The sky of the capital was as blue as a mirror, and the sun poured down without reservation, covering this prosperous capital with a layer of golden gauze.
There was silence in the Zhennan Palace, with only the occasional cheerful chirping of birds coming from the garden.
Bai Linglong strolled leisurely in the courtyard, gently waving a round fan in her hand, with a gentle smile on her face.
She had just finished playing with the children, and the innocent laughter seemed to still echo in her ears.
However, this tranquility and beauty are as fragile as a mirage.
Liu Ruoli was staying in her boudoir at this moment, full of jealousy.
She heard that Bai Linglong had been rewarded by the emperor and that the people's love for her was surging like a tide.
This made her heart no longer calm.
“Why?
Why can Bai Linglong have all this! ”
Liu Ruoli gritted her teeth, the handkerchief in her hand was tightly grasped in her palm, as if it was touching her white and exquisite neck.
Liu Ruoli originally wanted to marry into the Eastern Palace, become the Crown Princess, and enjoy supreme honor.
But fate played a trick on her. She had no family background and no ability.
Her wish was not fulfilled.
Then, she turned her attention to Nangong Yan, the Prince of Zhennan. In her eyes, Nangong Yan was young, promising, and elegant. If she could marry him, it would be a good destination.
But Nangong Yan was always cold to her and had no intention of accepting her into the palace.
The Queen Mother forced Nangong Yan to marry her. Nangong Yandu agreed.
"Hmph, Bai Linglong, just wait, I won't let you be proud for too long!"
There was a sinister light flashing in Liu Ruoli's eyes. She suddenly remembered that she had heard that there was a mysterious Western Region Gu Master in the west of the city, whose methods were strange and unpredictable.
It is said that he is proficient in the art of poisoning insects and can control people's hearts. When she thought of this, a glimmer of hope ignited in Liu Ruoli's heart.
On the second day, just after dawn, Liu Ruoli carefully disguised herself.
She was dressed in plain clothes, with a black veil covering her face, revealing only a pair of eyes full of resentment.
She tiptoed out of her residence, the palace, and hurried towards the west of the city.
Along the way, more and more people walked by, and the noise came one after another, but Liu Ruoli turned a deaf ear to it. The only thing in her mind was the mysterious Western Region Gu Master.
Finally, she came to the dark and damp alley in the west of the city.
The alley was filled with a foul smell, and the walls were covered with moss, which was slippery and seemed ready to swallow people at any time.
Liu Ruoli walked forward cautiously, taking every step very carefully, for fear of slipping.
At the end of the alley, the thatched cottage with a strange cloth banner hung on it stood quietly, like a dormant giant beast, exuding a chilling aura.
Liu Ruoli took a deep breath and slowly pushed open the door of the hut.
The room was dimly lit and filled with the pungent smell of medicine. The shelves were filled with all kinds of strange-shaped bottles and jars, and some unknown bones were scattered on the ground, which made people feel creepy.
The Western Region Gu Master sat in front of a shabby table. He had a hunched back and his messy hair was as wild as dead grass. In his deep eye sockets, his eyes flickered with a strange light, as if they could see through people's hearts.
“You’re here.”
The wizard's voice was hoarse and low, as if it was squeezed out from the depths of his throat, echoing in the silent house, making people shudder.
Liu Ruoli stepped forward and said anxiously: "Master, I heard that you have extraordinary skills and are proficient in the art of poisoning insects.
I came here today to ask you for a favor. ”
Her voice trembled slightly, with anticipation and a hint of fear.
"oh?
What's the matter? ”
The wizard glanced at her with a hint of disdain in his eyes, as if he was already accustomed to these people who came to him for help.
Liu Ruoli gritted her teeth and said, "I want someone to truly fall in love with me and marry me. Master, do you have a way?"
Her eyes were shining with desire, and she stared at the wizard's face closely, afraid to miss any of his expressions.
The wizard sneered, stood up slowly and walked towards an old cabinet.
He opened the cabinet door and took out an exquisite little box.
"This 'love poison', once you put it on someone, he will obey you and only have you in his heart. He will follow your wishes, fall in love with you, and marry you."
The wizard opened the box, and inside was a crystal-clear insect that was sparkling with strange light. It was slowly wriggling and exuding a mysterious aura.
Liu Ruoli looked at the poisonous insect and felt a chill in her heart, but thinking of Nangong Yan, she gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, I'm done!
Master, how much silver does this Gu cost? ”
Her voice was firm, as if she had seen herself becoming the Princess of Zhennan.
"Five hundred taels of gold."
The wizard said coldly, with a glimmer of greed in his eyes.
Liu Ruoli was shocked, but then she thought, if she could only marry into the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion, what would all this gold mean?
The Queen Mother usually gave her countless gifts and treasures, so it was not difficult for her to take the hundred taels of gold.
"Okay, I'll give it to you!"
Liu Ruoli said without hesitation.
The wizard taught Liu Ruoli how to cast a curse. Liu Ruoli listened very carefully and memorized every detail.
When she left the hut, she held the small box containing the "love Gu" tightly in her hand, her mind full of calculations, and she swallowed the mother Gu despite feeling nauseous.
A few days later, Liu Ruoli heard that Nangong Yan had entered the palace to meet the emperor.
She was waiting early on the road that Nangong Yan had to pass, feeling nervous and excited.
When Nangong Yan appeared, Liu Ruoli rushed over pretending to be panicked and bumped into Nangong Yan.
"ah!"
Liu Ruoli deliberately let out a scream, and while Nangong Yan was stunned, she quickly threw the insect in her hand towards Nangong Yan.
The poisonous insect was like an agile little bug. It slid along Nangong Yan's ear and instantly entered his body.
Nangong Yan only felt his ears itchy and scratched them subconsciously, but he didn't feel any discomfort, so he didn't pay any attention to it.
He frowned, glanced at Liu Ruoli, and said coldly, "Be careful where you walk." Then he turned and left.
Liu Ruoli looked at Nangong Yan's back with a smug smile on her face, thinking in her heart: "Bai Linglong, your death has come, as have your four sons.
Now Nangong Yan is mine! ”
Nangong Yan came to the imperial study to discuss state affairs with the emperor.
But gradually, he felt himself becoming a little dazed and his head felt dizzy.
The emperor noticed his abnormality and asked with concern: "Yan'er, are you feeling well?"
Nangong Yan shook his head, trying to sober himself up, and said, "Father, I just feel a little dizzy."
His voice was a little weak, and his eyes became a little blurry.
The emperor frowned and said, "You should go back and rest first."
Nangong Yan just stood up, but sat back down again, as if he had become a completely different person.
There was a hint of strange indifference in his eyes, and he said, "Father, I ask to marry Liu Ruoli as my concubine."
The emperor was startled and slammed the table and said, "Yan'er, what's wrong with you?"
His voice was filled with shock and confusion, and I couldn't believe my ears.
The Queen happened to come in at this time, and seeing the Emperor so angry, she hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty, why are you so angry?"
The emperor said: "Yan'er said he wanted to marry Liu Ruoli."
The Queen was startled, looked at Nangong Yan, and said, "Yan'er, you said that Linglong is the only princess consort, do you want to take in someone else in the palace?
Why did he ask to marry Liu Ruoli on the 2nd day?
This Liu Ruoli is such a good person. ”
Nangong Yan said expressionlessly, "I used to think that Bai Linglong was enough, but now I feel that the palace is too empty. Marrying a few concubines will make the palace more lively and give me more grandchildren."
His tone was cold, as if these words came from a person without emotions.
The Queen and the Emperor looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion and worry.
The emperor said helplessly: "Yan'er, you go back first.
We can discuss this matter later. Go back and discuss it with Linglong. ”
Nangong Yan said stubbornly: "Father, there is no need to discuss it. Just issue an order to grant the marriage now."
His eyes were firm, with a hint of doubt.
The emperor could not persuade him, so he had no choice but to say: "Well, I will grant you a marriage."
After Nangong Yan left, the imperial study fell into silence.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne with a frown on his face, staring straight at the door, as if he could still see Nangong Yan and Fang's strange and stubborn look.
The queen sighed softly and slowly walked to the emperor's side, her face full of worry.
"Your Majesty, what on earth is wrong with Yan'er?"
The queen's voice was gentle, but it was filled with concealed worry, "In the past, he had a deep affection for Linglong, and he resolutely refused to take a concubine in the mansion.
How come he seemed to have completely changed into a different person, actively asking to marry Liu Ruoli as his concubine? This was really too abnormal. ”
The emperor shook his head slightly, his eyes full of confusion and anxiety: "I want to understand, Yan'er grew up beside me since he was a child, I know his character very well, he values love and friendship, he is definitely not a heartless person.
There was something strange and eerie about this incident. ”
His fingers tapped lightly on the armrests of the dragon chair, making a dull sound, as if questioning this puzzling situation.
"That Liu Ruoli..." The Queen hesitated, a hint of suspicion flashed in her eyes, "She has always been plotting against the royal family's status.
She wanted to marry into the Eastern Palace before, but failed. Now she has set her sights on Yan'er. What legitimate means did she use? ”
The emperor's eyes were stern, and he said in a deep voice: "I suspect that this matter has nothing to do with her.
It's just that there is no evidence, so it's easy to jump to conclusions.
Yan'er's performance on the day was not only cold in his words but also strange in his eyes, which was completely different from his usual self.
If there really was someone behind this, then this person must be very powerful, to be able to make Yan'er's personality change drastically without her knowing it. ”
The queen frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said: "놚놊, should we send someone to secretly investigate Liu Ruoli's recent whereabouts?
See if she has come into contact with any suspicious people.
Also, I have to check if Yan'er has had any unusual experiences recently. I'm sure I can find clues from them. ”
The emperor nodded, his expression solemn: "The truth of this matter must be found out as soon as possible. Yan'er is my beloved son. He and Linglong are in love, and the palace is harmonious. I don't want to see any rift between them.
Moreover, if there was someone behind this who was deliberately plotting, then this person's purpose was definitely not just to destroy Yan'er's marriage, there might be a bigger conspiracy. ”
The emperor looked out the window with a stern expression, as if he had already seen the crisis hidden in the dark.
"I hope the truth can be uncovered soon, so that Yan'er can recover as before, and the palace can return to peace."
The Queen's eyes were full of expectation. She gently held the Emperor's hand, as if this could give each other strength to face this unknown mystery together.
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