The crabapple tree is fragrant in the tent, and the bright moon is in my arms

Ning Ruxin stood there in a daze for a long time, picked up the cloak, wrapped it around herself, and left the Pillow Book Tower.

The warmth on Yan Yang's body, the feeling of her touch, all disappeared in the cold day of early winter.

All that was left were the pair of emotionless eyes that Zhu Dingyuan had when he left.

She took a few steps, thinking about how to comfort Yan Yang. If he was really angry, how would she complete the "dragon heir".

The men in the harem, apart from His Majesty's guards, are the imperial physicians.

Thinking of the imperial physician, Su Ziyun's outstanding face appeared in his mind, and he became more and more angry.

Zhaoyue, it’s all Zhaoyue’s fault. It’s all Zhaoyue’s fault. She had forced her into such a miserable state.

Damn Ningzhu Pavilion, with those few people, guarding it so tightly, the servants are all gourds with sawed mouths, and you can't even bump into them on normal days.

It is like an iron wall and a copper wall, guarding the brightest pearl.

Ning Ruxin sneered and said that sooner or later she would destroy the wall and crush this pearl into the mud!

Her steps were unsteady and she almost fell to the ground. A hand helped her up: "My lady, be careful."

Ning Ruxin stopped and saw a familiar face, fierce and ruffian. She thought: "You are... Wei..."

"My name is Wei Ruoming." He nodded. He was taller than Yan Yang, with a straight figure, healthy wheat-colored skin, broad shoulders and a slim waist. His legs were very long below his waist. He stood there like a sword ready to be unsheathed at any time.

Ning Ruxin narrowed her eyes slightly: "Sorry, I feel a little dizzy for some reason. Can you trouble Guard Wei to take me back to Yaohua Garden?"

She smiled and held out her hand.

Wei Ruoming glanced at her and held out his hand for her to hold on to. “I obey your command.”

She deliberately tried to fall into his arms, but Wei Ruoming quickly lifted her shoulders and said, "If you are feeling unwell, I will take you to the Imperial Hospital."

Ning Ruxin cursed in her heart for not understanding romance, and stood still obediently: "No need."

After sending her back to Yaohua Garden, Ning Ruxin wanted to keep him for tea, but Wei Ruoming declined and left.

He stood in the palace road, looking at the eaves of Yaohua Garden, his dark brown eyes dim.

Who was the man who fought with him that day? He could come and go freely in the imperial city as if he was in an empty place.

He is a martial arts expert and ruthless in his attacks.

The direction he left was only close to these two palaces. In the Suihe Palace, there was not a single tall eunuch. The one next to Concubine Fang was a complete lackey, with a pale face and no beard. He saw him crying several times on the roof at night.

Wei Ruoming sighed.

But this Yaohua Garden.

Following Yan Yang in, when he came out, it was Ning Changzai, the two of them...

Comparing Yan Yang's figure, Wei Ruoming suppressed his doubts in his heart.

Then what about the footprints in Zhaoyue’s room in Shangqing Temple?

-

The swallows return to the garden.

Hua Ni wrote down the recipe for the medicinal bath: "Go to the Imperial Hospital as usual and get it. Wait until the eve of the birthday and add this medicine in."

Baoer took it obediently: "What is this? Why don't you add it now, my lady? If Concubine Gao uses it better, won't she treat you better?"

Hua Ni's smile was a little cold: "It's something that makes her more beautiful."

She had already said to do it once every three days, but she refused to listen and insisted on taking the medicinal bath every day. So, it wouldn't be too much if she added some things and gave them to her as a gift, right?

"What has Lady Zhao been doing these days?"

"I don't know. Lady Zhao doesn't like to go out, but last time the young lady asked me to throw away the note, Sister Taoxi picked it up."

"Yeah." Hua Ni looked at the scenery outside: "It's really cold."

"I will go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get the coal later." Baoer smiled and said, "I will leave first."

-

Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Prince Duanze Zhu Jing put down the black chess piece and looked at the person who came in. He coughed a few times and saluted: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

"Please sit down. There's no need for us two brothers to be so distant." Zhu Dingyuan waved his hand and sat down.

He looked at the chessboard: "Play a game with me."

"Ahem, I am not very good at chess, so I will never be able to beat you, my brother."

Zhu Dingyuan only handed him the white piece and asked: "Are you still not feeling well?"

"Thank you for your concern, my brother. I am the same as always. I have taken many medicines but nothing has improved. The medicine prescribed by the imperial physician last time is fine." He smiled warmly: "Otherwise, I am afraid I won't be able to attend my own birthday party."

Hearing him say this, Zhu Dingyuan sighed: "You, everyone in the mansion says that you enjoy flowers in autumn and boil snow in winter, and you don't care about your body at all, and you don't have anyone to love around you."

"I am a lazy person and I am used to being alone. Besides, with my current body, ahem… how can I be qualified to marry and have children?"

"You are my seventh brother, a descendant of the royal family. How can you not be qualified?"

Zhu Dingyuan won the game and smiled: "Compared to before, I have made some progress."

"Your Majesty, your chess skills are far beyond your reach." Zhu Jing fumbled with the white chess piece in his hand.

"Okay, I asked you to come here for another matter. There is an insect plague all over Henan now, and the ministers can't even come up with a solution. Some people even suggested letting General Gao go. It's ridiculous. Can he lead the troops to kill the locusts?"

Zhu Dingyuan dropped the chess piece and leaned lazily on the soft pillow.

"I have traveled to Henan before. The sky there is clear and the land is blessed with abundant crops. It is a pity that it has suffered such a natural disaster now. Ahem... " Zhu Jing's eyes showed pity.

"Who do you think I should use?" Zhu Dingyuan stared at him closely. "I remember that the Minister of Personnel once dealt with the Dianhuai plague. Do you think I should let him go?"

Zhu Jing clenched his hands.

This Minister of Personnel was promoted to the position by the eldest brother.

Facing Zhu Dingyuan, he still looked sick and exhausted: "Ahem... I don't know how to employ people, nor can I be a good judge. I only know that this insect plague is different from the plague. These adults sitting high in the court naturally don't understand farming and locusts as well as the common people.

Your Majesty, why don't you issue an imperial edict and look for capable people who volunteer, so that Your Majesty doesn't have to worry about whether to use a military official or a civil official. "

Zhu Dingyuan was silent for a while, then laughed out loud: "Stay in the palace for the next few days, so you don't have to run around for the birthday banquet. I have sent invitations to all the retainers. Concubine Gao's cousin has just reached the age of marriage. You can meet her when the time comes. If you like her, I will make you the Princess of Duan Ze. How do you think?"

Zhu Jing coughed heavily a few times, and added a just-right blush: "Your Highness, I will listen to you, my brother."

"Noble Concubine Gao's father was a national hero and the current Grand Tutor. Her cousin is a perfect match for you."

Zhu Dingyuan looked at his shy appearance and thought whether he was also like this when facing Zhaoyue. He became more and more pleased and patted his shoulder: "You like quietness, so just live in the center of the lake next to Houhai."

"Yes." Zhu Jing stood up and looked at the sachet hanging on his waist. "Your Majesty, this sachet is embroidered in a unique way. In the past, it was embroidered with golden dragons in yellow and gold thread, but the one on your Majesty is missing claws and horns, and it is also smoky purple."

Zhu Dingyuan smiled tenderly: "The courtesy is simple but the love is deep. When you get married, you will understand it naturally."