After listening to the letter read by Ling'er, Xia Ziying finally understood why Du Jun hadn't seen her for so long. It turned out that she was sent to various places to screen for girls, and it was inconvenient to come over to explain to herself. Then she asked someone to deliver the letter.
After Ling'er read the letter, she seemed a little ashamed, because she had misunderstood the emperor and Du Jun just now, thinking that the emperor would no longer care about her because Xia Ziying did not want to go to the palace.
Now after reading the letter, I realized that in the emperor's mind, his master was still so important, and he felt even more embarrassed at the moment. He walked over sheepishly, stood in front of Xia Ziying, and said: "Sister,
I'm sorry, it turns out that the emperor thinks so highly of you, and I said such hurtful words just now, it is really unforgivable, you punish Ling'er, Ling'er has no regrets."
Seeing that she was so sincerely repentant, Xia Ziying didn't want to tease her anymore, but the words she just said were so unforgettable that she still couldn't let go, so she said: "Okay, this is what you said, you said
How should I punish you?"
Ling'er looked a little timid and said timidly: "Sister...whatever you say...I'll punish you! Ling'er listens to you..." At the end of the words, she became smaller and smaller, so that in the end she was all
Can't hear.
"Then this is what you said, so don't blame my sister for being ruthless." Xia Ziying pretended to be frightened and said with a slight smile.
Ling'er suddenly felt weak and looked at Xia Ziying as if she couldn't believe it. How kind and kind-hearted Xia Ziying was before, how could she suddenly become so fierce and vicious? Now her eyes are like a very hungry bird.
The dead big bad wolf was waiting for a little sheep.
"Sister, don't you really want to punish me?" Ling'er bit her lip, and it took her a long time to dare to ask.
"Look at how scared you are, how could my sister be willing to punish you? You just want to help me with something, how about it?" Xia Ziying smiled mysteriously.
"Whatever you do, as long as Ling'er can do it, just say it." Ling'er looked full of joy when she saw Xia Ziying spared herself so easily.
Seeing Ling'er's happy look, Xia Ziying stood up and said to her, "Sister, I just want you to help me find someone."
"Who is it?" Ling'er said curiously.
"The person who took us to Jingxin Temple that day, I still don't understand why he helped us, and this master is too mysterious, and he actually listened to this person so much." Xia Ziying said to herself.
"Sister, do you want me to go to Jingxin Temple to help you find out about this person?" When Ling'er heard what she meant, her mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg.
"What's wrong? You don't want to?" Xia Ziying looked at Ling'er and asked.
"No, no, it's me... I just left that barren place, and I really... don't want to go. What's more, the teacher's wife doesn't seem to like me either, and I'll make people uncomfortable if I go. Sister, look...
..." Ling'er begged bitterly.
"Who just said that as long as I ask her to do it, she will definitely do it?" Xia Ziying asked Ling'er.
"It's...me!" Ling'er said with a troubled face.
"Huh? Then you really don't want to go?" Xia Ziying continued to stare at her and asked.
"Then Ling'er has gone, who will take care of you? You can't live without me here." Ling'er made an excuse and showed her courtesy while pinching Xia Ziying's back a few times.
"Haha, anyway, Du Jun will be screening girls for the emperor these days. He won't be back for a while. There's nothing going on here. I can still take care of myself. Don't worry about me!" Xia Ziying said with a smile, instantly
Ling'er's hope was shattered.
Seeing how depressed she was, Xia Ziying smiled and said: "Okay, you will go for ten days. After ten days, whether there are any clues or not, you will come back. How about it?"
Although Ling'er was still a little reluctant, this condition was already quite good for her, so she nodded and agreed, "Okay, I will go find out the news from you, sister, but the master's wife looks very mysterious. If
I didn't find any clues, you can't blame me."
"Well, sister, I don't blame you, but I believe that with our Ling'er's intelligence, it will be difficult to find any clues. When you come back, you will definitely bring me news, right?" Xia Ziying said with a smile.
"Haha, it's great that my sister trusts me so much." Ling'er said proudly.
Early the next morning, Ling'er reluctantly left Kyoto and rode alone towards the foot of the mountain, Jingxin Temple. Her purpose this time was to find out the person who was silently helping them behind the scenes.
After Ling'er left, Xia Ziying opened the window and looked outside the meeting. People were coming and going outside, which was so fascinating, but she could never go out privately now. Maybe there was someone in a certain corner on the street.
Someone is waiting for her.
In the Jinluan Hall, Mu Lianlong was sitting on the dragon chair, looking majestic and majestic. The people below were all lined up neatly. His eyes were like torches. After scanning them, he asked: "Dear ladies, do you have anything to say?"
Xiao Qi, who had not spoken in the court hall for a long time, actually stood up and said to Mu Lianlong: "Your Majesty, I have something to report to you."
Mu Lianlong was a little surprised and smiled slightly: "Xiao Aiqing, you never come forward to speak. Why did you say something today? What is it?"
Xiao Qi bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I heard that today I have sent people to various states and counties to select girls for you and fill your harem."
Mu Lianlong was already prepared in his heart, so he said with a smile: "It is true. Since I registered, the queen in the harem has not yet been decided, and there are not many beloved concubines in the harem. The harem of all dynasties needs to be filled, and I have already
The order was given to the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Rites sent Du Jun, the prefect of the capital, to supervise the matter, so there is no need to trouble you, my beloved, to worry."
Mu Lianlong's explanation immediately caused a commotion in the court. There were whispers below. Some people said that Du Jun, the prefect, had never heard of this person. Some people said that the emperor secretly sent people to select concubines. Isn't it childish?
Okay, wait, the court hall suddenly became chaotic.
"Ahem... It seems that all my dear friends have some criticisms about my selection of concubines. If you have any thoughts, please speak out. Our court has been free of speech since ancient times. Say it!" As soon as Mu Lianlong's words came out, the entire court fell silent.
.
Everyone knew that what the emperor had already done, if he did it again, he would be looking for trouble for himself, so he stood quietly and waited for someone who was not afraid of death to stand up and speak.
Everyone was silent, but Xiao Qi stood up and said: "The emperor's selection of concubines is supposed to be a major matter for the country. How can he randomly arrange candidates to select concubines? Isn't it too hasty? Moreover, the master of the harem has not yet been decided, the emperor
I'm afraid it's inappropriate to choose a concubine at this time. Everyone in the harem is in danger, which is naturally not a blessing to the country."
Mu Lianlong's face darkened, and he looked at Xiao Qi. He understood that Xiao Qi was dissatisfied with his actions. He had previously hinted that he would make Xiao Ling his queen. So far, the master of the harem has not been decided, and now he is going to various places to select the emperor.
Concubine, let the people in the harem think what they want.
"Xiao Aiqing, I don't know something. I am not acting hastily, but I am doing it according to the laws of my ancestors. Filling the harem is what I should do. There is nothing to criticize." The tone was very harsh, Xiao Qi saw it,
He retreated without saying a word, and everyone dispersed.
Du Jun's work efficiency is quite high. In just a few days, he has selected hundreds of beautiful girls. Then he sent all the beautiful girls to Kyoto and selected them again by himself. This time, the remaining
There are only fifty of them. Then I will report it to your emperor and have all the beautiful ladies temporarily placed in another courtyard.
After Du Jun saw Mu Lianlong, he immediately reported the full details of the matter. According to his wishes, Xia Ziying and the fifty beautiful ladies could be sent to the palace.
Ling'er has been there for several days. The ten-day period has not yet come, and I don't know what clues she can get. One morning six days later, Xia Ziying's door was knocked open from outside.
When Xia Ziying opened the door and found that it was Ling'er, she was immediately overjoyed. She must have had some clues to come back so quickly, otherwise she wouldn't have come back.
"Sister, I miss you so much." Ling'er threw herself into Xia Ziying's arms and said coquettishly.
"Well, sister knows that Ling'er loves her the most. Get up quickly. Have you eaten yet? I'll ask the waiter to order something for you." Xia Ziying smiled obediently.
"No need, I've already eaten." Ling'er felt a little guilty when she spoke.
"What's wrong? Tell me, what do you mean?" Xia Ziying asked curiously.
"I didn't... do the things you asked me well." When she said this, she seemed very timid and secretly glanced at Xia Ziying from the corner of her eyes.
"Haha, you really take it seriously. Sister, I don't blame you. If you didn't find out the information, forget it. I know the teacher's wife. She seems to be a very cautious person. There's nothing wrong with her. Sit down quickly!" Xia Ziying
He comforted Ling'er and put her on the seat as he spoke.
"But Master Tai... let me tell you, please don't have any curiosity. The people behind her have always hoped that you can live a good life, and have no intention of harming you." Ling'er opened her eyes wide.
Eyes said.
"What does this mean? Did you discover something?" Xia Ziying asked nervously after hearing what she said.
Ling'er paused for a moment, looking very ashamed, and then slowly talked about what she had been through these past few days. It turned out that since she went to Jingxin Temple, she had been secretly observing whether she could find any clues, and she had been sneaking around all day long.
She followed Master Tai just to see when she would reveal her true identity. However, as several days passed, Master Tai was so well disguised that there was no trace at all. It was really difficult for her to check.