Early in the morning, Yuan Ziyan shrank in a corner of the Jiaze Palace, holding a book and sleeping soundly.

In a daze, the dream self is in a hurry, the future is confused, as if there is something to do, but forget what to do.

Should it be forward or backward? Yuan Ziyan couldn't figure it out in his dream, so he continued to sleep again. He also stacked a few books around him and pillowed them under his head, but he didn't know that now was the time to go to court.

Yang Guang was dressed neatly under the personal service of Empress Xiao, and went to the court, and before going out, he couldn't help but take a sip on his beloved wife's face with flushed cheeks.

Empress Xiao couldn't help but bow her head and smile, and the palace maids and eunuchs beside her also followed suit, what a harmonious and happy couple.

Yang Guang smiled and turned around and sat on the dragon chariot, similar to many in the past, it was still the same palace and early morning, but he always felt that something was missing around him.

It's just that he worked too hard last night, and his head was not clear, but when he stood down at the foot of the civil and military Baichen steps and shouted long live, Yang Guang suddenly realized that Yuan Ziyan was gone.

Yang Guang is used to Yuan Ziyan by his side, not only him, but even the civil and military officials seem to be accustomed to it, and there is no one to see, and some people speculate whether he has sealed the concubine or offended the emperor?

Yang Guangting was puzzled, turned his head and wanted to ask Xu Tingfu where Yuan Ziyan went, but his side was still empty, and he almost forgot that Xu Tingfu was imprisoned on suspicion of murder.

Hey, it's a terrible habit. Presumably Yuan Ziyan did not stay overnight in Yong'an Palace, and it is possible that he overslept, Yang Guang announced the dynasty with vigor.

Looking back, let's talk about Queen Xiao, her face is radiant, her skin can be broken by blowing, and her eyes are covered with a layer of mist, no matter how you look at it, she has a smile.

Xinlian was amazed: "Niangniang is really getting younger and younger, if you want to say that you are eighteen years old, many people have to believe it." ”

"Lian'er is poor, where can she compare to an eighteen-year-old woman who is as delicate as a flower, this palace is old." Empress Xiao laughed and laughed at herself, approaching the bronze mirror, the delicate appearance of the person in the mirror, the previous few fine lines disappeared last night, and even she liked it.

"The slave is telling the truth, for a long time by your side, the slave and the maid can't feel the change in your face at all, even the slave and the maid are ashamed of themselves, desperately maintained, don't dare to be too old, afraid that you will dislike it."

Empress Xiao laughed heartily, took Xinlian's little hand, and touched it gently, it was as delicate as when she was young, and the leisurely days in the palace did support people, but yesterday's love could last for a few days, most of which came at the cost of loneliness.

Empress Xiao sighed slightly and sighed: "People always say that eighteen-year-old women are the most beautiful, but in fact, according to the palace, twenty-eight years old is the best age. Young, mature, and energetic. ”

"Yes, Niangniang, when you were twenty-eight years old, you were still the princess of Jin, and your majesty lived and flew together, and your children were around your knees, envious of others." Xinlian sighed.

"Yes, now that this palace has become the queen of a country, a woman can have these, but she is not as happy as before. Xinlian, you say, isn't this palace too greedy? Empress Xiao had a look of sadness on her face.

"What about being greedy, what if you are not greedy, I hope that you will always be twenty-eight years old in the future." Xinlian smiled and inserted the last phoenix hairpin into the cloud sideburns for Queen Xiao.

The master and servant laughed happily, although the weather outside was a little gloomy, but the sun in Queen Xiao's heart was shining all over her chest, and it was very bright.

made a stunning appearance yesterday and earned enough limelight, it seems that only when you marry the emperor and canonize the queen can you feel this way. I didn't expect an ordinary Mid-Autumn Festival to give me a great sense of satisfaction again, which I can't exchange for gold and silver.

Although you are the queen, most of the concubines are flattering and disobedient, flattering on the surface and mocking behind their backs, but the envy in their eyes yesterday cannot be concealed no matter what.

Hehe, thinking of this, Queen Xiao couldn't help but smile again, looking down at these magical shoes, which can not only increase people's height, but also improve people's bearing, Yuan Ziyan, this little girl, has a lot of ghost eyes.

"This Yuan Ziyan ghost is clever, no wonder Your Majesty likes it. It's really good, even the palace is rare for her. Empress Xiao couldn't help but say.

When Xinlian heard this, the smile on her face froze, she was the same age as Queen Xiao, and she had never married to serve the queen all her life. Although it is not commensurate with the queen's sisters, the master has never regarded himself as a slave, and most of the days when the emperor is absent are the two of them who are closer to each other than anyone else. And that Yuan Ziyan has only been in the palace for more than half a year, and he can win the heart of the emperor and queen so quickly.

The emperor is just that, Xinlian can't count on it, but if Empress Xiao has Yuan Ziyan by her side, then what should be her fate? Old dead in the palace, or outside the palace to find an old decay to marry? And then like the old Xu Tingfu, he was easily kicked out by His Majesty?

Thinking of this, Xinlian couldn't help but shudder, and for the first time felt worried about keeping her current position. Empress Xiao couldn't wait for Xinlian's reply, so she raised her head and asked, "Lian'er, why don't you speak?" ”

Xinlian hurriedly came back to her senses, smiled and said, "Niangniang, it is her blessing to raise Yuan Ziyan." However, Xu Tingfu's case has not yet been concluded, and Yuan Ziyan has a lot to do with it, so it is better to clarify the facts before making plans. In this way, it will be good for you and Yuan Ziyan. ”

"Yes, yes, it's still Lian'er thoughtful." Empress Xiao was so happy that she almost forgot about Xu Tingfu, an old minion, and asked, "Where is Xu Tingfu detained now?" ”

"I returned to Dali Temple, because I was a person close to the emperor, so I was temporarily detained in Yeting Prison."

"Presumably, the old slave has had enough of being bullied by snakes and rats in prison, so send someone to call him to Yong'an Palace. The main palace will be interrogated in person. Empress Xiao said with a majestic face.

Xu Tingfu stayed in prison all day, he didn't eat or sleep well, he wasn't fat in the first place, but now he was even more skinny, his hair was half gray, and he was squinting and leaning against the wall and napping.

Suddenly, there was the sound of the cell door opening, and two guards came in, and placed a copper basin filled with water and a clean suit in front of him.

"What? Is it time for me to die? Xu Tingfu smiled miserably, and the guard said coldly: "Don't talk nonsense, quickly change your clothes!" ”

"Hey, dying man, what's the use of dressing well?" Xu Tingfu was disheartened, and his body began to tremble slightly due to fear.

Although a few days have passed, Xu Tingfu doesn't want to die, and if he dies, he will never wake up again. And there is no poisonous wine and white silk to bring it, it must be the beheading of the vegetable market to show the public, and the head is cut off alive!

It is said that executioners who are born by hand usually have to cut off people's heads several times, and even have a layer of skin attached to them at the end.

Yes!

Xu Tingfu let out a roar that he himself was afraid of, got up in horror, leaned against the wall, and shook his head desperately: "I don't want to die, don't die!" I want to see the emperor! I have served the emperor for many years, how can he behead me without asking! ”

"The emperor has all the opportunities, how can you see when you meet!" A guard stepped forward impatiently, tore off Xu Tingfu's tattered coat, and threw the new clothes to him: "Give you a quarter of an hour, clean up!" ”

"Nope! No! Xu Tingfu fell into a crazy chaos, shouting to see His Majesty, and after he couldn't get his wish, he knelt down with a puff, and the old tears were full of tears, and he couldn't care about any face, and grinned: "Even if it is death, I should always be allowed to kowtow to the queen mother before leaving!" ”

The two guards looked at each other and smiled, and said, "This is to take you to Yong'an Palace, the queen mother has a message to see you!" ”

Yes? What the? Xu Tingfu was overjoyed, as long as he could see the emperor or queen, there would still be a glimmer of life. So Xu Tingfu quickly took off the dirty clothes on his body, carefully washed his head and face, hands and feet, and the water had turned into ink.

"Trouble another pot." Xu Tingfu is a particular person, and he doesn't want to go to see the queen in embarrassment, how could the guards listen to him, and said disdainfully: "It's almost enough, let's leave quickly!" ”

Xu Tingfu had to get dressed, hey, I don't know where I got it, it may be that I am thin, very fat, and empty.

Xu Tingfu trotted all the way and followed the strong guards to Yong'an Palace.

The queen sat upright, and when Xu Tingfu saw it, tears immediately gushed out, and he knelt down at the door, crawling over, and cried: "Queen Mother, the old slave has long known that your old man's eyes are like a torch, and he will not let the slave die unjustly in prison!" ”

Xu Tingfu's performance was very strong, which surprised the queen a little, but looking at the appearance of others who were not human, ghosts and ghosts, as well as the hair that had not been wiped dry, was dripping wet, the queen couldn't help frowning.

Seeing this, Xinlian was afraid that the queen would ask a few words hastily, and said in her ear: "Niangniang, this father-in-law Xu seems to have suffered a great grievance. ”

This sentence was strongly suggestive, and Empress Xiao cheered up and asked lazily: "Xu Tingfu, did the Wang family die because of you?" ”

Bang bang!

Xu Tingfu didn't answer, but kowtowed to the ground lifelessly, Queen Xiao looked disgusted, and couldn't help covering her mouth with a handkerchief. Xinlian hurriedly stepped forward to stop and said: "Xu Tingfu, you have been in the palace for many years, you should know that Niangniang has never seen these dirty things, and she has something to say!" ”

A sentence reminded Xu Tingfu. Empress Xiao is pretentious and likes people who are calm and connotative, but she cries and cries like herself, which may not necessarily lead to good results.

Hey, I'm so scared that I forgot about this stubble.

Xu Tingfu hurriedly put his messy wet hair together, stabilized his mind, and said in a deep voice: "Qi Yu Niangniang, you must be clear about what happened in Daizhou. Regardless of the friendship between the slave and the princess, even if it is an enemy, it will not be so stupid. If it was really a slave, the little eunuch would not have died, and the slave would have to leave a living voice for himself. ”

This tone, this line of thought, seems to let Queen Xiao see the former Xu Tingfu again. Thinking about it, Xu Tingfu is so cunning and cunning, and this matter is full of loopholes, it doesn't look like a smart person did it.