As Qi Ying said, Qi Jiao's life in the Prince's Mansion was indeed difficult. Qi Jiao never imagined that she would fall into such a situation one day. Since that day, the crown prince has never set foot in her courtyard, and even when all the relatives attend the banquet, she can only look at him from a distance because of her low position. In fact, she is not the only one, and other low-ranking concubines are the same, it is rare to see the prince once a year, let alone lucky.

At first, Qi Jiao also thought about currying favor with the crown princess, but no matter what she did, the crown princess was still lukewarm to her. Just when Qi Jiao had given up all hope and planned to fend for herself like this, a turning point was placed in front of her.

Things have to start with Zhang Hou. Zhang Hou originally had high hopes for Qi Jiao, but later inquired and learned that Qi Jiao was not doing well in the Prince's Mansion, so he was also anxious, how could such a chess piece be lost quietly.

Zhang Hou caught up with the red man in front of the prince through someone he knew, the little eunuch Gao Hai. This Gao Hai has his own service to the prince, and the relationship between the two is extraordinary, and he is not clear about the prince's preferences. Zhang Hou asked him to take care of Qi Jiao, of course, this care is not cheap, Zhang Hou used a set of three-entry mansions in the capital with a complete set of Huanghuali furniture, in exchange for the approval of this popular eunuch. Gao Hai also found an opportunity to meet Qi Jiao and instructed a few words, and Qi Jiao put down her heart and waited patiently for the opportunity.

On this day, the prince returned to the palace angrily, and he was still angry that King Shou frequently targeted him in the court. The old emperor didn't know what it meant, his body was almost unable to support it, but he had no plans to pass on the throne. King Shou was also very anxious, after all, he still had one more official title than him. With things in his mind in turmoil, he went back to his study, kicked out the staff who were waiting for him, and sat alone.

Gao Hai, who followed him, saw the prince like this, and knew that the prince didn't want to talk about business now, but wanted to have some fun and relax. Then he asked tentatively:

"Your Highness, do you want to go back to the back house?"

"What's the good thing to go back to, it's not those old faces, there's nothing new!"

Gao Hai listened to the prince's complaints, thinking that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it was up to the young lady of the Zhang family to see if she was on the road.

Thinking of this, Gao Hai cautiously approached the prince's side and said:

"The villain heard that the lotus flowers in the conservatory are blooming, so it is better to go and see it, it is not interesting in winter. ”

When the prince heard this, he was also a little moved and agreed, paused for a moment and said.

"Call the dancers who can sing little songs, too. ”

"Yes, the villain knows. Gao Hai was overjoyed, and hurriedly went down to make arrangements, of course, he didn't forget to inform Qi Jiao.

Qi Jiao got Gao Hai's letter, and she was nervous and happy. I was nervous that the shadow I had left that night had not been completely removed, and I was happy that I finally had a chance to turn over. She hurried to find her best clothes, and even though it was late autumn, in order to show off her graceful figure, she still put on a thin spring shirt, and only a dark pink leather cloak was draped outside. As she walked out of the courtyard, she paused, took a deep breath, and then stepped out resolutely, her steps firm, as if she had broken off with her past self.

The prince didn't bring many people, just a few henchmen and little eunuchs. The greenhouse is in a corner of the back garden, and you have to go through the Imperial Garden to get there. The weather is getting colder, and the back garden is no longer as crowded as it is in spring, and it looks a little deserted. The prince walked a little impatiently, and at this moment he saw a slender figure standing in front of a cluster of chrysanthemums in front of him, and although he was wrapped in a cloak, he could not hide that demeanor.

The prince motioned for the people around him to stop, and walked over softly, but heard the sound of sobbing from there.

"Zhang Liangyuan, don't be sad, it's windy in the clearing, it's easy to get sick if you blow carefully, and your body is not good. ”

"Xiaoyun, I just miss my father and mother so much, I don't know if I will have a chance to meet them. ”

"Definitely, let's go back. Saying that, he went to help Qi Jiao. The two turned around to find the prince standing behind. The two hurriedly knelt down,

"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”

"No courtesy. As he spoke, the prince went to pull Qijiao's arm. When he saw Qi Jiao, he was surprised, wasn't this the beauty he had seen in the Imperial Garden back then.

"You ......"

"The concubine is the good lady of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”

"Has this palace ever been blessed with you?"

"Yes. Qi Jiao's voice was low, full of grievances. The prince listened to Qi Jiao's words, and wondered a little, how could such a beauty be completely impressed. In fact, what he didn't know was that the wine he drank in the princess's house that day had been drugged, so he had no impression when he was in Xing Qijiao. If he hadn't seen Qi Jiao again this time, then Qi Jiao would have fended for herself in this prince's mansion like other concubines, and no one cared about her.

Despite the doubts in his heart, the prince was still very satisfied with the shy and delicate beauty in front of him. He smiled and said:

"This palace is about to go to enjoy the lotus, is Liangyuan willing to go along?"

"The concubine is reckless, I'm afraid she will sweep His Highness Yaxing. Qi Jiao didn't say yes, this kind of desire to welcome and refuse is the most appetizing.

"This palace Guan Liangyuan Bing Xue is smart, how can he be reckless, don't you want to go?"

"How dare the concubine, I am willing to serve His Royal Highness. The prince was overjoyed when he heard this, and he actually took Qi Jiao's hand and came to the hot spring.

"This palace heard that Liangyuan misses her parents, isn't it in the house?"

"The concubine is out of shape, and she hopes that His Royal Highness will atone for her sins. ”

"What is the sin of missing your parents?"

"Thank you Your Highness for your magnanimity, the father of the concubine is a waiter of the Ministry of Rites. ”

"It turned out to be the daughter of Zhang Shilang, and this palace has wronged you. ”

"How can I say that my Highness is busy with state affairs, so I have time to pay attention to these small things. Qi Jiao said this, but there was a faint coquettishness in her tone, which caused the prince to itch for a while.

"Liangyuan, rest assured, this palace will definitely not treat you badly. ”

"Thank you, Your Highness. ”

Saying that, the two of them have walked to the conservatory, the roof of the conservatory is all made of glass, and the inside is as warm as spring, and the coat on the body can't be worn as soon as they come in. Xiaoyun on the side served Qi Jiao and took off her cloak, and her thin clothes set off the girl's figure extremely graceful, making the prince salivate.

Gao Hai had already arranged everything. On a platform, brocade mattresses and embroidered piers were laid, and various fruits and delicacies were arranged on several tables for the prince to enjoy. The prince pulled Qi Jiao to sit on the brocade pier, Gao Hai personally stepped forward to hold the wine pot and poured two glasses of wine, then motioned for the others to go out, and then whispered:

"The villain is vulgar, this elegant thing of flower appreciation can't really be done, so it won't delay His Highness and Liangyuan to watch. The villain waited outside, so as not to disturb His Highness's Yaxing. ”

All of a sudden, only the prince and Qi Jiao were left in this huge conservatory. Qi Jiao raised her glass and said to the prince:

"The concubine respects His Royal Highness the Prince. The prince saw that the beauty was already drunk, and immediately held Qi Jiao's hand and pulled her into his arms. Qi Jiao was taken aback, a glass of wine was spilled on the brocade mattress, and the prince's next action made her even more dumbfounded. The prince gnawed on her face and ears as he reached into her clothes and kneaded them. Qi Jiao's heart was pounding, she didn't expect the prince to act in such a place, how could she meet people in the future?