pjbooks Chapter 101 Years in the Palace 9
Chapter 101 Years in the Palace 9
Ever since Liu Xingxing entered this illusion, she hasn't had a single peaceful day.
A few days later, Liu Xingxing originally thought that she could return the things that Jing Yizhi had given to Chu Chun herself, but then she thought that if he made trouble again, the matter would never end. So she had to return the things on her behalf.
If a maidservant can't bear the wrath of a prince, how could a noble concubine not? After all, it's a matter of saving face for someone. Let her handle this kind of thing.
However, when she stopped someone to return the items that day, Jing Yizhi surprisingly showed no displeasure. He even casually tossed the items to his subordinates and left. Liu Xingxing was completely baffled and returned to her palace.
But halfway there, Jing Yanzhi intercepted her again, saying he had something important to discuss with her. I don't know what Jing Yanzhi suddenly did.
Forget about politics; it must be something related to the harem again, and sure enough...
"Southern tour?"
“That’s right. At the beginning of next month, we will travel south by boat to the vicinity of Huaizhou and then take a carriage back to the capital. This event is held every three years. This year is the year of our destiny, so we should make it even more grand.”
What kind of custom is this?
It's a small place, but there are a lot of trivial matters.
"Shouldn't such important matters be handled by the Empress? What does it have to do with me?"
The Empress is still in charge; why is a mere concubine getting involved?
"Didn't Yi'er fuss about wanting to have a wedding before the New Year? Now that I've granted her request, why is she unwilling now?"
Jing Yanzhi smiled, looking at her with doting eyes.
That's Liu Baiyi, not her. She wouldn't do something like this, overstepping her bounds.
The Southern Tour sounds like a very important event.
If she were to handle this matter, what would become of the Empress and the nation's reputation? The ministers would surely ridicule her mercilessly.
By then she will truly become a notorious femme fatale. Jing Yanzhi, you really can't wait to kill me!
"The southern tour is of great importance. I am not capable of organizing it. I was just joking at the time. If anything goes wrong, I will not be able to bear the consequences."
I don't want to be used as a pawn. No way you're going to try and trick me!
"The southern tour is of great importance, my dear..."
"It is precisely because the Southern Tour is of great importance that I feel I cannot bear such a heavy responsibility. It would be better for the Empress to handle it. The Empress is always steady and reliable, and she has handled the Southern Tours in previous years. She is certainly the right person to do it."
Liu Xingxing immediately cut him off, and swiftly walked over, knelt down beside Jing Yanzhi, took his hand, and said coquettishly:
"Your Majesty, I only wish to stay by your side and admire the beautiful landscapes of our Great Liang. I don't want to be burdened with worries and anxieties all day long. You can leave those to Her Majesty the Empress. I just want to be with you every day."
Ugh, I'm holding it in! (?°?д°?)
"Alright, alright, whatever you say."
Jing Yanzhi gently stroked her head. She was quite easy to talk to and didn't insist that she handle the southern tour.
Liu Xingxing smiled and looked up at the man who looked so much like Yan Zhi. For a moment, she was in a daze, as if the person who only existed in her memory had returned to her side.
In an instant, Liu Xingxing lowered her head, blinked a few times, and desperately suppressed the urge to shake her head frantically and dump all the thoughts in her mind.
Why do I miss someone I haven't seen for thousands of years so much now?
I had almost forgotten about it.
Jing Yanzhi didn't notice her little action: "Yi'er, the ground is cold, don't kneel, get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
He hadn't mentioned it, but Liu Xingxing had forgotten that she was still kneeling. After receiving permission, she quickly got up and stood to the side, instead of sitting down next to him as usual.
Jing Yanzhi was somewhat surprised. These days, he felt that Liu Baiyi seemed to have become a different person. She no longer came to see him for no reason. He heard that she had become much more peaceful in the palace, and there were no more bad things going on every few days.
Yet, he felt that she hadn't changed at all. Every time she saw him, she still tried to please him, always appearing obedient and compliant, with little change from the past, making it impossible for him to find anything wrong with her.
"Yi'er?"
Liu Xingxing replied with a smile, "Hmm? What is it, Your Majesty?"
"Has your headache flared up again? I've been so busy with state affairs these days that I've neglected to take care of you."
Jing Yanzhi picked up a note from the table and looked at it, a hint of calculation flashing in his eyes, but he casually started chatting about everyday things.
"I haven't had a relapse since returning from my visit home, and I feel much better, so I must be fully recovered. Your Majesty must be busy with state affairs, how could you neglect your concubine?" Liu Xingxing covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Yi'er is so thoughtful. You should take better care of yourself. Although it's warm spring now, there can still be a cool breeze at night. Don't catch a cold."
After saying this, Jing Yanzhi was inexplicably stunned for a moment.
It's true that after acting for so long, words of concern just slip out of his mouth. Now he can't even tell whether his words are more insincere or sincere.
He unconsciously clenched the note in his hand, but didn't read a word of what was written on it.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will take good care of myself. Now that I have just recovered, I will be more careful about my own health."
Nonsense! She drained half her body of blood to expel the Gu worms, and she's been taking good care of herself these past few days. How could her health not be good? Even if she were exposed to the wind all night, she would only catch a cold at most. Her physical condition is absolutely top-notch!
"Yes, I am very pleased that your headache is getting better. If you need anything, just tell me. You can't skimp on things to nourish your body. I will send someone to deliver some to you later."
Liu Baiyi smiled and curtsied, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I knew Your Majesty treated me the best."
Jing Yanzhi smiled faintly and unfolded the note before he could read it.
A short while later, the young eunuch outside the door hurriedly entered the hall and reported: "Your Majesty, Vice Minister Li and Imperial Censor Zhang have come to request an audience."
Jing Yanzhi looked slightly surprised: "Oh? Why are they here? Xuan."
"Yes."
The young eunuch acknowledged and withdrew.
Seeing the opportunity, Liu Xingxing curtsied and interjected, "Since Your Majesty has important matters to discuss, it is not appropriate for me to stay any longer. I will take my leave now."
"Well, you go ahead."
Liu Xingxing forced a smile and walked out of the Hall of Diligent Governance at a leisurely pace. On the way, she encountered the Vice Minister Li and Imperial Censor Zhang, whom the little eunuch had mentioned. They looked quite like incorruptible ministers.
Upon seeing Liu Baiyi, the two hurriedly bowed. Liu Xingxing only exchanged a few polite words with them before passing by, and they did not interact much during that time.
Qiao'er, who was waiting outside the palace, rushed to greet Liu Baiyi when she came out: "Your Highness?"
"It's alright, let's go back. It's lunchtime, let's go back and have a meal."
"Yes."
There was nothing important going on this time. She only brought Qiao'er with her, and there was no big entourage. The two of them slowly walked back to her Lanshu Palace.
Not long after Liu Xingxing returned to the palace, the tonics promised by Jing Yanzhi arrived, along with several bolts of fashionable Shu brocade and a few sets of clothes and jewelry. It seemed that the tonics were just a side dish.
The people in her palace had long been accustomed to the occasional rewards sent from above. They kept one or two of the gifts that Liu Xing had received, and stored the rest in her private treasury.
These things were of no use to her. Those fancy clothes and jewelry were too much of an eyesore, and they were too much trouble to wear. She really missed her simple, beautiful, and practical fairy clothes and her magic.
Honestly, having been a cultivator for so long, I never want to be a mortal again, especially since I'm constantly being held back.
"In early spring, how's the investigation going on the matter I previously instructed you to handle?"
"Your Majesty, Hu County is far from the capital, and there has been no news from there yet. We should receive news in another six or seven days."
Chu Chun replied while brewing tea for Liu Xingxing.
"so long?"
Liu Xingxing lay comfortably on a deck chair, basking in the sun and eating fresh fruit.
"Because the exact location is uncertain, the investigation will take some time."
"Never mind, there's no rush."
Lu Xihan was in a village within the jurisdiction of Huxian County, but she didn't know which village it was.
After all, it's just a lighthearted read. Aside from some important moments, who would remember all the minor details? Being able to remember the main points is already quite an achievement.