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How long has it been? Qiaochu is in this condition now. The situation in your house is complicated. I will send her to my other courtyard first. I will guard her in person. You can decide after you leave the palace. If you have a fake Qiaochu in your house, others will not suspect it. Even Shangguan Jinghao will only think that Qiaochu has gone back and the real one has been replaced by the fake one. "
Prince Ning came over, pressed his hand heavily on his shoulder, and said with a wry smile, "I agree with you, Ninth Brother. You can't take care of yourself now, how can you protect her?"
Night, Changfei Palace.
"Then I'll trouble you, sir."
"Please wait a moment, Your Majesty. I have some work to do. It may take some time for the broom to be delivered to you."
One of the eunuchs spoke with an embarrassed tone, glanced at him, and quickly walked away with the other eunuch.
Shangguan Jinghong had been slightly bent over to ask, but now he slowly straightened up and walked back into the hall.
When I walked to the door of Concubine Chang's room, it was covered with dust and the walls outside were mottled gray and black.
There was a fire in the Royal Concubine's Palace that day, but fortunately the fire was put out before it reached my mother's room.
It had been four days since he entered the palace. After that night, the emperor became even more angry and ordered him to reflect on his mistakes here and not to leave without permission until the imperial edict came. Lao Tie and others were confined to other parts of the palace.
This scene is the same as when we were young.
He had been unworthy of being a son for the past four days and had done nothing. It was only today that he finally struggled to clean his mother's room.
During these days, palace maids regularly brought him food. He would turn over the food when he was very hungry, and the rest of the time he would lie motionless in the room where he had lived in his childhood. He looked coldly at the roof, but it seemed that the woman was everywhere, indifferent and resistant.
He was mad, really mad, to be so reckless.
The days and nights when she disappeared drove him almost crazy, but he had to stay awake.
He even thought that after finding her, he would tell her that she was the only one he wanted from now on.
There are three thousand rivers, but I only take one scoop.
He doesn't need Qingling, as long as Qingling is safe.
But no matter what happened to her, whether she was sick, dead, good or bad, even if she had been touched by Shangguan Jinghao, he could not abandon her.
Even though he is idle now, he is still a prince. Why does he need a woman who has lost her chastity? He must be crazy.
A lot of things happened during these four days, and his deeds were enough to spread throughout the court and the palace.
The people in the palace are the most snobbish. Now that his power has been taken away, no one would risk offending the crown prince by showing kindness to him. Isn't that stupid
He squatted down and reached out to grab the spider silk in the corner, but suddenly a soft "Jinghong" from behind interrupted his action.
He did not move. The other person slowly walked up to him. She was wearing a plain dress and a hood. She slowly pulled the hood down and looked at him with a frown.
But it was a woman.
"It's dangerous here, what are you doing here?"
Shangguan Jinghong was not surprised at all, she just narrowed her eyes and asked calmly.
"It's been a long time since we had a good talk. We only saw each other in the paddock and then parted in a hurry. Who would come here? It used to be a concubine's cold palace, and now it's a palace for the reflection of a poor prince. You said that after your wedding, we should try not to meet again. Although I missed you, I was afraid of ruining things, so I didn't go to the Rui Palace again. Now everything has changed."
"How can things have changed? I am lonely now. You should end it all with me. That would be the smart thing to do."
"You should know that I was with you for the future, but later it was for you. I don't care what you do today..."
Shangguan Jinghong raised his eyebrows and chuckled, his fingers dangerously stroking the woman's cheek, "Just for me? Haha, do you think I can still turn things around? Even I have given up, how can you be so sure?"
Qingyu was shocked when she heard this and her brows furrowed.
"Jinghong..."
"Well, you can go back now. Although I was forced by you in the past, I still received your kindness. If I still have a future, I will have your blessing. If not, let's just leave it like this."
Qingyu said coquettishly, "Later, you and I... actually forced you to do it?"
Shangguan Jinghong just laughed quietly. He lowered his eyelids. Qingyu couldn't see his expression, but she was happy in her heart. "I believe you."
Then he said softly, "Do you want my body tonight?"
"I don't want anyone's body."
"What do you mean by that?"
Qingyu watched Shangguan Jinghong pull out the last handful of spider silk from the corner, then took off his outer robe and carefully covered the dusty pillow on the bed, then limped out of the room slowly with his right foot. She was startled again, "You are still under punishment, where are you going?"
"If I leave the palace quietly, will you tell my father about this?"
The voice faded away, and Qingyu's eyes darkened. At this time, he still went out of the palace? What was worth the risk? She wondered what he was going to do. For some reason, she suddenly remembered the day when Chang Fei Palace caught fire. She came later and mixed in the crowd. He rescued Qiaochu by the lake.
There were dense trees everywhere, and the sound of gurgling water could be heard in the distance. Qiaochu stared at the starry sky outside the window in a trance.
I didn't expect that Shangguan Jingcong's villa would be in such a place, in the heart of the forest on the outskirts of Chaoge, very secluded.
The starry sky is high and there are flowers and trees planted in the yard.
The floral scent is light.
Everything is incredibly peaceful and beautiful.
If she didn't have the nightmare of murder every night, wouldn't this be the simple peace she had always dreamed of
Shangguan Jingchong went to court as usual during the day and dealt with some government affairs. At night, he came here to keep watch. The forest was full of secret sentries. Shangguan Jingchong said that there were his men and dozens of highly skilled secret guards carefully selected by that man.
The beauty's injury had healed greatly, and at night, the four and the beauty slept on the couch in her room, while King Xia was in the next room.
Shangguan Jingchong had just arrived when the two maids saw that he seemed to have something to say to her, so they brewed a pot of tea for the two of them and took them for a walk in the woods.
She didn't know what Shangguan Jingcong wanted to say to her. She felt very calm at the moment, but something was entangled in her heart, causing her a dull pain and making it hard for her to breathe.
She didn't understand why she was like that.
That night, she watched the man limping out of her sight, and she couldn't help but ask Shangguan Jingcong why he was injured.
Shangguan Jingcong hesitated for a moment, but still told her how they rescued her.
These days, she would ask Shangguan Jingcong about his situation.
Shangguan Jingcong was an upright person and did not hide anything from her.
He was not feeling well. She stood in front of the window, closed her eyes, and tried to hide the moisture in them.
She wants to see him now.
But how is that possible? He is in the palace.
"Outstanding?"
Suddenly, a voice behind her interrupted her thoughts. When she was about to turn around, Shangguan Jingcong had already walked up to her.
The two stood opposite each other.
Qiaochu smiled and said, "You say."
Shangguan Jingchong's eyes were deep and there was a strange light in them. Qiaochu was startled and felt a little uneasy. Shangguan Jingchong stretched out his hand to shake hers, but then he laughed at himself and paused in mid-air, "I shouldn't take advantage of Lao Ba's current situation. I used to think that if you were unhappy with him, then it would be right for me to snatch you away no matter what means I used."
"But, despite all his faults, after these days, I understand that he also loves you."
"But, Qiaochu, there is something I want to ask you. I want... your answer."
Qiaochu felt more and more uneasy. She wanted to speak to stop him, but Shangguan Jingcong said softly, "Just listen to me, okay?"
Qiaochu closed his eyes and nodded.
"These days may not mean much to you, but I am very happy. We drink tea, chat and say goodnight to each other in the yard. Qiaochu, I know you like this kind of life, without the hustle and bustle. I know you don't have me in your heart, but can you give me a chance? As long as you are willing, after the matter of Lao Ba is over, I will find a way to take you away from here. We can go to your mother's hometown, or maybe anywhere, herd horses and sheep, plant flowers and grass, I will take care of you for the rest of your life, and I will love you and his children as if they were my own children."
Qiaochu had lowered his head and listened quietly. Finally, he raised his head, but was caught in Shangguan Jingcong's deep eyes.
She was just a woman, how could she not feel anything when hearing these words? Someone was willing to do this for her again and again, even giving up the most luxurious status and power in the world. How could she not be grateful? She opened her eyes wide and looked into the distance.
The stars are twinkling.
That kind of life is really good.
She could imagine it, and a smile appeared on her lips.
After a long while, he finally gave an answer under Shangguan Jingcong's intense and deep gaze, "Jingcong, thank you, but I can't. I still give the same answer as before, which is unfair to you. You deserve better. Isn't it a pity to give up what you have now?"
Besides, you have an engagement and a mother here.
The light in Shangguan Jingcong's eyes dimmed little by little, but this time he was no longer as sad or passionate as before. Instead, he remained silent for a long time before saying, "It's not fair or unfair, nor is it a pity or not. Everyone has their own priorities. To me, none of those things are as important as you. What should I feel sorry for? I only know that being with you is the greatest happiness in my life. Chuchu, please think about it for a few days and give yourself and me a chance, okay?"
In the woods.
It's been a long time since I saw her smile like this.
She smiled so happily.
Under the starlight and in the lights, he could see it clearly behind the tree just now.
He didn't even have to wait to know her answer.
Shangguan Jinghong suddenly stopped and stood by the stream.
He came out of the palace and told the secret guards not to disturb her, wanting to give her a surprise.
But it turned out to be self-deception.
When she saw him, she felt only fear, not liking.
Her sincere smile made him truly feel for the first time that they could never go back.
No matter what he does.
Feeling the damn pain in his legs and feet, he slowly sat down on a big rock by the stream.
He took out the purse from his arms.
And pick out the things inside.
A small lock of black hair.
There was also a crumpled piece of paper - it was accidentally found in the drawer of the study desk a few days ago.
He had read the contents of the paper many times in these days and could already recite them by heart, but he still slowly unfolded the paper, smiled gently, and carefully read the scribbled words on it.
In the end, he finally decided to return to the capital.
I know that Chu was forced to follow me back by the crowd, but in fact he had long been unwilling to follow me;
But if I love it, there is nothing I cannot overcome.
Hao is so cruel that no ordinary man can be brave enough to do it;
Only power can protect the peace of Chu.
Memories must not be retained;
Record the world without parallel;
Remember that I was happy, and everything else is gone.
—Jinghong
He stood up suddenly.
In the yard.
The two maids had not come back yet, so Shangguan Jingcong said he wanted to go out for a walk.
Qiaochu took a small spoon and watered several flower beds in the yard one spoonful at a time. Her health was not well yet, so she could only walk slowly and did not dare to make any big movements.
She slowly straightened up and wiped the sweat from her forehead. Suddenly she thought, maybe that person didn't really like flowers and plants, and maybe he didn't really want to be good at medicine, but just wanted to be idle at home.
From childhood to adulthood, in this world, the only things he really wanted were the pinnacle of power and Qingling.
She shook her head and smiled, then went to scoop another spoonful of water. Suddenly, she heard a heavy breathing sound behind her. She was startled and the spoon fell to the ground. At the same time, she was hugged tightly from behind.
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330
Five days later.
It was a good day.
Dongxiao, the busiest street in Chaoge, is bustling with people, shops and merchants.
And the most important thing is, crossing the ancient archway in front is the road to the next city or county.
The sunlight is like crushed gold that coats people, adding a layer of warm and precious beauty to all people and things.
Qiaochu thought, maybe she shouldn't have chosen this place because it was too lively here.
Shangguan Jinghong shouldn't have chosen the morning because the sun was too bright.
I thought that saying goodbye in the most lively place would make everyone feel less melancholy, but I felt heavy in my heart.
Lai Sida and Meiren were already waiting for her on the other side of the archway, but she paused and turned to look at the man who was standing quietly dozens of feet behind her, watching her leave.
That night, he came over. She didn't understand why he came over so suddenly when he was supposed to be in the palace.
He hugged her tightly, but said in a calm tone, "Qiaochu, go now. I'll let you go. When you get better and my father lets me leave the palace, I'll arrange everything immediately. I'll let you leave safely and won't let Shangguan Jinghao... hurt you again."
Maybe she was too surprised, or she couldn't believe it, or something else, she was totally out of control and her whole body was shaking violently.
He seemed to see through her thoughts and said softly, "No, I won't use the people around you to tie you down. I will send someone to deliver the antidote to your mother and them."
A slight breeze blew past her body. After he said this, he let go of her hand and his breath faded away.
When she turned around, there was no one at the gate of the courtyard.
His voice came through very softly.
"Qiaochu, if I hadn't beaten you on the day I regained my memory, if you had asked me that day, I would have told you that even if there were three thousand weak waters, I would only take one scoop, and we...