The reason why Zhu Leyao was loved by the emperor, empress, and concubine Xian was not only because they were blood relatives, but also because of her quirky personality that was really lovable.
Zhu Leyao would often lead Zhu Yun and Zhu Yan to make some unexpected moves. Whether the result would be a surprise or a shock depends entirely on God's will.
From the time Zhu Leyao used a move to escape from the golden cicada and successfully sent the jade seal to the rooftop, it can be seen that she is not that kind of stupid woman without brains and wisdom.
So after a brief period of being upset and shy, Zhu Leyao began to seriously analyze the possibility of this speculation.
In the battle of Tiantai, the emperor's brother was able to win a complete victory and defeat the Yong Party. Rong Fei should be the first to find the jade seal, but the emperor's brother had already given Rong Fei a reward. If another banquet is held to express gratitude, it will weaken the majesty of the royal family.
Today, her mother claimed that she had summoned Rong Fei into the palace because she got along well with her. This was a complete excuse in Zhu Leyao's opinion. Mother and Rong Fei had only met once, and their status, age, experience, etc. were so different, so there was so much to talk about.
Furthermore, the mother knew that Ji Rouer and Rong Fei were childhood sweethearts and came to Kyoto together, so it was understandable that they would also invite Ji Rouer to the banquet. But why separate the two after arrival?
Ji Rou'er was still accompanied by the queen's sister-in-law herself. Even those imperial wives probably didn't have such treatment.
If it was just a normal chat, why did the queen's sister-in-law kick her out?
Why were the two little guys Zhu Yun and Zhu Yan also kicked out?
Since you don't want the three people to participate in the investigation, why did you find the three people again?
Why did mother summon Rong Fei alone, without even a single maid in the room?
One unreasonable thing after another.
But if things go as Zhu Leyao guessed, then everything becomes reasonable.
Rong Fei and Ji Rou'er grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Ji Rou'er will definitely marry Rong Fei in the future. But there is no reason for a royal princess to be a concubine, and a concubine is not allowed to have a concubine.
That's why Rong Fei and Ji Rou'er were separated, and they were defeated one by one with emotion and reason.
The mother wants to convince Rong Fei to become the consort, while the sister-in-law wants to convince Ji Rouer to leave voluntarily.
That's why you kicked yourself out, was it because you were afraid that you would be shy?
The two little ones were kicked out because they were afraid that their lax talk would leak the news.
The more Zhu Leyao thought about it, the more she felt that she had guessed the truth correctly. Her face became redder and hotter, and her heart beat faster and faster.
But at the same time, Zhu Leyao was also a little angry.
How could mother and sister-in-law do this? Rong Fei and Ji Rouer were childhood sweethearts who shared life and death, shared joys and sorrows, and supported each other and grew up together. How could they be so cruel and separate them.
And he didn't discuss it with himself beforehand. After all, he and Rong Fei had done great things together...we were considered partners. This would make it difficult for him to face Rong Fei in the future.
Moreover, Ji Rouer is so gentle and lovely. Zhu Leyao was full of affection for Ji Rouer when she first saw her, and she felt as kind as her own sister. How could he bully others like this? Ji Rouer was already very pitiful. She was almost eaten by a wild dog when she was a child.
It's too much!
Zhu Leyao said angrily in her heart.
Zhu Leyao actually had a good impression of Rong Fei. When they first met and heard him tell the story of Butterfly Lovers, she was so moved. The second meeting was about doing something important to save the entire country. The thrilling process was something Zhu Leyao would never forget.
But before today, Zhu Leyao's impression of Rong Fei only ended there.
But after that thought came up in my mind...
Rongfei had talent, character, and good looks, and had made great contributions to Dayan. The most important thing was that he had no relatives, and almost completely met his mother's criteria for selecting a consort.
As she thought about it, Zhu Leyao felt that her whole body began to feel hot and her breathing became rapid.
Oops, what was I thinking? I’m so embarrassed!
In fact... there was a precedent of a concubine being kept by a concubine in the Chinese dynasty more than 200 years ago. Ji Rou'er was so pitiful, and her relationship with Rong Fei was so good, it wouldn't be a bad idea to become sisters.
Thinking about it, Zhu Leyao couldn't help but feel a little crazy!
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Under Concubine Xian's seemingly kind but actually scrutinizing gaze, Rong Fei finally made a choice.
It is obviously impossible to offend the Emperor by going against the plan, and offend the Concubine Xian by following the plan. It is obviously impossible to offend both parties, so it is better to make a compromise. Offend both sides a little, but not too much. In this way, there will be room for explanation and mediation afterwards. .
After all, he has the great god Yu Qingzhi behind him. As long as the crime is not too serious, I believe he can still protect himself.
"I don't remember anything about my childhood."
Rong Fei replied.
"Although children forget things, there are always a few interesting things that will always be kept in mind. Maybe they are a little different from the original ones, but they are just casual chatting. There is no need to be so serious. Just say whatever comes to mind."
Concubine Xian continued to ask calmly.
"I was eight years old when the Dunzhou disaster happened. The most profound impression in my memory is the sky that shattered like a fire. I don't know why or when I fell into coma. But when I opened my eyes, I found myself lying on the bed. Among the corpses.
Hundreds of corpses were piled up into a mountain of corpses. On top of me was the corpse of a strange woman. The whole body was covered in purple, and both arms must have been torn off. I used all my strength to push the woman's body away and rolled down the mountain of corpses. I looked around confusedly at the purgatory-like scene and the crowds of zombie-like people. I tried hard to remember what happened before. Everything, but my mind was in chaos. In the end, I only remembered that my name was Rong Fei, but I forgot everything else.
At that time, I was hungry, thirsty and scared. I had no clothes to cover my body and was covered in wounds. There are people on the road, but when I call for help, no one answers. Everyone is too busy looking after themselves, and how can they be in the mood to pay attention to a dying child.
I could only follow the crowd. I would go when the crowd moved and I would stop when the crowd stopped. I didn’t even know where I was going. After walking like this for a day and a night, I noticed that some people began to deliberately approach me. Their eyes were glowing red and they looked scary.
That night, I was awakened by strange noises. Using the darkness, I touched in the direction of the sound, and then I saw them...eating people! "
Affected by Rong Fei's tone and context, when Concubine Xian heard the word "cannibalism", her pupils dilated, her face changed, and she felt nausea in her chest and abdomen. She clenched her hands tightly, and her palms were all wet and sticky. of sweat.
"Seeing that terrifying scene, I knew it would be my turn next. So I ran, panicking and running as hard as I could until the darkness receded and the sky turned fiery red again. I couldn't run anymore. , just when he was trying to find a safe place to rest, he heard the creepy chewing and roaring sounds.
I was scared to death, but I couldn't help but follow the sound and go to check. I saw two wild dogs eating the hand of a little girl about my age. I thought the little girl was dead, but the next moment I heard the little girl moaning in pain. I didn't know what was going on in my head at that time, so I grabbed a stick next to me and rushed forward.
Fortunately, the two wild dogs had been hungry for many days and had no strength, so they were scared away by me. With the dying little girl on my back, I continued to wander aimlessly until I accidentally arrived at Fencheng, where I was kindly taken in by my master. "
After saying that, Rong Fei sighed with a look of regret, and took the opportunity to steal a glance at Concubine Xian.
When Rong Fei's soul was reborn, he did not inherit any of the original memories of this body, so Rong Fei speculated that the owner of this body should have died.
So it's not a lie to say that he has no memory of Dunzhou before he was eight years old. All other things are true, and the most important thing is that Ji Rouer also knows these things.
Concubine Xian's expression has not changed since she heard the word "cannibalism", including sadness, pain, sympathy, pity, etc.
Not only because of Rong Fei and Ji Rouer, but also for the relatives who were missing in the disaster that year.
The atmosphere in the room was a bit solemn, and Concubine Xian was even more immersed in sadness and couldn't extricate herself. Tears flowed quietly from the corners of her eyes.
Concubine Xian lost her mood and continued to ask questions. Naturally, Rong Fei would take the initiative to break the situation. She just hoped that this situation would continue.
There was an unbearable itch on his arms and back, but Rong Fei suppressed it and didn't reach out to scratch it.
When I returned to the Xuanwu Hutong courtyard yesterday, I only washed my face, brushed my teeth and changed my clothes. I didn't have time to take a shower, so my whole body gradually started to feel itchy.
In the other wing, Queen Tang Youer asked casually after driving Zhu Leyao and the two little ones out.
"Miss Rou'er, have you ever heard Rong Fei talk about his childhood, such as where he lived, what other relatives he had, the names of his parents, etc."
Ji Rouer frowned slightly and looked like she was reminiscing, but in fact she was thinking about why the Queen asked these questions.
First of all, it must have nothing to do with official business, otherwise the person asking the question would not be the queen, but the emperor.
Since it's not for official business, it must be a private matter.
What private matter could the queen have with Rong Fei?
Moreover, just now Concubine Xian said that she was personally waiting for Rong Fei to arrive in the courtyard.
Although Rong Fei has meritorious service, he should not have such a good fortune.
Could it be... Zhu Leyao!
Ji Rouer suddenly thought of a possibility.
Rong Fei once said that if all impossibilities are eliminated, the rest, no matter how outrageous, is the only possibility.
In Ji Rouer's mind, Rong Fei is the most perfect man in the world.
It’s not surprising that such a perfect man is favored by other women, and Ji Rouer is even proud of it.
You vulgar fans can only look at him with greed. This man belongs to me, Ji Rouer.
But Ji Rouer never thought that Rong Fei would one day have a relationship with the royal princess.
Is Rong Fei going to be the consort?
Why does it feel a bit funny.
Ji Rou'er couldn't help but laugh in her heart. Instead of feeling worried at all, she actually sympathized with Zhu Leyao.
No matter who you fall in love with, you fall in love with Rong Fei. Haha, it’s impossible for you two.
So what if you are a princess!
Ji Rouer said confidently in her heart.
Now that she had guessed the truth of the matter, Ji Rouer relaxed and answered with a normal expression.
"For the Queen, in fact... Rong Fei has never said anything about what happened before he was eight years old, because even he himself can't remember it."
