The Western Depot…
Ming Lan spent the whole night smashing things in his room, venting his anger like Noble Concubine Wan.
The Eastern and the Western Depots were ordered to jointly investigate the case. He had led the Western Depot guards to lure out the rebels, but the Eastern Depot had stolen the show. They wiped out the rebels who ransacked the execution ground and set off riots. They also drove straight to their den. Besides, the spies sent into the Palace were also uprooted.
How could Leng Qingtang take all the advantages all the time? Great. Now that fox had played the Western Depot again!
Ming Lan found it hard to accept that the Eastern Depot had used and thrown him away.
Recalling the lethal arrow wound he had on the battle, Ming Lan was furious.
Ming Lan kicked over the square table and then tried to flip it. But he sprained his wrist on the heavy woodwork. His face was twisted with pain and cov
The first faint sign of dawn appeared while the north wind was howling. In the square yard of red walls, undulating buildings and palaces were enveloped by an awful and depressing atmosphere.Leng Qingtang and Cheng Wanli quietly led six Eastern Depot guards into Qinming Hall via the side door. On the shoulders of two guards a thick log was carried, where a large wood chest beset with iron hoops and copper rivets was hung.The guards stopped before the long and wide marble steps and set down the chest.Leng Qingtang and Cheng Wanli ascended the steps to greet the new Imperial Chief Eunuch, Zhang Jihai and asked him to announce their arrival. In a moment, Eunuch Superintendent walked out and invited Leng Qingtang into the hall.Leng Qingtang fixed his robe and hat before entering. He then knelt down before the Emperor's bed.On the bed was the middle-aged man wearing a bright yellow shirt. His eyes were dark and bloodsh
Gu Yunxi followed Leng Qingtang to the Palace in the morning. He went to Qinming Hall while she was heading to Chuxiu Palace.So far, the Master had not explained to her why he had taken the risk of using a corpse in place of the masked man. It seemed that he meant to let that man off. But then why had he instructed her to impair his key points of internal strength and catch him alive in the Western Depot jail?She had many puzzles, but for now, she had to put them aside. The top priority was to go to Concubine Xu's palace.The two Depots had made a lot of noise to interfere with the enemies. Ming Lan had taken people of the Western Depot to search Chuxiu Palace. How could an innocent and solitary figure like Concubine Xu stand such a blow?Gu Yunxi was very anxious and walked quickly to the outer court of Chuxiu Palace, only to be stopped by Chief Eunuch Yan Gui."Well, isn't this Madam Muxue? Did you come from the Ea
In Chuxiu Palace, the die was cast.At the moment when Gu Yunxi saw the brocade box, her eyebrows suddenly widened. She was too shocked to say a word.There was no sadness or joy on Concubine Xu’s face. The cold edge flashed in her eyes, and there was no trace of affection."The things inside are really the best of emerald, and no one of the guards can buy it. If it weren't for it, I wouldn't be able to know that you had already fornicated with him. How can you stay in Chuxiu Palace!"Concubine Yu closed her eyes slightly and turned her head away with a deep sigh. She felt sorry for the humble female official in her heart but also had a bit of resentment and hatred.She really didn't expect that Leng Qingtang was such a person who harmed Yunxi and now almost hurt Tu Muxue. Chuxiu Palace was also involved. What a d*mn.Concubine Xu's long eyelashes drooped lightly with misty light under her eyes and she sai
The north wind was blowing softly, clearing away dense clouds from the sky. The shining sun then showed up as the sky looked like a vast blue velvet.That night "Gu Yunxi" returned to the mansion with Ming Lan. For two consecutive days, she did nothing but eat and sleep as she had done the first when she entered the mansion that year, which made Ming Lan feel at ease, along with the attendants who had suffered a lot from her in the past.Seeing that she was recovering day by day, Ming Lan couldn't restrain the desire in his heart. When he woke up in the morning, he told Nanny Gui who served in the west chamber to put some hypnotic drug into the decoction for "Yunxi".Thinking the time was almost ripe, he led Nanny Yan and Nanny Gui into the wing-room.On the large bed was a delicate beauty with long curled eyelashes, who was sleeping soundly as her head was resting on a soft pillow. Rays of sunlight pierced through the red embroide
After drinking some wine, Priest Wu felt a warm stream flowing in his abdomen. He couldn't help blushing more scarlet and burped slightly as his breath smelled of wine.Looking down at the beauty in his arms, Priest Wu smirked and flirted with her again.Wan Li coldly pursed his thin lips. The swaying candlelight lit his arrogant face and gilded it in a bizarre way. He said,"Wu Yong, our family business has been able to expand in the past few years. It’s all your doings. You've traveled across Da Yi and managed the logistics and transportation by water or land. You've served well."Priest Wu restrained himself and looked at Wan Li with a flattering grin,"Your Grace has overflattered me. It's my duty to work for your family. For many years, your family has treated my master and me generously and we have benefited a lot from helping you manage all parties.I'm also ashamed to say that I've been careless on
Zhao An noticed the awkward atmosphere, so he bowed to the Duke and Duchess and smiled warmly,"Her Grace heard that my lord and lady are leaving today, so she asked to see you off with His Majesty's permission..."Their eyes glinted delightedly as the husband and wife were to kneel in thanks again, but they were stopped by Gu Yunyao.Song Qin instructed two maids to bring two brocade boxes and said gently,"These are Her Grace's gifts to you. In this box is a sword worthy of a hero like Your Highness. The red cubilose and white ginseng in the other box are the most nourishing. I hope Your Grace likes them."The Duke and Duchess bowed again and again to express their appreciation.Min Rui ordered his attendant to take the gifts. Gu Yunyao was so elegant and graceful, her tearing eyes lingering on Duchess Min's face. He looked at her and immediately realized something. His heart was filled with joy.
The night was whirling and the thin moonlight shined on the ground through the dead wood and flower branches. The light and shadow were mottled.As soon as Qinger entered Gu Yunxi's room, she saw the untouched food on the table. She couldn't help frowning, with a worried expression on her face."You don't have an appetite, right? How can you stand it like this!"The world is like a fleeting show. It had been more than a year and a half since the girl was forced to leave Leng's Mansion until she returned to the Eastern Depot. Now she was safe and sound, but wore a stranger's face.This astonishing change was like a myth. Qinger didn't dare to think about it when she opened or closed her eyes. If she cut off her living skin and replaced it with another one, the pain she would have to endure was huge.At the moment, the only thing she had to do was to get used to the strange and ordinary face as soon as possible. Moreover
The night sky was dark and a crescent moon was hidden in the clouds.At midnight, the Shenle Marquis of Nanyuan was lit up with lights.Wan Li and Lei Huan were drinking liquor at the square table. They chatted and laughed happily.In the hall, apricot-red sleeves fluttered in the air. Four dancers wore exotic costumes. Between the sequined breasts and long skirts, flat and smooth abdomens were exposed. They frequently shook their soft and boneless waists. Their figures moved tactfully and gracefully.The flower hall was fragrant and beautiful, and there were endless orchestral strings and bamboos around the beams.After drinking another glass of wine, Wan Li’s white cheeks were slightly red. He squinted his eyes and the luster of his eyes was slightly misty,"Wu Yong did a bad job this time and he almost made the Marquis's Mansion fall into trouble. Fortunately, you took care of the overall situation and