Rebirth Nunnery

Chapter 143
For others, the name Tuberose may not be familiar, but Tuberose does.

This is not to say that flowers like tuberose are famous, but because there is a concubine in the harem, whose name is tuberose.

This Wan Xiangyu is Concubine Yu, a concubine conferred ten years ago, she was once quite favored, but ever since Concubine Wan became powerful, she has become low-key in her behavior, almost falling to the last of the eight concubines.

It is said that tuberose was named because the tuberose that had been planted in front of the mother's house for many years bloomed when it was born.After she became favored, in order to avoid the taboo, this kind of flower was no longer planted in the entire palace.

These news, of course, were obtained by Qin Wanxia later.

When Ding Jiayi confirmed that Huanyue's fainting was caused by Ye Lixiang, she couldn't help feeling relieved.

Tuberose itself is non-toxic, but at night, due to the lack of photosynthesis, the gas emitted will cause chest tightness and shortness of breath, and even fainting in severe cases.But Huanyue's pot of evening primrose doesn't have many flowers, so it's not particularly serious.

Afterwards, when the imperial physician came and examined her, he only said that Huanyue fainted due to sudden chest tightness, and she also didn't notice anything unusual about the potted flower.

Ask Qinglan to send away the imperial physician, Ding Jiayi, two nuns, and Qin Wanxia to stay in the Huanyue Room.

Not long after, Huanyue woke up slowly, and when she learned what had happened, her pretty face became even paler.

"Huanyue, you are too careless. This kind of thing must not happen again in the future. This time the other party still had some concerns and did not use poison. Otherwise, let alone your child, I am afraid that even your own life will be lost." Ding Jiayi's face was serious.

Huanyue didn't speak, just nodded, but there was a cold light in her eyes.

"The old slaves are going to dispose of that potted flower now." The previous nun was also annoyed in her heart, and said.

Who knows, Huanyue suddenly stopped her: "Don't move, Wumao."

Nanny Wu looked back at her in surprise.

Huanyue's eyes sparkled, and the corners of her mouth slightly curved, she said: "If you take this potted flower away, the other party will guess that we have noticed it? Don't move for now, Ding Wan, didn't you say it? It's harmless in the air, it's only at night that it emits this noxious aroma. As long as I'm careful, nothing will happen."

Ding Jiayi couldn't help frowning: "Be careful with this kind of thing!"

But Huanyue shook her head resolutely: "If the other party fails once, there will be a second and third time. Instead of worrying about it day and night, it's better to let everything be in your own hands."

After all, Huanyue took a deep breath, trying to calm her heart as much as possible, and the light in her eyes kept flickering.

"As long as I act weak, the other party will surely relax their vigilance. But who will be behind this?"

This is also the doubt in Ding Jiayi's heart. At first, she thought of Concubine Wan, but with Concubine Wan's relentless temperament, it is impossible to use such a non-toxic method.

If it wasn't for Concubine Wan, she wouldn't be a queen, and there would only be other concubines in the harem.

Suddenly, the name Concubine Yu appeared in Ding Jiayi's mind.

"Wanxia, ​​you can go check later..."

As soon as Ding Jiayi walked out of Huanyue's room, she whispered some instructions to Qin Wanxia, ​​and soon, Qin Wanxia quietly left for Qingque Palace.

……

Apart from the imperial physician, no one else knew about Huanyue.

Ding Jiayi gave a strict gag order to everyone in Qingque Palace, and the maids were used to this kind of intrigue, so they didn't think much about it.

Such a peaceful month passed, and Huanyue seldom went out, her body became weaker and her face became paler, and she had to call the imperial physician almost every day.

Anyone can feel that Huanyue's pregnancy is extremely unstable, but no matter what the imperial doctor thinks, there is no good reason, and it can only be attributed to Huanyue's weak body.

This situation fell into the eyes of many people in the harem, and they all gloated behind their backs.

Concubine Wan's mood also eased, and she began to think of ways to win back the emperor's heart, and continued to fight for power and profit with the empress, which can be regarded as lively.

On this day, the envoys from the Garuda Kingdom to the west of Dawu arrived, and the entire court hall was uniform and dignified.

As a female official in charge of dancing, Ding Jiayi also started making arrangements early.

When the night was dim, a gorgeous stage was set up outside the Zhenghua Hall, and groups of graceful dancers shuttled back and forth, forming an incomparably beautiful landscape.

"The great military power of the country is prosperous, the country is rich and the people are strong, and I, the Garuda Kingdom, admire it very much!"

At the banquet, the envoy of Nagaruluo, a young man about 30 years old, was full of smiles, and words of praise kept overflowing from his mouth.

The Garuda Kingdom is a small country with a small area and unique customs. Most of the people have dark skin, high noses and deep eyes, and very strange clothes.

When Ding Jiayi saw these Garuda envoys for the first time, the story of Aladdin's magic lamp appeared in his mind unconsciously. The leader of this envoy was so much like the protagonist in that story.

After inquiring, Ding Jiayi learned that the messenger's name was Rahu, and he was also a little prince of the Garuda Kingdom.

The west of the Great Wu Kingdom is a deserted land, where there used to be hundreds of tribes, but after the establishment of the Wu Dynasty, these barbarians were gradually dispersed, and most of the ethnic groups with a long history disappeared in the long river of history.

This reminded Ding Jiayi of the oiran Qilia whom he had seen in Qingzhou City.

Qi Liya has many similarities with the Garuda people in front of her, with a wheat-colored complexion and the same blue eyes.

When Ding Jiayi appeared on the stage with a group of dancers, the prince Rahu couldn't look away for a moment, staring at the beauties on the stage firmly, and almost didn't spill the wine.

Ding Jiayi's dancing skills can be regarded as first-class even in modern times, not to mention that it is impossible to see such a beautiful dance in a desolate place like Garuda.

"May I ask His Majesty the Emperor, what is the name of this beauty who leads the dance?" Rahu couldn't help asking.

Luo Jingsheng laughed, and then waved to the stage, beckoning Ding Jiayi to come forward.

"Ding Wan, come to meet the thirteen princes of Garuda Kingdom."

Ding Jiayi bowed her knees and saluted respectfully, but her gaze was very casual, but it would not make people feel that she was contemptuous.

Nalahu is more interested in Ding Jiayi, and his eyes can't stop staying on Ding Jiayi.

His gaze made Ding Jiayi feel very uncomfortable.This Rahu was not presumptuous enough to show desire and lust, but there was a hint of fear in his eyes that made Ding Jiayi's heart skip a beat.

Ding Jiayi quickly found an excuse to leave without staying longer.

The dinner was coming to an end, and Ding Jiayi's task had been completed, so she took Wu Mingxi and others to prepare to return to Qingque Palace.

Zhenghua Hall is not close to Qingque Palace, Ding Jiayi only brought Wu Mingxi with him, and halfway through the crowd parted ways, leaving only Ding Jiayi's master and servant.

"There isn't even a single star in the night sky today, sister, be careful with your steps." Wu Mingxi walked ahead, holding a lamp in his hand, and said as he walked.

Hearing this, Ding Jiayi couldn't help raising his head, and sure enough, he saw that the sky above his head was pitch black, not to mention the moonlight, not even a trace of starlight.

Because of the dinner ahead, most of the palace people in the palace were busy, and there was not a single person to be seen along the way.

For no reason, Ding Jiayi felt a strange feeling of uneasiness in his heart.

"Shut..."

The cold wind blew past, and there was a slight sound in her ear, which made her shiver uncontrollably.

"Mingxi, let's go quickly! Go back earlier."

Ding Jiayi said.

But at this moment, Wu Mingxi who was walking ahead suddenly stopped.

Ding Jiayi felt strange, and was about to ask, when there was a "bang", the lamp in Wu Mingxi's hand fell to the ground.

And her person also fell limp to the ground.

In an instant, the hair on Ding Jiayi's back stood on end, he stopped in his tracks, and touched the golden hairpin in his hair.

This golden hairpin was specially made for her by Jinse, and it saved her once.

But this time, it was clear that Ding Jiayi had no room for development.

Because, very soon, in the next moment, several black shadows flashed before her eyes. Before Ding Jiayi had time to see those shadows clearly, she smelled a strange fragrance at the tip of her nose, and then her consciousness was blurred, and her eyes went black.

Before she could fall to the ground, a black figure appeared behind her and supported her silently.

"go!"

With a low shout, all the shadows disappeared in an instant, as if nothing had happened.

Only the lamp on the ground, the flames fluttered and drifted with the wind, making a very light "pop" sound. The next moment, the flames rose due to the wind and spread quickly.

It's early winter now, the sky is dry and everything is dry, and there are yellow hay everywhere.

In order to go back quickly, Ding Jiayi took a remote path. The weeds on the road were not taken care of by anyone, and they were quickly engulfed by the fire.

The sound of whistling wind made the flames rattle even more.

After a while, the surrounding eaves and pavilions were all stained with sparks, and the flames began to spread to farther places.

The sudden fire quickly alarmed all the people in the palace, and countless palace people dispatched to extinguish the fire while it was not too big.

A group of officials and concubines who were still in shock quickly hid in the palace further away.

In such a hectic time, how can anyone remember Ding Jiayi, an insignificant talent?

But what no one knew was that, unlike the previous panic, the most remote part of the palace was still deserted and quiet, with no popularity.

Xue Zui sat alone on the steps outside the hall, looking up at the pitch-black night sky, with a jar of wine at his feet.

Since Ding Jiayi became a talented person, he would quietly send people to bring various things over every day.Especially after winter, whether it is food, clothing or firewood, there is never a shortage.

However, in order to avoid suspicion, Xue Zui no longer let Ding Jiayi come to the cold palace, and even if there was an urgent matter, he would send messages through Xiao Ding.

The cold cold palace is as usual, just like every winter in the previous 20 years.

Xuezui had long been used to it, her face was not lonely or frustrated, it was as calm as a lake.

But at this moment, a piercing sound suddenly sounded out of nowhere in this silent cold palace.

(End of this chapter)