After Qiu Manhua left, Concubine Yu did not rest, but opened the letter that had just been secretly sent from outside the palace, looked at it carefully, and then immediately burned it.

Then he took out a small paper bag the size of a fingernail from the letter bag and handed it to the palace maid Xiang'er, "Xiang'er, the emperor will come over to have dinner with me in a while, you know what to do." ”

Xiang'er took the paper bag and nodded: "Don't worry, Niangniang." Today's small kitchen made the emperor's favorite soup, and the emperor will definitely eat it. And the slave has already prepared the spices, so let's order them now. ”

"This month's antidote has also been delivered." Xiang'er took a small jade bottle and handed it to the jade concubine.

"Hmm." Concubine Yu poured out a vermilion pill, swallowed it, and then lay down again, closed her eyes with a sad face, and in a few days she would be free.

Thinking of the poison on her body, she gritted her teeth with hatred, she had to take an antidote once a month to survive, and she also secretly thought of many ways to find many famous doctors, but there was no way at all.

And what she is worried about is what she will do after the overall situation is decided, maybe she will be killed, or maybe she will continue to take poison and be controlled by others.

She opened a pair of beautiful eyes and was unwilling, she used to be miserable and was bound in the mansion. I thought I would spend the rest of my life safely, but I didn't expect to live the same life as before, without freedom, like the walking dead. She's going to fight no matter what.

Two lines of tears flowed, poignant and pitiful.

Xiang'er hurriedly wiped away her tears: "Niangniang, the slave has found a pharmacist who can completely detoxify, just wait a few more days for the poison in your body to be cured." The emperor will be coming over in a while, but I can't let him see you like this. ”

"Xiang'er, there have been fewer emperors recently."

Xiang'er helped her up: "Niangniang doesn't have to worry, that's because Murong Guifei is pregnant." Besides, no matter how much or less, the emperor still loves Niangniang and must come to eat every month, and Niangniang can also complete the task. ”

"Niangniang, what did the eldest princess do this time?" Xiang'er asked.

Concubine Yu looked at the ashes in the copper basin, and her cold eyes flashed with a gleam, "Didn't you see that the amount of medicine is less, the task that was originally completed in two months is now extended, it seems that God really wants to help me." ”

She sat up and breathed slowly for a moment. Suddenly smiled: "The secret medicine you helped me get in Southern Xinjiang last time should be working now, but recently I have always been nauseous and sleepy, and my lower abdomen has grown a little." He stroked his lower abdomen.

Xiang'er was slightly happy. After thinking about it, he said softly: "Niangniang, the slave thinks that you can ask the medical lady to take your pulse." There will definitely be no problems with my secret technique in southern Xinjiang, and no one in the female officer of the medical department can find out. ”

After hearing this, Concubine Yu's whole person cheered up: "Well, then let's invite Wei Ting to come over in the evening, she has been to Southern Xinjiang." If she can't detect it, others won't be able to detect it. Xiang'er, don't forget that you and I are in the same boat. ”

"Rest assured, the slave's life is given by the mother, and the slave will definitely be smeared for the mother!"

Xiang'er also has her own plans, if Concubine Yu doesn't end well in the end, she, an insider, will definitely not escape the disaster in the end, so she stood on Concubine Yu's side early. Because this woman is not only arrogant and cold, but also more vicious than the eldest princess.

Concubine Yu leisurely looked at the plum blossom picture next to the couch, and remembered the scene when Zhirong embroidered the peony picture in front of everyone that day. I thought I would never see you again in this life, but I didn't expect you to be much beyond my expectations. was able to show his standing in the palace.

Well, since you like to climb up, then I won't stop you, just play with you until you are crushed.

Concubine Yu smiled softly and got up, opened the paper packet and dipped her index finger in the powdery medicine like cinnabar, and then slowly applied the medicine to the plum blossoms, each one just a little light.

"Put the rest in the soup, go sprinkle with your latest unflavored spices, and remember to do it in moderation." She handed the paper bag to Xiang'er.

Xiang'er asked puzzledly: "Niangniang, we usually have soup and spices." Why do you need this screen? ”

"After the poisoning of Emperor Wenrui's concubine, the emperor was very cautious about burning incense, and it was difficult to ensure that the emperor ordered that incense should not be burned." Concubine Yu couldn't help but smile as she looked at the screen.

"But the emperor loves this picture very much, and seeing the picture is like seeing people. Every time you come here, you must look at this screen. Even if he doesn't look at the sidelines, he won't care. Speaking of which, I have to thank Bai Zhirong. ”

Xiang'er carefully sprinkled the spices mixed with incense powder on the screen according to the instructions of Concubine Yu, and Xiang'er looked weak but very good at martial arts. It was sprinkled very evenly and there was no flaw in it.

"Niangniang, Bai Zhirong is inevitably promoted too quickly, this person is now very popular in the Shang Palace Bureau, and he is quite appreciated by the emperor and the Consulate General Shang Gong, and he will be promoted to Shang Gong in the near future, and I am afraid that it will spoil another good thing for you at that time."

Concubine Yu's eyes suddenly turned cold. narrowed slightly: "Whoever dares to rob me, I will make her worse than death." Let's make her proud for a while. Let her taste what it is like to have just walked up to the peak and then fall. ”

Li Ji really came to Yufei to eat here tonight, he only ate a little soup, and then took Yufei's hand to see Zhirong's plum blossom picture.

"This girl's embroidery is quite charming, this picture is really wonderful." Saying that, Li Ji seemed to be recalling something, looking at this picture, he couldn't help but take two steps forward, and he felt that the Buddha really smelled the fragrance of plum blossoms, so he sniffed.

I still remember that winter, the plum blossoms on the mountains in the north of the capital were in full bloom, and the red plums stood in the wind in the snow, and there was a woman dressed in white standing among the red plum bushes, she was intoxicated and smelled the fragrance of plum blossoms, and the woman and the red plums reflected each other, like the most beautiful painting in the world.

That was the first time Li Ji saw Xia Yunsheng, at that time he was still a prince who was not favored, because he was scolded by his father and ran out to relax, he didn't expect to meet him the love of his life, and it was also the most painful in his life.

Memories are always the best, Li Ji smiled, and Cang Tian also favored him and finally found his sweetheart who had lived in seclusion for many years.

The corners of the jade concubine's mouth on the side hooked, and sure enough, the emperor's favorite woman was the legendary Xia Yunsheng. The reason why she told outsiders that she loved plum blossoms was also because of this.

"The emperor's love for talent is the blessing of all the people in my Jingtang Dynasty." Concubine Yu also stepped forward, pointed to one of the plum blossoms and said: "Your Majesty, look, this is more beautiful than the others, I heard that it was dyed by the blood donation of the white female official, and it was only outlined with a little silk thread." ”

Li Ji took a closer look at the bloodstains, "This girl is very smart, I heard that You'er is very close to her, and I like her very much." In another year, point her out to You'er, and You'er will be happy. ”

The Jade Concubine lowered her head to hide the strange light flowing in her eyes. The emperor is so fond of Li You now, and he will be appointed as a side concubine not long after he has just decided on the princess.

Since the death of Emperor Wenrui's concubine, Li You is not as good as before, but diligent in studying government affairs. Participating in political affairs in the Qinzheng Palace was also quite affirmed by the emperor. Now there is a momentum to be on an equal footing with the crown prince.

The prince is rampant, and the king is suspicious. These two people have some talents but they don't make a big deal, but Li You is different. No wonder the eldest princess has repeatedly emphasized in her recent letter that she should pay attention to the emperor's attitude towards Li You.

And the emperor's love for Zhirong is also greatly beyond the imagination of the jade concubine, counting the day of the pilgrimage The emperor has only seen Zhirong twice, and the second side was sealed as an official, which is very abnormal.

"The hour is getting late. Concubine Ai is always tired today, so you should rest early. Li Ji said and was leaving.

Concubine Yu asked, "Won't the emperor stay?" ”

In the past, as long as the emperor had dinner with her, he would stay overnight, but these days I don't know what happened, I just stared at the plum blossom picture, ate the meal, and went back after looking at the picture.

"I still have government affairs, and I'm back in the palace of diligent government."

After leaving immediately, Concubine Yu called Xiang'er: "Go and follow the emperor and see where his holy car went?" ”

Xiang'er's southern Xinjiang light skills are not only fast, but also as light as a cat walking on the ground. Yanhua's secret guards are also practicing light skills in southern Xinjiang.

Xiang'er cautiously followed behind Li Ji's car, but saw that he was not walking in the direction of the Qinzheng Palace. He followed closely. I came to an abandoned palace in the Imperial Palace.

She remembered that she had heard other palace maids say that this was the palace of Concubine Yun, and Xiang'er naturally knew that Concubine Yun was referring to Xia Yunsheng. My heart fluttered and flew up to the eaves.

The courtyard in the palace is clean, and although there is no trace of popularity, it really does not look like it has been abandoned. Li Ji entered the dormitory, and the outside was heavily guarded, all of them were masters of the Yulin Guard, and it was impossible to follow up, so Xiang'er hurriedly retreated.

Li Ji stood there, and the woman opposite seemed to not know that someone was coming in, and only focused on the embroidery in his hand. The wonderful side face under the lamp makes people feel the urge to kiss Fangze. Li Ji's heart fluttered. Then he sighed heavily.

"I'm coming."

Xia Yunshang looked up at him and said with a smile: "Your Majesty has been coming a lot recently, and I have made your favorite tea, I don't know if Your Majesty dares to drink it?" ”

Li Ji laughed out loud and rejoiced like a child. "You drink even if it's poison."

Xia Yunshang stood up, poured tea for him personally, and then poured a small cup for himself as well. "Then, I'll drink with the emperor."

After drinking a small cup of tea, Li Ji was very happy, this was the first time Xia Yunshang had been so close to him since returning to the palace.

"I have sealed your apprentice Bai Zhirong as a five-grade female official. Are you satisfied? ”

"Rong'er is talented, and the emperor must be able to see it. Her female officer is based on her own strength, and I still feel that the fifth-grade female officer is humiliated. Xia Yunsheng's tone was cold, and her expression was very indifferent.

Li Ji was used to her talking to herself like this, so she didn't blame her, and said with a smile: "This palace, this world is the only one who dares to say such things to me." ”

Xia Yunsheng raised the corners of her mouth mockingly, still indifferent: "Then does the emperor want to condemn him?" ”

Li Ji looked at Xia Yunsheng's expression and shook his head and sighed helplessly: "You know that I won't." Still sarcastic. When I saw the plum blossom picture at the Jade Concubine tonight, I remembered the scene of the first meeting with you. ”

"Why is the emperor still immersed in the past." Xia Yunshang also remembered that day, that day, that glance mistook her life and made them turn from friends to enemies.

Li Ji was suddenly a little excited, stared at her tightly and said affectionately: "How can you really forget, how can you forget?" ”

Xia Yunshang no longer dodged this time, but looked directly at him: "Your Majesty, now that all these years have passed, I am already old and decrepit, and I am no longer the Xia Yunshang of the past." ”

"I love you and I don't care about your looks, don't you understand?" Li Ji's tone was a little hurried and excited. "Over the years, I have had many stunning concubines, but they are just extending my heirs and balancing political power."

He pointed to his heart: "I have always had you alone in my heart. It has never changed! Can't we forget all about the past? ”

Xia Yunshang didn't speak, stared blankly at the wall, and sighed leisurely for a while: "Always give me some time." ”

This is hope, Li Ji is overjoyed, he will come over as long as he is free these days. At first, Xia Yunshang didn't say anything, then she could say one or two words, and then one or two sentences.

And lately, I finally have a few words to talk about, and I no longer see him as nothing as before.

Li Ji's expression changed Xia Yunshang saw it in his eyes, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, an emperor who rules the country with an iron fist can speak so humbly, but it is also rare in the past dynasties, and it is a strange thing in the world.

If it weren't for what he did at the beginning, maybe there would be no need to hate him for so many years.

"Your Majesty, the slave has something to tell." Outside the secret room, the voice of the chief eunuch Liu Gonggong came from outside.

Li Jizheng was happy but was suddenly disturbed, and he was very bored: "I'll talk about it tomorrow!" ”

"The emperor should go, Gonggong Liu has always had a priority, and there must be an urgent matter at this time." Xia Yunshang retracted her thoughts.

Li Ji thought about it, so he looked at Xia Yunshang very reluctantly for a while, "I'll come back tomorrow." ”

Walking around the corner, he was suddenly stopped by Xia Yunsheng.

"Your Majesty!"

Li Jishu turned around, and saw that Xia Yunsheng's face was much softer than before, and his heart was excited again. "What?"

Xia Yunshang smiled faintly, this smile was like a cold plum suddenly blooming in winter, and Li Ji was stunned.

"I'm very stuffy here, and I suddenly miss Hongmei very much, but I can't see if you can show me my embroidered screen tomorrow. Feast your eyes? ”

Li Ji smiled heartily: "It's good if you like it." ”

When Gonggong Liu saw the emperor coming out, he hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty, Murong Guifei has signs of pregnancy, and the Shang Palace and female officials from the medical department have rushed over. ”

When Li Ji arrived at the dormitory of Concubine Murong, he saw a basin of blood and water being brought out, and the medical female officials were busy sweating profusely. Pushang Palace immediately reported to Li Ji on the situation of Concubine Murong.

"Your Majesty, the concubine's fetus has been very stable, but there has been some discomfort in the past few days, the medical department has been conditioning the mother, and there is nothing to do to recuperate, but tonight the concubine suddenly had abdominal pain and bleeding, and now I am afraid that the fetus will be difficult to protect!"

Pushang Palace was already sweating, the emperor and the concubine attached great importance to this birth, and they were also very careful in the Shang Palace Bureau, but they didn't expect this to be the result.

Concubine Murong Guifei's diet and fetal pills and the things she received these days have all been tested for poison, and they are all recorded, and the dormitory never smokes incense. The sudden slippage of the tire caught the female officers of the medical department unexpected, and they tried their best to toss and still can't keep it.

"Give me a thorough investigation, otherwise the female officials in charge of the concubine's dragon fetus in the Medical Department of the Shanggong Bureau will be imprisoned in the Criminal Law Department!" (To be continued.) )