Chapter 126 (8,000 words) Quit gambling and pay off debts...
As Qingming ends, the vibrant spring gradually turns into the brilliant and warm early summer.
The fact that the empress's first wife was a woman quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of the dynasty, and storytellers even made up all kinds of erotic stories and circulated them among the people, causing people to joke and ridicule them.
In the evening, the tavern was closed and the streets were deserted. Suddenly, a ghostly blue fire appeared in the darkness, and two storytellers were burned to death in public, shocking the capital!
"It seems that the witch who bewitched the Empress is truly a master of witchcraft!"
"The two people died in strange and horrific ways last night. Now no one dares to speak lightly."
Amidst the noise of people, Shangguan Sheng arrived at the place where the charred corpse was. Storytellers were usually dressed as scholars, but now their bodies were almost burned to the bone, with their bodies stiff and twisted, which showed how much pain they had suffered before death.
The Dali Temple detectives and others were cleaning up the debris at the scene. Shangguan Sheng's eyes fell on the traces of burns crawling on the ground. He stepped closer and raised his hand to touch the gray-black sticky substance, which had a special smell. His eyes were deep.
If someone attempts to murder someone at this time, it is like adding fuel to the fire and is truly sinister.
In the morning court hall, many ministers submitted petitions requesting the establishment of a new emperor. The two ministers, Ji Zhangsi and Xin Zhangsi, who were in the lead, were very direct. Their purpose was very simple.
In the current situation, Xizhou Yin must not be canonized as the queen, otherwise the master will be out of his mind. It is better to choose the bloodline within the Wanqi family as soon as possible, which is also a timely way to stop the loss.
This is a threat, but also a help. Everything depends on the master's final decision.
Xuan Yizhen flipped through the documents on the desk, his gaze sweeping across the ministers in the hall before slowly lingering on the two officials. His cold face revealed a hint of chill as he said, "I'm tired today. Let's discuss this another day."
The female official Chunli understood and immediately shouted loudly: "Dismiss the court!"
Now the officials are obviously asking the master to make a clear decision: the Yin family of Xizhou and the throne cannot be had at the same time.
Su Xuying in the hall looked at the officials who came out to force the master to make a decision, and thought to herself that it seemed that the elders of the Wanqi family had almost divided up the power belonging to the head of the family after Queen Wanqi became seriously ill.
No wonder the master does not trust the officials. The danger of having power seized is self-evident. Fathers and sons killing each other, and brothers turning against each other are nothing new throughout history.
Other powerful people in the court and the country watched this drama, each with their own thoughts, and did not dare to easily interfere in the discord between the empress and the Wanqi family, waiting for an opportunity to act.
At noon, Yin Xing saw that Xuan Yizhen didn't mention the court affairs, and asked with some concern: "Will Yizhen be very difficult?"
Xuan Yizhen picked up the chopsticks and served Yin Xing the food. He said calmly, "No, these are all expected. They are a group of elders who protect the interests of the Wanqi family. They are not loyal to me."
"Why don't we just agree to the candidate they propose?" Yin Xing said hesitantly while eating.
I always feel that there are several groups of people causing trouble now. If Xuan Yizheng offends all of them and loses control, it will definitely be very troublesome.
"Once you compromise, you will be controlled by others at every step. Maybe in the end I will have to burn you to death, this monster who has brought disaster to the country and the people. So this is not just a matter of establishing a king or queen." Xuan Yizheng saw that Yin Xing did not understand the pros and cons, so he had to explain to her.
When Yin Xing heard this, he immediately lost interest in eating and sighed, "I've never been out of the house, how could it become like this?"
Xuan Yizhen looked at Yin Xing's pitiful expression with furrowed brows and said with a faint smile, "Don't be so sad. Smile. I like to see you being cute and adorable."
Hearing the voice, Yin Xing looked at Xuan Yizheng who was joking with him calmly, and tried to curl his lips but couldn't laugh.
"Forget it, maybe you can practice calligraphy more, which will help you calm down." Xuan Yizheng looked at Yin Xing and stopped teasing her.
"I've practiced it a long time ago, and now my handwriting is very similar to Yizhen's." Yin Xing responded confidently without thinking much.
As for stealing the imperial seal, Yin Xing was unsure for a moment because he learned about the turmoil in the court.
Xuan Yizhen's eyes were gloomy, and he said nonchalantly, "Is that so? Then I'll have to take a good look at your handwriting later to see how similar it is."
After he finished speaking, Yin Xing nodded hesitantly, lowered his head to eat rice, feeling a little guilty.
But the words had already been spoken, and there was obviously no way to take them back.
Soon, Yin Xing took Xuan Yizheng to see the words he had specially selected, and broke them down as much as possible to show her.
Xuan Yizhen scanned the words on the table, picked up a piece and examined it carefully. "Hmm, it does look about 70% like it. You can even fake an imperial decree now."
Yin Xing didn't dare look at Xuan Yizhen, and hesitantly replied, "How could an imperial decree be so easily forged?"
"If it can be stamped with the imperial seal, it should be much more credible." Xuan Yizheng gently put down the paper, raised his hand and touched Yin Xing's face, and saw that she lowered her head, looking dodging.
Seeing her like this, Xuan Yi really couldn't bear to scold her.
"Aren't you really afraid that I will falsely convey the imperial edict?" Yin Xing asked hesitantly.
Falsifying the imperial edict is definitely a very serious matter. Yin Xing is a little worried that Xuan Yizheng will be angry.
"If you want to fake the imperial edict, then it is a real imperial edict. What is there to be afraid of?" Xuan Yizheng touched Yin Xing's soft earlobe with his fingertips, played with it carefully, and spoke in an extremely serious tone.
Yin Xing didn't expect Xuan Yizhen to trust him so unhesitatingly. He looked up at her calm eyes and said with a guilty conscience, "That was a false imperial decree. Wouldn't Yizhen be angry?"
Xuan Yizhen met Yin Xing's anxious eyes, his thick eyelashes fluttering like butterflies, making her look pitiful. He leaned in and kissed the corner of her eye, whispering, "No, I know you wouldn't do anything bad. It must be someone with ulterior motives who deceived you. Those people deserve to die the most."
Seeing that the conversation had reached this point, Yin Xing had no doubt about how Xuan Yizheng would react when he found out that Jiang Yun had escaped using his fake imperial edict.
Jiang Yun and the others will definitely die faster. Xuan Yizheng never speaks in jokes.
Because Yin Xing could feel that Xuan Yizheng hated her for neglecting her because of others, not to mention the crime of falsely conveying the imperial edict, which was a serious crime of deceiving the emperor in ancient times and could result in the confiscation of property and extermination of the clan.
Even if Xuan Yizheng didn't blame or punish himself, Jiang Yun and the others would probably be wanted for the rest of their lives.
With such consequences, Yin Xing felt that Jiang Yun might as well wait for the right opportunity, otherwise he would not be helping them but harming them.
Seeing Xuan Yizhen slowly retreat, Yin Xing belatedly raised his hand to touch the corner of his eye, which was a little hot. His gaze swept across her thin lips, and his face flushed as he said, "Yizhen, I don't know how to repay you."
The current situation is so difficult and complicated, but Xuan Yizheng is still determined to bestow a title on himself. This is obviously a thankless task.
Xuan Yizhen pinched Yin Xing's soft hand with her fingertips and pulled her into her arms. A smile flashed in her beautiful eyes as she said softly, "Silly, I'm your wife, so naturally I don't need anything in return. You just need to stay by my side forever."
As he spoke gently, Xuan Yizhen's eyes swept over the words on Yin Xing's paper, and murderous intent appeared in his eyes.
Based on Xuan Yizheng's understanding of Yin Xing, she was able to tell Jiang Yun about her illness, which shows that she was not very wary of others.
So instead of arguing with Yin Xing about the pros and cons, it is better to gloss over the situation.
As for those who corrupted Yin Xing, if they dared to falsely convey the imperial edict, they would be courting their own destruction.
At this moment, Jiang Yun, who was in the palace's medicine room, shuddered unexpectedly. He looked up at the sunny and warm sky with a puzzled look and muttered, "This weather is very strange."
Liu Ci embroidered a new wristband for Jiang Yun, the purple orchid pattern neatly and simply arranged. She pondered, "Ah Yun, since Miss Yin can't persuade the Empress, wouldn't it be disastrous if she falsely conveyed the imperial decree?"
"I didn't hold much hope for Yin Xing, that wife slave, in this matter. After all, with the Empress's cunning mind, it's impossible for the Jade Seal to be obtained so easily, so I have a new plan." Jiang Yun had never thought of serving as an official in the court at the beginning. It was the Empress who insisted on holding Liu Ci as a threat that caused the current situation.
"What new plan are you referring to?" Liu Ci asked as he tied the last bit of needlework into a knot.
"The new plan is to pretend to kidnap Yin Xing. This way, she will appear to be coerced and will naturally not be suspected by the empress. We can still escape. It's a pity that we encountered this inexplicable and massive rumor." Jiang Yun had originally planned to implement such a perfect arrangement.
Now the whole city is in uproar. Yin Xing has become a monster that brings disaster to the country and the people. There are swords and sabers in the court, and they are clearly all directed at Yin Xing.
If Jiang Yun kidnapped Yin Xing as an excuse, he might have to protect her safety, and he would end up losing more than he gained.
Liu Ci smoothed Jiang Yun's brows and said, "Court battles are always changing. There's nothing we can do about it. I don't think Miss Yin wants this."
Although Liu Ci and Yin Xing were not particularly familiar with each other, she was obviously kinder and more enthusiastic than the empress, and usually would not break her promises.
So when Yin Xing said that Jiang Yun would be in trouble, he might have really heard some clues.
"Ayun, you have to be careful and don't act rashly." Liu Ci warned with a worried look in his eyes.
"Don't worry, I don't want to get involved in the court struggles. If there is any trouble, it must be because of Yin Xing who is now caught up in the storm." Jiang Yun comforted him, and he also felt that the empress tied himself to Yin Xing just to prevent the current situation.
If an empress favors a woman, at most her reputation will be bad, but if she makes a woman her empress, many interests will be involved.
As Xizhou declined, Yin Xing had to have support from a powerful force. Jiang Yun, her sworn sister, was obviously a shield.
It is precisely because of this that Jiang Yun felt something was wrong, because there will definitely be victims in the power struggle.
Just when Jiang Yun was worried, he suddenly heard footsteps approaching hurriedly outside the yard. His face changed slightly, his palm rested on the hilt of the sword, and his eyes were as sharp as torches.
The courtyard door opened, and the red and blue flying feather sword tassel swung. The leading Ji Zhangsi's eyes swept over Jiang Yun and the others, slowly lingering around Liu Ci, and said, "Catch her."
Jiang Yun unsheathed his sword and stabbed with it, forcing back the advancing hands. He said solemnly, "Master Ji, this is the inner court of the palace. How can you allow people to act recklessly?"
"I will not be too harsh on you because you are the descendant of Master Yun, but you should also know the current situation." Master Ji looked at the resisting Jiang Yun with dignity and was very displeased.
"Hehe, I am a golden armor captain bestowed by His Majesty, and I serve as a palace general. I will not obey your orders without the imperial edict!" Jiang Yun protected Liu Ci's safety, and wielded a long sword in his other hand to defend himself, without giving in.
The incident happened so suddenly that Jiang Yun couldn't understand the specific situation.
Could it be that these elders of the Wanqi family are eager to seize power?
There were flashes of swords and clanging sounds. Several people were knocked to the ground. The medicinal herbs drying in the yard were scattered on the ground, many of them stained with blood.
Seeing Jiang Yun's impressive skills, able to calmly handle over ten experts, Chief Ji didn't want to delay for too long, lest any trouble arise. He said sternly, "I only want the woman beside you. Why risk resistance?"
As he finished speaking, Jiang Yun's arm was scratched with scars, sweat ran down his cheeks, and the edge of the sword in his palm was stained with blood. He replied: "If you want to take her away, then you must step over my dead body first!"
"The people of the Yun family are really stubborn!" Ji Zhangsi raised his hand impatiently to gesture.
Countless archers were ready to attack, and some people grabbed the little girl and held her hostage with swords. Liu Ci was immediately frightened and said hurriedly, "Ayun, stop."
If the fight continues like this, Jiang Yun will be exhausted even if he is not injured.
Jiang Yun paused in shock, his breathing unsteady. He stared intently at Ji Zhangsi and said, "You dare to kill a palace general privately? His Majesty will never let you go!"
These elders from the Wanqi family really have no respect for the law.
"I only have the woman beside you. If you don't resist, there's no need to take your life."
"Oh, you old thing, you want her, aren't you using her to threaten me?"
Jiang Yun really regretted not believing Yin Xing's words. If he had taken Liu Ci away earlier, he would not have ended up in this situation.
Director Ji had a gloomy face and looked quite embarrassed.
Seeing this, Liu Ci hurriedly said, "I'll go with you. As long as you don't hurt her, everything will be fine."
"Aci, you can't go!" Jiang Yun felt that Liu Ci underestimated the viciousness of human nature.
"I believe you, don't be impulsive, okay?" Liu Ci raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat off Jiang Yun's cheek and comforted him softly.
In this situation, if Jiang Yun is allowed to resist alone, it will only make the situation worse. It is better to find another way.
Jiang Yun understood Liu Ci's thoughts, but was still unwilling. Once involved in a fight, it would be difficult to escape unscathed.
But Liu Ci raised his hand to suppress Jiang Yun's sword. Jiang Yun had no way to refuse, so he turned his cold face to Ji Zhangsi and threatened: "If anything happens to her, I will kill you!"
After he finished speaking, Ji Zhangsi said nothing, but led his people out of the courtyard.
But when Su Xuying brought people to the palace, they saw only a mess on the ground. A little girl was picking herbs in a bamboo basket, and Jiang Yun was sitting beside her, distracted.
"I heard that Director Ji sent someone to you. What's the matter?"
"They just took Liu Ci away rudely."
Jiang Yun held the wristband sewn by Liu Ci in his palm, his face was ashen, without any trace of his usual playful smile.
Su Xuying knew how important Liu Ci was to Jiang Yun, and she thought, "If you're willing, I can return the position of Chief Secretary to you. Perhaps that would give us a better chance of winning and make them a little wary."
The factions within the Wanqi family are not peaceful, but they rarely fight directly because Ji Zhangsi and others are too authoritarian.
In order to overthrow the Yin family of Xizhou, even Jiang Yun, a palace general, was directly targeted. It was simply outrageous.
"I think they took Liu Ci away not just to threaten or demonstrate to me, but maybe they have other intentions." Jiang Yun was impulsive at first, thinking that the other party wanted to cut off the roots and eliminate their followers in advance because he was Yin Xingyi's sister.
Now that I think about it, since he was just dealing with me, there was no need for Ji Zhangsi to show up in person, and he didn't want to kill me.
Liu Ci was the other party's target, and Jiang Yun couldn't figure it out.
"I will check what Ji Zhangsi and the others are doing. Don't be impatient. Liu Ci doesn't want to see you so depressed." Su Xuying tried her best to calm Jiang Yun.
After she finished speaking, the little girl stood aside holding the herbs and asked in a childish voice, "Will Sister Liu come back?"
It was the first time that Su Xuying heard a little girl talking to her on her own initiative, and she was a little surprised.
Jiang Yun regained some composure, raised his hand and touched the little girl's head, and said with a resolute expression: "Yes, we will clean it up first, so that Sister Liu will be very happy."
"Yeah!" The little girl responded obediently, no longer hesitant as before.
At dusk, the towering palace is stained with blood-red light, appearing ancient and time-honored, while the interior is plunged into darkness, with layers of doorways heavily guarded.
It was the first time that Liu Ci saw such a tall and spacious palace. He smelled a strong medicinal fragrance and when he saw the figure inside, he held his breath.
"Since you can cure His Majesty's illness, you must also know the condition of Empress Dowager Wanqi. This is my request." Ji Zhangsi looked at the thin and hunched figure with a complicated expression.
"But the Wuxiang flower trees have been destroyed, and Empress Dowager Wanqi's condition is more serious than Your Majesty's. I'm afraid she can't recover." Liu Ci looked at the face that looked like the empress, but his behavior exuded a strange and dangerous feeling, which was frightening.
Ji Zhangsi gathered his thoughts and said in a deep voice, "If you can't be cured, you will never be free, and Jiang Yun must die."
Liu Ci's expression was solemn, his eyes fell on the stern old woman, and he had to remain silent.
All I can do now is delay time, both for myself and Jiang Yun.
Outside the palace, the night slowly descended, covering the sky. Amidst the twinkling stars, the night breeze carried a hint of warmth, but was not chilly.
Xuan Yizhen and Yin Xing were dining on a high platform, looking down at the vast palace. Then, looking at the person next to them, they asked, "How about this roasted lamb?"
Yin Xing responded with great satisfaction: "It's delicious and tender, not smelly at all!"
"The little lamb does taste more delicious, but I think you taste more tender." Xuan Yizheng looked at Yin Xing thoughtfully and chuckled.
"..." Yin Xing's face flushed red, and he didn't know how to organize his response.
It’s over. All that’s in my mind is the gorgeous scene that Xuan Yizheng showed me at that time!
Yin Xing didn't dare to look at Xuan Yizheng. He picked up the tea and drank it all, trying to pretend that he didn't understand the dirty words.
The night wind blew, the lights were dim, and Xuan Yizheng's eyes fell on Yin Xing's face which was stained with blush. He didn't drink any alcohol, but he seemed to be very drunk.
Yin Xing felt it was hard to swallow Xuan Yizhen's gaze, so he could only take the initiative to find a topic and said, "Yizhen, aren't you worried that there will be more chaos next?"
"The worst that could happen is a rebellion or a usurpation of the throne, but that has nothing to do with you. Just like the story of the emperor who lost his throne by lighting beacons to trick the princes, that was just a pretext for the emperor to lose control."
"But if we continue to establish a queen in this situation, it will only arouse everyone's opposition, which is not good." Yin Xing felt that Xuan Yizheng should handle the situation calmly.
Xuan Yizhen picked up the embroidered handkerchief and wiped the oil stains from Yin Xing's mouth. He replied softly, "Originally, I didn't know how to announce your true identity, but now it's easier, so don't worry."
Yin Xing didn't understand Xuan Yizheng's indifferent reaction at all. Seeing that she didn't hesitate at all, he could only give up the idea of persuading her.
"Don't just focus on eating the meat, try what this is." Xuan Yizheng picked up the milky white wine bowl and fed it to Yin Xing with great interest.
"Hmm!" Yin Xing took a sip obediently, then frowned when he immediately realized something was wrong.
This stuff tastes weird, or more accurately, like it's spoiled.
Seeing Yin Xing's reaction, Xuan Yizhen chuckled and said, "The locals call it Tsege, and they often eat it with barbecue to relieve greasiness. Does it taste bad?"
Yin Xing looked at Xuan Yizhen with a complicated expression, not suspecting her teasing at all. She replied thoughtfully, "It's not unpalatable, but rather strange. It looks like a dairy product, but it tastes a bit fermented and sour."
"Because it's a fermented mare's milk drink, it has a sweet and sour or spicy taste that's very refreshing."
“No wonder it tastes so strange.”
Seeing that Yin Xing didn't seem interested, Xuan Yizheng stopped feeding her.
The wind blew, and the candlelight flickered, sometimes brighter and sometimes dimmer. Yin Xing looked at Xuan Yizhen, whose calm eyes were filled with a distant smile, like a beauty in a mural, and asked with a warm face, "Why would Yizhen prepare such a drink?"
"I just think it's new and fresh, so I want you to try it." Xuan Yizheng knew that Yin Xing liked new and exciting things, so he found some fun for her.
Sure enough, Yin Xing’s reaction was very interesting.
"Is that so?" The naive Yin Xing believed the explanation without giving it much thought.
Xuan Yizheng has always had a light taste, and he himself cannot accept this sour taste, so it stands to reason that she should be even less able to accept it.
There should be some limits when it comes to trying new things.
In the hazy night, two figures lean against each other on a high platform, watching the moon and enjoying the breeze. They are very close to each other, and the palace lanterns sway, blurring the scene between them.
As the sky was getting light, another murder occurred with ghost lights. The body was covered in blood, with the internal organs missing and the face disfigured, making it almost unrecognizable.
Shangguan Sheng looked around the scene solemnly. This time the person who died was not a storyteller, but the Minister of Rites, the nephew of the old patriarch of the Gongyang family, and also the chief examiner of many imperial examinations, with great knowledge.
"Monsters are rampant under the feet of the emperor, and loyal ministers have died unexpectedly. The culprits should be punished and the Yin family should be killed!" The crowd was bustling, and no one knew who spoke first, and then others echoed and responded, and the sound echoed in the long street like thunder.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Shangguan Sheng jumped on his horse and rode into the palace to report.
At the palace gate, a group of scholars had already gathered, holding long, conspicuous posters.
However, Shangguan Sheng was not able to meet the empress, but was stopped by the two heads of the Wanqi family.
"The people of the capital are seething with resentment. Your Majesty will make his own decisions on this matter. Lord Shangguan does not need to see you."
"yes."
Shangguan Sheng knew that these two managers had raised and cared for the empress, and could be said to be the most prestigious elders in the Wanqi family.
No one in the court or the public would want to offend the two of them now. Shangguan Sheng hesitated and retreated, heading towards the palace.
If the situation is not investigated and dealt with promptly, and is allowed to escalate, the Yin family of Xizhou will be doomed.
It is impossible for the Gongyang family to allow family members to be killed one after another for no reason. The mastermind behind the scenes simply wants to create chaos in the world.
So when Shangguan Sheng saw Jiang Yun from afar, he hurried forward to tell her about the situation in the capital.
But Jiang Yun seemed to be nonchalant and responded: "We can't save Yin Xing in this situation, so you'd better protect yourself."
"What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing, I'm just tired of all the intrigue. There are so many forces involved in the position of a monarch or queen. It's disgusting."
Hearing this, Shangguan Sheng was even more certain that something was wrong with Jiang Yun.
But he was not clear about the situation inside the palace. He looked around and said cautiously: "If you have any difficulties, you can tell me."
"Thank you, but you can't help me with my difficulties. Now there are many forces fighting each other, including the Empress Wanqi Family, the Gongyang Family, and other demons and monsters. It's best to get away in time." After saying that, Jiang Yun left the long road on his own and walked towards the palaces and halls that Ji Zhangsi and others often went to to investigate.
Now the Wanqi family and the empress have different opinions, just like two millstones, whoever interferes will be crushed to death.
Jiang Yun didn't believe that the empress would just watch herself become a puppet emperor, so he naturally didn't worry much about Yin Xing's safety.
Now Liu Ci and his situation are even more dangerous.
Shangguan Sheng looked at Jiang Yun with a stern expression as she hurried away. Her reaction might mean something serious had happened.
But Shangguan Sheng couldn't see the empress now, nor could he mobilize more troops, so he could only leave the palace and go to the Taoist temple.
The Gongyang family and Taoist Nun Yiqing have spent so much effort in building momentum in the capital these days, and their true colors will eventually be revealed.
His father and Xiahou Qing have already received the secret order from the Empress. Now Shangguan Sheng must consolidate the Empress' throne. Obviously, he cannot escape in time like Jiang Yun.
When the figure disappeared from the palace corridor, birds flew over and landed slowly on the palace windowsill, chirping in short and orderly voices.
Xuan Yizheng listened attentively, Yin Xing watched seriously with shining eyes, and thought that this bird was very cool!
After a while, Xuan Yizhen raised his hand and touched the black and shiny wings, and said in a calm voice: "Thank you for your hard work."
"Can Yizheng understand what it says?" Yin Xing looked at Xuan Yizheng in surprise, unable to hide his admiration.
"Well, it said you look very sweet and lovely." Xuan Yizheng blinked her beautiful eyes and said in a playful voice.
Yin Xing's face flushed and he looked at Xuan Yizheng shyly, thinking that when a serious person acts in a not-so-serious way, it is really hard to guard against him.
Xuan Yizhen didn't shy away and met Yin Xing's bright and lively eyes. He raised his hand to touch her hair and said with a gentle smile, "It can only give brief replies. It's usually used to detect the number of people patrolling and its ability to identify people. It's not as magical as you think."
"If you really want to know something, why don't you let the palace guards investigate?"
"Because sometimes people are far less loyal than animals. This is based on my mother's experience of betrayal. We should never trust only one side."
After he finished speaking, Yin Xing was a little surprised. He looked at Xuan Yizhen with a calm expression. Even though there was bright sunlight outside the window, he still felt a little chill.
Speaking of which, Xuan Yizheng has been experiencing betrayal all the time.
From her parents to her sisters and the elders who raised her, basically everyone had their own thoughts.
"Yizhen, I will never betray you." Yin Xingtan hugged Xuan Yizhen and said with pained eyes.
"Yes, I know." Xuan Yizheng raised his hands to hug the soft and warm body, lowered his slender neck, pressed against Yin Xing, and kissed the exposed skin on the side of her ear.
Yin Xing trembled slightly from the sneak attack, and looked at Xuan Yizheng with blinking eyes, feeling somewhat helpless.
How could such a warm scene suddenly become weird?
Xuan Yizhen frankly let Yin Xing stare at him, pursed his lips and said, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing." Yin Xing looked away and saw the bird, only to find that there was an eyewitness.
It seems like it can recognize faces!
Yin Xing left Xuan Yizhen's arms and sat up straight, asking, "What can I feed it?"
"It likes to eat rabbits. It's that kind of alive. Are you sure you want to feed it?"
"Forget it."
The scene was a bit bloody. Yin Xing thought about it and decided that he couldn't just stand by and watch that kind of scene.
Xuan Yizheng chuckled, seeing through Yin Xing's reluctance, and stopped teasing her. His eyes fell on the black and shiny divine bird, and his smile faded.
Although Xuan Yizheng knew the prestige and power of the Gongyang family, it was really unpleasant to see the elders of the Wanqi family taking advantage of the situation.
At dusk, the setting sun was as red as blood, slanting down the western palace wall. Jiang Yun secretly watched the patrolling palace guards, all of whom were from the Wanqi family.
Liu Ci was taken away by Ji Zhangsi and did not leave the palace. This was the confirmed information given by Su Xuying.
It is too easy to hide someone in such a huge palace, so Jiang Yun did not dare to act rashly.
The night was hazy. Jiang Yun, dressed in night clothes, walked lightly as he quickly passed by the palace wall and landed on the roof.
At this time, someone was waiting on the other roof. Jiang Yun did not dare to move because the other party was a master.
"You are the granddaughter of Yun Zhangsi. I won't kill you. Let's go." The man's voice was low, and he was actually a man.
It seems that the Wanqi family does not only use women to hold important positions and weaken men as rumored. As long as they are of the maternal bloodline, they will be valued. It seems that there are many misunderstandings among people in the dynasty, and perhaps someone is deliberately spreading slander.
Jiang Yun just came to scout the place and didn't want to take any action, so he tactfully withdrew and secretly took note of this Empress Dowager Wanqi's bedroom.
The night silently swallowed the figure, the waning moon hung high in the sky, and the palace was quiet and silent.
Inside the main hall, the candlelight was dim, and only a few movements could be heard, like the clattering of chess pieces. Yin Xing looked at the hopeless chess game and felt a bit of a headache.
Xuan Yizheng, however, showed no mercy and continued to strike with all his might, strangling her to the limit.
"I give up."
"no."
Yin Xing looked innocently at the particularly serious Xuan Yizhen, his face flushed as he said, "Do we really have to remember this so clearly between us?"
Xuan Yizhen calmly put down the chess piece and said, "There's only one opponent in the game of chess. Besides, if you're willing to accept defeat, what's wrong with that?"
These words made Yin Xing feel very embarrassed. He thought that what Xuan Yizhen won was not just a chess piece, but a bet.
Earlier, Yin Xing mentioned a new bet on a whim, which was one chess piece in exchange for a kiss.
But now, Yin Xing felt a little numb as he watched Xuan Yizhen holding the chess box full of white chess pieces with such care, he was afraid that his lips would be bruised with kisses!
After a while, Yin Xing lost and had no more moves to make, but Go is not chess, so it is obvious that he has no chance of winning.
Xuan Yizheng leaned leisurely against the soft pillow, her bare hands lightly hooked, her beautiful eyes reflected by the candlelight, she was very gentle and kind.
However, Yin Xing felt that Xuan Yizheng was clearly a bewitching monster. He moved a little closer to her and smelled the faint cool fragrance. In the end, she accepted her fate and paid her debt.
The candlelight flickered, the figures on the couch overlapped, the skirts swayed slightly, and the gentle kiss was masked by the breathing and heartbeat. Yin Xing touched her little by little, then retreated and touched again, looking at the calm and steady Xuan Yizhen with a blushing face, admiring her calmness very much.
Xuan Yizhen's fingertips lightly touched Yin Xing's drooping skirt, but he restrained himself from applying any force. His dark eyes flickered, as if shrouded in mist. He parted his thin lips and called out in a hoarse voice, "One hundred and twelve more kisses, continue."
Yin Xing had a heart attack. She pursed her lips, feeling a little numb, and said softly, "Yizhen, how about a discount?"
"No." Xuan Yizheng raised his hand and pressed down on the back of Yin Xing's slender neck, peeling the protruding joints with his fingertips to force her to get closer. He sniffed the sweet fragrance with his nose, which was like sweet and mellow fruit flesh, making her salivate. She immediately decided to take the initiative to claim her debt.
"Hmm!" Yin Xing was completely unprepared, his mind drifting into passivity, and he gradually felt a little suffocated.
This feeling is a little too familiar. Xuan Yizheng used to be so passionate, even more intense, as if he would not stop until his life was exhausted with me.
Yin Xing felt a little dizzy, as if floating in the clouds, and thought to himself that quitting gambling was urgent!
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