Return to the palace

  After the three fine horses galloped in the direction of the imperial palace, the unconscious young woman was carried to a medical clinic by kind-hearted citizens. The guards did not dare hesitate and took Zhu Man away.

  The crowd on the street began to move again, and the vendors tidied up their stalls and started hawking once more.

  Is that it?

  The person upstairs opposite had a discontented look in his eyes. It's not easy to come out and have some fun, but it was ruined like this, what a pity.

  A hundred miles thinking of home.

  Recalling the crimson color reflected in his eyes earlier, Yu Zhefan snapped his fan shut with a "pa" sound. His lazy tone instantly changed to a warm and muffled one, "Tongzi, return to the manor."

  The tightly closed window shut out the probing light, leaving only a thin, cold lip line against the darkness.

  The window on this side was lowered, but the one opposite was wide open. The person standing by the window gazed at the white horse and red clothes gradually disappearing into the distance, a faint smile appeared on his pale face like jade, only to vanish suddenly, replaced by a tinge of melancholy.

  The guests sitting in the teahouse immediately found a new topic of conversation as soon as they saw what happened on the street. They applauded and cheered for Princess Gaoyang's swift punishment of Zhu Man, completely ignoring the girl's icy demeanor from start to finish.

  It's clear that the Imperial Guard didn't fully grasp the meaning of "stripping naked", after all, the city gate is a country's face, and every day people come and go in an endless stream, merchants from various countries come and go, no one dares to really let Zhu Menglu humiliate the national appearance.

  Thus, the Zhu Man was barely left with a loincloth after being carefully hung at the city gate. However, in the peaceful capital of Yangjing, this incident still caused a huge sensation.

  The young master of the Jingzhao government office was tripped up by Princess Gaoyang on her way back to the capital, and it wasn't even two cups of tea's worth of time before Director Zhu arrived with his men.

  The onlookers secretly let out a sigh of discontent, it's really deserved!

  If children are not taught, it is the fault of their parents. This Zhu Zhao-yin is not a good thing!

  The pointing and staring eyes made Zhu Wei's old face flush with anger, and his legs, which were close to the city gate, retreated back.

  Dali Temple has always been at odds with him, and Jun'er fell into his hands, not to die but to peel off a layer of skin! Not to mention this time it's the great crime of teasing Princess Gaoyang!

  You scoundrel! Who else would you provoke, and yet you provoked that master! It's easy to imagine how furious the Emperor will be! "Hurry up and follow this official to the Yue King's mansion!"

  ……

  The guards standing in front of the palace gate saw a horse rushing towards them from afar and immediately recognized it as the exclusive fine steed of the Upper Imperial Stables, and they quickly knelt down on one knee.

  The man landed smoothly on the ground and quickly threw out a golden token, which made the guard dare not ask more questions and let him pass quickly.

  "Xiao Bai is tired, go and feed him." Ba Li Si Qing tossed the silver whip to the person following behind. The fiery cloak swept past the purple-black boots by his feet, each step making one's heart tremble with fear.

  The people who were slow on the uptake suddenly came back to their senses, "Quickly go and inform His Majesty!"

  Staring blankly at the figure disappearing like a flame, the guard quickly led away the horse that had been left behind.

  Die Xiang and Die Yi followed closely behind Bailing Siqing, carefully absorbing the cold aura that had been emanating from their master since they entered the city.

  In the past, walking from the front yard to the back palace, all the big and small palace people on the way were flustered when they saw the sudden appearance of the girl, but the slave nature cultivated by the long-term training in the palace made their bodies move faster than their thoughts. "Princess, thousand years."

  Baili Siqing walked through the soft and muddy courtyard with a blank expression, passing by the Imperial Garden, where she startled the imperial concubines who had just come out for a stroll after dinner.

  "What's that?" The beautiful woman with a puzzled expression widened her eyes. How could even the palace maids serving in Chongzheng Hall change their expressions?

  She turned her head again, and even the old nurse who had been summoned to attend her just a moment before also knelt down.

  A slender and upright figure appeared in Bao Yi Palace when Chen Gonggong was scolding the little eunuch in a shrill voice.

  "What?! The newly made golden silk blanket was taken away by Consort Wan of Qingxi Palace ahead of time! Who gave her the right? The allocations for each palace are clearly defined, who dares to bypass them and ask the Imperial Household Department for things!"

  What's the big deal about having just given birth to a little prince? Did he think that his determination to enter the palace and become a eunuch was just for show?! Dare to touch the things he prepared for Gao Yang Bao Bei, see if he doesn't go tear down the walls of Qing Xi Palace!

  "Chen Zheng! You're almost deafening me!"

  Who? Who dares to speak so loudly to him? The enraged Eunuch Chen immediately turned his head towards the outside of the palace.

  The heart that was about to kill someone suddenly softened after seeing the girl with a displeased face. In the blink of an eye, his footsteps moved in front of Baili Siqing, and his ghostly movements made Huaxiang and Hua'ei stare in shock.

  It's been two years since we last met, and this old eunuch's abilities have improved significantly!

  "How did you come back ahead of time?" Are all the messengers dead? How could they have gotten such an important message wrong?!

  Chen Gonggong's eyes were filled with hot tears, and he repeatedly measured the person in front of him. Two years had passed, and Gao Yang Bao Bei had grown taller, and his appearance had also become more open-minded, bearing a striking resemblance to the Empress Dowager of those years.

  The palace maids inside the hall stopped what they were doing and rushed out of the hall, "Princess."

  "Hurry up and have the imperial kitchen prepare a meal!" Eunuch Chen kicked away the nearest palace servant, continuing to sob: "I received news that you wouldn't be returning to the capital until tomorrow."

  "Huh? Why are there only Butterfly Fragrance and Butterfly Clothes, these two girls? Where's the guard?"

  Baili Siqing was stirred by the tears in Chen Zheng's eyes, and her face finally flushed with a hint of maidenly color. She then explained, "Those people won't arrive in the capital until tomorrow."

  Chen Gonggong stood up straight and wiped away his tears, putting on a stern face: "How can you return to the capital alone ahead of time? What if something unexpected happens on the way?"

  "Mr. Chen, we have protection—" Butterfly Fragrance couldn't stand his frightened appearance.

  "Shut up! You'll go and get your own wooden board later!" Old Man Chen glared at her fiercely. That useless girl, she'll be thrown out of the palace tomorrow!

  The butterfly's fragrance stops the horse; the cicada's cry is silenced by the mouth.

  "All right, you may withdraw! I want to rest for a while." Baili Siqing threw down the trivial matters and walked into the palace, feeling somewhat tired from the recent horseback riding.

  The palace, uninhabited for two years, was as resplendent as ever.

  Danmu wood beams, jade pendants for lamps, crystal curtains. A wide and spacious sandalwood bed has flowing silk gauze canopy hanging from it, when the wind blows, it sways gently, like a cloudy mountain and a sea of fantasy.

  Soft silk carpets are spread on the couch, and a huge bright pearl hangs on the wall. The floor is paved with white jade, inlaid with gold pearls, carved into flowers, each resembling begonias and yulan magnolias, evoking the atmosphere of "jade prosperity". The petals are vivid and delicate, even the stamens can be clearly seen. Warm jade emits mist, and walking barefoot feels warm and comfortable.

  As she lifted the crystal curtain and walked into the inner hall, Baili Qingyun slipped off her boots, and her feet stepped carelessly on the ground.

  Chen Gonggong looked at her with aching heart as she walked barefoot towards the bed, then turned to Die Xiang and the others and said: "You two girls also go down and rest for a while!"

  He ordered the other palace maids to wait outside and then he rushed into the Qingzhao Palace with a group of people.