Hualuo Chang'an

Gong Yining also entered the palace with Luo Changxi.

When we arrived at the inner palace, it was already dark, and the cold wind was blowing so hard that people's faces hurt.

Luo Changxi and Gong Yining walked through the corridor, guided by the maids of the Yaohua Palace, to meet Concubine Yao Gui who lived in it.

Walking all the way to the palace gate, Gong Yining saw a woman kneeling at the gate of the main palace with sharp eyes.The woman lowered her head, her back was straight, her kneeling posture was very upright, but her hands were raised high, holding a copper basin of water in her hands.I don't know how long she has been kneeling. Although there is still a distance, Gong Yining can still feel that the hands holding the copper basin are trembling unconsciously.

Luo Changxi also saw it, and couldn't help frowning.

"Your Highness is looking at that Aunt Ji?" The palace lady leading the way suddenly stopped, and said to Luo Changxi with a half-smile, "Your Highness should know that the empress is not in good health, and everything in the harem is really disturbing, Your Majesty. So I asked our mother to help take care of the affairs of the harem. Who knows, this morning, I found out that Aunt Ji, who is in charge of the inner palace files..."

When Gong Yining heard the words "in charge of the inner palace files" and "Aunt Ji", she immediately understood.

The court lady who was punished to kneel was Ji Mianyang's aunt.

"What happened to Aunt Ji?"

Gong Yining was impatient, completely forgetting that she was in the palace at the moment, so she blurted out the question.

The eldest maid of the Yaohua Palace pursed her lips and smiled, but she didn't feel surprised, she just said: "...this Aunt Ji stole something from the palace and was accused. Our mother is kind, and she didn't publicize this matter. Tell her to kneel here to reflect on herself, and when Aunt Ji is willing to figure it out, she will let this matter go. "

Having said that, both Luo Changxi and Gong Yining understood.

Any "stealing" is an excuse, and the real reason why Aunt Ji was punished must be related to Ji Mianyang's copying of Concubine Yao's case file.

The two exchanged glances, and Gong Yining wanted to speak, but was held back by Luo Changxi.

"Hello..." Gong Yining expressed her dissatisfaction in a low voice.

Luo Changxi just shook his head at her.

Concubine Yao actually asked Aunt Ji to kneel at the gate of the palace, and asked the leading maid to "chat" a few words, just to let Luo Changxi know.

——Those who oppose her will not end well.

But Luo Changxi thought about it again, and felt that Concubine Yao Gui's attack was not too ruthless.Only a few people died at the Qingzhou Jinyu Casino, and the rest seemed to have suffered disasters, but in fact there was still room for change.Especially Ji Mianyang and this Aunt Ji, the two of them were charged with relatively small "crimes", but in the end they were just punished by the board and knelt down.If you really care about it, it is possible to be expelled from the palace or even die.

Concubine Yao did this...

Killing chickens to warn monkeys?

Luo Changxi thought for a while, but when he looked up again, he had already entered Yaohua Palace.

This day is the first day of the new year, and it stands to reason that the emperor should spend the night in the queen's palace.This is why Luo Changxi rushed into the palace at night and insisted on seeing Concubine Yao.

And Concubine Yao——Yao Qianyu was really alone in the hall at the moment.

Anyway, Luo Changxi and Gong Yining who came to see her at this time were both women, so she didn't shy away from anything at all. She was wearing a red robe and a crooked bun, half leaning on the cushion On the side of the fox fur, half-closed his eyes, watching the two of them walk into the hall and salute to her.

The two sides met each other, tacitly.

"The fifth princess has to enter the palace to visit the Pope's eldest son during the day, and also to enter the palace to greet my palace at night. It's really hard work. Since it's so hard, you can't let outsiders think that the emperor and this palace have treated you badly." Yao Qianyu smiled. Looking at Luo Changxi, he didn't mention why Luo Changxi wanted to enter the palace at all. Instead, he seemed to have something to say, and continued, "Today, the emperor received a letter from the King of Xiling, saying that he wanted to marry a Princess Da Xun is the queen. After much deliberation, I found that among the few unmarried princesses, you, the fifth princess, are the most suitable for the queen of the Xiling Kingdom, among these unmarried princesses. This suggestion has been communicated to the emperor."

Gong Yining turned pale with shock, and couldn't care about where she was at the moment, subconsciously looked at Luo Changxi, then looked up at Yao Qianyu.She couldn't help but wonder: Maybe Concubine Yao was just trying to scare Luo Changxi?Maybe there is no such thing as a king asking for a marriage or a queen?

Luo Changxi was shocked.

Yao Qianyu's tone was not alarmist.

And Luo Changxi not only knew about the letter written by the King of Xiling, but also knew the so-called "King of Xiling".

Xiling Kingdom was originally one of the tribes in southern Xinjiang, but Luo Changxi, who was on an expedition to southern Xinjiang, failed to fight this "King of Xiling".Just because this "King of Xiling", as the largest and most powerful branch of the tribes in the southern border, actually submitted the letter of credence and bowed his head to ask for peace when the Great Xunxiang Southern Army set off.Afterwards, Luo Mingde quickly decreed that the subordinate country was named "Xi Ling", and he was granted the title of king of different surnames in the subordinate country. Since then, the Xiling king has paid tribute every year for the sake of stability.

Although this saved the suffering of the battle, Luo Changxi looked down on the Xiling King from the bottom of his heart.

She had heard people say that the reason why the Xiling King surrendered so quickly for peace was not for the safety of the tribe or the suffering of the people.On the contrary, he is a mediocre person who is lazy and covets comfort. When he sees a war, he panics. He would rather kneel down and be a slave than stand up to resist.

This cowardly matter of King Xiling was known to almost everyone in the Da Xun Dynasty.

But Yao Qianyu actually proposed to marry Luo Changxi.

At this time, Luo Changxi was determined to investigate Yao Qianyu, but Yao Qianyu would beat his handlers quietly.

At this time, Luo Changxi came forward aggressively, but Yao Qianyu lightly blocked all her unspoken words back.

At this time, Luo Changxi lost his momentum, and Yao Qianyu was at every step.

"... Fifth princess, please don't guess, has the emperor agreed?" Yao Qianyu smiled very charmingly, and there was a bit of arrogance in that charming manner, which made people dare not look directly at her.

A layer of sweat broke out on Luo Changxi's back, and he didn't know what to say all of a sudden.

"The princess has been away for many years, and she probably is not very familiar with the rules in the palace. The affairs in this palace are not like the southern border battlefield that the princess faced before. It is not something that can be won by wielding a knife and a gun." Seeing that she didn't answer, Yao Qianyu simply changed the subject, and smiled at Luo Changxi, "But since you have stepped into Yaohua Palace today, I would like to teach you. Although there are many rules in this palace, but It can be summed up in just six words: know how to measure, know how to advance and retreat."

She deliberately emphasized the tone when she said those six words, her eyes were shining, and she meant something.

Luo Changxi is not a fool, so he naturally understood.

"Thank you, Concubine, for your guidance."

Yao Qianyu covered his mouth and smiled.

"In this regard, you are really not as good as your sister."

Her sister... Luo Changyue...

Luo Changxi couldn't help but think of that day when Yao Qianyu was at the waterside pavilion, Yao Qianyu taunted Luo Changyue and pressed her every step of the way, but Luo Changyue... just lowered his head and let him be humiliated.

Does Yao Qianyu mean that she wants her to bow her head like her sister?

"It's rare for the fifth princess to enter the palace, so don't just sit here." Mentioning Luo Changyue, Yao Qianyu's smile deepened, "You might as well go to Qifang Palace to see your sister. It's dark today Hurry up, the night is cold, your sister is not young but she is unmarried, alone in this deep palace, lonely and desolate, I am afraid that she will be lonely day and night, it is really pitiful..."

As soon as Yao Qianyu mentioned Luo Changyue, he spoke harshly and sarcastically, as if he deliberately said whatever he wanted to make people feel uncomfortable.

With the experience of last time, Luo Changxi is not so impulsive anymore.

Anyway, Luo Changyue didn't pursue it himself, let alone let her care, so what else could she say?

It's just that after she entered the Yaohua Palace this time, she has been being satirized and taught by Yao Qianyu, and she hasn't had time to say what she wanted to say this trip.Luo Changxi thought about it for a while, and said, "Just now the maid in the imperial concubine's palace told me that the aunt kneeling at the gate of the palace made a mistake..." Luo Changxi raised his eyes and glanced at Yao Qianyu when he said this , Seeing that his expression didn't move, he went on to say: "As the empress said, it's dark and cold at night, I wonder if the empress can give that girl a grace to spare?"

Yao Qianyu laughed again.

"It is said that the fifth princess is a cold-blooded and ruthless 'killing god', but unexpectedly, she gave birth to a soft heart like a Bodhisattva."

"The imperial concubine is just joking." Luo Changxi said again, "It's just that the truth that the empress told me just now is 'know how to measure, know how to advance and retreat'... I have not lived in the palace for a long time, so there are indeed things I don't understand, but the palace The aunt at the door has been walking in the palace for many years, so I think she understands it. In that case, please forgive her once."

Yao Qianyu glanced at Luo Changxi.

"If... I really understand, it's nothing to forgive me once. Let's all give in and we'll be fine. Isn't it?"

"The imperial concubine is very right."

As soon as she came out of Yaohua Palace, Gong Yining couldn't bear it any longer. Seeing no one around, she hurriedly asked: "If the emperor really wants to marry you to that king, what should I do?"

"Then..." Luo Changxi also glanced around before saying to Gongyi in a low voice, "It's the other way around."

Gongyi's eyes widened, but she took it seriously.

"This..." She nodded her head and said, "Okay, in short, I am with you, and we will live and die together."

Luo Changxi gave a low laugh.

It was only at this time that Gong Yining realized that Luo Changxi had lied to her again, and immediately became angry from embarrassment. If she was not still in the deep palace at this time, she would definitely have a trouble with Luo Changxi.But at this moment, she can only...

He gave Luo Changxi a vicious look.

But Luo Changxi took her hand, and said: "Don't worry, the emperor must not have made a decision yet, after all he is still afraid of me at the moment, and he will not force me to a dead end so soon."

"Really?"

"En." Seeing that the two had gone into the dark, Luo Changxi lowered his head and kissed Gong Yining's cheek, before saying, "I... am only with you, and no one else will even look at me."

Gongyi Ning felt very warm in her heart, wanted to hug Luo Changxi and remembered that she was still in the palace at this time, so she could only snort and whispered: "Go back and... I will settle the score with you again!"

Yaohua Palace is not far from Nanyuan.

The two quickly found their way and arrived at Qifang Hall.

Luo Changyue hadn't slept yet, she took off her hairpin, and only wore a coat over her pajamas. She was sitting quietly under the lamp and flipping through a book. Under the soft light, she showed a gentle and tranquil beauty .

Seeing Luo Changxi, he couldn't bear to make a sound, not wanting to break the silence at the moment.

However, Luo Changyue heard the movement, looked up and saw the two of them coming in, and quickly smiled and said, "Why are you here at this time? Is it cold outside?" Carefully saw the hands of the two holding hands, the smile froze involuntarily.

"I just happened to have something to do in the palace, so I came to see Si Huangjie."

Luo Changxi pulled Gongyi Ning to sit down together, without any shyness.

Luo Changyue restrained her smile, paused before saying, "Are you still investigating... that matter?"

"Yes."

"Then do you know that the King of Xiling recently proposed marriage?"

"know."

"Actually, the King of Xiling isn't too bad." Luo Changyue put down the scroll in his hand, and said to Luo Changxi, "After all, he is the lord of a country. Even if he wants to be more comfortable, there is nothing to be serious about. Concubine Yao Gui said to Luo Changxi today The emperor suggested that you should be married, although the emperor has not agreed, but his tone has been relaxed..."

"Sister Sihuang really wants me to marry to Xiling Kingdom?" Luo Changxi suddenly interrupted Luo Changyue.

Luo Changyue took a deep look at Luo Changxi, took another sip of the tea on the table, and said after a while, "You should get married too."

"What if I don't want to marry?"

"Why?"

"Because..." Luo Changxi said indifferently, "I already have someone I want to spend my whole life with."

"who?"

"Sister Sihuang is smart, how could she not think of it?" Luo Changxi smiled, "It's her—Gong Yining."

There was a crisp sound.

——The teacup in Luo Changyue's hand fell to the ground and shattered.

"Si Huangjie..."

There was no change in the expression on Luo Changyue's face, but Luo Changxi could feel that she seemed to be desperately suppressing some emotion, and she didn't move for a long time.

In the end, Luo Changyue sighed.

"Since that's the case, I will report to the Emperor tomorrow to marry into Xiling voluntarily."

"Fourth sister!"

"If you don't want to marry, of course you have to marry someone else." Luo Changyue stopped looking at her, called out to the palace servant outside the door, and then said to Luo Changxi, "I'm tired, you guys go back."

On the way out of the palace, Luo Changxi was sullen and said nothing.

Gongyi Ning looked worried, so she tugged on her sleeve and advised, "Don't worry, since the emperor hasn't made a decision, then... nothing has been settled yet. If you don't want your sister to marry, we You can think of another way. Besides..."

Luo Changxi suddenly let out a long sigh.

Then, she hugged Gongyi Ning into her arms and rested her head on Gongyi Ning's shoulder.

"what to do……"

"What... what should we do?" Gong Yining couldn't figure out what Luo Changxi was thinking, so he could only talk nonsense, "Although... Although it is a mess now, we can't mess it up. Let's take these things one by one Take it out and solve it, there is always a way!"

"En." Luo Changxi followed her and said, "Then tell me, what should we solve first?"

"First..." Gong Yining actually didn't know what to solve first. After thinking about it for a long time, she couldn't figure it out, so she simply changed her mind and said, "Go home and sleep first! I'll think about it tomorrow when I have enough energy."

The author has something to say: Today is even later... because of the pain every month... so I got up late... OTZ

My sister is also a very tough person →_→

In the next chapter...Gong Yining will probably come up with [bad idea]... maybe.

And you...those who threaten me down below, I can't see you!snort!