"Lao Wu?"
Emperor Jing was stunned at first, and then understood the reason for Xiao Junhan's hesitation.
But before he could speak, Xiao Junhan raised his head and begged, "Father, my son has not been harmed much by this matter, so please forgive me. After all, we have deep brotherhood. If you punish him, I will How can I bear this!"
Emperor Jing might as well say these words and sighed, "You are a good boy. If your mother could not change her original intention like you -"
When he said this, he thought of Concubine Xian's appearance back then, and felt a little sad for a moment.
Xiao Junhan had been kneeling on the ground. Seeing that Emperor Jing looked a little tired, he lowered his head. He seemed to be submissive, but his eyes reflected in the marble were full of ambition and forbearance.
After a long time, Emperor Jing said, "I have no objection to you wanting to marry a daughter of the Xie family, but I really want to ask the Xie family's opinion."
Xiao Junhan raised his head in embarrassment and said, "Father, my son is infatuated with Miss Xie's family, but that girl regards her as a brother. But my son, my son really likes her."
Speaking of this, Xiao Junhan's eyes turned red instantly, with a look of love on his face.
Although Emperor Jing was an emperor, he was also a father. Seeing his son showing such an expression, he felt a little distressed. He thought for a while and said, "That's all, let me think about this matter."
These words were almost likely to be relented. Xiao Junhan was overjoyed and immediately kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Father! Thank you, Father!"
Seeing that he was as happy as a child, Emperor Jing was also infected by him, waved his hands and said, "You young people." After all, he smiled.
After Xiao Junhan exited the imperial study, the smile on his face instantly condensed on the corners of his lips. As long as Emperor Jing made up his mind and waited for the imperial edict, Xie Ruzhuo would have no choice but to marry him!
As for Xiao Junyi, in order to protect himself today, he could only plead for him. But this matter is already a thorn in Emperor Jing's heart. The next time Xiao Junyi makes a mistake, this thorn will become the straw that breaks the latter's back, and even Daluo Tianxian will not be able to save him!
Xiao Junhan was making plans here, but he didn't realize that there was another person in the imperial study room.
The door of the imperial study was closed again, and Xiao Junxi walked out from behind the screen.
Emperor Jing gave him a loving look and said, "What you haven't finished saying just now is also related to Miss Xie's family?"
In fact, Xiao Junxi had already arrived before Xiao Junhan came. There were a lot of rumors in the capital, and he couldn't sit still. That was the woman he protected with his life, so how could he allow others to slander her
Hearing Emperor Jing's inquiry, Xiao Junxi said a little sadly, "I didn't want to say it before, but now I have to say it. My son has only had one thing in mind since he was a child, and he doesn't want to marry anyone but her."
It's a pity that God does not follow people's wishes.
Emperor Jing understood what Xiao Junxi had never said. He patted Xiao Junxi's shoulder and said, "Didn't Divine Doctor Wen say that he wants to find medicinal materials? As long as he can cure your body, your wish will naturally come true."
Emperor Jing was so comforting, but Xiao Junxi knew that Wen Ruyu was not sure about going this time. He smiled bitterly and said, "I know my daughter's health very well. I can't ask for too much, as long as she can be safe and happy. But father, can you not wrong her marriage? If she doesn't agree, the Second Emperor Brother Forget it. Why let wishful thinking ruin a girl's life?"
After hearing what he said, Emperor Jing also sighed in his heart and said, "I have always understood your thoughts, so don't think too much about it. I will keep this wife for you until you want to marry her. Then ask me for my will. How about it?"
Xiao Junxi smiled sadly and said, "Thank you, Father, it's just no need."
His days are numbered, so why bother her
Xie Ruzhuo didn't know any of these things. Now all her thoughts were focused on looking for Wen Ruyu.
Unfortunately, Wen Ruyu did not show up for two days. Seeing that tomorrow was the New Year's Eve banquet, Xie Ruzhuo couldn't wait any longer. After asking Hong Rui to send a message to the old ghost, he packed up in the afternoon and rushed to the agreed place.
Hong Rui has been following her. Seeing how anxious she was, she couldn't help but comfort her, "Miss, your injuries haven't healed yet. Can I help you?"
Xie Ruzhuo only glanced back at her, then successfully told Hongrui to shut up, and looked at her with worry.
Xie Ruzhuo stopped talking and could only hear the rumble of the carriage, which took her all the way to the agreed upon location.
After turning into the alley, the carriage stopped. The driver said from outside, "Miss, you can't get in here."
Xie Ruzhuo said "Yes" and said, "You stay here and I'll come back."
The driver responded, consciously walked out of the alley, and went to guard outside.
Xie Ruzhuo walked in and saw the old ghost sleeping on the ground as expected.
"Old ghost, do you have anything to bring?"
Hearing the woman's voice, the old ghost opened his eyes slightly and said with a smile, "Hey, the big benefactor is here? No, I'll give you something."
He handed the thing over, and Xie Ruzhuo took it and saw that it was a small purple-red foreskin bag, so he asked, "Is it reliable?"
The old ghost smiled lewdly and said, "Don't worry, the formula of this aphrodisiac was originally used for breeding animals. After I, the old ghost, improved it, no one in my custody can resist its power!"
Hearing this, Hongrui beside him blushed with embarrassment, but Xie Ruzhuo's expression remained unchanged, still wearing a perfect smile, "Thank you very much. Hongrui, pay the remaining money in full, and let's go." "
Not wanting to, the old ghost pushed the money back and said with a flattering smile, "I can't accept this money."
Xie Ruzhuo was stunned, "But it's too little?"
The old ghost was so busy that he waved his hand and said, "Hey, let me tell you the truth. Today's secret door is obviously independent, but in fact it is a branch of Tianmen. If I accept your money from the young master today, I will have to do it someday. It's not okay to be dragged by the sect master to test the medicine, I don't want to suffer that."
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo was stunned for a moment, then suddenly remembered another thing, and said grimly, "When you said you wanted me to go find Wen Ruyu, was it also arranged by you?"
The old ghost immediately picked himself off, "That was all the master's idea and had nothing to do with his subordinates!"
Xie Ruzhuo had actually long suspected the relationship between Lao Gui and Tianmen, but he didn't expect it to be like this. She sighed helplessly and said, "That's all, since you won't accept the money, I'll take it. Thank you."
At the end, it was a solemn thank you.
After all, when she was first reborn, although she made a deal with the old ghost, he really helped her a lot.
After the carriage was far away, the old ghost put away the playful smile on his face.
He hangs around in the capital, and he looks like a gangster, but in fact he is the head of the capital's intelligence network. He knew exactly what happened in the past few days. When Xie Ruzhuo sent a message to him to buy powerful aphrodisiacs, he knew what the other party wanted to do.
It's just that he has some understanding of this girl's temper. There are not many people that the old ghost appreciates in his life, but this girl is one of them.
On New Year's Eve, all officials and women with official duties must enter the palace to pay respects and attend the New Year's Eve banquet as usual.
It was not too late for the Xie family to enter the palace. After lunch and tidying up, seeing that it was getting dark, Mrs. Qiao and Mrs. Li took their girls into the car and headed towards the palace.
Xie Rufei still looked so arrogant and arrogant, no matter who she saw, she was extremely unpleasant to the eyes. Xie Ruzhuo didn't pay attention to it before, but when he saw it now, he felt a little strange.
Her temperament seems to have changed too much.
It's just that this was originally a matter for the second room. Xie Ruzhuo's affairs tonight are still extremely complicated, and he has no intention to study Xie Rufei's situation at the moment. When the carriage started moving, she closed her eyes to recuperate her body and mind.
This year's palace banquet was not as good as previous years. Concubine Hui was still grounded, Concubine Xian was also relegated to the cold palace, and Concubine Ye was the only one left in the harem.
Seeing that the position of the virtuous concubine was vacant, the women in the harem all made up their minds. They dressed themselves up and showed their courtesy to Emperor Jing and Concubine Ye.
After all, anyone with a discerning eye knows that among the three concubines, only Concubine Ye Guifei does not compete for favor and is easy to talk to.
When the Xie family arrived, many ladies also came to Concubine Ye's palace.
Mrs. Qiao brought her family to greet her, and Concubine Ye looked at Xie Ruzhuo for a few more times before smiling and saying, "I wonder if the old lady of the Xie family is still well?"
Mrs. Qiao respectfully replied, "Thank you for your great fortune, Madam, I am well. You also asked me to pay my respects to your Majesty on her behalf."
Hearing this, Concubine Ye nodded and said, "That's good. I heard that Miss Xie was frightened a few days ago. Is she okay?"
This question was asked by Xie Ruzhuo.
Xie Ruzhuo bowed and said, "Go back to your Majesty, my daughter is fine. Thank you very much for your concern."
Seeing that she acted gracefully and gracefully, Concubine Ye nodded secretly. She didn't believe the rumors, and Xiao Qi was whispering in her ears that this girl was Xiao Junxi's sweetheart, so Concubine Ye paid more attention to her.
This girl was not one to be arrogant, and now Concubine Ye was becoming more and more pleased with her.
After saying goodbye, Xie Ruzhuo was about to leave when he was blocked by Xiao Xunning, who said with a smile, "I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Xie Ruzhuo was stunned at first, then smiled and said, "I wonder why the princess is waiting for me?"
Xiao Xinning deliberately pouted and said, "You don't know a good heart. The day before yesterday, the Imperial Master said that there would be a spectacle of seven stars in a row tonight. I was frightened just thinking about you, so I asked people to arrange it at the observatory. Wait. Come watch it together."
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo also asked curiously, "Seven Stars in a Row?"
"Exactly, but when the Imperial Master said this, I overheard it outside the door, so I didn't hear everything. But no matter what, you can't miss this wonderful sight. Let's go."
Xiao Xinning couldn't help but drag Xie Ruzhuo's hand and lead her towards the observatory.
Seeing that Xie Ruzhuo couldn't refuse, he smiled and let her go. It's just that this seven-star continuum was a little familiar, which made her a little confused.
She seemed to have heard this word somewhere in her previous life. But where is it
Before Xie Ruzhuo could figure out the matter, he already understood Xiao Xinning's intention of dragging her here.
It was just when the sky was dark, and the glazed palace lanterns on the observatory were lit one after another, making the night look a little red.
There was a man standing high up, wearing a black dark satin coat with dragon patterns painted on it, and a purple gemstone belt around his waist, shining slightly in the night.
His hair was tied with purple jade and he was dressed in ink. The sapphire blue night curtain could not hide his magnificence.
His body is full of disease and bones, and his whole body is constantly shaking.
Seeing him, Xie Ruzhuo's face turned red at first, and then he whispered, "Why is the Third Prince here?"
Xiao Xinning secretly glanced at her and saw the latter blushing. She immediately said seriously, "How can I not invite Third Brother to such a spectacle?" After saying that, she pulled Xie Ruzhuo onto the high platform and said with a smile, "Third Brother Brother, is the scenery pretty good tonight?"