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

In Yaohua Garden.

The maid Lan'er brought a cup of hot tea and handed it to her silent master, saying carefully, "My lady, please change your dress. It's all wet underneath. What if you catch a cold? Tomorrow is the day to get married."

Oh, the green card.

Ning Ruxin pursed her lips slightly, showing a hint of anger and bitterness, and her soft face frowned slightly: "When did I light the charcoal basin under the palace wall?"

She raised her eyes, a sharp look flashed in her eyes, and Lan'er knelt on the ground hurriedly: "My lady, you kindly saved a slave yesterday. Eunuch Yuan said that His Majesty often walks on this palace road.

Maybe this matter can let His Majesty know that Lan'er was confused for a moment and dared to listen to the advice and put the charcoal basin, but she didn't know... she didn't know..."

Lan'er lowered her head and tears flowed out.

Ning Ruxin sighed. Even if His Majesty knew about this, Concubine Gao would definitely accuse her of treason and greed for the power of the assistant leader. It was really a big accusation.

They actually used her as an example to scare the monkeys. How despicable.

"Forget it, get up. Was it Eunuch Yuan who told you this method?" Lan'er stood up, nodded, and wiped her tears.

Ning Ruxin brought the teacup to her lips, the rich aroma of tea lingering around her nose, and the cold light in her beautiful eyes became even brighter.

This Eunuch Yuan is the chief eunuch serving Concubine Gao, and he came to curry favor with her. If His Majesty knew about it, she would have to accept the favor. Now that Concubine Gao spoke first, he also got the credit.

It's really a win-win situation either way. Ning Ruxin was furious and slammed the cup heavily on the table.

Night fell, bringing with it the rain that had fallen all day, falling on the blue bricks of the palace walls of Tianzhao City. Everything was suffocating. Only the flickering palace lanterns in Changyang remained, and the black tiles and red gates seemed like a dream.

In the majestic and solemn Hall of Supreme Harmony, rain washed the murals painted with colorful phoenixes, and the air was filled with the scent of ambergris.

The chief eunuch Huang Quan was standing quietly at one side, hunched over. The man reviewing memorials at the desk was wearing a bright yellow and red gold dragon patterned uniform. His facial features were gentle and he exuded an aura of oppression.

A young eunuch came in with a tray. Huang Quan took a look and presented it to the man: "Your Majesty, do you want to turn over the cards?"

Zhu Dingyuan put down the red brush and said calmly: "What about the Queen?"

"Your Majesty, everything is fine. The green cards of the new ladies entering the palace can be hung tomorrow."

Huang Quan saw that he was not interested, so he said, "I heard that Concubine Gao has a parrot in her palace that can speak human language. Your Majesty, take a look..."

Zhu Dingyuan stood up and said, "Then let's go and take a look."

"Go to Yanxi Palace!"

-

The lights in Yanxi Palace were half-extinguished, a pearl curtain made of peacock sapphire hung to the ground, and the incense burner emitted the cool fragrance of red plum blossoms, which made people feel warm.

Zhu Dingyuan walked in alone, his mouth raised, and the emerald green parrot in the cage opened its throat: "Your Majesty is here, Your Majesty is here, may Your Majesty be well."

He lifted the beaded curtain: "My beloved."

A figure fell into his arms, as if soft and boneless. Zhu Dingyuan held her waist, his eyes darkened, and Concubine Gao's eyebrows were like smoke, and her bright eyes flashed.

A gentle and lovely face with a little makeup on, with a hint of sadness and complaint, said coquettishly: "Your Majesty... I thought you had forgotten Lian'er."

Zhu Dingyuan's eyes fell on her thin pajamas, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he took her to sit on the bed, lifted the chin of the beauty in his arms, and lowered his voice: "Miss me..."

The parrot spoke again: "Lian'er misses your Majesty so much, Lian'er misses your Majesty so much."

Concubine Gao's cheeks flushed with humiliation and she said angrily, "Don't scream!"

Zhu Dingyuan laughed happily and pressed her to the bed. His fingers moved around and she moaned again: "Your Majesty~"

The lights were extinguished, and long curtains were dropped to cover the figures, leaving only one room brightly lit.

After a long time, Concubine Gao leaned softly in Zhu Dingyuan's arms, her tender white fingers drawing circles on his chest.

Zhu Dingyuan looked satisfied and tired: "What's wrong, are you unhappy?"

His hands slid gently over the beauty's shoulders, the corners of his mouth curved with doting, but his eyes were knowingly cold.

"Your Majesty... this year's new bride is so beautiful that you will definitely forget about Lian'er after seeing her. I, your concubine, feel sad..." She was born in the south of the Yangtze River. Her voice is soft and tender, and it makes people feel itchy when they hear it.

Zhu Dingyuan was also pleased and patted her shoulder in a soothing manner: "You are my beloved concubine, and you are unique in my heart. Don't let your imagination run wild."

"There was a Ning Changzai who was beautiful and kind-hearted. As the autumn wind started to blow, she lit a brazier under the palace wall, and the palace maids were so grateful that they burst into tears.

They say she has a kind heart, like a fairy from heaven, so your majesty, please reward her well."

"Mr. Ning is here." Zhu Dingyuan frowned.

"It's my sister who just entered the palace." Concubine Gao's eyes were as clear as water.

Zhu Dingyuan: "Bodhisattva, celestial being, these are also titles she deserves. These rumors must not be passed on to the Queen Mother's ears."

In a cold tone, he said to the outside: "Huang Quan, there is no need to hang up the green plaque of Ning Changzai. Since you like to worship Buddha, just meditate in the pavilion for a month!"

Concubine Gao couldn't suppress her joy, she closed her eyes and clung to him tenderly again: "Your Majesty..."

-

It was a rainy night and a flash of lightning flashed across the sky.

Zhaoyue opened her eyes suddenly, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead. She had just dreamed of a big fire again. She pushed aside the long hanging curtain, put on a small moon-white embroidered cape, and stood up.

I gently pushed the door open, and the lazy eunuch who was guarding the corridor was gone.

She picked up the bamboo umbrella, glanced at the side room where Taoxi was resting, then lifted her skirt and slipped out.

Ningzhu Pavilion is remote, adjacent to the Fusheng Mountain and Houhai in the palace. Houhai is connected to the living water outside the palace, and few people go there.

Although Zhaoyue was holding an umbrella, her hair was still stained with the breath of rain, and the ends of her hair were wet. The surroundings were quiet, and the shadows of the trees blown by the wind were a little scary in the middle of the night.

She got on the boat that was parked there and put her umbrella away.

She had often come to this place in her previous life, which allowed her to temporarily forget the situation in the palace.

Tomorrow is Zhaoran's fourteenth birthday, but she broke her promise and cannot be with him.

Zhao Yue lowered her eyes, took out the small paper boat from her arms, and stared at it blankly. Inside lay a note that read "safe and sound".

"I'm sorry..." Zhao Yue said softly, stroking the hull with her fingertips.

As soon as it was placed on the water, the entire boat suddenly shook violently a few times, as if something heavy came up from the bottom of the water and crawled onto the bow.

Zhao Yue's face turned pale: "Who...?"

Then the boat curtain was lifted, and a tall man approached her quickly, with a damp smell mixed with blood, quickly covering her, and then a pair of cold eyes met hers.

Her mouth was covered, and the man in front of her only showed his eyes. He lowered his voice deliberately: "Don't make a sound."

Zhaoyue's whole body couldn't stop shaking, her pupils dilated, but she couldn't look away, the person in front of her looked familiar to her.

The blood on the man's chest was still spreading. He seemed to have the same feeling, and his palm relaxed a little: "You..."