Not only Chang Qing and I, but also all the concubines at this moment focused their attention on that beautiful face.

I have to admit that beauty is beauty. Even if she is in a dilemma, even if she hesitates and struggles, her slightly frowned eyebrows still look so beautiful and pitiful, making people want to help her share her difficulties and solve her pain.

However, Pei Yuanhao sat nearby and listened, but did not say anything immediately.

After all, this is a matter of the harem, and Chang Qing has the absolute power to handle it. As an emperor, he has to worry about world affairs. Naturally, he cannot and should not put his mind into this small world. Besides, if he casually

Intervening was just like Chang Qing taking charge of court affairs or Sichen, it was inappropriate. So from beginning to end, he just listened and had no intention of getting involved.

Nangong Lizhu's face darkened slightly, obviously hesitating. The power of co-managing the Sixth Palace was too tempting for her. After all, Chang Qing's pregnancy was a big blow to her, but blessings and misfortunes depended on each other.

, this is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; if you lose this opportunity, it will be difficult if you want to do it again.

But if she is to educate the second prince——

Those autumn-like eyes looked calm, but underneath there was a turbulent undercurrent, which seemed to be conflicting with something. After a while, she suddenly raised her head and turned to look at me.

She was observing my reaction.

At this time, I should think about him and give him the most harmless and indifferent reaction, but I also raised my head and met her probing gaze. I raised the corner of my mouth slightly, revealing

A faint smile.

Not cold, not hot, just like an outsider, quietly watching the excitement inside the red wall.

An irritated expression immediately flashed across Nangong Lizhu's eyes.

I felt her gritting her teeth, then she raised her head and said to Chang Qing: "I don't dare to speak out about the hardships when educating the second prince."

The smile on Chang Qing's face became as gentle as water, and she said softly: "In that case, I will send the second prince to Yuhua Palace tomorrow. I will let my sister work harder these days."

After saying that, she turned back to look at Pei Yuanhao: "Your Majesty, is this arrangement appropriate for me?"

Pei Yuanhao did not comment, and simply said: "The Queen has arranged it."

"I obey my decree."

Pei Yuanhao was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Nangong Lizhu: "Zhu'er, aren't you too tired?"

Nangong Lizhu smiled and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, I can handle it well."

"...Hmm."

He nodded, and the matter was settled.

Although the matter was settled, the atmosphere in the room never got better. Several concubines chatted and laughed a little, but the atmosphere was still cold. Nangong Lizhu was obviously worried, and he got up to leave after a while and wanted to go back.

In preparation for the annual banquet, the concubines who had followed her also left.

When they all left, I stood up and said softly: "Your Majesty, the Queen, and the ministers have also retired."

Chang Qing asked: "Qingying won't stay for a while?"

"The emperor asked Qingying to move to Yihua Palace tomorrow, and Qingying has to go back and make preparations."

"Oh, that's right." Chang Qing nodded and looked at Pei Yuanhao with a smile: "Then, let Qingying go back first."

Pei Yuanhao didn't say anything. He just reached out and picked up the remaining orange cheese on the table, took a sip and let out a dull sigh.

I saluted: "Wei Chen, please retire."

After I exited the somewhat depressing room, I saw a garden full of white snow. The fresh and cold air made me feel a little more comfortable.

I took a deep breath.

Shui Xiu, who had been following me, seemed to be relieved at this time. She just looked at me with some worry on her face: "Sir, will everything be okay?"

Chang Qing and I didn't tell her our plans, but after all, this girl is no longer the little girl who didn't know the dangers of the world. After following me for many years, she has become a little more thoughtful, and I heard something from those words just now.

Seeing her worried look, I just smiled lightly: "It's okay."

"Then, do you really want to take care of His Highness and move to Yihua Palace?"

"..."

This time, I didn’t answer, but after being silent for a while, I turned around and walked towards the courtyard where I lived.

The snow has not stopped these days, and a thick layer has accumulated on the ground. Although the little eunuchs have swept the snow to both sides, the remaining frost and snow are still a bit slippery to walk on. I stretched out my hands to hold on to the rough and cold wall next to me.

Just as he was about to remind Shui Xiu to be careful, he saw her silently walking forward with her head lowered, her face as white as jade looking completely lonely.

This girl seems to be a little different these days.

Although she is still crazy, sometimes you can see her standing there quietly in a trance, not talking or smiling, but her eyes are empty and she looks very tired; in just a few months, her chin has become thinner and pointed.

, his face is no longer as rosy as before, and is so pale that it makes people feel distressed.

When a person grows up, it may really happen overnight.

Because I can see some things clearly, because I can’t see some things clearly. The only thing that is the same is the unspeakable suffering.

Looking at her tired look, I didn't say anything, I just sighed and continued walking forward.

After passing the arch in front, we arrived at the courtyard where I live. As soon as I stepped onto the bluestone path, there was a thick layer of frost on it. I stepped on it, and before I had time to react, I felt a slip on the sole of my foot, and I lost all control.

If you lose balance, you will fall to the ground.

"Ah——"

I let out a short cry, and at this moment, a hand suddenly stretched out from behind and took my hand.

With the help of those strong and warm hands, I shook for a moment before I stood firm. Shui Xiu was so frightened that she almost jumped up. When she looked back, her eyes widened in shock: "Emperor—Emperor—"
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I also turned around and saw Pei Yuanhao standing behind me, holding my hand tightly.

In the ice and snow, he looked particularly eye-catching in his black fox fur, and he had an intimidating domineering aura in his splendor. But at this moment, such a person had a faint smile on his face, and the corners of his mouth were raised a little, giving the originally resolute and handsome man a smile.

He added a bit of warmth like fireworks in the world.

I subconsciously wanted to withdraw my hand, but I felt his hand holding it tightly, and said with a smile: "What are you thinking about, walking so carelessly?"

"..."

"I want you to think deeply about it, but I see, you are still a child yourself."

When he said this, the smile in his eyes became deeper. I was silent for a moment, lowered my head and said, "I have lost my decency."

The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and a faint smile line appeared. It only rarely appeared when he was relieved and happy. It was slightly rubbed by the fluffy hair on his shoulders, as if he had a lot to say, but this

At that time, he looked straight at Shui Xiu and said, "Go back and prepare first."

Shuixiu was stunned for a moment, and finally realized that he was talking about moving to Yihua Palace. She hurriedly said, "I obey the order." After saying that, she looked at me again and saw that I didn't express anything.

Then he turned around and left in a hurry.

I was standing at this end of the arch, and he was standing at the other end, but his hand was held tightly by him.

I looked up at him and said softly: "Your Majesty, do you have any more instructions?"

"Yeah."

"..."

"Come for a walk with me."

"..." I hesitated for a moment. After all, I had just come out from Chang Qing's place. Besides, Nangong Lizhu had suffered a secret loss. I wanted to accompany him for a walk at this time - "It's too cold."

As soon as he finished speaking, I felt like I was being pulled towards him.

It was indeed very cold, surrounded by ice and snow, and even the walls were still freezing, but his palms were so warm that they were almost hot, and my fingertips were sweating.

The person was pulled in front of him. I struggled almost subconsciously, but found that he didn't do anything else. He didn't even hug me as usual. He just held my fingertips with both hands and blew on me.

The two sides stood opposite each other, and he lowered his head and looked into my eyes: "Isn't there still me?"

"..."

I instinctively wanted to reject him, but when the words came to my lips, I suddenly paused.

Recalling that he had been quietly listening to Chang Qing's arrangements in Jingren Palace just now, with his wisdom, he might not have been unable to see that Nangong Lizhu had suffered a secret loss. Although as an emperor, he would not easily interfere with the harem.

thing, but what if he really intervenes——

No matter what, you can't annoy him at this time.

Thinking of this, I finally nodded.

After leaving Jingren Palace, the nine-layered three palaces that I saw were completely covered by the white snow. The entire imperial city seemed to have turned into a crystal clear heavenly palace, and it was also clean because of the white snow, as if those who could not see

The filthiness and intrigues can be ignored under such a scenery.

Walking in the snow, no matter whether it has been cleaned or not, no matter how luxurious the place is, is not easy.

I almost slipped several times.

But every time when I staggered and was about to fall, the hand holding me would firmly hold me steady, and I could only instinctively hold on to him. Even when my foot slipped again, I reached out to grab it.

Holding his sleeves and listening to my disordered breathing, he seemed a little happy for some reason. As he walked, he simply left the stone road and walked to the place where the snow was still falling next to him, stepping on it step by step.

The snow crunched under your feet.

This person...

I stood on the bluestone road and refused to move.

His two feet had already stepped into the thick snow, making a cooing sound. He held my hand but was dragged a bit, and looked back at me: "Huh?"

I frowned slightly: "Your Majesty, forgive me, I don't want to go there."

He smiled: "This is the emperor's order."

"How can the emperor's royal orders be used in this way?"

"Then do you listen?"

"Even if it's an imperial order, if the emperor makes a mistake, wouldn't there be a censor to advise him?"

He didn't move either. He looked at me standing there stubbornly with an angry look on my face. For some reason, the smile in his eyes got deeper and he said, "Then tell me, where did I go wrong?"
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"..."

This time, the question left me speechless.

To say that he was wrong, it really wasn't a mistake, but I clearly saw the joking look in his eyes, as if he was deliberately trying to annoy me and provoke me to quarrel with him. Thinking of this,
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