Dai Ziling

Chapter 162 Retribution
In a few days, envoys from Yanyu came to Beijing, and the ban on Prince Yi's residence was also lifted. King Nandan was sure that the fourth prince would put state affairs first, and specially ordered him and the sixth prince to enter the palace to discuss this matter.

Just as Teng Xuanyi expected, the visitor was Heng Cang, the crown prince of Nayanyou.

I don't know what Teng Xuanyang is thinking at the moment, if Heng Cang reveals what he did, I am afraid that the imperial palace will be lively again.

When the servant who announced the decree walked away, Zixi looked at Teng Xuanyi, and said tentatively: "Can I go together? I... want to see the queen."

"it is good."

Promised so happily?Zixi was a little surprised, and continued to ask with an aggressive attitude:

"Then...can I take Qinrao with me?"

"it is good."

Zixi was happy, and blinked at Qinrao. She knew that Qinrao had always been sorry for Concubine Jin, besides... and Teng Xuanyun, it would be nice to have a chance for them to communicate.

Qin Rao smiled gratefully at Zi Xi, and understood her painstaking efforts.

Zhu Lan took a step forward and said: "I have stayed in the imperial palace before, so I am a familiar face. I will accompany you two to King Nandan's place. Qin Rao, take good care of Zixi, we will go there as soon as we are done." Looking for you."

Although the house arrest is released, everyone understands that Teng Xuanyi's current situation is not optimistic, and it is better to keep a low profile.Accompanied by Zhu Lan and Qin Rao, nothing should happen.

Lingyi pulled Qin Rao back, and told her again and again: "You must guard her at every step, and if there is any emergency, report to me immediately!"

Qin Rao nodded and said, "Don't worry, I understand!"

Luo Yiyao stepped forward, put a small box into Zhu Lan's hand, and gave him a meaningful look, Zhu Lan squeezed the box and nodded.

I remember the last time I entered the imperial palace, it was still a lush and lush scene full of flowers, but within a few months, the luxuriant leaves that covered the palaces everywhere had fallen, and occasionally I saw a few green pines and green cypresses, but I felt that they were lonely and lonely.The high palace walls and majestic buildings reveal solemnity and oppression everywhere...

Teng Xuanyi stopped, glanced expressionlessly at the direction of the imperial study, and said to Zixi:
"Go to Xiangkun Palace and wait for me."

"it is good."

Teng Xuanyun bit her lip, silently saying the same words as the fourth brother in her heart.

Qin Rao lowered her head, gently grabbed Zi Xi's sleeve, and said, "Let's go!"

Reluctantly moving her footsteps, Zixi turned her head while walking and said softly: "You three, be careful..."

Teng Xuanyun nodded with a smile: "Don't worry! I...we'll find you in a while...you guys!"

Holding Teng Xuanyun's shoulder, Zhu Lan said: "Let's go! Don't look!"

Arriving outside the door of the imperial study, Zhu Lan stopped naturally, Mian Sheng should not bring his own bodyguard, he could only wait outside.

With his hands crossed, he leisurely leaned against the stone lion at the door. The guard guarding the door just wanted to reprimand him, but Teng Xuanyi stared back with cold eyes.

Zhu Lan raised the corners of her mouth, thinking: It feels really good to have someone backing her up!

The other princes in the imperial study had already arrived. Seeing Teng Xuanyi and Teng Xuanyun walking in, except for Teng Xuanchun who grinned, the rest of them had a cold face.

"Father." After the two of them clasped their fists together to salute, they retreated silently to the side.

King Nandan didn't look at them directly, but scanned the reactions of other people with his eyes.

After rolling a glance at Teng Xuanchun, King Nandan said unhurriedly: "You two, how are you recuperating in the mansion these days?"

Teng Xuanyi said: "Thank you, father, for your concern. My son and sixth brother are resting well."

"Well, now that you've rested, let's talk about Prince Yanyou. What do you think he wants to do when he comes this time?"

Teng Xuanyi looked as usual, bowed his head and said, "I don't know."

Teng Xuanyun also shook his head quickly: "I don't know either."

After a pause, the King of Nandan frowned: "It was reported that he was dying of illness, and he was afraid that the medicine would not work, but now he came to Nandan as an envoy. I am afraid that the person who came was not kind... In the evening, the widow will help him. Host a banquet to welcome the wind, all of you should be smart, understand?"

"Yes!" All the princes said in unison.

Frowning, King Nandan stared at Teng Xuanyi for a moment, and said, "Go to Xiangkun Palace to have a look! Come early at night!"

With a respectful salute, Teng Xuanyi did not show any joy, because he knew that joy at this moment represented displeasure a few days ago, and the last thing King Nandan wanted to see was complaining in his heart. All right.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Zhu Lan moved aside.

The first one to come out was Teng Xuanxiao, with the same arrogant expression as before, without looking sideways, without talking to anyone, and left alone calmly.

The second one came out was Teng Xuanhao. He walked slowly, hesitated a little, hesitated for a moment, turned his head to look at Teng Xuanyi, but left without saying a word.

Then came out three people side by side, and they knew who they were from the tone of their voice.

Teng Xuanchun put his left hand on Teng Xuanyun's shoulder, and held Teng Xuanyi's wrist with his right hand, laughing and saying, "You two are so leisurely, are there any interesting things these days? Where is Zixi? Did you come with you?"

Teng Xuanyi gently shook off his hand and said, "Don't make trouble, don't even look at where this is!"

Putting his index finger up to his lips, Teng Xuanchun nodded obediently, and said in a low voice, "The fourth brother's lesson is, that, are you all okay?"

"Well, everything is fine."

With a bright smile, Teng Xuanchun wanted to ask about Zixi's recent situation, when Teng Xuanyang came out.Seeing how close the three brothers were, they immediately sank down and said to Teng Xuanchun:

"What are you still writing here? Go!"

Teng Xuanchun curled his lips, with a face of reluctance, patted Teng Xuanyun's shoulder, made a grimace, and staggered behind Teng Xuanyang.

"Brother." Teng Xuanyi called out in a low voice.

Teng Xuanyang stopped and didn't look back.

Seeing this, Zhu Lan walked out from behind the stone lion.

Teng Xuanchun couldn't laugh anymore, he lowered his head slightly and said, "Brother, I'll go back first."

Seeing Teng Xuanchun walking away, Teng Xuanyang turned around and asked coldly, "What's the matter?"

Teng Xuanyi stepped forward slowly, raised his eyelids and stared fiercely at his elder brother's eyes, until he felt a trace of fear in Teng Xuanyang's eyes, and then slowly said: "It's nothing."

The Adam's apple kept floating, and his breathing was a little short. Teng Xuanyang instinctively took two steps back, the corners of his mouth twitched, but he couldn't say another word. He clenched his fists and left in a hurry.

Zhu Lan smiled disdainfully, walked up to Teng Xuanyi, touched his arm, and said, "Is his virtue called a guilty conscience?"

"I don't know, maybe it's because of fear."

Zhu Lan was puzzled: "Afraid?"

"Well, very few people are not afraid of me."

"……yes?"

Teng Xuanyi stared ahead, and walked forward with a blank expression. Looking at his upright and straight back, Zhu Lan said to herself: "In front of me, why are you so prudish!"

Teng Xuanyun said: "Prudish? Are you sure?"

Glancing at the small box in his hand, Zhu Lan raised the corner of his mouth, crushed it lightly, and sprinkled the powder in his hand on the ground as he walked...

Xiangkun Palace.

Zixi was almost lying in the arms of the queen and acted like a baby!

Since entering the door, the queen has been holding her hand and never let go.Fragrant tea made from various dried flowers filled the tea table, all kinds of exquisite pastries and fresh fruits filled the round table, and there were countless new clothes and jewelry. This scene was like a daughter-in-law got married and finally went back to the door.

And Zixi, while eating and drinking, talked about what happened in the past few months. Of course, they were all trivial and interesting things.The queen listened with relish, and from time to time helped her wipe the cake residue from the corners of her mouth.Concubine Jin sat and watched, with a smile on her face all the time, she now understood why her son fell in love with this weird girl in front of her.

Qin Rao stood beside her with her head down, her heart fluttering.To the Queen, he is a new face; to Concubine Yu Jin, he is a different kind. In the past, Xin Ruo was by Zixi's side. If the Queen asks, how should he explain it?
As expected, the queen's gaze finally moved away from Zixi and looked at Qinrao.

"This girl looks strange, Xi'er, is she... the maid of Prince Yi's Mansion?"

"no!"

Immediately, Concubine Jin's smile froze on her face, she thought that Zixi would follow the queen's words, after all, her status as a servant girl in Prince Yi's mansion was the most reasonable.

"Oh?" The queen sized her up carefully, and said, "This girl has an extraordinary temperament. How did you know each other?"

Jumping up from the queen, walked to Qinrao and hugged her shoulders, Zixi said with a smile: "Meet by chance, hit it off at first sight, love like sisters, love each other with sincerity!"

……

When she heard the last idiom, the queen burst out laughing, and it turns out that being honest with each other can also be used on her daughter's family.

Concubine Jin breathed a sigh of relief, and said gently: "Even so, don't let your good sister stand there, girl, come and sit by my side."

Qin Rao was taken aback, a little overwhelmed, Zixi took her arm and pulled her towards Concubine Jin: "Go! Chat with Concubine Jin."

Walking slowly to Concubine Jin's side, Qin Rao sat down softly, changed from her previous cold and aggressive appearance, now she was like a shy little girl, and whispered softly: "Thank you, Concubine Jin. "

With a grin, Zixi ran back to the queen and leaned her head on her shoulder. The queen's face was full of doting, and she said, "It would be great if you could accompany me every day."

How could Zixi understand the meaning of these words, the queen was trying to test this girl's intentions for her son!Once you get married, can you enter the palace every day to be by your side?
"Ah? Wouldn't it mean that you will be trapped inside this red wall and high tiles every day! I don't want it!"

……

Just as the queen was about to explain, a deep and magnetic voice suddenly came from the door:

"Then what do you want?"

(End of this chapter)