At dusk, the afterglow of the setting sun enveloped the earth.
Xiao Si was riding on a tall black horse, closely guarding a carriage, galloping the horse, he seemed a little restless, and he didn't know how many times he looked back.
Li Yunqi was standing on the other side of the carriage. He had noticed something was wrong with Xiao Si, and said with a smile, "Little Si, what's wrong?" What.
Xiaosi looked back again, and said coldly: "I feel as if something is following us..."
When he said this, not only Li Yunqi's face became condensed, but the other soldiers who accompanied him also became alert and looked back, but the back was empty, with no vehicles, horses or pedestrians at all.
It seems that Xiao Si is overwhelmed, but Li Yunqi still can't feel at ease, the southern border is more chaotic than he originally expected, and I don't know if there will be some Nanliang assassins lurking and preparing to assassinate An Yihou!
He has obeyed the emperor's order, and he must not lose his ease.
Li Yunqi secretly gave the accompanying officers and soldiers a wink, telling them to treat him seriously.
A group of carriages and horses continued to move forward, and Li Yunqi and his party were tense like bowstrings being stretched, but the journey was safe and sound.
Before the sky completely darkened, the group finally arrived at the station.
When Yi Cheng saw that the other party was showing a silver post coupon, he was naturally attentive and thoughtful, and arranged the best Tianzi room for Guan Yubai, while Li Yunqi and others lived in the Dizihao room.
After a long day of traveling and traveling, Guan Yubai's face couldn't hide his tiredness, so Xiao Si simply went down to help him arrange dinner.
Guan Yubai was sitting on an armchair by the window, closing his eyes and resting his mind. Suddenly, there was a familiar and loud eagle cry outside...
Guan Yubai opened his eyes suddenly, and then, with a faint smile on his face, he stood up and opened the window.
A breeze came, and a gray eagle spread its wings and flew in through the window. Its wings blew a gust of wind in the room, and several pieces of paper on the side were blown up.
It flew towards the carrier pigeon cage on the round table with a clear goal, frightening the leisurely white pigeons in the cage to jump up and down, and let out a frightened cry: "Cuckoo..." The poor white pigeon Dodging around in the cage, a cage full of white feathers fell.
Xiao Hui proudly flew half a circle around the cage, suddenly pecked at a thin bamboo tube placed by the side of the cage, then flapped its wings and flew towards an armchair by the window, and landed firmly on the armrest.
As soon as it landed, there was a "creak" sound, the door was pushed open from the outside, and Xiao Si stepped in, staring at Xiao Hui on the armchair, the corners of his eyes twitched.
"My lord," Xiao Si said with a clear expression, folded his arms across his chest, "I'll just say, it seems like something is following us!"
Seeing Xiao Si's childish expression, Guan Yubai was a little amused, then looked at Xiao Hui again, and his eyes fell on the bamboo tube held in its sharp beak, "It seems that you really like this kind of bamboo tube... I'll give this to you Bar."
Xiaosi remained silent, but he didn't think so in his heart: This stupid eagle probably didn't like this kind of bamboo tube, but because it was taken back by him last time, and it was always thinking about waiting for an opportunity to snatch it back, right
Guan Yubai said solemnly: "You have been flying out for a day, and your master is probably going to be worried!"
Xiao Hui stared at Guan Yubai for a while, without moving...
Xiaosi at the side was about to suggest whether to ask someone to take it back, when it vibrated its wings suddenly, and flew out of the window, flying higher and higher... Looking at its direction, it was obviously flying back to Luoyue City.
Guan Yubai watched Xiao Hui fly away until it turned into a black dot.
Although they drove for a day, at the speed of an eagle, the distance is estimated to only take more than half an hour, and it will be able to fly back to Luoyue City.
In the dim yellow sky, Xiaohui flapped its wings casually a few times, gliding along the direction of the wind... Suddenly, it found a little guy in front of him flapping its wings vigorously and flying forward.
Its golden eyes stared at the little guy without blinking. It remembered that the human raised a lot of this little guy. He must like it very much, right
That human being is so weak and has no wings, so he will not prey, and he is not taking things for nothing!
Thinking about it, a cold light flashed in its golden eagle eyes, and it swooped down on the little guy. The little guy seemed to realize that his wings were flapping faster, but in front of it, the overlord of the sky, he simply couldn't control himself.
Xiao Hui fluttered its wings a little, and easily grabbed the little guy with its iron hook-like eagle claws, then continued to flap its wings, and then turned around and flew towards the post station.
This time, it casually threw the little guy into the window, and flew away without stopping.
Xiao Si in the room immediately noticed that Xiao Hui had returned, but he didn't expect it to suddenly throw a gray pigeon in. Xiaosi instinctively thought it was his own carrier pigeon, frowned, and hurriedly stepped forward to catch the poor carrier pigeon. Although the gray pigeon was not injured, it was terrified, and its warm, fluffy body was shivering. trembling.
Xiaosi froze for a moment, and at a glance confirmed that this was not his own carrier pigeon, and the bamboo tube tied to the pigeon's leg was obviously different from his own.
"My lord," Xiao Si turned to Guan Yubai with a strange expression on his face, "Xiao Hui caught a carrier pigeon from someone else's house and gave it to you as a return gift..."
Guan Yubai's eyes paused on the bamboo tube on the gray pigeon's leg, his eyes darkened, and he said slowly: "The patterns carved on this bamboo tube seem to be in the style of the foreign domain..."
Xiao Si also looked at the bamboo tube, only to see a circle of strange and indescribable lines engraved on it.
Could it be that…
Xiao Si thought of a possibility, quickly untied the bamboo tube from the gray pigeon's leg, and handed it to Guan Yubai.
Guan Yubai took out a piece of beige tissue paper folded into long strips from the bamboo tube, and after unfolding it, the writing on the tissue paper was impressively written in Nanliang script.
He looked at it ten times at a glance, with a shallow smile on the corner of his mouth, and the light in his dark eyes overflowed.
"This time, Xiao Hui made a great contribution!"
Of course, Xiao Hui knows nothing about all this, it is trying its best to rush home...
When it flew outside Luoyue City, the city gate had already been closed, but for it, this was not a problem at all, it flew over the high city wall with a "swish".
At this time, the sky completely darkened.
The servant girl in the palace knew that Shi Zifei was worried about Xiao Hui's delay in returning, and when she saw it flying back, she hurried to report it.
Nangong Yue sat in front of the dressing table with her wet hair hanging loose, she only thought that Xiao Hui had gone wild for a day, but she didn't think much about it, and ordered Huamei to feed it some raw meat.
When Baihui was helping her dry her hair, Thrush came back and said with a strange expression: "Concubine Shizi, I went to feed Xiaohui just now, and it was playing with a bamboo tube. I saw that bamboo tube seemed to be the same as it came from Qingyunwu that day. The one I stole... is the same as the one I brought." Huamei clearly remembered that Xiao Si had already taken that bamboo tube away, so where did Xiao Hui get that one now
The masters and maids in the room looked at each other and understood in their hearts.
It turned out that Xiao Hui had been missing for a whole day, chasing Guan Yubai and the others and ran away, no wonder he came back so late.
Nangong Yue rubbed the center of her brows, thanks to her worrying from dusk to now.
This little gray is getting more and more courageous, and he was really taught by A Yi!
"Thrush, brush and ink serve!"
Nangong Yue stood up and walked towards the small study, she wanted to write a letter to A Yi to complain!
Seeing Nangong Yue's faint smile on the corner of her mouth, the maids knew that she was not angry, and exchanged glances with each other with a smile.
The night passed quietly, and the day followed.
Night and day alternated, and three days passed in the blink of an eye.
For three days in a row, Han Lingfu never entered Bai Muxiao's Xinghui Courtyard again.
The servants in the mansion naturally knew this, and secretly speculated, could it be that because the prince and concubine had a son, the white side concubine fell out of favor from then on
These gossip and rumors in the mansion inevitably reached the ears of Bi Luo and Bi Hen, but no one dared to tell Bai Muxiao.
For the past three days, Bai Muxiao has locked herself in the house and never went out again.
The two servant girls looked at the direction of the door curtain worriedly, and both sighed, hoping that their girls and His Highness the Third Prince could reconcile as soon as possible.
In the inner room, Bai Muxiao's mentality was completely different from three days ago.
At that time, when her anger was at its peak, she felt cheated and played with. She didn't want to see Han Lingfu again, and even thought about killing the child in her belly, and then left Han Lingfu, the capital, and went to a place where no one knew her. place, start over.
But the child had been in her womb for several months, and she hadn't slept all night, so she still couldn't help herself.
Even if this child has just formed, it is still a small life, her flesh and blood!
How could she cruelly deprive this child of the opportunity to come to this world!
Bai Muxiao hesitated for two days, but finally decided to give birth to this child.
So, a new problem arises—
This child bleeds the blood of Dayu's royal family. If he gave birth to him, would Han Lingfu allow him to take this child away
Even if Han Ling grants permission, will the emperor agree
In her repeated entanglements, the days passed in chaos for three days.
When she woke up suddenly, she suddenly realized that since Han Lingfu left that day, she had never seen her again.
Has he given up on their relationship
Bai Muxiao asked herself in her heart, and the answer naturally came to her mind, yes, he has Cui Yanyan's son born for him, so why should he and the child in his womb...
Bai Muxiao showed a sad smile, stroked her belly, and said softly to the child: "Baby, it's okay, even if your father doesn't love you, you still have mother..."
If others don't love them, then only she will love herself!
Bai Muxiao warned herself in her heart, took a deep breath, pulled herself together and shouted: "Bihen, Biluo!"
The maid outside watched the movement in the inner room from time to time, and when she heard Bai Muxiao calling for someone, she couldn't wait to draw the curtain and go in.
"Serve me in dressing and dressing." Bai Muxiao said lightly.
Bihen and Biluo hurriedly responded, seeing that Bai Muxiao's expression became much clearer, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "It's just as long as the girl wants to understand." The girl is now the third prince's side concubine, unlike when she was a girl, she can be willful if she wants to.
Two servant girls helped Bai Muxiao take a bath, change clothes, and make up...
When Bihen combed Bai Muxiao's hair, Biluo went to the side to help tidy up the house. There were a lot of books and papers piled up in a mess by the window. Bi Luo put the books back neatly on the small bookshelf beside her, and then collected the papers for writing and drawing one by one. Suddenly, a gust of wind blows outside the window, Bi Luo is not on guard, one of the papers is blown away, and it floats in the direction of Bai Muxiao...
Oops! Bi Luo stretched out her hand nervously to grab it, but in vain, she hurriedly stepped forward two steps, and tried to grab it again.
Her movements were too big, which immediately attracted Bai Muxiao's attention. Bai Muxiao frowned and looked over, just in time to see the piece of paper fluttering down at her feet.
Several pottery pots, corks, thread, wax are drawn on the thin silk paper, and many notes are written densely...
Bi Luo picked up the piece of paper as quickly as possible, but even though the ground was empty, Bai Muxiao still stared at it blankly.
Bi Luo was a little nervous, actually this piece of paper was nothing, just thinking that the side concubine might still be angry with the third prince, so it's better not to let the side concubine see anything about the third prince for the time being.
"Give it to me!" Bai Muxiao said dully.
Bi Luo swallowed, but still presented the paper to Bai Muxiao.
Bai Muxiao stared at the paper for a moment, neither the picture nor the words on it caught her eyes at all.
The point is her dedication to Han Lingfu!
In order to help Han Lingfu gain the appreciation of the emperor, even though she is pregnant, she has been trying her best to plan for him these days, trying to help him ascend to the supreme position.
She thought that everything she did was for the future of the two of them, for the sake of their children, but she didn't think that everything she had done was just "making wedding clothes for others"!
Make wedding clothes for the son of Han Lingfu and Cui Yanyan!
Bai Muxiao's pupils shrank suddenly, and she frantically tore the tissue paper into pieces, then threw it casually, and the shreds of paper fell down one after another like snowflakes. Bai Muxiao's eyes were dark and deep, as black as In the bottomless abyss, there is no light in sight.
She is so stupid!
After the last betrayal, she realized that this relationship was not as pure as she thought.
However, when she heard that Han Lingfu was imprisoned, her love for him still overwhelmed everything, and she returned to him. She wanted to give their relationship one last chance, but she didn't expect that her compromise would turn out to be another one. Betrayal, heart-piercing betrayal!
Yes, the history of thousands of years has not explained everything
Men, especially powerful princes and emperors, simply cannot believe that she is just a small flower in his thousand flowers, insignificant.
But her child is different, she is the only mother of the child, only her child will sincerely consider her and stand by her side!
so-
She will continue to help Han Lingfu win the heir.
It's just that she will no longer give in to her infatuation, she will no longer love this man, and from now on, everything she does is for the child in her womb, and she will let her child sit on the throne of the world's supreme She wants to make everyone who despised her and bullied her regret it!
Bai Muxiao clenched her fists, and gradually, her eyes became firmer, cold and decisive.
After putting aside that unworthy love, Bai Muxiao's mind became calmer, and the situation in front of her was clear and clear to her eyes.
Now it is a foregone conclusion that the fifth prince will be established as the crown prince.
But it will take at least half a year for the series of rituals of the Ministry of Rites to come down, and she still has time.
If the fifth prince's assassination went according to her and Han Lingfu's plan, the emperor would definitely suspect that the second prince was the one who did it. This time, Nangong Xin was saved and the fifth prince was unharmed. The emperor probably wouldn't pursue it too much, but it would leave a poisonous thorn in his heart. And the next time, once the fifth prince dies unexpectedly, the emperor's thunderous anger will definitely burn on the second prince.
In this way, the two largest competitors will lose both.
And the eldest prince is the most dull and reckless one among the princes, but he is self-righteous and thinks highly of himself. It is almost effortless to get rid of him. Then the final winner will only be Han Lingfu, no, it is the one in her belly. child.
Yes!
Her child will be the only heir to this dynasty!
so…
Bai Muxiao subconsciously touched her belly, except for this child in her womb, she would not let Han Lingfu have any other children!
She remembered that she had heard that there was some kind of miracle drug that could sterilize men, and maybe she could try it.
And Cui Yanyan's evil seed can't be kept...
There was a turbulent sea in Bai Muxiao's eyes, but it soon calmed down.
"Bihen," Bai Muxiao raised her eyes to look at herself in the bronze mirror, stroked her temple hair, and said calmly, "Exchange for me that red gold filigree phoenix hairpin inlaid with emerald jade."
Bihen was startled, of course she knew that the red gold phoenix hairpin inlaid with emerald jade was given to the master by His Royal Highness the third prince, if the master wants to wear this hairpin at this time, doesn't that mean...
Bihen's spirit was shaken, his brows were beaming with joy, and he hurriedly replied: "Yes, side concubine." Then, she took out the phoenix hairpin from the jewelry box, and carefully inserted it on Bai Muxiao's temple.
Since this phoenix hairpin was given by Han Lingfu, it is naturally not an ordinary product. The silk-clothed phoenix wings are as thin as a cicada's wings, and three strings of pearls hang down from the phoenix head, hanging on the cheeks, shaking slightly with the walking, shining brightly .
After Bai Muxiao looked at the mirror and felt sorry for herself, she stood up and said, "Bihen, follow me to the outer study!"
Master really wants to see His Highness! Great, master figured it out! The two maids exchanged glances with each other, becoming more and more happy.
The master and the servant walked from Xinghui Courtyard to Han Lingfu's outer study all the way.
Xiao Lizi, who was guarding outside the study, saw Bai Muxiao coming, and was overjoyed, so he hurried forward to say hello: "Slave greets Concubine Bai." After a pause, he said again, "Concubine Bai, you are here. Alright, Your Highness is in a bad mood for the past few days... this servant will report to you right now."
Xiao Lizi quickly walked into the study to report, while Bai Muxiao stood under the eaves almost numbly, she was no longer easily moved by these empty words.
After a while, Xiao Lizi came out with a happy face, respectfully invited Bai Muxiao to come in, and said in his heart: Sure enough, when His Highness heard that Concubine Bai Fang was coming, his worries disappeared immediately.
Bai Muxiao lifted her skirt, and walked gracefully into the study, while Xiao Lizi and Bihen stayed outside.
In the study, Han Lingfu in a purple brocade robe suddenly stood up from behind the red sandalwood desk, the excitement on his handsome face couldn't be concealed, as if he couldn't believe that Bai Muxiao had really come.
Bai Muxiao wore a light blue brocade beige with magnolia flowers all over it, and a light moon skirt underneath. Although her slender waist was no longer full because of her pregnancy, it was still so elegant and refined.
"Xiao'er..." He looked at Bai Muxiao who was walking towards him without a moment's notice, his eyes like cold stars in the dark night burst out with incredible brilliance.
Xiao'er really figured it out!
Han Lingfu was ecstatic, and thought to himself: It seems that I have done the right thing. It is time to give Xiaoer a cold shoulder, so that Xiaoer will grow up and know how important he is to her!
"Your Highness." Bai Muxiao greeted Han Lingfu, and Han Lingfu instinctively wanted to help her up as usual, but he moved his hand slightly and retracted it.
Bai Muxiao's heart was filled with chills, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. At this moment, her heart became more determined.
She has no way out!
When she raised her face again, her expression had returned to normal. She looked at Han Lingfu affectionately and said, "Your Highness, are you still angry with Xiao'er?"
At this moment, Han Lingfu was completely relieved. Xiao'er really came to ask for peace, and she never said anything stupid about leaving him.
"Xiao'er, how could I be angry with you!" Han Lingfu sighed, and then took Bai Muxiao's hand, his eyes brightened again.
The two sat down side by side on the Arhat bed at the side. Han Lingfu took Bai Muxiao into his arms and sighed pitifully, "Xiao'er, you've lost weight! Have you not eaten well these days?" , he raised his voice and told Xiao Lizi to prepare some snacks.
"Your Highness, you have also lost weight." Bai Muxiao leaned on Han Lingfu's arms tenderly and affectionately, but Han Lingfu couldn't see the indifference in her dark eyes.