Yu Che spread the quilt and prepared the brazier, and listened to Bai Qige still talking to Yi Chenjing in front of the door. Bored, he quietly looked out through the crack in the door, covered his mouth and chuckled again.
The moonlight and the candlelight swayed together, flickering. The two people stood very close to each other at the door. Yi Chenjing lowered her head and pressed it against Bai Qige's face as if whispering something. The latter looked confused at first, and then turned into a slightly surprised expression, not knowing.
After replying something, Yi Chenjing pushed aside and closed the door.
"The young lady's expression is very good now. She looks angry but is smiling. What tricks did His Highness use to coax the young lady to be so strange? Are you coming to sleep with the young lady?" Yu Che opened the door, and his hearty laughter echoed throughout the room.
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"Your mouth needs to be treated. Tomorrow, go to the dining room to find some pieces of ginger and garlic and stuff it with you to remove the odor." Bai Qige glanced at it and sat at the table in the outer hall, listening to the rustling of dead branches being blown by the night wind, with a look on her face.
Gradually it became more solemn.
Yu Che knew how to watch people's emotions best. Seeing that she was worried, he didn't dare to play anymore. He poured a cup of tea and stuffed it into Bai Qi's singer: "Did His Highness say anything that made the young lady unhappy?"
Bai Qige shook her head: "What he said never made me happy. But it's not because of him today."
"That's the fifth prince." Yu Che said firmly.
After getting along for a long time, Bai Qige realized that Yu Che was also a clever woman, but she didn't expect that this girl could reveal her thoughts without knowing anything, so she looked sideways in surprise.
"Young lady doesn't know many people in the palace. The only people she can come into contact with on weekdays are Concubine Jing and the two ladies, and the other ones are the fifth prince and the seventh prince. Needless to say, Concubine Jing and Madam Suyan treat young lady very well.
Very recently, Mrs. Surao has been calm and composed and has stopped making troubles. There are only two princes left who can make the young lady think about it. Since the young lady said it is not His Highness, then of course it is the fifth prince."
With a chuckle from the corner of her mouth, Bai Qige gestured for Yu Che to sit down next to her: "Ghost girl, what else in this world do you not know?" The smile faded and then she sighed lightly, picked up the teacup and held it in her hand, feeling the temperature slightly warm.
Bai Qige felt extremely comfortable, and her expression gradually calmed down: "Just now, Yi Chenjing and I walked around the back garden. Someone secretly attacked him on the way. Fortunately, the arrow pierced his cloak but did not hurt anyone. It seems
It was intentional."
"Sneak attack?!" Yu Che jumped up from his seat in fright, his pretty face turned pale instantly, "Where's that idiot Zhan Ting? Why didn't he follow?"
"Zhan Ting is also a human being. Eating and resting are as essential as you and me. Besides, we can't let him stay by our side all day long?"
Yu Che exhaled and said, "That's right. The last time the lady went to bed, he stayed outside and was scolded by His Highness."
"... Can you remember something useful in your mind?" Bai Qige laughed angrily and wanted to kick him. Zhan Ting was too honest, and Yu Che was an inquisitive girl. Many things between her and Yi Chenjing were unclear.
Being trapped by Yu Che and dug out of Zhan Ting's mouth, even the unlucky things like sleeping with him were not spared. With a confidant like this, no one can tell whether he should cry or laugh.
Seeing that Bai Qige seemed to be in a better mood, Yu Che cautiously asked, "The person who attacked is related to the fifth prince?"
In an instant, Bai Qige's eyes dimmed.
"Yi Chenjing is very sure that she is the fifth prince's subordinate, the Su Jinyan I mentioned to you last time." She sighed and shook her head. Bai Qige rubbed her forehead and closed her eyes tiredly, "But the fifth prince promised not to treat other people."
The prince took action, and now I don't know who I can trust or who I can't trust. The two of them have their minds buried too deep to be seen through and cannot be broken."
Yu Che understands the subtle relationship between Yi Chenxuan and Bai Qige. As the person Bai Qige wants to trust and rely on most, a lie from Yi Chenxuan that has nothing to do with the overall situation will upset her, let alone sending someone to follow and sneak attack this person.
Such a terrible thing? But, does that gentle man who dares to express his opposition to Yi Chenjing to protect the young lady really hide his intentions to this extent?
After pondering for a moment, Yu Che pushed Bai Qige's arm: "Miss, I don't think the fifth prince is that kind of person. Think about it, since he deliberately didn't hurt anyone, he must have just wanted to scare people. How could the fifth prince bear to be so serious?
Did he hurt Miss? Perhaps he followed that person and gave an order not to allow Miss to get too close to His Highness. This was considered a sincere confession from the Fifth Prince. Miss, do you still remember the person who helped you at the school military field that day? Later I thought about it,
There is a great possibility that that person is a subordinate of the fifth prince - the eunuch on duty at the Yaohe Palace said that the color of Su Jinyan's eyes is different from that of ordinary people, it is as green as jade."
Was he really the person Yi Chenxuan sent to protect her? Her heart warmed for no reason. Bai Qige opened her eyes, her eyes soft.
People with blue eyes are rare in Dayao. According to Zhan Ting, there are only two or three ethnic groups in the entire Zhongzhou with this kind of eyes. Some talented people and strangers came to the country to get ahead, but the number is very small.
, after all, the imperial palace very much rejects foreign interference in politics.
In this way, it is very likely that the person who saved her that day was Su Jinyan. Although I had met him a few times before, I didn't pay much attention and didn't look carefully. Now in retrospect, the image left in my memory is quite similar to the mysterious person.
Regardless of body shape or eye color, they match perfectly.
"Miss, there is something Yu Che said that I shouldn't ask, but it's really uncomfortable to hold it in my heart." Lowering his voice, Yu Che leaned close to Bai Qige's ear, "Is the person that Miss is attracted to, the fifth prince or the seventh prince?"
With a shake of his hand, the teacup knocked over on the table.
She really shouldn't ask this question, because she doesn't even have the answer herself.
Are you falling in love with those two people? Yi Chenxuan or Yi Chenjing. They seem to be inextricably linked, but in fact they don’t understand either one, let alone being devoted to them? Is the love Yi Chenxuan confesses true or false?
, the reason for Yi Chenjing's sudden tenderness, there are countless interests hidden deep in it that are difficult to see clearly. She dare not believe any of them, let alone talk about being emotional.
Although, I always hope that someone can express my sincerity.
"Stop expecting an answer, Yu Che. No matter it is the fifth prince or Yi Chenjing, they will not be my destined people." Bai Qige filled the tea cup, picked up the tea and drank it in one gulp, with a bitter and dark smile.
"Now I just want to do my best to protect the Bai family, and I will never be tempted by anyone. Besides, I am not qualified. Look at this face. There are countless beauties in the world. Who is not more qualified than me to always be by their side?
If you want to survive in this deep palace of grievances and power struggles, you must learn to be self-reliant. Even if you are afraid, you must bury your fears deep in your heart. Don’t rely on anyone, don’t place your hopes on anyone, and don’t be tempted or emotional. Only in this way will you not be betrayed by others.
Seize the weakness and achieve the goal step by step.”
"Isn't it tiring, young lady? One person has to bear so much..." Yu Che choked up. She was also a woman, but the master she served was too strong, so strong that it made people feel bad. She struggled to survive alone in troubled times and had to shoulder the fate of her family.
There is so much pressure but there is no man who can support her and protect her. It's not that she is unmoved, she can't move and dare not move!
Gently wiping away the tears on Yu Che's face, Bai Qige smiled peacefully: "You can live alone. I'm looking forward to the day when everything ends, and there will no longer be the constraints of grudges and hatred. With you, we will return to Zhao Kingdom and Bai Mansion together.
, find a place far away from the flames of power, and grow old slowly with your most important family."
The more comfort he received, the more heartbroken Yu Che felt. Tears rolled down the cup, and the colorless tea leaves tumbled.
Wiping his eyes, Yu Che tried his best to hold back his tears and forced a stiff smile: "Miss, I think it's too sad. Even if His Highness regrets remarrying in the future, won't there still be five princes? His Highness will go north to fight soon, and we can no longer force Bai Bai.
If the family threatens the young lady, then the young lady will go find the fifth prince——"
"It's impossible." Bai Qige interrupted Yu Che, smiled and shook her head, "If Yi Chenjing leaves, the person who takes over the Zhao Kingdom will be replaced by the right prime minister, and the situation of the Bai family will be even more dangerous. Yu Che, don't you understand?
, I have no other choice, the only thing I can do is to help Yi Chenjing, give him the country, give him the world - I want to help him usurp the throne and seize power."
Snap, the teacup had just escaped the fate of being toppled, and it was shattered into pieces again, with pieces scattered all over the floor.
Yu Che couldn't believe his ears. Usurping the throne and seizing power was a crime of beheading. This young lady was tantamount to seeking death!
As if she could see through Yu Che's thoughts, Bai Qige held the trembling hand, her voice still as calm as ever: "If you don't do this, everyone in the Bai family will die. The matter of Princess Hongxiao is almost clear. I owe Yi Chenjing. Since
If he can't return the one he loves, then give him the country. If he misses all my hard work, it would be best to let me and the Bai family go. If the hatred still lingers, he won't take action against the Bai family. If he wants, this
I am willing to give up my life with both hands."
"Why should you believe Yun Zhongjin's words? If he cheats once, he will cheat a second time or a third time! The young lady is not a bad person, and she can never be the real culprit who killed Princess Hongxiao!"
"Indeed, he lied to Yi Chenjing, but he will not lie to me." Bai Qige stood up and walked to the window. The window was half open. Snowflakes began to fly outside at some point, and the clear night sky was covered by dark clouds.
Yun Zhongjin is a smart man. When he learned that Bai Qige had lost his memory, he fabricated a lie about being an eyewitness and deceived Yi Chenjing into exposing his crimes to protect himself. After all, he had a share in the death of Princess Hongxiao. In front of him,
Shiyun Zhong Jinze didn't have to lie to Bai Qige. He knew that Bai Qige would not make the truth public. If he did, Yi Chenjing would not be able to give her a chance to continue to pursue the truth. Instead, he would not hesitate to restart the torture of her, even through
The Bai family came to make her suffer. Neither of the two murderers would benefit from biting each other. This was the fundamental reason why Yun Zhongjin dared to speak frankly to her.
"It's a pity that Yun Zhongjin guessed wrong." Bai Qige suddenly said to herself, with a half-smile on her face. Yu Che stared blankly, not knowing what she meant.
The windows were wide open, and the wind and snow found a way out, pouring in violently, and the cold snowflakes hit the face, causing a sting. Looking at the bright moon covered by dark clouds, Bai Qige spoke as calmly as water, calm and calm.
"When he sits in the world and stares in all directions, I will tell the whole truth. It doesn't matter whether I live or die. I just want a clear conscience."