The Legend of the Weaver Girl
"Haha." Nine-tailed Fox laughed and took two steps forward.
She looked at Siyang mockingly. "You should know very well that your sister will not come back.
Your sister won't be coming back. Look at how you were bullied. Did your sister stand up for you? "
"Don't say that your sister is too busy serving the king.
Others can come, but she can't come.
It's obvious that she doesn't want to see you.
I don't know where she forgot about her sister. "
"Shut up." She seemed to have hit a sore spot.
Siyang impulsively ran out from behind the pillar.
She looked at Nine-tailed Fox face to face and shouted, "My sister and I have the same mother.
Our sisterhood is deep.
We have never been separated since we were young. Now that I am in trouble, she will not leave me alone.
It's just that … she has to serve the king.
I am in the cold palace.
She can't take care of me. "
It was as if she was trying to convince herself.
Siyang nodded her head vigorously.
It was as if she was trying to confirm it.
"Sigh." She shook her head and sighed.
There was pity in Nine-Tailed Fox's eyes. "You look so pitiful. You still haven't recognized the truth.
Or rather … "She lowered her head and approached Siyang.
Nine-tailed Fox spat at her frivolously. "You only want to deceive yourself."
"Stop talking." She clenched her fists.
Siyang screamed and closed her eyes. Her eyelashes trembled and tears fell. Her beautiful face was filled with sadness, as if Nine-tailed Fox had hit the nail on the head.
She had achieved her goal. Nine-tailed Fox saw that she was about to break down. Her eyes flashed and her enchanting face was filled with satisfaction.
She really couldn't wait. She couldn't wait to get this body. She didn't want to wait any longer. She might as well do it herself.
"How is it? You don't want to spend the rest of your life in this cold palace. Do you want me to help you?"
"Who are you?" Opening his eyes, Siyang had already regained his composure. However, there was still a trace of sadness in the depths of his eyes.
"It doesn't matter who I am. All you need to know is that I can help you get out of here and regain King Zhou's favor," Nine-tailed Fox looked more and more satisfied as she walked around Siyang, and her smile became more sincere.
"Why are you helping me?" Turning around, Siyang raised her chin and looked at her with suspicion and wariness in her eyes. "Even if I'm young, I understand that there's nothing in this world for free, and there's no help for no reason. What do you want? Or rather, what do you want? "
Nine-tailed Fox thought to herself that the 'body' she fancied still had some brains. She then turned around as if nothing had happened and said, "I've already said that I only want to help you out because you're pitiful. If you don't feel at ease, then pretend that I've never been here and you can continue to stay in the cold palace."
"Then you can leave," Siyang said coldly as she stared at her back.
"You …" Nine-tailed Fox clearly didn't expect that she would get such a result after laying the groundwork for such a long time. She turned her head and pointed at Siyang. "You're such a good-for-nothing."
"I'm offering myself to the king for the sake of the people of Ji Province. Since I can't win the king's favor, at least father and Ji Province are safe. Daji doesn't want to cause any more trouble. As for my sister … that's her good fortune."
"As expected, you're a good-for-nothing. I thought you were a promising talent."
Siyang was unmoved. "Your Excellency appears and disappears like a ghost, yet you're unwilling to tell me your name and origin. How can Daji believe you? After all … even my closest sister betrayed me. Is there anyone in this world worth trusting?"
Nine-tailed Fox was originally in a rage, but Siyang's following words made her ponder.
Looking at the sorrowful disappointment on her face, she couldn't help but smile.
How was it that he was unwilling to accept her help? It seemed that he was deeply hurt.
"Fine." In this kind of situation, it wasn't good to push her too hard. Nine-tailed Fox muttered to herself for a moment, then snorted. "Think about it carefully. I'm doing this for your own good. Everything is in your hands. It's up to you to choose."
"Hahaha …" After a few laughs, a gust of wind blew, causing the doors and windows to flap. The wind squinted. Siyang raised her sleeve to block it. After a while, the wind gradually stopped.
When she put down her hand, Nine-tailed Fox, who had been in the hall a moment ago, had already disappeared.
"Pretending to be mysterious."
Nine-tailed Fox could come without a sound, so naturally, she could also leave without a sound. The reason why she did all this was for Siyang to see. It was to show her strength so that she would trust her more.
Siyang's actions just now were only to appease Nine-tailed Fox temporarily. This fox spirit couldn't hold back and wanted to steal her body. If she resisted, it would be unwise. Now, she still had to wait for Bo Yikao to bring the things in. Thus, it was better to fool her first and let Nine-tailed Fox think that she was moved.
Nine-tailed Fox must be eliminated. Even if she couldn't take her life, she must make it so that she couldn't pester her anymore. At the same time, Siyang was also preparing to leave the palace.
It was actually not difficult to leave the palace. Yingxiang Palace was already comparable to the Cold Palace. How many people would care if there was one less guilty concubine in the palace? As for how to leave, Siyang didn't want to rely on Bo Yikao. It was more dangerous. Ji Chang was still in Zhaoge. If he found out about her, it would be bad.
That old man almost treated Daji as an evil spirit. If he knew that his son was close to her, he would be even more furious. If Bo Yikao wanted to take her back, he would be worried that his Xiqi would be destroyed.
To be honest, Siyang really wanted to disgust him. But after thinking about it, she didn't want to suffer. It was better to be free.
When Bo Yikao entered the palace again, it was evening. The sun was about to set, reflecting the red clouds all over the sky. Looking from the lotus pond, it was so beautiful.
Siyang gave some of Daji's jewelry to the eunuch who was guarding the palace. She was allowed to stay by the lotus pond outside Yingxiang Palace for a while. Leaning against the railing, she stood facing the lake. The breeze blew her hair and blurred the emotions in her eyes.
The sun was setting, the lotus flowers and leaves … Beauty. The scenery was beautiful, but the person was even more beautiful. She was as beautiful as a painting, making people not have the heart to disturb her.
"You are here." Siyang heard the footsteps.
Bo Yikao came back to his senses. He lowered his eyelids to hide the admiration in his eyes. He coughed softly and said, "Bo Yikao didn't disappoint you."
Siyang looked at Bo Yikao. The young master in white stood tall and straight. His eyes were bright and clear. He was indeed worthy of being the son of a noble family. This kind of Bo Yikao was the one who moved Daji the most.
At this time, he was holding a long wooden box in his hand. The things inside were what Siyang needed.
"Your Highness, you've helped Daji a lot." Siyang took the long wooden box and reached out to support it. She smiled and said to him, "This time, Daji owes you a favor."
"Don't, don't say that." Bo Yikao hurriedly waved his hand, "Bo Yikao doesn't deserve it. Your situation is related to my Ji family. As long as I can do it, I am willing to compensate you."
Siyang knew what he meant. However, Ji Chang was stubborn. There was no need for him to vent his anger on Bo Yikao.
"Speaking of which, there is one more thing that I need Heir Apparent's help with."
"Speak." Bo Yikao agreed without even thinking.
"I want you to pass a message to my sister. I want to see her." Her sister was Clove. The two sisters entered the palace together. In the end, they met with completely different experiences.
When he heard this, Bo Yikao relaxed and smiled, "This is no problem. I was originally your guqin teacher. I can use this as an excuse to see the other Consort Su. I will definitely pass the message."
"Please make sure she comes to see me." Siyang urged.
Bo Yikao also promised again and again.
It was getting late, and the sun had finally set. The world was dark, and there were already lanterns in the distance. Bo Yikao had to leave the palace as soon as possible, and Si Yang had to return to the Palace of Fragrance. After crossing the threshold, the corner door was about to close. She hesitated for a moment and turned back.
"Bo Yikao."
The man in white who was watching her from outside paused.
Bo Yikao was stunned. He smiled, "This is the first time you called my name."
Siyang looked at him calmly.
The two looked at each other in silence.
"I just want to tell you that no matter what happens in the palace in the future, you should leave Zhaoge as soon as possible. Go back to your Xiqi and persuade your stubborn father."
Bo Yikao didn't know why Siyang said this to him. But these were her words. He listened carefully. After a moment, he nodded slightly, "Thank you for telling me. Bo Yikao will think about it carefully."
This time, there was no longer any reluctance. Si Yang quickly entered the inner hall, and the corner door gradually separated the two figures.
After this separation, it might be difficult to see each other again.
Daji was banished to the Cold Palace. In fact, she wasn't sad or scared. She had no feelings for King Zhou. Because of her shallow knowledge, she didn't have much concept of wealth and power. The only thing that made her sad was that her sister Clove didn't care about her.
They once entered the palace together and swore that no matter who King Zhou favored, the other couldn't ignore the other. But later, Clove broke her promise.
Ever since Daji was locked up in Yingxiang Palace, Nine-tailed Fox had never come to see her. When the people in the palace bullied and insulted Daji, Nine-tailed Fox had never seen Nine-tailed Fox protect her sister. Not to mention coming personally, Nine-tailed Fox did not even send someone to deliver a gift. It was no wonder that Nine-tailed Fox would bring this up.
Daji once said that she and Ning Xiang ate and ate together, and there was no distinction between them. Actually, to be honest, it was just that Daji could not leave her younger sister, Ning Xiang. She had been locked up at home since she was young, and only her younger sister could accompany her. That was another form of sustenance.
If she wasn't forced into a desperate situation, Daji wouldn't have asked a tiger for its skin. She believed that Nine-tailed Fox of unknown origin would eventually ruin everything.
But after all, she was her sister. If Siyang left the palace, the three evil spirits in Xuanyuan Tomb would continue to cause trouble in Zhaoge in order to complete the task given by Goddess Nuwa. Clove would also be in danger here.
"What the hell is going on?"
She glanced at Xue Pinggui and Wang Baochuan holding hands and looking at each other affectionately. Tuozan's eyes burned.
Without thinking, she rushed over and squeezed the two of them away. She pretended not to know anything and held Siyang's hand. "Sister, I heard that an assassin entered the palace. Are you hurt?" She looked at Siyang from head to toe. She seemed to be really worried.
At this moment, Si Yang was very good. Other than her face, which seemed to be slightly pale from fright, she didn't see any injuries at all. Si Yang felt that she was about to see the disappointment in Hawksbill's eyes.
Seeing this, Tuozan took a deep breath. Without waiting for the others to speak, she turned her head and pointed at the assassin. She shouted to the crowd, "Since the assassin has been caught, hurry up and throw him into prison. What are you waiting for?"
"What if the assassin has an accomplice and injures His Majesty and the Empress? How will you be punished?"
"Yes, I will wait and take the assassin away." The imperial guards quickly cupped their hands and bowed. They were about to call for the assassin to be taken away.
Siyang's eyes flashed and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. She grabbed Tuozan's hand and shook her head gently. She looked touched. "Sister, I know you are worried about me, but this assassin is temporarily incapacitated. The imperial guards have also checked the Yukun Palace and didn't find any accomplice. You don't have to be afraid or worry. "
With a sigh, Siyang looked at Xue Pinggui and advised, "Your Majesty, why don't we do as Tuozan said and send the assassin to prison?"
Hearing her say this, Hawksbill Zan's heart relaxed a little. In fact, she was still worried. Tonight's assassin was indeed sent by her. However, she didn't expect to fail. Wang Baochuan was still alive and well, but the person she sent was arrested.
Tuozan wasn't afraid of the assassin's nonsense. She believed that Xue Pinggui wouldn't do anything to her for Wang Baochuan, but she still had to care about her reputation.
Since Wang Baochuan was so considerate, she was relieved.
After Tuozan appeared in a hurry, Xue Pinggui frowned.
Tonight, the assassin appeared. He didn't expect it.
After seeing the assassin's face, Xue Pinggui wanted to deny it, but there was a voice in his heart telling him. This assassin probably had something to do with Xiliang's Princess Tuozan, his beloved concubine.
However … just as Tuozan thought, Xue Pinggui wouldn't do anything to Tuozan for this assassin, or Wang Baochuan. He had just ascended the throne, and his position was not stable.
In the Central Plains, Xiliang's territory was united. Although he had been the king of Xiliang for more than ten years, he was still a Han.
But in the end, he was a Han. The main reason he could become the King was because he married Princess Bingzan. That was why the Xi Liang Princess was recognized as the King of Xi Liang.
If something happened to Tuozan, Xiliang's border would be unstable. He couldn't joke about this.
Whether it was Xue Pinggui or Tuozan, Siyang could see and predict the emotions in their eyes. She wasn't surprised. However, since Tuozan had fallen into her hands tonight, it would be too easy for her if she let him get away so easily.
"Your Majesty." Siyang bit her lip and grabbed Xue Pinggui's arm. Her eyes flashed as she said worriedly, "Although this assassin only came to Yukun Palace at night, there aren't many people in Yukun Palace. No matter what his goal was, there weren't any casualties. It doesn't matter if I'm frightened. I'll just add more patrols in the future, but …"
At this point, Siyang's brows furrowed slightly with a trace of worry.
Xue Pinggui noticed that Wang Baochuan's complexion seemed to be much better than when they first met. Her complexion was not as sallow as before. Instead, there was more color, faintly revealing her beautiful face in the past. He guessed that it was probably because she had recovered from a serious illness.
Thinking about it, he thought back to when they first met more than ten years ago. Xue Pinggui's heart softened and he was willing to listen to her.
Siyang spoke hesitantly.
"This assassin. He can come and go as he pleases in the palace. It really makes me feel uneasy. Let's not talk about other things. The imperial guards didn't even notice him. If he didn't come to Yukun Palace today, but to Your Majesty … "
She suddenly stopped talking and covered her mouth with her hand. Wang Baochuan's eyes widened with fear. She seemed to have thought of something terrifying. Xue Pinggui naturally understood what she was going to say next.
As he thought about it, a sharp glint flashed across Xue Pinggui's deep eyes, which had become gloomy due to being in a superior position all year round. When he raised his eyes to look at the assassin again, his expression became thought-provoking.
Tuozan's heart tightened when Siyang mentioned the assassin again. She didn't think too much about it and hurriedly pulled Xue Pinggui's hand to draw her attention. There was a hint of urgency in her voice as she said, "Sister is right, but I don't know if this person is an assassin. Even though the palace is heavily guarded, there might still be some loopholes. Maybe this person is a little thief who isn't familiar with the palace and ran into sister's palace to steal some valuables."
"After all, he came alone. If he wants to assassinate someone, it's too ridiculous. "
"Sister is right." Siyang's expression didn't change and she nodded in agreement, "But …" Siyang's eyes were still a bit doubtful.
"It's fine if he wants to steal valuables. Fortunately, I wasn't in bed at the time. After the assassin came in, he directly rushed to my bed curtain with a knife and stabbed. If I was there at the time, I'm afraid I would have been dead. This assassin's skills are not ordinary. In the future, we have to be more vigilant in the palace. After all, Your Majesty's body is priceless. We can't let anything happen to it. "
Tuozan's expression stiffened and she laughed dryly, "That's right, sister is right. Now, it's more important to take down this assassin and interrogate him to find out who he is."
Xue Pinggui was sandwiched between the two of them, so he heard their conversation. His expression was very calm, making it impossible for others to tell what he was thinking.
It wasn't until the two women beside him finished talking that he regained his composure.
"Let's do as the Empress and beloved consort say. First, throw this assassin into the prison and interrogate him. However, the Empress has been frightened today. How about coming with zhen to rest for a night?"
"How can this be?" Hearing Xue Pinggui's words, Tuozan blurted out without thinking. After she spoke, she found Xue Pinggui and Siyang were both looking at her. Only then did she realize that her words weren't appropriate. Her fingers gripped her handkerchief, tightening and loosening. She wasn't satisfied.
In this palace, there weren't many people that Siyang could trust. An important matter like last night's matter naturally had to be handled by Cui 'er.
Cui Er had always known that her young miss had a plan in mind, but Cui Er didn't know what she wanted to do until last night. Originally, Cui Er had guessed that her young miss was going to compete with Princess Qianzan to secure the position of empress.
However, the matter of the Runan Of Gojoseon made her realize that she had been too short-sighted.
Siyang's eyes swept over Cui 'er's face and knew what she wanted to say, "You know our situation right now. Even though we used some tricks to make Xue Pinggui wary of Tuozan, this is far from enough."
Looking at the copper mirror in front of her, Siyang tilted her head. Her slender neck had a bit of red on it, showing the passion of last night.
Seeing this, Cui 'er blushed and lowered her head. Then, she cursed the Runan Of Gojoseon in her heart.
"Tuozan has a son and a daughter. This is her guarantee. If it weren't for Xue Pinggui's grudge against her, her son would have been crowned as the crown prince."
"But, but does it have to be the Runan Of Gojoseon?" Cui 'er still didn't understand.
After closing her lapel, Siyang turned around. She raised her eyebrows and thought for a moment. Then she said, "He is the most suitable candidate right now. First of all, he has the ability and ambition. Moreover, he is shrewd. I think the business he has been running in Runan for so many years is definitely not as simple as it seems. If something goes wrong, Xue Pinggui will suffer a great loss at his hands. Now, isn't it just right for us to cooperate with him?"
"Miss, do you really want His Majesty to …" Cui 'er still left some leeway for her words, but the movement of her finger had already betrayed her thoughts.
Siyang was also generous. She nodded and said straightforwardly, "I suffered so much for him. He didn't even care about the relationship between husband and wife. He ruthlessly took my life. How can I let him live well?"
"He owes me too much and doesn't want to pay me back. I will personally take it from him! Since he cares about the throne above millions of people, then let's use it. "
Cui 'er didn't have any sympathy for Xue Pinggui. She was only worried about her Miss. Now that she completely understood her Miss's thoughts, other than being surprised, she was actually more excited.
"Miss is cooperating with the Runan Of Gojoseon. After what happened last night, if you are pregnant with his child, even if something happens in the future, he will definitely protect you." Cui 'er thought so.
Seeing her sparkling eyes, Siyang didn't break her train of thought. She gently placed her hand on her lower abdomen, and the smile on her lips deepened.
How could she leave her fate in the hands of a man? Even if she had already slept with him, it wasn't a guarantee. Everything should be in her own hands.
After the news that Siyang had spent the night in Sweet Dew Hall spread, a row of porcelain was smashed in the Western Palace. Siyang could predict how angry Tuozan would be. The only surprise was that she didn't run out to make a fuss. This was rare.
"Do you think she has learned to be patient? I'm afraid this Princess of Western Liang has the same plan as the Empress."
In the inner hall of Jade Earth Palace, the palace servants had all retreated. Even Cui 'er was waiting outside.
Siyang sat on the couch and indifferently glanced at the man in front of her. She snorted, "I would find it strange if she didn't do anything."
Tuozan was a princess of Xiliang. She was much more arrogant than others. She wasn't as infatuated and stubborn as Wang Baochuan. It was true that she liked Xue Pinggui, but this kind of love didn't mean that she would give everything to him. She could tell from the fact that Xue Pinggui had been the ruler of Xiliang for more than a decade, but she didn't give him any military power.
"A mother is strong. Tuozan has a son and a daughter. Of course she has to consider more." Siyang was a bit drowsy as she propped her head up.
Li Yi stood in front of the couch. He found it funny that she spoke so casually. He lifted his clothes and sat beside her. His hand slowly rested on her lower abdomen. "Shouldn't the Empress consider it?"
Siyang slapped his hand away and sat up. She looked at him with a smile that wasn't a smile. "Wangye has become more and more daring recently. He came to Jade Earth Palace so brazenly. Aren't you afraid that if the Emperor finds out, all of your plans will go to waste?"
"If I die under a peony, I'll be a romantic ghost." Li Yi didn't look at his hand that was red from the slap. Instead, he leaned closer and breathed softly on her neck. "Moreover, the Emperor doesn't have the mood to come here now. I heard that the Empress has added more beauties to the Emperor's harem."
"Isn't that what I should do?" Si Yang did her best to ignore the numbness and itchiness on her neck. She leaned her body inwards and lazily said, "As the master of the harem, the mother of a nation, of course I have to think for His Majesty's country. Filling up the six palaces and allowing the royal bloodline to flourish is my duty.
Siyang had no interest in Xue Pinggui. She wouldn't hesitate to add more beauties to him. Anyway, he might not be able to give birth to them. Instead, it was good to annoy Tuozan more.
"Your Highness is right. Since that's the case, shouldn't I think more about it?" As he spoke, his big hand moved up to her breasts.
This time, Si Yang didn't dodge. She looked at him with sparkling eyes, her fingertips fiddling with his chest. She said with a smile, "This consort heard that Prince has never had a Princess Consort or concubine in his residence. There are rumors in the streets that Prince is actually …" Her eyes drifted downwards and downwards, where she shouldn't be looking.
Li Yi paused. When he looked down, his face instantly darkened. His hand rubbed against Si Yang's increasingly smooth and delicate face as he fiercely said, "Do you want this subject to properly verify for Her Highness whether this rumor is true or false?"
Siyang coughed softly and looked away. She didn't say anything.
However, Li Yi didn't want to. It was a matter of a man's dignity. He didn't want to let it go.
Siyang frowned. She pressed down his hand and said helplessly, "Enough."
"I'm thinking for Your Highness's future."
Si Yang was angered by his fallacious reasoning. She glared at him with anger in her eyes: "There's no need to try. This consort is clear about the prince's ability." Seeing that he still didn't want to stop, she grabbed his hand and placed it on her abdomen.
"Wangye, didn't you want me to think for you? I've thought it through."
Huh?!
Li Yi didn't react for a moment. His expression didn't change, but his eyes suddenly lost focus. When he came back to his senses, he stared at Siyang's belly in disbelief.
Siyang could feel his hand trembling. She was speechless. Wasn't he quite arrogant just now?
Following the lead of the first envoy, the people below all became lively. They all toasted the Emperor and the Empress, one cup after another.
"… May Your Majesty live forever. May Your Highness live forever …"
"May our country prosper. May Your Majesty and Empress live forever …"
The congratulatory words came out in different ways.
"Good, good, good. Thank you for your kind intentions. I've received it. Let's drink together. "
Today, Xue Pinggui was also exceptionally happy. He raised his glass again and again and did not refuse anyone. Not long after, his face was flushed red and he was a little drunk. However, he was trained in martial arts and his alcohol tolerance was quite good, so there was no need to worry for the time being.
Siyang took a sip of her wine cup and glanced at the people below. Finally, her eyes stopped on a familiar figure.
Li Yi's seat was neither high nor low. His status was awkward. Although Wangye addressed him nicely, it was just that. Everyone knew that Wangye of the previous dynasty, the current Emperor, wanted to show his benevolence and righteousness. That was why he kept Li Yi's life and title.
He was a prince now, but after his descendants inherited the title, he would be demoted level by level. In a few years, he would be completely defeated. He had to know his place in daily life, lest he accidentally angered his superiors and completely killed himself.
Today, he had changed into a black court robe, which made him look steady and dignified, adding a bit of dignity and grace. His every movement showed a faint noble aura. This was a person who was born in the royal family.
Because of his status, Li Yi didn't have anyone to greet him. He sat alone and didn't fit in with the noisy banquet. He looked quite miserable. Of course, he didn't care about this at all. However, he, who didn't seem to care about anything, couldn't help but look back after he felt that he was being stared at for a long time.
He looked into a pair of clear eyes.
Siyang pursed her lips slightly. She raised her hand and raised her cup. She looked at him and nodded gently.
Li Yi's dark eyes narrowed and became more serene. He raised his cup and drank the wine in one gulp. Then, he filled his cup and stood up. He spoke to the Emperor in the hall in a clear voice.
"This official also salutes Your Majesty and Her Highness.
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Xue Pinggui was still somewhat guarded against Li Yi. After all, he was Wangye of the previous dynasty. If he hadn't interfered, after the previous Emperor died, there were few children. It was very likely that this person would take the throne. After he summoned him back to the Chang 'an, he tested him a few times. Then, he was slightly relieved.
"My dear official, please rise." Xue Pinggui thought of himself as a benevolent Emperor. When he treated Li Yi, he appeared to be very polite and stood up.
Siyang also stood up with her cup. "Runan Of Gojoseon, please."
Li Yi's dark eyes swept over Siyang's body slightly.
Today, the Empress's makeup was gorgeous. Although it wasn't like before, it was more in line with her identity as the Empress. With the golden wings and phoenix crown on her body, she was graceful and luxurious.
"This official will drink first as a salute." Li Yi raised his cup and drank the wine in it.
Siyang blinked her eyes and her red lips curved slightly.
"Baochuan." After sitting down again, Xue Pinggui held her hand and pointed proudly at the banquet below the stage. "This is my world. Now, you and I sit side by side and enjoy the prosperity of the world."
According to reason, Xue Pinggui's harem descendants should attend the Banquet of Peace. But now, Xue Pinggui's children were sitting below, and Tuozan was nowhere to be seen. It was said that she was sick.
After the commotion in the Jade Earth Palace last time, she had calmed down.
This time, whether she was really sick or faking it, perhaps there was another reason.
"This world belongs to Your Majesty. This concubine only has this position because of Your Majesty's favor."
Xue Pinggui was very pleased with Siyang's words. Yes, this world belonged to him. He had fought hard for it. Only when he sat on the true Emperor's throne did he know how good power was.
Thinking of this, Xue Pinggui's smile deepened. The wine cup in his hand didn't stop.
The joyous singing and dancing, the celebratory laughter drifted out and floated through the entire palace. The joyous music could be heard in the distant harem.
Tuozan stood by the wall of the courtyard. After quietly listening for a while, she bit her red lips so hard that it almost bled.
"Princess, why do you have to do this?" Aya sighed. "You are the Imperial Consort. There should be a place for you at the banquet."
"What does this princess want that place for?" Tuozan suddenly turned around. Her eyes were almost spitting fire. She said angrily, "If you go, you will sit down there and watch Xue Pinggui and Wang Baochuan, the Emperor and Empress, be harmonious and affectionate. I will let all the envoys know that I, the great Western Liang Princesses, am below a country bumpkin."
At the end of her speech, Tuozan, who was angry and anxious, threw out the thing she had been holding tightly in her hand.
That thing was thrown against the wall. There was a crisp sound of breaking. Aya looked over. A gold hairpin inlaid with white jade broke into two pieces and fell to the ground.
Aya recognized it. It was the love token that Xue Pinggui gave to the princess.
Tuozan looked at it expressionlessly. Her shoulders sagged and she looked much weaker. After a while, she suddenly sneered and looked up at the sky.
"Xue Pinggui, you are heartless. Don't blame me for being unjust."
It was clearly a hot autumn day, but it was so cold that it made people shiver.
Night.
"Baochuan … hiccup. Tonight, you will rest with me in the Sweet Dew Palace …"
Xue Pinggui, who had drunk too much at the banquet, half-hugged Siyang and said drunkenly after returning to the palace in the imperial carriage.
Feeling the person on top of her and the unpleasant smell of alcohol that was unscrupulously sprayed on her face, Siyang's expression did not change. She easily broke free from his embrace.
"Sigh …" Xue Pinggui drank too much. His brain also slowed down. Although it was a bit strange that the person in his arms disappeared, he only wanted to hold on to her. "Baochuan, are you okay …"
The people in the palace were quite perceptive. The palace maids and attendants had already retreated and considerately closed the palace door.
A slender arm supported the drunk emperor, who could not walk steadily, and slowly sat down on the golden dragon bed.
"I will naturally listen to Your Majesty." A gentle voice said in his ear.
Hearing that she agreed, Xue Pinggui's eyes lit up. He tried to sober himself up. Under the light of the surrounding candles, he only felt that the woman in front of him was so beautiful that he could not take his eyes off her. It was as if her shadow in his heart overlapped with the shadow in his heart.
After arriving, she found out. She saw a scene that made her feel uneasy.
After glancing at the half-dead man who was held by the imperial guards, Tuozan's eyelids twitched. Without thinking, she hurriedly rushed in.
"What the hell is going on?"
She saw Xue Pinggui and Wang Baochuan holding hands and looking at each other affectionately. It was quite hot for Tuozan's eyes.
Without thinking, she rushed over and squeezed the two of them away. Pretending not to know anything, she held Siyang's hand and said, "Sister, I heard that an assassin entered the palace. Are you hurt?" She looked at Siyang from head to toe. It seemed that she was really worried.
Siyang was very well. Except for her pale face, which seemed to be frightened, she did not have any injuries. Siyang felt that she was about to see the disappointment in Tuozan's eyes.
Seeing this, Tuozan took a deep breath. Without waiting for the others to speak, she turned her head and pointed at the assassin with a sharp gaze. She shouted to the crowd, "Since the assassin has been caught, hurry up and throw him into prison. What are you waiting for?"
"If the assassin has an accomplice and injures His Majesty and the Empress, how will you be punished?"
"Yes, I will wait and take the assassin away." The imperial guards hurriedly cupped their hands and bowed. They were about to call someone to take the assassin away.
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