Tsk.
This Runan Of Gojoseon really wasn't willing to suffer a loss.
Siyang's heart sunk. She had pointed out his current situation, and this person had also jabbed back at her. Wasn't Wang Baochuan … outside of Chang 'an City all this time? If she thought about it carefully, her current situation wasn't much better than his.
"However, the Empress's open-mindedness is truly admirable," Li Yi continued.
"What do you mean?" Siyang wanted to hear what he was going to say next.
Li Yi's lips curled into a faintly discernible curve as he quietly looked at her. "Today, someone spread the news that an assassin appeared in the palace last night and almost injured the Empress's noble body …" As he spoke, he laughed again. "However, it seems that the Empress wasn't frightened at all."
Glancing at the person beside her, Siyang raised her eyebrows slightly and probed, "The Runan Of Gojoseon's information is truly well-informed."
Li Yi shook his head and calmly said, "It can't be considered well-informed. This matter is known by all the civil and military officials of the court. This subject just happened to hear it."
There were already rumors outside of the palace so quickly. According to Siyang's expectations, Xue Pinggui would definitely suppress this matter. However, it was now spreading like wildfire.
Of course, there were other people pushing the matter and doing it on purpose. However, this Runan Of Gojoseon, who had just returned to the capital, was able to obtain accurate information in such a short time. It was not simple.
"Then, what is Wangye's opinion on this matter?"
Clearly, he hadn't expected Siyang to ask this question. Li Yi was slightly startled. He immediately avoided her gaze and looked into the distance. "His Majesty has just ascended the throne. It's inevitable that there will be some people harboring evil intentions."
"That may not be the case." Siyang saw that Wangye wanted to pull away but was slowly pulled back. She heaved a long sigh and said with some worry, "I won't hide it from you, Wangye. Last night, the assassin came for my Jade Earth Palace. Fortunately, he was caught. When I pulled down his mask, I saw that he had the face of a Xiliang man. He really scared me."
"Is that so?" Li Yi didn't notice at all that the Empress, who was chatting with him, had a frightened look on her face.
Siyang did not pay attention to the slight mockery in his words. Her gentle brows furrowed with slight worry. "Wangye, you see, I have suffered so much in order to obtain this glory and splendor. Now, I have to live in fear every day. How can I be as free as you say?"
Li Yi didn't want to jump to conclusions, but he agreed with the first part.
"I have heard a little about the past between Your Majesty and His Majesty. Your Majesty's chastity is admirable."
Siyang pinched her handkerchief and pretended to wipe her eyes. She looked as if she had been deeply touched. "Wangye can say this. You are also a person of character."
The two of them talked back and forth. Although Cui 'er could understand what they were saying and knew the meaning, she still felt that it was strange.
"Although this place is remote, it is still the harem. Wangye, you should go back early." Siyang saw a figure jogging over from afar.
Li Yi narrowed his eyes and nodded. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your warning."
"Miss, could it be that the Runan Of Gojoseon heard what we said?" Cui Er was still looking back even after they had walked far away. She was holding Si Yang's hand tightly. She was so nervous that she tightened her grip.
"Him?" Si Yang stopped in her tracks and looked behind her. That person was still on the bridge, standing with his hands clasped behind his back. When she looked at him, he even nodded his head in acknowledgment.
"It doesn't matter if he heard." She pursed her pale lips and smiled faintly. She calmly turned back.
Li Yi stared at the departing figure. His eyebrows gradually became solemn, and a trace of malice flashed in his eyes. He stopped in his tracks and bent down to pick up an embroidered handkerchief from the ground. He rubbed his face thoughtfully.
A young eunuch hurriedly ran onto the bridge. He put his hands on his waist and panted, complaining.
"Wangye, you have made it difficult for me to find you."
This young eunuch was the guide for the Runan Of Gojoseon. He was called away because of something. After a while, he remembered his mission and ran around looking for Ji Yunshu.
"Oh." Li Yi calmly put away the embroidered handkerchief in his hand and glanced coldly at him. "Then I have made you work hard."
The young eunuch fanned himself and wanted to say something. However, when he met the gaze of the person in front of him, his face froze. The cold gaze made him forget what he wanted to say. Then, he felt guilty.
"No, nothing. This is what a servant should do." The young eunuch laughed dryly and carefully avoided Ji Yunshu's gaze. His neck involuntarily shrunk.
Li Yi tilted his chin slightly and looked away. His lips curled in a mocking smile. He said faintly, "Eunuch, you should lead the way. This is the harem. Wang cannot stay here."
"Yes, yes, yes. This servant will lead the way."
The young eunuch who walked forward cursed with his head lowered and his lips moving at an angle that the Runan Of Gojoseon could not see.
It was just Wang Ye who had lost his country. What was there to be proud of?
Looking at the bronze mirror, Siyang felt very satisfied as she looked at her recovered face. Today should have been Wang Baochuan's death anniversary.
Wang Baochuan had only been the empress for eighteen days before she passed away. She was said to be a chaste woman in the world.
However, after she appeared, this kind of thing would not happen again.
"Miss's health is getting better." Cui 'er was very happy about this. At the same time, she felt more resentment towards Xue Pinggui and Tuozan. So there was a problem with the medicine. After she stopped taking that troublesome medicine, Miss gradually got better.
Actually, this was not right.
Wang Baochuan's body was indeed overworked. There were signs of internal exhaustion. If she did not take good care of herself, her life would be exhausted in a few years. The medicine was just a talisman that hastened her death.
"Ah, there is less white hair on your head. This servant can't see it anymore." After combing Siyang's hair, Cui 'er noticed something else.
"Is that so?" Lifting her hand to fix her hair, Siyang smiled slightly: "Isn't this very good?"
Cui Er was stunned for a moment. Then, she smiled and nodded in agreement, "Miss is right. You're the best."
Outside the hall, a young palace maid quickly walked in. She knelt on the ground and hurriedly said: "Niangniang, His Majesty has arrived."
Hmm?
It's already dark. What is Xue Pinggui doing here?
Thinking this, Siyang gathered her thoughts and walked out to welcome him.
Just as she arrived at the door, Xue Pinggui happened to step into Yukun Palace.
"Your Majesty is here. This servant did not go out to welcome you." Siyang leaned to the side and bowed.
"Empress, please rise." Xue Pinggui quickly reached out to support her.
Siyang followed his support and stood up. She looked at him eagerly: "Your Majesty, how do you have time to come to this servant's place today?"
Xue Pinggui held Siyang's hand. He felt the change in the texture of her hand. He looked at it and found that although her rough and cracked hand was not as soft and delicate as before, it was much smoother. The joints were also smaller. It was not as unbearable and eye-catching as before.
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