The Favorite of the Court of Joy

Bai Lian hated God, Shi Zheng, and Zhou Bowen who was troublesome. If he hadn't insisted on suing, so many things would not have been involved.He himself didn't know how to get to the Xunhuan Pavilion, he just sat there, and kept calling the darling of the Xunhuan Pavilion to bring him wine, he drank, and then drank after drinking, the darling who served him couldn't stand it any longer. Bai Mudan shouted, but even Bai Mudan came to persuade him, but he didn't stop.Bai Mudan was very distressed, if he drank it any more, he would drink himself to death, and finally Bai Mudan knocked him out and carried him to his room to sleep.

After Bai Lian woke up, she lay on the bed without saying a word, just staring at the top of the bed.

Over the years, all of Bai Lian's expenses, including the money to buy test questions at a high price, have been given by Bai Mudan.Xunhuan Pavilion seems to be as beautiful as before, but without Qianhong Huakui, and as always, paying for Bailian to study, Xunhuan Pavilion has long been emptied financially.Bai Mudan repeatedly withheld money from the favorites, which aroused their dissatisfaction long ago, and the old bustard of Qunfang Pavilion threw out an olive branch, so they all thought about how to escape here and go to Qunfang Pavilion.

Although Bai Mudan lost a lot of money, seeing Bai Lian so decadent, Bai Mudan felt very distressed. He sat by the bed and said to him, "It's not necessary to be an official, and it's good to learn how to do business. There is still some money, why don't you use it to start a small business. If you do it well, you may be able to be an imperial merchant, and an imperial merchant is no worse than an official."

Bai Lian still stared at the top of the bed without saying a word.

Bai Mudan didn't say anything anymore, some things had to be figured out by himself. "Take a good rest and let me know what you think."

At this moment, Bai Lian automatically blocked all voices, and there was only one thought in his mind.That is, it was Zhou Bowen who harmed himself, causing him to be unable to take the imperial examination, causing his future to be cut off, and causing him to be unable to hold his head up ever since.If it wasn't for him, he would probably be taking part in the imperial examination at this moment, and he might be able to get a third prize.Everything started because of him, and he really wanted to kill him.

This idea kept rehearsing in his mind, becoming more and more intense.

The night is getting dark, and the most prosperous moment of this Hualiu Lane is coming.Xunhuan Pavilion is currently busy, no one noticed Bai Lian, even the cook didn't notice that there was a knife missing in the kitchen.

At the night market, Zhou Bowen was holding a book in one hand and eating chaos with a spoon in the other. Suddenly, he felt someone standing in front of him. He looked up curiously and saw a man with a facial expression and elegant clothes. He asked: "Is this son looking for something next?"

"Yes." The other party said in an emotionless tone.

"What's the matter?"

"You stand up and lean on my side."

Zhou Bowen was very curious about what this man was going to do, but there was nothing wrong with just standing up and leaning towards him, so he did as he did.

Unexpectedly, when he got close to the other party, he suddenly felt a sharp pain. He looked down mechanically, and saw that a small knife had been inserted into his stomach. "You...you..." Zhou Bowen was in great pain. He wanted to ask the other party why he did this, but he couldn't make a sound.

The waiter in the shop suddenly discovered this scene when he packed up his things and turned his head. He was so frightened that the things in his hands fell to the ground, and shouted; "Killed, killed..."

At this moment, the murderer came back to his senses and saw that he was holding a knife in his hand. He panicked and let go, wanting to run away before many people could react.

"Where? Where?" said the people around.

The waiter pointed in horror and said, "This... this... here...he escaped..."

"Quick, report to the officer."

"Quick, catch up with that murderer."

"Quick, save people quickly."

Some enthusiastic people went to report to the officials, some went to chase the murderer, and some rushed to ask the nearest doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Zhou Bowen was treated in time by enthusiastic Qun Zhou. Although his life was not harmed, he was still in a coma.The escaped murderer was quickly caught by the police and put in jail, awaiting interrogation tomorrow.He commits crimes under the watchful eyes of everyone, and his crimes are heinous. No matter how he is interrogated and sentenced tomorrow, he will be exiled to serve on the border.

The perpetrator was Bai Lian who wanted Zhou Bowen dead.

When Bai Mudan was keeping accounts and settling accounts in her room, she was told that when Bai Lian, whom he regarded as her life, was arrested for committing a murder in the street, her hands shook, and the beads on the abacus were misallocated.

"What did you say? Say it again."

"Master Bai Lian assassinated Zhou Bowen, and now he has been imprisoned in the prison of the Beijing government office, awaiting his execution tomorrow."

"How did this happen? Like this? He was clearly resting in his room." This happened so suddenly, Bai Mudan couldn't accept it for a while, and he shouted: "Where is the person who served him? Where did he die?"

"Miss Bai, don't be angry, I'll bring those darlings to you for questioning."

So what if you don't ask questions?Bai Lian is already in jail.Bai Mudan didn't understand why he couldn't think about it so much, he wanted to go to the prison to ask.

So, covering his face and wearing black clothes, he sneaked into the prison.

"Lian'er."

"Godfather?" Bai Lian felt that the voice was familiar, and he lay down in front of the iron rod and said, "Are you my godfather?"

"I'm."

Bai Lian was even more surprised. She was able to sneak in among the many guards in this black dress, which showed that her godfather was a master of martial arts.Bai Lian said urgently; "Godfather, godfather, please save me, it's cold here and there are many rats, I don't want to stay here."

Bai Mudan ignored him, but asked, "Tell me, why did you kill someone?"

"I... I... I don't know what's wrong with me." Bai Lian was also very annoyed, "I don't know if I was possessed by a ghost. on Zhou Bowen's body."

"Really, Godfather, believe me, I didn't mean it, I really didn't mean it, I must be possessed by a ghost, believe me, I am possessed by a ghost."

Possessed by a ghost?Who would believe such nonsense.It can only be said that he has too much resentment and subconsciously wants to kill Zhou Bowen.

"Godfather, you are so good at martial arts, why don't you take me out."

Bai Mudan looked at him in surprise, and said, "Prison robbery? If you can endure being a fugitive and hiding for the rest of your life, I can rob you out now."

"I...I..." Bai Lian hesitated, hiding in hiding all her life, isn't that like a mouse, it's not as good as a small business with the little money her godfather said before, at least aboveboard.

"Godfather, do you think I will be sentenced to death?"

"Probably not. I heard that Zhou Bowen didn't die, but he was seriously injured and was still in a coma. I don't think Mr. Shi will sentence you to death, but the possibility of exile is relatively high."

"Exile..." Bai Lian squatted in front of the iron pole with a sad face. "Can't you give me a lighter sentence?"

"This……"

"What are you muttering about without sleeping at night?" the cell boss in the distance shouted impatiently towards the inside.

Bai Mudan lowered her voice, and said to him: "I will try to find a way, don't worry." After speaking, Bai Mudan left quickly, leaving behind Bai Lian's face full of remorse, unwillingness and complaints.

Bai Mudan, who left, had an idea in his heart—to ask for help from his favorite who had escaped from Xunhuan Pavilion and changed his name to Zhang Xiaoqian.But it is midnight now, Zhang Xiaoqian must have fallen asleep long ago, even if he asks for it, he will still get the daylight tomorrow.

That's right, Zhang Xiaoqian who was far away in the plum garden in Prince Rui's mansion was indeed sleeping deeply.But two days ago, they didn't dare to sleep too deeply. In those two days, Ximei was poisoned and fell into a coma.

Why do you say that? This matter has to start with Shi Zhengyan's handling of Bu Xiang Shi.

The Bu family was ransacked, Mrs. Bu asked Aunt Su to come to Mrs. Lu and ask her to ask Prince Rui to intercede for their Bu family, at least not to take over the house.Because Mrs. Su usually listens to others and always talks about how good Prince Rui treats her daughter in Bufu, but now she can only bite the bullet and go to Prince Rui's residence.

Bu Shanglu knew her reason for coming and wanted to refuse, but thinking that her own mother would come, it would be too heartless to refuse, so she still took her to the Luzhu Pavilion.

"Lu'er, look, the matter of the Bu family..."

As soon as Aunt Su opened her mouth, Mrs. Lu knew what she was going to say. She interrupted and said, "Mother, I know that I want to plead with the lord. But you don't know how difficult my situation is."

As she said that, Mrs. Lu took out her handkerchief to wipe her tearless eyes and said, "Mother, my daughter has long been rejected by the prince. I haven't seen the prince since I went back to Bu's house that day. The prince even ordered that as long as the side concubine Zhang appears I am not allowed to appear in the vicinity. The concubines in the mansion are bullying me and depriving me of food. I am in danger now, so I have no ability to speak for the Bu family. You should save the life and death of the Bu family. You should pack up your things early After leaving Bu's house, you have had a lot of private money these years, buy a small house and buy two maids to serve you, do calligraphy and painting as you like, this is much better than being a concubine, don't you think so."

Aunt Su thought about it and found it very reasonable, she smiled and said: "You are right, I have been a concubine and maid for half my life, so I should be my own master. Okay, I will go back and pack my things and leave the step Family. You, just keep a low profile, wait until the matter of the Bu family disappears, and then think of a way to hook the prince, and know how to use some medicine when necessary."

Mrs. Lu said shyly, "My daughter understands."

After Aunt Su left, Ying'er beside her said, "Ma'am, do you really not care about the Bu family and master?"

"What do they do? My father is doomed to die, his house has been stolen, and he has nothing to worry about except my mother. I'm a married woman, why should I get involved in that mess."

Ying'er heard the conversation between their mother and daughter just now, and she felt ashamed of the behavior of the mother and daughter. Thanks to the master's preference for the mother and daughter, they wanted to leave when the disaster was imminent.Master Bu is so kind to her. She was an orphan since she was a child and almost starved to death. It was Master Bu who gave her food so that she could grow up. She always wanted to repay Master Bu.He came to Prince Rui's mansion as a spy, but was repeatedly frustrated, and could not wait for any powerful news.Originally, she thought that there would be good news in a few days, but she didn't expect to find out the news that Bu Shangshu was about to be beheaded and Bu's house was ransacked from the outside.No, she must find a way to save Master Bu.