The spring of the imperial capital of Yaoguo has always been less rainy, this year is rare and rainy, the biggest rainstorm since the beginning of spring is near the end of the day, countless people silently pay attention to the escort team finally arrived in the imperial capital, dejected into the palace.

The convicted princess-to-be was kidnapped halfway through.

When the news spread inside and outside the palace in just half a day, and almost everyone felt deep regret or scolded Bai Qige's betrayal of the enemy, it was only half a day later, and the sudden situation made people jaw-dropping, and they didn't know how to react - the kidnapped felony prisoners took the initiative to return to the palace.

Bai Qige came back by horse, Su Buqi did not go along, after the tall horse, only followed by a young man with blue eyes and a girl with no spirit, the people who originally gritted their teeth and hated Bai Qige saw that her face was calm, and her whole body was still graceful and arrogant, somehow, I couldn't remember the foul words that I wanted to scold, I only vaguely remembered that this woman was once called a war concubine, and was once admired by the soldiers of the Northern Expedition, and even held a short sword in front of the Yizhuang Gate to protect the current prince, with a piercing gaze and mighty and proud.

It seems that there is no possibility of submission and betrayal in her bones.

Nanxin County Shou had already exaggerated the description of Bai Qige and the prisoners, and the palace guards saw Bai Qige appear in front of the door without fear, all of them were like facing a great enemy, and the weapons in their hands were nervous, and surrounded the group of three.

"I want to see the emperor." Bai Qige jumped off the horse, turned around and handed the Cuihuang sword to Ning Xidrunk, signaling to the guards that he was not in danger.

At this time, Song Mujie, the head of the guards, was not present, and a group of palace guards did not even have the qualifications to meet Emperor Yao on weekdays, how could they dare to casually say that it was not allowed? Just as you looked at me and I looked at you, I only heard an exclamation behind me, and then someone pushed away the guards in a circle and rushed to Bai Qige: "Princess! ”

"The court?"

I don't know if Bai Qige was unlucky, or if he was lucky by chance, he happened to pass by the war court that had just returned from the general's mansion. The palace guards all know the skills of the war court, plus he is usually honest and simple, and his popularity is not bad, for the sake of his face, a group of guards are finally willing to put down their weapons and no longer stare at Bai Qige.

"Everyone, please make it convenient, the crown princess has not defected, as long as she explains clearly, the emperor will not blame. If the emperor asks about today's matter, I am willing to take all the responsibility, and it will definitely not affect everyone, please! ”

The battle court trusted Bai Qige ten thousand, and she didn't need to say anything, she had already bowed down and pleaded with the other guards. Ye Huawan naturally felt uncomfortable when she saw him like this, knowing that this was all caused by her recklessness and casual listening to others, so she could only bite her lip and lower her head, pretending not to hear or see, lest she die of shame and self-blame.

A group of palace guards finally agreed to let go, but asked ten of them to follow Bai Qige just in case, Bai Qige didn't plan to make any trouble, and he didn't care who was watching behind him, so he happily agreed and pulled Ye Huawan in the direction of Ziyun Palace. Zhan Ting looked at Bai Qige and then looked back at the direction of the East Palace, and couldn't help but be confused, followed by Bai Qige and asked in a low voice, "Doesn't the crown princess go back to the East Palace first?" Your Highness has always been very concerned about you......"

"Don't go back yet, otherwise it will affect Chenjing." Bai Che didn't stop, and a faint smile appeared on his lips, "Maybe you haven't been able to see each other for the past two days, help me tell him, wait a minute, I will definitely go back." ”

The stakes are complicated things that Zhan Ting can't figure out, he only knows one thing, whether it is Bai Qige or Yi Chenjing, he only needs to deliver absolute trust, every word they have said, the oath they promised, without exception, will be fulfilled.

Seeing that Zhan Ting nodded again and again, Bai Qige suddenly withdrew his smile again, frowning slightly: "Zhan Ting, Ye Zi and I went to explain to the emperor about the prisoner robbery, this matter has nothing to do with Ning Gongzi, you send him to the emperor ** for a short rest." In addition, I want you to pay attention to one person. The corner of his eyes swept over the guards who were not far behind him, and Bai Qige deliberately lowered his voice: "Look at Song Mujie, he seems to be still in contact with Yi Chenxuan." ”

According to the nature of Zhan Ting, he should not hesitate to nod and take it, but to Bai Qige's surprise, the blank look on Zhan Ting's face deepened, and he responded after a while.

"Crown Princess, Chief Song...... Song Mujie is dead! The body was just fished out of the Royal Garden Lake yesterday......"

The footsteps of walking suddenly stopped, and Bai Qige looked at the battle court incredulously, the expression on the face that never lied was real, and there was no joke at all.

Song Mujie...... He's dead?

Assuming that Song Mujie has some contact with Yi Chenxuan, and everything he does is also instructed by Yi Chenxuan, then he should be Yi Chenxuan's confidant left in the palace after being driven to the border and sealing the queen, Yi Chenxuan has no reason to kill him, right? Or is Song Mujie's death really just an accident?

Sensing that the guards behind him were a little nervous, Bai Qige hurriedly raised his steps and walked in the direction of Ziyun Palace, his voice much lower than just now: "Do you know how Song Mujie died?" Murder or accident? ”

"I can't tell," Zhan Ting shook his head, "At night, someone heard the cry for help, and it was cut off after only a few shouts, and the black light blinded only estimated that it was the direction of the Imperial Garden, and the next day, during the day, it was found that the body of Chief Song was sunk in the lake." There were no external injuries on his body, but Mr. Song has always been cautious and can swim, so he shouldn't slip and fall into the lake and drown. ”

"In other words, the likelihood of being killed is the greatest." A person suddenly interjected in the slant to speak, and the focused Zhanting was startled, seeing that he was drunk on the side, and scratched his head embarrassedly. Ning Xidrunk held the folding fan and nodded Bai Qige's shoulder, and pointed back with the other hand: "Bai Maiden should let the war guards go, I still have to rely on the war guards to lead the way to see the eldest prince!" ”

Ning Xi is drunk and relies on the eldest prince to like KitKat antiques and has been in and out of the palace a lot, how can he rely on the war court to lead the way? Bai Qige immediately understood that Ning Xidrunk was reminding her that talking too much to the Zhan Ting would only lead to one more person being suspected, and even if there were more doubts, it was better to let the Zhan Ting leave first. Chao Ning Xidrunk nodded gratefully, Bai Qige took Ye Huawan to say goodbye to Ning Xidrunk and Zhan Ting, and then sped up his pace, and the goal went straight to Ziyun Palace.

Ye Huawan didn't know much about what had happened recently, and the war court also forgot to tell Bai Qige that Emperor Yao had not seen anyone behind closed doors, so at this time, Bai Qige didn't know that this trip of defense would not help her in any way, and all she could get was an unexpected "surprise" that she had never thought of.

Compared with before, the Ziyun Palace is much more silent, I heard that Gonggong Tao said that Emperor Yao's physique has been weak and easy to get cold recently, so the doors and windows are closed all day, and he doesn't even want to hear the slightest noise, only a few eunuchs and palace maids who are waiting outside the hall are left, and there is no one left in the palace, only Gonggong Tao himself is waiting at the door. On the day of Concubine Jing's death, Bai Qige saw Emperor Yao weaken overnight, and he could understand what Gonggong Tao said, the only thing he didn't understand was only one thing - when did Ziyun Palace start to be full of incense?

"The emperor said that he always had nightmares when he slept at night, and he suspected that there were little ghosts, so he asked the master to do a ritual, and then the Buddha incense in the hall continued, and it was smoky all day long." Listening to Gonggong Tao's tone, he seems to be very puzzled and disgusted by Emperor Yao's approach, and so is Bai Qige, in her impression, Emperor Yao is a person who will never have anything to do with strange forces, but the queen has a lot of faith, and she has to kneel in the Buddha Hall every day.

Looking at the closed door of the palace, Bai Qige took a deep breath: "Please also ask Gonggong Tao to report it, it's okay not to meet, as long as the emperor is willing to listen to me and say a few words." ”

"Minions go and try, Princess Qi'an wait."

In less than half a moment, Gonggong Tao withdrew from the hall, closed the door and turned around and shook his head. In fact, Gonggong Tao had already guessed that Emperor Yao would not see Bai Qige, and when he saw that she was tired and couldn't bear to refuse directly, the result was still the same - Emperor Yao didn't even see the crown prince, and even the occasional Sui Liang, who was a confidant, couldn't enter the door, how could Bai Qige make an exception?

Bai Qige was a little anxious, and at the same time felt strange, Emperor Yao had previously ordered someone to escort her back to the palace, but now that she came back, she ignored it? So what should she do, run to the heavenly prison and confine, or go back to the East Palace to reunite with Yi Chenjing as if nothing happened? No, don't listen, Emperor Yao's reply is really confusing.

Just when Bai Qige and Tao Gonggong were at a loss, a low summons mixed with a cough suddenly came from the inner hall: "Tao Shihai, you come in." ”

"The minion is coming!" Xu didn't listen to Emperor Yao's call for too long, Gonggong Tao was overjoyed, and he was busy trotting all the way into the hall, while Bai Qige continued to wait outside the hall, and this wait was half an hour.

When Gonggong Tao came out again, his face was not very good, his eyes did not dare to make contact with Bai Qige, dodging, and he refused to answer Bai Qige's inquiry, and went straight to the door and called the ten guards who came with Bai Qige, and then carefully took out a scroll of holy decree in his sleeve and unfolded it tremblingly.

"The emperor and the emperor have decreed that Bai Qige, a criminal who collaborated with the enemy, will be put on death row and ...... Pick a day to behold! ”

With a grunt, Bai Qige's heart sank fiercely, and in an instant, it was like five thunderbolts, and his heart seemed to be in chaos.

Ask, chop.

This is the end of her desperate life and life and death crisis? It's so abrupt and unbelievable.

Ye Huawan reacted for a long time before she was sure that she had heard correctly, looking at Tao Shihai's pale face, and then at Bai Qige, who was stunned, staggered back two steps, and fell to the ground.

"Sister Bai is wronged! It's me, it's me who was wrong, Sister Bai didn't do anything! Your Majesty, open the door, listen to me, Sister Bai is really wronged......" The little owner of Yiye Villa, who also couldn't accept such a result, crawled to the inner hall with his hands and feet, crying hoarsely and hoarsely.

The door to the inner sanctum remained closed, except for the dull cough and merciless whispering, cold and resolute.

"Those who intercede will be punished with the same crime."

There was silence for a moment, Ye Huawan knelt in place, the arm stretched forward fell suddenly, but the heart-rending angry scolding suddenly sounded: "Faint Jun!" Da Dusk Jun! You wronged Sister Bai! You're faint—"

Even though he was tightly covered by Grandpa Tao's mouth, Ye Huawan still struggled, her mouth whined, and tears crackled and fell, staining Grandpa Tao's clean clothes. Gonggong Tao didn't have the heart to pay attention to the holy decree that was trampled on the ground, and stopped Ye Huawan from continuing to scold with one hand, and waved at the guards waiting next to him with the other: "Take it down, take Princess Qi'an to the prison, don't make a fuss!" Oops-" The pain in the palm of his hand made Tao Gonggong couldn't help but exclaim, and when he looked down, he was bitten by Ye Huawan, and a string of blood beads flowed down the corner of the girl's panting mouth.

"Girl, silly girl, why don't you know what's wrong!" Gasping and holding back the pain, Gonggong Tao squatted down and wiped away his tears for Ye Huawan through his sleeves, his voice was so light that only the girl in front of him could hear it, "Go find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and tell him what happened here, the emperor is crazy, and he must quickly find a way to save Princess Qi'an!" ”