"Fang Zilan..." Awan looked at the haggard man in front of him worriedly, "Don't think too much about it first, wait until your body recovers."
Fang Zilan remained silent, just stretched out her hand to signal Awan to give her the medicine. After drinking the medicine, she returned to the bed. However, before she could lie down, she heard footsteps outside the door.
Awan took the medicine cup and went out. At the door, she met Fang Ziqin who had returned from Yuzhang Palace. After bowing, she asked, "Has Lan'er rested?"
"Reporting to your Majesty, the third lady took the medicine and rested." Awan lowered his eyes to hide the uneasiness in his heart.
Fang Ziqin's red lips opened slightly, but she stopped talking when she saw Fang Zilan coming slowly and walked behind A Wan, "Sister, there is something you want to tell me?"
She had to pause every time she said a few words, and Awan couldn't help but explain to Fang Ziqin for her: "Your Majesty, the third lady has hurt her heart and lungs, and she hasn't spoken for a long time. This is all she can do now. I hope your Majesty won't blame her. , and don’t let her talk too much.”
"I understand, thank you for bothering Miss Awan." Fang Ziqin nodded slightly, waved his hand, and everyone around him retreated. Seeing this, Awan also left.
Fang Zilan turned around and walked back to the room. Without waiting to ask, she saw Fang Ziqin walking quickly to the screen, taking her cloak and wrapping it around her shoulders, "You are injured in the heart and lungs, and you can't bear the wind."
"Thank you..." As soon as Fang Zilan opened her mouth, she was stopped by Fang Ziqin, "Sisters, you and I, there is no need to be polite. What's more, I really have something to discuss with you."
Fang Zilan knew it in her heart and heard Fang Ziqin continue speaking, "I think you already know about the fact that Miluo sent an envoy to Beijing to ask for marriage with his credentials. However, the identity of the envoy from Miluo this time is a bit unusual. He is Mu Chuji, King of Qi."
Hearing this, Fang Zilan nodded, indicating that he knew, and Fang Ziqin continued: "Earlier when you were in Qiluo City, you fought against Mu Chuji, so you should know him somewhat, so I have a ruthless feeling. please."
"Eldest sister wants to take me to a palace banquet." Fang Zilan spoke concisely and concisely, and Fang Ziqin said calmly: "Yes, your Majesty will hold a banquet at Wanfu Palace tomorrow night to entertain the envoy from Miluo."
Fang Zilan was thoughtful and sat back on the bed, "Eldest sister, are you not afraid? Does Mu Chuji recognize me?"
"Mu Chuji may test you, but he won't recognize you." Fang Ziqin sat next to Fang Zilan, "Lan'er, I know this will definitely make things difficult for you, but I..."
She didn't continue, and Fang Zilan said: "Elder sister, if she has other options, she won't let me take risks."
"This time Miluo sent an envoy, it's really weird." Fang Ziqin reached out and held Fang Zilan's hand, and then realized that her hand was extremely cold, as if there was no warmth at all.
Fang Zilan did not break free, seeing Fang Ziqin's face showing hesitation, but still said in a deep voice: "Lan'er, regardless of whether the envoy is Mu Chuji, it is said that Queen Miluo passed away at the beginning of the year, and it has not been three months since then. Miluo Kingdom The Lord then asked to marry Dejia, the only legitimate daughter of the late emperor, and the twists and turns involved cannot be explained clearly in a few words. Moreover, Princess Zhongzheng was seriously ill before, and King Zhongzheng wrote a letter requesting the Lord of Miluo to let his son Murong Qing return to the country to visit his relatives. Unexpectedly, it has been shelved to this day, and there is no mention of this matter in Miluo's credentials."
She pointed out the strange things one by one, and Fang Zilan listened, her heart sank involuntarily, and finally said softly: "In everything, just follow the arrangements of the eldest sister."
Fang Ziqin seemed to be relieved, Fang Zilan's expression was dark and unclear, and there was a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.
For some reason, she vaguely felt that this time Mu Chuji went to Dajing to propose marriage to Mu Churui, it was not as simple as it seemed on the surface. Her intuition told her that Mu Churui not only wanted to marry Li Qianning, but also wanted to use Mu Chuji for something. What's more, Murong Qing should also be part of their plan.
Mu Churui, Mu Chuji, Murong Qing. These three members of the Miluo royal family are people who cannot be underestimated. The pond in Dajing is afraid that it will cause sudden waves again because of them.
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The next day was the palace banquet. Fang Zilan followed Fang Ziqin into the Wanfu Palace step by step, still looking like a weak and sick man who couldn't take care of himself.
However, this time she was not pretending, but was really seriously injured and could not exert any strength. Her steps became more and more sloppy when she walked, as if she was stepping on cotton and would fall at any time.
Qiu Shui glanced at Fang Zilan and asked with concern: "Miss Third, can you still hold on?"
Fang Zilan sat down with the help of the palace maid and gave Qiu Shui a shallow smile, indicating that she didn't need to worry.
Li Shengxuan, who was sitting on the high seat, could see all their little moves and felt irritated for no reason. If something happened to Fang Zilan again, how... would he bear it?
After all, just now when Fang Zilan was saluting, her whole body was shaky. Even though he said no salutation very quickly, he still saw her figure swaying, as thin as a paper doll, which would break if the wind blew.
Thinking of this, Li Shengxuan's eyes fell on Fang Zilan unconsciously. This scene happened to fall in Mu Chuji's eyes. He calmly picked up the wine glass and congratulated each other from a distance: "This is the person who is with Xian Yue." Miss Fang San, who has the same name as the Duke, right?"
Fang Zilan's heart tightened, but her face showed the shy little daughter's attitude, "It's just the same name, His Highness Prince Qi doesn't have to worry about it."
"Miss Fang San looks to be about the same age as Duke Xian Yue, and her appearance is somewhat similar, but..." Mu Chuji seemed to be interested and said playfully, "But they are completely different people."
Fang Zilan pursed her lips, and before she could say anything, Mu Chuji sighed, "What a pity."
Li Shengxuan was not angry and said proudly: "The King of Qi is so charming and suave, but you can't see that he is sad for spring and autumn..."
"Don't you think it's a pity, Your Majesty?" Mu Chuji interrupted Li Shengxuan unceremoniously. The envoys accompanying him kept winking at him, but in vain.
He stood up boldly and said: "How heroic was the Duke of Xianyue back then? How could such a beautiful sister with excellent skills end up in death if she wanted to be my king's concubine?"
His words made Fang Zilan choke and cough. She never expected that he could talk about the teasing in such a high-sounding way, with a regretful tone as if there was something between them.
Li Shengxuan was not angry and said proudly: "I can't see that it hurts spring and sad autumn..."
"Don't you think it's a pity, Your Majesty?" Mu Chuji interrupted Li Shengxuan unceremoniously. The envoys accompanying him kept winking at him, but in vain.
He stood up boldly and said: "How heroic was the Duke of Xianyue back then? How could such a beautiful sister with excellent skills end up in death if she wanted to be my king's concubine?"
