I was given the contraceptive soup and became the emperor's white moonlight

The mountain road was rugged, and the wild grass on the roadside was covered with white frost. The horses were panting as they carried the people on their backs forward, breathing hot air from their mouths. From time to time, wild rabbits could be seen passing by on the road, as they were trying their best to find sufficient food.

Li Zhao's face was not looking good. Xiao Heng's urgent summons forced him to drop everything and rush back to the capital. After being stranded in the mountains for such a long time and still unable to give a reliable answer, Li Zhao could only helplessly resign himself to his fate.

"We will arrive at the Imperial City in the evening." The deputy general sent by the Imperial City Division stepped to Li Zhao's side and said, "Brothers, you have been out for such a long time. Those with wives and children at home must be going crazy with worry!"

"Hahaha! This time when I go back I'm going to rest at home for a few days. I miss my wife so much!"

The soldiers responded one after another, obviously excited to be able to finish their official business and go home. Everyone's face was filled with a happy smile, and the atmosphere became heated. Even the biting cold wind could not erode the innocent hearts of these people.

Li Zhao looked back at the bustling crowd and turned back expressionlessly.

"Sir, are you still worried about the things in the mountains? Didn't the old man confess? When we go back, we can give an explanation to His Majesty." A young man rode up to Li Zhao and asked in a low voice.

"Do you believe that ridiculous excuse?" Li Zhao asked without even looking up. "Once we get to the capital, we'll take him to the Dali Temple and use some tricks to get him to talk."

"Well, what if he still says the same thing?" the young man asked worriedly.

"What do you think, Qin He?" Li Zhao turned his head and looked at him with a smile. Qin He trembled all over and quickly lowered his head when he was stared at like that.

"Yes! I understand!"

Even on such a cold day, Qin He still felt that his underwear was soaked with cold sweat, and the biting cold mountain breeze clung to his spine.

Li Zhao stopped smiling and looked at him, quickening his pace. The people following him could only quicken their pace. The cold wind blew across everyone's cheeks like awls, but they could only stand in the raging wind and dared not stop.

It was another morning. The wind outside seemed to have stopped, and the house was warmed by the stove.

Winter may be a time when all things hibernate. Su Minglang snuggled in the warm bed and was unwilling to move.

But the concubines in the palace also have their own rules. Even if the queen does not require them to pay their respects, there is no possibility that the concubines will stay in bed and not get up.

She gritted her teeth secretly and pulled back the quilt. Fortunately, the temperature in the room was suitable, so it was not so difficult to get up.

Xiao Ye brought a copper basin for washing to her and looked at her fearless look with amusement. The water in the basin was still steaming. Su Minglang put her hand in it and sighed comfortably. The warm water was slightly hot, and a warm current flowed from her fingertips to her whole body.

Su Minglang shuddered, as if all the coldness in her body was expelled. This enjoyment made her reluctant to take the next step.

"Your Majesty..." Xiao Ye opened her mouth with a smile, but before she could finish her words she was interrupted by the loud sound of a door opening.

"My queen, it's snowing!" Nanxing pushed open the door, and the cold wind outside rushed in instantly. Su Minglang felt a chill at her ankle, withdrew her hand and got back into the bed, not forgetting to glare at the culprit.

"Close the door quickly!" Xiao Ye scolded. Nan Xing then realized it belatedly and closed the door. Her clothes were a little wet, and she felt cold when the hot air in the room evaporated.

"Your clothes are wet, right? Why don't you change them quickly!" Su Minglang said with a frown. She didn't get up and put on her clothes until the temperature in the room returned to normal.

After washing up, Xiaoye went downstairs carrying the copper basin. Nanxing also changed her clothes and walked in. She pointed at Nian'er who was chasing the snow outside with some grievance, pursed her lips and said nothing.

Su Minglang looked at her helplessly, walked to the window and gently pushed open the window frame. A snowflake swirled and fell on her hand. The cold snowflake melted as it touched her warm hand. The sky outside was not gloomy, and the snowflakes were floating in the air, leaving no trace when they fell on the ground.

"The snow came early this year." Nanxing saw her staring at the snow in a daze, so he walked up to her and said something.

"It's a little early." Su Minglang nodded and looked away, "Now that it's snowing, it's officially winter."

"Go, call that girl outside in. What if she catches a cold again?"

"Yes!" Nanxing nodded, walked out and dragged Nian'er in by the scruff of her neck without caring about her struggle. Nian'er was in a good mood and was about to argue when she was rudely interrupted by her. But then she saw Su Minglang staring at her, and the words on her lips could not come out.

"Change your clothes." Su Minglang looked at her and said.

Nian'er pursed her lips and went to change her clothes.

"Empress, would you like the meal to be served?" Xiao Ye walked in and asked. When he saw Su Minglang nodded, he gave a few instructions to the palace maid waiting on the side.

"When I went to the imperial kitchen just now, I saw the chefs preparing the meal for your majesty, but when the eunuch served the meal, he took two bowls and chopsticks."

"Don't we still have the Li family? What's so strange about having two sets of bowls and chopsticks?" Su Minglang asked in confusion.

"No, although Li lives with His Majesty, her meals are always prepared and delivered separately, and she will not be summoned together with His Majesty."

"You mean, who did His Majesty summon into the palace so early in the morning?" Su Minglang paused, "It was Li Zhao!"

"It must be him, otherwise His Majesty would not have summoned the ministers to the palace so early." She thought about it and denied herself, "Or maybe there was something that was not discussed in the morning court?"

"Your Majesty has invited people to dine in the palace before. This is not uncommon."

"Your Majesty, if Lord Li comes back, he will definitely find a chance to come and see you." Xiao Ye comforted.

Su Minglang was about to say something, but breakfast arrived and she had no choice but to swallow her words.

Anyway, those things have already been decided, and there is no point in worrying about it now.

The food was still steaming, but Nian'er was already starving after playing all morning. She stared at Su Minglang eagerly to see when she would start eating.

Su Minglang was stared at by such a burning gaze, and waved his hands helplessly, "Forget it, let's eat first."

The rules in Linglong Palace have always been the most tolerant among all the palaces. As long as they don't make mistakes on big issues, Su Minglang can tolerate occasional unintentional offenses from his subordinates.

The palace maids around her would often eat at the same table with her, which was a unique thing in the palace.