Qingru looked at Dai Luo's confused look, her eyebrows relaxed slightly, and she said with a smile: "Now the emperor's favorite concubine will be named Xiahou, with a euphemistic word!"

"This..." Dai Luo was really surprised when he heard this. After pondering for a moment, Fang Zining said, "So, this Xiahou Wan is also a member of the Xiahou family?"

Qingru pouted, shook her head, sighed, and said: "I don't know, I just suddenly remembered that there is a person like Xia Houwan. As for her identity and her relationship with Xia Houyan, I don't know!"

"So..." Qingru said with a chuckle, "We came to the palace today to find out the details of Xia Houwan and see who she is!"

"Yeah!" Dai Luo pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "That makes sense. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in a hundred battles!"

After the patrolling soldiers had gone away, the two men quickly jumped up and down, like a graceful swallow, and in the blink of an eye they disappeared into the surrounding pavilions and palaces, disappearing without a trace.

The size of the palace, the large number of people, and the tight security forces the two of them had to be extremely cautious and not dare to be careless in the slightest.

When the two of them were sneaking around quietly, they unknowingly entered a courtyard with lush flowers and plants, and an intoxicating fragrance lingered in the air.

"The scenery here is nice!" Qingru had been staying in the northwest for a long time in recent days. She had not seen such a beautiful scenery with red flowers and green willows for a long time. She suddenly felt relaxed and happy and extremely comfortable.

Dai Luo looked around, it was only mid-spring, but here the flowers were red, the willows were green, and the streams were gurgling. It was like the midsummer season, when all things are in full bloom. The environment is elegant and pleasant, really!

At this moment, he suddenly heard a sound of laughter not far away. Dai Luo quickly pulled Qingru and said, "There is someone taking the lead!" The two of them jumped up and climbed onto a big tree.

The sun was shining brightly in the sky now. Even though it was spring, the sun was very bright. The two of them were hiding among the grass leaves, and before they knew it, drops of sweat were dripping from their foreheads.

The two of them stared carefully, and as the sound of footsteps came from far and near, a group of people came into view one after another.

A graceful and elegant woman in gorgeous clothes came slowly in a Fenggui sedan chair, accompanied by palace maids and eunuchs.

"Ms. Wan, it's too hot today, why don't you go back to the palace and rest?" The eunuch next to him nodded and lowered his eyebrows, smiling respectfully.

It seems that on top of this sedan chair is the current imperial concubine Xia Houwan. Xia Houwan gently held a silk handkerchief between her fingers, gently wiped it a few times on her forehead, which was like condensed white jade, and sighed softly.

: "I feel so bored staying in Fangwan Palace every day. It's such a good weather today. Now that I've come to the Imperial Garden, let's have a good time!"

"Yes!" The eunuch looked around and saw a pavilion not far away, so he smiled and said, "My Lady, why don't you go to the pavilion for a while, look at the sky, and feed the fish?"

It was indeed very hot at noon. Xia Houwan nodded: "Let's walk!"

"Yes!" Everyone carried the sedan chair along the gravel road until they reached the outside of the pavilion before stopping.

"My dear, be careful!"

Accompanied by the support of the eunuch and the maid, Xia Houwan walked into the pavilion. Then the eunuch beside him placed a soft cushion on the stone seat of the pavilion. Xia Houwan sat down gracefully, looking very dignified!

The ancient tree where Dai Luo and Qingru are located is in a very good position. You can clearly see their every move and hear what they are saying without being noticed.

The two of them could see clearly that this Xia Houwan was worthy of being extremely favored by Emperor Mingzhen. His behavior was dignified and elegant. Between his eyebrows and eyes, in addition to his amorous feelings, there was also a thrilling and shocking feeling. His appearance was irresistible.

Comparing it to others, but in the world, it is still one of the best.

Xia Houwan picked up the fish food, turned around, and threw food into the water. There was a splashing sound, and the fat fish started to swim around, creating a scene full of life.

A breeze blew across the water, blowing slowly, and Xia Houwan's soft hair and green silk swayed with the wind!

When Dai Luo saw this, he pondered for a moment, and then said softly: "Ru'er, I see that she behaves dignified and polite, and she doesn't look like someone who does anything wrong!"

"Brother Dai!" Qingru looked back at him after hearing this, smiled softly, and said, "Could it be that you were also confused by her peerless appearance?"

"No way?" Dai Luo shook his head repeatedly, then chuckled and said, "No matter how beautiful she is, how can she be as good as Ru'er?"

When Qingru heard this, she was happy and smiled lightly: "That's natural!"

"Empress..." Just as Dai Luo and Qingru were joking in the tree, a eunuch rushed over not far away, running and shouting "Empress".

"Who is it?" The eunuch next to Xia Houwan hurriedly walked out. Several people intercepted the incoming visitor, and then said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty is here, don't make any noise here!"

"Forgive me, father-in-law, but we have received a letter from the imperial concubine's mother-in-law. We did not dare to delay, so we came here in a hurry!" As he spoke, the man took out a letter from his sleeve.

"this······"

"What's going on?" Xia Houwan heard the noise and asked herself.

The eunuch turned around and explained the reason to Xia Houwan. After hearing this, Xia Houwan smiled lightly and said, "In that case, let him come forward and answer!"

"Yes!" The eunuch walked away again and ushered the man over.

"See you, empress!" The man knelt down on the ground and saluted respectfully.

Xia Houwan brushed the hem of her skirt and said softly: "No need to be polite, get up and answer if you have anything to do!"

"Thank you, empress!" The man stood up as he was told.

"I heard that you received a letter from my natal family?"

"Exactly!" The man handed over the letter.

Xia Houwan took the letter, opened it, and read the text attentively. However, her two thin eyebrows, as curved as willow leaves, were already frowning, and her expression was no longer as cheerful and relaxed as before.

After Xia Houwan read the letter, he pondered for a moment, his face uncertain and unpredictable.

"My Lady, are you okay?" The eunuch beside him was very worried when he saw Xia Houwan like this, so he asked.

"Ah?" Xia Houwan came to her senses after hearing this. She showed a faint smile, shook her head and said, "It's okay, it's just that I haven't been home for a long time, and I miss my relatives a little!"

"So that's it!" The eunuch smiled softly when he heard this and said, "Don't worry, Madam, good news came from the front line. Now the Tartar invaders have been eliminated. The Emperor is leading all the troops to come at full speed. I believe it won't be long.
Chapter completed!