Do you want to come with me?
Bai Lingyu noticed that the kitten was following her and turned around to ask it in confusion.
The kitten didn't say anything, but purred and rubbed its head against her skirt.
"I see. But it's not good to be with me either, you'll lose your freedom."
"Mimi~"
"You said it's okay, as long as there's a big chicken leg to eat?"
"Haha, okay, okay, you said it yourself, so from now on you're my cat, come with me."
Bai Lingyu took a few steps forward, looked back, and saw the kitten wagging its tail and meowing as it followed.
They followed Bai Lingyu back to the palace.
On the other side...
Kong forgot to go to the canteen.
The monks had already finished eating.
Upon seeing him, without even a greeting, he made a sarcastic remark, saying with a smile:
"Look, the host is here."
"Even a host needs to eat. I thought that a sinner like him could have some extraordinary abilities to become a host, like a living Buddha who can live without eating or drinking, hahaha."
These people burst into laughter.
Kong Wang ignored him and only glanced at the remaining food.
They found that most of it had been eaten, leaving only a steamed bun and some pickled vegetables.
Kong Wang picked up the steamed bun and pickled vegetables, put them in a bowl, picked up the kitten and left. He found a corner and gave the kitten half of the steamed bun.
Seeing that it was full, it ate the remaining half of the steamed bun with the pickled vegetables.
Even so, he didn't complain at all, and a faint smile always played on his lips. It seemed that you could never see any restlessness in him; he was always quiet and composed.
Let time slow down.
In the canteen.
The monks were still gossiping and making fun of them:
"The Emperor said he's not allowed to leave the temple even for a moment. So what if he's the abbot? He's just a figurehead, occupying this position without any real power. It's really annoying."
"That's right, when it comes to important matters, we still have to ask him for permission!"
"I think he's gone crazy from being locked up. He can only hug a cat all day and talk to it. He's a typical dull-witted monk, hahaha!"
"Stop talking! Have you all forgotten? When we were held hostage by Prince Pingxi and his troops, standing in a row at the palace gate, facing execution, who came to our rescue?!"
"If Kong Wang hadn't come, we would all be dead, and yet you still... I really can't take it anymore, I can't listen to this!"
"He could have stayed away, left, and escaped far away. Who did he come back for? It's because he couldn't bear to leave us alive!"
yes.
If Kong Wang doesn't come, he won't be punished.
Everyone understands the principle, but when it is spoken, it only elicits silence.
Even in the silence, a few sarcastic voices could still be heard.
"That was his own choice; we didn't beg him!"
"Exactly! If it weren't for forcing him to show himself, we wouldn't have been arrested and used as leverage... It's all his fault!"
Knowing that communication was useless, the young monk simply ran away.
-
It was completely dark.
Jingren Palace.
Mi Xiuyan and Qiao Fangyue finally emerged from the Empress's palace.
He wiped his sweat and hurried to say goodbye to Mi Shan.
"Why do you think the Empress keeps asking about Meiniang?"
“We have already explained everything about Meiniang’s background to her. Moreover, she has always wanted to know when Meiniang came to our house and what she usually does. These questions are quite similar to those asked by Mi Shan.”
Qiao Fangyue asked in confusion.
Mi Xiuyan remained silent, then shook his head: "I don't know, but it's always good to be more careful. I didn't tell her the truth just now, I made up a lot of things. If she gets suspicious later, I'll just say I can't remember."
He knew that the Empress was most likely targeting Mi Shan.
His daughter had finally achieved something, and since it concerned the honor and disgrace of the Mi family, he didn't want anyone to hurt her.
When they returned to Mi Shan's palace.
All around was silent.
Candles were lit in the palace.
They are obviously still waiting for them.
"Your Majesty, I am late."
“It’s alright,” Mi Shan told them to get up. “What did you all talk about in the Empress’s palace?”
"We just chatted about everyday things, but Her Majesty the Empress is very concerned about you."
"Yeah?"
Mi Shan knew they wouldn't tell the truth.
Anyway, Xiaomingzi would naturally find out later, so I didn't press the matter further.
At this moment, Mi Xiuyan's gaze shifted and he saw the magnificent robes and jewelry inside the box, and he was startled.
"Where did you get such a treasure, daughter?"
"Does Father like it?"
“Of course, who in this world wouldn’t like treasures?” Mi Xiuyan rubbed his hands together, waiting for Mi Shanneng to ask for one.
A greedy glint also flashed in Qiao Fangyue's eyes.
This Baochai,
If only I could let her wear it, and after she's done, I could pass it on to Mi Fen...
"I'm really sorry, these are all treasures from the Emperor's private treasury. I can't just give them away, and besides, it would be too ostentatious for ordinary people to wear them."
Why can't it be delivered?
Mi Shan simply didn't want to give it to her.
them?
Unworthy.
“I am your father, I am no ordinary person.”
"Father, there's no need for further words. I'm tired and want to rest early, so I won't see you off."
This means they're being forced to leave.
Mi Xiuyan and Qiao Fangyue exchanged an awkward and reluctant glance.
"My daughter, actually, I want to ask you for a favor this time. You see, I've always been just a lowly vice minister, which is basically like doing odd jobs. The real power belongs to the Minister of Rites."
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