Chapter 7: Willow Branches

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After a few snowfalls. The plum blossom in the courtyard is already in full bloom. Swaying under the moon. Proudly on the snow. Dark incense floating. The shadow is sparse and shallow.

"A plum blossom in the snow and moon. Mei Qingyue is bright and snowy. It looks clear on the outside and on the inside. Drink wine and chant poetry." (1). Such a beautiful moonlight is not suitable for drinking wine and chanting poetry, picking up the lantern and appreciating the plum. However. Xiao Ziling at this time. Like an ethereal lonely Hong, he walks alone. There was no one to drink and sing poetry with her. She lost the friendship that Su Zirong had given her. also gave up the love given by Meng Hongyu. Now. She is just like the cold plum in the corner. Lonely in the snowy night.

Since there is no one to drink wine and sing poetry? It's always okay to be alone and enjoy the plum blossoms. Thereupon. Put on a cape. Carrying a palace lamp. Zi Ling went alone to the back garden of Yongle Palace to enjoy the plum blossoms. to the back garden. Then she blew out the lanterns. Under the moonlight. I can vaguely see the four or five plum blossoms in the back garden blooming proudly. It bloomed more vigorously than the lone plum in the courtyard. Even the plum tree is yearning for liveliness. I can't stand the loneliness and loneliness.

Zi Ling stood quietly under the plum tree. Thoughts floating. It seems to be enjoying plum blossoms. It seems to be in a daze again. She stood there for a long, long time...... In the shadows behind the rockery. Zhan Zhan quietly looked at Zi Ling's back. It's been a long, long time......

I turned around and wanted to go back. Suddenly, I saw a faint figure behind the rockery. Zi Ling couldn't help but be startled. Busy asked in a low voice, "Who is it?"

The figure was silent. But there was the sound of squirming footsteps. Seems to be walking on snow. Zi Ling was frightened. Summoning up the courage, he raised his voice and asked, "Who the hell is it...... Don't be scary...... People are scary, scaresome ......"

"It's a lowly position." The shadow finally spoke.

Hear that familiar voice. Zi Ling knew that the man was Zhan Zhan. That's when I put my mind at ease. Slowly walked to the edge of the rockery and asked, "Why is Brother Zhan here?"

Oh, yes. How could he be here? Unknowingly, he always sneaks to Yongle Palace at night. Take a look at her figure. Smell her. Now. Should he tell her why he's here? Tell her about his thoughts and distress. Tell her about his affection and lovesickness.

"If you have something to do, report it to your mother." Suppressed the urge to complain. Zhan Zhan still had a cold face. There are no waves in the sound. Ruthless and clueless.

"What's the matter?" Zi Ling asked hurriedly.

"The matter that the mother told the lowly to investigate before. The lowly position has been clarified. Bai Zhaorong really asked the little eunuchs of the Internal Affairs Mansion to secretly get some cinnabar." Zhan Zhan continued. Bai Zhaorong and Mu Xue, the palace maid of Si'an Academy, secretly colluded......"

"Shhhh......h Signal Zhanzhan not to say any more if it is broken. That's not fun.

Hear here. Zi Ling knew it: it was exactly what she expected. This white as frost is now gradually becoming ruthless. And that Lin Yueyao. I really deserve it. Sister Rong. Your enmity. I don't need to report it......

After all, the joy of revenge outweighed the regret for Lin Yueyao's young life. Zi Ling couldn't help but chuckle. You and Zhan Zhan said: "This matter. Brother Zhan, don't talk about it to others. All. Go with the flow. Leave it to fate."

Yes. Just let Bai Rushuang take action. She's not going to stop it. And that Lin Yueyao is life or death. It's up to the frost to decide. Let Heaven decide

"That Liu Ruxin...... What are you going to do?" Zhan Zhan couldn't help but ask. As soon as I thought of it. He felt sorry for her. Now. She must hate that Liu Ruxin to death. If needed. He was willing to do it for her. I slashed the wicked woman. Avenge the death of the little prince.

"You...... I already know it." Zi Ling asked. I knew in my heart that it must have been the jade slave who told him about it.

"As long as the mother commands. Willing to ...... for the mother"

"This matter does not bother Brother Zhan. I'll take care of it myself." didn't wait for the exhibition battle to finish. Zi Ling politely declined Zhan Zhan's kindness. On the one hand. She doesn't want Zhan Zhan to get involved in harem conspiracy. Stuck in trouble; On the other hand. She had already sworn by it. The blood feud of her child. She must report it herself. Never lend the hand of others.

"If the lady is in need. I am willing to go to the soup for my mother. Or even dead. I am not afraid of lowly duties." Zhan Zhan swore to Zi Ling. And then. Raise your head. Staring at Zi Ling's eyes searingly.

Under the bright moonlight. Zi Ling also saw the fiery affection in Zhan Zhan's eyes. After the surprise. I couldn't help but have a hint of panic in my heart. She bowed her head slightly. Don't dare look him in the eye. He whispered, "It's late at night. Brother Zhan, let's go back quickly." After speaking, he picked up the palace lamp hanging on the plum tree. Walked back to the palace with a slight haphazard step.

Looking at her back as she faded away. Zhan Zhan felt sad for a while. There is also a hint of joy. It's sad that she's flustered. I am glad that I finally confided in my heart.

Zi Ling's heart beat like a drum. Hurried back to Yongle Palace. Just walked into the house. Yunu and Xiaoru happily surrounded them. The jade slave couldn't help but grabs Zi Ling's hand mercilessly. He cried with joy: "Miss, you are back. It really scared the hell out of me."

Zi Ling smiled and comforted her, "I'm going to the back garden to enjoy the plums. Isn't that just a moment. Look at how scared you look."

The jade slave couldn't help but burst into laughter. While reaching out to wipe away the tears on his face, he said, "Anyway. It's good to be back. It's good to be back."

Shinoru also put his mind at ease. He explained to Zi Ling: "There is a reason why Yu Nu is so worried. There was news from Cining Palace. Said that Liu Zhaorong was dead."

What the. Liu Ruxin is dead. How so. Zi Ling had doubts in his heart. Quickly asked, "How did she die. When is it? How I don't know."

"I don't know when I died. According to Nuo'er, who was next to Liu Zhaorong. After dinner. Liu Zhaorong hurriedly went out. and did not let the palace maids and eunuchs follow. Until the end of the day. Liu Zhaorong hasn't gone back yet. Noel and Princess Xinrou are in a hurry. So he went to report to the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother sent the eunuchs to find it. At last. Finally found ...... in the lotus pond of the Cold Moon Palace Liu Zhaorong floats on the lotus pond. It's already dead......"

The lotus pond of the Cold Moon Palace. Isn't it the lotus pond where she and Yunu were pushed down at the beginning? Zi Ling couldn't help but wonder in his heart. How could Liu Ruxin run to the Cold Moon Palace at night. Don't. It's because the prince who found out that he killed Zi Ling was revealed. Liu Ruxin committed suicide in fear of sin. Zi Ling guessed in his heart.

However. She immediately denied her speculation: no. If Liu Ruxin really wants to commit suicide. Why go so far to the lotus pond of the Cold Moon Palace to throw water. Moreover. Liu Ruxin is by no means the kind of person who will feel guilty for her viciousness. Thus the person who commits suicide in fear of sin. So to speak. Liu Ruxin was killed by someone.

"But he was killed." Zi Ling hurriedly asked.

"We don't know. I only know that the emperor has ordered the Internal Affairs Office to investigate this matter." Xiaoru said.

Liu Ruxin is dead. So at the moment. Zi Ling should be happy. After all. Liu Ruxin is the culprit who killed her royal son. But why. But there was a trace of sadness in Zi Ling's heart. Don't. She was sad that she couldn't kill Liu Ruxin with her own hands.

After a little sadness. More is still confused: who killed Liu Ruxin. Suddenly. Zi Ling's mind flashed Zhan Zhan's cool face. She thought of him staring at her scorchingly, and said that she was willing to go to the soup for her, could it be that Zhan Zhan killed Liu Ruxin. But at that time. Zhan Zhan is in the back garden. Together, with yourself. No. It's also possible. Zhan Zhan only went to the back garden of Yongle Palace after killing Liu Ruxin.......

Seeing Zi Ling's brows tightened. A look of contemplation and meditation. Yu Nu was also secretly worried in her heart that Miss Fang Cai had gone out. What the hell is she going out for? Could it have something to do with Yoo Zhaorong's death? To know. That Liu Zhaorong killed the young lady's little prince. Miss doesn't know how much she hates her. Will Miss kill Liu Zhaorong because of this? No. Heaven forbid. Don't let Miss have anything to do with Liu Zhaorong's death.

The master and the servant are each having their own hearts. Pondering to myself. Suddenly. But I heard Guizi come to report that Li Zhao was coming.

LI Zhao. Isn't he supposed to be by Meng Hongyu's side? How could you come to Yongle Palace on such a cold night. Don't. Is Meng Hongyu here too? Come to think of it. Zi Ling's heart couldn't help but feel a little bit of anticipation.

Zi Ling hurriedly greeted him. saw Li Zhao coming in a hurry. Eyes wandered behind Li Zhao. But Meng Hongyu was nowhere to be seen. Original. Li Zhao came alone. Zi Ling couldn't help but feel lost in his heart. However. Still asked Li Zhao with a smile: "It's so late. What's wrong with Mr. Lee? But what's the urgency?"

"The slave has seen the concubine." Salute. Li Zhao continued to say softly. It was the emperor who ordered the servants to invite Niangniang to Cining Palace."

"Oh. So late to go to Cining Palace. But what's the matter?" Zi Ling asked.

"Well...... The minions don't know." Li Zhao said.

Listening to Li Zhao's words like this. Zi Ling added a trace of displeasure in his heart. Then he said sharply, "If you don't tell me what is the matter. Hongu won't go."

"Slaves only know. And, related to Liu Zhaorong's death." Li Zhao pleaded with a sad face. Let's ask the lady to move quickly......"

Liu Ruxin's death...... And what does it have to do with me. Zi Ling had doubts in his heart. However. I hurriedly changed my clothes. took Yunu and Xiaoru to Cining Palace.

The lights in Cining Palace are bright. Presumably. It's going to be a sleepless night.

Step into the Guangshou Hall. I saw a room of concubines sitting in the hall. These beauties are as lively as a flock of swallows on weekdays. But now they are all sitting in danger. Silent.

Meng Hongyu and the Queen Mother sat on the upper seat. I saw Meng Hongyu with a gloomy face. Stared at Xiao Ziling with sharp eyes. Before the spirit of the child salutes, please be greeted. Meng Hongyu shouted angrily: "Concubine Xiao. You are convicted."

Zi Ling couldn't help but be startled. However. She still fearlessly looked up at him. But he saw a fire of anger burning in his eyes. Under the flames. With a hint of intimidation......

Concentrate:

(1) Zhu Shuzhen. Poems on a Snowy Night to the Moon

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