Ban Han suddenly turned around and saw a man dressed in black. He wore a dragon crown with nine pearls on his head and a Dragon-subduing Pendant on his waist. He had beautiful eyebrows, starry eyes, and a straight nose. It was a face that she was very familiar with. Worthy of your collection.
She slept with him on the same bed and whispered to him. He was the man closest to her other than her father and brother.
"Rong Xia …"
The capital disappeared behind her, and the horrible cemetery disappeared without a trace. The whole world was white, and there was only her and Rong Xia in black.
"Huahua?" Rong Xia heard Ban Han call his name in her coma. He rushed to the bed and grabbed her hand, "Huahua?"
Ban Han slowly opened her eyes and stared at the man in front of her, "Rong … Xia?"
"It's me," Rong Xia saw that her expression was not right and thought that she had just woken up and was not feeling well. He turned around and said, "Someone, quickly find the imperial physician."
He wore a light-colored brocade robe and did not wear a jade pendant. He looked a little haggard and did not look like the dignified Rong Xia she saw just now.
"Don't be afraid. The imperial physician said that there is not much problem with your body. You just need to rest for a while," Rong Xia touched her forehead, "How do you feel now? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
"I'm thirsty …" Ban Han opened her mouth and found that her voice was rough and unpleasant. She opened her eyes in horror. What was going on?
"Don't worry. The imperial physician said that you hurt your throat. You will be fine after a few days of rest." Rong Xia kissed her forehead. A maid had already brought warm soup.
Ban Han felt weak all over. Her head was dizzy and painful, as if something was pulling at something in her brain.
Rong Xia fed Ban Han a few spoonfuls of soup and took the bowl away. Ban Han stared at Rong Xia in disbelief. How long had she been lying in bed? Rong Xia didn't even give her food?
Being stared at by her aggrieved eyes, he felt distressed and helpless. "The imperial physician said that you can't eat too much when you just woke up. Your stomach is weak now, so you can't eat too much at once. I'll feed you in half an hour. "
Seeing Rong Xia's firm attitude, Ban Han knew that there was no room for discussion. She buried her face in the quilt and remained silent.
The room was very quiet. If she was not sure that Rong Xia had not left, she would have thought that there was no one in the room.
"Huahua, I'm so glad you're okay."
After a long time, she heard Rong Xia say this.
Sticking his head out of the quilt, Ban Han saw Rong Xia reveal an indescribably gentle smile. Her heart trembled slightly. She secretly dug at the sheets under the quilt and said, "I won't have an accident so easily."
"En." Rong Xia quickly turned his head. After a while, he turned back. "I'm very happy."
Ban Han saw that Rong Xia's eyes were watery, as if … she had cried?
"You …" Ban Han coughed twice. Rong Xia brought her a cup of light salt water to rinse her mouth. She said in her unpleasant voice, "There are servants. Why do you have to do these things?"
"It's okay." Rong Xia wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief.
Only when he saw Huahua open her eyes and talk and drink water with his own eyes, could he feel at ease.
He had calculated many things in his life. What he said, what he did, it was all calculated long ago. The only unexpected thing was that he married this woman in front of him. He wasn't a person who made things difficult for himself, and he wouldn't force himself to give up this accident.
He rejoiced that he married her.
On this road to glory, he wanted someone to enjoy the glory, benefits, and glory that he had earned. If he had everything in the world, but no one was happy or satisfied, then what was the meaning of all that he had done?
"Rong Xia." Ban Han had just woken up and wasn't in good spirits. Because of the dizziness, she was a bit sleepy. She said sleepily, "A few days ago, I had the clothing workshop make some new robes. After I recover, you can wear them for me."
"Good." Rong Xia covered her with the quilt. "After you recover, I'll wear whatever you want me to wear. Even if you want me to show you without clothes, I'm willing."
"Shameless." Ban Han muttered and then fell asleep.
Rong Xia chuckled and stole a kiss on the corner of her lips. He got up and walked to the door. He said to the servant girls guarding outside: "Guard Junzhu well. I'll be back in a while."
"Yes." The servant girls bowed with flushed faces. They didn't dare to look directly at Rong Xia's face.
Even though they were standing outside, they still accidentally heard Marquis and Junzhu whispering in the room.
Rong Xia left the main courtyard and said to the servant outside: "Go invite Sir Wang Qü to the study."
"Yes." The servant quickly ran out.
Du Jiu, who had just rushed over, saw this scene. His expression was grave: "Marquis, what did Wang Qü do?" He had followed Marquis for many years. The calmer Marquis was, the more it meant that he had made a decision.
After Marquis and Princess Fule set a wedding date, Marquis didn't trust Wang Qü as much as before. He rarely let Wang Qü into the study. Now that he suddenly wanted to see Wang Qü, Du Jiu didn't think it was a good thing.
Rong Xia didn't pay attention to him. He just turned around and walked towards the study. Du Jiu hesitated for a moment, then quickly followed.
Marquis Estate in early spring was a bit cold. Wang Qü arrived outside the study. He looked at the half-open door and bowed: "Subordinate Wang Qü requests an audience."
The door was pulled open. The person who opened the door was Du Jiu. Wang Qü glanced at Du Jiu. Du Jiu expressionlessly walked to the side. Wang Qü's heart skipped a beat. He felt his palms turn cold.
"Marquis." He obediently walked to the center of the room and saluted Rong Xia.
Rong Xia raised his eyes to look at him. After a long time, he stopped saluting. "How long have you been by my side?"
"Replying to Marquis, this subordinate was indebted to Marquis when he was at his lowest point. It's been six years. This subordinate is willing to sacrifice his life for Marquis. I have no regrets even if I die. " Wang Qü's heart gradually calmed down. "It's just that I don't know why Marquis hasn't been willing to put this subordinate in important positions recently."
Rong Xia's voice was cold without any warmth. "Were you the one who intercepted the news from Prince Ning's Estate?"
Ever since the assassination incident, he had increased the surveillance on Prince Ning's Estate. This time, Prince Ning had ordered a palace maid to poison Huahua. His actions weren't small, but he hadn't received any advance warning. This could only mean that there was something wrong with his subordinates.
Wang Qü's expression changed greatly. He hesitated for a moment, then lifted his robe and knelt in front of Rong Xia. "Marquis, this subordinate knows that this subordinate's actions are unforgivable. However, before Marquis punishes this subordinate, this subordinate has something to say. For the sake of our many years of relationship as master and servant, please allow this subordinate to finish speaking."
"Since you know that you and master are master and servant, how dare you act so rashly?" Du Jiu didn't think that this matter had something to do with Wang Qü. He couldn't help but scold him. "How is this different from betraying your master?"
"Everything I've done is for master, for master's hegemony." Although Wang Qü was kneeling, his back was very straight. He didn't regret his choice. "Princess Fule isn't worthy to be the mistress of the household. Marquis has been bewitched by her beauty."
"Du Jiu." Rong Xia closed his eyes. "Take him away."
"Even if master wants my life, I have to say it." Wang Qü kowtowed to Rong Xia. "Ban Shi has the appearance of an enchantress that will destroy the country. Master, you can't be bewitched by her. You've put in so much effort for this decaying world. How can all your efforts be destroyed because of a woman? "
Rong Xia opened his eyes. "Wang Qü, do you know what kind of person I hate the most?"
"I can't afford to have a subordinate who thinks he's infallible and makes decisions on his own." Rong Xia lowered his eyelids. "Seeing that you're my servant, I won't take your life. I'll even arrange for two people to serve you."
Wang Qü's expression changed. He knew what his master could do when he was angry.
"Master, this subordinate only asks for death."
Rong Xia ignored him. Two servants in ordinary clothes dragged him away.
One day later, Marquis Cheng'an's guest, Wang Qü, drank too much. The remaining candles in the room burned out and caused a fire. He didn't know how to escape. In the end, he was rescued, but his throat was smothered. His hands and feet were burned, and even his eyes weren't very good. However, Marquis Cheng'an was kind. Not only did he not dislike him, he even specially arranged a small courtyard for him to recuperate.
When the other guests in the fu heard this, they couldn't help but sigh at Marquis Cheng'an's kindness. He was prepared to take care of this useless guest for the rest of his life.
Ban Han heard the news the next day. She drank a few spoonfuls of vegetable soup from Ruyi's hand. "The guest you're talking about is Wang Qü?"
"That's him." Ruyi was afraid that the commandery princess would be bored, so she told Ban Han about some outside matters. "I heard from the servants of the marquis fu that this Sir Wang is highly valued by Marquis. He doesn't usually indulge in women and only likes to drink a few mouthfuls of wine. I didn't expect that he would cause such a big disaster."
Ban Han coughed a few times and touched her itchy throat. "It's probably bad luck."
"It's not bad luck. He has such a good master like Marquis, but this kind of thing happened. If it wasn't bad luck, how could he have encountered this kind of thing?" Ruyi didn't dare to let Ban Han drink too much soup. After putting down the bowl, she said, "Marquis went out before dawn today. It seems that he is investigating the poisoning case for master."
Speaking of this, Ruyi put in a few good words for Rong Xia because she saw with her own eyes how good Marquis Cheng'an was to her master. "After you were unconscious, Marquis almost didn't rest. Although he didn't set fire, during the two days when you were unconscious, this servant felt that Marquis's eyes were like ice shards, piercing this servant's body. "
Rong Xia smiled. "Didn't you all think that he was a gentleman? How could his eyes be so scary?"
"This servant can't answer this question." Ruyi laughed quietly. "But this servant will make a bold guess. It's probably because Marquis cares too much about you."
"You're saying nice things again." Ban Han closed her eyes, her face calm and peaceful. "I'm going to sleep for a while."
"Yes."
Ruyi stood and helped Ban Han put down the muslin curtain, then quietly retreated to the outer room.
Rong Xia entered the palace, but he didn't see Emperor Yunqing, but the Crown Prince who was in charge of the country.
"Marquis, is there some misunderstanding? How could second brother do such a thing?" After the Crown Prince read the palace maid Xiaoyu's testimony, he said in disbelief. "This …"
Shi shi, who was sitting next to the Crown Prince, didn't speak. In her opinion, Prince Ning could do anything. If he could send troops to suppress the innocent victims, what couldn't he do? Even if Prince Ning didn't do it, Prince Ning should take the blame. Father Emperor had two legitimate sons. As long as Prince Ning was completely suppressed, then no one would be able to threaten the Crown Prince's position.
But she couldn't say this because she had been married to the Crown Prince for so many years. She knew that the Crown Prince was a soft-hearted person and was very tolerant of Prince Ning, his twin brother. If he knew what she was thinking, the Crown Prince would definitely be angry.
Thinking of this, she glanced at Marquis Cheng 'an and hoped that Marquis Cheng' an would be more resolute.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, this official doesn't want to believe it even more than you do. This official thinks that even though Prince Ning and the princess occasionally don't get along, they are still cousins. Even if there is a huge conflict, it shouldn't be enough to kill each other. "Seeing the Crown Prince's indecisive attitude, Rong Xia's tone didn't change," The princess is naive and delicate. This official doesn't understand. What kind of hatred does Prince Ning have for him to send a palace maid to poison her? "
The Crown Prince was tongue-tied and couldn't say anything. On one side was his younger brother, and on the other was his favorite cousin. They were both his flesh and blood. He sighed repeatedly and didn't have the face to look at Rong Xia.
Naive and delicate?
The Crown Princess sneered. Marquis Cheng 'an had the nerve to say that. What part of Ban Han was naive and delicate? In her opinion, it was more appropriate to be arrogant and unruly.
The Crown Prince put down the confession, "How is the little girl now?"
"Although her life is saved, her body needs to rest for a period of time. The imperial physician said that she can't have children for two years." Rong Xia lowered his eyelids, "This official doesn't care about having children, but the princess's body has suffered so much. This official feels bad."
"I know," the Crown Prince sighed, "I … I …"
The Crown Prince didn't believe Rong Xia's words that he didn't care about having children. He had been married to the Crown Princess for many years and only had a concubine-born daughter. Because of this, countless officials wanted him to take more concubines. Now, it didn't matter whether he had a legitimate son or not. At least he had a son, so more officials would support him.
Thinking of this, the Crown Prince felt even more guilty, "Marquis, let me think about it. I will definitely give you an explanation."
"Crown Prince, this official doesn't need you to give this official an explanation. This official only needs Prince Ning to give the princess an explanation," Rong Xia's attitude still didn't soften, "If Your Highness can't do this, then this official can only ask for an audience with His Majesty."
"Marquis, why do you have to …"
"Crown Prince," the Crown Princess saw Marquis Cheng 'an's expression become colder and colder. She knew that if the Crown Prince continued to speak, he would only anger Marquis Cheng' an. Thus, she opened her mouth to interrupt the Crown Prince, "This matter has great implications. This concubine thinks that we should report this to His Majesty."
"This is a matter between me and my second brother. You don't need to say more."
The Crown Princess's expression changed slightly, but she still opened her mouth to speak again: "Crown Prince, you are the heir to the throne. Prince Ning is a king. Prince Ning's actions are no longer a private matter. This is a matter of great importance to the imperial court."
A dignified prince had poisoned a princess. After his claws and teeth had been caught, Prince Ning actually wanted to go to the dungeon to rescue the princess. If he had succeeded in rescuing the princess and silencing her, then it would have been fine. However, not only did he fail to rescue the princess, he was also beaten up. This kind of shameful and humiliating action was something that normal people wouldn't do.
If the Crown Prince still wanted to protect Prince Ning, then not only would he disappoint Marquis Cheng 'an, but he would also disappoint all of the court officials.
As the heir to the throne, if he couldn't distinguish between public and private matters, how could the court officials be at ease? If she was a court official and not the Crown Princess, she would also be disappointed in this kind of heir to the throne.
After being scolded by the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince's expression turned ugly, but he didn't say anything else. He returned the confession to Rong Xia. "Marquis, you … ah."
Rong Xia glanced at the Crown Prince, who was in a daze, and put the confession back into his pocket. "This official will take his leave."
"Marquis Rong," the Crown Prince saw Rong Xia walk to the door and called out to him. "Please leave some face for Prince Ning."
Rong Xia turned to look at the Crown Prince with a complex expression.
"Crown Prince, what Prince Ning wants is the life of this one's wife."
After saying this, he strode out of the Eastern Palace without looking back. His resolute attitude made it seem like he wouldn't look back again.
The Crown Princess's heart chilled and she smiled bitterly. The Crown Prince had finally offended Marquis Cheng 'an. She stood up and looked at the confused Crown Prince. She quietly bowed to him and then left. He was a good man with a soft heart, while she was a woman who valued benefits. She couldn't understand the Crown Prince's kindness, just as the Crown Prince disliked her more and more.
She didn't know who was wrong.
"Your Majesty," Wang De walked into the inner hall with a horsetail whisk in his hand. "Marquis Cheng 'an requests an audience."
Emperor Yunqing, who was leaning back on the imperial couch, opened his eyes and waved his hand to dismiss the palace maid who was massaging his legs. His voice was weak and lazy. "Did he come because of the poisoning case?"
Wang De lowered his head even more. "This servant doesn't know."
Emperor Yunqing looked at his shriveled legs. "Let him in."
Wang De left the hall and bowed to Rong Xia, who was waiting outside. "Marquis, His Majesty invites you in."
Rong Xia walked in. Wang De bowed and followed him. After a few steps, he suddenly looked back. Shi Jin was patrolling outside the Great Moon Palace with the Imperial Guards. He stopped, turned around, and saluted Shi Jin.
Shi Jin returned the salute.
"Deputy Commander, this Wang De has high standards and is quite respectful to the Marquis of Cheng 'an." A small team leader behind Shi Jin said half-jokingly, half-seriously, "This is really rare."
He almost said that Marquis Cheng 'an might be His Majesty's son. However, they were in the Great Moon Palace, so he didn't dare to say it.
Shi Jin had never believed this rumor. He said directly, "Don't talk nonsense."
If Rong Xia was His Majesty's illegitimate son, how could the Empress let her family take care of him? In the world, which woman would sincerely take care of her husband's child with another woman?
"Junpo, I can understand how you feel, but the royal family can't make such an embarrassing thing happen." Emperor Yunqing looked at Rong Xia. "I'll compensate you and Little Zhao. I'll also give you an explanation for Second Prince. However, this matter can't be blown out of proportion."
Rong Xia knelt in front of Emperor Yunqing. "Your Majesty, the Commandery Princess almost lost her life because of this matter."
"I know." Emperor Yunqing threw the confession into the brazier. "However, I can't give you and your wife justice."
"I understand." Rong Xia kowtowed to Emperor Yunqing. He looked up at Emperor Yunqing's haggard and old face. "I've made Your Majesty worry. Please take care of your health."
"I understand." Emperor Yunqing nodded gently. "You can leave."
Rong Xia stood up and left the room unhurriedly.
Emperor Yunqing looked at the confession that had been burned to ashes. He said to Wang De: "There are many young and promising scholars in the court. Only Rong Xia is to my liking."
Knowing what could be done, knowing what couldn't be done, and knowing when to stop. These actions seemed simple, but to actually do them, they were extremely difficult.
Wang De looked at the brazier that only had ashes left. He smiled and said: "Your Majesty is right."
In Prince Ning's fu, Xie Wanyu played with the remaining half of the rouge in her hand. She handed the rouge to the palace maid behind her.
"I don't like this rouge anymore. Use it all tonight."
The palace maid's hands trembled as she held the rouge box. "Nubi doesn't think this box is very pretty … …"
"Then burn it. Clean it up and end everything." Xie Wanyu stood and opened the window. She looked at the sun in the blue sky. "I heard that Ban Han is awake?"
"Yes, Wang Fei."
"Ha," Xie Wanyu laughed coldly. "Scourges live for a thousand years. She's lucky. She won't die like this."
"Fine, it has nothing to do with me." Xie Wanyu turned back to look at the rouge in the palace maid's hands. "You can leave."
The palace maid curtsied and hurriedly left.
Outside the Da Ye Imperial Palace, Rong Xia rode on the street. When she passed by a stall that made sugar dough, she suddenly remembered that Ban Han liked these little things. She was resting in the marquis fu all day and couldn't go out. She must be very bored.
"Du Jiu, find some skilled craftsmen to bring to the marquis fu. Have them relieve Junzhu's boredom."
That afternoon, when Ban Han woke up, she found that there was a pile of all kinds of things on her table.
She looked in puzzlement at Rong Xia. "You bought everything from the little shop?"
"I didn't buy anything. I invited the owner of the shop." Rong Xia smiled as she fed her vegetable broth. Right now, Ban Han could drink some broth with minced meat, but she still couldn't eat too much. In terms of food, Rong Xia was very strict. No matter how much Ban Han whined, it was useless. "Have them make whatever you like."
"I like to eat that noodle shop you took me to last time."
"In a few days, I'll have them make it for you."
"In a few days?"
"Two to three days."
Ban Han said with a bitter face: "Then it'll take at least forty to sixty hours."
"When you recover, I'll eat whatever you want with you. Be good." Rong Xia fed Ban Han another mouthful of broth. He drank the rest in one gulp in front of Ban Han, causing Ban Han to punch him.
"You have the strength to punch me. It seems that I can eat some vegetable noodles tomorrow." Rong Xia smiled and hugged Ban Han. "Don't move too much. Otherwise, your head will hurt again."
The imperial doctor said that after taking aconite, it was normal to feel dizzy and have a headache. According to the medical book, after someone mistakenly took this medicine, although his life was saved, he became crazy. Fortunately, Huahua spat out the medicine in time. Other than losing a lot of blood and being too weak to have children, there were no other effects.
After comforting Ban Han, Rong Xia received a secret letter.
"Master, should we report this to His Majesty?"
Rong Xia threw the secret letter into the copper basin with a faint smile, lit the fire, and watched it burn little by little.
"Report what?" He looked up at Du Jiu. "I don't know anything."
Du Jiu bent down. "This subordinate also doesn't know anything."
In early spring, it was as cold as winter. The sound of the wind outside the window woke Emperor Yunqing up.
He looked at the shadows outside the window and called for someone. "Come."
The spacious hall was dead silent. He waited for a while, but no one came in.
"Come!"
Creak.
He heard the sound of the door being blown open, but because his sight was blocked by the heavy curtains, he didn't know who came in.
The wind blew through the door, and the curtains fluttered gently. Emperor Yunqing suddenly felt fear. He couldn't help but retreat to the back of the bed with the quilt.
"Who's outside?"
Pa, pa, pa.
The footsteps were very dull. When the palace maids and eunuchs served at night, they all wore soft-soled shoes. It was impossible for them to make such a sound.
Who was the person outside?
Emperor Yunqing opened his eyes wide. He saw the last layer of curtains being lifted. The sharp blade in the other party's hand emitted a faint cold light.
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