January passed by in a flash, and the day of concubine selection was approaching in a blink of an eye. Su Li had prepared everything, just waiting for the new decree to arrive. However, until the morning of the concubine selection banquet, her name was still not on the preliminary list.
"Miss, please stop painting, the eldest lady has already left." Mo Xiang advised sadly.
Su Li seemed not to notice, and painted the bright red birthmark with dazzling colors, carefully outlining it. In the blink of an eye, a crawling phoenix was already fluttering its wings, turning the birthmark that was originally an eyesore into the most dazzling decoration.
"If the young lady can enter the palace, she will definitely be able to compete with everyone else, but unfortunately..." I thought that King Jing'an had a way, but if I didn't arrive first, my hope would be in vain. Mo Xiang sighed and lowered her head.
Su Li just smiled lightly and said nothing. This face does have the ability to compete with those women, but that is not the purpose of her entering the palace.
In the past month, Wan Xin was recalled to Shenmen three times. It must have been because he provoked Dongfang Ze. Shenmen was very uneasy recently. Therefore, compared with entering the palace, what worries Su Li even more is that there has been no progress in the Floating Cloud Sutra for many days. I wonder if it can only be practiced to this level, or is this body's physical condition too poor to make any further progress? She really wanted to consider the suggestion of the leader of Shenmen, but she didn't want to get involved in the dispute between Shenmen and Dongfang Ze.
Sighing slightly, she took the white gauze on the side and hung the tiny pearl chain lightly behind her ears. Her peerless beauty was immediately hidden under the white gauze, looming. Her long hair hangs naturally on the back of her head without any complicated bun, which highlights her unparalleled temperament. She stood up and walked out of the door, wearing a plain dress and standing in the bright sunshine of early summer, as if a mysterious fairy had suddenly descended into the world.
There were maids constantly spying on her from a distance outside the courtyard gate, looking at her with either surprise, disdain, or sympathy... Just when everyone thought it was completely hopeless for her to enter the palace, Dongfang Zhuo appeared.
As soon as he stepped into the small courtyard, he was stunned, as if he had returned to a long time ago. The startling glimpse in the Regent's Palace destined him to have an unforgettable love in his life. At this moment, he believed more and more that the pain of losing Li Su would be compensated by Su Li.
. Most of the previous irritability and worries were gone at once. He looked at her and said with a rare smile: "Are you ready?"
Su Li nodded silently. Dongfang Zhuo saw that her eyes were calm, and she was not afraid of the disappointment of not coming, nor was she surprised by his arrival. He couldn't help but sigh: "It's already this hour, but you are not worried at all that I will not keep my promise. .”
Su Li's eyes were clear, "I believe that the prince is a person who has the ability to fulfill his promise."
Why she believed it, she didn't say. But because of these words, the handsome face lost its original gloom and suddenly glowed with a dazzling look. Dongfang Zhuo looked down at her, his eyes burning brightly, fixed on her face.
"If I told you that you would be aggrieved if you entered the palace today, would you... still be willing to follow me into the palace?" His tone suddenly became more solemn, and he was very careful to test, which also revealed the reason why he came late. s reason.
Su Li was not surprised. She had long expected that with her ominous rumors and status as a concubine, it would not be that easy to change the list appointed by the emperor and empress. But with Dongfang Zhuo's arrogant and arrogant personality, even if the queen did not allow it, he would definitely find a way to bring her into the palace. That's why she trusted him.
"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. I just followed your Majesty into the palace to perform a dance for the Queen. I want to take this opportunity to admire the Queen's grace and grace in the world. Your Majesty is tolerant and generous, will you suffer such injustice to a little girl like me who respects her? ?" She raised her lips and smiled. What grievance could be more unbearable than the innocent humiliation on the wedding day
"You are so smart!" Dongfang Zhuo said with an admiring smile, "It seems that there are some things that I don't need to say anymore. If you have a way to make your father, queen and mother happy, then that's great. If you can't, don't worry. I Since the king can bring you into the palace, he will naturally do his best to protect you!" After saying that, he took her hand and left the Prime Minister's Mansion amidst the shocked eyes outside the door.
An ordinary woman might be very moved by those promising words, but she was Su Li, with Li Su's soul hidden in her body, and she would never believe a word he said again.
The palace is always the most mysterious and majestic place in the world. The supreme power of a country is concentrated here. There are many rules and strict hierarchies. From the courtiers and concubines to the palace maids and eunuchs, everyone behaves rigorously. They even walk very carefully, lest someone If you are not careful, you will bring death to yourself. And such a gesture unexpectedly adds a sense of sacrosanct majesty to this huge palace.
This is not the first time that Su Li has entered the palace, but this time her identity has been changed and her future is uncertain, so all the tension and anxiety are unnecessary.
After the carriage passed the second palace gate, she frowned and swayed slightly.
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"What's wrong, are you feeling uncomfortable?" Dongfang Zhuo quickly supported her and asked.
"Suddenly I felt a little dizzy." Su Li put her hand on her forehead and leaned her delicate body against the car wall. She looked dizzy and weak, as if she was ill that day. Dongfang Zhuo's heart tightened, and he quickly hugged her delicate body, frowning and sighing: "How can you still dance with your body like this? That's all, I will take you to Xinuang Pavilion to rest first, and then I will send the imperial doctor to you."
Su Li frowned slightly and said in a low voice: "Mr. Li's medical skills were very good last time. I feel much better after taking his medicine."
Dongfang Zhuo immediately said: "If you come, please go to Taiyuan Hospital immediately to send Li Zhonghe to Xinuang Pavilion to ask for a pulse."
A faint coldness flashed in Su Li's eyes, and then disappeared within the drooped eyelids.
The carriage entered the inner palace and stopped outside the Xinuan Pavilion. The Xinuan Pavilion, which was specially designed for the princes to rest temporarily, was extremely exquisite from the inside to the outside.
As soon as Su Li was placed on the soft couch in the inner hall, Dongfang Zhuo summoned a few palace servants and told them to serve him well. Seeing that it was late, he went to the Hall of Chaohe to pay respects to the emperor and empress. Today, not only did the emperor and empress personally host the concubine selection banquet, but also envoys from Bian and Ding came to congratulate her. No wonder Dongfang Zhuo was also worried.
Doctor Li arrived soon. When he saw her, he wasn't surprised. He just smiled at her and without saying anything, he came forward to check her pulse.
The pulse was gentle and nothing abnormal.
The old doctor raised his head and glanced at her. He was too smart not to tell the truth. He prescribed the prescription as usual and told her to get more rest. Moxiang took the prescription and went down to prepare the decoction. The inner hall immediately became so quiet that the sound of breathing could be heard.
Su Li silently looked at this medical officer who was nearly fifty years old. He was the key to Li Su's case. After Li Su's death, Dongfang Zhuo did not express his anger at him. Li Zhonghe still had a small promotion in Tai Hospital. This person was really not an ordinary person. He immediately smiled and said: "Mr. Li is very skilled in medicine, no wonder he is so highly regarded by King Jing'an."
Li Zhonghe said in fear: "I dare not, it is my honor to serve King Jing'an."
Su Li's eyes darkened, and he smiled as if he didn't care: "Last time, Su Li asked Imperial Physician Li for advice about virgin pregnancy, but he never got a reasonable answer. After thinking about it for several months, he still couldn't get the answer. Today, I am fortunate enough to ask Imperial Physician to give me some advice. "
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