Man Yao withdrew his hand without a trace, and the Ninth Prince was still trying to remember. At this time, a loud shout came from a distance outside the door: "The imperial decree has arrived—the king Li accepts the decree!"
When the Ninth Prince heard this, he immediately forgot what he was pondering just now, turned around and said with a smile: "Brother Seven, let me tell you, look...here we come!"
Zongzheng Wuyou glanced at the door coldly, expressionless. After Eunuch Chen came in, he bit the bullet and announced the decree, and he didn't wait for King Li to kneel to listen, he knew that even if he waited, he wouldn't be able to wait.
The imperial decree is nothing more than saying that Zongzheng Wuyou has made meritorious service in repelling the enemy this time, and now that the army is triumphant, he must be rewarded for his meritorious service. Zongzheng Wuyou sneered, and said to Eunuch Chen: "Go and answer the question, just say that this king said it. In the future, if there is nothing to do, calling me into the palace will be the greatest reward for me!"
Eunuch Chen knelt down when he heard a "plop", lowered his head tightly, and said with a sense of old age in his voice: "This old slave dare not! Your Majesty has a decree. After the old slave has finished declaring his decree, he needs to kneel in the palace and wait." The prince enters the palace. I also hope that the prince will be considerate of the old slave who has served the concubine and the prince with all his heart for many years, so stop being angry with your majesty and enter the palace earlier!" Eunuch Chen He was once one of the most trusted people around Concubine Yun, and was not transferred to Emperor Lintian until after Concubine Yun passed away.
He did it again! Last time it was Lao Jiu, this time it was Eunuch Chen, who will it be next time? Zongzheng Wuyou twisted his eyebrows, his eyes turned cold, he clenched the teacup tightly, and with one force, he heard a muffled "bang", the cup was crushed, and celadon shards pierced deeply into his palm and fingers, stinging Into his heart, he was already numb and unconscious. With a wave of his hand, he threw out the shattered porcelain cup viciously. The blue and white tiles hit the white floor tiles and broke into smaller fragments, with bright red bloodshot eyes, which was shocking.
"Seventh Brother, what are you doing?" The Ninth Prince was shocked, and quickly flew over to check the injury on his hand, but he swung him back.
"My lord, why are you bothering?" Eunuch Chen sighed helplessly with his eyes blushing.
Manyao was startled, this was the first time she had seen Zongzheng Wuyou like this. It should be an expression of extreme anger, but apart from indifference and coldness in his eyes, nothing else can be seen. What kind of pain is buried in his heart that requires him to use the way of hurting himself to relieve the pain in his heart with physical pain? Her heart seemed to be touched by something, and a slight pain spread slowly. Children's attachment to their parents is natural. They will long for the warmth of their parents and hope to get their love and care. But why does Zongzheng Wuyou have such deep hatred and loathing for Emperor Lintian's favor
Zongzheng Wuyou didn't even look at his hands, he just looked at Eunuch Chen indifferently, and asked in a deep voice, "Did he ask you to say those words?"
Eunuch Chen lowered his head, still feeling the heavy pressure from the top of his head, sighed, raised his eyes with sadness and helplessness, and said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has his own difficulties, and he loves you! He loves you very much! No one can match the empress's feelings, what happened back then..."
"Enough!" Zongzheng Wuyou suddenly shouted, interrupting Eunuch Chen's unfinished words. His face was pale, his eyes were gloomy and cold, and he was obviously angry. He said coldly, "For my mother's sake, I will spare you this time. If you dare to mention it again in the future, this king... will definitely not forgive you lightly! Leng Yan, send Eunuch Chen off!"
Eunuch Chen stood up and looked at the face in front of him that was exactly the same as that of the imperial concubine. The once wise and kind-hearted Seventh Prince, Eunuch Chen's prematurely aging face showed no fear, only his eyes were full of worry and helplessness. Sighed again, looked at Man Yao, who was stupefied, and said slowly: "Your Majesty still has an order. If the prince is worried about leaving Mr. Liyue alone in the palace, you can take him with you. The old servant still has to go to Rongle The Princess Mansion announced the decree, so I will leave first."
Manyao was stunned, since Zongzheng Wuyou carried her out of the prison of the Ministry of Justice, there have been countless rumors in the outside world, saying that the reason why Li Wang is not close to women is that he is a man, and recently he fell in love with Li, who is more beautiful than women in Yuanyue Tea Garden. Young Master Yue took him into the mansion while he was in prison. Some people even said that the assassination was actually carried out by Li Wang himself, and the purpose was to bring her back to the palace. Don't think about it, this must be a rumor spread by the prince. But what is the purpose of asking Zongzheng Wuyou to bring him into the palace for Emperor Lintian? Also, Eunuch Chen said just now that he was going to... Princess Rongle's mansion to announce the decree? Manyao was shocked, and a bad premonition spread in her heart.
The Ninth Prince stopped Eunuch Chen with rare respect, and said: "Eunuch, please stay! Eunuch said that he would go to Princess Rongle's mansion to announce the decree. Is it true that Princess Rongle is also going to enter the palace? Isn't it possible that after rewarding the officers and men today, they have to pay for it?" She holds a husband-picking banquet? It’s not so fast, it’s not even in June yet!”
Eunuch Chen said: "This old slave is only following orders to proclaim the decree. I don't know much about the rest. However, although His Majesty promised a six-month period, the marriage should not be delayed for too long. These days, His Majesty has been worrying about it." It's hard to sleep. If we take this opportunity to let the princess meet with everyone on the list, we can also enhance our relationship. Since His Highness Ninth Prince is on the list, you should share your worries with His Majesty! This old slave resigns!"
After Eunuch Chen left, Man Yao frowned, could it be that Emperor Lin Tian really wanted to take back the promise of the six-month period? Fortunately, before Ling'er and the others returned home, she told them how to deal with people in the palace. However, the troublesome thing is that Young Master Li Yue is going to enter the palace, and Princess Rong Le also has to enter the palace... I hope there will be no major problems!
The Ninth Prince grabbed Zongzheng Wuyou and said in a hurry: "Seventh brother, what should I do? If the eldest princess Rong Le chooses me, you have to help me!" His expression was like that of the eldest princess Rong Le. Like a scourge. Man Yao couldn't help frowning and asked: "Your Highness Ninth Prince is so worried about being favored by Princess Rong Le because of her ugly appearance?"
The Ninth Prince said: "It's true that I don't like ugly girls, but it's not all because of this. This woman looks good on the outside, but after marrying back home, there will be more troubles, so I don't want to marry a wife yet... But, if it's a beauty like you, Li Yue, then it's a different matter!" He said with a ridiculous smile on his face, and he moved closer.
Before Man Yao had time to dodge, she was pulled away by a big hand several steps away, and she staggered, almost unable to stand still. Looking up in surprise, Zongzheng Wuyou's eyes flashed, and he quickly lowered his eyes, expressionless, and said in a calm tone: "Go get ready, follow me into the palace in a while."
Man Yao glanced at the dark red blood on the sleeve, frowned, and left without saying anything.
The Ninth Prince said: "Seventh Brother, you made her unhappy by soiling her clothes."
Zongzheng Wuyou glanced at his hands, his expression was indifferent, as if those wounds had nothing to do with him, he continued to sit down and drink tea as if nothing had happened. The Ninth Prince glanced at his injured hand, and said helplessly, "I'm going back to prepare too. Brother Seven, don't forget to treat the wound."
After the Ninth Prince left for a while, when Man Yao came back, he was still wearing that dress, holding a cloth towel in his hand, and holding a small basin of water, and sat down beside him. Softly said: "Hand, give me."
Zongzheng Wuyou was startled. Didn't she frown because the blood on his hand stained her sleeve? ! Facing her clear eyes, there was undisguised worry in those eyes, which were extremely sincere. He unconsciously spread out his palm to her, it was already bloody. Man Yao's heart trembled slightly, he was still so indifferent after being hurt so badly!
Zongzheng Wuyou stared blankly at her carefully cleaning his wound, picking out the debris that had penetrated into his skin one by one, with a very serious expression on his face, as if he was dealing with an event that had a lot to do with her. Her movements were gentle, making the slight pain from those wounds seem to turn into an indescribable complex emotion and spread in her heart little by little, a little warm, a little warm. I can't remember how many years I haven't had this warm feeling.
"Aman..." He couldn't help calling her name softly.
"Huh?" Man Yao raised her eyes to look at him, and saw the softness in his eyes that was too late to clean up, it was all the cold expression that had faded away, and there was a truth that she had never felt before.
Zongzheng Wuyou met her eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything, quickly turned his head, restrained his thoughts, and lowered his eyes and said lightly: "Hurry up, it's time to enter the palace."