"Even if you want to resist because of this matter, it is reasonable. I will never deny your loyalty to me because you refuse to sleep with me. You are a maid, not my concubine."
Hearing the last sentence, Chu Jiaoli's eyes flashed with a hint of loneliness.
Nowadays, she is far away from him.
Beigong Tengxiao turned around and walked to the window, stood with his hands behind his hands and said, "Come here."
Chu Jiaoli calmed down her emotions and walked slowly to his side.
Beigong Tengxiao looked at the dark night sky and said: "At this time every year, there will be a grand fireworks in the imperial capital. It is the birthday gift from the father to Concubine Ling. It is much more lively than the fireworks of the Lantern Festival. I
This place has a better view than your maid's residence. Come and watch the fireworks with me."
Chu Jiaoli's water-clear eyes were slightly stunned.
Did he actually ask her to come over and watch the fireworks? Why her?
Chu Jiaoli clenched her fists and said: "Actually... His Highness can invite Miss Xiang to the observation deck to enjoy the fireworks..."
Beigong Tengxiao raised his eyebrows slightly and said: "Why do you like to help me build bridges so much? How many benefits has Xiang Yini given you? I will give you double, don't mention her tonight."
Hearing this, Chu Jiaoli suddenly choked and stopped talking.
There was a "bang bang bang" sound of fireworks exploding outside the window, and the gorgeous fireworks bloomed in the sky, lighting up the gray night sky.
Dreamlike colors reflected in her crystal-clear eyes. At that time, she had heard such a shocking sound in the Zhao Mansion, but had never seen it.
On this day in previous years, she had no intention of stopping her busy work just because of a fireworks display.
She always lowered her head, either fetching water or doing laundry. If she slacked off for a moment, she would be beaten severely.
As expected, today is the last birthday of Concubine Ling, and this is also the last grand fireworks.
She remembers that the time when she was enjoying the fireworks leisurely like this was when her mother was still alive.
During that time, she was also favored by her father and cherished by her mother...
What beautiful fireworks. Who was Beigong Tengxiao enjoying with on this day in his last life?
The fireworks lasted for three quarters of an hour. After the last firework bloomed, the colorful light gradually disappeared into the night.
After a moment of tranquility, the chirping of insects gradually began.
Beigong Tengxiao turned his head slightly and saw Chu Jiaoli with tears on her face. He was stunned, raised his hand to wipe away her tears and said, "What's wrong?"
Chu Jiaoli was slightly startled, blinked immediately, turned around and wiped away her tears, cleared her throat and said, "It's nothing, it's just that the fireworks are so beautiful, I can't help but be moved."
Hearing this reason, Beigong Tengxiao felt slightly relieved and said with a smile: "It is indeed beautiful."
Chu Jiaoli turned around and said, "After watching the fireworks, what else does Your Highness want to do?"
Beigong Tengxiao gently raised the corners of his lips and said, "I'll invite you to watch another good show."
After finishing his words, he raised his hand and snapped his fingers. Immediately, the door was pushed open with a creak, and a man in black with his hands and feet bound was thrown in.
He bumped his foot and tripped to the ground. There was a piece of cloth stuffed in his mouth, and he kept struggling to make sounds.
The woman who followed him stepped into the door, pointing her sword at the man in black who fell on the ground.
Chu Jiaoli raised her eyes and took a step back in fright. She raised her finger tremblingly and pointed at her: "You...why do you look exactly like me?"
Not only the appearance, but also the clothes and hairstyle are the same, they are just like the people walking out in the mirror.
Hearing this, the woman chuckled lightly and said, "Don't be afraid, Miss Jiaoli. I am His Highness's protector Jinglan, and this is just a facade."
As soon as she finished speaking, she tore off the mask from her cheek, and a beautiful and unfamiliar face appeared in front of Chu Jiaoli.
This girl was pretty, but she had never seen her before.
It's really strange, how could she not pay attention to such a beautiful woman? But she didn't even know that there was a female protector in Beigong Tengxiao...
But if you think about it carefully, Beigong Tengxiao is not a fool. If she knew about it, she would definitely think more about it.
"Your Highness's guess was accurate. Sure enough, someone took advantage of the fireworks tonight to murder Miss Jiaoli. The fireworks were very loud at that time. This guy is also a master. If Miss Jiaoli was killed there, even if she struggled and screamed, no one would be able to hear her.
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Chu Jiaoli's pupils narrowed, and she became a little scared after thinking about it.
Who wants to kill her? Concubine Ling? Hua Yuejin? Sun Wanwan? Or the Zhao family? The Chu family?
If you think about it carefully, you have offended so many people in just two days...
She swallowed and looked up at Beigong Tengxiao.
Are you protecting her by announcing her arrival tonight?
Beigong Tengxiao looked seriously at the man in black on the ground, and said in a low voice: "Who ordered you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jinglan squatted down and pulled out the cloth from his mouth.
The man in black, who had been struggling for a long time, just snorted coldly and said nothing.
Jinglan frowned and said sternly: "Your Highness is asking you a question! Are you mute?"
Beigong Tengxiao said in a calm voice: "Anyone who dares to offend Muyang Palace is disrespectful to me. Drag him down and interrogate him severely."
"Yes." Jing Lan accepted the order with her fists clasped and dragged him out.
Chu Jiaoli pursed her lips and said, "Thank you... thank you, Your Highness."
Beigong Tengxiao gently raised the corners of his lips and said, "Let's go."
Chu Jiaoli was slightly stunned and said: "Let's go?"
"Let's go and see who wants to harm you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Beigong Tengxiao stepped out of the room, followed closely by Chu Jiaoli.
In the prison, before he even walked in front of the man in black, he heard the sound of a whip being swung.
Turning a corner, they saw the man in black tied to a wooden frame. Jing Lan waved the whip indifferently. In a short period of time, his clothes were torn and there were four long blood marks on his body.
"Your Highness." When Jinglan and the jailer saw Beigong Tengxiao, they immediately bowed their heads and saluted, and then the jailer also brought the chair behind Beigong Tengxiao.
Beigong Tengxiao sat down and looked at the man in black indifferently.
The man in black gritted his teeth and at first just grunted a few times. After being whipped several times, he began to scream miserably.
"Say! Who ordered you!" Jinglan shouted sharply.
The man in black just gasped and still didn't answer a word.
"You're so tough!" After saying this, she continued to swing the whip and hit him hard, causing his skin and flesh to rip open immediately.
Beigong Tengxiao frowned slightly and glanced sideways at Chu Jiaoli.
I wanted to let her vent her anger, but would it be too cruel to bring her to see such a scene...
His eyes were fixed on Chu Jiaoli's face, and he raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Obviously he was overly worried.
Chu Jiaoli looked at the man in black's closed mouth with cold eyes, just waiting for him to speak.
She has lost count of how many people she has killed and how cruel she has used them. She does not take such a small scene seriously.
Seeing that she was calm, Beigong Tengxiao felt relieved. He glanced at the man in black in front of him and then at the salt on the table.
He raised his hand to twist some salt grains, stood up and walked slowly to Jinglan, slowly spreading the salt grains onto the bloody whip.
Jinglan gritted her teeth and slapped the man in black again, causing the man in black to scream in pain.
