Looking at Tai'an from the full moon

Inner Court

After successfully entering the inner court, Xiao Zuochen, Chu Yao and Liuli were hiding behind a rockery. The dense bushes around them just blocked their figures.

"Walk out from here and turn left along the path in front of you, and you will see the attic opposite the rockery. That is the Little Red Building."

Xiao Zuochen told them about the surrounding situation. Although they didn't need to go to the Little Red Building, in order to avoid getting lost, he still talked to them briefly and waited for Yunyou to come back here.

After a while, Yunyou came back. She had also changed her clothes and was wearing a red dance costume with a set in her hand.

"Has Yixing made arrangements?"

"Well, don't worry, Master. Everything has been arranged."

Yixing was wearing eunuch's clothes at this time, hiding on the roof of the queen's bedroom. He waited for the queen to leave, then he sneaked in, stole the paper with the queen's handwriting and hid it, waiting for Yunyou to find him.

"Let her change it."

"Yes."

Yunyou was about to hand the clothes to Liuli, but Chu Yao thought she was going to give them to himself.

"Change again?"

Chu Yao opened his mouth wide. Didn't he just change? He also looked at the clothes on his body, and his eyes were even a little reluctant. The main reason was that women's clothes were too complicated and had to be tied in several places. He really couldn't figure it out. And since they were all women's clothes, the one he was wearing was not so eye-catching.

"What are you thinking about? This is for Liuli!"

Yunyou rolled her eyes at him and handed the clothes to Liuli.

Liuli took the dance costume, turned around to take off her own palace maid uniform, and changed into it right on the spot, not caring at all that Chu Yao and the others were still beside them.

Chu Yao just watched from the side without caring. Seeing this, Yun You stood in front of Liu Li with her hands on her hips.

"Don't you know how to step aside?"

The tone was strong, but Yunyou's height gave her no advantage.

Chu Yao raised his eyebrows.

"What are you avoiding? He's a man, why should I avoid him?"

Did he really think Liu Li was a woman? He had just been staring at me changing clothes in the car.

But Xiao Zuochen knew that Liuli was a girl, and thought this was inconvenient, so he reached out and pulled Chu Yao.

"Walk."

"Huh? Where to go?"

"Go and complete your mission."

So Chu Yao was obediently pulled away by Xiao Zuochen.

Fengqi Palace——

The queen was lying on the beauty couch and taking a nap. She had taken off her hair ornaments and her face was not covered with her usual thick makeup. She had no complicated and cumbersome decorations, but instead showed a natural beauty. This was what the White Jade Queen really looked like. She had a kind of elegant temperament, but the way she usually dressed up looked like she was wearing a mask.

The queen's personal maid, Yuying, stood by and fanned gently to drive away mosquitoes. As the weather got warmer, the number of mosquitoes gradually increased.

The queen's even and gentle breathing proved that she was asleep.

"Sister Yuying?"

The maid called quietly from outside the door. It seemed that she knew the queen was sleeping in the room and didn't dare to speak loudly. Because the voice was too quiet, even Yuying didn't hear it, and she was still fanning the queen seriously.

"Sister Yuying~"

The maid outside the door raised her voice slightly, and her voice sounded a little anxious.

This time, Yuying heard it, was stunned for a moment, gently put down the fan, walked to the door, frowned and looked at the maid outside the door, with a somewhat dissatisfied tone.

"What's the hurry? The queen is still sleeping."

The little maid's expression was a little embarrassed. She naturally knew that the Queen was taking a nap. She turned her head to look outside the courtyard, then lowered her head and spoke in a low voice.

"Sister Yuying, the people from the Little Red Building are here~"

"People from the Little Red Building?"

Yuying frowned again. The people in the Little Red Building had a fixed time to report to the Queen, so why would they come here at this time? She also looked outside, and there were indeed two red figures outside the courtyard.

"Did they say anything?"

Yuying did not let them in immediately. It would be better to confirm it first.

"They just said that they had something urgent to report, which was about Prince Yun. I also knew that the Queen was sleeping, so I had to find you, Sister Yuying first~"

The maid lowered her head, afraid that she might have said something wrong.

But Yuying was very pleased with what the maid said. She was the Queen's personal maid. Besides the Queen, she was the one who had the final say in Fengqi Palace. She had to consult her first when encountering problems. As a result, Yuying's tone became a little vague.

"Is it related to King Yun? Then let them in first and I'll ask them."

If it was about Prince Yun, then she would have to report it to the Queen immediately, but she would have to confirm whether it was urgent. Yuying walked out the door, but she couldn't ask at the door, so as not to disturb the Queen.

Liuli and Yunyou were brought to Yuying, and they bowed respectfully to her.

"Sister Yuying~"

On the way here, Yunyou had already told Liuli about the general situation and route of the Fengqi Palace personnel.

"What urgent matter do you have that requires you to report to Her Majesty at this time?"

Hearing Yuying's question, Yunyou took a step forward and spoke.

"In reply to Sister Yuying, I just saw King Yun heading towards Mingxiang Pavilion."

"Prince Yun went to Mingxiang Pavilion?"

Yuying frowned. The emperor went there with Prince Yun yesterday, and Prince Yun went there again today. Does that mean that the emperor will go there too soon?

"Well, I see."

Yuying turned and looked at Liuli.

"What about you? Do you have any news?"

What news? Liuli turned her head and glanced at Yunyou. Why do we have to tell each other one by one? I didn't think of backup news before coming here!

Yuying saw that she didn't say anything and was about to scold her, but another person came in from outside the yard.

"Lord Tensen~"

"Ah."

Yuying bowed respectfully to the visitor. Liuli heard that the other party's voice was a man's, and suddenly looked up with some curiosity. How could a man come in and out of the queen's bedroom at will?

"What's going on here?"

Teng Sen asked as he walked in. His peripheral vision immediately caught Liuli's gaze. He tilted his head slightly and the two of them looked at each other.

After just one second, Liuli hurriedly lowered her head again. Although it was only one second, she saw the man's face clearly.

Isn't this a pretty boy with a femme fatale look? At first glance, I know he's the pretty boy kept by the queen. It's over, it's over. I just looked him in the eye and he saw my face. Will I be silenced?

"These two people said they have news to report to the queen urgently. I am here to inquire about it."

When Teng Sen saw Liuli's reaction, he seemed to have discovered something and the corners of his mouth suddenly curled up.

Even Yuying, who often served the Queen, had never seen Lord Teng Sen smile so sweetly. Then she looked at Liuli and Yunyou. Who was Lord Teng Sen smiling at?

"Oh? What's the news?"

Teng Sen walked up to the two men and put his hands behind his back.

Seeing this, Yunyou wanted to buy Liuli some time to make up a story, so she spoke first.

"Replying to Lord Teng Sen, Prince Yun entered the palace today and was heading towards Mingxiang Pavilion just now."

"Ah."

Teng Sen nodded, then turned to look at Liuli, wanting to hear what she had to say.

Liuli simply made up her mind.

"Replying to Lord Teng Sen, Prince Qing also entered the palace today and headed for the emperor's study."

This statement actually frightened Yunyou. Why did she betray Prince Qing?

"Oh? Did they enter the palace together?"

Teng Sen curled the corners of his mouth, wanting to hear how Liuli would answer.

What Liuli said just now was the truth, but she had not originally planned to tell the Queen this news. But she had to tell it now. She couldn't just tell a piece of insignificant news casually. She had to tell Prince Qing and Prince Yun together to make the Queen feel oppressed.

"Yes."

This was nonsense, but it made no difference, as Prince Qing and Prince Yun had entered the palace one after the other. After today, he would no longer be in the palace, and the Queen would find out that she had been deceived, so he was not afraid that she would confront the guards.

Liuli only replied with one word. Teng Sen raised his eyebrows slightly and turned to ask Yuying.

"The Queen is taking a nap?"

"Yes~"

"Go and tell the Queen that Prince Qing and Prince Yun are entering the palace together. I'm afraid they are going to do something."

"Yes, Master Tenson~"

Yuying turned around and went into the house to wake up the queen and report the matter to her.

After Yuying entered the room, Teng Sen took two steps towards Liuli and whispered in her ear.

"Your acting is so poor. You'd better get away before the queen comes out~"

After saying that, Teng Sen stepped back again, but Liuli looked up at Teng Sen with an expression of disbelief.

Teng Sen raised his eyebrows and tilted his head to signal her to leave quickly.

Yunyou practiced martial arts and was standing next to Liuli, so she naturally heard what Teng Sen said to Liuli. She was also shocked, but she should run away quickly, otherwise she would be exposed when the queen came out.

So Yunyou took Liuli's hand and ran to the door immediately. When the queen came out, the two of them had already run away to who knows where.

"What about people?"

The queen was somewhat dissatisfied.

"I haven't let them go yet!"

At this time, Teng Sen came up and hugged the queen.

"I let them leave first."

"Why? Are you afraid that I'll scold them when I wake up?"

"Of course not. Why would I care about them? I'm just afraid that you'll get angry again when you see their stupid looks."

"Humph~"

The queen grumbled for a moment, and finally smiled. She was about to move towards Teng Sen's arms, but Teng Sen blocked her with his hand. Worried that the queen would think too much, Teng Sen quickly explained.

"I'm afraid Prince Yun has already arrived at Mingxiang Pavilion by now, why don't you hurry over?"

The queen pouted and snorted again, then turned around and called Yuying to help her change clothes.

Teng Sen stood there, his face gradually becoming expressionless, staring coldly in the direction the queen left.

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At the same time, Prince Qing had also arrived at the Imperial Garden.

He originally went to the study to find his father, but his father was not in the study. Along the way, he asked other young eunuchs and learned that his father went to the Imperial Garden for a walk.

But! Father can't stay in the Imperial Garden! Because his task is to make sure the emperor is always in the study, waiting for others to lead Father out.

I thought this was the easiest task, because my father usually reviewed memorials in the study, but I don't know why he came to the Imperial Garden for a walk today.

"Father, I am here to see you~"

Prince Qing took the initiative to come before the emperor and paid his respects.

As soon as Mu Yi saw King Qing, he hurriedly bowed.

"Your Highness Prince Qing."

The emperor was very surprised to see Prince Qing. Didn't he leave after the morning court session today? Why did he appear in the palace again?

"Why are you back again?"

"Father, I have thought about it and I still want to discuss the pension issue with you."

"Didn't you submit a memorial? I have asked the Ministry of Revenue to make arrangements according to your method. What else do you need to discuss?"

"Uh, yes, I think that method is good, but I want to personally participate in the process and learn from Master Zhang."

"Well, it's a good thing to learn from others' strengths!"

"Does the emperor agree?"

"Well, of course. Why would I disagree with this? This matter was proposed by you and Lao Liu. Of course, I also want you to handle it in person."

After the emperor finished speaking, he reached out and plucked a leaf from the branch in front of him, looked at it, threw it away, and looked around with a very bored expression.

"Then could your Majesty write a written order so that I can take it to the Ministry of Revenue and explain it to Lord Zhang."

"Hmm? You still need a decree? You are the Prince of Qing, my eldest son. How could they not agree to your participation? Besides, it was you who proposed this matter. Zhang Mingli will not refuse."

The emperor felt that writing a handwritten edict was an overreaction, and thought that it would be better to just use connections.

The King of Qing looked embarrassed.

"Father, in fact, we had some minor friction with Lord Zhang in the Ministry of Revenue some time ago. I think Lord Zhang might not let me participate."

"Oh? What friction? How come I don't know?"

"It's just a minor friction. You know I have never participated in any political affairs, and I am afraid that other officials may have some opinions about me."

What King Qing means is that you have to go back to your study and write me a handwritten note!

The emperor looked at the King of Qing, with great doubt on his face. But after staring at the King of Qing for a few seconds, he softened his heart again.

"Oh, do you really have to take the imperial edict?"

The emperor looked up at Prince Qing with a helpless expression. He was helpless as to why his son was not strong enough towards those ministers.

"Ok!"

King Qing nodded firmly.

"Okay~"

The emperor had no choice. It was because he had wronged his eldest son in the past that he developed this character. He waved at Mu Yi and asked him to help him back to the study.

Prince Qing also followed silently behind the emperor, but his expression showed how excited he was at this moment. After all, this was half of the task completed. Next, he just had to make sure he and his father stayed in the study room all the time!

The emperor finished writing it in a few seconds after returning to his study and handed it to Prince Qing.

After the King of Qing took it, he still stood there motionless.

"Hmm? Why don't you go to the Ministry of Revenue?"

"Father, I haven't had a good conversation with you for a long time. I don't want to leave yet."

"Oh, so what do you want to say?"

What to say? The King of Qing didn't know what to say. He couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. It turned out that the father and son really had nothing to say.

The emperor sat there waiting for him to speak, until he got a little impatient and was about to send him away when a notice came from outside the door saying that something was presented to the emperor. The emperor waved his hand and asked Mu Yi to bring the thing in.

"Your Majesty~"

Mu Yi presented something, which was a note.

"Ok?"

The emperor picked up the note curiously, opened it, and was somewhat shocked.

The note read: The Queen has captured Chu Yao and is in Mingxiang Pavilion