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Jin Kingdom, the temporary imperial residence on the outskirts of the capital.
In the past, the Empress Dowager in the Palace would inevitably feel bored in the Palace, so she would build a few temporary imperial residences outside the Palace for the Emperor and various masters to come out and relax. Later on, whenever there was someone of noble status in the Palace who made a mistake and couldn't be punished, they would be directly sent to the temporary imperial residences to spend the rest of their lives in loneliness.
Some neglected princes would sometimes be sent to the temporary imperial residence, like Mo Ronghui who was usurped less than a year after ascending to the throne.
"Is Eunuch Lin here to pick herbs again today?" It was a quiet and elegant small courtyard in the mountains. It had snowed heavily a few days ago, and the mountain top not far away was a plain white. The accumulated snow had not melted, and it was a different scenery from afar. There was an octagonal pavilion in the small courtyard, and two men were sitting in the pavilion playing chess. One of them was Mo Ronghui who had lived here for many years.
The one who was called Eunuch Lin was none other than Lu Lingzhi.
When he heard Mo Ronghui's question, he smiled slightly. "Your servant's illness can only be cured by going deep into the mountains to pick herbs. Otherwise, this winter will be difficult."
Lu Lingzhi's martial arts were completely crippled, and all the meridians in his body were seriously injured. In the past, he could go into battle bare-chested in the dead of winter, but now he could only wrap himself in a thick mink fur coat, and there was no warmth in his hands and feet.
"Eunuch Lin's illness seems to be unusual." Mo Ronghui was now over thirty years old. Perhaps because he had lived in the temporary imperial residence for so many years, he appeared thinner than before, and looked just like an ordinary young master.
Lu Lingzhi and Mo Ronghui had been in contact for half a year. He deliberately wanted to get close to Mo Ronghui. From the moment he came to the capital, he had treated Mo Ronghui as his chess piece. He had seen Mo Ronghui before. Back then, the Crown Prince who was doted on by everyone was arrogant and conceited. Now that he had been imprisoned here for a few years, he was no longer as arrogant and high above as he was when he was the Crown Prince.
This Mo Ronghui lacked drive and could not be used by him.
"This servant's illness was caused by someone else." Lu Lingzhi said in a low voice. Half a year ago, he had set up a trap to save Mo Ronghui, who had almost lost his life in the tiger's mouth, and was finally able to enter this temporary imperial residence. However, in Mo Ronghui's eyes, he was only the chief attendant of Princess Yi's dowry and had nothing to do with the past grievances of the Jin Kingdom. That was why he could speak freely with him.
Mo Ronghui didn't ask who had injured him like this. Lin Yan was a steward from the State of Qi. He must have suffered a lot in the State of Qi to get to where he was today. "Are you feeling better? Did you pick any herbs today? "
"The snow is too thick," Lu Lingzhi said in a low voice. He moved a chess piece in his hand. "We'll go up the mountain in two days."
"What medicine do you need? Perhaps … "Mo Ronghui had wanted to ask someone to help him find it, but after speaking, he remembered that he couldn't even get out of this place, let alone help others." I've forgotten that I'm nothing now. "
Lu Lingzhi looked at Mo Ronghui's calm face, as if he had long accepted being placed under house arrest here. A trace of darkness flashed in the depths of his eyes. "Your identity will not change. Those who followed and respected you in the past will still wait for you."
Mo Ronghui's expression changed slightly. He looked up at Lu Lingzhi and said in a cold voice, "It's getting late. Eunuch Lin should return to the city."
"Indeed, it's time for your servant to return." Lu Lingzhi nodded with a smile. He put the chess piece in his hand back into the porcelain bowl and slowly stood up. "There's one thing I've always forgotten to tell you, Crown Prince."
"If it's not particularly important, you don't have to say it," Mo Ronghui said in a low voice. Mo Ronghui said in a low voice. After so many years, he had already slowly forgotten his life in the palace and his other identity. Thus, he did not wish for anyone to disturb his peaceful life.
Lu Lingzhi took a few steps and couldn't help turning back. "Crown Prince, have you heard of Lu Yaoyao?"
"I haven't heard of her." Mo Ronghui said faintly. He was now like being trapped in a prison. He couldn't find out the news outside even if he wanted to, let alone know who Lu Yaoyao was.
A few years ago, he had a chance to get out. Unfortunately, he didn't know how he made Mo Rongzhan unhappy, so he was completely under house arrest here.
"I heard that Lu Yaoyao looks exactly like Princess Qin." Lu Lingzhi said faintly. Then, regardless of Mo Ronghui's reaction, he had already left the palace.
Mo Ronghui stood in place in a daze. She looks exactly like Ye Zhen …
He remembered the woman he saw in the woods three years ago. That was Lu Yaoyao.
What was her relationship with Ye Zhen?
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Lu Lingzhi returned to Prince Yi's Mansion. Before he entered the gate, he heard that the princess was going to another courtyard.
"Maybe the two women from Nanyue are here." Luo Cheng whispered behind him.
"I'll go and see." Lu Lingzhi smiled faintly. The two women came very quickly. They thought that they could enjoy glory and wealth when they arrived in the capital. A little provocation and they were immediately tempted.
On the other side of the room, Zhao Ning looked expressionlessly at the two women kneeling in front of her. She had seen women who looked as enchanting as them. When she was in the Foreign Guest Pavilion, Liu Qiaoer also behaved like this.
They said that they had served the prince in Nanyue. It was the prince who asked them to come to the capital to serve him.
To serve Mo Rongyi …
Were these two women the reason why he refused to come back from Nanyue?
"Princess, my name is Yinqiu. From now on, you will be our elder sister. I kowtow to you." The woman in pink had a pair of delicate white skin and a pair of watery eyes that seemed to be able to seduce people. Although she was kneeling to salute Zhao Ning, there was no sign of respect.
Zi Juan stopped her sharply. "Presumptuous! What lowly status do you have? Are you worthy of being called sister by the princess?"
Yinqiu lowered her head aggrievedly, but in her heart, she thought, Is the princess so great? Didn't the prince not return to the capital for a year?
"Take them away." Zhao Ning felt that just looking at them was making her eyes hurt, and even her heart was aching.
Previously, she would find excuses for Mo Rongyi. Perhaps he was really busy in Nanyue. She never dared to think otherwise. So this was the truth.
"Princess." Zi Juan looked at her. Was she going to let these two little sluts off just like that?
Zhao Ning forced herself not to cry. With a cold expression, she said, "Let the prince come back and then make arrangements."
"Hurry and bring them away." Li Juan shouted to the servants outside.
After bringing the two women away, Zhao Ning slammed the table heavily. Tears welled up in her eyes. He did not come back because of another woman …
"He did it because of another woman …" Zhao Ning's voice was choked. "Zi Juan, have you packed your things?"
"Princess, it's getting dark. Do we still need to leave the city at this time?" Zi Juan asked hesitantly.
Zhao Ning felt that she did not want to stay in the palace for even a moment longer. "Let's go!"
"Princess …" Lu Lingzhi's figure appeared.
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