Gongyuan Mummy
After seven years, Yuanli felt vaguely lost in her heart. Could it be that such a gentle emperor in this life could only live for seven years?
"What is Ari thinking?"
"It's okay. Why has the Star Lord ignored me these past few days? Is it because he was blinded by the fairy from the heavenly realm?"
"Alas, there was a debate on Chinese and Western Buddhism and Taoism a few days ago, and I couldn't leave. As soon as it ended, I rushed here without stopping."
"Is there also a debate on Chinese and Western Buddhism and Taoism?"
"Of course, our heavenly realm must also keep up with the times."
Seeing that Yuanli's brows were still furrowed, Tianshu Xingjun said helplessly, "Alas, if the fairy is really worried about being thrown out, then why don't you be more affectionate and considerate to the emperor?"
Hearing this, Yuanli looked up in surprise and asked, "Does Xingjun's method really work?"
"Of course, Ah Li, the affairs of the mortal world are just Sima Ming's words. Don't put your heart into it."
Yuanli's mind flashed with the faint smile of Emperor Hengjin, and she couldn't help but say guiltily, "I understand. Thank you, Star Lord, for your advice."
Tianshu stared at her evasive gaze seriously, sighed helplessly, and returned to the Heavenly Palace to look for Yaoguang Xingjun. As soon as Tianshu Xingjun left, Wen Yici came in with the meal.
"Have breakfast when you wake up."
Seeing his expressionless face, Yuanli got out of bed, took Wen Yici's arm, and acted like other women, saying coquettishly, "Are you angry with me, my husband?"
"Which one did the lady say?"
"Huh?" Yuanli was stunned. She couldn't think of anything else that could have upset him. "Heng Jin..."
Wen Yici picked her up with one hand and placed her on his lap and said, "Oh, my wife keeps talking about Heng Jin in her sleep. Who is he?"
Yuanli looked at his enlarged handsome face, her heart skipped a beat, and she was mesmerized. Thinking of the important matter, she shook her head to clear her mind and said, "Hengjin is a little bird I raised."
Wen Yici asked in confusion, "Little bird?"
Yuanli nodded unconfidently. Hengjin's true form was a phoenix, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was a bird.
Wen Yici's expression turned a little ugly, "My wife really likes to pick up small animals."
"That's fine, that's fine. My husband just asked me which one it was. Is there something else that makes you unhappy?"
Wen Yici rubbed her cold bare feet helplessly and carried her to the couch, which made her feel a little warm. As he put on his shoes, he said, "When will you change your habit of not liking to wear shoes?"
Yuanli's smile froze on her face. This was the first time she was not wearing shoes in front of him. He was so skilled at putting on shoes. The person who didn't like to wear shoes must be that old lover.
"The Emperor summoned us to the palace for a banquet, saying he was welcoming you."
"Then Wujiu will also be returned to Father?"
Wen Yici frowned slightly and said, "Madam, are you so reluctant to let go of Wujiu?"
"Wujiu plays the qin so well, I can't bear to let him go."
When Wen Yici heard this, he put on his shoes and stood up, saying, "Then Princess, please ask your father for it yourself."
After saying that, Wen Yici went out angrily, leaving Yuanli bewildered. She was still angry that he hadn't forgotten his old lover even in the lower world. She was afraid that the Emperor was the one who was eating from the pot and still thinking about the person in her bowl.
The two of them were sulking at each other and neither of them spoke to the other. The atmosphere remained tense until the palace banquet.
After leaving her father's place, Concubine Xiao invited Yuanli to come over. As soon as she married into the general's mansion, Wen Yici sent the concubine that Concubine Xiao had given her back intact, presumably because he held a grudge against her.
As soon as she entered the Liangyi Palace, Concubine Xiao gave her a warning and asked her to sit in the hall and wait for her. She did not come out for a long time.
A'li was almost asleep when Concubine Xiao came in slowly with graceful steps. Her headdress and clothes were made of this year's fashionable and scarce materials, which made her youthful face look even more delicate. No wonder her father liked her.
"I feel tired. I think it's because I was exhausted from serving you in bed last night. Princess, please don't blame me."
"It's okay. Your Majesty's offspring is more important."
"you!"
Concubine Xiao was angry for a moment but quickly regained her composure. Yuanli couldn't remember too many of the original owner's memories, and didn't know why she was angry again.
"Last time, the two concubines I sent were both returned. Now, Prince Wen has no other concubines, and you are not pregnant. I have found a new group of young girls. Princess, please tell me which ones you think would be appropriate to take back with you?"
As Concubine Xiao was speaking, before she even finished, many young women stood in two rows and greeted her in unison.
"I am doing this for the princess's own good. I have asked you to send all the concubines away. Don't let other people who have nothing to do with you label you as jealous."
Looking at the imperial concubine who always claimed to be doing good for her, and then looking at these beauties, Yuanli became even angrier.
"Offspring cannot be forced. Your Majesty has so many concubines, yet he favors you. You have no offspring. My husband and I are still young. Your Majesty should send more beauties to your father."
"I am favored by the Emperor, so I don't have to worry even if I don't have an heir. But what about the princess?"
"Your Majesty, most women in the palace lose their beauty as their love fades, and their positions are secured by having children. I'm afraid I don't need to teach you this principle. My father has something else to ask me, so I'll take my leave now. As for the concubines, please speak to Prince Wen."
After saying that, Yuanli stood up and bowed, then walked out without paying any attention to the imperial concubine's gloomy face, cursing under her breath all the way.
Seeing that she felt more comfortable, Ziyun whispered, "Princess, please don't say such words that offend the Imperial Concubine in the future."
"Where do I begin?"
"Noble Concubine Xiao is a princess from a neighboring country. The Emperor has always treated her with respect, but Noble Concubine Xiao has everything except an heir. Noble Concubine Xiao's current status, relying on her favor and arrogance, is not solely due to her motherland. She has some tricks up her sleeve. If the Princess and the Noble Concubine become enemies, it will be disadvantageous to the Princess."
After listening to Ziyun's story, Yuanli was no longer angry. Although it was wrong for the imperial concubine to send her away, she was the one who had hurt someone badly. The imperial concubine was also a pitiful person.
"Okay, but if she gives her husband a concubine next time, I will definitely be angry with her again."
When they came out of Liangyi Palace, Wen Yici's carriage was still parked at the door. Ziyun helped her into the carriage, but Wen Yici didn't even look up at her, instead studying the book in his hand.
Along the way, Yuanli kept stealing glances at him, but he just didn't say anything. He carried her out of the carriage and went to the study on his own.
At night, Yuanli lay on the couch for a long time before the man got into the bed with a cool feeling, hugged her waist from behind, and rubbed his chin against her neck.
"My lady...are you asleep?"
Yuanli didn't say anything, closing her eyes and pretending to sleep. Seeing that the person in her arms didn't respond, Wen Yici said dejectedly, "I shouldn't have ignored you today, but my wife said she likes another man, and I was a little angry."
Hearing this, Yuanli threw the matter of her old lover out of her mind. Who cares? That was Emperor Hengjin's business. Wen Yici in the mortal world was hers.
"My husband, what kind of jealousy are you feeling? I only love you in this world, and I only admire Wujiu's piano skills. The two should not be confused."
"really?"
"Really, more real than pearls."
After hearing this, Wen Yici wiped away the gloom on his face, turned her around, and pressed his warm lips against hers.
Since Wujiu was not in the mansion, she felt much more bored. Wen Yici had no time to accompany her. Recently, her father's health had been getting worse, the prince was young, and his mother died early due to complications during childbirth, so he had to go to the palace often.
For the past two years, my father had been taking medicine for his illness, but the medicine had been ineffective. The Crown Prince and the princess Yuanli possessed were both from the Empress's lineage, and the other princes were all granted fiefdoms by my father and moved far away from Kyoto.
Unfortunately, the imperial examination was about to begin. Wen Yici always worked on official documents until late at night and would get up even earlier in the morning. He would always hug her and say lovingly, "When I'm done, I'll definitely spend time with you."
But Wen Yici is always busy.
The imperial examination was a very important event in Kyoto. Wen Yici decided on the invigilator, and the chief examiner also sent more people to protect the examination hall.
After processing the candidates for the imperial examination and entering the Imperial Examination Hall, Wen Yici had a lot of free time. Today, he said he would take Yuanli out, and she started dressing up early in the morning.
In the carriage, Wen Yici held her tiredly and smiled softly, "My lady looks particularly beautiful today."
Hearing the fatigue in his voice, Yuanli said distressedly: "Husband, let's go back home."
"Why? Hasn't my lady been waiting for this day for a long time?"
"But I can tell that my husband is tired. Shopping every day is fine, but rest is rare for him."
Wen Yici's smile became more charming, and he rubbed her neck, "My lady, you won't feel tired if I hug you."
Seeing that he was so persistent, Yuanli couldn't persuade him, so she had to let him rely on her. She went to the street, and Wen Yici ordered people to buy everything she came across.
Ben was having a great time shopping when she saw Lin Jian rushing over with a serious look on her face. Seeing her here, Lin Jian stammered in embarrassment.
"No problem, just say it directly. The princess is not an outsider."
"I was just afraid of scaring the princess. Something happened in the Imperial Examination Hall. This morning, three examinees were drained of blood and their bodies were thrown together haphazardly. However, I kept a close eye on the Imperial Examination Hall and didn't see anyone."
"Send the princess back to the palace, and I will go and take a look."
Seeing that he was about to leave, Yuanli quickly grabbed his hand, interlocked their fingers and said, "Take me with you."
"My lady, be obedient and don't scare yourself."
"I'm not afraid of you taking me with you, am I? Didn't I provide clues in the Jiangnan case last time? This time, maybe I can do the same."
Wen Yici hesitated for a moment, but seeing her pitiful appearance, his heart softened and he agreed. However, even after entering the Imperial Examination Hall, he never let go of her clasped hands.
"The Imperial Examination Hall is sealed. Anyone who leaks information will be punished as if they were the murderer. Lin Jian, has the coroner examined the body? Take me there to see it."
"The coroner has examined her. She was drained of blood. There are wounds on both her right index finger and right hand. They are not fatal. They were caused by the same weapon."
The deceased all had peaceful expressions, showing no signs of struggle or panic. Their clothes were neatly arranged, as if meticulously groomed. The only injuries were to their fingers. However, draining three people's blood overnight through fingers was impossible for a mortal.
The man with a delicate face and bloodletting from his nails reminded Yuanli of an old friend. Hongxiu wouldn't climb over the mountain and come to Kyoto, right?
"Send more personnel. Send the body to the Dali Temple for investigation at night. Don't cause panic."
"yes."
Wen Yici then looked around and found no signs of damage. The candidates who lived with him also said that they did not see anyone enter.
After searching for an entire afternoon without success, Wen Yici took Yuanli back home. After returning, Yuanli was absent-minded and didn't know how to find Hongxiu.
Until night, not long after Wen Yici embraced his wife, Lin Jian came to disturb him and said that another candidate was missing, Song Zhili, the son of the Minister of Revenue.
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