The stand-in didn't take it seriously for three years, and the minister was furious when they b

The target of public criticism!

Four words suddenly popped into Mu Lianzhi's mind. She looked down at her clothes in shock:

"How could that be? Wasn't this distributed by the palace supervisor?"

How could such a stupid mistake be made?

She had just been gossiping about how many things there were in the palace. This dress was delivered to Leng Yun personally by a palace maid. Leng Yun had even specifically inquired about it and went out to check it out before giving it to her.

Who wants to harm her?

The first person she thought of was someone from the Marquis' Mansion, but then she thought it was impossible. If Ling Yuchi didn't come out, the Marquis' Mansion would just keep a low profile. How could they possibly plot against her at this time, especially since this was a royal banquet?

Moreover, this is a palace dress, so it shouldn’t be easy for ordinary people to get it!

Their eyes met and they both thought of the same person.

Xiao Tingrui.

He was the only man she knew who could possibly do such a thing without anyone noticing.

"He really has a heart~"

With a gloomy face, Beitang Yi pushed her away.

King Rui was actually willing to risk the world's disapproval and want to directly confirm the relationship between the two?

This event was specially arranged for the princes and royal relatives to choose their wives. Since uniform selection clothes were given out, no matter who was in control or whose idea was behind it, these people would definitely be picked out and included in the list of candidates.

Xiao Tingrui took advantage of this loophole.

If the emperor really spoke in public, and Prince Rui chose her and insisted on choosing her, the word "trust" could be used to control the emperor. Even if her status as a widow made the marriage unsuccessful, Prince Rui could use this as an excuse to refuse the marriage.

As for the fact that she wore the wrong dress, there were too many reasons to explain it. It could be God's will, a misunderstanding, or an accident. In the worst case scenario, just find a maid to take the blame.

She will be fine.

How much does Xiao Tingrui like her and want her to choose to express his love in public without caring about the prince's face?

Beitang Yi thought of the pink and purple cicada wing flower again, and he felt even worse.

"..."

Touching his forehead, Mu Lianzhi also felt a headache.

Isn't this just causing trouble?

If she really had something going on with Prince Rui when she went out in this outfit, she wouldn't know how many officials and noble ladies she would offend. Even the emperor and the empress might hate her.

The tree hasn't even been leaned against yet and already a bunch of evil spirits have been provoked. How can anything good come of this?

Terrible!

Although her mind was a little confused, she did not forget to kneel down and thank Beitang Yi solemnly:

"Thank you for your warning, sir."

Fortunately, I didn't offend him to death~

This damn dynasty seemed to have a grudge against her, and it could pop out a bloody mouth at any time and anywhere to swallow her up!

Looking at the pink and white palace skirt on her body, Mu Lianzhi was still thinking about what to do. Her waist tightened, and Beitang Yi's body suddenly pressed on her again:

"It's not easy to owe a favor to me."

His lips felt hot and the force of a raging wind came over him overwhelmingly. Mu Lianzhi felt something entering his mouth and his brain went blank in an instant.

The passionate kiss was fierce and lingering, but Beitang Yi did not forget his business and stopped at the oath:

"Come to me tonight."

His rough fingertips stroked her rosy and watery lips, wiping away the red lipstick that overflowed from the corners of her lips, and at the same time, he put the gold hairpin in his hand back into her hair.

Because it was the first time he did this, Beitang Yi was afraid of hurting her and also afraid of not wearing it properly, so he fumbled and adjusted it several times, and finally instinctively looked at the other one on her head for comparison.

As soon as her eyes fell, a faint and slightly swaying butterfly on the three-dimensional hairpin came into her sight first.

Butterfly Love Flower Hairpin?

This pair of hairpins came from the imperial palace?

Ever since it was discovered that basalt could be used in weapons, it has become a controlled item. Both the material and the technology are prohibited from being passed on to outsiders in the Chiyan State. However, anything related to basalt basically comes from Yugongfang.

The hardness of basalt has always been its advantage. Gold jewelry with basalt is more dazzling and shiny than ordinary gold jewelry and is not easy to deform. Therefore, it has always been highly praised and is often presented as a state gift to other countries.

This soft technology is more difficult. It was developed by craftsmen accidentally and has only been used for a few years.

At that time, the craftsman made a hairpin with a butterfly in love. From a distance, the butterfly looked like it was half-hanging above the flower, because it was supported by a spiral spring rod. When it moved, it looked like a dancing butterfly. It caused a sensation and the queen loved it to the point of obsession.

That soft spring is the technical problem of this hairpin.

Because for a long time only one craftsman could make it, the Xuanwu hair ornaments with this kind of sophisticated technology were basically all in the palace. Even if ordinary officials were lucky enough to get one or two, they probably wouldn't be willing to wear them.

The butterfly on her hairpin is slightly lower, or maybe it's because of the angle she wears it at, so it's not very noticeable unless you look closely. But the workmanship and technique are truly exquisite.

Was it given to her by Xiao Tingrui?

"This hairpin..."

Last time at Jinyu Tower, when the two of them were arguing, it seemed like she was holding something almost the same!

It turned out that the man gave them to her, a pair of broken hairpins. How could she like them so much that she wore them on her head so openly?

Seeing Beitang Yi's expression seemed a little strange, she thought he was touched by seeing her wearing the things he gave her, so Mu Lianzhi took over and fixed it herself, and raised her proud little chin in a tacit understanding:

"Humph~"

It was worth it for her to wear it and get close to him.

Beitang Yi felt a lump in his throat again. Just as he was about to say something, he noticed her clothes and changed the subject:

"I asked Leng Yun to get you some clothes. Change them first..."

Before he could finish his words, a loud bronze bell suddenly rang out.

"Who's ringing the bell?"

She was startled out of nowhere and forgot what she wanted to say. She subconsciously looked towards the window:

"It seems to be coming from the west."

"Three beeps, it's the assembly call."

When the bell stopped, Beitang Yi's expression became more serious:

"The emperor has arrived. The emperor has arrived early? It's too late."

"Uh?"

Their eyes met, and Beitang Yi nodded, really anxious:

"The Holy Lord is here in person. Any negligence or neglect could be a capital offense."

She absolutely couldn't go out like this.

Seeing the black curtain blocking the side of the corridor pillar, Beitang Yi pulled it down and threw it open, wrapping Mu Lianzhi completely like a cloak:

"Go in later and try to stand back. It's best not to attract attention or expose your clothes."

Otherwise, Xiao Tingrui would definitely find an opportunity to choose her out.

"No, I have to find a legitimate reason."

She would only be more conspicuous if she dressed like this. The only way she could avoid this disaster was to not reveal the audition clothes underneath.

What reason can you have to refuse politely even if you are questioned or targeted?

Yes, unclean appearance caused by accident.

After searching the room, Beitang Yi finally found a pot of water and an inkstone that had turned white from dry dirt.

Turning back, before he could move, he saw Mu Lianzhi undressing, revealing a large area of ​​her snow-white shoulders——