Bai Qige returned to Lianchenxuan very early. She originally thought that Yi Chenjing should still be at Yaohuang's place and had not returned. But as soon as she entered the door, she saw a familiar figure standing in the courtyard. There were also two men holding brocade boxes standing opposite.
"Yesterday, the emperor said that the marriage would be discussed later. These things sent by Guard Ji are regarded as dowry or as a meeting gift." Bai Qige recognized the two men. One was Ji Sanqian, the guard of Princess Yanhu Ruan Yanluo. The other was It's Suonan, a little guy pretending to be a messenger. Looking at Yi Chenjing's cold expression, she couldn't help but joke.
"The princess said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is too thin. Perhaps he is too busy with political affairs and has neglected to take good care of himself. She specially ordered me to send you two sticks of desert wild ginseng, a specialty of Yanhu. There is also a box of age-rejuvenating grass that replenishes both qi and blood. Supplemented by this fairy deer root, Drinking whip soaking wine can strengthen the body and warm the kidney yang." Ji Sanqian said calmly, without any intention of avoiding taboos.
Bai Qige glanced at Yi Chenjing. As expected, her face became darker and darker.
If a woman gives a man an aphrodisiac supplement with such a big fanfare, then it’s okay if Princess Yanluo doesn’t feel ashamed. How could Yi Chenjing accept it calmly? And the intention of giving these things...
"My body is very good. I don't need to take supplements. Please take your things back." Yi Chenjing looked at Bai Qige with a strange look, making Yi Chenjing even more awkward and depressed.
Ji Sanqian had no intention of persuading him. He put away the large and small boxes and piled them in Suonan's arms. He then took out a letter and presented it with both hands: "In five days, the princess will borrow your national treasure to host a banquet in return. Time and place There are detailed instructions in the letter. I also hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be able to come here at that time. I also hope that Princess Qi’an can go with me.”
It is not uncommon for envoys from foreign countries to visit and host banquets in return. But Yi Chenjing really didn't want to go to this meal. When he thought of Ruan Yanluo's charming eyes, his spine trembled and the hairs stood on his back. He wished he could never miss this meal in this life. When we meet again, how can we be so happy to find guilt? Just when I was about to find a reason to refuse, Bai Qige beside me already responded first.
"Of course we will go to Princess Yanluo's banquet. As for these things, please ask Guard Ji to bring them back. Your Highness is always in good health and cannot use them. It is better for Princess Yanluo to leave them to those who need them."
It is best to supplement the kidney deficiency.
After completing the task of delivering the letter, Ji Sanqian left with Suonan. Yi Chenjing snorted coldly. Without looking at it, she balled up the letter in her hand and threw it into the corner of the yard. Bai Qige hugged her shoulders and said nothing. Fadi stared at Yi Chenjing for a long time. Under the "gentle" gaze, Yi Chenjing persisted for a moment and then lost confidence. She reluctantly picked up the letter, unfolded it hastily, smoothed it out and handed it to Bai Qige.
"The banquet you invited me back to is not a formal meeting, so I don't want to go. It would have been better if I just declined it. No one would say anything."
"Why don't you go? I'm afraid she won't eat you." Bai Qige asked with raised eyebrows. She took the letter and read it briefly, then handed it back to Yi Chenjing. "Five days from now, at 2:00 a.m., at the Yunxiang Restaurant on Changle Street, just say hello to her. You should go to the banquet for your 'concern'. I want to thank her in person. By the way, I will try again to see how powerful that bold and dissolute princess is to you."
Looking at the blazing battle flames in Bai Qige's eyes, Yi Chenjing didn't know whether to cry or laugh. He was surprised by the little woman she accidentally showed, but at the same time his heart was beating. The love was overflowing without restraint. She really wished she could He held her in his arms and teased her a lot. Considering that the result of doing so was likely to be a severe kick and sarcastic comments, he resisted the urge and stood still, looking down at the letter that he didn't want to read at all. .
After looking at it for a few times, I tore the letter into pieces. It was full of love. The last sentence, "I miss you every day, but I don't see you" was even more disgusting and disgusting.
"Go to the queen and ask what you want." She shook her head to drive away the disgust she had for Ruan Yanluo. When facing Bai Qige, Yi Chenjing returned to her usual calm and gentle tone.
"I'm sure you won't want to hear it. It's all about intrigues." Bai Qige suppressed a faint smile and sighed. "But I have a general understanding of the reason why the emperor rejects me so much. It can be considered a gain."
After all, the courtyard is not a good place to talk, especially in the palace. Walls have ears. You must be careful. Yi Chenjing made a shushing gesture and pulled Bai Qige into the room. She closed the doors and windows carefully. Then she sat down quietly and listened. Listen.
"The Queen didn't directly say the reason why the Emperor tried so hard to suppress me. But she asked me to rely on her power to compete with the Emperor. I guess she wanted to push me to the position of Crown Princess and then control me behind the scenes to make a comeback and get involved in politics again. Recently. The Queen knows very well what happened. Neither Miss I nor the Five Envoys from Monan. A truly pure-hearted person who has no interest in worldly affairs will never know so much. In my opinion, it is because the Emperor has been ill for a long time and cannot take care of the court personally. The Queen's heart is moved by the decree again. It is very likely that the factions belonging to the Queen will revive again."
Yi Chenjing did not doubt Bai Qige's insight and judgment at all. Her eyes were sharper than anyone else's. She would not be wrong. She held the tea cup and pondered for a while. Yi Chenjing raised her head and looked at Bai Qige: "My father has been coerced by the queen for many years. Only in this way can he concentrate power. Perhaps it is because of this relationship that he will be extremely careful in the future. Both political power and military power must be partially decentralized after careful consideration. A queen has made him worry and worry for a long time. He probably has an unknowing desire for smart women. conflict."
"Yes. It's roughly the same as my guess." Bai Qige nodded. "But I think the emperor may not be unknowingly resisting. Instead, he will gain wisdom and take preventive measures. He is unwilling to make me his concubine because he is afraid. You will encounter the same fate one day. In the final analysis, the emperor is still thinking about you. It’s just that the method is a bit extreme."
Perhaps it was due to his prejudice against Yaohuang. Yi Chenjingdu disapproved of Bai Qige's words to excuse Yaohuang: "When did he think about it for my sake? When he sent me to Zhao Kingdom to be a hostage, he saw me being chased and killed by Yi Chenxuan. When he pretends not to see you, or when he forces me to make someone else my concubine despite knowing that I only love one person, all he sees is the country and the country, and he will never care about family affection."
The estrangement between Yaohuang and Yi Chenjing's father and son is deep-rooted. It cannot be resolved overnight. Bai Qige knows that arguing will not yield results. She simply does not waste any time talking to him and bypasses the matter and goes straight to the topic: "Assuming that the inference is correct, then the key to solving the problem is how to convince the emperor that I will not interfere in political affairs like the queen. But the emperor is as stubborn as you. I really can't think of any way to dispel his concerns."
"There's no need. There's no need to do this." Bai Qige was frowning in thought. Yi Chenjing suddenly spoke in a low voice. "Qige, I am not the father. I don't want you to be imprisoned in the harem all day long and depressed. When I hold the throne When I stand at my peak, I hope you can stay with me and watch the prosperous world we create together."
Bai Qige was speechless for a moment. She just looked at the depth and endless tenderness in his eyes quietly. Whether it was touching or unexpected, she felt peaceful and peaceful in her heart.
There is no doubt that what Yi Chenjing wants to give her will be everything he has.
Even though Yi Chenjing said that Bai Qige was his wife at the reception banquet held for the five envoys of Monan, Bai Qige still couldn't live in the East Palace until she was officially canonized. Yi Chenjing didn't care. Since Bai Qige couldn't live in the East Palace, then he Just live in Lianchenxuan. So in the past few days, there has been a scene like this in Dayao Palace. The prince has been running towards Lianchenxuan after a busy day. Behind him is the daughter of the Ou family who is running all the way to catch up. And behind him is The miserable little eunuchs ran down most of the palace. No one knew how the daughter of my family felt about the prince.
"How many times do I have to tell you that I will not marry you."
"No matter what, the emperor promised that I would be the wife of the prince's brother."
"Stop thinking about the impossible. Didn't you already say it? Except for Qi Ge."
"Then I'll be the big one and she'll be the little one."
"Xiaoyu..."
"Two of us will grow together."
Whenever she said this, Oixueyu would flatten her mouth and turn her eyes red. Then she would cover her face and start sobbing. Yi Chenjing could not beat or scold her. He was so angry that he could not do anything. The rumors among the concubines in the harem still favored Ou Xueyu, and she was very sympathetic. Bai Qige, who was removed from the concubine for no reason, became the object of disgust and accusation by many people. For no other reason, Ou Xueyu was almost killed by someone's evil hands several times. .
Walking by the lake, someone pushed her into the water; after eating a meal, she felt nauseated and vomited, and the food was found to be poisonous; while sleeping on the bed, she found witchcraft from under the pillow; even someone secretly put iron nails in her dress. By accident The delicate skin was scratched with scars.
With whom could a little girl who had just entered the palace form a deep hatred? Everyone was thinking about it, and doubts were cast on Bai Qige. In terms of hatred, Bai Qige was the only one in the palace who had a problem with Ou Xueyu. He was assassinated five times and three times. If it weren't for her, who else would have it? Bai Qige didn't pay attention to these rumors when she heard them. Rumors are just like that. The more you try to clear up the blame, the more people will believe it. It's better not to explain. Besides, Yi Chenjing is here, so there is no need for her to do it in person. Come forward to clarify.
"Qi Ge is so stupid that she can't even find the dining room. How to poison her? If you want to put the witchcraft thing, put it in a hidden place. Only people with no brains would put it under the pillow. It's obviously a frame-up; the iron nails are even more so. Nonsense. If Qi Ge really wants to release it, it will definitely not be an iron nail. It will probably be a poisoned knife." Facing the doubts of a group of people, Yi Chenjing made the above explanation in an understatement.
In short, some people are trying every means to make Bai Qige the target of public criticism. But Yi Chenjing is just the opposite. He is doing his best to protect Bai Qige. He stands firmly in front to shield her from open and secret arrows, rumors and rumors. It's not that Yi Chenjing doesn't know how to do this. This will put him in a dilemma. He will surely offend more and more people. However, he understands one thing deeply. It is this thing that motivates him to persevere and never give up.
The palace is cold and dark. When all the fingers are pointing at Bai Qige and intending to harm her, he is the only one who can protect her.
"Because I am her husband." Yi Chenjing answered calmly and calmly in the face of countless confusions.
The chaotic but not thrilling days did not last long. The night before the banquet with Yan Hu, a cold sword light and a shrill scream broke the quiet night. At the same time, Bai Qige was pushed to the forefront, indicating that another storm was coming. Pro.