When Wen Qingzhu woke up again, it was already bright.
Lu Tao's call came to my ears: "Miss, it's time to get up. Miss Pei is waiting for you outside the door."
Opening his eyes drowsily, Wen Qingzhu looked outside, sat up and asked, "Where is the prince?"
"The prince has left. Miss Pei came over this morning and happened to meet him. I felt that something was not right about the atmosphere." Lu Tao thought for a moment.
When Wen Qingzhu heard this, he completely woke up, raised his hand and ordered: "Help me dress up."
After about half an hour, she came out and saw Pei Dongli at the door.
"come in."
Wen Qingzhu sat in front of the table, which had already been set with two sets of bowls and chopsticks.
After Pei Dongli came in, he saluted: "I've met Madam."
Wen Qingzhu twitched his lips: "Since Mr. Pei has said that I want you to stay with me, why are you being so polite? Sit down."
Pei Dongli looked up at her, nodded and sat opposite Wen Qingzhu.
After breakfast, Wen Qingzhu took Pei Dongli for a walk in the courtyard corridor.
The weather is very good today, the spring scenery is bright, and Wen Qingzhu's mood has improved a lot.
"Miss Pei, take a look, how are the hibiscus flowers in this yard blooming?"
Pei Dongli glanced around and saw that there were all kinds of flowers in the yard, among which the hibiscus was just the most inconspicuous one.
She pondered for a moment and replied softly: "It's elegant and leisurely. If Madam likes it, you can arrange flowers alone or as decoration. It's both very good."
Wen Qingzhu chuckled lightly and looked at her sideways: "Miss Pei is so talented, she really shouldn't have to live in the Marquis' Mansion."
"Madam!" Pei Dongli showed a trace of panic. He didn't know how to place his hands and looked very nervous.
The smile on Wen Qingzhu's face deepened, but he didn't say much.
Instead, he walked to the small pavilion, walked in and sat down.
Lu Tao took a look, turned around and retreated with the accompanying little maid.
Pei Dongli looked at their leaving figures, raised his eyes, and saw the corners of Wen Qingzhu's lips that seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
"Miss Pei must know that I taught the prince. His ability is more than enough to deal with ordinary people. Even the ministers of the court can handle it as long as they shoot arrows secretly. But this time he fell into your hands."
Wen Qingzhu's tone slowly changed from calm to displeased, and his eyes staring at Pei Dongli were full of scrutiny.
After a few moments of silence, Pei Dongli blessed himself again and replied calmly: "Compared to me, Miss Fu Jue is more suitable for the palace."
Wen Qingzhu just looked at her quietly. This Pei Dongli was too calm.
After a moment of silence, Wen Qingzhu pointed to the seat opposite: "Sit down, there are some things I need to confirm with you."
"Thank you madam, I'll stay standing. If madam likes it, I can be by your side to serve you in the future." Pei Dongli's posture became lower and lower, his expression as obedient as a little sheep.
Wen Qingzhu smiled and did not force her. He just asked: "Master Pei means that you should stay in the Hou Mansion to save your life. What do you mean?"
"I listen to my brother." Pei Dongli lowered his head, still maintaining his original tone.
Wen Qingzhu stood up: "Well, you can accompany me to the palace."
As soon as these words came out, Pei Dongli's back visibly stiffened.
But she quickly agreed in a low voice.
The carriage quickly left the Marquis' Mansion, and when it arrived at the entrance of the palace, it met Fu Yu who was about to enter the palace.
Wen Qingzhu's carriage had entered the palace directly, but she felt that it was not an emergency, so she had to follow normal rules.
So as soon as they got off the carriage, a familiar voice came from in front of them.
"lady?"
After Wen Qingzhu stood firm, he looked up and saw Fu Yu standing at the door, looking towards Pei Dongli behind her.
"Why did Master Fu enter the palace at this time?" Wen Qingzhu walked up to him and stopped.
Fu Yu looked away and answered with cupped hands: "Something happened yesterday. I came to the palace today to see Jue'er."
Wen Qingzhu raised his hand and pointed in front: "I happen to have something to do and need to see the prince, why don't I drop by?"
"Of course it's no problem." Fu Yu agreed, looking up at Pei Dongli who was behind Wen Qingzhu, "Didn't Miss Pei get injured yesterday? Why are you following Madam today?"
Wen Qingzhu looked back and explained with a clear look: "Yesterday Mr. Pei sent her to the Marquis Mansion. He had dinner with Miss Pei this morning and found that there was nothing wrong with her, so he wanted to help bring her into the palace. .”
Fu Yu's heart sank. Wen Qingzhu here had already turned around and walked inside.
When they arrived at the entrance of the East Palace, they were greeted not by Xiao Fangzi but by a strange palace maid.
She has a delicate appearance, wearing the clothes of a female official, and salutes: "My slave Bai Di has met Madam, Master Fu, and Miss Pei."
Wen Qingzhu was slightly surprised. This female officer looked different.
If it wasn't enough, she didn't ask any more questions and raised her hand to let Bai Di lead them in.
At the door of the study, Fu Jue stood in front of Jiang Yuanhan, talking about something.
Hearing the movement at the door, both of them looked over.
Fu Jue had already pulled up his hair and was wearing Liangdi's regular clothes.
Turning around, he saw Fu Yu with joy on his face, but he didn't want to see Pei Dongli next to Wen Qingzhu.
Before the joy faded, his face turned pale.
Wen Qingzhu walked forward quickly and saluted Jiang Yuanhan, then turned to look at Fu Jue and looked him up and down.
Then he praised: "As expected of the daughter of the Fu family, she looks really good."
Fu Jue responded in a panic, his hands under his sleeves trembling, and he didn't hear Wen Qingzhu's next words clearly.
At this time, Jiang Yuanhan opened his mouth and gave instructions: "Liang Di, go down and see Zhao'er. I will entertain you here."
Fu Yu originally came to see Fu Jue, so he immediately asked for instructions and left with him.
Jiang Yuanhan waved his hand in response.
As soon as they left, Bai Di came in with four young eunuchs and two lit upholstered chairs.
"Sister, please sit down."
Wen Qingzhu nodded and sat down, but Pei Dongli stood motionless.
Jiang Yuanhan asked pointedly: "Miss Pei, don't you like this chair? Why don't you sit on it?"
"Your Highness, please calm down. I know I am guilty and should not sit down." Pei Dongli immediately knelt on the ground.
Jiang Yuanhan said in a calm tone: "Since you know that you are guilty, then go and stand at the door to think about your fault."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Pei Dongli stood up quickly.
When she looked up, she saw Bai Di respectfully asking her to go out. Pei Dongli hesitated to speak, but finally agreed and left.
When there was no one else in the hall, Wen Qingzhu said leisurely: "What happened yesterday?"
"Sister didn't ask Pei Dongli?" Jiang Yuanhan was a little surprised. If her sister came here at this time, she should have already asked.
Wen Qingzhu smiled and said, "I don't trust the Pei family."
Jiang Yuanhan pondered for a moment and replied: "Yesterday, Pei Dongli and Fu Jue were both in the palace, and it was Zhao'er who was entertaining them. Later, at the lake, Zhao'er fell into the water, and it was Fu Jue who rescued her. When she was changing clothes, she suddenly broke into the house. A black cat came in and bit Zhao'er, but Pei Dongli killed the black cat and saved Zhao'er."
"Then why did you make Fu Jue Liangdi?" Wen Qingzhu felt that he was hiding something.
Thinking of this, Jiang Yuanhan's face became unusually gloomy: "I thought I was led to the back hall by a little eunuch, pushed in from another door, and met Fu Jue who rushed towards me. At this time, Fu Da I don’t know why the madam appeared in the house.”
Wen Qingzhu immediately frowned. Arranging all this in the East Palace was not an easy task.
"Sister." Jiang Yuanhan's voice suddenly appeared in front of her.
When Wen Qingzhu came back to her senses and looked up, she saw Jiang Yuanhan standing in front of her, eyes full of expectation and said: "Sister, come into the palace."
Jiang Yuanhan is now very tall. Standing in front of her, he actually needs to look up.
Seeing that she was slightly absent-minded, Jiang Yuanhan anxiously sat down on the chair next to her: "I talked to Fu Jue last night. She stayed here for the Fu family, and she didn't ask for anything. She can help me manage the harem. , but she said she is not as good as Bai Di recommended by Changsun Shanggong! I am really scared."
Wen Qingzhu looked into his eyes lovingly and patted the back of his hand gently: "I know you are isolated and helpless, but I discovered something in Kangcheng a few days ago. There must be a secret line between the Xiongnu and Daqi. So I’m going to take a trip to the northwest.”
"Sister!" Jiang Yuanhan opened his eyes wide, "You don't care about me anymore!"
Wen Qingzhu shook his head and glanced outside the door: "Actually, you can just accept Pei Dongli. As long as she is here, nothing major will happen in the palace."
"I don't!" Jiang Yuanhan turned away angrily.
Seeing him like this, Wen Qingzhu had no choice but to tell him what happened to Pei Yi yesterday: "Pei Yi wanted me to take Pei Dongli in to save her life."
"Take it?" Jiang Yuanhan turned around curiously.
Wen Qingzhu's expression became solemn: "It means that Pei Dongli will be Fu Lie's nominal concubine."
Jiang Yuanhan's first thought was that it was good, but then he thought it was not possible!
He had seen who Pei Dongli was two days ago. If she were here, she would be an spy spying on his sister!
After a long silence, Jiang Yuanhan was about to speak, but heard Wen Qingzhu say again: "It's just enough to bring Linlin to the palace."
Jiang Yuanhan immediately looked at her with a puzzled expression and listened to her explanation: "Pei Dongli is in the palace, neither Zhaoer nor Fu Jue are her opponents. The Pei family is already more powerful than the Fu family. If you want to be safe, We can only find someone more powerful to come in and suppress Pei Dongli."
"But Brother Mingxuan..." Jiang Yuanhan almost blurted out.
Wen Qingzhu laughed dumbly: "Let me tell you, why don't you like Linlin? Have you already seen that Linlin likes Mingxuan?"
Jiang Yuanhan wanted to say no, but when the words came to his lips, he said again: "Yeah."
"You kid." Wen Qingzhu stood up and touched his head.
He turned to look at the door and said, "You can draft the decree. Mingxuan will understand what I mean."
At noon, Jiang Yuanhan prepared a banquet.
Invited everyone in the East Palace to come over.
During the dinner, according to Wen Qingzhu's wishes, Bai Di specially arranged Pei Dongli next to Fu Jue.
Starting with Jiang Yuanhan sitting in the middle, Fu Jue is on the left, Wen Qingzhu is on the right, and Fu Yu is sitting diagonally opposite Jiang Yuanhan.
So Pei Dongli happened to sit between Fu Jue and Fu Yu.
Once the position was fixed, Fu Jue's whole body stiffened, and the air pressure around his body also dropped.
Seeing her sister like this, Fu Yu couldn't help but stood up and begged: "Prince, why don't Miss Pei and I change places."
Wen Qingzhu looked over with a smile: "Master Fu, don't worry, I will change places with Miss Pei later."
Fu Yu looked over suspiciously, only to see that the smile on Wen Qingzhu's face had a different meaning.
Pei Dongli, who was sitting in the seat, had a very bad feeling when he heard this.
Sure enough, Jiang Yuanhan said: "Xiao Fangzi, read out the imperial edict."
Xiao Fangzi took out an imperial edict and walked up to Pei Dongli with a smile: "Miss Pei, please accept the edict."
Pei Dongli stood up and knelt down.
Xiao Fangzi then began to read: "By God, the emperor decrees... I hereby canonize Dong Li, the daughter of the Pei family, as the crown prince's concubine. I do so!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was silence in the hall.
Fu Yu and Fu Jue both looked at Wen Qingzhu, their meanings self-evident.
Wen Qingzhu came here today just to ask for this imperial edict for her.
As the rightful owner, Pei Dongli was stunned.