"Also, do one more thing for me."
…
In just one day, rumors spread throughout the imperial capital:
"Have you heard? The imperial capital has bad feng shui..."
"Years of war, changes of power, and the royal heir is not guaranteed..."
"If we don't move the capital, there will be chaos in the future!"
"Yes, I heard that too..."
No one knew where the rumor came from, but overnight it had spread like wildfire in the imperial capital and everyone knew about it.
For a time, all officials were concerned.
The ancients were superstitious, especially some old guys with feudal ideas, who were even more superstitious. After hearing this message, how could they sit still?
They submitted memorials one after another, requesting the emperor to appease the people.
Chu Yeli refused:
"Moving the capital would be a huge undertaking that would cost the people a lot of money and effort, and would take at least three to five years. The civil strife has just ended, and I need to recuperate and consolidate the foundation of the country. Moving the capital is nonsense."
The memorial was sent back.
Jiang Wan learned that the students taught by Master Jiang during his lifetime had been secretly contacted, and everyone joined forces to help spread the news, and the matter became more and more serious.
In just three days, the imperial capital was in turmoil.
Fengyi Palace.
Chu Li was sitting cross-legged on the couch, covered with a soft and warm blanket, holding a slender red brush and drawing something on the paper.
It didn't seem right, so he crumpled up the paper and threw it into the brazier, then drew a new one.
"Miss Xie, have a cup of hot tea and take a rest." The palace maid came over with a smile. She was wearing a red dress and a red tassel hair accessory, looking very festive.
Chu Li couldn't help but look at her again:
"Any good news?"
The maid was surprised:
"The New Year is just two days away! Miss Xie, the New Year is coming soon, aren't you happy?"
Yeah?
Really fast.
Perhaps she had something more to look forward to in her heart, so the New Year was just like any other day to her, nothing important at all.
"There is a scarlet box in the drawer over there. Share the jewelry inside with everyone as a New Year's gift."
"Thank you so much, Miss!"
The maid was very happy and thanked him repeatedly. After putting down the teacup, she couldn't wait to hold the luxurious box and went out excitedly, but she ran into Chu Aotian.
"Eighth Prince."
Chu Aotian nodded and went into the house.
The guards outside couldn't help but frown when they saw this:
"Your Highness the Eighth Prince always goes to Fengyi Palace. Isn't that too frequent?"
The maid whispered, "I will keep a close eye on Miss Xie."
"Miss Caiping, I'm worried that it's inappropriate for men and women to touch each other. If this word gets out, it will damage Miss Xie's reputation. After all, she is the future queen."
"Don't worry, Miss Xie has no guard against me. I will report everything she and the Eighth Prince do to His Majesty."
After Caiping finished speaking, she couldn’t wait to fold it back.
Instead, she went into her room and happily put on her new reward in front of the mirror.
Really beautiful!
In the main wing.
Chu Aotian closed half of the door, "Ninth sister."
"Here I come."
Chu Li put down the red brush, pulled out a few pieces of rice paper with flowers and plants painted on them, and took out the one hidden at the bottom.
"have a look."
Chu Aotian took it carefully and took a look.
Painted on the rice paper is a diamond-shaped token, about the size of a palm, with a detailed pattern on the top, which looks ancient and resembles a coiled dragon.
"This is the Iron Blood Guard token of King Yin. I have carefully looked at it and touched it. Give it to Qin Muyu and ask him to confirm whether it is of this style."
"After they match, have him secretly ask the blacksmith to make an identical one."
It must be exactly the same.
Even the texture on it cannot be wrong.
Chu Yeli is a very vigilant person. If there is even the slightest clue, he can find it out.
Chu Aotian carefully folded the rice paper and put it close to his body:
"Don't worry, Ninth Sister, I will definitely bring her there."
That's right.
"Did that bastard Chu Yeli bully you?"
Chu Li chuckled. "He has been busy with the recent relocation of the capital, and there was also a riot in the military camp. It will be enough to worry him for a while."
She hadn't seen him for a few days.
"That's good."
Thinking of the time when Chu Yeli called him a waste and humiliated him in public, Chu Aotian felt so angry that his teeth itched.
"Ninth sister, if Chu Yeli dares to bully you, you must tell me. Although I can't help you, if he bullies you, you must tell me."
"……Um."
Chu Li didn't understand his train of thought for a moment.
But that doesn't matter.
In twenty-six days, it will be the day I have agreed to meet with the Emperor's uncle.
Spring has begun.
The sky was clear and everything was reviving. Even the sun began to warm up. With each passing day, Chu Li's mood became better and better. She liked to stroll around the Imperial Garden and select the finest silks and satins to make new clothes.
"How about this pattern?"
"Isn't this hairpin too plain?"
The maid Cai Ping served carefully, bending slightly, smiling:
"Ms. Xie is beautiful. She looks good in anything she wears."
reward.
"Take these two pieces of brocade to the Brocade Bureau and have them tailored according to this spring's new style."
"yes."
Normally, it takes seven or eight days to make a piece of clothing, but for the work for Fengyi Palace, the best embroiderer in Jinxiu Bureau can finish it in three days.
The new style is a slim fit with a row of hidden buttons embroidered on the back, which perfectly outlines the exquisite figure.
She also put on a green gauze cloak with long sleeves, which was light and translucent.
Chu Li stood in front of the bronze mirror and tried, but he couldn't tighten the hidden buttons on the back near the shoulder blades.
She turned her hands over but couldn't reach it.
"Color screen!"
Squeak——
The sound of door being pushed open.
"Come here and help me buckle it."
The footsteps are approaching.
A hazy shadow slowly covered Chu Li's back. He stood still, twisted two pieces of clothing with his slender fingertips, gently closed them, and fastened a round hidden button.
On the snow-white back, a deep groove gradually goes deeper.
I can't help but caress...
Slightly rough touch.
In an instant, as if an electric current passed through, Chu Li turned around abruptly and was so startled that he almost bumped into the dressing table.
The man stretched out his long arm and scooped up the woman's slender waist, which was so thin that it could be held in one hand, and it fell into his arms, like a peach petal falling on the lake in spring, creating ripples.
"Fifth brother!"
"I am here."
The man's eyes were deep and full of affection, "Xiao Jiu, you are so beautiful."
When did he come in!
Why doesn't he say it?
Chu Lili hurriedly pushed him away and grabbed the cloak over there, but was hugged tightly by the man from behind, "Fifth brother, when did you come?"
It's been a while.
He stood at the door, watching her dress herself up and put on lip balm, but she was so engrossed in her activities that she didn't notice him.
"Are you feeling good lately?"
"Xiaojiu, women dress up to please themselves. Are you dressing up for me?"
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