon."
Tao Ti glanced at the slightly brighter sky outside the window, clicked her tongue and said, it's really hard work to get up and study so early.
She sat up, glanced at the palace people in the hall, was silent for a moment, and asked aloud, "Are these the palace people from the East Palace? Didn't my natal family bring any servants?"
Linglong was silent, as if she was thinking about how to answer.
Just at this moment, a golden and cold voice came from outside the curtain, "Your maidservant and nanny lost their composure yesterday, so Gu asked someone to take them down to rest."
The bead curtain swayed, and a slender moon-white figure approached slowly, handsome and graceful.
Pei Yan looked at Tao Ti gently, raised his eyebrows and said, "Is it because the servants of the East Palace are not good at serving?"
As soon as these words came out, the faces of the palace people in the palace changed.
Tao Ti naturally felt the atmosphere, and hurriedly said, "No, no, they are all serving you very well, so I just asked a casual question."
"If you're still used to the old people, I'll let them come back to serve you later." After a pause, Pei Yan looked at her gently with a gentle smile, "You look good dressed like this."
Tao Ti lowered her head in embarrassment after being praised by her beautiful little brother early in the morning, "Thank you for the compliment."
Pei Yan curled his lips, "Go and have breakfast, and I have to pay my respects to my father and queen later."
"Please, please...?" Tao Ti was taken aback.
Seeing her surprised face, Pei Yan thought she was worried about what happened last night, and said softly, "Don't be nervous, father will not make things difficult for you, and as for the queen... she will not."
Tao Ti still had no idea, so she asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, what happened yesterday... Do your majesty and empress know about it?"
Pei Yan said, "I should know."
Yesterday, the bride was directly carried back to the new house by the maid, and she didn't even pay homage to the church. Even with a little brain, she could guess that there was something tricky about it. But it's one thing to think in your head, it's another to dare to say it out.
Hearing his affirmative words, Tao Ti's face turned pale, and her heart skipped a beat: God is going to kill me! !
Both the emperor and the empress knew about her poisoning, so wouldn't my favorability with them be directly negative? How could I be foolish enough to offend the big boss of this era in a daze!
But what should be faced still has to be faced, and there is no escape.
After a bland breakfast, Tao Ti silently said "don't panic when things happen", while following Pei Yan like a little quail, they went to the palace together.
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The prince's bride is coming to pay her respects, so today's Ganquan Palace is extremely lively.
Empress Zhou wore a phoenix crown on her head and a gold silk brocade phoenix robe, sitting upright on a phoenix chair.
She is well maintained, her skin is delicate, there is no wrinkle at the corners of her eyes, and she has a mature charm all over her body. She can't see that she is in her late teens at all when she looks at her thirty at most.
On her left and right, there are four high-ranking concubines of Guishuxiande, besides, there are five unmarried princesses, among which the second princess Pei Lingbi, born by Empress Zhou, is the most outstanding.
Pei Lingbi usually wears brocade clothes, but today she is dressed more and more gorgeously and richly. Those who don't know think she is the protagonist of today.
Seeing that the prince and princess hadn't come yet, Pei Lingbi helped the gilt filigree dot emerald pearl stepper in her hair, and said lazily, "I haven't even seen a single person for a while, let the empress and everyone Empress is waiting for her alone, my second sister-in-law can really put on airs."
Empress Zhou looked at Pei Lingbi majestically, with a bit of warning, "Newlyweds, it will be later, you are not allowed to talk nonsense."
Pei Lingbi pursed her lips and muttered in her heart, what a newlywed, who didn't know about such a bad thing happened in the East Palace last night
That stupid Tao Ti actually committed suicide by taking poison, tsk tsk, the prince might vomit blood out of anger, right? I heard that I went to the imperial doctor later, but I don't know if I was saved or not. But even if she was rescued, how could Tao Ti have the face to come out to meet people
She was thinking gloatingly, when suddenly there was a high-pitched communication sound outside the hall, "The prince is here, the princess is here—"
Everyone in the hall sat up straight and looked towards the door at the same time.
Pei Lingbi frowned slightly, didn't she, did she really come
The morning light illuminated the main hall brightly, and in the warm spring light, a pair of Bi people came side by side.
Prince Pei Yan's appearance needless to say, even though everyone in the palace knew him well, they were still amazed at first sight. After looking at it for a few times, his eyes fell on the woman next to him.
The woman was wearing a smoky pink wide-sleeved long dress, wearing a flying fairy bun, adorned with a festive and exquisite ruby head, bright eyes and white teeth, a delicate face, and a clear aura between her eyebrows and eyes.
Seeing that everyone was looking at her, she was not timid and smiled generously.
This smile, like the warm sun in winter reflecting the white snow, or like the continual spring rain blowing on the green willows, makes people feel very comfortable.
The four concubines of Guishu Xiande are all mothers, and they are all happy to see such a well-behaved and beautiful little girl.
"I'm here for the Empress, please greet all the empresses." Pei Yan cupped his hands and said.
"Daughter-in-law to the empress, all the empresses pay their respects." Tao Ti imitated the example and bowed her knees.
Empress Zhou smiled kindly, "Okay, okay, everyone get up. Come and watch."
Tao Ti sat down next to the prince, and heard Queen Zhou waving to the princesses, "Come on, all of you should greet your brother and sister-in-law quickly."
The five princesses stepped forward in order. The eldest princess married to Pingxi in her early years, and now the second princess Pei Lingbi is the oldest in the palace. She is the same age as Tao Ti, both sixteen. The rest of the princesses are twelve or thirteen years old, and the youngest six princesses are only eight years old.
Tao Ti greeted them in a friendly manner, except that the second princess looked at her with a strange and uncomfortable look, they were generally harmonious.
Empress Zhou greeted them with a smile, and Pei Yan answered them kindly throughout the whole process, while Tao Ti sat aside, obediently being a smiling vase.
After sitting for about a quarter of an hour, a chubby eunuch came in, smiled and saluted Queen Zhou, "Empress, Your Majesty, please come over to the Crown Prince."
"Okay." Empress Zhou looked at Pei Yan and said gently, "Yan'er, go and pay your respects to your father first, and the princess will sit with me."
Pei Yan's black eyes moved slightly, and he looked at Tao Ti thoughtfully, as if hesitating.
Tao Ti blinked at him lightly, signaling that she can handle it here alone, and told him not to worry.
"..." Pei Yan smiled at her, got up to leave, and left with the chubby eunuch.
Empress Zhou saw the interaction between the young couple from the top, a dark color flashed in her beautiful eyes, but she still had that kind and gentle look on her face, and she teased, "They are newlyweds after all, and they are reluctant to leave for such a short time. Such affection is really enviable to others."
The other concubines also echoed with a smile, sometimes praising the prince and his wife for their good relationship, and then praising Taoti for her good looks and good manners.
Seeing the friendly attitude of the queen and concubines towards her, Tao Ti was secretly relieved.
However, according to what Pei Yan said, the queen knew about her poisoning, but she was still so kind and friendly to herself, which showed that she pretended to be confused and didn't pierce the window paper... From this point of view , the acting skills of the women in the harem are really good.
Just when her thoughts were wandering, the second princess Pei Lingbi suddenly said, "Second sister-in-law, my prince brother is not in good health, you have to take good care of him, don't make him angry."
Tao Ti was startled, and said with a polite smile, "Your Highness is my husband, so I will take good care of him, Second Sister, don't worry."
Hearing her calm answer, Pei Lingbi's face changed slightly, and she stared at Tao Ti as if she had seen a ghost.
Tao Ti didn't look at her either, and turned to chat with the other princesses.
After another cup of tea time, a eunuch came in and said that His Majesty announced that the Crown Princess had passed.
"Empress, ladies and gentlemen, let the daughter-in-law leave first." Tao Ti stood up abruptly, and the palace people behind her were full of gifts from the queen and all the concubines.
"Good boy, let's go." Queen Zhou smiled and nodded.
"Queen, I'll send my second sister-in-law out." Pei Lingbi stood up abruptly, and followed Tao Ti's footsteps without waiting for Queen Zhou's consent.
As soon as the two of them walked out of the hall, Pei Lingbi suddenly grabbed Tao Ti's wrist.
Tao Ti was startled, frowned, and said displeasedly, "Second Princess, what are you?"
Pei Lingbi stared closely at her face, her lips pursed tightly, strangely. This Tao Ti seems...beautiful a lot
Although her appearance has not changed, she used to have a lifeless, old-fashioned and withdrawn look before, but today she is elegant and generous, with a dazzling brilliance that makes people unable to take their eyes off...
Fortunately, I dressed up specially today, just to suppress her limelight. I didn't expect that when she came, the attention of all the empresses in the hall would be on this bitch. It's really hateful!
The dissatisfaction in Pei Lingbi's eyes became more intense, she raised her chin arrogantly, and said in a commanding tone, "Come with me, I have something to ask you."
This tone made Tao Ti extremely upset, but thinking that this was still within the scope of Ganlu Palace, and with so many court ladies and eunuchs watching around, it was not easy to quarrel with her, so she followed her to the back of the pillar.
After making sure that no one could hear their conversation, Pei Lingbi's delicate face sank instantly, her raised red phoenix eyes fixedly stared at Tao Ti, and said coldly, "Tao Ti, why haven't you die?"