Some things were like this. If one didn't have a guilty conscience, one wouldn't overthink things. More importantly, when Zhan Ruyi begged him to take her away, she had exposed her upper body to him. He had never told anyone about this, not even Yun Zhiqiu.
He would tell Yun Zhiqiu about anything else, except the matters between a man and a woman. It had become a habit after doing so many shameful things. There was nothing he could do about it.
And he knew very well that Zhan Ruyi didn't want to stay in the Heavenly Palace. So, he was worried that Zhan Ruyi was just going to give up. If Zhan Ruyi really told everyone about what happened back then, the Celestial Emperor wouldn't be able to tolerate it no matter how magnanimous he was. Even the Kou family wouldn't be able to protect him. Master Qing would definitely tear him to pieces.
Even Yun Zhiqiu, who occasionally visited him at Yu Tian, could tell that something was wrong. She asked if there was something shameful going on between him and Zhan Ruyi.
Miao Yi pretended to be helpless. "Isn't it obvious? I offended her in the past. Now she's ordering me around. She's just humiliating me. Besides, if Zhan Ruyi's purity is damaged, how can she enter the harem? How can she become the Celestial Emperor's concubine? What are you thinking? "
Yun Zhiqiu was skeptical, but she felt that Miao Yi's words made sense. If she wasn't pure, even if she could enter the harem, the Celestial Emperor wouldn't favor her. The Celestial Emperor wasn't someone who could be cuckolded.
However, as a woman, she couldn't tell that Zhan Ruyi was ordering Miao Yi around. Not to mention, Zhan Ruyi would sometimes call her over for a chat. There wasn't a hint of arrogance in his tone, so she couldn't help but feel that there was something fishy going on between them.
"Your Majesty, isn't Heavenly Lady Ruyi going overboard? Why is she always hanging out with Niu Youde in Yu Tian?"
In the Heavenly Valley Palace, Xiahou Chengyu, who had painstakingly received the Green Lord's grace, was helping the Green Lord dress. Finally, he couldn't help but add insult to injury.
Master Qing said, "It's rare for her to leave the palace. It's not a big deal for her to relax. She's clearly humiliating Niu Youde. They had a grudge long ago, so it's not a big deal for her to vent. After all, the Kou family is there. She can't do anything to Niu Youde. "
Xiahou Chengyu said, "I don't know if it's to relax or vent, but what will others think? What would the sisters in the harem think? The impact is too bad! "
Master Qing tilted his head to look at him. He said unhappily, "Since when was it a single man and woman? There are so many people watching. Do you really want the Heavenly Consort to make a name for herself?"
Xiahou Chengyu earnestly said, "Your Majesty, I am only doing this for Your Majesty's own good. If something really happens, it will be too late."
"Enough!" Qing Zhu suddenly turned around. He stared at her coldly. "What could possibly happen? We are not deaf or blind, we can clearly see the situation. The Heavenly Consort is a person with a true temperament and does things openly. So what if she went to the Imperial Garden to call Niu Youde? But if there was anything that was taboo, it had always been done under the watchful eyes of the public. How could something that everyone could see become so unbearable from your mouth? Hmph! "With a wave of his sleeve, he left Xiahou Chengyu behind and left.
Out of practical considerations, even if Qing Zhu didn't like Xiahou Chengyu, he would still visit him at least two or three times a year.
They had just had their fun. He didn't want to say anything bad, but he was very uncomfortable with Xiahou Chengyu's frequent infighting with Zhan Ruyi. He also knew that the harem could not avoid these kinds of things, but he had never heard Zhan Ruyi say anything bad about Xiahou Cheng Yu. Zhan Ruyi also never said anything bad about anyone in the harem. He never hid anything in front of the Qing Zhu, and never played any tricks. Only with Zhan Ruyi could he experience peace and quiet. To the Qing Zhu, who had to fight and scheme in court and then had to face the machinations of others when he returned to the harem, Zhan Ruyi was a peaceful place that gave him the feeling of home.
To be honest. If it wasn't for the Xiahou family, he really had the intention of making Zhan Ruyi the first wife. But reality forced him to restrain himself. With Zhan Ruyi's personality, she could not become the Heavenly Empress. If she really became the Heavenly Empress, the other families would not stand on Zhan Ruyi's side. Instead, they would cause Zhan Ruyi to be covered in bruises.
The harem was a place that reflected the objective demands of the court. If you didn't accept them, the officials would think that you had some thoughts about them. It was really a headache. He actually didn't want to keep so many women that he didn't even want to touch. He was already tired of playing with so-called beauties. What beauty? Even if they stripped naked and ignored their faces, they wouldn't be any worse. He didn't have the energy to cultivate so many women in the harem. No matter how high his cultivation was, he couldn't do anything about it. Even if he worked hard, how many could he do in a day?
Xiahou Chengyu, who was standing in front of the door with disheveled hair, had a face full of grief and indignation. He didn't think that His Majesty would dote on Zhan Ruyi to such an extent. If it was any other woman who brought up matters between men and women, Qing Zhu would definitely be suspicious. But it was Zhan Ruyi, and His Majesty didn't even suspect anything. Not only did he protect her, he even scolded her for being a busybody.
Out of Tian Mi Palace, Shangguan Qing was followed. Qing Zhu suddenly said, "Shangguan, what do you think of the Heavenly Consort becoming the Heavenly Empress?"
"Ah!" Shangguan Qing jumped in fright. Why did he suddenly have such a thought? He knew that Qing Zhu really liked Zhan Ruyi, but he didn't have to go so far as to abolish the Empress and make a new one, right?
Although he controlled the Tian Mi Palace, he didn't say much about the matters of the harem. But abolishing the Empress and making a new one was too important. He had to remind Qing Zhu, "Your Majesty! You absolutely can't! Once the Heavenly Empress is abolished, in the eyes of the Xiahou family, it will be a sign that they are going to act against the Xiahou family. It can be imagined what the Xiahou family will do. At that time, the world will be in chaos! If Your Majesty really dotes on the Heavenly Consort, then please take pity on her. This old servant will say something that I shouldn't say. With the Heavenly Consort's aloof personality, she is not suitable to be the head of the harem. If she really sits there, it will be the same as harming her! "
"Aloof from worldly affairs! Ai! That's right! " Qing Zhu shook his head. Those words were exactly what he was thinking. He pointed at the direction of the Tian Mi Palace. "Even if the Heavenly Consort is like that, there are still people who don't want to let her go. They want to kill her. How despicable! Shangguan, in the harem, you have to pay more attention to the protection of the Heavenly Consort. Don't let anyone use dirty tricks on her and cause irreparable damage! "
"Yes! This old servant will definitely keep that in mind. I won't be careless! "Shangguan Qing heaved a sigh of relief and quickly agreed.
The moon shone in the horizon, the raging waves beat against the shore. At the top of the mountain, a vast manor rose and fell with the mountain. The simple front door had the words "Huangfu Family" written on it.
The courtyard was quiet, the zither was sad, and in the pavilion, Huangfu Jun? Y's clothes were as white as snow, her long hair draped over her shoulders. Her fingers were playing the strings, and her face was full of disappointment. The melancholy in her heart could not be dispelled, and even accumulated a sense of resentment!
Although she was now under house arrest and could not contact the outside world, her mother did not cut off her right to know about the outside world. Some things were already known through the mouths of the maids who served her.
She did not expect that Niu Youde would do such a thing for Yun Zhiqiu. She had heard that Niu Youde liked Yun Zhiqiu back in Tianyuan Star's Sky Street. She had the intention of befriending Yun Zhiqiu but failed to find out anything. Who would have thought that the relationship between Niu Youde and Yun Zhiqiu would be so deep?
What was she then? The grief and indignation in her heart was indescribable. She felt like a fool, being played by Niu Youde!
It was laughable that she thought that Niu Youde did not take Feihong as his legal wife because of her. It turned out that it was not for her, but for Yun Zhiqiu! It was laughable that she thought that she was the woman Niu Youde truly loved. It turned out that she was not the one hiding behind the scenes. She was just a plaything that Niu Youde occasionally used to satisfy his lust for a change!
"Sigh!" A soft sigh came from behind, and the zither stopped. Huangfu Jun? Y turned around and saw that her mother, Huangfu Duanrong, was standing behind her, looking at her lovingly.
"Mother, you're back." Huangfu Jun? Y stood up and bowed.
Huangfu Duanrong raised her hand to stroke her hair, then hesitantly said, "There's something I don't know if I should tell you."
Huangfu Jun? Y lowered her head silently. "Have they already gotten married?"
"Yes, it's a grand wedding in the Imperial Garden. All the ministers came to congratulate them. The Celestial Emperor and the Empress personally came to support them. It's a grand occasion." Huangfu Duanrong cupped her daughter's face with both hands. "Have you woken up from your dream?"
"Sob sob …" Huangfu Jun? Y finally broke down. She broke free from her mother's hands and knelt on the ground, hugging her knees and crying.
The tinkling of the zither sounded. Huangfu Duanrong did not try to persuade her daughter. Instead, she sat down and played the zither. The flowing melody was full of comfort.
Who knew how long she cried. Huangfu Jun? Y stood up, wiped away her tears, and turned around. "Mother, let me go out and do some work."
Huangfu Duanrong's fingers did not stop on the strings. "You want to go out and find him for revenge? He's already attached himself to one of the world's most powerful families. His current backer is one of the four Heavenly Kings, the Kou Heavenly King. Even the Celestial Emperor can't do anything to him for no reason. We, the Huangfu family, cannot afford to offend him. Unless the Kou family falls one day, you can only swallow this in silence. Do you understand? "
The red-eyed Huangfu Jun? Y sniffled, then raised her sleeve to wipe her face again. "I asked for this. I can't blame anyone else. It's over. From now on, I have nothing to do with him, and I don't want to have anything to do with him. From now on, we'll just be strangers!"
Clang! The music stopped. Huangfu Duanrong pressed her palms on the strings and nodded silently. "A prodigal son is more valuable than gold. It's good that you understand!"
The prosperous world was not immune to snow, rain, wind, and frost. The gloomy sky was sprinkled with snowflakes.
On the streets of the secular world, pedestrians wrapped themselves tightly in their clothes. A man and a woman ignored the cold wind.
The man was tall and wore a white fur robe. His furry scarf accentuated his handsome face. His expression was calm and tranquil, and his temperament was as elegant as jade. He was outstanding, and he held an oil-paper umbrella in his hand. Under the umbrella, a woman also wore a white fur coat with a furry collar. She was as beautiful as a fairy, with a jade-like face, a delicate nose, and red lips. Her temperament was like an orchid. She was truly devastatingly beautiful.
The appearance of this golden couple on the streets of the secular world was like a painting, attracting the attention of passersby.
The woman was none other than Yue Yao, and the man was called Jiang Lang.
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