Drunk Bamboo

The imperial concubine walked out of the room and took a few deep breaths.

Being in the same room with Han Jian, even the air became turbid and smelly.

Xuan'er has followed her for many years and understands her every move.

Knowing that the Imperial Concubine was probably in a bad mood at the moment, he asked carefully:

"My queen, are you going back to the palace now? Or are you going to walk around the temple and relax?"

"It's still early, and the temple is picturesque. Please accompany me for a walk." The imperial concubine raised her head slightly, looked at the towering ancient trees, listened to the Buddhist chants, and her mood suddenly became relaxed.

"Yes." Xuan'er replied.

Outside Daci Temple, Hua Qinfeng was carefully helping Xie Yuzhu dismount from the horse.

Xie Yuzhu is a person with strong learning ability and a strong will to never give up. Although he was afraid of riding a horse at first, he quickly learned how to ride a horse after mastering the skills.

This was also thanks to Hua Qinfeng who rode her on horseback that day and galloped on the streets of Zhongdu, shouting like a pig being slaughtered, shaking the entire street and disturbing the neighbors.

Looking back, Xie Yuzhu was not only frightened, but also had a hoarse throat for the whole day, and even worse, she lost face.

For this, Hua Qinfeng was punished to sleep in the guest room for two nights.

But because of this, Xie Yuzhu made up his mind to learn how to ride a horse to avenge his previous shame.

Today, Xie Yuzhu came to Daci Temple on horseback by herself, but the horse was too tall and she was petite, so she needed someone to help her get on the horse.

"Your Highness is in a very good mood today. After the court session, he accompanied me to the Daci Temple to look for flowers and plants. But is there anything interesting happening in the court?"

Hua Qinfeng couldn't suppress a smile on his face, and said mysteriously: "What can happen in the court? Even if there is something, it's not my business. Daci Temple is very lively today, I came here to watch the fun."

Xie Yuzhu asked curiously, "How can Daci Temple, a place of quiet meditation, be so lively?"

Yun Ling behind him replied, "The Imperial Concubine worships Buddha. On the first and fifteenth day of every month, she goes to Daci Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha in person, praying for the people of Rao and the health of Your Majesty."

Xie Yuzhu felt surprised and very confused. This was equivalent to a big boss from the central government attending the event, with countless bodyguards around him, like the moon surrounded by stars.

"The Imperial Concubine is coming? Wouldn't that be a grand occasion with all the stars surrounding her? Father, do you think the Imperial Concubine can leave the palace every month?"

Seeing that no one answered, Yun Ling continued to explain: "Your Majesty has given special permission. The Imperial Noble Consort left the palace in plain clothes, with only a few guards and maids around her. The common people didn't know about it, and few people in the palace knew about it either, and those who knew didn't dare to spread it."

It turned out that he was leaving the palace in secret clothes.

Xie Yuzhu understood.

Hua Qinfeng looked at Yun Ling with new eyes: "Yun Ling knows more than what Changfeng Court has found out. Have you ever worked in Fu'an Palace?"

Yun Ling nodded: "Yes, I served in Fu'an Palace for a period of time, only serving outside the palace. The people close to the Imperial Concubine were all old people who were used to it."

Xie Yuzhu's gossipy mind popped up, and she asked with a smile, "Is the Imperial Concubine really pure and abstaining from desires, and she eats vegetarian food and chants Buddhist scriptures every day?"

Yun Ling said very seriously: "The Imperial Concubine is either reading Buddhist scriptures in the back hall or looking at flowers in the Bauhinia Garden. The Queen also likes to grow flowers and plants."

Yun Ling's tone was very certain, as if she had specially observed the Imperial Concubine for this purpose.

Lian Yunling said this, and Xie Yuzhu suddenly felt a little sad.

"Such a person dare not imagine her..."

Do bad things.

Buddha's face, snake's heart.

It's so sad, lamentable and hateful.

Xie Yuzhu stopped talking and turned her head to ask Hua Qinfeng: "My Lord, the excitement you are talking about is about someone else, right?"

Hua Qinfeng perked up: "Didn't you ask me to monitor every move of the Han Mansion? Han Jian returned home after court, changed into casual clothes, and came to Daci Temple alone. He is so cautious and looks nervous. He must be here to meet someone important, maybe to make a connection!"

Xie Yuzhu nodded and encouraged: "Your Highness has put his own ideas into practice and integrated the surveillance mission into his daily life. I really admire him."

Full of confidence: "Since I promised you, I will do my best."

"Your Highness, please do as you please. Yunling and I will be waiting for you in Huaye Realm."

Hua Qinfeng was about to leave with Chaoyang, but then he remembered something and turned back to say to Xie Yuzhu, "Remember to blow the whistle if anything happens. There are secret guards following us nearby. Once you blow the whistle, they will show up."

Blowing the whistle was Hua Qinfeng's method of summoning the secret guards for Xie Yuzhu.

When you are in a situation where you cannot make a sound or it is dangerous, or when you need the secret guards to come out, you can blow the whistle and the nearby secret guards will appear.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Yunling and I wear them every day." Xie Yuzhu took out a silver whistle from his collar and shook it twice.

Seeing her wearing it close to her body, Hua Qinfeng grinned, then turned around and left with peace of mind.

Xie Yuzhu stuffed the silver whistle into his collar and hung it on his chest.

This silver whistle was specially made by Hua Qinfeng. The whistle is delicate and made to imitate the shape of bamboo joints. The side is inlaid with jade-carved bamboo leaves. From a distance, it looks like an exquisite ornament.

At Xie Yuzhu's strong request, Hua Qinfeng also had someone make one for Yunling, but it was missing the bamboo leaves.

On the way to the Flower and Leaf Realm, I passed by the side hall and thought of the big maple tree inside. I couldn't help but want to go in and take another look.

But unexpectedly, he met the imperial concubine in casual clothes. She was standing not far from the maple tree, watching quietly, like an ordinary beautiful woman, not the high and mighty imperial concubine.

She was thin, with curved eyebrows and pale complexion, and her eyes were slightly cold and filled with a lingering longing.

Xie Yuzhu slowly approached and asked softly, "Does the Imperial Concubine also like this maple tree?"

The Imperial Concubine withdrew her gaze and looked in the direction of the voice. Seeing that it was Xie Yuzhu, she was surprised at first, then smiled and said, "Yes, I like it. Although there are many maple trees in Zhongdu, the one in Daci Temple is the most special."

Xie Yuzhu looked up at the maple tree and guessed, "Which one is the tallest?"

The Imperial Concubine was slightly stunned.

He looked in the direction Xie Yuzhu was looking.

The tender green leaves sway slightly in the wind, full of vigor and vitality.

The Imperial Concubine's eyes trembled.

"Because this maple tree was transplanted from the north. Its home is in the far north. Everything here is unfamiliar to it, but now it is the strongest tree alive in Zhongdu. Princess Feng, do you think this maple tree is the most unique?"

"Yes, what the Imperial Concubine said is true. It is very powerful and has a strong will. When I first came to Daci Temple, I was also deeply attracted by its majestic aura and stood under the tree for a long time. "

As she spoke, Xie Yuzhu turned her head to look at the Imperial Concubine with a faint smile: "My knowledge is shallow, but after listening to your opinion, I suddenly feel that it is like myself. We are both foreigners who came to Zhongdu to take root. However, I don't have such great ambitions. I just want to live a peaceful and stable life. I don't want to fight, I don't want to compete, I don't want to fight, I just want to be with the prince in peace."

The moment the Imperial Concubine met her gaze, she seemed to feel the brightness in Xie Yuzhu's eyes, which could illuminate the depths of her heart and see through everything.

He looked away and asked, "Does Princess Feng often come to Daci Temple to burn incense?"

"To be honest, I don't have the compassion of the Empress. I heard that there are many exotic flowers and plants in the flower and leaf garden of Daci Temple, and I came here to see the flowers." Xie Yuzhu was open-minded and fearless.

He remembered something and immediately bowed: "I saw Her Majesty in casual clothes just now, and I forgot the etiquette for a moment. I pay my respects to Her Majesty, and hope Her Majesty will forgive me."

He smiled kindly, not caring: "Buddha is merciful, all beings are equal. Princess Feng, there is no need to be polite."

Xie Yuzhu: "Thank you, Imperial Noble Consort."

"It's getting late, I will go back to the palace first."

He bowed his head and respectfully saw the Imperial Concubine off.

In the side hall, Xie Yuzhu stood under the maple tree and sighed: "Maple tree, maple tree, although you grow in this secluded side hall, you will be famous for thousands of miles if you are liked by the Royal Concubine!"

Yun Ling: "Princess, what are you talking to the tree about?"

"Nothing, let's go and take a look at the Flower and Leaf Realm."