The lake pavilion in Jiling Lake can enjoy the snow in winter and cool in summer, so it is a place where people from all walks of life in the palace love to gather. Concubine Li has recently received the grace of reinstatement, and everyone knows that it is the will given by Emperor Yuan himself, but only she understands in her heart that it is the grace that Yu Zhao begged for.

Don't tell anyone, every day with a group of concubines in the lake pavilion to enjoy the cool breeze, what is the fruit on the table, more than an hour later, it is also like that, everyone's mouth is flattering and pleasing Concubine Li, and there is no taste of sweet red grapes.

Approaching the group on the shore of the lake, Concubine Li's sharp eyes were the first to see who the surrounded beauty was, and hurriedly accepted the smug smile, and greeted loudly: "It's rare that Concubine Chen's sister has Yaxing to come to the garden to enjoy the flowers, and please enjoy your face, come and taste the new fruits in my sister's palace." ”

Yu Zhao stopped and replied, "There are too many people, and this palace doesn't like to be lively." ”

They all understood what she meant, and after the low-ranking people knelt down and saluted, they wanted to leave, but they were afraid that Concubine Li didn't speak, so they didn't dare to leave. Concubine Li knew in her heart and instructed them: "Let's all disperse, it's really boring to get together on a hot day." ”

Several people got up as they were told, saluted and hurriedly retired.

When the people dispersed, Yu Zhao instructed the people who followed: "The pavilion is too small, you go to the shade and wait, you don't have to follow." ”

Everyone did not dare to disobey the order and stepped aside. When Concubine Li heard her say this, she also dismissed the maids who followed her, and stood and waited for her to come.

Summer clothes are as thin as cicada wings, gently blown by the wind, Yu Zhao has been in the palace for several years, and when she entered the palace, she was just a fifteen-year-old thin little girl, and now her figure is becoming more and more graceful. The appearance is even more amazing than those ladies in Jingzhou.

At this moment, stepping on the stone bridge paved with white marble, the sun shone on her skin like snow, her lips were like cinnabar, and a pair of apricot eyes were reflected by the sun.

Those concubines couldn't help but look back, lamenting in their hearts, no wonder she has thousands of graces in one, this kind of heavenly beauty is too rare, only the most powerful people in the world can have it, and naturally they are constantly favored.

Concubine Li looked at Yu Zhao coming over, only to feel that the unique cold temperament added a touch of fairy aura to her, and couldn't help but sigh: "When this palace was not out of the cabinet that day, it had the reputation of the first beauty in Beijing, and was therefore given the title "Li" by His Majesty. Now I see my sister's posture in the city, and I am ashamed of myself. ”

Concubine Li is only forty, compared with Concubine Liu and others, it is not difficult to see that her appearance is a level higher, she has been properly maintained over the years, her appearance has not changed, and she has added a mature charm. Yu Zhao had no concept of her appearance, but felt that she should just be polite and flattering, and did not make an evaluation, but said: "There is no need to say these useless words, I came today to inform you that the day of the palace is set." ”

I don't understand why she came to tell her about this, Concubine Li looked at her suspiciously, and Yu Zhao said directly: "This palace wants to see General Wen, I bother you to let me know, Your Majesty has been getting weaker and weaker recently, and there are some things I want to discuss with General Wen and my father personally." ”

"Your Majesty?" Still confused, Concubine Li's brows furrowed, and she asked with some hesitation, "What do you want to say to my father?" ”

Yu Zhao replied: "You only need to be introduced, and the rest is left alone." ”

Seeing that she was still hesitating, Yu Zhao got up and wanted to leave: "If you don't want to, you don't have to be reluctant, please weigh it clearly, you came to the palace first." ”

After speaking, there was no nostalgia at all, and he didn't care about stepping away. Before he could take a few steps, he was stopped by Concubine Li: "Sister stay." ”

Yu Zhao stopped, but did not turn his head, and listened to Concubine Li's inform: "Sister don't worry, this palace will arrange it." ”

Waving his hand to indicate that he knew, Yu Zhao still didn't look back. Zhuo Yao saw her coming and hurriedly greeted her. "Niangniang, it's a big day, but I want to go back to the palace."

Yu Zhao shook his head: "Go to Linfeng Building to blow the wind, and go directly to the Chinese Academy to pick up Ziyi after a while." ”

For some reason, Zhuo Yao noticed that her mood seemed to be a little wrong, and asked with concern, "Is Niangniang unwell?" ”

Yu Zhao hurriedly shook his head: "It's okay, but it's hotter." ”

After being speechless all the way, when he arrived at Linfeng Tower, Feng An was already waiting downstairs, and when he saw Yu Zhao coming, he stepped forward and saluted: "Concubine Chen is here, Your Majesty has been waiting for a long time." ”

It was clearly a hot day, and the wind was dying of heat, Yu Zhao only felt the chill born from his heart, and dragged up the stairs with heavy steps. Emperor Yuan was the only one on the Linfeng Tower, facing the chessboard, controlling the black and white chess pieces, and setting up one chess game after another, interlocking, and the two sides could not see whether they won or lost.

Hearing the movement, Emperor Yuan did not raise his head. "Yu girl, come and accompany me for the next game." As he spoke, the white son fell, and the black man's bureau was completely broken, and he was taken into the hands of Emperor Yuan.

Yu Zhao didn't move, but said, "Your Majesty, let's hurry up and talk about things." ”

After the chess pieces were all collected, Emperor Yuan looked up at her and sighed: "If you obey the order, I may not plan to arrange this game." ”

Hearing him say this, Yu Zhao's eyes lit up, and he wanted to work hard to solicit: "Actually, you don't have to go through such a bother, as long as Your Majesty gives an order, I can guarantee that I will not set foot in Dachu again in this life." ”

"I believe that you can guarantee that I don't believe in the prince." After speaking, Emperor Yuan stretched out his hand: "Show me that bracelet." ”

Not knowing how to take it off, Yu Zhao walked over and handed his hand out, Emperor Yuan only looked at it and sighed. "It's my negligence, you two are in the prime of life, and it is most common for you to be unable to hold your own affection, but it's a pity that it's ......" sighed again.

Yu Zhao didn't make an evaluation, and Emperor Yuan asked again: "Told Concubine Li?" ”

"Got it."

Emperor Yuan nodded: "That's it, Luo Yuan and his party, it's time to prepare, the Son of Heaven decree is given to you, when the matter is completed, go pick up your mother and leave, and there will be no concubines in the world after that." ”

Yu Zhao didn't answer, and Emperor Yuan didn't speak anymore.

After being silent for a long time, Yu Zhao pleaded in a low voice: "The risk is too great, in fact, there is no need to involve the Fifth Highness." ”

Emperor Yuan immediately replied: "The person who seeks glory at the tip of the knife is the most cautious, Yu Cheng and Wen Jiang have been lurking for so many years, they are not vegetarians, only Ziyi's piece of meat is here, so that these two old foxes can enter the trap." ”

"Your Majesty is not afraid that I will harm him?"

"You won't." Emperor Yuan replied without hesitation, he had been a king for many years, and Yu Zhao's temperament was clear. For Chu Ziyi and Chu Zikai, since they have treated them sincerely, they will never harm them for the sake of profit, and will even do their best to protect them. "You know what way is the clear way, and if you are afraid that Ziyi is in danger, you must act according to the plan."

Just like that day in the Son of Heaven Palace, Emperor Yuan's tone was unquestionable, which made Yu Zhao feel powerless again, and he didn't want to do this kind of thing again in this life. did not wait for Emperor Yuan to open his mouth to persuade him to retreat, and bowed first.

Yu Zhao went downstairs, his expression was indifferent, and he kept walking forward, the palace road looked like there was no end, and it was easy to walk to the palace gate, and he was stopped. Zhuo Yao reminded: "Niangniang, His Royal Highness is about to get out of school, it's time to pick him up and take him back to the palace for dinner." ”

yes, the time has come. Yu Zhao looked at the sunset outside the high palace wall and was stunned for a moment. Slowly turned around and went in the direction of the Guoxue Platform, before it arrived, Chu Ziyi greeted him in three steps, one jump, two steps and one jump, still holding a flower picked from nowhere in his hand, and happily ran over to give it to Yu Zhao: "Mother, send you." ”

Yu Zhao took it, and Chu Ziyi immediately said: "I know all the poems taught by the master today, and I will recite them to my mother later." I have to learn more tomorrow, and I will recite it to my mother. ”

"You don't have to go to school in a few days," Yu Zhao squatted down to wipe his sweat, tried his best to stabilize his emotions and said to him, "I'll take Ziyi to Luoyuan to play." ”

Chu Ziyi was a playful person, and he was so happy to hear the news that he danced with his hands and asked questions all the way.

"Is my father going?"

Yu Zhao replied: "Let's go first, and my father will come in a few days." ”

"Is the third brother going?"

Yu Zhao didn't answer, and silently led him forward.