Tang Tiantian, the Zhu of crossing

006 Concubine Qi

In the early morning, Yufeng Hall.

Standing by the window, the slender man in green robe held a bronze teacup under his nose, took a sip of the aroma, and stared at the winter plum outside the house.

"Xiao Yi, how long has it been since His Highness the Sixth Highness came to Yufeng Palace?" the man in green robe said quietly, his voice was like a silver bell.

The attendant not far away raised his head and replied, "My lord, it seems to be more than two months."

"How long has Prince Lucheng lived in Yuhua Palace?" the man asked again.

"It's almost a month." Xiao Yi answered truthfully.

After taking a sip of the tea, the green-robed man turned around and sat down at the table, with a murderous look in his eyes: "It's only been less than a month, and His Highness the Sixth Highness spends the night in the Yuhua Palace every day, it seems that he is really a vixen! Xiao Yi , Help me prepare something."

"My lord ordered." Xiao Yi stepped forward.

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In the study room, Qiao Shimin put down the ancient book in his hand and looked at Xiao Yi who was kneeling on the ground.

"What do you think Concubine Qi asked you to prepare?" Qiao Shimin's face was quite ugly.

"Crane...the crest is red." Xiao Yi timidly repeated.

With a cold snort, Qiao Shimin said in a gloomy tone, "Is he going to commit suicide or kill me?"

"Yes... it's going to be put into the pastry that is going to be given to Concubine Lu." Xiao Yi confessed timidly.

"Bold!" Qiao Shimin growled instantly.

Xiao Yi was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head to the ground, his body trembling a little.

"You changed the medicine secretly, I want to see how brave he is!" Qiao Shimin ordered Xiao Yi.

"Yes!" Cold sweat broke out on Xiao Yi's back, and he answered quickly, not daring to be careless.

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In the evening, Yuhua Palace.

Holding a book, Zhang Xi half leaned on the soft bed and watched intently, while Jian Er, who was at the side, added charcoal to the fire, and walked slowly to Zhang Xi's side.

"My lord, why don't you go out for a walk these few days?" After following Zhang Xi for a while, Jian'er almost understood Zhang Xi's temper. At this time, he boldly said curious words.

Keeping his eyes on the book, Zhang Xi said lightly: "No, I can't walk around those places. Except for Dongmei, there are not even a few green things in the imperial garden. Except for the guards on the road, there are no important people. No! It’s so cold, it’s better to stay at home.”

"Oh." Jian'er could also understand Zhang Xi's mood.

The book said time travel was good, but Zhang Xi, who had been here for almost a month, was so bored that he went crazy.In ancient times, there were no televisions, no Internet, and no communication tools such as mobile phones to chat with people at any time!In the past, the low-headed people who could browse Weibo and news whenever they had time, now they can only study traditional Chinese characters hard and read some boring books to pass the time.Not to mention any music, the instruments here are not only bulky, but also the sound they play is really a hypnotic magic weapon, which makes people not arouse the slightest interest.

Fortunately for Zhang Xi, fortunately, the characters here are traditional Chinese characters. If there are some oracle bone inscriptions, Xiaozhuan, etc., then he can't even read them.

The attendant outside the house suddenly came in and reported: "His Royal Concubine Lu, Concubine Qi is asking to see you outside the door."

"Concubine Qi?" Zhang Xi put down the book in his hand, sat up, a little dazed, "Which Concubine Qi?"

Jian'er on the side quickly explained: "My lord, that's the concubine Qi from Yufeng Hall."

Zhang Xi said "oh", and hurriedly asked the attendant to invite him.

Concubine Qi was still in her usual green dress and yellow silk, and she walked slowly into the room with only her attendant Xiao Yi.

After finally seeing Concubine Qi's true face, Zhang Xi stared in a daze, with affection in the corners of her eyes, slim and beautiful, this Concubine Qi was really outstanding.

"I've seen Concubine Lu." Concubine Qi bowed slightly to salute.

Zhang Xi quickly became polite: "Please sit down."

So, the two concubines sat down at the table.

"Xiao Yi, take out the pastries I brought." Concubine Qi ordered the attendants behind her.

"Yes." Xiao Yi responded, opened the mahogany lunch box in his hand, and brought out a plate of pure white delicate pastries and a green porcelain bottle.

After the cakes were served, Concubine Qi smiled and said, "I met Concubine Lu for the first time today, and I specially brought some pastries I personally made with white plum blossoms, as well as plum blossom wine brewed by myself, for Concubine Lu to taste. "

Seeing this delicious pastry, Zhang Xi was very moved, and quickly thanked: "Concubine Qi is really skillful, she can do this, thank you."

Concubine Qi covered her mouth and smiled softly, and said with a peachy face: "Hehe, His Highness Six used to praise me for my superb cooking skills."

After hearing this, Zhang Xi's expression suddenly stiffened: "Then what kind of person was the former Sixth Highness?"

Concubine Qi's thoughts drifted away, and she recalled: "In the past, His Highness Sixth Highness was a cold person who was not easy to get close to. Once, I hated him so much! But later, I gradually discovered his tenderness, his loneliness, and his strength. He will only take off his mask in front of me. I like the feeling of him hugging me tightly, as if I am his support. For him, I am willing to give up everything."

Zhang Xi felt goosebumps all over his body standing up. Fortunately, he was referring to the former Qiao Shimin. Otherwise, if this description were applied to Zhang Peng, it would be unbelievable to think about it.

Seeing that Zhang Xi smiled and said nothing, Concubine Qi said again: "Yes, that is the former Sixth Highness, and now, he likes you very much, Concubine Lu!"

Zhang Xi still didn't want to say anything, to comfort him?Or tell him that the former Qiao Shimin is no longer there?

"Come on, Concubine Lu, come and taste the cakes I made." Concubine Qi pushed the plate in front of Zhang Xi and poured a glass of plum wine.

"Okay." Zhang Xi didn't want to hear a complaining husband keep complaining, so he quickly picked up a pastry and took a big bite.

After chewing a few mouthfuls and swallowing, Zhang Xi praised again and again: "Well, it's delicious, I give you a thumbs up!"

It melts in the mouth, and the fragrance oozes the nose.

"Eat more if it tastes good." Concubine Qi observed quietly, as if she was expecting something.

However, after Zhang Xi ate most of the plum cake, Concubine Qi showed a trace of loneliness.

Looking back at Xiao Yi, after seeing Xiao Yi's flash of panic, Concubine Qi understood.

"A person who is about to die has good words, can Concubine Lu listen to me?" Concubine Qi said suddenly.

"What?" Zhang Xi felt that something was wrong with Concubine Qi's words.

"If there is a chance, Concubine Lu should not get involved in the battles in the palace. Find an inch of quiet land and spend time with an ordinary person who loves you. That is happiness." Concubine Qi said sincerely.

Zhang Xi, on the other hand, seemed to understand something.

"Can I ask Concubine Lu one thing?" Concubine Qi asked again.

Zhang Xi stared blankly at Concubine Qi.

"One day, if you can see His Highness the Second Prince, please say sorry to him for me." Concubine Qi begged.

"You..." No matter how Zhang Xi heard it, he felt that Concubine Qi was explaining the funeral.

"Okay, it's getting late, His Highness Six will probably be here soon, so I'll go back to the palace first." Concubine Qi said, stood up, turned and left.

Zhang Xi also hurriedly got up and followed, trying to send him to the door.

Concubine Qi stopped suddenly, and when Zhang Xi was caught off guard, Concubine Qi quickly turned around and approached Zhang Xi's ear, saying in a voice that only two people could hear: "In this palace, don't trust anyone easily, Especially those closest to you!"

While Zhang Xi was still in a daze, Concubine Qi had already left the door. When Zhang Xi looked up, there was only a green shadow left at the door, like a dream.

"My lord, what did Concubine Qi tell you just now?" Jian'er on the side couldn't help being curious.

Zhang Xi shook his head and didn't answer, because he himself couldn't figure out what Concubine Qi meant by saying this.

With just a one-sided relationship and the identity of a "rival in love", Zhang Xi still dare not believe his words.

After a while, at dinner time, Qiao Shimin arrived at Yuhua Hall.

After only the two of them were left in the room, Zhang Xi still asked his own doubts: "That concubine Qi knows the second prince?"

Qiao Shimin was taken aback: "Concubine Qi came to tell you today?"

"Well, he said that if I could see the second prince, I would say sorry for him. What's the situation?" Zhang Xi was very curious.

Qiao Shimin smiled: "I also heard from the attendant that Concubine Qi was in love with the second prince before."

"Oh! It really is like this!" Zhang Xi had guessed more than half of it, "Then why did he marry you?"

"Hey! Hey! It's not me, okay!" Qiao Shimin hurriedly argued, "This is the matter of the former Qiao Shimin, I don't know too well, but it is said that because the second prince suddenly went crazy, Concubine Qi married me in the original body .”

"Crazy?!" Zhang Xi was a little surprised.

"Why are you so gossip now? You used to be insulated from the outside world!" Qiao Shimin couldn't help laughing.

Zhang Xi said with a bitter face: "Isn't this ancient times so boring! I don't know what you are busy with every day! You can't see anyone during the day."

Touching Zhang Xi's head, Qiao Shimin said dotingly: "Okay, okay, let's take you out of the palace in two days!"

"Really?" Zhang Xi immediately regained his spirits.

"Yeah." Qiao Shimin smiled big, his eyes full of emotion.

Then, they slept together on the same bed for another night, each with their own ends.

In the early morning of the next day, Zhang Xi woke up and saw the other half of the bed was empty. He no longer had any doubts, but was already used to it.

Perhaps, this is the fate of becoming a prince through time travel. As a prince of a country, he needs to participate in the internal affairs of the court, so Qiao Shimin will naturally be busy.

In contrast, Zhang Xi quite liked dressing up as a concubine. With Qiao Shimin's protection, he naturally lived comfortably. Apart from being bored, he didn't have much dissatisfaction.

At noon, Zhang Xi told Jian'er: "Jian'er, prepare some pastries, and we will also visit Concubine Qi."

"My lord... this..." Jian Er hesitated after hearing this.

"What's the matter? Don't we have pastries in the palace?" Zhang Xi was a little dissatisfied.

"No...not...it's just that Concubine Qi..." Jian'er seemed at a loss for words.

"What's wrong with Concubine Qi?" Zhang Xi asked sullenly.

Jian'er's complexion changed drastically, and she quickly explained the reason: "I heard the palace people's discussion this morning. Concubine Qi of Yufeng Hall committed suicide by throwing herself into the lake late last night! The body was only salvaged this morning."

"What?!" Zhang Xi immediately opened his mouth wide and didn't recover from it for a long time.

"When a man is about to die, his words are good..."

Zhang Xi recalled all the weirdness of Concubine Qi yesterday, and she really left a message on her deathbed!

Why did he commit suicide?Just out of favor?At this moment, Zhang Xi had completely lost his judgment.