Xiao Guanyin's hands were very soft. In addition, a small part of her white jade-like arm peeked out from her sleeves. It made one's heart skip a beat. However, the current Song QingShu was no longer an inexperienced young man. He wasn't captivated by her. Instead, he carefully sized her up because he felt a strange sense of familiarity from her.
Her eyebrows were like a painting and her face was filled with peach blossoms. Her slender red phoenix eyes revealed a different kind of charm. Coupled with her alluring figure, it was just as the palace maids and eunuchs had described, she was a seductress who could charm people to death.
"Hm ~" Song Qingshu was puzzled. He had never seen the other's face before, but the sense of familiarity grew stronger.
Xiao Guanyin pulled him into the room and said in a low voice, "Hide here later. If you don't want to die, don't make a sound." Finishing, she didn't wait for his response and rushed to greet the Emperor.
"This is really strange." Smelling the enchanting fragrance in the room, Song Qingshu didn't understand why the other had lured him into her bedroom. Wasn't this giving her a handle? If Yelu Hongji found out, the two of them, who were clearly innocent, wouldn't be able to explain themselves. He didn't know how she would end up.
At this time, a burst of laughter came from outside. Yelu Hongji strode in and reached out to hug the other: "I haven't seen you for a few days, the Empress has become prettier."
Who knew that Xiao Guanyin dodged without a trace and said bitterly: "These days, the Emperor has been busy doting on the new Hui Fei, how could he have thought of me."
As expected, Yelu Hongji's attention was diverted and he hurriedly tried all kinds of explanations to comfort her. Song QingShu, who was in the inner room, was dumbfounded. No wonder they said that the Empress was doted on by everyone, it was not a lie.
After a while, Yelu Hongji couldn't resist and wanted to hug her again. Xiao Guanyin diverted his attention again: "Why did the Emperor suddenly come this time?"
Song Qingshu, who was hiding in the shadows, was amazed. Ever since Yelu Hongji came in, he had wanted to hug Xiao Guanyin several times. But the Empress had always dodged without a trace and didn't let him touch her body. It really didn't seem like a loving couple.
"Could it be that this is the so-called selling one's skills but not one's body?" A thought popped into Song Qingshu's mind, but he quickly laughed. Everyone in the Imperial Palace knew that the Empress was the most favored. Were they all idiots? What's more, the Empress had even given birth to a prince and was appointed as the Crown Prince …
"It's most likely a means of resisting while welcoming." Song Qingshu concluded.
At this time, Yelu Hongji also spoke from outside, "We plan to invite the southern courtyard's King Xiao Feng and his women to a banquet. When they return to your place, we came to inform you in advance."
Song Qingshu's heart tightened. Zhao Min's analysis that Yelu Hongji was about to make a move on Xiao Feng was indeed correct.
Is the Emperor planning to make a move on Xiao Wangye? At this time, Xiao Guanyin also asked. As the mistress of the harem, she was deeply favored and trusted by the Emperor, so she could roughly guess his thoughts.
"Hmph, Xiao Feng doesn't know what's good for him. In addition, he's disloyal. He can't be left alive." Yelu Hongji recalled Xiao Feng's previous refusal to go to battle and was still somewhat angry.
In the inner room, Song Qingshu secretly shook his head. A simple misunderstanding could cause Xiao Feng to destroy himself. It would have been better if they had just talked things out. Unfortunately, these politicians were all cautious and suspicious people. No one would be stupid enough to lay everything out and even if they did, most people wouldn't believe them. Instead, it would make the other side more cautious. So almost everyone would choose to make the first move to gain the upper hand …
"But Xiao Wangye's martial arts are unparalleled. Isn't it too risky to invite him here to make a move?" Xiao Guanyin couldn't help but say worriedly. It was clear that Xiao Feng's reputation in Liao was well known by everyone, from the common people to the Empress.
"Don't worry, we have prepared this for him." Yelu Hongji took out a small porcelain bottle and shook it. He said proudly, "This medicine can make him unable to use any of his martial arts. At that time, the fierce tiger of the past is not even comparable to a sick cat."
Only then did Xiao Guanyin exclaim, "Your Majesty really has a divine plan."
In the inner room, Song Qingshu secretly nodded. In the original work, Yelu Hongji used a trick to make Zi give Xiao Feng this medicine, causing Xiao Feng to feel as if his heart was being pierced by thousands of needles. He couldn't summon any Qi at all and was then thrown into prison. Now it seemed that although the plot had somewhat collapsed because of his interference, some events had amazing corrective power.
Next, the two people outside began to arrange the details of the banquet later and discussed the filing of some unexpected situations. Song Qingshu listened until he was bored to death. He simply lay down on the Empress's bed and closed his eyes to rest. He wasn't the real Zhao Weiyi. Of course, he wouldn't tremble with fear like the other actors. After a while, the eunuch outside announced that the King of the Southern Courtyard had arrived. Song Qingshu then got up and quietly looked outside through the gap.
Xiao Feng still walked like a dragon or a tiger, exuding a fierce aura. Song Qingshu secretly gave him a thumbs up. There weren't many people in the world with such spirit.
The girl in red beside him had snow-white skin, smooth and crystal clear. Her figure was petite and exquisite. Although she wasn't as charming as the Empress, she had a trace of a girl's unique charm.
Song Qingshu naturally recognized that she was Azhu. He was a little curious and didn't know how Zi was doing now. Zi was sent by him to be a spy by Xiao Feng's side. Unfortunately, there was no chance for her to be of use.
"Your subject (commoner) greets Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty the Empress! "Xiao Feng and Azhu respectfully saluted.
"There are no outsiders here. Sworn Brother, there is no need to be so formal." Yelu Hongji and Xiao Guanyin hurriedly stood up. One supported Xiao Feng while the other supported Azhu.
Song Qingshu, who was inside the room, was full of admiration. If he didn't know that Yelu Hongji was going to make a move on Xiao Feng, how could he have seen any clues from Yelu Hongji's current performance?
"This must be the Lady Azhu that Sworn Brother mentioned before. As expected, I feel pity for you. You and Sworn Brother are a perfect match." Yelu Hongji looked at Azhu and said with a smile.
Xiao Feng hurriedly pulled A 'Zhu forward and introduced her. As A' Zhu returned the greeting, she curiously glanced at Xiao Guanyin. Just now, when the other party helped her up, she faintly felt that the other party's face was a little strange, but for a while, she couldn't tell what was strange about it.
Soon, the dishes and wine were served by the palace maids. Yelu Hongji raised his cup and said: "Worthy Little Brother and Lady Azhu have gone through untold hardships to finally be together. We will take this opportunity to bestow a marriage. Tomorrow, we will announce to the world that Lady Azhu will be the Southern Courtyard Princess and will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold …"
Xiao Feng was overjoyed: "Many thanks to Your Majesty!" He was not happy because of the rewards, but because of the marriage bestowed by the Emperor. This honor was something that all women in the world yearned for even in their dreams. To be able to have A 'Zhu marry him in a grand manner, he was happier than anything else.
"Worthy Little Brother need not be so polite," Yelu Hongji raised his cup and said meaningfully, "Come, let us drink this wine together and bless the two newlyweds in advance!"
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