Seemingly unconvinced by the unprovoked scolding, Surao pouted with an aggrieved look on her face: "It's too stuffy in the palace. I came here to ask Sister Qige to take me out of the palace for a walk, but I didn't expect to be discovered by His Highness."
"Leave the palace?" Yi Chenjing frowned and said in a cold tone, "Female relatives are not allowed to leave the palace at will without permission. Do you think I won't punish you by bringing her with you?"
Surao waved her hands quickly and lowered her head pitifully: "No, no, how could I dare to leave the palace without permission from His Highness? I saw that Sister Qi Ge was not blocked from leaving the palace before. I thought His Highness agreed, so I took the courage to come.
Huixiju."
The already fluctuating heartbeat seemed to be rippled by a boulder being dropped. Yi Chenjing grabbed Su Rao, her face frighteningly gloomy: "When did she leave the palace? Who did she go out with?"
"Didn't Sister Qi Ge tell His Highness? Then... I might have said something wrong. Your Highness, please don't take it to heart." Surao looked flustered, and her intention to cover up was obvious, "I also happened to listen to the palace gate guard.
I only found out through conversation. I probably heard it wrong because of the distance and the noise. How could Sister Qi Ge hide it from His Highness when she wanted to leave the palace? There is no way to come back without a pass token."
If you are not sure why she came to Huixiju? The servants reported it and heard the gossip. These are the perfect excuses to cause chaos in the harem. In order to compete for favor and power, women exclude each other, slander each other, and always come up with a frame-up.
The method of hostility is to use the name of a servant to make insinuations in the hope of killing the other party without damaging his own gentle image. Yi Chenjing has not lived in the palace for a long time, but he is very aware of these dirty methods.
, I used to think that although Lianchenxuan was deserted and not taken seriously, it was at least peaceful. Unexpectedly, it was now in the middle of a torrent of overt and covert fighting.
After calming down and looking back, Yi Chenjing looked down at Su Rao and said in a cold and tasteless voice: "If you don't serve your mother in Lianchen Pavilion, why are you going near the palace gate? I said I don't like women to stir up trouble, but it seems you didn't go there at all.
Keep it in mind, since there is no need to say more, I will send someone to find a good home to arrange for you, and you can go back and tidy up and wait for news."
It was like thunder exploding in her head. Surao lost all her strength and her face instantly turned pale.
The last time he bribed the laundry maid in Huixiju to inform on Bai Qige's private meeting with Yi Chenxuan, it made Yi Chenjing unhappy. He said he wanted to marry her outside the palace. Surao thought it was just an angry talk and didn't take it to heart. Who knows
He wasn't joking, looking at the situation, he really planned to let her leave.
Kneeling on the ground with a plop, Surao had no time to think about anything else. She grabbed the corner of Yi Chenjing's clothes and burst into tears: "Surao knows that I was wrong. Your Highness, please don't drive me away! My sister and I have been dependent on each other for many years. I beg Your Highness for my sister's sake."
Please forgive me once more, and I will never talk nonsense again!"
"I don't want to see you again before I leave the palace." Yi Chenjing was unmoved, took out the corner of her clothes and strode away, leaving her pretty concubine lying on the ground in tears.
Su Rao has always been smart and well-rounded in front of and behind her, and is quite popular with the imperial concubine. However, Yi Chenjing knew that this girl was more scheming than anyone else at a young age. The kind-hearted and generous Su Yan was not as good as her, and even the smart Bai Qige was there.
She is not as good as her in terms of fighting spirit. If she is not careful, she will fall into her trap. Just busy fighting for power is tiring enough. Yi Chenjing really does not want to indulge in backyard fighting, especially against Bai Qige.
When he returned to the study, Zhan Ting was waiting outside. When he saw Yi Chenjing coming back, he hurriedly rushed forward: "Just now Captain Zheng from the military field sent someone to report that not long ago, Vice Admiral Yun seemed to have had a dispute with someone and was injured, but he always
He refused to say who the other party was. The soldiers who arrived later only saw someone leaving on horseback. The person responsible for intercepting was a man with extremely high martial arts skills. After the person who fled on horseback lost track of him, he got rid of the pursuit and disappeared. A sharp-eyed soldier said that
He seems to be from a foreign race, and his eyes are the color of jasper, could it be related to the fifth prince?"
"Blue color?" Yi Chenjing pondered for a moment, "Although there are many foreign races in Dayao, there are very few people with blue eyes. Su Jinyan is the only one in the palace, but Su Jinyan's kung fu is still inferior to you and me. If you want to besieged by many soldiers from the school military field,
How easy is it to escape? Besides, Yun Zhongjin only had contact with the prince's men after entering the distant country. Assuming that person is really Su Jinyan, why would he suddenly appear and take action against Yun Zhongjin? "
Zhan Ting had just learned the news, and was confused by Yi Chenjing's hurried question: "Is it possible that Su Jinyan has defected to the crown prince? Wasn't there a rumor that he had an affair with the crown prince some time ago?"
The seemingly simple incident contains countless information, which cannot be understood in a moment. Yi Chenjing walked into the study and sat in front of the case, his eyebrows were furrowed, his knuckles intentionally or unintentionally crossed his thin lips, and his eyes were focused on the inkstone.
superior.
"I'll think about this matter again. Zhan Ting, please help me do another thing first." Yi Chenjing leaned back in the chair and rubbed her forehead gently. She looked very tired, with a hint of uneasiness hidden in her brows. "
It is very possible that Qi Ge secretly left the palace. Take my seal and go to Lin Xiaowei, who is in charge of guarding the palace. In any case, you must ask the date she left the palace. It would be best if you can find out where she went - don't
If you alarm anyone, especially Qi Ge, stay away if you're worried about being tricked by her. Sometimes I can't even tell whose confidant you are."
Zhan Ting blushed: "My subordinate is stupid. I don't know why. Every time I talk to Princess Qi'an, I forget what to say and what not to say. What a pig's brain."
"...It is indeed a pig brain."
Normally Yi Chenjing would forgive Zhan Ting generously when he blamed himself for something wrong, but this time it was different. There was a bit of grit in his tone. Zhan Ting scratched his head with an embarrassed look on his face, and could only continue to giggle.
, he didn't know that those words not only scolded him but also scolded Yi Chenjing, which made his master angry.
The honest Zhan Ting is not the only person who can't help but want to speak his mind when he sees Bai Qige.
It was a rare free afternoon, and Bai Qige's life was not easy and comfortable. Yi Chenjing left her with a choice that was too difficult to decide. After much deliberation, she could not find a solution that had the best of both worlds. She tossed and turned in bed, falling asleep and waking up, and spent most of her time in a state of confusion.
Feeling more and more tired and suffering from a splitting headache, Bai Qige decided to go out for a walk and see Mrs. Qi or Jin Zhaoyi after putting on her clothes and briefly freshening up.
According to Mrs. Qi's self-report, she had already taken two pairs of medicines given by Yi Chenxuan before she met Bai Qige and was brought back to Lianchenxuan. Fortunately, the dose was not large, and everything was as usual after a short period of blood loss. Yu Che was a personal maid who knew everything about her, Mrs. Qi
Since the matter in Lianchenxuan could not be known to too many people, Bai Qige asked Yu Che to look after Mrs. Qi and walked to Jin Zhaoyi's residence alone.
Although Jin Zhaoyi is not the most favored concubine of Emperor Yao at the moment, she plays an important role in the queen's side because of her mature and sensible nature. Bai Qige wants to use Jin Zhaoyi's words to appeal to the queen. Even if she cannot help Mrs. Qi get rid of Yi Chenxuan's control,
At least let her give birth to the child safely - no competition for favor or power, Mrs. Qi just wants to give birth to a child to prove that she is Yi Chenxuan's woman. It is sad and respectable to love her to such an extent that it cannot save her heart.
Then help her realize this dream.
It's almost the New Year's Eve, and the usually deserted Lianchen Pavilion is gradually becoming lively. The eunuchs and maids are walking around and busy preparing. The large Lianchen Pavilion is busy with lights and colorful decorations, but Yi Chenjing's study remains silent. He made a special detour to pass by the study.
Bai Qige stood outside the courtyard and looked around. The door was closed and she couldn't see if anyone was inside.
"Probably not here." Bai Qige muttered to herself, then turned and left as if to comfort herself.
Half a year ago, when she saw Yi Chenjing, she was filled with hatred and fear. Half a year later, when she couldn't see him, she felt empty in her heart, as if something was missing. Bai Qige didn't dare to think about what was wrong with her, because she was afraid that the answer she would get would be too ridiculous.
, so ridiculous that it is even more stupid than Mrs. Qi’s wish.
Rough, cruel, and moody, the initial impression of Yi Chenjing has long been washed away. His brilliance can only be seen clearly from an extreme distance. He is wise, tolerant, has the world in mind, and sticks to his own principles.
He would torture her in every way because of Hong Xiao's death, but he would also blame himself for many years for hurting Li'er with his own hands. If you have to say what kind of person he is, I think he can only be described as passionate and sincere. He can clearly describe his love and hate. It just so happens that he is like this
Her character struck the softest spot in Bai Qige's heart, so the hatred was gone, only emotion and yearning remained.
Yearning for his strength and magnificence, yearning for the thousands of rivers and mountains under his wise governance.
To go to Jin Zhaoyi's Diecui Residence, you have to pass by the Yaohing Hall. When there were still dozens of steps away from the Yaohing Hall, Bai Qige's path was blocked.
"Qi Ge!" The face of the fifth prince, who was pacing in front of the Yaohe Palace, was mixed with joy and sorrow. When he saw the thin figure, his eyes suddenly lit up. He took three steps at a time and caught up with him. He lowered his head and wanted to go.
Bai Qige walked back, "I knew you would come to me. Is Qiqi at your place? Do you know that I didn't sleep all night last night, all I could think about was you and Qiqi, what was in her belly
I’m still pregnant with the child, what do you want me to do if something goes wrong?”
Qiqi is Mrs. Qi's maiden name. In the past, hearing Yi Chenxuan call Mrs. Qi this way, I just felt that the two of them were very affectionate, but now it sounds like they are very fake. Bai Qige doesn't want to believe a word of Yi Chenxuan's words.
Keeping three steps away from Yi Chenxuan, Bai Qige acted very indifferently: "I'm just passing by. Madam Qi is the concubine of the fifth prince. She shouldn't ask me, an outsider, where she is. If the fifth prince still misses her unborn child, I
It would be best if you want to give her freedom and stop interfering. No matter what, she is your own flesh and blood after all."
"She is indeed in Lianchenxuan." Taking a deep breath, Yi Chenxuan felt relieved, "No matter what she said to you, as long as their mother and son are safe. Qi Ge, I don't ask you to only believe me and not others. Who is right?"
Who is wrong, who is true, and who is false, just use your eyes to see it. Whether it is you or Qiqi, I think I have a clear conscience."
Who is right and who is wrong, who is true and who is false, she has been trying to distinguish since she entered the palace of Yaoguo, and the thing that makes her the most confused is the man in front of her, the fifth prince Yi Chenxuan.
She was once addicted to his tenderness and couldn't extricate herself. She was also flustered by his few words, hugs and kisses. She even thought that this was love, but now, Bai Qige could see it very clearly.
Yi Chenxuan is just a beautiful dream in her imagination.