Tangled

Mu Luoluo glanced at it, she didn't intend to stay, but she stopped because she saw Concubine An Xian.

Mu Luoluo stood in the shade of the forest, watching from afar as the two of them greeted each other, then walked hand in hand, chatting happily.

When did the relationship between the two get so good? Mu Luoluonahan was too far apart, and couldn't hear what they were saying.

"Don't watch it again." The voice suddenly sounded from behind, almost shaking Mu Luoluo's soul.

"Greetings to Concubine Chen." Mu Luoluo hurriedly saluted.

"Get up, let's go." Concubine Ban Chen glanced at the two over there, without any disturbance on her face, "The two of them should have been in contact a long time ago, and I don't know how early."

"The concubine in the harem has been in close contact with the queen mother of another country, which is not a good thing." Mu Luoluo was suspicious, but she couldn't express it directly.

"There are some things that you don't have to hide from me." Concubine Ban Chen looked back at Mu Luoluo, and smiled softly, "Concubine Anxian has a prince who has grown up at her knees, and now it's time to compete secretly with the concubine. The more strength you have, the better."

"But..." Mu Luoluo had just opened her mouth when she was interrupted by Concubine Ban Chen.

"Hush." ​​Concubine Ban Chen raised a finger in front of her lips, "I know what you want to say, so let me rot in my stomach, and you don't need to tell Concubine Shu about today's affairs."

"Why?" Mu Luoluo was puzzled.

"Concubine Shu has no children, and with you by her side, is it possible that she also wants to fight for that high position?" Concubine Ban Chen asked slightly surprised.

"Of course not." Mu Luoluo replied.

"That's it. One more thing is worse than one less thing. The empress doesn't care about the comparison, so why bother to say something more." Concubine Ban Chen turned her head and continued to walk forward, "Nothing to worry about, just relax."

"Your Majesty said so." Mu Luoluo thought to herself, and it was true.

"Okay, go back quickly, don't make your mother wait for you for a long time." Concubine Ban Chen glanced at Su Qingwan's residence from a distance, and just saw Hei Yao standing at the gate of the courtyard, looking around.

"Slave, please leave." Mu Luoluo also saw Hei Yao, and couldn't help laughing, the little fox tricked herself out, but now she was anxious to wait.

·

At night, the emperor held a grand banquet in the Huye Hall, aiming to cleanse the dust for Ning Queyan's return to Ning.

"Today is also a family feast, and the Hun envoys don't have to be restrained, everyone can eat and drink as much as they want!" Xu Shi had a great time doing business with the Turkic envoys in recent days, and the emperor couldn't hide the joy on his face.

"For the sake of face, Your Majesty really put on a fight." Su Qingwan picked up a fruit and ate it slowly.

"After all, she is the eldest daughter of the emperor, so I can't be caught by others." Zhou Zhaoyi glanced at Ning Queyan's side, but couldn't help but shook her head, "But she was too ostentatious this time. After a while, I heard that when she gave the empress dowager peace, she still brought a 12-man team."

"Your Majesty didn't say anything?" Su Qingwan looked sideways, and what Mu Luoluo said was right, she was really powerful, and her nature could hardly be concealed.

"How could that be?" Zhou Zhaoyi chuckled, "Hearing about this, His Majesty immediately sent the imperial bodyguards to stop him. It's a great shame to be sent to the Turkic Mission."

"It's boring." Su Qingwan pursed her lips and smiled, holding the pot and pouring wine, "Sister Zhou, try this wine. It was sent by Princess Li. She said it was the best wine in the Western Regions. I don't understand this. Sister, try it. How about a taste."

"This wine was just delivered in the afternoon, but you ordered someone to bring it in the evening." Mu Luoluo complained in a low voice behind Su Qingwan.

"Don't worry." Su Qingwan turned her head slightly, and comforted her, "Princess Jiu Li sent several jars, and two jars were left in the palace, and I brought one jar with me tonight, and ordered the rest to be sent back to Shangqing Palace, enough for you Taste it slowly."

Out of the corner of Zhou Zhaoyi's eyes, he caught sight of the two of them playing, and couldn't help lowering his eyes to drink his own wine quietly. The wine is good wine, but it seems a little sour?

"Looking at these few days, Ling'er and Concubine Li are very close, Concubine Chen." The emperor squinted his eyes, looking at Concubine Ban Chen and said.

"Your Majesty, Princess Li is friendly and treats Ling'er very well. It is only natural for Ling'er to be close to her." Concubine Ban Chen stood up and replied.

"Speaking of which, it's a pity that King Li and Concubine Wang have been married for many years and have no children." Mu Xiaoxiao sighed softly.

"Empress Xie is pregnant. My concubine hurt her body a few years ago. The imperial doctor said that it is not easy to conceive. Now it is my fault that I have missed the inheritance of the prince's mantle." Li Wangfei hurriedly got up and apologized.

"King Li and his concubine are deeply in love with each other, which is really a good story, but heirs are a big deal and should not be taken lightly." The emperor slowly tapped on the armrest of the dragon chair, "That's it, King Li."

"Chen is here!"

"You have been in the northwest all year round, and the customs and customs of the Western Regions have been deeply rooted in your heart. There are so many dancers from the Western Regions in the palace today. King Li might as well take a look at which one is pleasing to the eye, and take it home to be a concubine, so as to pass on the mantle to the heirs." Emperor Jinkouyu said. As soon as the words fell, all the dancing girls knelt in a row in front of King Li.

Su Qingwan and Mu Luoluo glanced at each other. This scene not only frightened Princess Li, but also confused all the concubines present.

"Although the minister and the concubine have no children, they respect each other as guests. I really can't tolerate concubines." Li Wang gritted his teeth, folded his fists and knelt down, "Forgive me, I can't choose."

"However, King Li is guarding the northwest, so he can't have no heirs to inherit." Mu Xiaoxiao said again, "Why don't your majesty choose a cute and cute one from the clan machine, how about adopting him to King Li?"

Hearing this, Mu Luoluo raised her head to look at Mu Xiaoxiao, only to see beads of sweat on the latter's forehead, she was obviously a little scared, and she didn't know who she was accompanying, acting in a play.

"Alright, the empress is still kind." The emperor nodded, patted the back of Mu Xiaoxiao's hand affectionately, and then looked at the seventh prince who was beside Concubine Ban Chen, "Ling'er, if you are the son of Concubine Li, can you willing?"

Su Qingwan was not paying attention to this matter at first, but when the emperor said this, Su Qingwan was as surprised as Zhou Zhaoyi who was sitting beside her, and stopped involuntarily.

"Your Majesty! How, how did this happen?" Princess Li was shocked and hurriedly knelt down.

"Listen to what he has to say." The emperor squinted his eyes and looked at the seventh prince for a moment.

"Return to father, my son is willing." The seventh prince stood up and saluted awkwardly. Although his immature voice was not loud, it was clear enough.

Concubine An Xian picked up the teacup, took a sip, and at the same time glanced at Concubine Ban Chen who was sitting next to her. After one glance, everything was clear.

"Okay." The emperor nodded, but he didn't continue to say, "All my loves, please continue to drink."

"It's done." Mu Luoluo sighed softly.

"It's done?" Zhou Zhaoyi looked sideways, "Your Majesty agrees?"

"Your Majesty made a lot of promises, and in front of the Turkic mission, His Majesty the Seventh Prince himself agreed, so it was a success." Su Qingwan glanced at Mu Luoluo, and instantly understood, "Tomorrow, His Majesty will issue an order to adopt the Seventh Prince. Give it to King Li, and there will be no possibility of inheriting the throne from now on."

"It's a pity that Concubine Ban Chen, with her splendor, failed to keep her." Zhou Zhaoyi sighed.

"On the contrary, I think it's Concubine Ban Chen's idea." Mu Luoluo said while motioning the two ladies to look, only to see that Concubine Ban Chen showed no displeasure on her face, and even ordered Nong Mo to lead the Seventh Prince to him personally. By Princess Li's side.

"Concubine Li is really asking for something else when she comes to Beijing this time, so she is asking for this child." Su Qingwan slightly raised her eyebrows, picked up the wine cup and took a sip, "Forget it, whatever she is asking for, I just want to drink."

Mu Luoluo smiled helplessly, and lightly pinched Su Qingwan's lower back, signaling her not to drink too much. The latter was in pain, and couldn't help but groaned softly, looking back and staring.

·

After the banquet was over, the emperor went to the queen's bedroom to rest, and the concubines in the palaces dispersed separately.

Concubine Ban Chen came out a little later, as soon as she came out of Huye Hall, she saw Concubine Li standing in the shadow, obviously waiting for her.

"Princess Li." Concubine Ban Chen walked over and met Ping Li.

"Your Majesty, did you really hand over Ling'er to me?" Princess Li asked with some regret, stroking the Seventh Prince's head.

"I have no intention of fighting for the throne, and Ling'er doesn't have to stay in the capital to be framed by others' suspicion." Concubine Ban Chen knelt down and gently touched the face of the seventh prince. Your mother and concubine, I hope you will never return to the capital again."

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will treat Ling'er as my own, and won't let him suffer any harm." Princess Li said firmly.

"I believe in you, Ling'er will live a lifetime of worry-free following you, this is the only concubine I can do for him." After taking a deep look at the seventh prince, Concubine Ban Chen stood up and turned her back to Concubine Li " Take Ling'er back, it's late at night."

"The concubine is resigning." Concubine Li understood what Concubine Ban Chen meant, and Wei Weifu led the Seventh Prince to leave behind.

Hearing the footsteps behind her gradually move away, tears welled up in her eyes in an instant, Concubine Ban Chen slowly closed her eyes, and slowly clenched the handkerchief in her hand.

·

On June [-], Ning Queyan returned home with the Turkic mission. Before leaving, he held hands with the concubines in the harem, with tears in his eyes, wanting to speak.

On the second day of July, the emperor went south along the river, accompanied by the empress and concubine Jin Jieyu.

·

"Luoluo." Su Qingwan put down the scroll and called out.

"What?" Mu Luoluo stopped her needle and thread, and looked up at Su Qingwan.

"Are there any lotus cakes for today's lunch?" Su Qingwan asked.

"Why did I suddenly think of it? It's late at night now, and I'm afraid it won't be easy to digest after eating." Mu Luoluo laughed, "If you're hungry, I'll bring the lotus seed soup over here."

"Alright." Su Qingwan nodded and smiled slightly.

As soon as Mu Luoluo went out, Su Qingwan immediately got off the couch and called Hei Yao in at the door: "How are you getting ready?"

"Go back to your mother, everything else is ready, but this firefly, I'm afraid it will take some time." Hei Yao replied.

"What time is it?"

"It's the end of Wushi, one hour is enough."

"Okay." Su Qingwan nodded, "Let's go."

Hei Yao stepped down and crossed paths with Mu Luoluo at the door.

"Eat less, rest earlier." Mu Luoluo put the lotus seed soup in front of Su Qingwan, and then sat down beside her.

"Talk to me, we'll talk about it later." Su Qingwan blinked, hugged Mu Luoluo's arm, and leaned her head on her shoulder.

"Why are you so abnormal today?" Mu Luoluo raised her hand and lightly touched Su Qingwan's forehead, and couldn't help laughing.