Chapter 30: The Empty Mountains and Clouds (More on that later)
"I'm right, you're really going to go straight to the top."
Mei Xuanzhi looked at Dan Li with a smile.
Dan smiled back, "I don't know how the emperor's dinner tastes?" There are not many treasures in the palace......"
She winked at Mei Xuan, Mei Xuan, and then laughed in understanding, "Sure enough, you are also an interesting person." β
She patted Dan Li on the shoulder, "Anyway, remember the account you owe, double wages are not a small amount!" β
Dan Li rolled his eyes again, "Mei Xuan, I think, in fact, the two Pixiu statues at the gate of Ji Cairen's courtyard are more in line with your character, and it is more appropriate to place them in front of your courtyard." β
"Thanks for the compliment."
Mei Xuanzhi was not annoyed, he smiled and narrowed his eyes, his expression was five points cunning, three points cheerful, and two points profound-
"Actually, I asked him to carve those two Pixiu, and after carving, he put them at the door...... Pixiu, who only can't get in and out, just restricts his profligate temperament. β
"As for myself......"
Mei Xuan's attendant laughed, without the elegant demeanor that a palace concubine should have, "I think it's much more useful than Pixiu myself-it can only keep money, and I, the energy source keeps getting thousands of silver and gold." β
She patted Dan Li's shoulder again, "Little girl, it's time for you to go to bed." β
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When Danli arrived at the emperor's palace in Chengen's car, it was already the top of the moon, and the faint moonlight shone on the shadows of Liao.
Weiyang Palace is built on a high platform, at a glance, only to see the heavy cloud platform innumerable, the eaves and arches are slightly exposed. It has only been a few days since a heavy snowfall, and a shallow layer has accumulated on the glazed tiles, emitting a crystal cold light in the dark night.
Ascending the steps, bypassing the front hall and passing through the corridors, all around are exactly the same white jade railings and round windows with the word Fu, if it weren't for someone to lead, Danli would almost be lost in it.
Passing through the atrium, the front floor is paved with green jade cobblestones, and when you step lightly, it will make a slight pleasant sound, like elegant music.
This is probably a big deal done by Emperor Shun of the previous dynasty, Emperor Zhaoyuan is indifferent, and he loves the things of soldiers, but he is afraid that he will not have the patience to make these elegant and extravagant things.
Dan rolled his eyes, and his heart was full of thoughts, and he had already begun to estimate the value of these "round sound stones", how good would it be if he could break off two or three and take them away?
The dormitory was dim and the figures could not be seen clearly, but the guards around them stood in two columns, not moving in the cold wind.
"Cairen, please come with me."
The palace maid in the moon-white small crimson dress said softly.
It was another palace, and there seemed to be some books and other things in the middle, but the emperor was not here. Bypassing here, when he arrived at the open space behind, he saw Emperor Zhaoyuan wearing a black single robe, standing alone, silently wiping his spear.
There was light snow all around, and Songming was deliberately moved away, and the firelight shone faintly on his face. Emperor Zhaoyuan didn't care who it was, and still silently wiped the black and shiny hilt.
The wind whined, like the whispers of a man, and the unmelted snow chips were blown in all directions.
"You've always lived in Jinling?"
Emperor Zhaoyuan finally spoke, but he still didn't raise his head, silently wiping the tip of the gun. The snowy blade turned skillfully in his hand, like a brilliant silver flower in the dark night.
"Yes, I was born in the palace, and I haven't left Jinling in the past nineteen years."
Dan Li replied with a smile, looking unwitting, and when the last word came out, she lowered her head slightly, and a dark streamer flashed in the corner of her eye.
"Jinling is a good place ......"
Emperor Zhaoyuan was immersed in his emotions and didn't look up at her. The wind rolled up ice beads and landed on his face, and there was even more faintness and loneliness in the crystal.
"Yes, we really have a lot of delicious and fun in Jinling......"
When Danli said this, his eyes flashed with excitement, and he didn't know what he was longing for.
She said it casually, but who knew that Emperor Zhaoyuan heard it, but her eyes flashed, as if she had a lot of resonance-
"Yes, I remember that the begonia cake sold on the street is really delicious, cut it hot with a spatula, wrapped it in leaves, and it is silky and lingering when you bite into it, sweet but not greasy......"
Emperor Zhaoyuan recalled with a smile, as if he was still immersed in the sweet taste.
The next moment, as if he remembered something, he slowly restrained his smile. He gently lowered his spear, and someone had already stepped forward to put it on the weapon rack.
Emperor Zhaoyuan turned around and walked forward, Dan Lizheng was confused, and only heard him say lightly: "Keep up." β
Danli followed him back to the dormitory, where the lights were already lit.
The huge bed was covered with dark gold brocade, and it looked like an empty and dark night sky in the light. Emperor Zhaoyuan stood in front of the bed, let the palace people untie his ties for him, and then motioned for them to retreat.
"Come here."
His voice was low, slightly tired, and his eyes were slightly open, and he watched Dan Li come without hesitation, and his steps were quite brisk, as if he had no worries or concerns.
She was still smiling in the light, looking at his chest exposed under the drape of his robe, without any panic or embarrassment.
Still so shameless......
Emperor Zhaoyuan shook his head helplessly, but he was not as angry as last time.
Since that time, he didn't want to see her again, and only after returning to Beijing, when Xue Wen came to ask for instructions, did he say lightly, "Stay in the palace too!" β
Yesterday, she canonized her eldest sister as Zhaoyi, that noble and strong woman, when she proudly resisted in public, he also thought of her-
is also a golden branch and jade leaf, the same bloodline, why are the two sisters so far apart?
But he himself didn't know why the ghost sent her to serve the night tonight.
Perhaps, it was he who thought of Jinling again, and the person in front of him had the same memory of that city.
Perhaps, it's because she laughs heartlessly forever, and as long as she blends into this smile, she can no longer be entangled in loneliness.
Emperor Zhaoyuan shook his head, not wanting to think about so many "maybes", he took her into his arms, and without saying anything, the two fell into the wide and dark bed together.
The people of the outer palace neatly put down the heavy veils, and the candles were extinguished one by one, leaving only a night pearl at the head of the bed, glowing with a cold light in the dark.
She had just bathed, and was wearing only a gauze dress, and he ripped it off in three or two times, and Dan Li looked at him without shynessβ
"Your Majesty, this dress is my favorite ......"
Her dark eyes flashed, and the meaning was self-evident.
Emperor Zhaoyuan chuckled, "I will give you a better one." β
"But, I still lack a lot of clothes or something, some of the clothes in the south are unacceptable, some are too thin - it's too cold in the north!"
He leaned down and muffled her chatter.
Picking this kind of time to come to the lion to open her mouth, it is really her consistent style!
It wasn't until she was out of breath that he let go of her, "What else do you need, you make a list and let someone from the palace division send it to you." β
(The powerful plot is about to be released.,Smash the pink ticket in everyone's hand)