boyutpedia Chapter 125 The Emperor's White Moonlight 7
Chapter 125 The Emperor's White Moonlight 7
In the following days, Ji Heng stayed at Guangling Palace every night. Guangling Palace seemed particularly peaceful under the cover of night.
One day, Lingjiu sat quietly in the courtyard. Several delicate flowers swayed gently in the breeze, their petals drenched in glistening dewdrops. The sun shone down on her, creating a tranquil and beautiful scene. However, her thoughts weren't on the pages of her book; she was wondering what would happen next.
Inside Zhengyang Palace, the Empress's expression was solemn. Inside, golden curtains fluttered gently in the breeze, and the air was filled with a faint scent of incense. With a gentle wave of her hand, she dismissed the servants.
Then, she whispered to the senior palace maid beside her, "The time has come for you to use the things my father gave you before I entered the palace."
The head maid nodded slightly and responded respectfully, "Yes, I will make the proper arrangements right away."
After the maid left, a strange smile slowly appeared on the queen's face. She narrowed her eyes slightly and whispered softly, "Princess Changle, I want to see how long you can be so proud."
That night, as soon as the meal was served, Lingjiu immediately noticed something strange in it. She sniffed it gently and knew the answer.
This is a poison. Even if the amount is low, once taken, a person will feel drowsy all day and their memory will gradually decline. If taken frequently, it will even cause dementia, with disastrous consequences.
Lingjiu put down the chopsticks in his hand, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile: "Since you took the initiative, don't blame me for being rude."
Then, she gently raised her hand and cast a spell. With a flash of light, the poison in the food was silently transferred to the food of the person who had poisoned her.
Tonight, a play is about to be performed. She gently said to Ji Heng: "Zi Yan, you should go back to your own bedroom to rest tonight."
When Ji Heng heard this, he was filled with surprise and confusion. He frowned slightly and asked, "Why? Is there something I did wrong?"
She shook her head lightly and explained with a smile: "You are not wrong, I just have something to do tonight, but it is not convenient to disclose it for the time being."
Ji Heng ultimately refused to go against her wishes. He suppressed his inner frustration, nodded slightly, and said in a calm voice, "Okay, I'll return to my bedroom then. You should get some rest." He slowly turned and walked toward his own bedroom. With each step, his inner frustration grew, and his lonely figure seemed particularly desolate in the night.
Over the past few days, he had grown accustomed to falling asleep with Lingjiu in his arms. The warmth and softness of her touch, the faint fragrance of her scent, seemed to still linger in his embrace. But now, with no one beside him, the vast chamber seemed especially deserted. Ji Heng lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
On this side, Lingjiu saw that the time was almost up, and with a flash of his body, he teleported to Ganquan Palace like a ghost.
She saw a group of palace maids and eunuchs lying on the ground in a mess. She approached quietly with light steps, and gradually heard the sounds of conversation coming from Ganquan Palace.
Xu Jingyan's voice was filled with endless sorrow and helplessness. "Brother Yuanqing, please leave. Now that I've entered the palace, there's no way I can leave. This palace is like an ocean; once you step inside, it's hard to turn back."
The man responded eagerly, "Yan'er, how can you give up so easily? Are all the vows we made to each other no longer valid?"
She sighed softly, "Brother Yuanqing, it's not that I want to give up, but reality is so cruel. I am now a concubine, and if I leave with you, it would be a great sin."
The man held the woman's hand tightly and said, "Yan'er, I'm not afraid. I can take you far away, to a place where no one knows, and start a new life."
She shook her head gently. "No, Brother Yuanqing, you don't understand. My family holds a certain position in the court. If I disappear, the emperor will surely be angry with them. I can't be so selfish."
The man's eyes were filled with pain: "What should we do? Are we just going to watch each other suffer for the rest of our lives?"
She was silent for a moment, a trace of determination flashing in her eyes: "Brother Yuanqing, forget me. Just pretend we have never met."
The man shouted excitedly: "No, I can't do it! Yan'er, you are the most important person in my life, how could I forget you?"
Xu Jingyan burst into tears: "Brother Yuanqing, please, let me go. For me, and for yourself."
The man hugged the woman tightly: "Yan'er, I won't let go. I will definitely find a way to get you out."
She struggled to push the man away: "Brother Yuanqing, don't do anything stupid. If anything happens to you, I won't be able to live anymore."
The man looked at the woman helplessly: "Yan'er, what should we do? Is there really no hope at all?"
She wiped away her tears and pretended to be calm: "Brother Yuanqing, please go away. Don't come to see me again."
The man looked at the woman painfully: "Yan'er, I can't accept it. Why can't we be together even though we clearly love each other?"
Xu Jingyan turned away and stopped looking at him: "Brother Yuanqing, this is our fate. Live a good life and don't take risks for me anymore."
The man stood there quietly, his face solemn and his brows furrowed, as if he was making a crucial decision.
At this moment, Lingjiu gently pushed open the door and slowly walked in. The man instantly showed a defensive look on his face, his body tense, as if facing a great enemy. However, when he saw Lingjiu's face clearly, his eyes were filled with surprise: "Princess Changle?"
Xu Yanjing hurriedly stood in front of the man, her eyes filled with vigilance, like a frightened deer. At this moment, her heart was filled with panic, and she had no idea how to deal with the situation.
Lingjiu ignored them and walked straight to the table, where she sat down. Her index finger tapped the table repeatedly, creating a rhythmic sound. In the quiet surroundings, the sound of their heartbeats was particularly noticeable, revealing their inner tension and anxiety.
After Lingjiu's eyes moved between the two of them for a moment, she slowly said, "I wonder why the third prince of Nanlin Kingdom came to my Cangwu Kingdom's harem in the middle of the night!" Her voice was cold and emotionless, but it made people feel an invisible pressure.
Xu Jingyan's mind went blank upon hearing this. She slowly turned around and looked at the man in disbelief, her eyes filled with shock. "Brother Yuanqing, is what she said true? You are the Third Prince of Nanlin Kingdom!"
Xiao He finally couldn't bear to deceive her. He nodded slightly and said in a low voice: "That's right."
Xu Jingyan's tears instantly fell, like pearls from a broken string. Her voice trembled, "How could you deceive me? Even your name is fake."
Xiao He repeatedly shook his head, his eyes filled with guilt and heartache: "No, Yan'er, my real name is Xiao He, and my courtesy name is Yuanqing. When you saved me, I fell in love with you. My feelings for you are true, and my desire to take you away is also true."
Seeing that she was still crying, Xiao He felt pity for her. He gently held her in his arms and said softly, "Yan'er, please leave with me."
Lingjiu chuckled, with a hint of sarcasm in her voice: "It's not good to kidnap the concubines in front of me."
Xiao He frowned and looked at her, his eyes full of vigilance: "Princess Changle, may I ask why you came here this time? It's not just to watch the fun, right?" There was a hint of questioning in his tone, and he doubted Lingjiu's real motives.