As soon as Pei Wenxuan came out of the palace, Fu Lai presented the result of the comparison of the rune handwriting.
"Your Majesty," Fu Lai said respectfully, "The handwriting on this rune is indeed fake."
Li Ming took the rune paper from the plate and looked at it in his hand. Fu Lai waited quietly. After a long time, Li Ming sighed: "Fu Lai, do you know what the most difficult thing is to be an emperor?"
"Your Majesty," Fu Lai laughed: "How would this servant know?"
Li Ming looked at the rune paper. After a long time, he threw the rune paper on the table and stood up: "That is, everyone around you can lie to you. If others want to hear the truth, then they will hear the truth. If I want to hear the truth, then I have to find the truth from a pile of lies. And the most frightening thing is, everyone knows about this. "
Li Ming walked out of the imperial study, Fu Lai followed behind him. The two walked slowly in the corridor. Li Ming said slowly: "They know your weakness and control your emotions. You think you can find the truth, but in fact, the so-called truth is a lie wrapped in truth and falsehood."
"Look at this rune paper. From forcefully promoting Pei Wenxuan to the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, to Hong De saying that Ping L E has a private relationship with the Crown Prince, this is a stab to my heart. They know what I am worried about, so they showed it to me. This rune paper has such an obvious flaw, but I didn't see it. You say, the matter between the Crown Prince and Ping L E is clearly related to Pei Wenxuan?"
"Your Majesty is wise, you can always make a decision." Fu Lai flattered. Li Ming sneered: "Wise? How am I wise? There is a problem with this rune paper, but is there no problem with Pei Wenxuan? Who knows if what he said is true or false? "
As Li Ming said, he stopped and looked at the flowers and plants in the courtyard.
It was March, the weather had begun to warm up, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard were full of vitality. He felt a little tired and couldn't help but say: "Fu Lai, who do you think is telling the truth?"
"Your Majesty is making things difficult for this old servant."
"Go ahead," Li Ming said casually. "Just treat it as chatting. It doesn't matter if you say something wrong."
"This servant feels that … in fact, in this world, no matter how many changes there are, they will always remain the same." Fu Lai seemed to be considering each word carefully. "No one would waste Boss's martial arts for no reason. Look, if what Consort Rou said is true, and the Lord Pei took the initiative to snatch the assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and the Princess privately asked the Hong De Magistrate to postpone the marriage between the Crown Prince and her, and acknowledged the marriage talisman between her and the Lord Pei, what is she trying to achieve? If what the Lord Pei said was true, and the assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel was plotting against him and His Highness, then Master Hong De framed him and His Highness, and someone used a talisman between His Majesty and them, then what is the motive of the person behind all this? "
Li Ming listened to Fu Lai's words and didn't say anything.
He repeatedly thought about everyone's motives. After a while, he felt a slight headache. He couldn't help but raise his hand and rub his forehead. "Forget it, I won't think about it anymore."
"It's windy outside. Your Majesty should go back and rest." Fu Lai walked forward and supported Li Ming. Li Ming was supported by him. As they walked back, he said helplessly, "I'm old. My body can't take it anymore."
"Your Majesty is just a little tired."
Fu Lai said slowly, "You'll be fine after some rest. This servant will ask the imperial physician to come over and nurse you back to health. You don't have to worry. "
"Mm." Li Ming was supported by Fu Lai into the room. Fu Lai looked at him and said slowly, "Your Majesty, regarding the divorce between the Prince Consort and Her Highness Ping L E, should we draft an edict now?"
Li Ming heard Fu Lai's words and felt a severe headache.
"Leave it for now." He waved his hand.
Fu Lai helped Li Ming to lie down on the bed and said in a low voice, "Should we investigate the matter of Master Hong De entering the palace?"
Li Ming didn't say anything. Fu Lai reached out to rub Li Ming's head and said slowly, "Consort Rou has a gentle temperament. She usually follows Your Majesty's orders. Now that she took the initiative to bring Master Hong De into the palace, I'm afraid that there is a villain behind this. This servant is worried …"
"Go investigate."
Li Ming didn't want to listen to this, but he knew that this matter couldn't be delayed. The longer it was delayed, the harder it would be to figure out the situation.
He waved his hand and turned around. "Call the imperial physician over to give me acupuncture."
Fu Lai nodded and gave a look to the eunuch next to him. The eunuch walked out.
Li Ming had a headache and the palace was in chaos. At this time, Pei Wenxuan had almost returned to the Princess Residence. He asked Li Rong where she went and found out that she was sleeping.
She was probably tired after last night's torment. Pei Wenxuan thought for a moment and ordered people to clear out the people in the inner courtyard. He said he would go to the study.
When he entered the inner courtyard, he went directly to the bedroom. Dong Ye couldn't help but be curious. "Young master, didn't you want to go to the study?"
Pei Wenxuan looked at him as if he was an idiot. "There are many people in the outer courtyard. I'm still in conflict with Her Highness. Don't let anyone know that I went to see Her Highness."
Dong Ye didn't know how to react, but Pei Wenxuan still chased him out. "Go to the study and guard the door. If anyone comes, tell them that I'm in the study."
Dong Ye nodded blankly. He watched as Pei Wenxuan went into the bedroom and closed the door. He paused for a moment before remembering what he should do. He turned around and went to the study to guard the door.
Li Rong was too tired last night. She was so sleepy that she lay on the bed and fell asleep. She didn't know that Pei Wenxuan had come in.
Pei Wenxuan gently closed the door, took off his official robe, and washed his hands while controlling the sound of running water.
Li Rong heard the sound of running water and finally opened her eyes. She vaguely saw the back of a young man. She vaguely called out, "Wenxuan?"
Her voice was like a whisper. Pei Wenxuan immediately remembered last night.
He put his hands in the water and closed his eyes for a moment. At the same time, he responded, "You sleep first. I'm back."
Li Rong was still a little sleepy, but she was worried about the matters in the palace. She simply lay on the bed with one hand hanging by the side of the bed. She closed her eyes and vaguely asked, "What did Imperial Father say to you?"
Pei Wenxuan washed his hands and came to her side. Li Rong didn't open her eyes. She felt her entire body being lifted by him and moved in. Pei Wenxuan lifted the quilt and got in. As soon as he got in, Li Rong hooked her hand around his neck and leaned on his chest like a cat. She muttered, "Does he want us to divorce?"
"He didn't say." Pei Wenxuan's arms were warm and fragrant. He loved it so much that he couldn't bear to part with it. He felt tormented. His gaze fell on the wall and aimlessly traced Li Rong's back. It was as if he was comforting a child. He slowly said, "I was the one who suggested it. I'll tell on you."
As he said this, Pei Wenxuan laughed. He lowered his head and rubbed Li Rong's nose with the tip of his nose. "I have a kitten that scratches and bites me. I don't want this kitten anymore."
Li Rong listened to him and laughed. "Okay, okay, okay. I'll apologize. But didn't you also tie me up?"
Pei Wenxuan smiled but didn't say anything. Li Rong was stunned for a moment in his arms. She then remembered what happened next. "And then?"
"Then I told on Consort Rou that she used a talisman to trick you. I told His Majesty that he could be used by someone else. Then His Majesty said that he would issue an edict for us to divorce, so I came back. "
"You counter-sued Consort Rou?" Li Rong laughed. "Imperial Father has always been partial to her. I'm afraid it didn't have much effect."
"If you only said that Consort Rou framed you, of course it wouldn't have much effect. You are political enemies. His Majesty only wanted to maintain a balance and not let you go too far."
As Pei Wenxuan spoke, he couldn't hold himself back anymore. He simply turned over and pressed Li Rong's body. His hands moved like they were playing the zither, and the sound was like striking jade. He said slowly, "But if His Majesty thinks that someone is using Consort Rou to attack His Majesty's true goal, then His Majesty won't be able to tolerate it."
"His goal?" Li Rong closed her eyes. Her voice trembled.
Pei Wenxuan knew that Li Rong couldn't remember at the moment, so he reminded her. "Everything that His Majesty does is just to expand his own power. His biggest opponents are actually these aristocratic families. He appointed Prince Su and supported Consort Rou for this. Today, he set up the Inspectorate of Investigation and used me for this. His Majesty cares about my promotion, your collusion with the Crown Prince, and our relationship. These are all because he is afraid that we are in fact chess pieces of the aristocratic families. But isn't Consort Rou afraid? "
Pei Wenxuan's breath sprayed on Li Rong's skin. Li Rong listened to him calmly discuss political matters. She couldn't help but grip the bedsheets tightly, trying to calm herself down.
This seemed to be a contest between two people. It all depended on who wanted to lose. Li Rong didn't want to lose in this kind of place.
Therefore, one of them wandered around, as if looking for an opportunity to attack at any moment.
On the other hand, the other strictly guarded and didn't move. They just wanted to see what tricks the other party had.
"So what you mean," Li Rong thought, controlling her tone, "is to let His Majesty realize that Consort Rou's hostility towards me is being used by the aristocratic families. Consort Rou has become a puppet of the aristocratic families? "
As Li Rong spoke, she closed her eyes tightly, "I'm afraid you won't be able to sue them just based on this."
"It's fine," Pei Wenxuan chuckled, "When playing chess, the chess pieces are always placed one by one."
As he spoke, Pei Wenxuan put his hand across her back and lifted her slightly in the air. Then, he kissed her thoroughly.
This kiss was different from the previous ones. It was like warming up for a long time before finally entering the main topic.
The sudden feeling of weightlessness made Li Rong subconsciously nervous. Then, it mixed with other feelings.
Pei Wenxuan gently nibbled on her lips, as if educating her, "Do you really think that he schemed against me in the dark? Do you really think that I can't scheme against him?"
He didn't say who he was referring to, but Li Rong could guess who he was referring to from his forceful movements.
Li Rong couldn't help but laugh, "You lost in your previous life. Are you still not convinced?"
Hearing this, Pei Wenxuan flipped Li Rong over and pressed her down on the bed.
"You still dare to say that?" He chuckled, "If it weren't for you, he would've died a thousand times."
"Who doesn't know how to boast?" Li Rong smiled and provoked him, "Lord Pei, you should at least have some achievements, right?"
Pei Wenxuan sneered when he heard this. He knew that she was joking, but he still took it seriously.
He pinched her chin, "Wait and see."
Li Rong couldn't help but laugh at his childish behavior. Pei Wenxuan was a little annoyed by her laughter, but he didn't show it on his face, so she couldn't laugh.
After a while, Li Rong really couldn't laugh anymore.
After a long time, Li Rong couldn't help but ask in a hoarse voice, "Still not coming?"
"Rest for two more days."
Pei Wenxuan lowered his head and kissed her, "Otherwise, it'll hurt."
Li Rong didn't say anything. She endured for a while, but she finally couldn't take it anymore. She couldn't help but hit the bed board and said in a low voice, "If you can't do it, then get out!"
Pei Wenxuan froze. After a while, he took a deep breath, got up, and lowered the bed curtain.
"Then I'll examine you," the person behind the bed curtain said in a hoarse voice, "to see if you can do it."
Li Rong, "…"
She didn't want to say anything. She expressionlessly looked at Pei Wenxuan, whose clothes were loose and loose, kneeling by the bed and saying that he wanted to examine her carefully.
"I'll warn you once."
Her expression was extremely cold, "If you tell me you can't do it, I'll kick you down and step on your face to do the Hu Xuan Dance."
When Pei Wenxuan heard this, he looked up and smiled. After careful examination, he finally confirmed that Li Rong was almost recovered.
He took care of her last night, so there weren't any injuries. After getting up, he applied medicine, so she was recuperating very well.
"If Madam wants to do the Hu Xuan Dance, you should have told your husband earlier. I'll prepare clothes for you." Pei Wenxuan didn't put down Li Rong's skirt. He pulled it up and leaned over, "You can dance anywhere you want."
"My face is fine, my body is fine, and even my heart is fine."
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