Chapter 136
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"Yes," Xiahou Qing's tone was unusually light, "This matter only happened last night. After I received His Majesty's summons, I had no choice but to rush to the palace in the rain. Naturally, I had to catch the other party off guard in the shortest amount of time. From last night until now, it has only been ten hours. I want to see how the other party can set up two flawless puzzles in such a short amount of time. Other than that, I can also test who the other party's true target is. "
Ning Shu was silent. Why did she feel that compared to the curse on his future Shizi Fei, he cared more about rushing into the palace in the rain in the middle of the night?
Of course, she didn't dare to say this in front of him. She could only offer a smiling face and flatter him, "… Your Highness is wise. This little girl admires you."
She thought for a moment and then said, "But since Your Highness already has a plan in mind, why do you need this little girl to help you choose a consort and waste time? Can't Your Highness solve this matter yourself?"
He lightly waved his hand and ordered Jiu Si to drive the carriage. Then he leaned against the brocade cushion to rest, using his hand to support his head, "I'm tired. Compared to working myself, I prefer to see others share my burdens. What, you're not willing? "
"… I'm willing, very willing."
"It's good that you're willing." Xiahou Qing curved his lips and threw over the eunuch robe that he had prepared earlier, "The one from last time was ruined in the secret passageway in the sea of fire. I ordered someone to make another one. I invited the best tailor and embroiderer in the capital. The price should be equal to half of the total cost of solving the last case."
His meaning was very simple: Previously at the Chasing Cloud and Moon Chasing Tower, she had shamelessly proposed to split the cost of solving the case between them. He had gladly accepted, but the way he put it into practice made Ning Shu's heart bleed like a river.
Thus, Ning Shu endured the pain in her heart and wore the most expensive eunuch robe in the capital. She followed Xiahou Qing into Weiyang Palace in the imperial city to participate in the selection process for the Shizi Fei.
The sky had long since cleared up, and the jade-colored glazed tiles appeared even more magnificent and dazzling after being washed. Only the wet marks left on the vermillion walls of the palace and the lotus pond that had silently risen by half an inch reminded them that this place had just endured a terrible storm last night. Many of the begonia flowers in the palace had been hit by the wind and rain, their petals had fallen, and they quietly drifted away with the water. Clusters of Taiping Flowers quietly sprouted their pistils, and the red snow in the courtyard was as gorgeous as the sunset.
It was said that this flower was the previous Emperor's favorite flower. During his thirty-odd years on the throne, his favorite word was "peace." Unfortunately, when he died, it was the most chaotic time in the history of the dynasty.
Seeing this flower suddenly bloom today, he really didn't know if this was a good sign or a bad one. Of course, Ning Shu only dared to think these words in her heart. She didn't dare to say it out loud. Because this was the Imperial Palace, the most magnificent and vast place in the world, but also the place where conspiracies flourished.
Before he even stepped into the Weiyang Palace, he could already hear the commotion inside. Ning Shu smiled and said, "It seems that Your Highness's charm is indeed extraordinary. Only half of the nobles in the city are left. The remaining ones who didn't come are probably those whose families haven't reached the right age. Although Your Highness can't see, it's better to go in and listen through the curtains. It's said that the voice is delicate and the body is soft. A pleasant voice can make one's whole body go limp and numb, even if one's appearance is average. "
Xiahou Qing coldly sneered, "Ah, it seems that you're quite an expert. Don't forget why you're here today. I don't seem to have invited you to admire the beauty and chat. "
His black cloak was lifted by the wind, and he had already stepped into the side hall.
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