That night, Shen Dingzhu was lying on the couch. The night was very quiet, but she couldn't sleep.
Shen Dingzhu was lying on his side, his head resting on his hands, and his black hair flowing on the brocade.
Her eyes were sparkling, as if there were broken stars. Shen Dingzhu was thinking about what Xiao Langyan said just before going to bed.
Even though he mentioned that she teased him back then, he didn't sound like he wanted revenge at all.
He just warned her in a playful way, and his tone was more like scaring a little pet of his. He just wanted to see her look panicked, but he didn't really want to scare her.
Shen Dingzhu felt that he could not understand Xiao Langyan more and more.
In the past, she thought he was very cold and ruthless. As long as he believed in something, even if she begged and kowtowed, he would not change his mind.
But gradually, Shen Dingzhu discovered that Xiao Langyan also had compassion, but it was not easy for others to see it.
He has a soft-hearted side, and he is also tolerant and considerate of himself.
Even though he always spoke cruelly and ruthlessly, he still considered her for what he did.
As a result, Shen Dingzhu actually had the slightest expectation for their future life.
If Xiao Langyan could be gentler, help her redress her family's grievances, and bring her parents back to reunite with her, she would be willing to stay with him all her life and be an inconspicuous concubine.
Until he saw him ascending the throne as emperor, suppressing rebellions, taking over cities, and becoming a wise king that everyone boasted about.
As she thought about it, Shen Dingzhu pursed her red lips in a beautiful arc, turned over and faced the distant moonlight.
Somehow, she thought of the Zhai Xing Tower again. In her previous life, she and Xiao Langyan had a drink at the Zhai Xing Tower. Later, the two fell in love and looked at the sky, earth and moonlight...
Shen Dingzhu's cheeks were hot because that was the only time she remembered Xiao Langyan's tenderness.
She thought that Star Reaching Tower had some special meaning to him, but now that she thought about it, it was probably just a moment of pity.
Shen Dingzhu thought like this and gradually fell asleep.
In the next two or three days, the emperor sent imperial doctors to deliver medicine to Xiao Langyan. When he wanted to show the emperor's grace and majesty, he also wanted to show his father's love.
This is because King Ming is about to come to Beijing, and the family of King Ming's mother, Concubine Xian, has considerable power in the court. Now that the deposed prince is dead, the other legitimate son, King Xuan, cannot be reused.
The emperor likes balance, so he will not kill Xiao Langyan.
Shen Dingzhu felt more and more hopeful. She believed that an imperial edict would soon be issued declaring Xiao Langyan innocent.
On this day, Xiao Langyan was called away by the emperor for a lecture. Before leaving, Shen Dingzhu sat on the edge of the chair and said towards the cave: "My lord, you are going out. Can you show me the book on the table?" ?”
Xiao Langyan lowered his eyes and glanced at it. His book was brought by Xu Shou to relieve his boredom. It was not interesting. It was just a thin exegesis of scriptures called "Guan Xin Qing Jing".
He knew that Shen Dingzhu was bored. After all, they had been locked in this yard for nearly a month.
Xiao Langyan walked over, rolled up the book, and stuffed it into her through the hole.
And said calmly: "If you endure it for two more days, you can go out. If you want to see anything else, tell Xu Shou then and ask him to help you search."
Shen Dingzhu agreed with a smile, opened the book, leaned on the chair and read with interest.
However, not long after Xiao Langyan left, a rustling voice came from Shen Dingzhu's door. After a while, the door opened, and Shen Dingzhu looked at the door in confusion.
Concubine Xian entered with a eldest palace maid. When she walked in, the door behind her was closed.
Shen Dingzhu put down the book, alert in her heart, but still said softly on her face: "Greetings to Concubine Xian."
Concubine Xian sat down without a trace of smile, her expression looked aloof.
"Shen Dingzhu, you are a smart man. You almost killed Lang Yan this time when the deposed prince died. Do you understand this?" She said straight to the point.
Shen Dingzhu raised her slender eyelashes slightly and said with clear eyes: "I know that I tried my best to get rid of the charges in front of the emperor earlier, but the prince took pity on me, so I was imprisoned here together."
Concubine Xian sneered: "It seems that you know in your heart that Lang Yan loves you. Well, I won't make any detours with you."
"If I give you a choice and pardon your innocence this time, the Emperor will only forgive one of you, and the other one will be charged with assassinating the deposed prince and give an explanation to the civil and military officials and the people of the world."
"You or Xiao Langyan, who will you choose to take the blame?"
Shen Dingzhu said without hesitation: "I'll go."
She didn't hesitate at all, but Concubine Xian raised her eyebrows in surprise.
Shen Dingzhu just knew that Xiao Langyan must not die, because he would save her family for her, and he was the hope of the Shen family.
However, Concubine Xian asked quietly: "Then, if only one of Lang Yan and your family can live, who will you choose?"
Shen Dingzhu's eyes widened, and there was a hint of suspicion and uneasiness on her pretty and fair face: "What do you mean by this?"
Concubine Xian just smiled, fiddled with the bracelet on her wrist, and said, "I know that Lang Yan secretly provided a lot of shelter for your family in Mobei, but because of this, the emperor can't help but feel ashamed. In addition, we will definitely settle the matter with him about deposing the prince this time."
"Shen Dingzhu, you choose for yourself, whether you want to live with your family or live with Lang Yan."
Shen Dingzhu clenched her fingertips under her sleeves, her voice was as steady as possible, and she kept thinking clearly: "How to choose a concubine? Why is it not the emperor who asks, but the empress?"
Concubine Xian smiled and looked coldly: "You are not stupid. Well, I might as well speak more clearly. I hope you leave the palace and the capital and go as far as possible."
"Only in this way can I persuade Lang Yan to accept Lian Fu. If you don't agree, Lang Yan can certainly protect your family, but if the emperor wants to attack your family, how can Lang Yan resist? If you agree to this Palace, I will protect your family for you."
"You can also choose to stay with Lang Yan and be his concubine. Of course, if you choose this, the life or death of your family will be unpredictable."
Shen Dingzhu's palm-sized face was as beautiful as a peach. Her dark and bright eyes stared at Concubine Xian, silent for a moment.
That fluctuating gaze has already said everything.
Concubine Xian lowered her head slightly, her expression seemed to be pity, but even more ruthless: "Think about it carefully, staying by Lang Yan's side is only temporary wealth."
"After you leave, I will find a way to help your family in Mobei get out of trouble."
Shen Dingzhu was as cold as ice: "Why should I believe you?"
Concubine Xian handed over a small box with two thick bundles of silver notes inside.
And, a small jade seal.
"I have thought out a way out for you, including money, a house, everything. With these, you will have a stable life for the rest of your life. After a while, Lang Yan will forget about you. By then, I can help you and your family. reunion."
Shen Dingzhu tightened her eyebrows and said nothing.
Concubine Xian's voice was slow: "You are not in a hurry to make a decision. You don't have to trust me, but you should think clearly that you are just a temporary pleasure to Lang Yan. Do you know that Fu Yunqiu is suspected of carrying banned drugs?" Entering the palace for the deposed prince, Lang Yan begged the emperor to spare Fu Yunqiu's life?"
Shen Dingzhu suddenly raised his eyes: "I don't believe it."
Concubine Xian laughed, shook her head and sighed: "It's so innocent. How can you compare the friendship between them since childhood? When Lang Yan was helpless in his childhood, Fu Yunqiu was by his side and made good friends with him. ”
"Shen Dingzhu, if you insist on staying for such illusory wealth, is it not worth it? You have to think about it carefully. In this world, Lang Yan can save your family, and so can I."
Shen Dingzhu bit her lower lip, her eyes falling on the pile of silver notes.
