The snowy night is dull and silent.
Jiang Qiao was dressed in red, holding a paper umbrella, and staring straight at the bright yellow sedan chair with emotionless eyes.
This whole scene was reflected in the phoenix eyes of the man in black on the roof of the palace not far away.
Chi Qian'an rode back to the capital a day ago. He knew that countless people were keeping an eye on the movements of the General's Mansion. In recent years, the General's Mansion has attracted a lot of attention. The father and brother of the current Concubine Zhu are the main forces impeaching the General's Mansion.
He returned to Beijing secretly to find evidence of Concubine Zhu's correspondence with her father and brother.
Who knew I would meet a very special woman tonight.
Chi Qi'an sat on the roof, observing the woman in red. Because of the paper umbrella blocking his view, he could not see the woman's face clearly and did not know who she was. However, even if he saw her face clearly, he would not recognize her. Having been away from Beijing for decades, he only knew what happened in the capital, but did not know anyone.
However, seeing that the woman was always facing the emperor's sedan chair, Chi Qian'an guessed that she must be another unfavored concubine.
The palace is heartless and most of the people are pitiful.
[Host, look to the upper right, it's a fragment! ]
'Poor guy' Jiang Qiao looked up according to Wangcai's instructions and thought: Isn't he afraid of the cold?
The woman suddenly moved the oil-paper umbrella away, but Chi Qian did not run away. Instead, he looked at her.
Her hair is as black as black, her skin is whiter than snow, and her lips and eyebrows are as green as green mountains.
This was his first impression of the woman.
Jiang Qiao had a noble look in her eyes. The moment she met Chi Qian'an's gaze, she raised a bright smile, then covered herself with the oil-paper umbrella again and walked back quietly.
Chi Qian'an had a feeling that he had been seen through, and subconsciously touched the black veil on his face, but the veil was still there.
When he looked forward again, the woman's figure had disappeared around the corner.
Chi Qianan chuckled and tore off the black veil on his face. The moonlight illuminated the face of the young man on the roof.
His face was like a sculpture, his eyebrows like ink painting, and his narrow, long, almond-shaped eyes were sharp, deep, and particularly striking. At the slightly curved corners of his eyes, there was a small, crimson mole, which added a touch of tenderness to his handsome face.
"interesting."
There is such an interesting person in this lonely palace.
Chi Qianan didn't stay any longer. He took a step and left here with his lightness skills.
…
Changle Palace.
Jiang Qiao returned to the bedroom, took off his shawl, and asked everyone to take a bath again.
Half an hour later, she finally lay down on the bed. The bed in her bedroom was made of rosewood and had a light sandalwood scent that smelled very nice.
She didn't like having other people in her room, so she didn't let the maid stay there.
Jiang Qiao recalled the figure of the man just now and asked, "Wangcai, why is Chi Qi'an coming to the palace so late at night? Isn't he going to return to the capital in three days?"
[The Chi family is powerful and holds military power, and is the head of military officers. Zhu Guifei's father, Lou Li, is the current prime minister and the head of civil officials. The current emperor no longer values civil officials over military officials, but instead values military officials. Therefore, the civil officials of the dynasty are dissatisfied. The civil officials headed by Lou Li all wrote letters to impeach the Auxiliary General's Mansion, hoping that the emperor would take back the military power. The emperor also had this idea and acquiesced to the suppression of the Auxiliary General's Mansion.
Chi Qi'an entered the palace tonight to find evidence of Lou Zhuxin's correspondence with his father and brother. Imperial harem interference in government affairs is a grave offense, and the emperor's heart has always been difficult to fathom. The emperor will surely punish Lou Li upon seeing the evidence, and the Auxiliary General's Mansion will be able to protect itself.
Jiang Qiao nodded, "So that's how it is."
[Speaking of which, host, you two are still allies? The enemy is the Lou family.]
Wangcai didn't even wait for Jiang Qiao's response because someone had fallen asleep.
Sandalwood is indeed known to have the effect of calming the mind and spirit. Jiang Qiao fell asleep while smelling it.
On the other side, Han Dong and Madam Liu, who was beside Concubine Zhu, reported the abnormalities in Qiwu Palace and Princess Changle, and then returned to Changle Palace.
She lay on the small bed in the utility room, concentrating and closing her eyes. She had made the right choice! Following Concubine Zhu was the long-term path.
Early the next morning.
Jiang Qiao was woken up by a little maid.
Jiang Qiao stared at the thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl in front of him, feeling a little overwhelmed. "Well, you're quite brave. Haven't you heard of this princess's reputation? How dare you disturb my sleep?"
"Princess, my name is Yuxing. Your Highness is so beautiful, like a fairy. I don't believe the rumors in the palace. Oh, the Queen Mother sent me here. She heard that the Emperor punished you to copy the Merit Heart Sutra, so she asked me to supervise you."
Jiang Qiao really didn't mean to blame her, because the little girl was so cute, she really couldn't bear to punish her, "Did you just enter the palace?"
Yu Xing blinked her big eyes. "The princess is really smart. She saw it right away. I am the granddaughter of Yu Ma, who served the Queen Mother. I entered the palace not long ago. When I was in the Cining Palace, my grandmother always told me about the palace rules. It was so boring. I think the princess's place is more interesting."
Jiang Qiao quite liked this little girl. She sat up and asked, "How old are you?"
Yuxing replied to her: "Thirteen."
Jiang Qiao nodded, "Then you can stay in Changle Palace. This princess likes you very much."
Yu Xing: "Thank you, Princess, for your liking. However, my task is to supervise you copying the Merit Heart Sutra 100 times."
Jiang Qiao's smile faded, "A hundred times?"
Yuxing nodded: "Yeah."
Dog Emperor!
She remembered that her father-in-law read it ten times yesterday!
[The host heard it wrong. My father-in-law said it a hundred times yesterday.]
Jiang Qiao: ...Let me die!
Yuxing helped Jiang Qiao wash and dress up. She didn't like the elaborate hair styles, so she just combed her hair into a simple tassel style, which added a touch of coolness to Jiang Qiao.
"Princess, you are so beautiful."
Jiang Qiao was very happy to be praised. "Thank you. I like your hairstyle very much. Please help me get that blue and white brocade robe with Bixia cloud pattern and that soft fur brocade cape. After breakfast, please accompany me to visit the Queen Mother."
Yuxing brought the clothes she mentioned and helped her change, "Princess, aren't you going to copy the Heart Sutra?"
Jiang Qiao scoffed, playing with the red coral bracelet on his hand. "If he asked me to copy, I would copy. Wouldn't that make me look like I have no face? And if he punishes me based on Yongning's one-sided story without clarifying the matter, I won't listen to him."
Yu Xing knew that the princess was talking about the emperor, the supreme ruler. "Princess, it's not right for you to say that."
Jiang Qiao put the red coral bracelet on Yu Xing's hand and said, "I know it's not good. Think of it as hush money. I will say a lot of bad things about him in the future. Keep it."
Yuxing: ...That's not what I meant.
It seems to be even colder today, and heavy snow is falling outside the palace.
Jiang Yanchuan got up early and was making a snowman in the yard.
Several young eunuchs were standing under the eaves to avoid the snow.
The moment Jiang Qiao appeared, everyone knelt down to greet her.
"Your servant pays respects to the Princess."
Jiang Yanchuan heard the noise and ran over, holding a little snow figurine in his hand. He said naively, "Changle, this is for you. I made it specially for you."
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