The White-Haired Imperial Concubine

Chapter 53

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Although Man Yao was prepared, she still couldn't help being shocked, it was really him! Why did Zongzheng Wuyou appear there and just happened to save her? It was so easy for Bochou to bring her back to the General's Mansion. She thought that for such a proud and conceited person like him, no matter whether the last sentence he asked her was true or false, he would embarrass him because of her refusal. From then on, he hated her deeply and treated her as a stranger. But during the day, when her life was hanging by a thread, his god-like figure flying towards her was so eager. When she fell into his arms, she seemed to be able to feel the obvious panic in his undulating chest. It was an emotion that never belonged to him. It made her almost feel that she was the life of that person at the moment before she fell into a coma. an integral part of.

For Zongzheng Wuyou, she thought that she had already forgotten him; she thought that she would be at peace when she heard his name again and would not be distressed; she thought that his reappearance would not disturb her heart." The uninjured hand touched his chest, grabbed the clothes on his chest tightly, closed his eyes, and the wound buried in his heart was torn open again.

Ling'er noticed that there was a change in her complexion, so she quickly helped her to lie down, and said worriedly: "Master, don't think so much, just have a good rest." She took a deep breath, calmed down, patted Ling'er's hand, and said softly: "You are also injured, go and rest quickly. Tell Xiao Sha to come in, I have something to tell him."

"oh."

When Xiao Sha came in, the only lamp in the room was blown out by the wind. Everything was plunged into darkness, and he knelt far away. In the dark night, his back was still straight, and he didn't say a word.

Man Yao lay quietly, a kind of exhaustion from the bottom of her heart stretched out silently, she would feel tired even if she opened her eyes. I vaguely recalled that a year ago, it was also such a night, Xiao Sha once said that if she didn't want to marry, he could take her away. At that time, he risked his own life and death, and she was moved in her heart, but now, she turned her head, Seeing the cool white moonlight hitting that resolute body on a hot summer night, I feel an indescribable sense of loneliness. She opened her mouth slowly, her voice was cold and indifferent, and said, "Xiao Sha, why are you... kneeling."

Xiao Sha lowered his eyes, staring at the light gray floor tiles in front of him, tightly shut his mouth, the pain of struggling loomed in his eyes, all buried in the darkness.

After waiting for a long time, but still did not see him answering, Man Yao laughed at herself coldly, and said softly: "Since there is no reason, then stop kneeling. You... go out, I am going to rest."

Xiao Sha didn't get up immediately, but raised his eyes slowly, looking at the woman lying on the bed in the distance, his eyes seemed to have tens of thousands of words but he couldn't say anything, the corner of his resolute mouth slightly twitched, but finally he didn't say anything. Open your mouth.

Man Yao looked away, facing the quiet crescent moon outside the window, whispered Xiao Sha, do you know? In this world, there are only you and Ling'er, who I have never guarded against." You said, "Is there any door worthy of my trust in this world? When the sword falls into the lake and the body flies out, run wildly." The eyes of the man in black wearing a mask on the edge of the cliff were full of grief and pain, and the word "Master" was trembling on the lips under half of the mask, which she could see clearly.

Xiao Sha's body shook, and a hole was ripped open in his heart.

Manyao laid hands on him, and said in a weary voice: Go ahead. "

The sound of slow footsteps gradually faded away, and Xiao Sha slowly walked out of the Qing Mi Garden. Just as he walked out the door, he felt a gust of wind blowing towards his ears, and a cold light shone out, piercing his heart. Steering away from Duo Mang, he used his hand to block the long moment of the visitor, and slapped the visitor with a backhand palm, hitting the visitor's chest.

There was only a clang, a sound of iron hitting the ground mixed with a muffled grunt from the man.

Xiao Sha took a closer look, was startled, and frowned, "Ling'er? What are you doing?"

Ling'er staggered back three steps, clutched her wounded chest, turned her head and stared at him fiercely, her eyes were full of anger and reproach, and said angrily, "What else can I do? Of course I will kill you. You" you Damn it! "In the middle of the master, a man in black wearing a mask is rushing towards the lake, and the tense and sad eyes are with her, she may be confused, maybe playful, but she is not stupid, such a strange look, The familiar aura made her vaguely aware of the identity of this person, but she was not sure. It was not until she hid outside and heard what the master said that she was sure that the person was Xiao Sha. If she was not afraid of the master's sadness, she really wanted to Go straight into the house.

Xiao Sha turned his head away, closed his mouth and did not speak again. The night was very quiet, the air was hot and stuffy, and even breathing was burning, stuffy in the heart, making it hard to breathe.

Ling'er asked again why did you do these things without telling the truth from your master? Who made you do it? If the emperor knows that you have hurt the master, he will definitely punish you. "

Xiao Sha sneered, looked at Ling'er's innocent eyes, and said coldly: Punishment? snort! If you are really doing it for her own good, then don’t send him any more news, Your Majesty, he’s not the kind of person you see with your eyes. You think you’re doing this for her own good, but sooner or later you’ll hurt her.”

You nonsense! Seeing that he not only didn't answer her question, but also blamed Emperor Qiyun, Ling'er became more and more angry and said: The emperor is the one who loves the master the most, he is the elder brother of the master, and he will never harm the master.

Xiao Sha sneered sneeringly, because he had something on his mind and didn't want to get involved with her, so he missed her and strode away.

The next day, Emperor Lintian stole the decree, Prince Chenfeng was unwell, and the flower viewing banquet was postponed for seven days. After lying in bed for four days, Man Yao gradually got better. For the past four days, Fu Tzu came back to accompany her every morning after the morning court, and it can be said that he cared for her in every possible way.

Seven days later, the flower viewing banquet was held in the northern suburbs of the capital. Yunlian Mountain Summer Palace is specially used for Emperor Lintian and his concubines, princes and princesses to spend the summer. Yunlian Mountain is beautiful, quiet and elegant. The pavilions, terraces and buildings in the other palace, rockery and strange rocks, are exquisitely built; Yunqiao, Qushui, bamboo forest and green lake are quiet and picturesque. The dinner was held in the Holy Lotus Garden. There is a huge Bitang in the garden. In the center of the Bitang, three water platforms and pavilions stand in a triangular shape. The design is exquisite and natural, and they are connected. In April, emerald green lotus leaves cover the whole pond, and the muddy water surface cannot be seen at all. In June, lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the colors are competing for beauty.

When Manyao arrived with Fu Zhao, there was still more than half an hour before the banquet, but the Guanhe Hall was already very lively. The Chinese, military officials and female relatives of the hall gathered in several places, chatting very vigorously, and the atmosphere in the hall was extremely harmonious. And the most eye-catching ones are the well-dressed officials and aristocratic ladies, all of them are fat and thin, with pretty makeup and eyes full of anticipation. Covering his face with his sleeves, he made a shy appearance, he was really more charming than a flower, suppressing the lotus color of Bichi. When viewing flowers, it turns out that what you appreciate is not the flowers in the pond, but the beauties. Man Yao recalled that Fu Tzu said that Emperor Lin Tian held this banquet for two purposes, one of which was to choose a wife for the prince of Dust Wind Country, and the other purpose was unknown

Seeing that Fu Zhao and Manyao had arrived, everyone greeted them immediately with smiles on their faces, exchanging a few pleasantries.

What Man Yao is wearing today is a moon-white cloud brocade satin gown that Xi Zhao specially prepared for Si, with flowing gauze and wide sleeves, it is a rare and precious thing at a glance. Her black hair was tied up, and she simply pulled a mane, which looked casual and natural without losing the noble air. I don't know which adult's wife embraced Man Yao enthusiastically when she saw it, and said with a smile on her face: "This is Princess Rong Le, right? Sure enough, she was born with a beautiful country and a beautiful country, and with this attire, she looks like a fairy! No wonder you have broken the taboo of not being close to the king. With you here tonight, these princess princesses will join in the fun. "She deliberately lowered her voice in the last sentence, but the people next to her could still hear it clearly.

Man Yao's body froze, the lady's words of praise and derogation sounded like praise, but in fact it meant that she was already married and was still restless, the prince chose a wife, she should dress herself up as a married woman common point. She frowned slightly, knowing without looking that all the women's family members were focusing on her, as if she was their biggest opponent.

This lady is really good at joking, Rong Le is already a married woman, how can she be compared with all the young ladies who are as young as flowers and jade. "She broke away from the sleeves that the lady was holding on to without any trace. She maintained the superficial etiquette and dealt with it in a moderate manner, which calmed down the unwarranted hostility of the crowd. Another lady stepped forward and said with a smile: "Princess Today's clothes are really beautiful, are they new products from Jinyifang? It is priceless at a glance. "

It was prepared by the general for Rongle, but Rongle is not sure where he bought it from. "Man Yao responded lightly.

Look at how kind General Fu treats the princess! "

Yes, yes, if my lord treats me half as well as the general treats the princess, I will wake up laughing from my dreams. "

Hehehe"

Everyone laughed, Man Yao's body hadn't healed yet, and being surrounded by everyone bumped into the wound from time to time, it was very painful. She frowned slightly, she really didn't have the heart to deal with these people, and said lightly: "Ladies and gentlemen, talk slowly." Then she nodded politely, missed her body, and went straight to find a suitable seat and sit down. Then the wives made fun of her, curled their lips, and ignored her, and reunited to chat and laugh.

Fu Zhao socialized with all the officials, but he didn't care about her. Man Yao sat alone, looking lonely and proud among the lively crowd.

The sky is getting darker, and the completely open Guanzhu Hall has been filled with palace lanterns of various colors. The lights are pouring down, reflecting a pool of old flowers, as if a girl who has not left the pavilion puts on the most beautiful makeup, making her look even more delicate and beautiful.

Master, if you feel bored, go out for a walk. "Ling'er proposed. He Tian stood up and walked to the side of the railing. Although the scenery outside is beautiful, but in such an atmosphere, even breathing is full of boredom. Man Yao nodded and led Ling'er down quietly. Guanhe Hall.

As soon as I left the Holy Lotus Garden, I felt that the air outside seemed to be much better. They walked slowly along the trail on the left, turned a rockery, and suddenly heard a sound of beating and cursing. Man Yao frowned, why is it not clean anywhere, she didn't want to meddle in other business, she was about to turn around and leave when she heard a male voice scolding: Bitch, what are you doing out here alone? Do you want to find your worry-free brother? snort! If Li Wang had taken a liking to you as a bitch, you wouldn't have married me, "I tell you, since your father married you to me, you should give me peace of mind. , See if I don't peel your skin! After that, there was another burst of punching and kicking.

Manyao was startled, and immediately followed the sound. Behind the rockery, there was a woman curled up on the ground, her clothes were soiled, her hair was messy, and there was a trace of blood on the corner of her mouth, but she was looking at the man who was punching her with a sneer. The man was even more furious, and was about to kick her in the face.

"Stop it." Man Yao shouted.

The man frowned and looked back, his eyes lit up when he saw Man Yao, and his saliva almost dripped out. She smiled wretchedly and said: Yo, where did this beauty come from? Did you come here to comfort me because you saw my young master was lonely? , this is the son of Xiaoyaohou, Xiao Bu, a well-known rascal in the capital, and the husband of Princess Zhaoyun. After saying this, he leaned over and stretched out his hand to lift Man Yao's chin.

Man Yao took a step back, Ling'er strode forward, grabbed his hand, and said angrily, "Who are you? How dare you be unreasonable to my master"

The man's arm clicked, and he yelled repeatedly, cursing loudly: "You are so brave, you don't even ask who I am, you just dare, "Ah... I won't say it, I won't say it anymore , you let me go. "

Manyao smiled sarcastically, and said, "Ling'er, let him go."

Ling'er let go of her hand and threw the man to the ground. The man was stunned, he got up, his face turned dark, "Who are you guys. Young master, "I care about my own woman, it's none of your business, what do you do to stop me?"

Man Yao ignored him, and gave Ling'er a wink, and Ling'er immediately went to help Princess Zhaoyun on the ground to get up. She looked at the woman and couldn't tell what it was like in her heart. She remembered that this woman, who was once innocent and naive, boldly showed her love to Zongzheng Wuyou in order to stay with her beloved regardless of worldly views, willing not to have a status, was finally rejected, left with hatred, and married such a famous woman... A messy man, now he has to suffer humiliation and beating from his husband because of his former love. The reason why her husband is so arrogant must be because Princess Zhaoyun's father Yan Guogong died suddenly half a year ago. Zhaoyun's older brothers were all born in a prostitute, and they didn't care about her life or death at all.

This is probably the greatest tragedy for women in this era. Without the barrier of power, people will be discriminated against.

Man Yao looked at the man with sharp eyes, and said in a deep voice that beating a woman is not done by a man. Although Duke Yan is gone, Princess Zhaoyun still has the title of Princess Zhaoyun, you have abused her so much , is to despise the imperial power and be dissatisfied with His Majesty. If it gets out, I'm afraid it's inappropriate! "

A trace of fear flashed in the man's eyes, and he immediately warned harshly: "If you dare to speak out, I, I will definitely not spare you!"

Ling'er sneered and said, "So what if you say it?" My master is the wife of Princess Rongle, the eldest princess of Qiyun Kingdom, the wife of the Great General of Weiguo, what can you do? "

When the man heard this, his pupils shrank. No matter how he didn't understand the situation in the court, he knew that the power of the General of the Wei State was far greater than his father Hou Ye who had no real power. I had to hold back my dying heart. Shui, spat at her, cursed: "All the way." Then he left quickly.

"Thank you, Mr. Liyue, no, thank you, Princess Rong Le, for your rescue!" Zhao Yun's impression of Manyao is still in her appearance when she was disguised as a man.

"The princess doesn't need to be too polite." Manyao helped her up and handed her a silk handkerchief.

Zhaoyun took it, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, slipped off his sleeve, and his exposed arm was covered with bruises and bruises. Man Yao shook her head and ordered: "Ling'er, go find some wound medicine and tell me I need it."

Ling'er left in response.

Zhaoyun smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, princess. It's been so long since I've seen you, I didn't expect the princess to know Zhaoyun. If the princess doesn't mind, can you accompany Zhaoyun for a walk? There is a lake over there, and many white lotuses bloom in the lake. I want to see it. "

Man Yao nodded and said, "Okay." Looking at Zhao Yun, she couldn't help sighing that life can really change a person completely. Today's Zhao Yun is no longer the innocent and lively at the beginning, looks melancholy and calm, but also matured a lot.

"Sister Rong Le, can I call you that?" Zhao Yun asked expectantly.

Manyao laughed

"Of course." For some reason, she felt such pity for this woman, maybe it was because they were all hurt by the same man.

Walking on the secluded tree-lined path, they are very quiet. There are no lights here, and the light gray color of the sky is reflected everywhere.

Zhaoyun walked beside her, occasionally turning to look at her, always hesitating to speak.

If the princess has something to say, it's okay to say it. "Man Yao said with a gentle smile on his face.

Zhao Yun said: "Sister Rong Le just call me Zhao Yun."

Man Yao said: "Okay. If Zhao Yun has anything to say, just say it."

Zhao Yun lowered his head, his eyes were gloomy, bit his lips, and said, "Sister Rong Le, he's back, you know that?" "

Man Yao was slightly taken aback, she naturally knew who she was referring to when she said him. She lowered her eyes, pursed her lips, and remained silent.

Zhao Yun laughed at himself and said, "Sister, you must be thinking, why can't I forget him when he treated me so well? It's been a year, and she has a lot of things in her heart, and she has nowhere to complain.

Man Yao took a deep breath and sighed: "It's not easy to forget someone". "She understands this truth very well.

"Yeah, it's so difficult. Sister Rongle, in the past year, have you, "Have you had a happy life?" "

Man Yao's body stiffened slightly, her footsteps faltered, then she nodded almost imperceptibly, and gave a soft "En" as an answer.

Zhaoyun turned his head and looked into Man Yao's eyes, with a desolate smile but a clear expression. In fact, if you are lucky or not, why ask? The first time I remember seeing her was in the tea garden that was as beautiful as a fairyland. At that time, she was still dressed as a man, her eyes were as clear and dazzling as glass, but now it is empty and silent. She stopped, looked at Man Yao, and said, "Sister, actually, I really envy you. When I didn't know you were a woman, I wished I was a man so that I could be like you, Stay by his side. But I found out later that this is not a question of male and female identity. It is undeniable that I was really jealous of you at that time, and even hated you. "

Manyao also stopped in her tracks. During those days, "she would rather not have those days, so that she would not have so much bitterness in her heart." She smiled coldly, calmed down her thoughts, turned around and said indifferently: "I don't hate now." up.

Zhaoyun shook his head and laughed at himself: He doesn't like me, so what's the use of me hating you? "

For example, she thought clearly. Man Yao smiled lightly and didn't speak any more, it didn't matter to her whether she hated it or not.

The two of them stepped on the stone road and entered a garden while talking. This garden is not too big, but it is Man Yao's favorite. I saw a green lake in the garden reflecting the green and emerald willows on the shore. The willow branches and leaves hanging on the water swayed gently in the breeze, and ripples rippled in circles, as if the waves of the calm lake accidentally arise.

The white lotus in the lake is in full bloom. Against the backdrop of the clear water of the lake, the holy and elegant posture is like a fairy. A small boat was docked quietly by the lake, and the view from the cabin could not be seen.

Zhao Yun stared fixedly at the blooming white lotuses, with a sad expression, and asked, "Sister Rong Le, do you know the reason why His Majesty ordered the officials and their families to attend the flower viewing banquet tonight?" "

Manyao casually said, "I heard it's for the prince of the dusty kingdom." "

This is just one of them. "Zhaoyun paused again, turned around and looked straight at Manyao, and said slowly: "There is another reason for Brother Wuyou to choose a concubine. "

Man Yao's heart was shocked, remembering what Bo Chou had said and then stopped, so it was so! Is he finally going to choose a concubine? She just felt a stabbing pain in her chest. The dark clouds in the sky seemed to be overwhelming, making her a little breathless.

Zhao Yun reached out to shake her hand, only to feel that her fingertips were cold. "Sister Rong Le hasn't forgotten Brother Wuyou, has she? No matter how good General Fu treats you, if you don't like him, how can you be happy?"

Man Yao suddenly felt that since when did Zhao Yun's eyes become so sharp? Could it be because she said what was on her mind? Man Yao habitually pursed her lips, pressing all her emotions into the bottom of her heart, no matter whether it would make a big hole or not. She turned her head away slightly, retracted her hand, and said lightly: "You are wrong, I am very happy. Forget one person, fall in love with another person, actually" "It's not that difficult." She is not used to exposing her wounds in front of the eyes of others. But if it was really simple, why did she find it difficult to say such a sentence

As her words fell, there seemed to be a muffled sound that came from nowhere, it was very light but extremely dull, it didn't sound like something heard by the ears, it was more like a feeling from the heart. She thought it was an illusion.

Zhao Yun was stunned, probably not expecting her to answer like this. She smiled and said, "It's easy to lie to others about this kind of thing, but it's very difficult to lie to yourself."

Manyao tightened her hands, "I'll go back first, before it's too late, "The general is afraid that he will come out to find me. "She turned around and left as she spoke, Zhao Yun shouted: Sister Rongle, do you really have the heart for him to be unhappy all his life?"

Man Yao's heart was stabbed again, she turned her back to Zhao Yun, raised her chin slightly, and said that whether he is lucky or not is beyond my control. Besides, isn't he about to choose a concubine? "

He can't choose what he wants. "Zhaoyun caught up with two steps and grabbed her arm, 'I don't know what kind of entanglement you have, but I know that he refused me and hurt me because he didn't love me, and he was in your wedding Saying something like that hurt you precisely because he's in love with you."

Zongzheng Wuyou fell in love with her? She doesn't know, and it doesn't make any sense to delve into it now. Man Yao only looked at Zhao Yun, and asked, don't you hate him? "

Zhao Yun let go of her hand and took two steps back, tears welling up in her eyes. She shaped the direction in the lake, her voice was desolate and complained, "I hate him, I hate him for not wanting to give me happiness, and I hate him even more for making myself unhappy!"

Unexpectedly, Zhaoyun's feelings for Zongzheng Wuyou are so deep and strong, Man Yao sighed: "Zhaoyun, forget about him, he is a heartless person. No matter how much you do for him, he will not appreciate it."

you are wrong! Sister Rong Le, you are really wrong. "Zhaoyun shook his head vigorously, and the tears fell like broken beads. Manyao's heart was shocked. When the man punched her just now, there was no sign of her crying. At this moment Just because she said that Zongzheng Wuyou was heartless and ruthless, she was so sad.

Zhao Yun said: "Brother Wuyou was not like this before! My mother and Brother Wuyou's mother are very good sisters. My father hated me because my mother died of dystocia when giving birth to me, and often refused to feed me. Eat, after Aunt Yun heard about it, she felt sorry for me, so she took me to the palace to care for her younger brother. The prostitute Yun’s health is not good, and Wuyou is very filial to Auntie, and she is also very kind to me. Until I was four years old At that time, I don’t know why, Aunt Yun, Auntie suddenly left us and left, “Brother Wuyou locked himself in the underground stone room you went to last time for several days, and almost died.” It's changed a lot, I never saw him really caring about anyone or anything again." She sniffed, wiped her tears, and the more she talked, the more emotional she became, and she said, "But, sister, you are different. For you, there was a big wedding, for you... He has been away from the capital for more than a year, and he has never stopped visiting Jieniang for more than three months",

Zhaoyun choked up and couldn't continue. From her broken words, Man Yao heard that the death of Zongzheng Wuyou's mother had dealt a great blow to him. Since her health has been in poor health, a normal death should not happen. With such a big impact, could it be that the death of Concubine Yun Gui was really as strange as the rumors said? Zongzheng Wuyou's hatred of Emperor Lintian has something to do with this matter, right? I don't know what kind of pain it is that can make a child of how old would rather shut himself up in such a dark stone room than come out to face others? Thinking of those three days, Zongzheng Wuyou was so quiet that there was no such a person, and there was a slight pain in his heart. This realization surprised Manyao, that she would still feel sorry for him." It should be her proper emotion! She became more and more confused, and she didn't know how to comfort Zhaoyun.

After a while, Zhao Yun's mood gradually stabilized. She stepped forward and held Man Yao's arm tightly, and looked at her with tearful eyes, "Sister Rong Le, I hope he is happy, I want him to be happy." Want him to be happy! Only you can give it."

Facing such an infatuated woman, Man Yao didn't know what to say. In front of Zhaoyun, her former feelings seemed to be very small. After all, is she too selfish? She wants to protect herself too much, so whenever she is hurt, she wants to hide her heart. Is this wrong? She just didn't want to get hurt more. Pulling Zhao Yun's hand, he sighed helplessly. Now that things have come to this point, they can't go back, they can't go back again, what's the use of thinking about it? The bitterness in my heart is like a poisonous vine, once touched, it will spread endlessly. She lowered her eyelids, covering the emptiness in her eyes.

Seeing that her face seemed indifferent, Zhaoyun's eyes were full of resentment, she stepped back unsteadily, smiled sadly, and murmured in a low voice: I understand, you don't love him, what's the use of begging you, you Never really loved him at all! "

Man Yao's body trembled, her tightly pressed lips turned pale. Has she never loved? If you have never loved, why do you feel so sad? She would rather she never loved. Turning around, I don't want to see Zhaoyun's disappointed and resentful expression again

Looking at the woman's back, Zhao Yun kept shaking her head, kept backing away, kept backing her feet, and there was a bang, and a scream came from the corner of the garden gate: "Which short-sighted servant dared to bump into this woman?" Palace? Are you tired of living "Ah, my South Sea Pearl"

Manyao turned around, only to see a beautiful woman about 20 years old in gorgeous clothes was supported by a palace lady, her face was full of anger, her phoenix eyes were wide-eyed. There were round pearls scattered under her feet.

Ma'am, are you all right? "The maid asked hurriedly.

Hey, that woman just slapped the maid who was asking questions. Does Ben Gong seem to be okay? This South Sea pearl was only rewarded to me by His Majesty yesterday. "

The maid was so frightened that she hurriedly knelt down, half of her face was already swollen. The woman stared angrily at Zhao Yun who was stunned, and saw that her face was stained with tears, her hair was disheveled, her clothes were torn in several places, and she looked in a state of distress. She thought she was a slave from some palace, so she raised her hand and slapped her face Slamming it down heavily, Man Yao was startled, flew over, grasped the woman's hand, and said indifferently, "My lady, please calm down." It is not wise to provoke concubines, she has never liked to meddle in other people's business, but such a show Clouds are always unbearable to watch.

The woman froze for a moment, turned her head to look at Manyao, and a layer of hostility appeared in her eyes instantly, which was the natural reaction of a beautiful woman when she saw a more beautiful woman than her. Who are you?" How dare you stop this servant, Bengong Jiaoli!" The maid behind the woman immediately snapped, "Bold! Hurry up and let go of Concubine Lian's hand.

It turns out that she has been doting on the harem for half a year? Pretty domineering concubine Lian! Only then did Man Yao carefully look at her face, and couldn't help being stunned for a moment, this Concubine Lian's face was somewhat similar to Zongzheng Wuyou! Hearing that Zongzheng Wuyou resembles his mother, it seems that this concubine is just a substitute. Man Yao let go of her hand, saluted slightly, and said: My wife, Rong Le, has seen Concubine Lian. It is really a last resort to pretend to be Empress Qi, please forgive me. The slaves that the empress spoke of were not slaves, but Princess Zhaoyun. "

She is the princess of Zhaoyun County." I thought she was some unruly girl in the palace! Who do you say you are? Rongle?" Concubine Lian suddenly frowned and stared, "You are Bo The general's wife, Princess Rong Le of Qiyun Kingdom?"

yes…

Concubine Lian's eyes were ruthless. A few days ago, her younger brother was beaten by her guards. General Fu apologized and only said a few innocuous words, but his younger brother lay in bed for nearly half a month. Since entering the palace, His Majesty has always been obedient and doting to her, and has always obeyed her in everything. Only this matter, His Majesty said that since General Fu personally apologized, let it go. But she couldn't make it through.

Concubine Lian took a few steps in her trap, held her head high, and said in a manly voice, "Even if she is the Princess Zhaoyun, she collided with this palace and destroyed the things bestowed by His Majesty. she should too

Man Yao frowned, and said calmly: "I don't think Zhaoyun bumped into the empress on purpose. The empress has a lot of adults. For the sake of her being a junior, it is not too much to forgive her once. As for this South Sea pearl... There is also a string. Tomorrow, the minister's wife will ask someone to send it to the palace for the empress. "

Concubine Lian smiled and said that this palace doesn't pay much attention to a string of pearls, what this palace cares about is His Majesty's affection, do you understand. Since you protect her so much, pick up the pearls on the ground one by one for Ben Gong, and collect them all. I will not pursue today's matter. If you can't pick them all up, it's not just her, even you who committed the crime of impersonating Qi Bengong will be punished together. Remember, it is one hundred and nine.

Nanhai Zhenshu necklaces are usually composed of 108 pieces, and Concubine Lian deliberately added one more, so that they can't get all of them even if they want to. Man Yao naturally knew that Concubine Lian was deliberately embarrassing them, and it was simply because she held a grudge against Xiao Sha for beating her younger brother, and now that she had the opportunity, she would naturally not let it go easily. She smiled lightly and said: Your Majesty, forgive me, it’s not that the ministers don’t want to pick it up, but it’s getting late, and the dinner party will start in a while, if it’s because of these pearls from the juniper, it’s delayed to attend the dinner given by His Majesty. Long Yan, "It's not good."

This palace is out of control. "Concubine Lian is used to being arrogant, thinking that with His Majesty's love for her, this little thing is nothing. She didn't take Man Yao's words to heart.

Master, master, where are you? Little, Ling'er found someone to get the medicine, but when she went back to the rockery, she couldn't see anyone. She thought something happened, so she called her everywhere anxiously.

Manyao smiled helplessly and sighed. Since Concubine Lian insisted on this, there was nothing Rong Le could do. "After that, she called Ling'er, the voice was not loud, but it spread far away. Ling'er came in response to the sound, and Man Yao took the medicine in her hand, and told you to go back and tell the general, I tied all of Concubine Lian's hands. Pearl will go to the dinner again so that he doesn't have to come out and look for me."

Ling'er froze for a moment, stared in shock and said: "What?" Master, you want to pick up pearls for others? How about that

Man Yao winked at her, and said in an irrefutable tone: "Go quickly, lest the general won't see me for a long time, you should worry." "

Ling'er reluctantly left.

Zhao Yun felt that she caused the matter, felt a little sorry for Man Yao, and said, "Sister Rong Le, I broke the necklace, I can just come to the juniper." As he said that, he wanted to squat down to pick it up, But Man Yao stopped her mouth

Concubine Lian said, "You both have to pick it up."

Manyao smiled and said that was natural. It's just that it's very dark now, I can't see clearly, I may accidentally step on this incomparably precious South Sea pearl, it's better to wait for Ling'er to bring the lamp before fastening it. "

Night has fallen and the moon is just showing its head. Not far away, in the cabin by the lake, the Ninth Prince couldn't bear to come out to help several times, but was stopped by Zongzheng Wuyou.

The Ninth Prince was puzzled, frowned and asked Seventh Brother in a low voice, I don't understand, even if you could bear to see Zhaoyun being bullied, how could you bear to see Liyue being bullied by that arrogant and lame woman? I get it, you were annoyed by Li Yue's words just now, weren't you? "

Zongzheng Wuyou leaned against his body, his ink-like hair was hanging down on the plank of the boat, and the tip of his hair was stained with the overturned tea leaves. A drop of bright red on the tea leaves was like a drop of blood from a person's heart. He lowered his eyes, his eyes as dark as a deep pool, just like the sky outside at this moment, dim and dull. She said that it is not that difficult to forget someone and fall in love with another person. These words fell into his heart, every word was like a heavy hammer, and the pain was boundless.

He moved his somewhat stiff body, his eyes slowly moved up, and looked at the blurry figure at the gate of the garden through the narrow gap of the window, "Why does she need other people's help to deal with that stupid woman!" She is not A man who likes to accept favors, especially to him.

The Ninth Prince nodded, he knew that Seventh Brother would not deliberately let her be bullied, because he knew she could deal with that woman. He just found that woman displeased, with a face that was five points similar to that of Seventh Brother, who was rampant and domineering in the palace, and he got angry when he saw it. Seventh brother, Zhaoyun is really kind to you, I have nothing to say. I heard that the guy surnamed Xiao treated her very badly, beating and scolding her, that's just right. As the saying goes, if you beat a dog, it depends on the owner. Duke Yan is dead, but that kid doesn't even think about it. Who raised Zhao Yun? "

Zongzheng Wuyou glanced at him sideways, his eyes were as cold as the lake water at night, and said lazily: If you want to help her, just say it straight, beat around the bush. "

The Ninth Prince was exposed on the spot, he chuckled, raised his eyebrows and said in his usual thick-faced, 'I'm thinking of Brother Seven.

Zongzheng Wuyou didn't look at him anymore, Zhaoyun's words were right, he couldn't choose the person he wanted in this concubine selection banquet. This was the condition he offered a year ago when he left the capital to go to the fiefdom. One year later, he returned to Beijing to choose a concubine and let him arrange. He thought that one year was enough to forget a person.

At that time, he was disheartened.

Red face, white hair, pain