However, in fact, Nangong Yi slept on the couch, because Lan Shuang was in poor health and had injuries on her body, so it was impossible for her to do anything. Nangong Yi was also afraid that he would turn over and press on Lan Shuang's wounds when he was sleeping at night, so he simply slept on the couch in the hall. Fortunately, the couch was quite spacious, and he, a big man, did not feel crowded when sleeping on it.
Nangong Yi lay there and smiled at himself, never expecting that there would be such a day.
He turned to look at Lan Shuang on the bed, but the bed curtains were drawn and he could only see a blurry figure. He suddenly felt it was worth it.
He closed his eyes, moved by himself.
Little did he know that Lan Shuang had already fallen asleep and didn't pay any attention to him.
At the same time, the lights in the Huichun Palace were not turned off all night.
…
The next day, Lan Shuang was leaning on the couch, sipping a bowl of iced mung bean soup. Zhishu suddenly rushed in, "My Lady, something's wrong!"
"What's wrong?" Lan Shuang looked at her puzzledly and put down the bowl in her hand.
Zhishu whispered, "I heard that His Majesty went to the Huichun Palace early this morning after leaving court. Shortly after arriving, he heard the sound of something being thrown inside, and when His Majesty came out, his face was swollen."
Lan Shuang opened her eyes wide and asked, "Your face is swollen?"
Zhishu nodded solemnly, "Yes, His Majesty's face was frighteningly grim at the time, and then he went straight back to the imperial study."
Lan Shuang pondered for a moment and asked, "How many people saw it? Has it spread throughout the harem?"
Zhishu nodded and said, "I heard it from the palace maids in the imperial kitchen. Many people saw it at the time, and now it has spread everywhere. Many people are saying that Concubine Xiao is extremely bold and arrogant because of her favor."
"She's quite bold indeed, slapping me without hesitation." Lan Shuang smiled, her expression amused. "But even after all this, His Majesty didn't punish her. Isn't that even more amusing?"
Zhishu was stunned. Yes, His Majesty didn’t punish her!
Lan Shuang picked up the mung bean soup again and said cheerfully, "Keep the people in our palace under control and don't let them go out and talk nonsense. Our drama is still to come."
Zhishu nodded, "Yes, I understand."
"Go ahead."
Lan Shuang watched Zhishu leave and let out a long breath, "Xiao Baba, the show is about to begin. Are you looking forward to it?"
888 rubbed his hands together and said, "I've been waiting for this day. Host, I'm going to turn on the camera mode and record you, and include it in the annual host's wonderful collection."
"Okay, then I have to perform well and show my best acting skills." Lan Shuang finished the last sip, leaned comfortably on the cushion, and waited for good news.
…
After the rumor in the palace spread that Concubine Xiao took advantage of her pregnancy to slap the emperor, another rumor soon arose, saying that the emperor had always liked Concubine Xiao, and as for Concubine Lan, she was just a substitute for Concubine Xiao and a target.
Otherwise, why did Concubine Xiao get pregnant first while Concubine Lan was still not pregnant?
Who gets pregnant has always been decided by the emperor. If he doesn't want to, he can ask the palace servants to clean up the concubines and then give them medicine to prevent them from getting pregnant.
But isn’t it strange that such a previously unknown concubine, Concubine Xiao, suddenly became the first pregnant concubine?
Even when she slapped the emperor, the emperor didn't punish her. Isn't this enough of a favor to her?
This rumor was so credible that it quickly overshadowed other opinions.
Even if there were a few people who didn't believe it, there were so many people who did, and the news spread not only in the palace but also outside the palace.
Even the local teahouses heard the news and staged a sentimental drama.
In the play, Concubine Lan is the daughter of a powerful official who stole someone else's love. Nangong Yi and Xiao Feiyan are a pair of ill-fated lovers. The story is full of twists and turns, but in the end, the two overcome all difficulties and get back together, have children, and everyone is happy.
Because it was so exciting, the play became a favorite of the nobles in Kyoto, and it pushed the authenticity of the rumors to another level.
…
With such a big scene, it was hard for Nangong Yi not to know about it. He angrily waved away all the documents in front of him and asked angrily, "Who is it? Have you found the source of the rumor?"
The kneeling Jinyiwei trembled in fear. "Your Majesty, I'm incompetent and haven't traced the exact source. I only know that it first spread from within the palace. If we try everyone one by one, it would be too drastic. So, Your Majesty, do you want to arrest all the suspects and interrogate them one by one?"
Nangong Yi pursed his lips. If they arrested everyone and investigated, wouldn’t it be a mess?
The most important thing is that doing so will only make him look guilty.
And he was indeed guilty. He did treat Lan Shuang as a target at the beginning, but later found that her eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to Xiao Feiyan, so he simply used her as a stand-in so that the acting would not be too difficult.
Everything went according to his plan, the only thing that went wrong was that he fell in love with his own chess piece.
Nangong Yi leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and pressed his eyebrows.
The current situation was so chaotic that he suspected someone was taking advantage of the situation, but he couldn't be sure of this person's purpose.
Are you trying to sow discord between him and the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?
Nangong Yi felt heavy in his heart and suddenly opened his eyes, "How did the imperial concubine react?"
The Imperial Guards remained silent. Su Ming stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine hasn't left the house for three days."
During these three days, Nangong Yi was busy with government affairs and lived and ate in the imperial study, so he neglected Lan Shuang. He didn't expect such a thing to happen.
He quickly stood up and strode out, "Go to Hanyu Palace."
"yes."
Su Ming immediately went to pass the ceremonial procession.
Compared to the hustle and bustle outside, Hanyu Palace is very quiet.
There wasn't even a sound of human voice; it was so quiet that it was unsettling.
The palace servants came and went without even daring to breathe. When Nangong Yi came in and saw this scene, his heart sank.
He paused slightly and suddenly didn't dare to go in.
What should I say after entering? How should I face Lan Shuang?
Could he ensure that he didn't reveal any flaws? What would he do if he did? How would he explain it? Should he continue to lie to her or confess?
The last thought was rejected by himself as soon as it came to mind.
If he confessed, not only would Lan Shuang not forgive him, he would not even be able to explain to the Duke of Zhenguo.
Nangong Yi calmed himself down and made up his mind to deny it to the end. However, when he raised his eyes, he saw Lan Shuang in white standing at the door, staring at him for an unknown amount of time.
His heart suddenly tightened.
“Shuangshuang——”
He took a step forward, only to see a tear fall from Lan Shuang's eyes. "Is this all fake?"
Nangong Yi's Adam's apple rolled and he suddenly lost his voice.
Her face was as pale as snow, and there was no trace of blood on her lips. The white dress made her look even more haggard and frail, as if she would fall apart with a gust of wind.
With her long hair loose and no makeup on, she is still beautiful, but her beauty is frightening.
"Listen to me, it's not like that."
Nangong Yi stepped forward quickly, but Lan Shuang retreated step by step, "Don't come over, don't come over!"
Her eyes were red, and she looked as if she was stretched to the limit and could break at any moment.
Nangong Yi had to stop and look at her from a distance of five steps.
Today, he suddenly understood what it meant to be trapped in one's own web.
You deserve it!
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