Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Invitation of the Lady

On the second day of the seventh month of the third year of Yonghui, the Tang Dynasty established the prince. But it's not the emperor's favorite prince's festival. is Chen Wang Li Zhong, who has mediocre qualifications but was accepted as a righteous son by the queen. Perhaps it was Empress Wang who sensed a threat from Wu Mei, so she united with important ministers to consolidate her position.

Because of this incident, the eldest grandson Wuji and others officially attracted Tang Ying's attention. Let her know that there is such a group of ministers who care for their lives above the imperial power, and they have the final say in major matters. Among them, the eldest grandson Wuji is the most important, because he is the emperor's own uncle.

The matter of establishing the crown prince really made Wu Mei depressed for a few days, but she soon cheered up. If historians analyze it, they will definitely say that she is brewing a conspiracy, but in Tang Ying's opinion, she is just afraid of affecting the child in her womb. Based on Tang Ying's observation of Wu Mei for more than half a month. At this time, she had no idea of replacing Li Tang at all, maybe if you proposed this, she would be the first to object. She sincerely loves Li Zhi, and at the same time strives to enrich herself for his well-being and the poor favor of the less.

To put it up to now, no matter how rich and excellent a man is, there will always be a woman who can lower him. It's really hopeless, and the woman can find another lover.

But this is ancient times, her object is the Ninety-Five, and she is the only man in the world who does not need to take the initiative to pursue women. Even if you want to let go, you can't find another lover. There are only three ways out if you lose, either the cold palace, or the monk, and one will die. She had tasted the first two kinds of Wu Mei, and she didn't want to try the third, so she worked harder to prevent history from repeating itself.

The emperor no longer let her go to the Manna Hall on the grounds of Wu Mei's body. But Concubine Xiao Shu was so angry that she was so sick that she was made a lot of pain, and in order to appease her emotions, the emperor stayed in her bedroom almost every day, and really didn't come back.

As the autumn mood grows stronger, Ruyiju becomes more and more deserted. Fortunately, there has been no monster invasion recently, Tang Ying took the time to carefully lay spells around the courtyard, and the rest of the days were spent reading with Wu Mei.

Every night, she always thinks of Li Chunfeng, worrying about everything she doesn't need to worry about at all, and she can't talk about it if she wants to write a letter.

It wasn't until July 10, when they had breakfast that a eunuch who had never seen them before came to ask for a meeting, saying that Tang Ying would be invited to play with Concubine Xiao Shu's Shujing Palace to play with Su Jie.

Wu Mei got up slowly with her big belly, but was told that the emperor called Tang Ying one.

At this time, it was still daytime, and Tang Ying was not afraid of being attacked by demons here. But she always felt that things were not so simple. Wu Mei's eyes were also full of doubts. However, what the person said was a holy decree, and she couldn't disobey it, so she could only ask the person to send Tang Ying back as soon as possible.

Tang Ying followed this old man, slowly from the Lizheng Hall to the north, through the Rihua Gate, bypassing the Ganlu Palace, and all the way to the west towards Concubine Xiao's Shujing Palace. She walked with soreness in her legs, and once wondered why the emperor didn't arrange the concubines in one place, it was more convenient to pamper her.

When she arrived near the Shujing Palace, she understood what it meant to be a favor.

The scale of this hall is not as large as that of the Lizheng Palace, but it shows its own smallness and agility everywhere, except for the cloister, all the windows of the pavilions and pavilions are hung with light pink tulle. These soft fabrics, like the embrace of dreams, make people want to get drunk every time they stretch gently.

On both sides of the thousand-step corridor are patches of open begonias, a sea of pink flowers that are enchanting and luxuriant, and occasionally the sound of women's laughter comes from the direction of the palace. Tang Ying questioned the eunuch who led the way with his eyes, and he pointed out and said, "Niangniang is on the shore of the salty pond over there, you can go over quickly." ”

After he finished speaking, he slowly returned along the original path of the thousand-step corridor. Leaving Tang Ying alone, I don't know where to go. She pouted, only stubbornly walking in the direction where the laughter came. As soon as he took a step, he noticed a faint sweet fragrance coming from nearby, and it turned out that there was a shelf hanging incense in the flowers, on which hung two volleyball-sized hollow silver sachets with animal patterns, and the fragrance came from there.

Tang Ying stared at the detailed patterns, and suddenly felt that there were some double shadows, and then looked at the surrounding corridors, and it seemed that the gentle road was also sloping. She hurriedly recited the Heart Purification Mantra in her heart, closed her eyes and stayed for a while, and then she could be considered to be back to normal.

From this, she concluded that there was indeed something strange about the palace.

It is better to plan the plan, she learned to be drunk, and walked crookedly towards the salty pool. Anyway, she looks like a little girl, and no one will blame her for misbehaving.

After walking for a long time, at the corner of the cloister, I suddenly saw a man sitting on the railing on the side of the cloister. Just now, the view was blocked by the pillars, and I haven't noticed it. When he got closer, he saw that he was wearing a maroon round-necked robe and a turban on his head, dressed like a courtier's regular dress.

What did the courtiers do when they came to the inner garden?

Tang Ying hid far away, almost clinging to the other side of the corridor, moving forward. When I walked to his side, I saw that he was holding a delicate lute in his arms, and the gesture seemed to be tuning.

When the man saw her, he chuckled and shouted, "Little lady, slow down, can you help me in the next favor?" The voice was soft and pleasant, but with a stiff accent. Tang Ying glanced at him curiously, and stopped with just one glance.

The man has a delicate goose egg face, and his eyebrows are pale like a touch of smoke, but his eyes are particularly dark and bright, and his eyelashes are long and curly; The bridge of the nose is straight, and the tip of the nose is small; The outer part of the lips is a little pale flesh-colored, but the tight slit reveals a bright red...... Indescribably charming.

Tang Ying thought at first glance that he was dressed as a woman, and his eyes swept to the Adam's apple before dispelling this thought.

When the man saw her stop, he pointed to the flowers on the side and said, "For some reason, I'm a little dizzy when I walk here." The plucked pipa fell underneath it, and as soon as I lowered my head, the world spun around, and I can only ask you. ”

It turns out that he also fell for illusion? In order to avoid suspicion, Tang Ying also pretended to be dizzy and stretched out his little hand to help him pick it up. Originally, I touched it at once, and I deliberately rubbed it for a while before I brought it up to this person.

The man took the black tortoiseshell plectrum and wiped it with his hand happily, "The little lady helped me pick up the precious plectrum, what can I repay in the future?" ”

Tang Ying shook his head, threw him down and continued walking towards the salty pond. She doesn't know much about the harem yet, so it's best to avoid trouble. I didn't take two steps when I heard footsteps coming from behind, and when I looked back, it was the man holding the pipa and smiling behind.

What's going on? Tang Ying frowned and shook his arm at him, which meant don't follow me.

But the man was still chasing after him with a smile on his face.

The sound of the women's laughter became louder and louder, and Tang Ying's pace quickened, almost running.

Turning around the palace, there was an open space in front of me.

Waterfowl swim in the turquoise water, and an arched bridge made of white marble runs through the pool. The shore is covered with green grass and flowers. In an open space, there is a round stone table and several stone piers, and the fairy-like Concubine Xiao Shu is lazily lying on a chaise longue, and there are two maids behind her who take turns fanning her.

Her eyes were originally staring at the little prince who was blindfolded and grabbing the palace maid, but at this moment, she lazily raised her body and beckoned to Tang Ying. The expression was so gentle and pleasant, it contrasted strongly with the thrush glaring at the side.

Tang Ying was hesitating, only to hear Concubine Xiao Shu speak: "Master Fuji is here." ”

Looking back, the man opened his blood-soaked lips and replied softly: "Vine and people see Shufei Niangniang." ”