Not to mention Hongshi's speculation about the truth or falsehood of Hongzhou's defection to Yingge, Hongli left Prince Ding's Mansion all the way until he got on the carriage and breathed a sigh of relief, "What a danger!"
Little Zhengzi sat in the carriage with him. Hearing this, he said nervously: "Fourth Brother, is it possible that Second Brother really wanted to harm you just now?"
Hongli opened the curtain and looked back at Prince Ding's Mansion, which was getting further and further away from his sight, and said in a deep voice: "No, the danger I mentioned refers to the last sentence he asked. If I guessed correctly, he
I have begun to suspect that Hong Zhou and I are falsely opposed to each other. Fortunately, I didn’t show anything strange just now, otherwise everything I did before would have been in vain."
Little Zhengzi smacked his tongue and said, "Even Mr. Yingge didn't suspect that the second elder brother had just come back a few days before he saw the clues? Could it be that the fourth elder brother is overthinking it?"
Hongli put down the curtain and said: "I also hope that I am overthinking it, but when I see Hongshi this time, I feel that he is completely different from before. The whole person is like a recast sword, with the impurities and rust removed."
, becomes so sharp that people have to guard against it.”
Little Zhengzi said in a panic: "Then... what should we do? If he is asked to ask the emperor to release the empress again, wouldn't it be even more powerful and difficult to deal with?"
Hongli shook his head and said: "The last time he tried to free the queen based on his achievements in Henan, I destroyed it. Now, it seems that there is no way to release the queen from Kunning Palace. I'm just worried that Hongli will release the queen."
Please be more careful when contacting him in the future."
After saying this, Hongli closed his eyes and said nothing, while little Zhengzi also closed his mouth and sat in the corner knowingly.
The carriage carried the two people speeding through the night, leaving behind a series of rolling sounds. It was particularly obvious in this quiet night, as if it would wake up the giant beast sleeping in the dark at any time...
The structure of the previous dynasty has been broken by Hongshi's return, and the structure of the harem is also undergoing subtle changes.
In the early morning, Xu Changzai came to Xianfu Palace anxiously. This morning she received a message from Xianfu Palace, saying that Concubine Jin wanted to see her. After entering the palace, Xu Changzai also met Guar.
I met Jia Shi a few times, but she didn't say much. I don't know why she suddenly wanted to see him.
In such uneasiness, she saw Guarjia who was admiring flowers in the courtyard. Without waiting for a salute, Gualjia supported her and said gently: "Xu Changzai, there is no need to be polite."
Xu Changzai stood up straight and muttered: "I wonder if your Majesty has summoned me to come here. What do you want me to do?"
Seeing her weak and helpless look, Guarjia smiled slightly and said: "Nothing happened. A few days ago, the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent a pot of Eighteen Bachelors. It was not supposed to be opened until March, but I didn't know that I got up early today.
, I found that all the buds bloomed overnight. I liked it, so I wanted to ask Xu Changzai to come and enjoy it together. Xu Changzai won’t blame me for being presumptuous, right?"
"How dare I, my concubine." After Xu Chang said in a hurry, he carefully turned his eyes to the Eighteenth Bachelor's tree, named for its eighteen petals, and said: "The flowers blooming on this plant are all
It is pink, without a trace of variegation, and the flowers are different in shape, each with its own beauty. It is worthy of being a treasure among camellias."
Hearing what she said, Guarjia raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "Oh? From what Xu Changzai said, it seems that he knows a lot about flowers?"
"Returning to the empress, I have been fond of flowers since I was a child, so I know a little about various flowers in different seasons. However, this is the first time I have seen the eighteenth scholar, I have only seen it in books. If there is anything wrong,
Besides, I hope your Majesty will forgive me."
"You didn't say anything wrong just now. Why do you need my forgiveness?" After saying this, Guarjia changed the subject and said, "I remember that Xu Changzai's father is the prefect of Shaoxing Prefecture, right?"
Xu Changzai was very surprised that the Guarjia family would know about him, but he still said truthfully: "Yes, my father used to be the magistrate of Shanyin. He was favored by the emperor and was appointed as the magistrate. When I was at home, my father was the magistrate of Shanyin.
, my father has always said that he must repay the emperor’s kindness and live up to his expectations.”
Guarjia touched the pink flower with her hand. When she pressed her fingers hard, the flower stem broke, and transparent juice flowed out and stained her transparent nails. She raised her hand and inserted the camellia into Xu Changzai's bun. The latter panicked.
He said: "This flower is so precious, my dear lady..."
"No matter how precious it is, it's just a flower. Apart from being for people to appreciate, it has only these uses." As he said this, Gualjia stepped back a few steps and looked at Xu Changzai, and said with satisfaction: "Well, not bad, look at it.
Even more beautiful and lovely.”
Her words made Xu Changzai's cheeks blush, and he whispered: "How can I catch the eyes of the empress with my ugly face?"
Guarjia chuckled and said: "You don't have to be so modest. In terms of appearance, although you are not top-notch, you are still attractive in your own way. After all, out of more than a hundred beautiful girls last year, the emperor only chose three of you."
Xu Changzai didn't know what she meant by her words, so he said cautiously: "I am just lucky, so I can get the favor of the emperor, but..."
"Just what?" Faced with Guarjia's questioning, Xu Changzai did not continue. Instead, Guarjia chuckled and said, "Are you thinking that the emperor has forgotten you, so he has been in the palace for nearly half a year?
, but never called you?"
Xu Changzai was struck by what she said, and his expression suddenly became panicked, and he quickly said: "I don't mean that, I have no virtue and incompetence. Being able to stay in the palace is already a kindness from the emperor. How can I dare to ask for mercy from the emperor again?"
.”
Guarjia smiled slightly and said: "Don't be nervous. I am not a person who likes to make irresponsible remarks. These words will stop here and no one will spread them." After Xu Changzai calmed down a little,
, she said: "To be honest with me, do you really have no idea?"
"Concubine..." Xu Chang didn't know how to answer for a while, and after a while he said with some resentment: "The emperor has no intention of visiting me, so what if I really have thoughts?"
Guarjia smiled and stroked Xu Changzai's shoulder and said, "Then you are willing to die like this in the palace? Are you willing to let your youth grow old without anyone appreciating it?"
Xu Changzai was shocked, and immediately lowered his head and said: "I forgive you for not understanding what the empress means."
Hearing her words, the smile on Guarjia's face deepened, "Now that you have entered the palace, you must make good plans for yourself and never let down such a good opportunity. Look at this face, it is so beautiful and moving.
, it is a pity to live in the permanent position for the rest of your life." Seeing that Xu Changzai did not speak, she added: "If I am willing to give you a chance, are you willing to seize it?"
Hearing this, Xu Changzai didn't understand. Guarjia clearly wanted to support her, but she still didn't understand. She didn't have much contact with Guarjia at all, so why did she value herself so much in terms of appearance?
In terms of family background, Yan Changzai was superior to her, so no matter what, she should choose Yan Changzai.