When Wan Li swaggered into Yongning Palace, he saw Ming Lan kneeling in the courtyard for punishment. His head was drooping and his appearance was embarrassing and funny.
One side of the thick black sword eyebrow was raised playfully and Wan Li walked over with his hand down. Wan Li kicked Ming Lan, bent over to approach him, and smiled slyly,
"Hey, why are you kneeling here? Do you make my eldest sister angry?"
Nearly half an hour later, Ming Lan supported himself with one hand, and the tiles made his knee sore. The pain had already spread all over his body. At this moment, the facial features of his awkward face were shifted and he grinned,
"Please don't mention it..."
"OK, OK!"
Wan Li straightened his upper body and waved impatiently,
"I understand it. I will beg Eldest Sister for you later."
After speaking, he stepped into the Main Hall with ease.
Wan Yuyao
Qinger blushed even more when hearing the word "dowry".She curiously opened the wood box. It was full of gold and silver, on the top of which was a stack of letters of credit.Qinger's heart seemed to miss a beat as her eyes widened. She shut the box and pushed it back."My lady, I can't take this!"Gu Yunxi smiled and pushed it to Qinger again."You and I have gone through so many things together and I've always seen you as my family. Marriage is a big deal for a woman, so her family should give her gifts. But you know, we've been roaming for years and I have disguised as a man. Thus, I don’t have much use of jewelry. I hope you don't think these things tacky..."Heartbroken, Qinger quickly shook her head and looked at the box with tears,"I do not mean that. You should think more about yourself and keep these savings.""You don't have to worry for me. I'll tell you a sec
At one midnight of March, the Court of Justice suddenly caught fire. Despite the utmost work of servants and guards, the warehouse which was used to store the palace records was burned down.In the Eastern Depot, Leng Qingtang was writing official documents when Chiliarch Cheng Wanli walked in."Back so soon?"Leng Qingtang stopped writing and looked up, smiling very beautifully.Cheng Wanli gave a salute, his dark square face looking serious,"I went into the Palace to see Bingbi Liu and heard some important news. Also, I've fetched this from the Master's Mansion as you required."He raised his hand and presented a block of something wrapped in red silk.Leng Qingtang took the thing and placed it on the desk. He asked,"What did you hear at the Imperial Ceremony Office?""My Master, Bingbi Liu reported that Ming Lan had not shown up in the Palace since his vis
In the Eastern Depot, Gu Yunxi was chatting with Wu Yong in the wing-room when she heard Master's summon.Wu Yong had traveled across Da Yi and many other foreign countries over the years while serving the Wans. Thus, he was quite knowledgeable and experienced.After staying in the Eastern Depot, he would shamelessly beg Gu Yunxi to cook the dishes he wanted every day. Having dined and wined to satiety, he would force Yunxi and the guards to listen to the folk customs and anecdotes of different countries. During the whole time, he would dance and act, more professional than the storytellers in teahouses.Seeing faces of the audience who were surprised, nervous, and sometimes even envious, he would become more impassioned as a strong sense of accomplishment flooded through him.Gu Yunxi was disgusted and contemptuous of Wu Yong at first. But gradually she became attracted by his stories. During the last days, she even admired
Four people walked briskly on the palace road."Brother, hurry up. It's high time!""Why blame me? You're late, too.""You took too long to change your clothes.""The nannies have dressed me since my birth and you wouldn't help.""Well, fine. Hurry up now. Huo Cheng is waiting at the gate of divine prowess."The four people walking side by side were Prince Chen Huanan Xin, the Fourth Princess Huanan Jiyan, and two maids, Yaoer and Jin'er.Confined in the Palace for so long, Huanan Jiyan could no longer bear it.The Empress had left for Yonglu Temple on a one-day fast. Hence, the Princess was free in Kunning Palace until tomorrow. Huanan Jiyan had ordered the imperial bodyguard Huo Cheng to take her brother and her on a trip out of the Palace.Dumb as he might look like, Prince Chen had waited early at the agreed meeting spot for the fun trip. However, his siste
When Gu Yunxi entered the Palace with Huanan Jiyan, the night watchman had just beaten the midnight drum.They did not run into too much trouble. Gu Yunxi was wearing the Eastern Depot fourth-ranked official uniform and she had the waist badge as well as the two maids, which allowed their entrance.However, Huanan Jiyan, the Fourth Princess born to the Empress, was completely drunk. She hugged Gu Yunxi and cried for Lu Zhu, which made the guards at the gate of divine prowess.To avoid unnecessary troubles, Jin'er spent a considerable amount of silver to shut their mouths.They first sent Prince Chen to Wutong Garden and then Gu Yunxi followed Jin'er and Yaoer and helped the princess back to Kunning Palace.On the way, the two maids couldn't stop chattering and complaining. It was fortunate that Empress Qian was not present today. Otherwise, she would give them both a good beating.The palace gate wa
In March, the prime of spring, the grass was lush and the mountains were green. The ice on the river began to melt and was glowing with waves.Days passed by quietly in the Palace. Emperor had yet broken his fast and so the officials didn’t need to attend the morning ritual. The concubines were at peace with each other, only to wait for the Spring Banquet when Emperor would grace them with his presence in Baohe Palace.At sunset in Yongning Palace, Gu Yunyao was feeling sick. Without an appetite for dinner, she sent someone for a bowl of cubilose porridge from the kitchen.The premium cubilose was a gift from Concubine Xu, who had received it from her family. She knew that Yunyao loved it and so she had it sent to her two days ago.Gu Yunyao was sitting by the square table, slightly bowing her head to gaze at her round belly. Rubbing it gently with one hand, she looked elegant and satisfied.By her side, Zhao An
It was in Yongning Palace.In the center of the main hall sat the Imperial Noble Concubine Wan Yuyao, the master of Yongning Palace. On both sides, there were more than a dozen maids and servants, all of who were indifferent.Today, Wan Yuyao wore a long dress with begonia color and flowing cloud collar, and an amber-sleeved over-dress with flowers. The jewelry on her head was magnificent. A three-headed phoenix dotted emerald fringe was swayed into the bun and the stream was shining and eye-catching.Just now, that shocking cry just came from the mouth of this luxurious and gorgeous woman.Slowly turning her head, Gu Yunyao looked at the woman with bright makeup directly.Instantly flashing like flint, two pairs of bright and cold eyes started extremely fierce confrontation in silence.The atmosphere became strange and weirdly cold again, as terrifying as an underworld, running through the limbs an
In the capital…At the long street, men shouting and horses neighing. A group of people galloped past the official road, pedestrians on the sides of the road dodging in shock.Many people could see it clearly at the moment when the horse patrol team had just passed by. Crimson and purple clothes were embroidered with a curl of python. It was clear that the leader of the Eastern Depot had just gone into action. These people stopped to watch for a while, or to eagerly discuss. It was the direction of the Palace. No one knew what happened again and Eunuch Superintendent who held the great power must go there by himself.People of the Eastern Depot dismounted outside the gate of divine prowess and Leng Qingtang only took Gu Yunxi and two guards into the Palace quickly. Just after receiving the letter from Zhao An, Leng Qingtang learned that the Imperial Noble Concubine took advantage of the time to make trouble when Emperor was in seclusion