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Chapter 623: A knife in the heart
The emperor ordered that Xie Guiren was frightened when he fell into the water, and rewarded him with rare pearl powder from the South China Sea to calm his shock. Yucai moved to Ningcuiju to live alone.

Living in the same pavilion means that Yucai can pick up the emperor alone, and the emperor can stay in the pavilion.

Duan Chang has just moved here once, so he just lives here. But he had to move to Xia Liangyuan's Zhongyu Palace.

This Zhongyu Palace is like a cold palace. Xia Liangyuan was demoted and banned for a month, and Gu Xuanshi has not been summoned yet.

The meaning of moving Duan Changzai there is self-evident.

The person who switched positions with her was the newly favored Yucai Ren.

Isn't this just putting a knife in Murong's heart?
Jiang Yuebai and Li Chun sighed: "That Yucai man may not want to change. After all, he finally got used to it, and he and Jiang Changzai started to have feelings for each other again. I'm afraid they might find it lonely living alone. When something happens, I don't have one yet. Someone who helps.”

"So Murong actually offended Yucai Ren?" Li Chun asked doubtfully.

Jiang Yuebai had some thoughts: "Human. The higher you go, the more you cherish true feelings."

Li Chun: "Your Majesty, you are just a lady in the world. Are you so stupid?"

Jiang Yuebai burst into laughter thinking of the previous Durex incident.

Duanchang had a higher starting point than other newcomers when he joined the company, but he was still at a low position in the entire rank system. I haven't even established myself yet, and I still don't know how to be a low-key person and have good relationships with others. It's really no one else's fault if you don't learn a lesson after suffering a loss.

Ye Suhua was better than her at this point.

"No matter who is in trouble, she is in it herself, and she has no one to blame. So I always tell you that being kind to others means being kind to yourself. You all must be polite to others, and don't make enemies easily. . If the other party really goes too far, you should teach them a lesson and don’t be too naive.”

Li Chun: "I understand, slave."

In Ningcui's home, Duan Changzai was sitting in the flower hall, crying helplessly. No one can tell her what happened, what she did wrong, how she ended up like this.

Don't all the masters in the palace beat and scold their servants and treat them as human beings? Why is it that others are fine, but she was harmed by the most trusted personal palace maid?

The people from the Shang Palace Bureau urged the maids and eunuchs to move their luggage to the carriage.

The weather was hot, and Duan Chang was now out of favor. The young eunuch sent by the Shang Palace Bureau stood in the shade of the tree with sweat on his face. He was obviously very impatient. He kicked the eunuch at every turn, touched the maid's buttocks, and urged them to hurry up. I have to go back and resurrect myself.

"Hurry up, do it quickly."

Sometimes the kick was so severe that none of the eunuchs could stand still, the cage fell to the ground, and the contents fell out and scattered all over the floor.

There were even tea sets that were broken during transportation. Duan Changzai never dared to yell loudly again.

When I left the palace, I met Su Changzai who happened to be passing by. Mingyue Xuan was near Ningcui Residence.

Duan Chang wanted to escape from the earth at this moment, and said angrily to Su Chang Zai: "What are you looking at?"

Su Changzai was a little stunned and saluted, "I heard that my sister was framed and wronged by the palace people. I originally wanted to come to comfort my sister."

Having a title is always half a level higher.

Duan Changzai's face turned from red to green.

"There is no need for you to cry like a mouse and show mercy. Even if I am demoted to Chang Zai, I have been sleeping with you at least, unlike you," Duan Chang Zai said angrily, turning to the eunuch who moved the palace, "Move quickly. "

Su Changzai was thin-skinned, with his eyes lowered and his cheeks slightly red. He didn't want to leave, and he didn't want to leave either.

The young eunuch had been secretly sizing up Su Changzai. He saw that she had a dignified appearance and an extraordinary bearing. She looked like a lady in everyone's eyes, but she was treated with such rude remarks. She quickly bowed and said to Su Changzai:
"My little master, don't take it personally. This person is not afraid of being frustrated, but he is afraid that when he is frustrated, he will show his teeth and show his claws and not know how to learn a lesson. Little Master, please come this way."

"Who are you talking about?" Duan Changzai was so angry that he almost fainted because of being fucked by a eunuch, but he didn't dare to scold her as usual, for fear that the little eunuch would throw her things away in the middle of the scorching sun.

When they arrived at Zhongyu Palace, the young eunuch in charge of moving the palace actually unloaded his things at the entrance of the palace and ran away.

As the head of the first palace, Xia Liangyuan greeted her in the courtyard with Gu Xuanshi. She asked her palace staff to help Chang move things while she turned back to the main palace to rest.

Duan Chang was directing the palace people to move things back and forth into the palace. Fortunately, Xia Liangyuan sent additional manpower, so the move was relatively fast.

After struggling for a long time, she decided to learn her lesson, endured the huge physical pain, and gave silver rewards to all the palace ladies who helped move things.

In her heart, the people in the palace are all people like Ningxiang who are ignorant of good and evil, and forget all justice for profit. The more you reward, the more you lose. If people outside give her more money, they will betray her.

Therefore, she has never been willing to reward palace officials.

Today's reward is in the hope of a new beginning and to please Xia Liangyuan.

After all, being poor is a flaw.

The west hall was extremely hot, just like a stove. Even after putting ice in it, it was still hot. It is completely incomparable to the Ningcui Ju before.

Duan Changzai's tears flowed all over the bed. Being stabbed by yourself is always the most painful and the most difficult thing to do.

While I was feeling groggy, I started to have a fever.

On the other side of the Xining Palace, Yucai Ren's maids were packing their things.

Yucai couldn't bear to leave here. Although it was too hot without an ice bucket before, he was already familiar with every plant and tree here. Besides, everything was getting better. Shang Gong Bureau sent ice buckets on time every day.

The key is that Jiang Changzai is different from the previous Murong. She is very good and treats herself very well.

Yucai people don’t want to move away at all.

But who can resist and disrespect the decree?

Yucai took half of the light fabric suitable for summer that the emperor had recently rewarded and sent it to Jiang Changzai's palace.

As usual, Jiang Changzai served her tenderly with the best tea and called her to sit down.

Yucai's tears fell uncontrollably. Jiang Changzai comforted her with gentle words and said that she could come and sit there often when she was free in the future.

As soon as she moved to Ningcui Residence, Concubine Tian sent a pair of white porcelain wood hibiscus vases as a congratulatory gift to show her favor.

As agreed, Concubine He presented a set of exquisite purple clay tea sets, and Concubine Jianing presented fine tea leaves.

The emperor also ordered someone to bring a large vat. In the vat were transplanted new lotus leaves from the imperial garden, which were round and full of green. There are six red goldfish in the water, which are very cute.

Yucai stood beside the tank and watched the swimming fish and lotus flowers, and fell into a trance. As usual, he went to Concubine Tian's palace to express his gratitude with his pipa in his arms.

Xi's concubine heard that Duan Changzai was ill, and the new official was appointed as the new official, so he immediately sent an imperial doctor to diagnose and treat her.

When Concubine Xian heard about it, she touched her still belly and frowned slightly, "There must be something hateful about this poor man. Alas, no one else is to blame. Mo Yu, keep your eyes on Murong's side, don't cause any harm to anyone." Come." Mo Yu herself was a maid, so she naturally sympathized with Murong's servants who were beaten, scolded and abused. Who would like such a master?

She couldn't help but said: "I'm sorry to say this, but the emperor is so clear about rewards and punishments. In the future, those who commit evil will consider whether they can escape unharmed. After all, in terms of noble background in this harem, who can compare with Meng Jieyu?"

Concubine Xian smiled, "If Murong had half the brains you have, he wouldn't be in such a state now."

He sighed again, "It's rare that everyone in Fan Cai is fine now."

Mo Lan smiled: "I'm afraid someone will get pregnant again this month. If this continues, I will kill them all, but I won't be able to get over them."

Concubine Xian thought of the methods Xie Kewei had used, and shook her head, "That's hard to say. Everyone depends on their ability, and everyone should bear the consequences."

There has been heavy rain all night in the Taihu Lake Basin. It is necessary to repair the dams, divert the river water, and provide disaster relief. The southern inspection team previously sent out has great difficulties in its work, and it is urgent for Prime Minister Meng to go and take charge of the overall situation.

The Government Affairs Council, led by Prime Minister Meng, reported the relevant situation and governance plan to the emperor in the Qinzheng Hall after the morning meeting. After that, Meng Xiang stayed alone again, took the initiative to invite the emperor, and asked the emperor about Meng Zhao's situation in the palace. The old man burst into tears and said that he had not taught his daughter well at home, and only asked the emperor to be considerate of the old father's love for his daughter.

So that evening, Li Beichen went to Changchun Palace.

When I saw Meng Zhao, she was wearing a beige tulle skirt with silver embroidery and lotus flowers on the hem. She had a green hairpin on her head and was singing the Kunqu opera "Pipa Ji" with Qingying.

The singing voice is soft and graceful, just like an oriole.

After Fang Chang got the news that the emperor liked to listen to "Pipa Ji", he immediately reported it.

Meng Zhao initially disdained doing singing to please others.

But Chanjuan persuaded her that the most favored concubines in history could play musical instruments or dance. Even Concubine Tian practices pipa every day. Being favored and having children is the most important thing.

Meng Zhao struggled for a few days before deciding to give it a try. Qingying happened to have studied Kun Opera, so he could teach her.

When Meng Zhao turned around, Li Beichen was stunned.

The face has become much thinner, a little less bright and a little more classic, and the beauty mark in the middle of the bridge of the nose looks particularly pretty.

Seeing the emperor's arrival, Meng Zhao was surprised and quickly knelt down to salute.

"Zhao'er, no courtesy." Li Beichen helped Meng Zhao up and called softly.

Meng Zhao raised his eyes and stared at Li Beichen, their eyes met. He was already disheartened, but at this moment his heartstrings were stirred: "I didn't know that the emperor was coming, and I broke the rules. Please punish me."

Li Beichen took a step closer and said, "Then I will punish you to sing the song just now again."

Meng Zhao looked shy and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I have just learned this, and it will take a few more days to learn it."

"Okay. Sing it to me then." Li Beichen said happily.

Tears instantly welled up in Meng Zhao's eyes. She threw herself into Li Beichen's arms, buried her head in his chest, and acted coquettishly like any little girl who has not experienced the hardships of the world.

"Your Majesty, since you are here now, can you have dinner with me?"

"I came here to eat here specially. I heard that you have a bad appetite recently and have lost a lot of weight. I came to see if the imperial kitchen was neglectful and the food was not to your liking."

Li Beichen's tone seemed to have completely forgotten about Yang Guiren.

"Concubine..." Meng Zhao was speechless for a moment. Finally, he lowered his eyes and said firmly, "Your Majesty, thank you for your concern."

She wanted to say that she had been wronged, but she didn't dare. She wanted to say that she missed her every day, but she didn't want to.

Pride kept her from speaking.

Yet she spoke quietly. That’s all.

Li Beichen smiled and hugged her, soothing her stiff back.

I thought, didn’t she deserve it? After getting punished this time, it’s time to calm down in the future.

He patted her shoulder and said, "This matter is over. In the future, you will learn a lesson and restrain your temper."

Meng Zhao came to his senses and acted coquettishly, "I know I was wrong. Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Li Beichen smiled and agreed, "Okay."

When the food arrived, it was all Li Beichen's favorite dishes. The previous few times she came to have meals, she ordered people to silently write down the emperor's preferences.

Every dish is made according to Meng Zhao's instructions and Li Beichen's taste.

When Li Beichen was satisfied, he couldn't help but think of Jiang Yuebai. When eating at her place, most of the dishes are what he likes, but there are always two or three dishes that don't quite suit his taste. It can be seen that those menu items are purely because Jiang Yuebai likes to eat them.

Now that I think about it, I actually find it a bit cute. Jiang Yuebai's favorite dishes were also quietly remembered by Li Beichen. He thought that when he ate in the Qinzheng Hall in the future, he would specially cook them for Jiang Yuebai. She must be very touched.

After dinner, the two of them walked side by side through the Changchun Palace while enjoying the gentle evening breeze, admiring the moon and digesting their food.

Everything Meng Zhao had thought about these days was thrown out of the sky under the hazy moonlight, and his heart was filled only with the sweetness and shyness of falling in love for the first time.

In front of the emperor, she unconsciously dropped all her defenses, feeling soft and happy.

In the courtyard of Changchun Palace, with Li Beichen's company, she had swam back and forth many times in the past few days, but now she felt that every scene was extremely fresh. Even when she walked, she was jumping and jumping with joy, and her eyebrows were filled with excitement. It's joy.

Sometimes she held Li Beichen's hand, sometimes she held his arm, but Li Beichen just listened to it and kept smiling.

At the corner of the rockery, she tried to stand up on tiptoes and kiss Li Beichen. Li Beichen coughed lightly and trimmed her hair.

After Meng Zhao was stunned for a moment, he put his hands around Li Beichen's waist, stood up on tiptoes, closed his eyes and kissed him again.

"Fang Chang is here?"

Meng Zhao heard Li Beichen's voice.

She opened her eyes suddenly and frowned, thinking that Fang Changzai was deliberately wandering around to attract the emperor's attention at this time. She was ashamed and angry and was about to have an attack, but was suddenly pulled into his arms by Li Beichen and leaned on his chest.

Li Beichen said above Meng Zhao's head, "Fang Chang just passed by. Let's go back to the house and rest."

In fact, it was an excuse he made up temporarily.

Meng Zhao said "hmm" shyly.

That night, Meng Zhao would still try to kiss Li Beichen, but he would always be avoided. I feel angry, but I don't dare to express it. I was going to send Chanjuan to find an experienced nanny the next day to find out what was going on.