Wan Ning thought that she could leave the palace, and it was a great grace not to abide by the rules of the palace. What she didn't expect was that there was an even bigger surprise to come.

The emperor tilted his head and quietly looked at the incense burner resting on the low table not far away, and occasionally green smoke came out, which was really not a fine spice. He said: "Since you like Guanxiang so much, all the Guanxiang that was paid tribute to the southeast coast a while ago this year will be rewarded to you." ”

Hearing the emperor say this, it was completely unexpected by Wan Ning, she was stunned in place, and she didn't react for a while to thank her.

The Emperor looked at her with a smile.

Met the emperor's gaze, Wan Ning remembered. So he gave a big gift again. However, she fell into deep thought for a moment, why did the emperor reward so much? Is it just because of the guilt he felt about his father?

If there are other reasons, should they be accepted? He is the emperor, how can he not accept it?

The great grace you have given is not refused, you must accept it. After that, you are like a pawn on his chessboard, at his mercy. Is this how the Emperor uses his power to capture every one of his women?

How can such a powerful person get real affection?

Don't blame Wanning for thinking too much, at this time, she doesn't want to get any reward from the emperor. Just because he was disrespectful to the emperor that night, he is still kneeling. The emperor's grace at every turn will overwhelm her.

Because Wan Ning had been kneeling on the ground, the emperor casually added a little spice into the stove.

"You get up. The sweet fragrance is permeated, and there are beautiful women in the company, how comfortable and comfortable the picture is, you still play like this. ”

Wan Ning replied kindly: "It is indeed very comfortable and comfortable. ”

In fact, she thought of the scenes with Brother Ziang. Those memories and sweetness are buried deep in my heart, and no matter when I take them out and reminisce, they will still be fresh for a long time. But how dare she say it clearly?

"Then you don't get up yet?"

"The slave knows that he has committed a great sin."

"You also know that you are guilty."

"The slave and maid admit their guilt, but they have to commit this sin."

"So you're still going to sin in the future?"

"The emperor is wise."

As soon as these words came out, Wan Ning felt that she had knelt in vain this night. She didn't dare to look at the emperor, so she simply lowered her head.

In the end, it is the emperor, and joy and anger are never visible.

The air was cold for a quarter of an hour, and the emperor's question broke the silence: "My imperial power can't impress you, the wealth of the palace can't make you subjugated, and the honor that thousands of women look up to won't obsesse you, what do you want?" ”

Wan Ning raised her head slightly: "Back to the emperor, prosperity is nothing more than fireworks, and the loneliness that will eventually be scattered all over the place after that beautiful moment is the shadow of the water moon mirror flower, just like the fate of the Li family, how much risk it takes to enjoy wealth." Power, wealth, and honor are all psychedelic dreams. Sigh and float like a dream, for joy? In this palace, the years rise and fall, and the days are difficult to be peaceful. The women of the harem seem to be full of flowers, but they are lonely in countless cold and windy nights. What emperor's backyard doesn't have the wailing of thousands of fandels? Your Majesty, you must have heard the endless grievances of the harem women, right? ”

"Humph! It's a bustling fireworks. Do you want to be petted? ”

"The emperor's family has no special favors! The reason why he can be favored is just that he is addicted to beauty by a faint gentleman who does not know how to weigh it. Even if she is as beautiful as Daji, she will eventually be tarnished with the notoriety of 'ruining the country and water'. Another example is Xi Shi, Wu Yue fights for hegemony, women are like spinning tops in their hands, at the core of power, and women's fate is just reduced to a tool for power struggle, this is the fate of favored women. I hope that the emperor can return the slave and maid to peace, and the quiet years are the best destination. ”

The air fell silent again.

The fragrance in the room was a little lighter, and there was no green smoke coming out of the incense burner. The emperor didn't add any more incense, he got down from the couch, personally helped Wan Ning, and cast a gentle look at her.

Wan Ning never dared to look directly at the emperor.

The emperor who came to Wanning Palace tonight didn't say that he wanted to stay, stared at her for a moment, and left without saying anything.

As soon as the emperor left, Yan'er rushed over, and she helped Wanning to sit down on the bed.

The emperor stayed in Wanning Palace for almost two hours, and Wanning, who was kneeling, couldn't cry out for being tired, and at this time she could finally take off her disguise.

She lifted her legs, and her knees were very red and swollen.

"Miss, it must be painful, right?"

Wan Ning gently wiped the red and swollen area a few times with a brocade handkerchief: "It really hurts." For a moment, she smiled slightly, "But as long as the emperor can get through the hurdle in his heart, I am willing to hurt as much as I want." ”

Yan'er took the medicine box: "Miss, let's get some medicine." It will get better quickly after taking the medicine, and it will be two bruises tomorrow morning. ”

"Hmm."

After taking the medicine, Yan'er packed up the medicine box and sat down beside the bed guarding Wanning: "You can leave the palace now, don't you look forward to seeing Young Master Gao as soon as possible?" ”

"Of course I do! But now that his legs are like this, what should he say if his brother asks? ”

"You're wearing a long skirt and you're walking normally, you can't see it, but there's definitely some difference when you're good with your legs. Why don't you wait a few days before you go out? Save the young master from worrying. ”

Of course, Yan'er knew that Miss Wan was going to see the young master like this, and he would definitely ask questions. But she knows better that what the relationship between two people is afraid of is separation. Young Master Gao is the person that Miss can rely on the most in her life.

The next day, after lunch, Wanning still decided to endure the pain and leave the palace.

The first thing she did after leaving the palace was to go to Gaofu. At this time, Gao Ziang seemed to have just woken up, flipping through a book of soldiers on the bed.

"The emperor allows me to leave the palace at any time." Wan Ning told him the good news.

"Really?"

"Hmm."

Gao Ziang suddenly got up happily, sat cross-legged on the bed, and motioned for Wanning to sit down.

"But how could he have made such a decision?"

"He felt homesick and could go back to the Li Mansion to live. He probably felt ashamed of the Li family, and Father-in-law Zhang said the same. After saying that, Wan Ning hugged him and giggled.

"I like the way you're so happy."

However, Gao Ziang had already noticed that when Wan Ning sat down, her legs were obviously not flexible. He is very familiar with Wanning, she has received a good etiquette education since she was a child, but she is very particular about sitting.

He restrained his smile and asked, "Wanning, what's wrong with you?" ”

"What?"

"What's wrong with your leg?"

Wan Ning deliberately replied in a brisk tone: "I made a mistake and was punished by the emperor to kneel." You don't have to worry, it's just that your knee hurts a little. Therefore, the emperor also rewarded me with Guan Xiang, which is really exactly the same as what you gave me. ”

"Show me." Gao Ziang said sternly.

Wan Ning didn't dare to show him, but how could her strength be as big as a man who had practiced martial arts? She was forced to lift her skirt, and Gao Ziang saw her knees that had turned blue.