In the palace.

Xiao Cheng came back from outside after purchasing, and went to the queen's palace to report the situation.

Zhong Xiaoshu lazily lay on the chaise longue paved with bamboo mats, squinting at Xiao Cheng.

"In the future, you have decided all these things, and you don't have to report to the palace from time to time."

Since Xiao Cheng sat in the position of the big butler, although her actions sometimes made people feel strange.

But Zhong Xiaoshu only thought that she had the idea of flying on the branches, and it was not Yin Zhige who started, so she didn't bother to care.

Everyone in the palace has weaknesses, some are greedy for money, some are greedy for power, and she Xiaocheng is just like those mortals.

Xiao Cheng also knew in his heart that Zhong Xiaoshu turned a blind eye to her because she seemed to be under Zhong Xiaoshu's control.

Therefore, she needs to report her exit from the palace from time to time, so that Zhong Xiaoshu "knows everything about it" so as not to arouse suspicion.

However, this time out of the palace, after Xiang Zejiang's matter, she had to push and help in secret.

She deliberately glanced at the hot weather outside, and thought of an explanation.

"Mother, the weather in this summer is really hot, it's really uncomfortable.

However, this time, the slave found a shaved ice stall outside, where the shaved ice was sweet and cold, and it was very delicious. ”

"Shaved ice?"

As soon as he thought of the word "ice", Zhong Xiaoshu seemed to be able to perceive its cool coolness.

His eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "You really have shaved ice?" ”

"Yes, it seems to be a kind of food that has been introduced from the Gentiles.

Ice cubes are mixed into milk, chopped into pieces, drizzled with sauce and eaten on a summer day. ”

Xiao Cheng narrowed his eyes and laughed, "If Niang Niang eats it, she will definitely be able to kill the heat of this summer." ”

"Really?"

Zhong Xiaoshu suddenly became interested and suddenly got up from the recliner.

"Then what are you waiting for, hurry up and take this palace over to take a look.

If this shaved ice is really that good, he will invite the chef into the palace and make it for the emperor. ”

Xiao Cheng saw Zhong Xiaoshu's excited appearance, and was secretly proud in his heart.

But thinking about his plan, he found another excuse, shook his head and said, "Niangniang, it is inconvenient for Xiao Cheng to go with me." ”

"Why?"

"Xiao Cheng has just returned to the palace, and there are still many things to take care of.

I'm afraid that the people under my hands don't know, messing up the rules and regulations, and delaying the emperor's food, clothing, housing and transportation, it will be bad. ”

Xiao Cheng said, and pretended to be pitiful.

"Why don't you go by yourself? When the lady introduced the cook to the palace, Xiao Cheng was also satisfied. ”

Zhong Xiaoshu thought about it, felt that it was the same, and nodded in agreement.

quickly changed into civilian clothes, took Qing'er and walked out of the palace.

It's just that what they don't know is that at this time, Xiao Cheng suddenly released a carrier pigeon and notified Xiang Zejiang outside the palace.

After Zhong Xiaoshu left the palace, he looked for the address given by Xiao Cheng, and sure enough, he saw a stall selling shaved ice.

The business of the stall was very good, and the side was full of people, and in the hot summer, there were still many people waiting in the back to buy.

Although Zhong Xiaoshu changed into casual clothes, he still had a long skirt for a rich and noble family.

The difficulty of walking, coupled with the sweltering heat of the summer, soon caused her to sweat a lot.

Qing'er couldn't bear it, so she pulled Zhong Xiaoshu to sit under the big tree, "Niangniang, you wait here, Qing'er will help you buy it." ”

Zhong Xiaoshu grabbed Qing'er's hand, "Good Qing'er, this kind of thing will trouble you." I got it myself. ”

"It's okay, Qing'er is used to it."

Qing'er deliberately showed a greedy smile, "When I buy it back, Qing'er will also eat one."

Therefore, Niangniang should let Qing'er go, otherwise Qing'er will not feel at ease eating. ”

Zhong Xiaoshu smiled helplessly, so he had to respond, and watched Qing'er pinch the silver and pour into the crowd.

It's really hot in the summer, and the trees are constantly chirping cicadas, which is annoying.

She wiped her sweat, glanced at a few guards on the side, and said, "You guys have worked hard, sit down for a while." ”

The guards were about to sit down, but for some reason, they suddenly felt dizzy.

The body stumbled and fell straight down.

Zhong Xiaoshu sat there, startled.

Before he could react, he suddenly felt the back of his neck weigh and fainted.

At this time, Xiaoqing finally squeezed out of the crowd, and only saw a few guards lying on the ground.

When he didn't see Zhong Xiaoshu, he was suddenly so frightened that only one of the seven souls remained.

At this time, after Zhong Xiaoshu was knocked unconscious, he was casually transported to a remote corner.

The man in black pulled out a knife and stabbed at Zhong Xiaoshu fiercely.

Who knew that at this time, Yin Zhige appeared and kicked the man in black away.

The man in black didn't expect it, and when he saw Yin Zhige with angry eyes, he immediately expected that his plan would be revealed.

was afraid that Yin Zhige would be ambushed nearby, so he could only dodge and run away.

Yin Zhige snorted coldly.

The poor man doesn't chase it, and he doesn't bother to chase it.

He turned around to check Zhong Xiaoshu's condition, and after knowing that she was fine, he gradually became relieved.

After Zhong Xiaoshu woke up, he felt a little shaky, but he was soft under him.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Yin Zhige's smiling and handsome face.

"Are you awake?"

Zhong Xiaoshu nodded, looked around, it was in the carriage, "Zhige, why are you ......?"

She remembered that she had been knocked unconscious, and she still felt some pain in the back of her neck, which could not have been a dream.

Yin Zhige just held her hand, his face full of gentleness.

"When you leave the palace in the future, you must be careful. If something happens to you, I'm afraid I won't be able to bear it. ”

"It's okay, I'm fine."

For Yin Zhige, Zhong Xiaoshu was also moved by love, but thinking that today's things were unusual, he asked again.

"Zhige, what attacked me this time?"

"It's Xiang Zejiang's people."

Yin Zhige glanced at Zhong Xiaoshu, and when he saw her pair of slender eyebrows, he wryly smiled and rubbed away her sorrow.

"But don't worry, it's just a small time at the end of the road, don't be afraid."

"But it's these small nights that will be reckless ......"

Thinking of this, Zhong Xiaoshu felt faintly worried.

"If the concubine encounters any misfortune this time, there is no loss for Xichuan, but if his purpose is the emperor......"

"Hey!" Yin Zhige was suddenly a little displeased, looking at her with displeasure in his eyes.

"Who said there was no loss to Nishikawa?

Xichuan has lost you, the virtuous queen, just like the court has lost a king.

In the future, you are not allowed to despise yourself anymore. ”

As he spoke, he saw Zhong Xiaoshu with a look of self-reproach and sighed.

"It's okay, I also left my hole cards. That Xiang Zejiang probably didn't know that he had been betrayed by the people around him. ”

Zhong Xiaoshu paused, thoughtful.

The carriage entered the palace all the way, and the towering city wall seemed to cut off all Xiang Zejiang's ambitions.