The Legend of the Weaver Girl in Search of the Gods
She opened the lid of the incense burner.
She gently fiddled with the silver hairpin.
A pair of hands came from behind her.
They quietly hugged her slender waist from behind.
Then, a low voice with a warm breath sounded in her ear.
"If His Majesty finds out,
The Empress would rather take the risk of tampering with his calming incense than be entangled in bed with him.
I don't know how she would feel. "
She lowered her head and looked at the big hand on her waist.
Siyang slowly inserted the silver hairpin into her hair bun.
She nimbly broke free from the arm around her and turned around.
Looking at the handsome man in front of her, she smiled. She put her hand on his chest and pulled the distance between the two of them apart.
"The Runan Of Gojoseon entered the palace without an imperial edict and barged into the Sweet Dew Hall at night. What should be the punishment for such a rebellious act?"
Li Yi lowered his head and looked at Siyang. Her face was getting more and more beautiful. His chest felt hot, and his eyes narrowed slightly. He held the hand on her chest with one hand and leaned close to her ear.
His voice was low and mellow. "The Empress still missed one thing."
Siyang raised her eyebrows slightly.
The next moment, her waist was hugged again.
Her body was hugged even harder.
She was pressed into the man's arms.
"I still have to go to Mount Wu with the Empress. Should I add another crime of causing chaos in the palace?
"Then Wangye is really capable." Siyang sneered.
Li Yi paused for a moment and did not take her words to heart. His big hand wrapped around her hand and pulled it to his chest. His gaze swept across the tightly covered dragon bed, and his black eyes narrowed. "The Empress has decided."
"Wangye is already here, and you still dare to say such things. If you regret it … Oh, you …" Siyang swallowed the rest of his words.
Siyang's nose was filled with a completely unfamiliar scent. The slightly forceful bite on her lips made Siyang struggle in dissatisfaction. Immediately after, her body was encircled by an even stronger force. In fact, if she really wanted to break free, even ten people wouldn't be able to stop her. However, tonight was one of her plans, so she allowed him to do whatever he wanted.
After a long time, their lips parted, and an ambiguous atmosphere blended between the two of them.
"This subject suddenly has something that I don't understand. Is it possible for Your Highness to explain?" Pulling her into his arms, Li Yi's hand, which was pinching Si Yang's chin, gently rubbed her cheeks as he stared at her.
"Wangye, just say it." Siyang changed her position and leaned into his arms.
"Why did you choose me?" He asked softly and planted a kiss on her earlobe. He watched with satisfaction at her subtle and sensitive reaction.
Siyang tilted her head and chuckled. Her finger casually drew on his chest: "Wangye thinks that he hid his ambition very well. Unfortunately, this consort just happens to have a pair of eyes that can see through the smallest details. You can fool Xue Pinggui, but you can't fool this consort."
If one were to ask how Siyang and Wangye could become friends after only meeting twice, it could only be said that benefits were the driving force behind the goal.
According to what she knew, the previous emperor was muddle-headed and incompetent, but his methods of eliminating dissidents were very forceful. His throne was snatched from among his brothers. Wangye's princes of the previous dynasty either died or were injured. There weren't many who survived unscathed.
This Runan Of Gojoseon, although he didn't have many achievements, and his territory was remote and desolate, he survived. Moreover, after Xue Pinggui ascended the throne, he quickly bowed his head and came to Chang 'an to act in a low-key manner.
Others said that the Runan Of Gojoseon was weak, incompetent, and cowardly. However, everything he did in secret was probably unknown to others. Today, he was able to enter Xue Pinggui's palace without anyone noticing. It seemed that the power he secretly hid could not be underestimated.
Whether Li Yi wanted to rebel or not, Siyang didn't care about Xue Pinggui's world. Now, it was only because of Tuozan's threat that he stopped hurting Wang Baochuan. Since he was such a cold-blooded and heartless man, it was useless to keep him alive.
However, directly killing Xue Pinggui was also not a good idea. That would only benefit Tuozan. When the time came, the Xiliang Army would all listen to her orders. If she took this opportunity to integrate the army, even Li Yi was not completely confident.
At that time, it would be troublesome to deal with Siyang.
Therefore, the best way to deal with them now was to slowly nibble away at them.
"Your Highness's insight is like a torch. This subject admires you."
"Hmph." Siyang snorted and cast a sidelong glance at him. She snorted at his pun. It was a disguised boast.
"Whatever Your Highness wants to do, you can do it." The hand on his chest was really seductive. Li Yi took a deep breath and hugged her. He said slowly, "This subject is willing to be your shield."
"Whatever it is?" Siyang looked at him without batting an eyelid.
"Whatever it is …" His last words became softer and softer. He stared at her with dark eyes and surging emotions. Their lips were pressed together and their breaths were slow and ambiguous. "As long as you want …"
The candlelight flickered and reflected the overlapping shadows of the two people on the ground.
Their clothes rustled and their soft voices rose and fell in the hall. Occasionally, there were layers of heavy breathing.
The next day.
As soon as he opened his eyes, Xue Pinggui looked at the bed curtain above his head. His expression was a little dazed.
"Your Highness, you're awake." A gentle voice sounded above him. Xue Pinggui froze. He looked up and saw Siyang leaning against the head of the bed. Her hands were gently rubbing his temples.
"Baochuan, you …" The memory of last night slowly came back. Xue Pinggui only remembered that he had left her behind after he got drunk. Now it was up to him.
Si Yang's long hair was let down and draped behind her back. She was only wearing a thin set of pajamas. At this moment, she didn't have the majesty she had under the heavy makeup yesterday. Instead, she had the pretty face of a young girl, which made Xue Pinggui's heart flutter. He quietly held Si Yang's hand, his eyes full of tenderness.
"Last night, the Empress and I …"
"Your Highness." Siyang glanced at him reproachfully. Then she sat up and changed the topic. "It's late. Your Highness should get up and prepare for morning court."
Xue Pinggui laughed softly and joked, "The Empress is just like when she was young. Shy …" He paused. His expression was slightly awkward. He carefully glanced at Siyang. Seeing that she did not have much of a reaction, he sighed in relief.
After a hangover, one would have a splitting headache. However, when Xue Pinggui woke up, he was refreshed and energetic. He knew after talking.
Last night, it had been Siyang who had taken care of him. When he woke up in the morning, she had rubbed his head. Xue Pinggui was very moved. Even though he felt it was strange that he had passed out last night, he attributed it to drinking too much and did not think too much about it.
Siyang had no impression of who this person was. However, based on his actions and clothing, he should not be an ordinary person.
"Wangye, no need to be so courteous." Even though she did not know who he was, Siyang had heard how this little eunuch had called her.
"This servant did not know niangniang. This servant is here to rest. Niangniang, please forgive this servant for disturbing you."
This little eunuch was one of Xue Pinggui's people. However, looking at his fearful appearance, Siyang felt that Xue Pinggui had put on too much of an act. He had fooled most people. Those who did not know would think that he was favored.
Perhaps there was a fact that no one had noticed. After Xue Pinggui and Wang Baochuan had reunited, they had not had intimate relations.
It could be seen that even Xue Pinggui, who boasted of his undying love, could not do it when faced with Wang Baochuan's deteriorating appearance. Furthermore, there was also the Princess Tuozan who was as beautiful as a flower.
"What are you talking about? The Imperial Garden is so big. It is not my place. It is not a disturbance." Siyang did not move from her seat. She said to the little eunuch, "You are one of His Majesty's people. Presumably, His Majesty wants to see this Wangye. You have an errand. It is best to leave as soon as possible."
The little eunuch was indeed anxious. He sighed and climbed up from the ground, "This servant will leave now."
After speaking, he extended his hand and said to the person beside him, "Wangye, let's go. Don't keep His Majesty waiting."
That person did not speak. He only cupped his hands and nodded in the direction of Siyang, indicating that he wanted to leave.
"Wangye, take care."
After the figure disappeared, Siyang held her chin and muttered to herself, "Which Wangye is this?"
Xue Pinggui did not have any siblings. This definitely had nothing to do with him.
"Miss, that is the Runan Of Gojoseon."
As expected, Cui 'er did not disappoint Siyang.
"The Runan Of Gojoseon is …" Cui 'er raised her hand and pointed to the sky. Seeing that there were no outsiders around, she leaned closer to Siyang and whispered, "That is the late emperor's younger brother."
The late emperor here referred to the late emperor who had his throne stolen by Xue Pinggui. The late emperor had courted his own death. If that was the case, then the person just now really was Wangye.
"I heard that this Wangye was bestowed with the title of king early on. He was given a fief and became an idle Wangye in Runan." Cui 'er said with sympathy, "Speaking of which, he was really unlucky. All of a sudden … from Wangye, he almost became a commoner."
Almost? That meant no more.
"When His Majesty ascended the throne and granted amnesty, the Runan Of Gojoseon's title was returned to him. But now, he can only stay in the capital as an idle king."
"So that's how it is."
In one night, the people under the heavens changed. His title of Wangye was worthless, his fief was gone, and he could only stay in the capital as an idle Wangye for the rest of his life. He had to behave himself with his tail between his legs. No wonder he was so reserved when he saw her, the empress.
However, she seemed to have discovered something else interesting.
After strolling around the imperial garden for a while, Siyang leisurely returned to her bedroom. Her leisurely appearance made Cui 'er anxious. She did not know what her miss was planning.
"Look, look, Aya." Tuozan fiercely clutched the handkerchief in her hand, so hard that it almost deformed. Her eyes were red as she shouted, "You said that everything was going according to plan. But now, Wang Baochuan is still alive and well. She doesn't look like a dying person at all."
Tuozan had always sent people to keep an eye on the empress's bedroom. So when she found out that the empress had left her bedroom and ran to the imperial garden, she immediately rushed over with people. She originally wanted to go directly to Wang Baochuan, but was stopped by Aya, who was beside her. Finally, she chose to watch from a high place.
With one look, Tuozan's heart was burning with anxiety.
Previously, she said that Wang Baochuan would not live for more than a few days. But in the blink of an eye, not only did she look better, she even had the energy to stroll around. It seemed that it was only a matter of time before she recovered.
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