The pagoda near the water is the deepest and most mysterious place in the palace.

Because this is not only a pagoda, but also the residence of the third prince Pei Yuanhao’s mother-concubine, who was the imperial concubine of the current dynasty.

I have heard about this strange thing since I entered the palace. Why on earth would a majestic imperial concubine live in this secluded Buddhist hall without even the emperor? No one in the palace could tell the reason. Everyone

Whenever I mention it, I always keep it secret.

But as we all know, the imperial concubine is kind-hearted and eats food and worships Buddha in the Buddhist hall every day. She even heard that a palace maid once committed an offense under the queen and she fled to the Linshui Pagoda. Finally, the imperial concubine came forward and only said to the emperor

After a few words, the emperor suppressed the matter.

It can be seen that the status of the imperial concubine in the emperor's heart is not lower than that of the queen. Even - after hearing about this incident, I still have a vague feeling in my heart. The emperor's feelings for the imperial concubine do not seem to be as simple as doting.

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I was still thinking that we had arrived at the lake, walking through the winding corridor leading to the silent pagoda in the center of the lake, and the air was filled with a touch of sandalwood.

Pei Yuanhao walked to the gate, lifted his front and knelt down and said, "My son, I pay my respects to my mother and concubine."

I quickly followed him and knelt down.

A voice sounded from the closed door, not young, but with an indescribable sense of tranquility: "Why are you here?"

"My son is leaving for the south today and I came here to say goodbye to my mother and concubine."

"Oh?"

There was silence in the Buddhist hall, and the door slowly opened. Amidst the long sound of the door opening, a woman wearing a blue-gray robe slowly walked to the door. When I looked up, I saw the mysterious emperor in the rumors.

Imperial Concubine.

Perhaps because she has not seen the sun all year round, her skin is very white, almost transparent, but there are many fine wrinkles at the corners of her eyes and lips, which makes her look no longer young, at least ten years older than her original age.

Years old, it can be vaguely seen that she must have been a very charming beauty when she was young.

Even now, she stands there quietly, dressed simply, as if she is a painting.

But, for some reason, when I saw the royal concubine clearly for the first time, I felt an inexplicable familiar feeling, as if I had seen her before somewhere.

At this time, the imperial concubine spoke quietly——

"Why go south?"

"My son has to do something."

"Is it dangerous?"

"My son has made arrangements."

"When will you come back?"

"If it's fast, it's more than a month, if it's slow, it's half a year."

Although I have long known the indifference of the imperial concubine, and I have also experienced Pei Yuanhao's indifference, I still couldn't help being a little surprised when I heard this conversation between mother and son. She said these words to Pei Yuanhao

It's very plain, as if talking to a stranger, but so detailed, but - there seems to be an indescribable alienation.

What kind of mother and son are these?

I knelt there in confusion, and the imperial concubine was silent for a while, and said softly: "There are many thugs in the south, and they kill and plunder in order to cultivate the land. When you go south, be careful."

"I know, thank you very much, concubine."

At this time, the imperial concubine's eyes fell on me again and said: "Who is she?"

I hurriedly bowed and said, "My slave, Yue Qingying, pays my respects to the imperial concubine."
Chapter completed!