In Qingui Palace, the person on the bed was sleeping soundly. The Queen quietly opened the red curtain and walked in. She signaled the maids to retreat quietly, and then gently sat on the edge of the bed.
Looking at the pale beauty in front of her, Qin Fang felt heartbroken. She held back the tears in her eyes and gently stretched out her hand to soothe her slightly frowning brows.
Guiqing is a girl, and Qin Fang really doesn't want her to get hurt in any way. Even if she was slightly injured, she would feel extremely distressed. This happened today, and she cried from morning till night, all day long. When she thought about the scene of her daughter being assassinated, she burst into tears.
Qin Fang stood up, wiped away her tears, calmed down a little, and walked out of the palace.
She knew that her daughter had a cold temperament and it was not appropriate to stay on the bed. It was better to wait outside and go in when she woke up.
The moonlight is like silver, shining on the courtyard steps, as cool as water. There must be thousands of fireworks in the capital right now, right? Qin Fang sat casually and looked far into the distance, vaguely seeing a splendid building that was taller than the red palace wall and was covered with gold.
She suddenly thought of Gui Liu, thinking that he might not have known about Gui Qing's assassination, otherwise he would have been so anxious that he wouldn't be able to eat well or sleep well. It would do no good at all, so she didn't tell him yet.
Suddenly, there was a sound of slightly hasty footsteps, and the maid trotted up to the Queen and said timidly: "Empress, the Supervisor has sent word that His Highness the Crown Prince's maid broke into the palace against the order, and asked you if you want to punish her."
Qin Fang frowned and said coldly: "What is the crime? Tell him to turn a blind eye, as long as the prince does not leave the palace."
"promise."
The maid bowed her waist slightly and walked out quickly.
At this moment, Qin Fang looked shocked and uncertain. Breaking into the palace against His Majesty's orders? Which maid can be so bold? Taozhi is soft-tempered and doesn't seem to do such a thing. It is impossible that Qiuli is still outside the palace. Only the scorpion-hearted Jin Zhi and the strong-tempered Qingxue are left.
Could it be another maid?
There are so many maids and women in a small prince's east palace. No wonder they often cause trouble. Otherwise, a group of them will be withdrawn. If it doesn't work, most of them will be withdrawn, leaving only Qingxue Taozhi and a few first-class maids. Qin Fang thought about it, and suddenly realized that her son's life was too rich. There were so many women in the palace, no wonder he turned into such a playboy.
It seems that I am still too used to him, and I have developed some problems with him.
Qin Fang made up her mind to start laying off the maids after taking good care of Gui Qing.
The palace was brightly lit, the golden hair was slightly hot, and the incense was curling around.
Gui Qing opened her eyes in confusion, looked around, and found that she was lying on the bed, her chest had been bandaged, and she was wearing a loose nightgown.
When she tried to get up, a sharp tearing pain immediately came from her chest, and Gui Qing just snorted softly.
Sensing movement inside the house, Qin Fang, who had been waiting outside, quickly opened the door and entered.
After crying all day, Qin Fang's eyes were still red.
Seeing that Guiqing had woken up, she quickly walked to the bed and asked softly: "How are you? How do you feel?"
Gui Qing shook her head, and then said in a weak voice: "Mom, help me up."
Qin Fang shook her head and said softly: "You are weak, so it is best to lie down and rest. You should have a good rest these days. You should not go out to be exposed to the wind, and you should not drink alcohol. I will also accompany you these days."
The atmosphere suddenly solidified, and Gui Qing fell silent.
Qin Fang also frowned slightly.
After a long time, Gui Qing said softly: "Mom, Gui Qing is not used to it."
Qin Fang seemed to have expected it. She frowned and looked at Gui Qing. Her tone was slightly cold, with a hint of disobedience.
"Gui Qing, mother knows that you have a cold temperament and are used to being alone. But now that you are seriously injured, mother cannot turn a blind eye."
"What's more, assassins are rampant. If there is another attack and you are alone, how can mother protect you? You can't even think of driving mother away, mother will not leave."
"Here, drink the medicine."
Qin Fang picked up the bowl of medicine that had just cooled down on the desk, sat down by the bed, gently scooped a spoonful, and fed it to the frail beauty lying on the bed.
Gui Qing frowned and struggled to stand up. Seeing this, Qin Fang felt angry and distressed. Qin Fang thought she was not used to giving medicine, so she handed her the porcelain bowl. Unexpectedly, the next second, Gui Qing threw it out with force.
The porcelain bowl fell heavily to the ground and was immediately shattered into pieces.
The dark medicinal soup poured all over the ground.
Qin Fang was stunned for a moment, then became furious.
The person leaning against the bed was stubborn and said in a firm tone: "If mother doesn't agree to Gui Qing, Gui Qing won't be able to recuperate."
Qin Fang was extremely angry and said angrily: "Gui Qing, why are you so disobedient! Mom, this is for your own good!"
Gui Qing was about to say something, but suddenly she covered her mouth, and scarlet oozed out from between her fingers.
Qin Fang's beauty turned pale, and she subconsciously grabbed her hand, but was dodged.
Gui Qing's face was expressionless, and she wiped away the blood with a handkerchief. Her voice became weaker but also more determined, "Mother, Gui Qing is used to being alone. If mother insists, Gui Qing will do what she says."
Qin Fang is really going to explode with anger. How can there be such a daughter in the world who keeps pushing for her every step of the way? Is there any daughter who is not allowed to be taken care of by her mother?
If Gei Liu was like this, she really wouldn't mind slapping him hard and tying him up. But the person in front of her was Gui Qing, and no matter how angry she was, she couldn't bear to beat or scold her.
The atmosphere was frozen, and the huge palace was completely silent.
Qin Fang's expression was extremely cold. She was so angry that her heart was about to explode. But she didn't even say any angry words, didn't scold or yell, she just held in her anger.
Why?
It's simple, because she can't bear it.
Especially when she saw the pitiful look of Gui Qing biting her lip and frowning in pain, and seeing her so weak that her face was pale and her breathing was laborious, all the thoughts of getting angry disappeared immediately.
She could finally see that this little girl's stubbornness was exactly the same as her father's.
With a tired look on her face, she took out a jade tablet. After being infused with Qi, the jade tablet instantly glowed brightly.
"If you are in danger, crush the jade token as soon as possible and I will come."
Guiqing nodded slightly and said softly: "Thank you, mother."
"You, just take good care of yourself."
Qin Fang's eyes were full of helplessness and she rubbed her little head.
After giving Guiqing some medicine to drink again, she gave a few worried words and then left.
After being seriously injured, Gui Qing became weak and soon felt tired and fell asleep.
It was not until this moment that Qin Fang, who pretended to leave but was always standing outside the door, took a gentle step and turned around to leave.
The night wind howled and was bitingly cold.
Qin Fang stopped before she walked out of Qingui Palace.
Suddenly there was strong wind pouring down from this place.
Falling straight into something, the momentum was astonishing.
A figure shrouded in darkness, knowing that it had been discovered, disappeared in an instant with ghostly movements.
But the next second, Qin Fang stood in front of the black figure.
As a saint sitting in this world, it is just a normal thing for him to change scenery when he moves.
The man in black robe remained motionless, not because he didn't want to move, but because he couldn't move anymore.
Just as Guiqing was attacked and killed, another uninvited guest appeared in front of him.
Qin Fangfeng narrowed her eyes slightly, and the murderous intention surged in her heart.
She stretched out her hand and slowly opened the black robe of the person in front of her.
It was actually a woman.
A pair of beautiful and charming eyes looked at Qin Fang fearfully.
Qin Fang was stunned for a moment, then lost all intention to kill.
"I didn't hurt you just now, did I?" Qin Fang asked.
The woman shook her head, still looking a little scared.
Qin Fang sighed softly and said in a helpless tone, "Xiao Humei, Gui Qing is injured and needs to rest. Please don't come for the time being."
Hearing the word "injured", the woman was obviously a little excited and said in a trembling voice: "Injured? Can I go and have a look? Just one look, just one look."
Qin Fang shook her head, "No, Guiqing is already asleep."
The woman lowered her head in silence.
Qin Fang walked to her side and said softly: "Let's go, I'll take you back."
The Gui Dynasty is peaceful and peaceful, and curfews are rarely implemented.
Although it was already dark, there were still few pedestrians and firelights visible on the street. There are also some shops that don’t close until late at night.
Qin Fang and the woman passed by a restaurant. The sounds of people drinking wine and the laughter of drinkers came from above. The lively atmosphere and bright candlelight dispelled the long and cold night.
It was precisely because of the bright candlelight that Qin Fang discovered that the person next to him who had always been silent was crying.
Qin Fang stopped, and the woman also stopped.
Qin Fang looked at her and said in a gentle tone, "Xiao Hu Mei, don't worry, Gui Qing is fine. She just needs to rest for a few days. Don't be too worried about this and not think about food and tea."
The woman remained silent. Somehow, she couldn't hold back her tears. She sobbed softly and burst into tears.
Qin Fang was quite helpless. She knew very well that the temperament of the girl in front of her was sometimes as difficult as Gui Qing's. She was neither easy to coax nor coax well.
Qin Fang wiped her tears and said softly: "Okay, okay, I will allow you to enter the palace in the daytime tomorrow. Don't cry anymore. It's cold and windy, and it won't look good if your face is frozen and cracked."
Qin Fang narrowed her eyes and whispered something in her ear again.
The woman stopped crying immediately and quickly wiped the tears on her face.
Along the way, the woman was always covered by a black robe, as if she was deliberately avoiding something.
The two finally walked to Linjiang. Due to the cold air, the river was shrouded in mist and hazy.
There is a brightly lit building on the bank of the river.
The most prestigious in the world.
In terms of carvings and decorations, it is not inferior to the palace.
Qin Fang stopped and smiled: "I haven't been here for a long time, and the smell of powder is still the same."
The woman didn't know what to say for a moment, so she could only nod.
Qin Fang looked at the person in front of her, her eyes filled with genuine love.
"Don't move around much. Your appearance is too shocking to the world and can easily cause a lot of trouble." Qin Fang warned.
After watching the woman leave, Qin Fang raised her head and looked at the large plaque in the distance that she had penned in the past.
"Chunxian Tower"
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In a dimly lit bedroom.
Guiliu punched and moved slowly and slowly. The whole palace was full of fist power, the bead curtains trembled slightly, and the incense from the stove scattered.
In subtle details, you can see that the flow of roses is spitting out and taking in, and the intention of the fist is slightly stagnant, but the strength of the fist is astonishingly strong, as if the flow of hundreds of rivers converged with the water of the river, creating a majestic momentum.
This scene lasted for about a stick of incense. Gui Liu opened his eyes, took out a long breath of turbid air, and suddenly felt light and clear.
The so-called turbid qi refers to the dirty things in the five internal organs. It is deeply stored in it, and when it becomes stagnant, it will explode and cause serious illness.
People who practice martial arts are also called "trainers", which means tempering the body. Through continuous tempering, turbid air can be discharged. This is why most warriors are strong and energetic.
Guiliu leaned against the desk and took a short rest. His thoughts were far away and he said to himself: "I don't know if I will come again today."
As he spoke, the red curtain in the distance moved slightly.
Guiliu quickly followed the sound.
Immediately, for some reason, Geiliu lay down on the table and pretended to be asleep.
The person who came was a woman in palace attire, and the jade plaque tied around her waist was her identity.
The woman has a beautiful face, her white robe outlines her exquisite body, her black hair is tied low, and she has a quiet temperament.
Seeing that Gui Liu seemed to be sleeping soundly, the woman said nothing, moved lightly with lotus steps, gently hugged the quilt on the bed, and then gently covered Gui Liu with it. The whole process was done gently and without any slight sound.
The woman did not leave, but gently sat down and stayed with Guiliu.
Everything was quiet, as if Gui Liu was really asleep, every breath and every breath was smooth and comfortable.
Perhaps because she thought the candlelight was a bit dazzling, the woman stood up gently and was about to walk towards the candlestick.
Suddenly, a questioning voice sounded, echoing in the empty palace.
"Where to go?"
Guiliu had already opened his eyes and looked at her, frowning slightly, his expression full of reproach.
The woman's pretty face was slightly frosted, her tone was cold, and she asked: "Your Highness is only allowed to take a nap, but the servant is not allowed to leave?"
Knowing that she had been seen through, Guiliu laughed angrily and said, "How dare you, a little maid, to contradict your master? I will send you to the Clothing Bureau to work as a coolie tomorrow."
Guiliu motioned for the woman to sit next to him, and gently held her cold and refreshing little hand.
"Where are the three of them?" Guiliu asked casually.
"I guess he's already asleep," the woman replied.
Everyone in the inner palace knows that there are four Yingying Yanyan beside His Royal Highness. These four maids are all top-notch ones in the palace. They are well trained and know how to take care of their masters, and are very popular with His Highness the Crown Prince.
The woman accompanying Guiliu at this moment is one of them, named "Qingxue".
Qingxue is different from the other three. He has a cold temperament, a frosty face, and is not good at talking. He can only be gentle when serving Geliu.
"Sneaking in to see me is not a minor crime if you are discovered by surveillance and reported to your mother." Guiliu said.
Qingxue just hummed, obviously not too concerned.
Guiliu smiled and said: "We are always competing for favor. Among the three of them, Taozhi is the strongest. She wishes she could sit in my arms every time. You are the coldest. You just stand aside every time and don't say a word."
Qingxue said lightly: "This slave is not like Taozhi. She is naturally charming and knows how to play a decisive role."
Guiliu joked: "In this way, it is indeed unfair to you. I can't bear it, so I can make up for it."
There is no joke between master and servant. Qingxue moved slightly, and Guiliu hugged her.
The fragrance comes to my face.
Qingxue, who was nestled in Guiliu's arms, spoke in an increasingly gentle tone.
"Has your Highness eaten well recently?"
Guiliu said with a smile: "I can't see the little maids who are thinking about me, I have a bad appetite."
Qingxue said softly: "Taozhi will come to accompany you tomorrow, so His Highness will have an appetite to eat more."
Gui Liu laughed dumbly.
The relationship between the master and the servant is deep and flowing, and there is no need for deliberate words.
Qingxue was not good at talking, so she stopped talking and just nestled quietly in Guiliu's arms, motionless.
The hall was quiet, with only the sound of the howling wind outside the window echoing gently.
It was icy, snowy and pitch black outside.
But at this moment, there is warmth.
Qingxue slowly closed her eyes.
Tick, tick, tick.
Three leaks in the middle of the night.
A hundred miles away from the capital, the thousand-year-old bell of Mount Fanke rang. The dull sound of the bell spread very far, and the long night seemed to tremble.
This is an unchanging tradition of the Gei Dynasty.
At Zi time, the evil spirit is the strongest and hundreds of ghosts walk at night. Provoking the bell with blood is intended to frighten all ghosts and protect the people.
Qingxue was awakened by the dull sound of the bell. Only later did she realize that she had fallen asleep. She subconsciously looked up quickly.
A look collided with her, and there were gentle words.
"Go on to sleep, I'm here."
However, Qingxue broke away from Gui Liu's arms and stood up slowly, her eyes filled with self-reproach, "It's getting late, Your Highness should rest. I'll take my leave first."
After saying that, he gave a graceful blessing and turned to leave.
Looking at her retreating back, Gui Liu hesitated to speak.
Some words are only suitable to be kept in the heart.
Once spoken, it loses its meaning.
The emperor's palace.
Because he had to get up early to go to court, Gui Qi was already asleep.
Qin Fang gently lit a lamp and sat in front of the desk, with piles of papers in front of her.
On it, dense black characters record the identities of all the maids in the palace.
Qin Fang's eyes kept scanning one line after another of black characters, and one piece of paper after another.
Under the weak candlelight, her face was clearly gloomy.
Suddenly, her eyes stopped somewhere.
It was an old and yellowed record, and the red brush had faded.
After hesitating for a moment,
boom!
The desk exploded with a bang, making an astonishing loud noise.
The Gang Qi stirred up layer by layer, and the gold bricks were torn apart.
Qin Fang was furious and clutched the piece of paper tightly, her hands trembling slightly.
She never expected that the person who attacked and killed Gui Qing would be the maid next to Gui Liu!
