Chapter 143 Qian Yuan Palace, unable to move once you see him.
The man destroyed the body and disposed of the evidence right in front of her; it was incredibly smooth.
Yuchi Lianping crumpled the divorce papers into a small ball, threw it into his mouth, and swallowed it directly.
He added smugly, "Why don't you kill me now, Princess, and take the divorce papers out of my stomach?"
Yu Chi Lianping sat up straight and leaned close to her, saying, "If Princess Chang can't bring herself to do it, then there's no such thing as a divorce agreement."
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That night.
Ji Qingwu was sleeping soundly, lying alone on the carved sandalwood bed.
She didn't have any problem sleeping in unfamiliar beds, and covered herself with a thin indigo brocade quilt, she slept soundly until the sun was high in the sky.
When Xiao Dongzi came to wake her up from behind the screen at the attic door, she pulled the blanket over her face, confused and unaware of where she was.
Smell awakens even before sight.
Because the quilt was filled with that person's scent, a cool and refreshing fragrance that wafted into her nostrils.
Ji Qingwu had just woken up, her face flushed. Covered in such a warm blanket, it felt as if she were being held and falling asleep.
This also suggests that Emperor Wusu frequently visited the Lotus Pavilion, and that he recently spent the night there, indicating that it was a private place for the emperor. However, if the emperor did not summon his concubines to his bedchamber and wished to sleep alone, why did he not stay in the Zhaoyang Palace but instead travel such a long distance to the Lotus Pavilion to sleep alone?
Two palace maids quietly entered to serve her. After Ji Qingwu finished tidying up, Xiao Dongzi greeted her at the door.
Xiao Dongzi smiled broadly and said, "Miss Ji, Chief Steward Li personally instructed me to escort you out of the palace so that you won't get lost. Just follow me."
Ji Qingwu did not refuse and nodded.
Li Yuzong was quite thoughtful; she had attended a banquet at Lotus Pond before, so she still remembered how to get out of the palace.
The sky outside was clear and the air was fresh. A breeze carried the delicate fragrance of lotus flowers.
As Ji Qingwu walked through the palace, for the first time, she felt no unease, but rather a peaceful and tranquil mind as she appreciated the surrounding scenery.
But as she walked, she realized something was wrong.
Ji Qingwu asked, "Eunuch Dong, isn't this the wrong road? It doesn't seem to lead to the palace gate?"
Xiao Dongzi said in surprise, "That's right, Miss Ji, this is the way out of the palace."
Ji Qingwu looked around to make sure he wasn't mistaken: "But I remember we didn't take this route last time."
Xiao Dongzi smiled confidently and said, "This is a shortcut. I have been in the palace for many years and know every part of it very well. I wouldn't get lost even if I closed my eyes. This path is faster, so please trust me."
Before long, the two arrived at the entrance of a palace.
The magnificent glazed tile roof of this hall gleams in the sunlight.
Xiao Dongzi's pace suddenly slowed down, giving Ji Qingwu just enough time to see the plaque of the palace clearly.
It is the Qianyuan Hall.
Ji Qingwu found the name of the hall familiar; he must have heard it before.
Xiao Dongzi scratched his head, then suddenly realized and said, "Oh, isn't this the Qian Yuan Hall where Prince Yuan Heng lives?"
Ji Qingwu saw through the clumsy performance at a glance.
She glanced at him sideways and said, "Eunuch Dong, you just said a moment ago that you are extremely familiar with the palace and that you wouldn't get lost even with your eyes closed. How come you don't even know where the Qianyuan Hall is?"
Xiao Dongzi said, "...I'm only familiar with the roads, not the palace."
He deliberately led her on a detour, even taking her to the Qian Yuan Palace where Yuan Heng resided.
Regardless of his intentions, Ji Qingwu was truly unable to move.
Their voices, which stopped at the gate, were heard by those inside, and the heavy, black-gold palace doors were pushed open.
Ji Qingwu looked over, but did not see the small figure she had imagined, and a slight sense of disappointment washed over her.
The person who came out was a palace attendant, the same eunuch Xiao Shunzi who had served Yuan Heng last time.
Xiao Shunzi recognized the woman in front of him as Miss Ji, and also saw Xiao Dongzi, who served the emperor, beside her.
His attitude was much more respectful than last time, and he asked, "This servant greets Miss Ji. Are you here to see His Highness?"
Ji Qingwu originally had no interest in Yuan Heng, but after being led to this place, she couldn't suppress her longing for him and wanted to know if the little guy had grown taller and if there were any new changes in him.
She asked, "Is His Highness here?"
Xiao Shunzi said, "Yes, yes, but at this time, His Highness is practicing his sword."
Yuan Heng is so young, yet he has to get up every morning to practice martial arts. Ji Qingwu and Qiu Qiu both have the excellent habit of sleeping in. Will not getting enough sleep affect their physical development?
Thinking of this, she frowned.
Seeing her expression, Xiao Dongzi remembered what Li Yuzong had told him.
He said from the side, "His Majesty said that practicing martial arts in the morning can strengthen one's inner strength and prevent evil from invading. The young prince has been practicing for a year and is now in good health. He has not been sick for more than a year."
Ji Qingwu nodded.
No wonder Yuan Heng didn't develop a fever after falling into the water last time; she had never heard of him being sick in all this time. In this respect, Emperor Wusu had taken good care of him.
Xiao Shunzi led the two into the hall.
The palace servants were very well-behaved. Although they did not know her identity, they would come over to greet her when they met her, and would not look at her curiously. Then they would continue to do what they were doing.
Xiao Dongzi said, "Miss Ji, these palace servants were all personally selected by Eunuch Li on the Emperor's orders to serve His Highness. They are all reliable people with clean backgrounds."
Ji Qingwu nodded.
From the calm and unhurried actions of these palace servants, it can be seen that they are steady and reliable people. Although Emperor Wusu was strict with Yuan Heng, he would not treat him poorly in other ways.
"Your Highness, please slow down and watch your step on the pebbly path." A eunuch's shrill voice came from around the corner.
Ji Qingwu immediately turned around to find the source of the sound.
Soon, a small figure in sapphire blue ran over from not far away, carrying a bronze sword inlaid with gemstones.
But as he approached, about three zhang away from her, he slowed down. The little boy stood tall and walked steadily, displaying the majesty of a prince.
Yuan Heng's face was still sweaty, and he was panting heavily when he stood in front of Ji Qingwu, showing how urgently he had come.
As soon as he received news from the palace servants that the fifth young lady of the Ji family had come to the Qian Yuan Palace, he rushed over immediately, afraid that she would get impatient and leave.
Ji Qingwu said with gentle eyes, "Greetings, Your Highness."
Yuan Heng twirled the bronze sword in his hand in a fancy manner, then sheathed it and tucked it diagonally into his belt, before secretly observing her reaction.
Ji Qingwu watched his movements and let out a small exclamation, her voice full of admiration and surprise.
Yuan Heng held his head high, his little face full of indifference.
Ji Qingwu squatted down and took out a handkerchief from his bosom: "Your Highness, shall I wipe your sweat?"
Just as Xiao Shunzi was about to say something, Xiao Dongzi covered his mouth and dragged him aside.
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