When Shanghai Wan 'er arrived at Wu Zetian's residence, Wu Sansi had already left. When Wu Zetian saw Shanghai Wan' er, she ordered her to quickly arrange for the publication of the White Horse Temple's Abbot Xue Huaiyi's "Da Yun Jing Shu" to the world. Every temple in the world must have a copy, and it will be used as a necessary course for senior monks to preach to their disciples and believers.
Shanghai Wan 'er saw that Wu Zetian summoned her in the middle of the night just for this matter. She knew that Empress Wu attached great importance to this matter, so she didn't dare to neglect it. She carefully asked for some more detailed instructions and secretly remembered them in her heart. Then she said goodbye and left.
As soon as Shanghai Wan 'er left Wu Zetian's residence, she immediately ordered the two palace maids who were holding the lamp: "Hurry up, hurry back!"
Under Shangguan Wan 'er's urging, the two little palace maids ran back to the palace.
Shanghai Wan 'er hurriedly returned to the temple where she lived. When she reached the door, she suddenly stopped and said to the two little palace maids: "Well, you two go back to your rooms to rest. I will go back to my room."
The two little palace maids bowed and left. Shanghai Wan 'er calmed her breath at the door and tidied up her makeup. Then she gently opened the door. In fact, she also knew that it was unlikely that Yang Fan was still in the room when she came back so late. However, she didn't want her sweetheart to see her untidy side.
When the door opened, the room was quiet. There was a table, a zither, and a scroll. The ambergris in the incense burner had burned out, but the room was still fragrant.
The lamp on the table was already a little dim. Shanghai Wan 'er gently closed the door and subconsciously looked behind the screen. Seeing that there was no one, she unhappily returned to the table and sat down.
She took down the lampshade, picked up the wick, and the room became bright again. As Wan'er was about to cover the lampshade, she suddenly saw a big green grasshopper lying on the table. Shangguan Wan'er pursed her lips and blew. The big grasshopper moved slightly, but refused to leave. Shangguan Wan 'er replaced the lampshade and knocked her fingers on the table. The grasshopper still did not move. Shangguan Wan'er's interest was piqued. She carefully put down the lampshade, opened her hands, and bent over, ready to catch the grasshopper.
If others saw her like this, they would not dare to believe their eyes. However, most girls who were passionately in love were somewhat childish. She didn't feel that there was anything wrong with her childish behavior right now.
Her two palms suddenly closed, and the grasshopper was caught in her hands. Shangguan Wan'er smiled proudly. When her smile first bloomed, it froze. She felt that something was wrong in her palms. She put her hands under the light of the lampshade and quietly opened them a little. Then she opened them completely. Only then did she see clearly that the grasshopper in her palms was made of grass. It was very lifelike.
Wan'er used two slender and white fingers to pick up the grasshopper woven from grass. She carefully looked at it, and her eyes flashed with understanding. "He came here. He gave this to me!"
Wan'er smiled sweetly. She gently kissed the grasshopper, and put it in front of her. She rested her cheeks on her hands and looked at it in a daze. She could never get tired of looking at it.
The window was already down, but the light was still on. The light magnified the silhouette of a person and projected it on the window. There was a delicate silhouette on the window. In the silhouette, the long eyelashes could be clearly seen. They blinked and looked very charming.
In front of another window, there was also a silhouette.
She raised her chin and drank. From the silhouette on the window, one could clearly see that her throat was constantly making swallowing movements. Wine stains dripped from the corners of her lips. From the silhouette, it looked like tears of sadness.
"My husband was starved to death in prison. I watched helplessly, unable to do anything! My brother was killed like a dog. I watched helplessly, unable to do anything! I don't want to get married, but I can't make the decision myself! For the sake of benefits, even your own mother won't care if you are sad or not! And you, you are just a guard, a lowly commoner! I can't do anything about it! "
Princess Taiping gritted her teeth. She slowly and powerfully clenched her fists. Her nails dug into her palms, but the pain in her palms was far less painful than the pain and humiliation in her heart. "Even the love between mother and son, blood relatives, can't be relied on. What else can be relied on in this world? What else is there? "
In the silhouette, the well-defined lips were tightly pressed together!
"Only power. Only power is the most reliable! If I have supreme power, if I don't want my husband to die, he won't die! If I don't want to get married, I don't need to submit to anyone! If I want to get what I want, it must be mine, whether he is willing or not, unless he wants to die! "
The silhouette on the window suddenly raised its head. From its forehead to its chin, it formed a firm curve. "Only with power can I control the fate of others, and not be manipulated by others!"
One temple, two windows, one in heaven, one in hell, one happy, one sad!
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Wu Zetian returned to Luoyang from the Dragon Gate.
Wu Zetian traveled by water. From the Yi River to the Luo River, she went straight to the foot of the Imperial City. Although it was slower than traveling by land, it was steadier. This was undoubtedly the most suitable way for an old person to travel.
On both sides of the river, the haulers pulled the dragon boat slowly. The huge boat plowed through the calm surface of the water, creating layers of ripples. The boat was very stable. Occasionally, it would shake a little. Because of the huge size of the boat, this little shake would not make people feel much.
Wu Zetian was lying on her side on the couch. Wan 'er and Tuan' er were sitting beside the couch. There was a chessboard in the middle. Wan 'er and Tuan' er were playing Go. Wu Zetian was lying on her side, holding her cheeks. After a while, she dozed off.
Seeing that the Empress had fallen asleep, the two put down the chess pieces and chatted in a low voice.
Tuan 'er's surname was Wei. Just like Shangguan Wan' er, she was also a daughter of an official's family who was imprisoned in the palace. Most of the women who were imprisoned in the palace were well-educated because they were born in official's families. Their manners and knowledge were much better than those of ordinary palace maids. Therefore, it was easy for them to get promoted in the palace and become female officials with certain duties.
Among these female officials, the most outstanding one was Wan'er. She not only held a certain position, but she was like a phoenix that had leaped onto a branch. Her power was so great that even members of the royal family and important officials in the court did not dare to underestimate her. Compared to her, Tuan 'er was much worse. But compared to other female officials in the palace, she was also different.
She was responsible for Wu Zetian's daily life. She controlled the purchasing of various utensils, cooking materials, and silk in the palace. Although her power did not go out of the inner palace, because she controlled the purchasing and distribution power, not only the eunuchs and palace maids wanted to flatter her, but also the concubines wanted to win her over. In the inner court, she was second only to Wan 'er.
Wan 'er smiled and said, "During this trip to Dragon's Gate, everything in the inner palace was arranged by my sister. There were many trifles, but it was done in an orderly manner. Empress Dowager was very satisfied." As she said this, she quickly glanced outside.
Outside the bead curtain, Yang Fan was standing guard. Wan 'er had already made an agreement with Wu Youyi to transfer Yang Fan into the Hundred Cavalry. But now the transfer order had not been officially processed. Today, he was still on duty in front of the emperor.
When Shanghai Wan 'er and Tuan' er helped Wu Zetian into the room to rest, they lifted the bead curtain. Two bead chains did not hang down, but hung on other bead chains. There was a gap, revealing Wan 'er's delicate face.
Just now when playing chess with Tuan 'er, Empress Wu was watching. Shanghai Wan' er looked steadily forward and did not dare to look outside. At this time, she finally could not help but look outside. Unexpectedly, Yang Fan was standing there, as if he had been waiting for her to look. When Shanghai Wan 'er looked over, she saw Yang Fan giving her a look. He pursed his lips and kissed her.
Shanghai Wan 'er was shocked. She quickly closed her mouth, as if she was really kissed by him. Two blushes quickly climbed up her white cheeks.
Tuan 'er did not notice the flirting between the two. She picked up the chess pieces one by one and said slowly, "Tuan' er has done some miscellaneous things. It doesn't matter if there are some omissions. I can always make up for it. I don't deserve such praise from Sister Wan 'er. Speaking of which, Sister Wan 'er is doing big things. Tuan' er can't compare with you. "
As she said this, there was a hint of jealousy in her words.
In the beginning, Empress Wu wanted to choose a female official to be her assistant. Wan 'er and Tuan' er were both candidates. Later, Wan 'er stood out and became the first servant of the Empress. Tuan' er's talent, appearance, temperament, and manner of speaking were inferior to Wan 'er. Although she also became the housekeeper of the harem, she was not as prestigious as Wan' er.
Shanghai Wan 'er knew that she was a little jealous. She smiled faintly and said, "Sister Wan' er only feels that you are doing well by the Empress' side. But you don't know that you are dealing with military affairs. A small mistake will cause a lot of trouble. So every day, you are walking on thin ice, as if you are facing an abyss. It is not easy to be so cautious."
As she said this, she couldn't help but look outside again. Seeing that Yang Fan was still smiling and looking at her, she rolled her eyes at him coquettishly. She felt sweet in her heart, as if she had drunk honey.
Yang Fan's eyes seemed to be able to speak. He gently circled her little mouth, lingered for a moment on her soft breasts, and then slid to her small waist. Although this action of his eyes was not a real hug, Shanghai Wan 'er understood what he meant. Even her body became soft.
She recalled the time when the two of them met privately, he was like a greedy big child, always fascinated to touch her body. Although because he was too shy, she had more than once pressed his mischievous big hands down, but in the midst of pushing and pushing, he had taken advantage of her a lot. At this time, Yang Fan hinted with his eyes, and Shangguan Wan 'er recalled the feeling of ecstasy at that time, and her body became a little limp.
This girl was really a woman who was very charming.
Hearing Wan 'er's words, Tuan' er slightly raised her eyes and said in surprise, "Oh? When Tuan 'er served the Heaven Empress, I only knew that the Heaven Empress was kind and amiable, but I didn't know that the Heaven Empress was so strict and fierce when dealing with political affairs. Even with Sister Wan' er's ability, she was still in fear and trepidation. Is this the saying that accompanying the Emperor is like accompanying a tiger? "
Shanghai Wan 'er's heart was completely on Yang Fan. While her mind was wandering, Tuan' er caught her talking point. She quickly collected her mind and lightly replied, "Why do you say this? The Heaven Empress is naturally very kind, and has always been generous to Wan 'er. She has never been harsh to Wan' er. Only because the Heaven Empress cares so much about me, Wan 'er knows that I have a great responsibility, so of course I'm more careful. "
Shanghai Wan 'er knew that if she stayed any longer, the little enemy outside would disturb her, and it was hard to guarantee that Tuan' er wouldn't catch her talking point again. So she casually said a few words to Tuan 'er and then got up to leave.
Shanghai Wan 'er lifted the bead curtain, and when she passed by Yang Fan, she gave him a glance and said in a low voice, "I'll get even with you later!"
Yang Fan replied her with an expression of endless enjoyment, which made Wan 'er not know whether to be happy or annoyed. God knows whether she would get even with Yang Fan later, or send herself to Yang Fan's door to "eat" …
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