As soon as I walked out of the Yangxin Hall, I met the little eunuch Lonely running over in a panic.
I saw that he looked wrong, so I blocked his way and said, "What happened?
He looked like he was in a state of despair."
Lonely said with fear: "Concubine Yi committed suicide."
I was also slightly stunned.
Concubine Yi died at the right time.
Regardless of whether the adultery between him and King Qin was true or not, this time he died and the matter was completely ended.
On the surface, King Qin was relieved, but in fact But the suspicion of adultery could never be cleared away, and it would always be an indelible shadow in Emperor Xinde's heart.
I saw a letter in Lonely's hand and whispered: "What is this?"
Luo Mo wiped the sweat from his face and said, "The letter left by Concubine Yi before she died."
I put my arm around Luo Lone's shoulders and walked aside, lowering my voice and saying, "Your Majesty is in a very bad mood right now.
If you go in now and tell him about Concubine Yi's death, I'm afraid he will definitely punish you."
Lonely took a breath of air-conditioning.
He knew Emperor Xinde's temperament well and believed in my words.
I reached out and took the letter from his hand.
Lonely was slightly stunned, but I didn't dare to speak.
I opened the letter, only to see that the content in the letter was nothing more than a confession of my innocence.
A sneer appeared on the corners of my lips.
I reached out and tore the letter into pieces.
If this letter fell into the hands of Emperor Xinde, wouldn't it mean that King Qin could be cleared?
own.
Lonely opened his mouth in shock: "Your Highness" I stared at him coldly and said, "You have been in the palace for many years.
You know what should be said and what should not be said."
Lonely nodded anxiously.
I patted his shoulder with satisfaction: "I will help you find a good job in these days."
"Thank you, Your Highness" I turned around and looked in the direction of Yangxin Hall and whispered: "You'd better tell Concubine Zhen about the death of Concubine Yi first, and she will then report it to the Emperor."
Luo Lone bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness. " Thinking of King Qin's current embarrassing situation, I can't help but feel proud in my heart.
The death of Concubine Yi will definitely make his situation worse.
Leave the palace.
After I returned home, I picked up the gift and came to Prince Yi's Mansion.
When I arrived at Prince Yi's Mansion, I found out that Concubine Jingde and her baby daughter Princess An Rong were both here.
It could be said that they met on a narrow road.
Concubine Jingde saw me.
It can be said that the enemies were extremely jealous when they saw each other.
They gritted their teeth and said, "Yinkong, you have done a good job."
I bit the bullet and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, how are you doing these days?"
Concubine Jingde said angrily: "I almost didn't get mad at you."
King Yi coughed slightly, and then opened his mouth to help me out and said, "Yinkong, have you seen His Majesty?"
I replied respectfully: "My child just came back from the palace."
Concubine Jing De said coldly: "You two should not change my topic by singing along.
Today I brought An Rong here just to reprimand you face to face for being such an unkind bastard."
I smiled awkwardly and said, "If you have any questions, please tell me."
Concubine Jingde said: "Although An Rong was not born to your mother, she is your sister after all.
How can you push her into the fire pit with one hand?"
I smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you have misunderstood me.
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How could I bear to do such a thing?"
Concubine Jingde raised her eyes and said: "Well, you Yinkong.
Now you still want to deny it, why did you privately agree to marry Beihu?"
I smiled and said: "I have already explained the child in front of my father just now.
The child did not take the initiative to bring up the marriage.
Prince Tuoba Chunzhao of Beihu admired the emperor's sister's peerless elegance, so he proposed to marry me.
I did not I didn't dare to agree.
Even in front of Beihu Khan Tuoba Shoushan, I just said that I would report to my father before making a final decision. " Concubine Jingde was doubtful and said: "Seriously" I said loudly: "If Yin Kong tells a lie, I will be shot through the heart with thousands of arrows and die."
Concubine Jingde spat: "Good luck and good luck, what kind of poisonous oaths are you making?"
I saw her expression soften a little.
Knowing that the bad breath in her heart had gone out, she and King Yi looked at each other and smiled.
Princess An Rong came back from a walk in the garden, if not for Concubine Jingde calling her name.
I definitely wouldn't be able to recognize her.
After many years, An Rong has transformed from the young girl she was back then into a girl with outstanding appearance.
I smiled and said, "Sister Huang, do you still remember me?"
An Rong smiled reservedly: "Brother Yinkong, of course I remember you.
My father often praises you.
You are the smartest among all the brothers."
I laughed secretly in my heart.
It must be difficult for An Rongdao to speak well and Emperor Xinde to praise me.
When I was a child, he couldn't even remember what I looked like.
King Yi said: "I'll let people prepare the food.
Our family will have a good gathering at noon today."
Concubine Jingde said calmly: "No need, I want to go back."
I suddenly remembered what happened to Concubine Yi, and said hurriedly: "Mother, I just heard something.
Concubine Yi committed suicide."
"What?"
Concubine Jingde suddenly stood up.
She acted as the queen to take charge of the harem.
This matter was naturally within her jurisdiction.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Concubine Jingde didn't care to say more and left in a hurry.
King Yi stood up to see her off.
An Rong did not leave with her, and I just had the opportunity to talk to her alone.
An Rong asked: "Did the imperial brother propose the marriage?"
I shook my head and said: "I have explained this matter many times.
The fact is that the Northern Hu Prince Tuoba Chunzhao took the initiative.
He heard about the imperial sister from somewhere, admired your elegance, and wanted to marry you. as a wife.”
An Rong's pretty face turned red and she whispered, "These barbarians are so annoying."
It seemed that she didn't have any good impression of the Beihu people.
I smiled and said, "Beihu is not as uncivilized as Huang Mei imagined, and Tuoba Chunzhao is not as barbaric as Huang Mei imagined."
An Rong said with great interest: "What kind of person is he?"
I took a sip and checked, and then said: "This man is twenty-five years old this year, and he has the demeanor of a king.
He is the most powerful figure in Beihu second only to the great Han Tuoba Shoushan.
Through several contacts with him, I I found that this person has a great mind and is outstanding in both civil and martial arts.”
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An Rong's eyes lit up.
I paid attention to the changes in her expression and said: "Takuba Shoushan has the idea of passing the throne to Tuaba Chunzhao, and this time he launches a war against Donghu.
This is a precursor to Tuoba Chunzhao's coming to the throne."
An Rong smiled and said: "If my mother and concubine were here and heard that you said so many good things about Tuoba Chunzhao, I would definitely scold you severely."
I smiled and said: "What I said is the truth.
If you don't believe it, you can go find someone else to ask."
I whispered: "I heard that the empress plans to betroth you to the third prince of Han Dynasty, Xiang Dasheng."
An Rong nodded and said: "Marriage matters are all decided by the parents.
I have never met Xiang Dasheng, so I don't know what kind of person he is."
I sighed and said: "He is the third prince of the Han Dynasty, and his appearance is not bad, but from what I heard, he seems to be weak in temperament, and is not loved by my father.
Besides," "What?"
An Rong asked with concern.
I shook my head and said, "Judging from the current situation in Han, he has no chance of inheriting the throne."
An Rong's eyes showed a bit of disappointment.
I took the opportunity and said, "Sister Huang, as a brother, I have something I want to say to you."
An Rong nodded slightly and said, "Brother, please speak clearly."
I whispered: "If I were you, I would definitely choose Tuoba Chunzhao instead of Xiang Dasheng."
An Rong's delicate body trembled slightly and she looked at me.
I continued: "Disregarding the fact that Kaba Chunzhao is a Hu, he is much more attractive than Xiang Dasheng in terms of appearance.
What's more, he is the prince of Beihu and will soon become the commander-in-chief of Beihu.
Khan.
And Xiang Dasheng is just a third prince of the Han Dynasty.
At best, he can be a prince in peace. " An Rong remained silent and fell into deep thought.
I knew that her mind had begun to loosen, so I continued to induce: "With your appearance and identity, it will only be a matter of time if you marry into Beihu and become the queen.
If you marry into Han, I am afraid that you will only be a powerless princess for the rest of your life." ” An Rong suddenly laughed, bit her lower lip and said, "I suddenly found that the emperor's brother is very suitable to be a matchmaker."
I was stunned, and then started laughing.
After lunch, King Yi and I went to his study and presented him with the gift Chu'er asked me to give him.
King Yi's eyes showed excitement as he carefully put the gift away.
I said respectfully: "Chu'er can't come this time because she wants to help me take care of things in Xuancheng."
King Yi nodded and said: "Now that Kang is in turmoil, it would be better for her to stay in Xuancheng."
He sighed and said: "Yintao and Yinli have been in trouble recently, and the treasury of Dakang is empty.
Your father, the emperor, If we have to build a new palace at this time, I am afraid that Dakang’s stable situation will not last long.”
I nodded sympathetically.
King Yi said: "Have you explained clearly to your father the matter of Beihu's marriage?"
I smiled calmly and said: "This matter is not the subject of his concern.
He is more concerned about the mineral deposits in Xuancheng and asked me to hand over all the mineral deposits to the court."
King Yi frowned and said: "Xuancheng has just shown signs of recovery.
Doesn't your Majesty do this to push Xuancheng to a dead end?"
I sighed and said, "I finally convinced him, but I'm afraid most of the profits will be turned over to the treasury."
King Yi sneered: "I'm afraid he is planning for his new palace."
I said with worry: "My father's construction of the new palace will inevitably increase the tax collection, which will make the people's already poor life even worse."
King Yi said: "Not only that, I have seen the design drawings of the new palace.
It is huge in scale.
Once the construction begins, a large amount of manpower will be required.
This matter alone will cause anger and resentment."
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"No one has ever advised me" King Yi nodded: "All the ministers in the court have tried to dissuade me, but His Majesty is determined to go his own way and will not listen to anyone's opinions.
Building a new palace is a foregone conclusion."
I smiled calmly and said, "Since I can't advise you, I have no choice but to remain silent."
King Yi said: "What does your father say about Beihu's marriage?"
I whispered: "He didn't give me a clear reply."
King Yi sighed and said: "If we consider the overall situation, marrying Beihu will be beneficial to both parties, but" he hesitated.
I knew that what he wanted to say must be about me marrying the little princess of Beihu, so I explained: "Beihu Khan Tuoba Shoushan raised this matter to me in public, but the child did not agree.
I was ready to think of a better reason to remove him." reject."
King Yi's eyes flickered, and he whispered: "Why refuse?"
I was slightly stunned, not knowing what he meant.
King Yi said: "Marrying the little princess of Beihu is an excellent opportunity for you to consolidate your position.
Xuancheng can have both sides and get excellent development opportunities."
I've thought about this for a long time, but I've never told anyone.
I sighed and said, "My child is worried about Chu'er's feelings."
King Yi laughed, patted me on the shoulder and said: "Yinkong, I believe Chu'er will not blame you.
Besides, you only married the little princess for political purposes, not true love.
Chu'er should Think about the bigger picture.”
I felt excited.
I had always been worried that King Yi would object to this matter.
Unexpectedly, he actually expressed his support in person.
There was no obstacle to the marriage with Beihu.
King Yi said: "Since you want to achieve something great, you must consider the overall situation, work continuously towards your ultimate goal, and create all conditions conducive to success."
I bowed deeply to show my respect for King Yi.
King Yi smiled and said: "Your actions in Xuancheng have convinced many people that you are the one who can lead the Great Kang.
Many people in the court are paying attention to you.
It is a good thing to win people's hearts, but at the same time it is bound to...
It arouses some people’s hatred and vigilance towards you.”
"I also ask my father-in-law to keep an eye on Kangdu's movements for me."
King Yi said: "A few days ago, Zuo Zhuliu led a group of people to report to Emperor Xinde, requesting the establishment of an heir as soon as possible.
However, things happened to Yintao and Yinli one after another, and this matter was delayed again."
I smiled and said, "What happened to them is just a trivial matter, and it will probably go away in a short time."
King Yi said: "Your Majesty has become extremely suspicious, and small things that are based on suspicion will turn into big things when it comes to him.
I guess Yin Tao and Yin Li will not be able to clean themselves so easily."
Only then did I mention Chu Dazhuang to King Yi: "Father-in-law, what do you think of Chu Dazhuang?"
King Yi looked at me and said, "I single-handedly supported Da Zhuang.
Although he lacks leadership skills, he is loyal and should be a trustworthy subordinate.
What's wrong?"
I said bluntly: "My child thinks this person is too mediocre and wants to replace him with someone else."
King Yi pondered for a moment and then said: "If you intervene in military affairs too early, I'm afraid it will arouse your father's vigilance.
He may also suspect that you intend to rebel."
I smiled and said, "Don't worry, father-in-law, the child has his own sense of control and won't let him see any flaws."
King Yi nodded and said, "Are there any candidates?"
"I have a subordinate named Jiao Zhenqi.
This person is qualified for this position both in terms of military skills and general ability."
King Yi said: "After you return to Xuancheng, ask him to come to Kangdu to find me first.
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This matter will take some time.
It must be done without any flaws.
Everything will be taken care of by me."
After dealing with the funeral of King Goodnight, all that was left was to wait for Emperor Xinde to express his stance on the marriage.
When I returned to Kangdu, I attracted a lot of people's attention.
Every day, many guests came to visit me, including those who had been having a lot of trouble recently.
Good money all over the world I smiled and said, "Brother Sihai, you're fine."
Qian Sihai said with a sad face: "Blessings never come in pairs, and misfortunes never come alone.
Prince Ping must know my situation."
I smiled and said, "Brother Sihai, don't worry.
Once the investigation into King Xing's matter comes to light, your suspicion of bribery will definitely be cleared."
Qian Sihai sighed and said: "My goods are still detained at the port, and it seems that the transaction deadline agreed with others has passed."
I took a sip of tea slowly, knowing that he came here just to ask me to help him.
Seeing that I didn't express my position, Qian Sihai swallowed and said, "If this situation continues, I will suffer heavy losses.
Could Prince Ping think of a way to release my goods first?"
I frowned and said, "Brother Sihai, my father personally ordered the investigation this time.
If you want to release your goods, you must have his personal approval."
Qian Sihai said with a bitter face: "Prince Huanqing Ping must help me think of a way."
I nodded and said: "I will definitely try my best to deal with Brother Sihai, but I'm afraid this matter will have to wait for two days.
When my father's anger subsides, I can speak in front of him."
Qian Sihai said: "Please leave everything to Your Highness."
He took out a wad of banknotes from his arms and said, "These are for Your Highness's use."
I laughed and said, "Brother Sihai, maybe he also wants me to be as embarrassed as King Xing?"
Qian Sihai chuckled and said: "Where, where, how could I, Qian, do such a thing?"
I laughed and said, "Of course I can rest assured about Brother Sihai's character."
I put away the pile of banknotes and heard the voice outside the door, but it was Yong Wang Long Tianqi who had arrived.
Qian Sihai stood up and left, and I smiled and said, "Anyway, if there are any outsiders, you might as well stay and listen."
King Yong walked into the room and was slightly startled when he saw Qian Sihai.
Recently, Qian Sihai's reputation in Kangdu has also increased due to Prince Xing's bribery.
Qian Sihai hurriedly bowed respectfully.
I smiled and said, "Uncle Emperor, Brother Sihai is my best friend in Da Qin.
If you have any questions, just tell me."
King Yong nodded lightly, sat down and said: "Yinkong, Your Majesty asked me to be responsible for planning the new palace.
The material used to lay the foundation was selected as Mushan stone.
There are not many such stones, so I came here specially."
Let you help me think of a solution. " Qian Sihai interjected: "This kind of stone is a specialty of Bu Yi, Qin State."
King Yong said: "Of course I know, but the relationship between Kang and Qin is still tense.
How can I transport these stones?"
I smiled and said: "There is nothing in this world that cannot be done with money.
Boss Qian, don't you think so?"
Qian Sihai nodded hurriedly and said with a smile: "Mushan Stone is not expensive and is rarely used by the public.
I think I can get it."
King Yong was surprised and said: "This is the best, I will leave this matter to you."
I didn't expect things to happen by such a coincidence.
It seems that Qian Sihai's luck is pretty good.
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I smiled and said, "If Boss Qian is confident that this can be done, I can guarantee that your business will return to normal."
Qian Sihai was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly: "Without further delay, I will organize the supply of goods."
King Yong came to me for another important matter.
After Qian Sihai left, he whispered to me: "I heard that Zuo Zhuliu proposed that when Beihu launches a war against Donghu, we should recruit troops to attack Beihu. rear."
"What?"
I said in shock.
King Yong said: "Today, King Yi and Zuo Zhuliu had a big quarrel in the court hall.
They almost started fighting."
"What did the father say?"
King Yong smiled and said: "Your Majesty has not expressed his position, but I guess this war will not start."
"How to see" King Yong said: "What your Majesty is most concerned about now is the construction of the new palace.
If a war is launched against Beihu, the construction of the new palace will inevitably be delayed.
The funds in the national treasury are not large, and it is impossible to take care of both."
I nodded in deep agreement and said: "Uncle Emperor, it's best for you to bring up Qian Sihai's matter.
If he can really help you find Mu Shanshi, even if he atones for his crime, the emperor will seize his goods."
Just give him back."
King Yong said: "This matter is not difficult.
I think it should be possible."
I yawned lazily and said, "I don't know why I can't get used to Kangdu's pampered life."
King Yong smiled and said: "Nowhere can this place be as comfortable as your Xuancheng."
I laughed out loud: "It's a pity that my father has never expressed his position on the marriage.
I can't leave even if I want to."
At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Chen Zisu said outside the door: "His Royal Highness, Prince Ping, His Majesty declares you to be a saint in the palace."
King Yong and I looked at each other and said, "This is probably the case."
It was already dusk when we arrived at Yangxin Hall.
From afar, I saw Concubine Jingde's personal maid guarding the door.
I was slightly startled.
It seemed that this matter was indeed related to the marriage, otherwise Concubine Jingde would not have appeared here.
When he walked into the Yangxin Hall, he saw Concubine Jingde crying there, and Emperor Xinde was talking to her.
As soon as I walked in, Concubine Jingde stared at me with her red and swollen eyes and said, "Well, you Long Yinkong, what kind of soup did you feed your sister that day to make her suddenly change her mind?"
I was secretly happy.
It seemed that An Rong had changed her original intention and decided to marry Prince Beihu.
Concubine Jingde came to me to accuse me.
I pretended to be confused on the surface: "My child I don’t know what the empress is talking about.”
Concubine Jingde suddenly stood up and pointed at the tip of my nose: "Long Yinkong, please stop pretending to be confused.
An Rong has always been good.
Why did you suddenly decide to marry Beihu after seeing you that day?"
What did she say?"
Emperor Xinde said angrily: "Have you ever done this?"
I smiled and said: "Father, although marriage matters must be decided by parents, they must also pay attention to the choices of their children.
Since the emperor's sister has decided to marry Beihu, she naturally has her reasons.
Besides, I think marrying Beihu will not matter.
It’s a good choice for Dakang and Huangmei herself.”
"You fart!"
Concubine Jingde was so angry that she even cursed.
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Emperor Xinde frowned.
He obviously felt that Concubine Jingde's behavior was ungraceful.
When I saw her furious look, I felt sincerely happy.
She humiliated my mother many times back then, and today I want her to feel the pain of being away from her loved ones.
I said respectfully: "Father and empress, from the perspective of the imperial sister personally, she can become the crown prince when she marries Beihu, and she will soon become the queen of Beihu.
If she marries into the Han Kingdom, Xiang Dasheng will only be a third prince. , the status of the two is very different."
Emperor Xinde nodded and whispered, "I have also considered this matter."
Concubine Jingde sobbed: "The weather in Beihu is freezing cold, and there are barbaric barbarians everywhere.
How could An Rong endure such suffering?"
I smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you have never been to Beihu.
How do you know that Beihu is what you imagined?
Ukusubi, the capital of Beihu, is not inferior to Kangdu, and the prince of Beihu, Tuoba Chunzhao, is also a well-educated person."
A great man, I don’t know how many times better than the pampered Xiang Dasheng.”
Concubine Jingde wiped away her tears and said, "If I marry Beihu, I'm afraid I won't be able to see her in this life."
I laughed and said, "Your Majesty, what you said is wrong.
Ukusu is only seven days away from Dakang, but Handu is ten days away from Dakang, and there is the Yangtze River in the middle.
You should be able to compare which one is far and which one is closer." ” Concubine Jingde bit her lower lip and said, "But I heard that Prince Beihu already has a wife.
How can An Rong go there and be his concubine?"
I laughed and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about this matter.
Tuoba Chunzhao has already promised that as long as Princess Anrong marries Beihu, he will make her his wife.
Moreover, Tuoba Chunzhao's two wives are both Not pregnant, if An Rong can give birth to Lin'er for him, this child will be the future Khan of Beihu. " Emperor Xinde's eyes suddenly lit up.
He clapped his hands on his legs and said, "If my grandson is the Khan of Beihu, then our two countries will become one family."
I nodded and said, "Father is absolutely right."
Emperor Xinde laughed and said, "If you do well, this matter will be settled."
Concubine Jingde was surprised: "Your Majesty, didn't you just say that?"
Emperor Xinde said: "What Yinkong said does make sense.
Besides, we must also respect An Rong's own wishes.
It is much better to be a queen in Beihu than to be an ordinary princess in Han Dynasty.
That bastard Xiang Botao When the war broke out between Kang and Qin, he watched the fire from across the bank, intending to profit from it.
I don’t even bother to become a relative with such a villain."
Concubine Jingde saw that Emperor Xinde had made up her mind, so she had no choice but to accept the reality, sighed and said: ""If An Rong is wronged in any way in the future, I will definitely not be able to spare you.
I smiled and said, "Don't worry, Madam, Yinkong is as concerned about An Rong's future as you are."
Concubine Jingde snorted coldly, fluttered her sleeves, turned around and walked out.
Emperor Xinde looked at her back, smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "She loves this daughter the most, so naturally she is reluctant to let her marry to Beihu."
He pointed to the chair opposite, motioned for me to sit down, and then said, "This is You must handle the matter well and not lose my Dakang’s face.”
"The kid knows."
Emperor Xinde said again: "You should also marry Princess Beihu."
I nodded and reported to him again the matter of burying Yinxiang.
Emperor Xinde sighed and said: "There have been too many things that happened recently, and I am a little exhausted mentally and physically.
Tomorrow I want to go to the Temple of Heaven to worship the heavens.
Please accompany me."
I was secretly overjoyed.
He took me to the Temple of Heaven to offer sacrifices to heaven.
Did he have any idea of passing the throne to me?
Emperor Xinde paused and then said: "In the past two days, I have always dreamed that the shadow of Concubine Yi appears next to me.
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You can go to Shude Palace for me tonight to keep vigil for her."
I was a bit dumbfounded.
Emperor Xinde actually asked me to watch Concubine Yi's funeral.
Most likely because I felt that I might have wronged Concubine Yi.
No matter what, I couldn't refuse what he gave me.
I stayed in Shude Palace that night, offered incense to Concubine Yi, burned the paper money, and then stayed in front of her spiritual tablet.
Concubine Yi's body has been buried long ago, and the mourning hall was built for her just these two days.
I am no stranger to everything here.
It was here that Concubine Zhen and I had our first time.
The little eunuch lonely lit the candle, came to me mysteriously, and whispered: "His Royal Highness Prince Ping, do you know why His Majesty asked you to come here to keep vigil?"
I said impatiently: "If you have something to say, just say it clearly, why hesitate."
Lonely said in a low voice: "The palace has been haunted these past two days.
It is said that Concubine Yi's ghost is still there and she cries in the palace every night."
A gust of cold wind blew by, and I shivered involuntarily, and whispered softly: "There are no ghosts in this world, what are you talking about?"
Luo Lone's face turned pale with fright, his teeth chattered and he said: "I really saw a woman in white passing here with my own eyes."
I saw that he was getting more and more outrageous as he spoke, so I angrily said, "Get out of here and stop pretending to be a ghost here."
Luo Lone wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and hurriedly retreated.
I was the only one left in the entire Shude Palace.
I couldn't help but secretly sigh.
Shude Palace and Qingyue Palace were two cold palaces in the palace.
Concubine Yi was not the only one who died here.
It seems that Xin De The emperor must have heard the rumors about the haunting and asked me to come here to keep vigil and comfort the innocent soul of Concubine Yi.
In the evening, concubines and maids who were familiar with Concubine Yi still came to pay their respects.
Among them were many people who were usually at odds with Concubine Yi.
The purpose of coming to burn paper at this time was to hope that the ghost of the deceased would not haunt him.
Concubine Zhen's personal maid Yusuo was also among the mourners.
She never expected that I would be the one guarding Concubine Yi's body.
She waited until the others left before coming to my side and whispering: "Your Majesty is ill."
I was slightly startled.
I had never seen her again since I witnessed Emperor Xinde slap Concubine Zhen in the Yangxin Hall that day.
Yu Suo said: "Originally she wanted to come by herself, but I was worried about her physical weakness and advised her to stay in the palace and rest."
She said softly: "I will go back and tell the queen."
I whispered: "Let her rest in peace and cultivate herself, and don't come here anymore."
Although I was worried about Concubine Zhen's condition, I didn't dare to take the risk of having a private meeting with her in the palace.
Yusuo's eyes showed disappointment: "I know she must really want to see you."
I said coldly: "You talk too much."
Suddenly there was a cough outside.
Yusuo and I were startled at the same time, but we saw Concubine Zhen walking in slowly wearing a black cloak.
Yusuo hurriedly stepped forward to support her and said, "Why are you here, my dear?"
Concubine Zhen’s eyes were fixed on me, and tears of excitement welled up in her beautiful eyes.
She did not expect to meet me here, and all the warm and touching scenes from the past suddenly came to her mind
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