It turned out that there was a strand of hair left on his lapel.
The emperor carefully tied the knot on his little finger with skillful movements, not at all as clumsy as before. He called her over and tied the other end for her.
Wei Shuyi then realized that he was the person in the palace who was best at pretending to be stupid. He pretended to be unfamiliar just to watch her tie her hair with her own hands.
"alright."
By pulling back with both hands, he was able to add a thin trace in the middle of the waxing moon.
"Your Majesty, where did you hear about this custom?"
"Japan."
"Eh?" Wei Shuyi put his fingers close to the long hair, "Is there any allusion?"
"I swear by hooking my finger." He raised his head and sighed, "It's a pity that there's no full moon tonight, but my love for Yao'er will never fade."
The sudden and straightforward love will only make her feel frightened and want to escape after being moved.
In the past years, anyone who was sincere to her did not have a good ending, and until now, she has been unable to escape the tricks of fate.
Although Xie Yanci is the Son of Heaven, there have been many monarchs who have lost their kingdoms in the past...
At this thought, Wei Shuyi paused in thought: He was so devoted to state affairs that he could even postpone the imperial selection. The people of the country were far more important than the royal heirs. How could such a wise ruler suffer the turmoil of national destruction?
Besides, the family's innocence is still at stake. Even for the sake of her relatives, she must work together to protect his world!
"Yao'er, don't you have anything to say?"
"Your Highness, I am a humble and uneducated person, and this is the first time I've heard of this custom. Therefore, after racking my brains for a long time, I can only remain silent so as not to spoil the fun."
The emperor pretended to lean against her, but didn't pour all his strength into her. "Then I'll punish you by making you think about it for a night. Tonight, you must write a poem for me no matter what."
At certain moments, he is childish and cute.
He could have just given an order, saying that she wanted to stay at Sang Yuxuan, but he had to say it in the tone of "punishing her", and his tone was so innocent.
Jing Ning leaned against the window, wishing he could break through the paper: "Wow! The emperor hasn't entered the house yet, he's still outside!"
"Silly girl, keep your voice down. It would be bad if the emperor heard you." Jing An reminded helplessly, "This isn't his first time here. Why are you so excited?"
"The Emperor and the young lady were at odds before, and he deliberately avoided coming to our palace. Now he suddenly appears and throws the young lady against a tree trunk..."
"Ahem!" Wen Yu stood up and blew out the candle. "It's time to rest."
However, the lanterns in Chengqian Palace were always on.
Qian Dai knelt on the ground, not knowing how to comfort him. She could only join in the curses: "It's all Consort Wen's fault! She did it on purpose! She led the Emperor over!"
Just before the end of the incense stick, Imperial Concubine Jin specially ordered people to go to Changsheng Palace to inquire. After learning that Xie Yanci did not come back but went to Lin'an Palace instead, she was so angry that she almost cut the colorful feathered dress into pieces!
"The Emperor... he would never treat me like this. That day, Noble Lady Yi was pregnant, and I simply said I had a headache, but he left that person and rushed here immediately. Why tonight..."
"Your Majesty, this is not the Emperor's fault! To him, you are still his most beloved concubine! Otherwise, why would he abandon Noble Lady Wen and come to our palace?"
Imperial Concubine Jin wept silently, her gaze shifting to the teacup beside her: "I even personally brewed the Emperor's favorite Baihao Yinzhen tea, but he's gone."
"Your Majesty...Ah! Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
The teacup was smashed next to Qiandai, and the fragments scratched the back of her hand, but she still insisted on kneeling there, not daring to breathe.
This night, some are happy while others are sad.
Yu Huai also watched the stars at Yiqing Terrace in the middle of the night, and only walked down the steps slowly until the dawn.
A certain Imperial Astronomical Observatory official came forward to pay his respects, saying, "Master Imperial Master, I have already made some progress on the matter you asked me to investigate."
"explain."
"That man's name is Yu Pei. He originally lived in the capital, gathering a group of wandering beggars. He even took children! He said he would teach them astrology and that they could make a living with their skills..."
Yu Huai suddenly grabbed a piece of jade!
Then, the powder fell!
His voice remained steady and calm: "Speak to the point."
The man was terrified, but continued to nod and grovel as he replied, "Later, they were all summoned to the palace by Consort Xin. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager personally examined them, and only a few were selected to remain in Yonghua Palace. Among them, Yu Pei was the standout. I heard he would rather be castrated than work in the Astrology Department!"
"Oh? It's rare to find someone with such a strong character."
Yu Huai became interested and immediately wanted to meet the "man" who dared to challenge his authority.
The palace awarded by the emperor was called Qingming Pavilion.
After some renovations in the previously abandoned palace, a small room was designated as Yu Pei's residence. Although small, it had everything he needed, and he felt comfortable living there.
Apart from practicing Taoism, eating and sleeping, he never leaves this place.
Yu Huai stood outside the door and saw with his own eyes him walk towards the stone table with a hunched back, grab a steamed bun and start eating it. He looked unkempt, but also revealed a bit of uninhibitedness.
"Master Yu, how are you doing recently?"
He seemed to have guessed Yu Huai would come, and he picked up a pair of chopsticks and tapped the bowl beside him: "Master Imperial Master, haven't you had breakfast yet? I left you some white porridge and some side dishes, will you please have some?"
"Okay."
When Yu Huai walked into the courtyard, the first thing he saw was the raccoon slave quickly hiding in the corner.
"You... like to raise it?"
"Not really." Yu Pei finished the last mouthful of porridge. "I'm naturally afraid of things with sharp claws. It just so happens that it can help me with leftovers. We just keep each other company."
"The palace has strict rules, and you should know that even in the capital. Ordinary people are not qualified to keep raccoon slaves."
"Does the Imperial Master have the qualifications?" Yu Pei cleared the dishes, rolled up his sleeves, and went to the side to fetch water. "You eat first. When I get the well water, we'll wash together."
Yu Huai took a bite of the side dish. It was spicy with a hint of sweetness, which was just enough to neutralize the taste when paired with the tasteless white porridge.
"Before you start a war to punish me, you actually dare to eat what I gave you?"
"I am the Imperial Preceptor appointed by the Emperor himself. I am very skilled in divination and naturally know that there is no poison in it." Yu Huai did not stop. "It is Taoist Yu who is overthinking it."
"Then let me tell you something... You came here today just to give me a dead end, right?"
He took out a silk handkerchief and wiped the corners of his mouth, then replied with a faint smile: "Master Yu, why can't I just come to visit you and ask you to join my army? The power of life and death is the power of the emperor. I dare not kill people in the palace at will."
"Do you believe it yourself?" "Hmm?"
Yu Pei brought up a bucket of water and scooped up a ladle. "The result I just calculated clearly tells me that if the Grand Master wants to stand at the pinnacle of power, he is not second only to the emperor."
"Master Yu, do you want to accuse me of disrespecting the emperor?"
"There's no time, because ever since you stepped into Qingming Pavilion, my guilt has been established."
Yu Huai stood up and pretended to be confused: "I don't understand."
As soon as he finished speaking, Concubine Xin appeared outside the palace door!
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