Chapter 115 Chapter 115 is the only genuine version...
Ji Nan Ke told Nanny Wan to pack up her things and naturally looked away.
Nanny Wan didn't understand why Ji insisted on having his own way.
She, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, had an affair with the emperor and even gave birth to a child out of wedlock. How could this be considered glorious? If this were to become public knowledge, her life and property would be at the mercy of the emperor. Ji Shi was now being coaxed by Ji Nan Ke, as if she were bewildered by phlegm. Nothing she said would avail.
Nanny Wan, feeling hopeless, took out the package she had packed long ago. Ji Nanke said, "Aunt, the carriage is waiting at the ceremonial gate. I'll help you out."
Ji wrapped herself in a cloak to hide her face covered with rashes.
"Aunt, if you take this step, you will become the emperor's favorite concubine."
She supported Ji and stepped out of the door.
Nanny Wan followed them silently, bundle in hand.
She looked back at the inner room. She was afraid that the few months she had lived here would be the last peace of her life.
Ji Nan Ke supported Ji and walked from the small courtyard to the ceremonial gate.
When getting on the carriage, he deliberately dropped the hood of his cloak, allowing everyone around him to see the rash on Ji's face.
It really is an epidemic. The servants turned pale and stepped back.
The carriage successfully left the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Looking at the bustling streets outside with people coming and going, Ji felt as if he were in another world.
Ji Nanke patted the back of her hand soothingly and said, "Let's go to Zhuangzi first. I will arrange the rest.
Ji touched his slightly hot cheeks.
She has had rashes since she ate peaches, but they have never been as severe as this time.
Because Ji Nan Ke said that she had to be more like the epidemic in order to leave the house, so she endured and did not apply medicine. Later, the rashes became more and more, and applying medicine was not of much use.
"Ke'er, will my face never heal?"
Ji was a little scared.
The only thing she has now is Yan Ge'er and this face.
"Don't worry." Ji Nanke replied casually, "I got a recipe for a facial mask. I'll apply it to you when we get to the manor. You still have a low fever, so get some sleep first. It's still an hour or two from here to the manor. I'll call you when we get there."
Ji was in a very bad mood. She leaned on Nanny Wan's shoulder and fell asleep soon.
When I woke up, I was already in Zhuangzi.
This was the most inconspicuous little farm under the name of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. In the past, when she was the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, she would not even take a second look at it. But now, after walking out of the small courtyard that had trapped her for several months, even such a small farm made her feel the beauty of the mountains and rivers.
For ten days in a row, I took medicinal baths, took herbal decoctions, and applied facial masks.
Doctor Fang, who came with him, used all his medical skills, and Ji's low fever finally subsided and his skin stopped itching. However, the red rashes all over his body did not disappear at all, but became even redder.
Ji occasionally stroked his face and forehead with his hand, and there were also bumps under his fingertips.
She stared at the bronze mirror day after day, and her anxiety grew.
She could only comfort herself that Ke'er would definitely wait until his face was completely healed before bringing him over.
"aunt."
Ji Nanke ran in excitedly, "The Emperor is here!"
Ji was so frightened that he almost dropped the bronze mirror in his hand.
"Ke'er, isn't it too fast? My face..."
She had not seen the emperor alone for a long time, and could only see him from afar during palace banquets.
Do we want her to accompany the emperor with this face?
"No, no, how about another day?"
Ji Nanke held her hand and said, "It's not easy for the emperor to come out. This is a rare opportunity. You can't just say no to it. You still have the marriage talisman."
Ji Nan Ke originally wanted to wait until she was fully recovered, but her face showed no signs of improvement at all.
Moreover, it is not up to Ji Nan Ke to decide when the emperor leaves the palace.
Xie Jing asked Xiao Yunzi to come and tell him that the emperor had a sudden urge to go to Taiqing Temple in disguise early this morning, so Xie Jing could find a way to coax him to come here and sit for a while.
She made a prompt decision: "They'll be here in half an hour. Go change your clothes."
"Madame Wan, go out and take a look. If anyone comes, come and tell us immediately. I'll help my aunt with her makeup."
"Go!"
There are very few farmers in this village, and the head of the village looks honest and simple.
Zhuangzi is far away from the official road and few outsiders pass by on weekdays. Therefore, when a luxurious carriage stopped nearby, it immediately attracted the attention of the farmers.
Xie Jing dismounted and helped the emperor down from the carriage.
The emperor, dressed in royal blue casual clothes and holding a folding fan, smiled and said, "This farm has beautiful scenery and is quiet. It's a relief that you found such a good place to rest. Tell me, is there anyone who wants to see me?"
Xie Jing showed the embarrassment of being discovered: "It's Ke'er."
"I knew it, you." The emperor held his folding fan against his forehead and smiled helplessly, "A ruler should never be too deeply in love."
"Father, Ke'er is different..."
Before he finished speaking, Ji Nanke came out. She was not alone, but a woman wearing a veil came out with her.
"Huh?"
Xie Jing was slightly surprised.
Ji Nan Ke told him that she hoped to meet the emperor in disguise alone. He thought she was working hard for their future, so he agreed.
Who is this woman?
The emperor also saw Ji Nanke. He treated his son Xie Jing like an ordinary father and said softly, "Jing'er, I know you love that girl. You are a prince. You can't lose your sense of proportion and rationality because of this little love. Understand."
Xie Jing agreed no matter what.
After scolding him for a few words, the emperor changed the subject and said, "The blueprint Ji gave me last time was quite good. I'll ask the Ministry of War to make it and give it a try. If it works well, you can go to the Fifth Army Camp and personally organize a Divine Arm Battalion. This will be your confidence in the future."
The emperor sighed, "When I first took this chair, it was truly difficult. Military power was controlled by the Duke of Zhenguo, and civil officials obeyed Prime Minister Song's orders. It took me a lot of effort to stabilize the government. I don't want you to follow my path."
This sincere heart was all for him, and Xie Jing certainly understood it.
"Father, I will do my best."
The emperor smiled with satisfaction and said, "If Ji girl is really the lucky star of Daqi, the girl destined by heaven, it won't be too late for you to become the queen in the future. Your mother was only a concubine in the palace back then, but now she is still the queen of Daqi. You don't have to rush."
As they were talking, Ji Nanke and the other two came towards them.
Ji was wearing a veil hat, and the layers of gauze hanging down obscured her face.
The two of them bowed to the emperor together. The emperor was in a good mood and he did not recognize that the person with Ji Nan Ke was Ji.
The emperor took the initiative and said, "Take me... take us in and have a seat."
"Please."
Ji Nanke led the way in front, and Ji followed beside her, looking at the emperor from time to time. She wanted him to recognize her, but was also afraid that he would recognize her, and was a little worried.
Xie Jing wanted to ask Ji Nan Ke who this person was several times, but he never had the chance.
The emperor walked into the main room, looked around, and praised: "This farm is quite nice, quite quiet, and the lotus flowers are in full bloom."
"Thank you for sitting down, sir." Ji Nanke said with a smile, "Not only are the lotus flowers blooming beautifully, but this year's newly brewed lotus tea also has a unique and wild flavor. Would you like to try it?"
"Okay."
The emperor agreed.
Ji Nan Ke then pulled Ji downstairs to prepare tea. As soon as they entered the inner room, Ji Nan Ke raised his hand and took off Ji's veil.
Ji was startled and tried to grab the veil.
"Aunt," Ji Nanke said coldly in a low voice, "I can still marry Xie Jing without you. And what about you? Will you die suddenly, or will you be imprisoned for life? This is your only chance, and you don't even seize it. Are you still waiting for him to leave the palace on a whim and run into you by chance in the future?"
She directly handed the brewed tea to Ji.
"go."
Ji took a deep breath and walked out with the tea.
She lowered her head and placed the tea in the emperor's hands.
The emperor thought he was just an ordinary servant and picked up the tea bowl. Maybe it was because it was a hot day, so the tea was not hot, but iced and had some □□ added. The tea was mixed with the aroma of milk, and it tasted like nothing he had ever tasted before.
"good."
The emperor praised him and wanted to ask for a reward, but when he looked up, he saw a face covered with rashes. He was startled and quickly recognized Ji.
"Is it you?"
Ji looked at him cautiously, her eyes full of tenderness and affection.
The emperor has seen many beauties and has no shortage of beauties around him. In the past, Ji had the gracefulness and affection of a Jiangnan beauty, which made him look at her more often, but now, just this face made him feel sick.
He was the emperor, he never needed to hide his likes and dislikes. Ji Shi was stabbed to death by the unreserved disgust in his eyes.
"Jing'er, did you arrange this?" asked the emperor.
Xie Jing wanted to say no, but the emperor didn't want to hear it anymore. He didn't want to completely disrespect his son. He drank his tea in one gulp and said coldly, "It's getting late. Let's go."
After all, Ji Nan Ke had never used the marriage talisman herself. Seeing that he was about to leave, she pushed Ji's back in a hurry.
Ji stumbled and fell in front of the emperor. She raised her sleeve to cover her face, her lips moved again and again, and she called out softly, "Your Highness."
The word "Your Highness" made the emperor stop in his tracks.
Back then, he was still Prince Rong, and she always called him Prince.
After all, she was a woman devoted to him. He lowered his head and looked at Ji, wanting to say a word or two to comfort her. However, the moment their eyes met, the emperor found that the rash on her face was so bright and beautiful that it made people unable to look away.
"Ke'er," Xie Jing asked Ji Nan Ke quietly.
He just recognized that the woman covered in rashes was the former wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, Ji. Why was she here?!
Before he could finish his words, a shocking scene occurred.
His father, the Emperor, said tenderly, "Put your hand down."
Ji lowered the sleeves that were covering his face, revealing his face covered with rashes.
The disdain in the emperor's eyes was replaced by love. He sighed deeply, squatted in front of her, raised his hand and stroked her cheek: "You have suffered for so many years."
All the grievances burst out at this moment, and Ji threw herself into his arms: "Prince."
Done.
Ji Nanke showed a smug smile, which frightened Xie Jing who was looking at her.
"Go out first."
Ji Nan Ke didn't care what he thought now. She pulled him out and closed the door considerately.
"What on earth did you do?" Xie Jing could no longer control himself and pointed inside, shouting, "Why is Ji here?"
Ji Nanke pulled him away and said, "Your Highness, my aunt and the emperor have known each other for a long time. Gu Yan is the emperor's biological son and your younger brother."
As soon as she opened her mouth, she launched several critical hits.
Xie Jing's head was buzzing, and a surge of anger rushed to his forehead: "...You tricked me into bringing my father here just to win favor for your aunt?"
Her indifferent attitude left Xie Jing speechless. At this moment, his heart was filled with joy, and he blurted out, "You think I'm incompetent and useless, and can't let you become the main wife. Then offer your own aunt to please father."
"You're using me!"
Xie Jing screamed hysterically, staggering.
He was devoted to her, and she took advantage of his feelings.
"Yes." Ji Nanke interrupted him with a shout, saying coldly, "You always asked me to trust you, trust you, but in the end, what happened? I became a concubine. I tried to find a way out for myself, was I wrong?"
Ji Nanke's shoulders were shaking slightly, and her voice was high-pitched and filled with endless grievance.
In the past, Xie Jing would have already taken pity on her and held her in his arms, but this time, Xie Jing did not move.
"Your aunt's face has become like this. Father doesn't like her..."
Xie Jing's voice stopped abruptly. He saw Li Deshun coming out with the eunuchs and guards, and closing the door.
The meaning is obvious.
Is the emperor really so devoted to Ji that he can even say such a shameless thing? This is impossible. If the emperor really loved Ji so deeply, he wouldn't have shown disgust when he first saw her.
He asked in a trembling voice, "What did you do to Father?"
Ji Nan Ke felt relieved, the marriage talisman was indeed useful.
She softened her voice and coaxed, "If my aunt could enter the palace, it would be a good thing for you. The Queen has been annoying the Emperor several times recently. If the Emperor loses his affection for her, your greatest advantage will disappear. It would also be a good thing for you if someone could speak well of you in front of the Emperor."
Xie Jing patted his forehead and said hoarsely, "If anyone knew about your aunt and father's affair, she would have no chance of survival."
He thought of what Gu Zhizhuo had said and muttered to himself, "Is it true that no one around you can have a good ending?"
"Don't listen to her nonsense!" Ji Nan Ke gasped and glared at Xie Jing.
Xie Jing smiled weakly: "Then let me see if she will have a good ending."
Xie Jing left, and this time he didn't look back.
Ji Nanke: “…”
She bit her lower lip and didn't chase after him.
Xie Jing is easy to coax, so let him calm down first.
She is a woman of destiny! Her luck has always been good, and this time will definitely be the same.
The sun set, and from dusk till dark, the emperor did not emerge from his room. A crescent moon rose in the sky, and the stars shone brightly in the cloudless night sky.
On the top of Taiqing Mountain, Gu Zhizhuo sat on the ground and looked up at the sky.
"Zhuo'er, can you see the Emperor Star now?"
"There."
Gu Zhizhuo raised his hand and pointed at the sky.
"Two imperial stars, one bright and one dark."
Master said that the dark one represents the young master.
Wuweizi has been teaching her astrology and calendar these days, so she simply lives in Taiqing Temple.
Wuweizi stroked his long beard, his face showing admiration. This little disciple had a very good understanding, and he understood everything immediately without needing to be told a second time. He was born to be a cultivator.
He pointed to one of the dimmer imperial stars and said, "When I first discovered it, its light was weaker than a firefly and threatened to die out at any moment. But now, it's almost as bright as the other one."
"Master."
Qingping sat dejectedly and said, "So, the person I chose was wrong?"
Soon after Qingping arrived in the capital, he noticed Xie Jing's strong dragon luck, and he immediately determined that this was his destiny. Well, these past few days, I've been observing the celestial phenomena with my master and my junior sister, and listening to their conversations. The more I listen, the more I feel like I might have made the wrong choice.
Alas. Qingping had come into the world, hoping to use his merits as a follower of the emperor to earn a position as a national teacher. Now it seemed like all that was in vain.
Wuweizi said calmly: "The fate is not yet determined, it's hard to say."
Qingping leaned forward, looked at him intently, and said with a smirk, "Who do you choose?"
"Give me some pointers." He imitated his junior sister and spoke in a coquettish tone, "Master~"
Gu Zhizhuo shuddered and moved to the side.
Wuweizi turned around silently and looked at his apprentice.
Sunken cheeks, narrow eyes, two high-up beards, messy collars, and the voice that was deliberately pinched. Wuweizi swung the whisk and hit him on the head with "pa pa pa".
"I told you not to speak properly!"
"Ouch, ouch." Qingping held his head, "Stop hitting me, stop hitting me."
He used his hands and feet to crawl behind Gu Zhizhuo: "Junior sister, I will give you all the amulets I drew recently. Please save me."
"Master, please look."
Gu Zhizhuo spoke appropriately, and Wuweizi, who was chasing Qingping, put down his whisk when he heard it.
He looked at the night sky in the direction Gu Zhizhuo pointed.
The emperor star, which was originally slightly dim, suddenly became brighter. At the same time, the surrounding "three circles" also had an extremely subtle change.
"The earth shook."
As soon as Wuweizi finished speaking, the ground shook suddenly, and the surrounding trees also shook, and the leaves rustled.
"It's Qingzhou."
Gu Zhizhuo clenched his fists and pinched a fallen leaf with his fingertips: "There was an earthquake in Qingzhou." It happened three days earlier than in the previous life.
The epicenter was far away in Qingzhou, and it only had a slight impact on the capital.
But throughout Qingzhou, mountains collapsed and rivers broke.
The court officials rushed into the palace to ask for an audience, but the emperor was not there.
Even in the following days, the emperor did not appear in public.
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