Dressed as a concubine instead of a concubine

After the banquet, the emperor announced that he would grant Meng Xiyue a princess mansion outside the palace for her to live in.

As for her marriage with Nan Rongzhi, she didn't mention a word about it.

This puzzled many people. What did the emperor mean? Did he look down on Meng Xiyue?

Although she was of a low birth, she had the blessing of Master Mo Ran's status, so she was not unable to become even a concubine.

However, the fact that the marriage did not take place was not bad news for the eldest prince's faction.

Since Meng Xiyue didn't enter the Eastern Palace, she is not considered a member of the Eastern Palace. It is hard to say whose member she will be in the future.

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"There are so many mansions for you to choose from, why did you choose one so far away?"

Nan Rongzhi looked at the somewhat desolate yard in front of her, feeling very puzzled.

"I like quietness. Those buildings are all in the bustling area of ​​the capital. They are too noisy. Besides, I live alone and don't need such a big one."

Meng Xiyue was very satisfied with the courtyard in front of her. It was quiet and elegant, and could make people feel calm.

"It's better to live here. At least it's not far from the Zhennan Palace. If the eldest brother wants to attack you, he won't dare to act rashly."

"Isn't the Zhennan Palace on the main street? I'm on the back street, not far away."

This should be a few streets away. She had just passed by the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion and knew where it was.

"You have to cross several streets to get through the main gate, but your house is backed by the gate. If you stand at the outer wall of the courtyard, you can see the Zhennan Palace at a glance. It's right over there, just across the street. This kind of house is very suitable for opening a secret passage."

Hearing Nan Rongzhi's words, Meng Xiyue laughed, "You are relieved that I will not be killed by the King of Zhennan."

If there was a secret passage, she would not even know how she died.

"Why not? Look, I've added a few more guards for you."

Nan Rongzhi felt that she was not so afraid of death.

"With so many people protecting us and that in hand, nothing will happen."

Meng Xiyue made a pistol gesture.

What she is going to do next will affect the interests of many people, and her safety will naturally be threatened.

But she had to do it, so she had to consider safety in advance.

"By the way, do you want to go meet Bai Yi? That guy must be mad at you."

Thinking that he learned from others that Meng Xiyue was Master Mo Ran, he must be furious.

"Okay, I'll go check out the skin care products he made."

We had originally agreed to go see him the next day, but were delayed because of the palace banquet.

"Qianxiang, you stay and take the servants to clean up the yard. You know how much I like you."

"Don't worry, young lady. I will definitely clean it up."

In this new environment, Qianxiang is also full of energy. She is the young lady's only relative in Nanrong Country, and she must not embarrass the young lady.

……

Bai Yi did not live in the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion, but lived in the courtyard next to the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion, as if he was deliberately avoiding suspicion.

When they arrived at the Bai Mansion, they were turned away as expected. The servant also passed on the message that his master said he didn't know the two liars.

Meng Xiyue and Nan Rongzhi looked at each other and sighed.

"Alas, I originally brought two paintings to apologize, but it seems that I can't give them away."

"Since no one wants it, why not give it to me? I fell in love with it at first sight. These two paintings are better than your previous ones."

Nan Rongzhi said this and was about to pull Meng Xiyue away.

Just as the two were about to step out of the mansion, Bai Yi finally couldn't help but walked out.

"You two can go, but the painting must stay."

"Nan Rongzhi, when we were in Yuanqing Kingdom, you promised me that you would give me Master Mo Ran's painting."

Bai Yi snorted coldly. He said that Master Mo Ran’s paintings were so rare that even the emperor didn’t have one.

Why is Nan Rongzhi so arrogant? It turns out she is waiting for him here.

"I did promise you, but I only promised you one. Here you go."

Nan Rongzhi didn't waste any words and directly handed him the painting in her hand.

As soon as Bai Yi got the painting, he couldn't wait to open it, and what came into his eyes was a picture of snow scene.

"Suddenly like a spring breeze overnight, thousands of pear trees bloom."

Seeing this poem, Bai Yi could no longer conceal his excitement. It was clearly a winter snow scene, but it was able to blend with spring.

It makes people feel depressed but also full of warmth, as if seeing a beam of light shining in the darkness.

There was obviously no sun in this picture of snow scene, but he felt that the sunshine was just right and the scenery was pleasant.

“The painting is good, the poetry is even better.”

"The other one is better. I wonder if Doctor Bai wants it?" Nan Rongzhi took the other one and waved it in front of him.

"Can you please hold it properly? It will break if it gets torn."

Seeing him treat the calligraphy and painting so casually, Bai Yi felt extremely distressed and wanted to reach out to take it, but Nan Rongzhi dodged him.

"If you accept this painting, you can no longer be angry."

"I am not such a petty person. I am a great man and I don't bear grudges. I won't bother with you."

Bai Yiben was not very angry. It was better that Meng Xiyue was a master of ink dyeing. This way it would be much easier for him to get calligraphy and paintings in the future.

Soon there were two paintings.

Opening another one, Bai Yi smiled even more, each one was more pleasing to his liking than the last.

"Xiao Yueyue, if you have any good paintings in the future, you must give them to me first."

"You already have two, and you're still not satisfied."

This is too greedy. Meng Xiyue didn't think about painting more. After all, rare things are valuable. If there are too many paintings, and everyone has one, then no matter how good the paintings are, they will not be precious.

"Such good paintings, of course, the more the better."

In addition to studying herbs, Bai Yi also likes to collect calligraphy and paintings.

Ever since he saw Master Mo Ran's paintings, he had been envious and dreamed of owning one.

Now, having obtained two paintings at once, he felt that it was a little unreal.

"We've got the paintings, but they won't let us into the house."

"Yes, yes, come in quickly, I'll let you see the newly developed skin care products."

Bai Yi led the two of them into the house. The two of them were smiling, but when they saw the person sitting in the house, the smiles on their faces froze instantly.

"Uncle Wang."

"Greetings to the King of Zhennan."

Meng Xiyue swallowed unconsciously and complained in her heart, why is this King of Hell here?

"Well, this is Master Mo Ran's painting, show it to me."

Bai Yi quickly hugged the painting tightly. He had obtained it with great difficulty, and no one could snatch it away.

"What are you thinking about? This prince is not interested in these flowery things."

Prince Zhennan did not like reading and writing, and had no interest in calligraphy and painting.

Bai Yi thought about this and relaxed, "Then be careful."

The King of Zhennan opened the portrait and took a look at it. "It's a good painting."

After saying that, he threw it to Bai Yi, who was so scared that he quickly caught it.

I checked with concern to see if it was damaged, but he said I couldn't show it to this rude man.

"Take it to the study."

Bai Yi quickly handed the painting to the servant.