Qingyin, who had already fallen asleep, naturally had no idea.
Wait until she wakes up again.
Nangong Yuan was no longer nearby.
Because of Mulanyan's matter, Qingyin spontaneously confined herself to the Cining Palace.
And these few days, Nangong Yuan would come here secretly every day.
Then they would stay in the temple all day.
afterwards.
Qingyin leaned against Nangong Yuan's chest and asked softly, "Is there any progress on the imperial concubine's matter?"
"No rush, but it will be soon." Nangong Yuan's slightly calloused fingers gently stroked her face. "How have you been these past few days?"
Qingyin didn't know what she was thinking about, her face flushed with embarrassment.
She pushed Nangong Yuan away, picked up the clothes on the ground, and was about to put them on.
Nangong Yuan took the clothes from her hand.
…
…
Another two days passed.
Because it snowed heavily last night, Qingyin took off the fur scarf from her neck and put it on Qiuzhu's neck. "Although I know this day will come soon, I still feel reluctant when it finally comes."
Qiu Zhu sniffed and his eyes were red, obviously he had been crying.
Qingyin whispered a few more instructions and was just about to send someone to escort Qiuzhu out of the palace.
Then a palace maid came running in hurriedly, saying, "Your Majesty, Madam Qing is outside requesting an audience."
Qingyin was startled, then nodded, "Let her in."
She patted Qiu Zhu's shoulder and said, "Okay, let's go."
Qingshuang felt a little uncomfortable. She had just seen from a distance that her younger sister was being a little too close to this palace maid.
When Qiuzhu passed Qingshuang, he bowed to her and said, "Mrs. Qing."
Qingshuang nodded lightly, her eyes not even on Qiuzhu.
Qiu Zhu looked back every few steps, and finally walked out of the Cining Palace reluctantly.
After Qiuzhu's figure completely disappeared, Qingyin turned her gaze back to Qingshuang, "Sister, you're here."
Qingshuang's face was a little unhappy. "I've been here for a while, and you've been staring at that servant. Let me tell you, you're just too kind-hearted."
If she were to say, it would be best to punish servants who have second thoughts severely.
This palace maid can leave the palace when she reaches the age.
But those are all at the bottom of society and are not favored by their masters. For someone like Qiu Zhu, it is such a blessing to be able to serve the empress dowager.
He actually wanted to leave the palace.
Only my sister is stupid, to tolerate this guy staying around for so long.
Qingyin stopped laughing and said calmly, "Sister, who are you angry with again?"
Qingshuang didn't notice Qingyin's sudden cold expression at all. She walked forward and hugged Qingyin's arm as before, "It's freezing outside, let's talk inside."
Qingyin was led inside by her. The maidservant beside her quickly brought in two cups of hot tea and then quietly retreated.
Qingshuang took a sip of tea and instantly felt warm all over.
She took off the fox fur coat from her neck and began to speak, "Little sister, what happened to Concubine Mu? When I heard about this in Beijing, I was so worried."
Qingyin was sensitive to the words "return to Beijing". She asked calmly, "I'm fine. I'm just waiting for them to investigate the case in the Cining Palace. But sister just said she was going back to Beijing. Did she go sightseeing somewhere?"
Qingshuang looked uneasy for a moment, but quickly concealed it. "I didn't go anywhere. After I had a fight with my mother, I went to Xiangguo Temple to pray for blessings and stayed there for a while."
"Xiangguo Temple?" Qingyin murmured again.
Qingshuang said quickly, "It's really boring being alone there, so I'm going back to Beijing."
Qingyin smiled without saying anything. He didn't ask her whether she was alone in Xiangguo Temple, but she denied it hastily.
It seems that Qingshuang has been with Nangong Yi these days.
Thinking of this, Qingyin pursed her lips, and then said seriously: "Sister, didn't you say that day that you had someone you liked? Do I know him? Or, tell me who it is, and I will send someone to help find out."
Nangong Yi's figure flashed through Qingshuang's mind. She looked at Qingyin, seeming to want to say something but stopped herself.
Of course, she didn't go to Xiangguo Temple specifically to pray this time.
Instead, it was Nangong Yi's people who came to find her.
She didn't have time to think about it and went to Xiangguo Temple with others. Now she is still glad that she went there.
If he hadn't gone, Nangong Yi might not have been able to survive.
Thinking of this, Qingshuang felt a little resentful towards Qingyin.
"What's wrong?" Qingyin did not miss the flash of complaint in Qingshuang's eyes.
Qingshuang felt that at this point, there was nothing to hide, so she spoke directly: "The person I like is Prince Su."
Qingyin was stunned. "Why is it him? Sister, don't let him fool you."
Qingshuang couldn't help but say angrily: "Prince Su is a good person, why can't I like him? Besides, he didn't lie to me, it was just my wishful thinking." As she spoke, her mood gradually became depressed and her head drooped.
yes.
It was just her wishful thinking.
Even if she lost her sister, she still had Ye Wanying, so it would never be her turn.
Unless, unless...
Seeing her expression, Qingyin could guess clearly, and said firmly, "Sister, have you made up your mind to become Prince Su's concubine? One day, with just a word from Ye Wanying, you will be beaten or killed without any resistance."
Qiu Shuang shook her head. "No, he won't let Ye Wanying treat me like this. He will definitely protect me."
These past few days at Xiangguo Temple, she took personal care of Nangong Yi, and she couldn't help but let out all her love.
But the man asked her to think about it carefully.
He was powerless to resist the marriage arranged by the late emperor.
Moreover, he had no romantic feelings for her.
She knew he was rejecting her.
So, she couldn't help but asked him, "What if I don't care about Ye Wanying? Even if I marry her as your concubine, can you..."
Before she could finish her words, Nangong Yi embraced her in his arms. At that time, she should have been happy.
But the man still rejected her.
Said she shouldn't humiliate herself like this.
How could it be considered as degrading? She just wanted to be with the one she loved.
Qingyin sneered, "I'm protecting you. Just by saying something, you believe it? Sister, Nangong Yi is not a good man. Do you know why he was injured?"
Qingshuang smiled bitterly, "I know that Nangong Yi backed off because of the marriage granted by the late emperor. I can understand why you hate him, because I hated him at the beginning, too. But do you know? Ever since you entered the palace, he's been drinking every day. I've seen him drunk in the alley several times. Once, someone robbed him and he was almost beaten to death.
Do you know what he would rather die than protect?"
When Qingyin heard this, she didn't feel moved at all, but felt nauseous.
She didn't know if he was really living a life worse than death at that time.
However, at that time, he still did not forget to plot against Qingshuang. This man is rotten to the core.
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