At midnight, in the back garden, in the usual place, we had something to discuss.
——Cheng'er.
This is the content of the piece of paper in the emperor's hand. Xie Cheng was the nickname of my aunt when she entered the palace. I didn't expect that anyone would still remember it and use this title. In fact, some women in the palace gradually had titles, and the maiden name under the title.
It will be gradually forgotten, and only those with a heart will remember it! This is what I asked Yun Ying to lend him by the hand of Concubine Wang. However, it was not forged by me, but really written by Concubine De. Since then,
After I bumped into the two of them in Pingyi Palace on the same day, I knew that Concubine De would be careful to prevent me from catching anything, and she would definitely invite us to another place to meet.
I lack everything now, the only thing I don't lack is the money and gold and silver jewelry that were randomly thrown in the warehouse. I only spent a very small amount of it to bribe the maid who was the most trusted by Concubine De in recent years, that is, to help them communicate
Xiao Zhao of all information. In this palace, money can sometimes save a lot of things.
Xiao Zhao gave me the manuscript, and I asked someone to make a mock copy and handed it to the man. Because he was used to Xiao Zhao as the messenger, he was not surprised at all. If I can’t think of anything unexpected, the so-called back garden tonight must be
It's very lively. I don't know if it is big enough to accommodate more people. However, I asked Yun Ying to add some ingredients. Maybe it will have the results I expect.
"Xiao Quanzi, the sweet-scented osmanthus tree has been blooming for a long time." I took a deep breath. At night, this sweet-scented osmanthus tree would always exude a fragrance, rich and fragrant, a little intoxicating.
The night had fallen, and I was in good spirits now, so I took my little boy to prepare for a night tour of the palace. When I left, I didn't forget to put on a white silk nightcoat and apply my favorite rouge on my lips. It was a bit pure, but also a bit...
Endless temptation.
After walking for a while, a group of eunuchs and maids were walking quickly in the corridor not far away. Xiao Quanzi asked one of them casually, and the person replied: "Something big has happened. The man from Concubine De's night party has been discovered." Is that right?
?I smiled faintly, I have seen this kind of plot on TV a lot, and it is really easy to implement, especially since the monarchs of this era like to see the drama where seeing is believing. And the two of them are indeed not clean. It can't be washed away.
Cleared.
However, this is not enough.
I searched all the way to the Yutian Palace where the emperor rested. The lights in the Yutian Palace were brightly lit at this time. I think many people could not sleep at night today. Some people were frightened, some were gloating about others' misfortunes and adding insult to injury, and some were cuckolded and could not help.
When falling asleep, some people look like they are watching a play.
When I walked in, I found that everyone in the palace had arrived. It was the first time in a long time that I was so close and saw Concubine Li Shu seriously, who had always been hiding in the palace. The prince stayed beside his mother like an innocent child.
Only when he saw me did his eyes flash with a hint of cunning, and he winked at me as a greeting. I nodded and stopped looking at him. Since he chose to protect himself in this way, I will not interfere. I haven't been there for a long time.
Nian Xuan looked at my Yaya, who was standing in a shadowed corner with a pale face. I felt a little distressed as I watched her become thinner. I didn't know how she was doing after not seeing her for so long.
Concubine Huan Xian must have been summoned when she was chanting sutras and chanting Buddha. At this time, she was still holding a string of Buddhist beads in her hand. When she saw me walking in, she looked at me deeply. It was strange that we didn't know each other well. Although
I was puzzled, but I walked up to the emperor as if nothing had happened and said, "Weiying would like to send your regards to the emperor and all my sisters."
Sima Rui saw me and smiled, but his voice was still a little tired: "My beloved concubine, please get up." After saying that, he stood up and helped me.
I looked at Concubine De and him kneeling beside me with a puzzled expression, and innocently said: "Your Majesty, what happened?"
Hearing my question, Sima Rui's face darkened and he snorted softly: "Humph." He seemed not to want to mention it again.
I looked around blankly. At this time, the concubine Wang, who was sitting next to the emperor, said disdainfully: "Humph, some women behaved inappropriately and were caught having a tryst with a man. It is a disgrace to our royal family."
Concubine Huan, who had been silent all the time, said: "Before the matter is clarified, sister, don't make any rash decisions." When she heard what she said, Concubine Huan snorted and shut up. Although the emperor never called her to sleep with him, anyone with a discerning eye would
Knowing that she has special meaning to the emperor, it is better not to offend her.
"Your Majesty -" I knelt on the ground and begged: "My aunt will never do that kind of thing. My aunt is not that kind of person. Please be aware of everything, Your Majesty."
The emperor sighed: "My dear concubine, I also believe that Concubine De is not this kind of person. I will find out the facts and deal with it impartially." Suddenly, he shouted: "If you come, please put him in the sky prison first." He started talking.
He turned around and said to the two people who were kneeling on the ground silently: "Do you have anything to say."
I saw that Concubine De's face was a bit paler than before, but her expression was completely indifferent, without any panic. When she heard the emperor's words, she closed her eyes and said, "I have nothing to say."
Shen Qing, who was kneeling next to her, did not dodge the emperor's burning eyes, but said in shame: "I have betrayed the emperor's trust. I am willing to die and ask the emperor to spare Concubine De. Everything is my fault."
Sima Rui's eyes turned cold and he said coldly: "Shen Qing, do you think you are still qualified to negotiate terms with me?"
"Ah! Shen Qing——" A woman suddenly shouted, and when I saw so many pairs of eyes looking at me, I realized that it was me who had just made the sound.
"What's wrong, my beloved concubine?" Sima Rui looked at me worriedly, but why did I feel that there was something in his eyes that I couldn't understand.
I opened my eyes wide and said simply: "This name, I think I heard my father say it. Before my aunt entered the palace, she and Shen Qing were childhood sweethearts and childhood sweethearts -" After seeing Sima Rui's increasingly serious expression, I hurriedly knelt down.
He went down and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for my sin, but I have made a mistake."
"Childhood sweethearts?" Sima Rui couldn't help but look at Concubine Huan Xian, and she smiled at her. I looked at the tacit understanding between the two of them and the flowing warmth, and my heart felt a little sour, and my smile became forced.
.He really cares about her.
But when he saw that the two of them had no regrets even if they went to their deaths, Sima Rui said coldly: "Here comes someone, hurry up and drag him down."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Several guards came in and took the two of them down.
At this moment, Concubine Huan Xian suddenly stood up, bowed to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, the night is already late. You have been tired for a day and it's time to rest. I, my concubine, leave."
Seeing that Concubine Xian had said this, all the concubines present stood up to thank An. I also stood up to leave. Concubine Wang Guifei was squirming there and refused to leave. Just as I was about to leave, the emperor suddenly said: "Xie Jieyu
Stay. You can sleep with me tonight."
"Yes, Your Majesty." I smiled as expected. I just noticed that the Emperor's eyes were looking at me longer and longer. The gauze-woven white clothes and bright red lips in this night are infinitely tempting.
.
Lying on the bed, Sima Rui hugged me and kissed my lips tenderly. Then he sighed deeply and murmured: "I'm so tired. I'm very disappointed in your aunt."
I comforted her softly: "Your Majesty, my aunt must have something to hide. Otherwise, she wouldn't have done such an immoral thing."
"I hope so. Go to sleep. I'm so tired tonight." As he said that, he hugged me tightly, and after a while, the sound of even breathing came from my ears.
I never thought that this oversight would change my future destiny.
In the prison.
I looked at the dirty sky jail along the way, mixed with the stench, and the sounds of many prisoners shouting "You are wronged" echoed. In short, it was a bit eerie. However, this feeling made me feel a bit like a mixed bag.
The feeling of going to a speakeasy now is a little exciting and a little spooky, but as long as I'm not in it, it'll be fine.
I walked to the two rooms specially prepared for my aunt and Shen Qing. Although they were not as good as the ones they usually lived in, they were much cleaner than the places where other prisoners lived.
Shen Qing, I felt something was wrong when I first saw him in my aunt's Pingyi Palace, and I have always disliked him, who is a bit gloomy. From the first time I met Brother Sima when I met him, I never had any feelings for him.
I have a good impression. Unexpectedly, my aunt, who has always been stoic, would risk her own life for him.
It turns out that the love between them is deeper than I thought. I thought that if I was caught, my aunt would put all the responsibility on Shen Qing, but I didn't expect that they would bear the responsibility together. I really misjudged my aunt's cruelty.
and selfishness.
Walking to the door of her cell, I took the basket from Xiao Quanzi's hand and said to my aunt who was resting inside with her eyes closed: "Aunt, look, what did Weiying bring you?"
Concubine De opened her eyes, which were covered with blood. She must have been awake all night.
She said coldly: "What are you doing here?"
"I couldn't bear to see my aunt suffer now, so I begged the emperor this morning to let Wei Ying come and see you."
"I don't have to pretend to be kind." She was a little tired, but her natural pride was still there: "Stop pretending, Xie Weiying."
I laughed, not angry, but said lazily: "Auntie really misunderstood Weiying this time."
"I don't know what you are thinking." She smiled angrily: "That old guy asked you to deal with us how you did. Now I'm in your hands, kill or chop, it's up to you."
I stood up and smiled coldly at her: "What a courage! I really admire Weiying, but," I approached her face and smiled evilly: "Did you think it was over like this?"
In her eyes that were red with hatred, I saw reluctance, but I still asked casually: "I wonder if the father of my aunt's children and my lovely nephews is someone else, huh?"