Rebirth Nunnery

Chapter 152 Assassination
The first snow in winter was unexpected, and it was so quiet that no one noticed it. It wasn't until the next morning when I woke up that I realized that the entire upper Kyoto was covered in white snow.

The cold sunlight shone through the clouds, but the Qingque Palace was already busy.

The court ladies shuttled back and forth, holding all kinds of things in their hands, and their brows couldn't hide their joy.

Ding Jiayi sat in the dormitory while Qin Wanxia and the others washed and dressed her.

After a long time, when Ding Jiayi walked out of the bedroom wearing a bright purple palace attire, people's eyes could not help but shine.

This palace attire is specially designed for her. It has a long-sleeved double-breasted short jacket, the skirt and cuffs are embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns in gold thread, the chest ribbon hangs down long, and is tied with a wishful knot. The purple one-piece dress has a skirt. Slightly raised, revealing a pair of Ruyi toes.

There were not many patterns embroidered on the whole dress, except for the three places of the skirt, cuffs and skirt, the rest seemed to be a whole, giving people a dignified and majestic air.

A golden corolla stands on the top of the hair. The corolla is shaped like a lotus flower, with agate and coral beads in between. The colors are bright but solemn.

Qin Wanxia was holding a brocade cloak, with golden auspicious clouds lining the deep purple brocade, and white fox fur around it, which looked quite rich and noble.

"My lord, it's cold in the snow."

Ding Jiayi nodded, put on the cloak, turned around quickly and said to the ladies in the palace: "Ting Lan, these days when I'm not here, this Qingque Palace will be entrusted to you to take care of."

Ting Lan bowed her knees and said, "My lord, don't worry, Ting Lan will take care of you."

Ding Jiayi nodded in satisfaction, then ordered everyone to beat up a few words, and then left with Qin Wanxia.

After walking out of Qingque Palace, there was a blue chariot parked outside the door, waiting for a long time.

Qin Wanxia helped Ding Jiayi onto the chariot, and with an order, the four eunuchs lifted the chariot and set off.

"My lord, there are only two concubines accompanying this winter hunt. Concubine Wan is still grounded, and Concubine Yi is too heavy to move forward. There are only the Queen and Concubine Yu, and you are my lord. I have heard recently that there are no other concubines in the palace. The young master is extremely displeased with you, my lord."

Qin Wanxia's very soft voice reached Ding Jiayi's ears.

Ding Jiayi narrowed her eyes slightly, she could probably guess what those concubines were thinking, but Ding Jiayi didn't care about those individuals.

"Concubine Yu? Is that the tuberose?" Ding Jiayi suddenly thought of something and asked.

"That's right, Concubine Yu was originally on good terms with Concubine Wan, but for some reason after Concubine Wan fell out of favor, she was safe and sound, and she recently regained His Majesty's favor, that's why I had this opportunity to accompany her on a winter hunt."

Qin Wanxia inquired about the news very carefully. As soon as she heard the question, she knew what Ding Jiayi wanted to know. She lowered her voice and whispered in her ear: "Your Majesty didn't know about the fact that Empress Huanyue was almost poisoned last time. Deal with it. But because there is no evidence, it was not possible to question Concubine Yu."

Ding Jiayi tapped the armrest with one hand, and couldn't help thinking deeply.

Things started half a month ago.

Half a month ago, the envoys from the Garuda Kingdom arrived. Although many incidents happened during the night of the banquet, those envoys were well protected and safe and sound.

Although Luo Jingsheng was heartbroken about Xuezui's death and lost his temper, he quickly controlled his emotions.

And a few days ago, Prince Rahu, the leader of the envoys of the Garuda Kingdom, suddenly proposed to go hunting, Luo Jingsheng naturally agreed, and soon asked people to arrange.

As the royal family, the Luo family attaches great importance to martial arts, because the ancestors of the Luo family won the world on horseback.Therefore, special hunting trips are held every spring and autumn.

Accompanying people are hundreds of officials, members of the royal family, and harem concubines.

Although it is not the hunting season now, under Luo Jingsheng's order, the royal family's hunting grounds have made all preparations within a few days to welcome the winter hunting.

But this time, Ding Jiayi's name was also on the accompanying list.

Even Ding Jiayi was a little puzzled by this point.

However, since the decree has been issued, she can only accept it even if she is puzzled.

The winter hunting location is in Xishan.

There may be many places called Xishan, but there is only one place near Shangjing that can be called Xishan.

There is a mountain range located ten miles to the west of Shangjing, where the Xishan Army, which is in charge of the security of Shangjing, is stationed here.

The Xishan Army and the Yuqian Army are two armies under the direct control of the emperor, and the highest officer of the Xishan Army is the Lord Jingzhao Yinluo Qiguan who had a relationship with Ding Jiayi once.

The number of Xishan Army ranges from [-] to [-]. Apart from guarding and patrolling, the rest of the soldiers stay on Xishan.

To the east of Xishan Mountain is the military camp, and to the west is the hunting ground of the royal family.

This hunting ground is not only open for hunting in spring and autumn, some members of the royal family will occasionally come here to hunt on weekdays.

When Ding Jiayi came to Xishan with the large army, he saw the land of ice and snow all over the mountain.

Most of the wild animals hide in the caves in winter, but some animals will come out to look for food. For the people on this trip, it is not necessary to hunt a lot of prey, but to accompany the messengers.

Of course, hunting has nothing to do with Ding Jiayi and the others.

After coming to live in the Xishan Palace, the queen called Ding Jiayi to her side. She played the piano and painted pictures every day, or called other accompanying women to talk and chat together. It was very relaxing.

Ding Jiayi has a special status, she always just sits quietly behind the queen, and doesn't talk like Concubine Yu or other wives, but still attracts many people's attention.

But in the eyes of everyone, the queen looks like she loves Ding Jiayi very much.

At this moment, an eunuch rushed in from the outside in a hurry, saluted a group of people, and said: "Your Majesty has an order, Lord Xuan Sixian, go."

Under the eyes of a group of women, Ding Jiayi stood up slowly, looked at the queen, saw the queen nodded slightly, and then walked forward.

"Eunuch Lao will lead the way."

As the father-in-law walked out of the hall, a gust of cold wind suddenly blew, and Ding Jiayi couldn't help shivering.

The temperature difference between the inside and outside of the house was too great, and she forgot to bring a cloak when she came out.

At this moment, a familiar gentle man's voice sounded from the side.

"Master Si Xian."

When Ding Jiayi heard the voice, she subconsciously turned her head to look, only to see that it was Prince Jin'an coming with a smile.

"I have seen the prince, long time no see, the prince looks pretty good!"

Ding Jiayi also smiled and bent his knees.

Luo Shizi walked in front of Ding Jiayi and saw her pale lips but red cheeks. He looked at her clothes again and immediately understood. He took off his cloak and handed it to Ding Jiayi.

"Xishan is much colder than the inside of the city, Master Si Xian be careful of the wind and cold."

After finishing speaking, Luo Shizi turned his head and left regardless of whether Ding Jiayi accepted it or not.

Ding Jiayi watched his leaving back, felt the warmth from the cloak in his hand, and couldn't help but blush.

There was another gust of cold wind blowing, Ding Jiayi didn't care about other things, so he had to put on the cloak first.

Turning his head again, the father-in-law's face showed anxiety.

"Sorry, father-in-law, let's go on!" Ding Jiayi smiled softly, that smile was like flowers blooming in spring, melting the winter snow, and the father-in-law couldn't help being stunned.

Walking all the way to the outside of the main hall, Ding Jiayi walked into the hall with others after the report.

The main hall is very wide, with low tables on both sides, and the holy Luo Jingsheng is sitting on the main seat facing the gate.

"Ding Wan is here!"

When Ding Jiayi walked into the hall, the first person to speak was none other than Lin'an King.

King Lin'an was smiling, and he looked like a kind elder.

Ding Jiayi bowed and bowed his knees, saluting: "Ding Wan sees His Majesty, and has seen several princes and lords."

"Don't be too polite, get up!"

Luo Jingsheng also smiled and waved to Ding Jiayi after speaking, motioning for her to sit beside him.

Ding Jiayi hesitated in his heart.

Since Xue Zui's death, Luo Jingsheng's temperament has changed a lot, his moods have become more erratic, and he has a strange favor for everyone and things Xue Zui has come into contact with.

For example, Xiao Ding, because Xiao Ding gave Xue Zui things and helped her for a long time, Luo Jingsheng took Xiao Ding by his side, and trusted her more than anyone else, less than a month , Xiao Ding has become one of the most powerful eunuchs in the palace.

And Ding Jiayi, and Xuezui have the name of master and apprentice, even more so.

Luo Jingsheng's rewards and love for Ding Jiayi are not the same as those for other harem women, but the more so, the more uneasy Ding Jiayi feels.

However, under this circumstance, it was impossible for Ding Jiayi to refuse any request from Luo Jingsheng, so she had no choice but to stand up and walk slowly towards Luo Jingsheng.

The eunuch with sharp eyesight and quick hands moved a chair and placed it one step behind Luo Jingsheng, allowing Ding Jiayi to sit down.

"Your Majesty is really blessed! There is a wonderful person like Concubine Yu and a talented lady like Ding, I am so envious." Prince Rahu of Nagaruluo Kingdom laughed while stroking his short beard. road.

Luo Jingsheng smiled lightly and remained silent.

Jialou Luo Kingdom is located in the western frontier, and the folk customs are bold and unrestrained, which is called vulgarity in a bad sentence, which made the princes and adults present very uncomfortable.

"Prince Rahu is a man of temperament. I heard that King Garuda has more than 30 sons. They must be brothers and sisters. This is the envy of others!" King Lin'an said with a smile.

Prince Nalahu's complexion changed slightly, he gave a fake cough, raised the wine glass in his hand, and said, "Respect Your Majesty Lahu, may I, Garuda, and Dawu have a good relationship forever."

After finishing speaking, Prince Rahu raised his neck and drank it in one gulp, smiling at everyone.

Luo Jingsheng's eyes flashed, and Ding Jiayi immediately understood, took up the jug, filled the glass in front of him, and put it lightly in front of Luo Jingsheng.

Only then did Luo Jingsheng raise his wine glass, and nodded slightly to Rahu.

Seeing His Majesty's reaction, the others raised their glasses one after another, saying similar words of congratulations.

But at this moment, a sudden and abrupt sound resounded in the hall.

Luo Jingsheng, who was sitting on the main seat, suddenly turned black, and the wine glass in his hand fell to the ground with a "boom", and he fell directly on the table.

This sudden change shocked everyone in the hall.

(End of this chapter)