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White as frost shortly after his death. The emperor's southern tour was put on the agenda. With the matter of the southern tour approaching. A lot of questions arise as well. First of all, after the emperor's southern tour. Who should act as the agent of the state? The four sons of the first emperor. Dead to death. Scattered scattered. There's no one who can help. If the important affairs of the state are entrusted to the important ministers of the court. Meng Hongyu, who has always been suspicious, is not at ease. He didn't want to go to Gangnam. But you can't play with confidence. You also have to worry about a fire in the backyard.

It's a tricky matter. The Queen Mother was also very embarrassed. The Queen Mother even persuaded him not to go to Jiangnan at all. However. He insisted on going. Because. He knew that he couldn't help himself as an emperor. Maybe. This meeting is the only opportunity in his life to see his own country. He didn't want to miss out.

Later. It's finally settled: hand over the affairs of the harem to Ouyang Ying. The Queen Mother acts as the Governor of State. Prime Minister Xiao Wanzhong and other old ministers of the former dynasty assisted the Queen Mother in handling political affairs. The war and military power in the front should still go to Jiangnan to report to the emperor. Approved by the emperor's royal pen.

A month before departure. Meng Hongyu still hasn't decided whether he wants Xiao Ziling to accompany him.

Because Ouyang Ying's words woke up the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother still remembers that the reason why "Xiao Ziling was allowed to enter the palace at the beginning" was to hold Xiao Ziling in her hands. As a hostage to blackmail Xiao Wanzhong and a bargaining chip to restrain the Xiao family. So. The Queen Mother has explained the stakes to Meng Hongyu many times. and strongly asked Meng Hongyu to bring Xiao Ziling. However. Meng Hongyu is still hesitant.

I don't know why. There was a strong uneasiness in Meng Hongyu's heart. He always felt vaguely. Xiao Ziling is a bird that is not willing to be bound. Someday it will fly out of his hands. Disappeared without a trace. He was afraid of losing Xiao Ziling. Even if she never loved him again. Even hate him. He's going to keep her on a leash too. Day by day. Years and years.

He was afraid of losing. From small to large. In addition to getting the throne and the country. He's always been losing: losing his brother who lives and dies. A best friend who lost a knife in both ribs. Lost the love that never left the white. Meng Hongye's news has no trace of the world. Su Zirong is fragrant and the jade is gone, and the soul is immortal. The women around him fight for power and glory and wealth. and even used him again and again......

He spent more than thirty years of his life. Too much has been lost. Now. Step by step, he stepped into the threshold of middle age. There is nothing that can be done about the passage of time. I gradually became powerless for some people and things. He was afraid of losing again. Therefore. He just wants to firmly grasp the woman in his hand that makes him feel distressed and makes him reluctant. Don't let her disappear from his life.

Supervised by Qintian. The "good day and auspicious day" for Meng Hongyu's southern tour has been set. As the day of departure approaches. Xiao Ziling became more and more anxious. To know. She worked hard and racked her brains to design this series of interlocking "serial schemes" in order to let Meng Hongyu tour the south. And then. She can also take the opportunity to go down to Hangzhou with him. If Meng Hongyu is really determined not to let her accompany her. So. Her hard work in the past six months has really been in vain.

Of course. Xiao Ziling is determined that he will not let his previous achievements be wasted and fall short. Her clever little head. You can always come up with a good plan. However. This. Her "great idea" wants to work. The premise is to meet Meng Hongyu... That's a hard thing to do.

This day. Xiao Ziling wrote a letter to Ouyang Ying. Then he instructed Xiaoru to deliver the letter to Ouyang Ying. After Ouyang Ying received the letter. Take it apart and take a look. I saw that there were only ten big characters on the plain letterhead... Willow tops on the moon. People about after dusk.

After dusk. Ouyang Ying went to the Xihua Hall alone. Entered the Yukado. I saw Xiao Ziling standing under the peach tree. Waiting for her with a smile on his face. Spring is more than half over. The peach tree has already blossomed into a scorching peach blossom. The peach blossoms on the human face are red. Xiao Ziling under the peach tree. Smile brightly. Faint as a flowing cloud.

"Miss Ouyang is here." Xiao Ziling happily made a gesture of please. Said with bright eyes. I have commanded that tea be prepared. Inside please."

Ouyang Ying followed Xiao Ziling into the study. As soon as you enter the door. A faint aroma of tea came to my nose. It's refreshing. Cheerful mood. Ouyang Ying couldn't help but take a deep breath. said, "Sure enough, it's good tea."

"This is the best bergamot tea. My brother specially asked someone to go to the Lingnan area to find it. Fragrant, cool, sweet but not greasy. It also has the effect of soothing the liver, regulating qi, neutralizing and dissolving phlegm." After speaking. Xiao Ziling had poured a cup of bergamot tea for Ouyang Ying.

Ouyang Ying took a sip of tea. Sure enough, the mouth is sweet. Lips and teeth are fragrant. But. After tasting tea. She certainly doesn't forget the purpose of "people about after dusk". Thereupon. smiled indifferently and went straight to the topic: "Miss Xiao asked me to come. But what's the matter?"

"It's not a big deal. It's just that. There's a little thing I need your help with." Xiao Ziling said.

"Oh." Ouyang Ying gently put down the teacup. asked without hesitation. What's the matter?"

"Just that letter. You're good to go."

"Letter. I...... I burned it after I saw it." Ouyang Ying said. She's always been a cautious person. Although the letter sent by Xiao Zi was only ten words. It's not a big deal. But I can't help but be caught. made the Queen Mother suspect that she and Xiao Ziling were too close. Therefore. Ouyang Ying burned the letter.

As soon as I heard that the letter had been burned. Xiao Ziling stood up and walked to the desk. Roll out the letterhead. Licking ink with a pen. Ten more words were written. Willow tops on the moon. People about after dusk. Wait for the ink to dry. Xiao Ziling picked up the letter paper. Walk back to the coffee table and sit down. Hand the letterhead to Ouyang Ying. smiled and said, "Zi Ling wants to ask you to send this letter to the emperor."

Ouyang Ying had already taken the letter. I saw the ten words on the paper. Listen to Xiao Ziling say this. She couldn't help but raise her head in surprise and said, "Send ...... Show it to the emperor."

"Hmm." Xiao Ziling didn't seem to be joking at all. She nodded earnestly. When Miss Ouyang delivered this letter to the emperor. Suffice it to say that this letter was given to you by the palace maids after they picked it up in the imperial garden."

"That's ...... That's it." Ouyang Ying asked suspiciously.

"Hmm. Nothing needs to be said." Xiao Ziling nodded seriously again. Said with a slight smile. Such. The emperor will not know that I entrusted you with this letter. Isn't it?"

Oh, yes. Since it is only said that this letter was picked up by the palace maids in the imperial garden. So. It won't make people suspect that she and Xiao Ziling are getting close. Do Xiao Ziling this favor. It's just a gesture. You can also earn personal favors. Ouyang Ying nodded. Hand the letter to Xiao Ziling and said." You find an envelope. Tomorrow. I'll just send it for you."

Ouyang Yingyi said that he was willing to help. Xiao Ziling smiled happily. I hurriedly found an envelope and packed the letterhead. And then. Carefully handed the letter to Ouyang Ying: "Miss Ouyang Ying must send this letter to the emperor."... To know. Happiness for the rest of my life. It's all up to it.

"Don't worry. Miss Xiao's entrustment. Ouyang Ying will definitely do it." Ouyang Ying is also willing to "help others" and earn Xiao Ziling's favor.

The next day in the afternoon. Ouyang Ying went to the Qiankun Hall after freshening up.

Arrived at the Imperial Study. Ouyang Ying presented the letter to Meng Hongyu: "The palace maid in charge of sprinkling and sweeping the Imperial Garden has sent this letter to the concubine. Said it was picked up in the Imperial Garden. The concubine opened it and looked at it. Just two lines of poetry. It's only a few words. But I don't know if there is any deep meaning in it. The concubines did not dare to be careless. Therefore, I brought it to the emperor to take a look."

Meng Hongyu took the letter from Ouyang Ying's hand. Open the letter and take a look. It's really just two lines of poetry. However. Take a closer look.. This is not Xiao Ziling's handwriting.

"The willow tops on the moon. People about after dusk".. Who is this Xiao Ziling "about after dusk"... If it weren't for being accidentally picked up by the palace maid. Is this letter about to be delivered to a man? Meng Hongyu couldn't help but think of the scene he saw with his own eyes in Xihuatang: Xiao Ziling and Zhan Zhan chatted under the lamp. Laughing.

My heart was filled with an inexplicable anger. Meng Hongyu's face changed in an instant. Put that letter on the table. Then he turned around and said to Ouyang Ying unhappily, "You go out."

Ouyang Ying didn't know why Meng Hongyu suddenly got angry. However. The purpose of her trip was to deliver Xiao Ziling's letter to Meng Hongyu. Now the letter has been delivered. She didn't want to stay in the Qiankun Hall any longer. Then he turned around and exited the imperial study.

Ouyang lingered and left. Meng Hongyu quickly picked up the letter from the table and read it carefully. That's right. These two verses. It is indeed from the hand of Xiao Ziling. His hands trembled slightly in anger. Crumple that letter into a ball. Hold it tightly in your hands......

Because of anger. The veins on his fair forehead protruded. There was a raging rage of anger in his eyes. After throwing the paper ball in his hand against the wall. He shouted, "Mr. Li."

Li Zhao hurriedly came in from outside the door. Lowering his head, he replied in a low voice, "The slave is here."

"When I go on a tour of the south, I have to take Xiao with me. You go and tell the Ministry of Internal Affairs to take care of it.".. He finally decided to take Xiao Ziling on a southern tour. Otherwise. Let her secretly in the palace with people "about after dusk".So. When he comes on his southern tour. The cuckold is set.

"Slaves obey." Li Zhao was afraid of "burning himself with anger", so he hurriedly ran out of the imperial study in three or two steps.

It all fell into place......

The news that the emperor was going to take Xiao Ziling on his southern tour was spread to Xihuatang. Xiao Ziling was overjoyed.. Four years into the palace. It's her happiest. The happiest day. Finally. She's going to escape from this gorgeous cage. Step by step, step by step out of the darkness and into the light. It's time to fly from hell to heaven. From now on. There is no love to bind her anymore. There was no more conspiracy to frame her. There is no man named Meng Hongyu who can hurt her anymore......

Freely. beckoned to Xiao Ziling from a distance......