On Chang Qing's carriage, I always wake up and fall asleep for a while. When I open my eyes, I can't tell the difference between reality and nightmare. But as the monotonous sound of horse hooves around me gradually begins to turn into noisy human voices, I vaguely know.

, we are getting closer and closer to the capital.

On this day, I suddenly woke up from my dream.

In the dream, the water was still shining, the sun looked bright and brilliant above the head, and there were green trees around. He and I just sat by the river, soaking our bare feet in the cool river water, and there were small fish beside us.

The insteps were swimming leisurely and playfully.

In my ears, I heard his hearty and joyful laughter.

Then, I turned around and said to him - Qinghan, can you come with me?

He smiled broadly at me, and his white teeth made the smile so bright that it was almost dazzling. I closed my eyes slightly and heard him say——

OK.

As soon as these two words were spoken, the dream suddenly turned into darkness, and I woke up from the dream sweating profusely.

Chang Qing also seemed to be startled by me and looked at me in slight shock: "Qingying, are you having a nightmare?"

"..."

I was speechless for a moment, and my back was still trembling slightly. Chang Qing reached out and wiped my forehead: "Are you okay?"

"Queen, I——"

Before he finished speaking, the carriage shook and stopped, and the voice of the courtesy officer was heard from in front.

"Welcome to the Emperor! Welcome to the Queen"

As the carriage shook, I was also shocked.

Chang Qing watched the color drain from my face in an instant, and sighed softly. As soon as she turned around, Kou'er and the others were already standing outside and whispered something. As soon as the curtain was lifted, a gust of hot wind blew in.

In the carriage, Chang Qing whispered a few words to them and got out of the carriage.

All around were the voices of ministers, maids and eunuchs, all coming to greet them one after another. They were flattering and so familiar that it made people anxious.

I slowly turned my head and looked outside, but was confused by the white things and was confused for a moment.

All you can see is white flying snow, dancing in the wind.

But now, hasn’t it been spring for a long time?

I sat in the carriage in a daze, and after a while I stretched out my hand. A thin white velvet fluttered in the palm of my hand. When I looked carefully, I saw that there was no snow there, it was just flying catkins.
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It’s already the season for flying catkins all over the city.

Being so helpless and careless, yet flying all over the city every year, are you praying for something?

Shuixiu had been standing by the carriage. Seeing me looking up at the sky stupidly, she whispered: "Sir?"

I came back to my senses and silently supported her hand to get out of the carriage. Sure enough, I saw a crowd of people kneeling in front of me. Pei Yuanhao and Chang Qing walked forward together. Standing at the front were several ranking members of the harem.

The taller concubine.

The most eye-catching one is Ye Yunshuang.

All in all, she was seven or eight months pregnant. With her big belly and brightly colored clothes, she looked even more eye-catching. Pei Yuanhao stepped forward and was the first to help her up. What did the two of them say?

, Ye Yunshuang's slightly rounder cheeks were flushed with pink, and she smiled shyly.

If such an expression were made by an ordinary pregnant woman, it would be just artificial, but if it were made by such a young and beautiful woman, it would be more feminine.

Several concubines around could not help snorting coldly.

I looked at it and felt indescribable weariness. I slowly turned my head and saw that the curtain of the carriage on the other side was opened. Several young eunuchs stepped forward and helped a person out.
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His figure was not very strong, perhaps because of injuries, or perhaps because he was numb from being curled up in the carriage for so long, and he staggered a bit when he landed.

My heart also trembled.

However, before I could say anything, some officials from the front had already rushed up.

As soon as Shen Gongyou fell, the power structure in the court was naturally reshuffled. This time, such a big thing in the Juma Valley had already been reported back to the capital. I'm afraid they had already found out who was responsible and who was guilty.

It’s clear as day. The faces of these people also changed quickly. Those who used to talk sarcastically now came forward to ask questions, which was more exciting than flipping through a book.

Liu Qinghan lives in other cities, but he doesn't seem to be able to cope with such a situation. He hesitates and doesn't know what to say. Fortunately, Huo Liancheng and the others are helping him, so he is not at a loss.

Surrounded by those people, he also raised his head and glanced at me.

Just a quick glance and then quickly changed his mind.

I felt empty in my heart. I was supported by Shuixiu and walked up carefully. I happened to see a familiar figure walking hurriedly in the corridor ahead.

It is Nangong Lizhu.

Compared to how she looked embarrassed in the river valley, her appearance now looks completely different with delicate makeup, but her once bright autumn eyes, I don’t know if it’s my imagination, only feel beautiful, but empty and empty, just looking up.

When he saw me, he was a little shocked and in disbelief.

"You——"

She stood a dozen steps away from us and couldn't walk. She stared at me with her eyes wide open, the expression on her face twitching: "You, you still-"

I'm still alive.

This may be the worst surprise for her.

I didn't have any joy of being alive or the joy of victory. I could only endure her eyes that turned from shock to anger, but the next moment, Pei Yuanhao had already walked up: "Zhu'er."

"..." She was still a little angry for a moment, but she immediately softened her expression and knelt down: "Your Majesty, I am late to pick you up, I hope your Majesty will forgive you."

Recalling her anger when Pei Yuanhao walked out of the king's tent in the river valley, and her anger at every confrontation with the emperor in the past, she seemed to have become better behaved this time - however, seeing Nangong safe and sound among the crowd

Jinhong, you can understand the reason why she became good.

After all, she is not a simple woman. As a concubine, she has a high-ranking father and the entire Nangong family behind her. Falling out with the emperor will not only mean that she has fallen out of favor, but will also implicate many people. If she continues

Even if you want to be petty, you have to consider these things.

Pei Yuanhao had already walked up to her and helped her up, saying softly: "Didn't I tell you that you were frightened and should have a good rest instead of coming to pick up the driver."

Nangong Lizhu was in his arms, lowered her head and smiled.

There was still a bit of sourness in the smile: "I am really frightened, my concubine."

"Pearl..."

Pei Yuanhao wanted to say something else, but she just turned her head away, without complaining or acting coquettishly. She just lowered her eyelids, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, as if it had touched people's hearts. It was itchy, but it was better than all the emotions.

They were all even more touching. The little palace maid behind her was also smart, and immediately stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Concubine Li has not been able to sleep well these days. She has been having nightmares all night long, and she can't wake up even if she calls the Emperor."

"Oh?" Pei Yuanhao frowned: "Did you ask the imperial doctor to see you?"

"Please pass."

"What did the imperial doctor say?"

"The imperial doctor said that the empress suffered from apathy due to too many frights."

As soon as the little palace maid finished speaking, Nangong Lizhu had already said angrily: "I want you to talk more!" After saying that, she turned to look at Pei Yuanhao and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I am fine."

"How can I not worry?"

"I also know the root cause of my illness."

"Zhu'er, the root of your illness..."

"Only when the emperor comes back can the souls of my concubines come back."

When Pei Yuanhao heard this, he was speechless. The two looked at each other for a long time, and then they saw him reaching out and holding Nangong Lizhu's hand firmly.

I turned my head lightly and saw Chang Qing standing not far in front.

Although she has always faced all this indifferently, this time, her expression does not seem to be relaxed.

The harem with Shen Rou was full of bloodshed, but what would happen without her harem?

Perhaps, it will be even more bloody.

But——Shen Rou is still there.

Shen Gongyi fell, but how much of his rebellion could involve a concubine in the harem? Even if she was convicted, she gave birth to an heir to the emperor. Although she was an idiot, it might make the emperor treat her more

Feeling guilty and letting go?

When I thought about her, I was a little confused for a moment. I didn't know whether I was hoping for her to die or for her to live. After all, I knew that once the three-legged situation in the harem was broken, many things would change, and once it changed

, which means that more things will no longer be under control.

At this time, there was a burst of chaotic footsteps from the other end of the long corridor in front. When I looked carefully, I saw that it was Xiao Fuzi and several other eunuchs serving in the harem. They ran over with pale faces and frightened. When Eunuch Yu saw this, he immediately stepped forward and pointed out.

He scolded: "You damn bitch! The emperor is here, how dare you run around!"

Xiao Fuzi and the others hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed to Pei Yuanhao: "Your Majesty, forgive me."

Pei Yuanhao frowned slightly: "What happened?"
To be continued...