Upon hearing Lan Jing's words, Chu Lian's expression turned solemn, her eyes still unwavering in their determination: "Aunt Lan, from the very beginning, my mind has never wavered. For the sake of revenge, even if it means being considered a wicked sorceress, what does it matter?"
Lan Jing nodded and said: "Since that's the case, I'll go back and prepare first. Tomorrow, I'll write down the other few medicinal materials for you."
Chu Lian heard this and hastily bowed her head in gratitude.
Another day passed, and in the evening when they returned to their residence, Si Wei couldn't help but ask: "Consort Xie, it's been several days since our last visit to the palace. If we don't go see Imperial Noble Consort Wan soon, I'm afraid she'll become anxious."
Chu Lian thought for a moment, but didn't answer Si Wei's words. Instead, she asked: "Where is the king now?"
She hesitated for a moment, then her face turned red as she replied in a low voice: "The king has gone to the study, and he's with that Wei Qu together."
When she heard this, Chu Lian's eyes flashed with a hint of understanding. The so-called good relationship between Longyang and herself was just an excuse to deceive others. It seemed that Xuyang was discussing important matters with his own people, and the decorations in the study were also meant to avoid being detected by the emperor's spies.
Chu Lian stood up and slightly adjusted her clothes before saying, "Let's go take a look at the study with Wang Ye."
You have changed out of that crimson martial attire and are now wearing a cyan servant's uniform, which makes you look quite demure, unlike the unapproachable person I saw that day. Moreover, since she is from Xuyang, Chulian can also be at ease with her by her side. Anyway, she only has one mind to avenge herself, and there is no conflict of interest with Xuyang, so naturally, there is no need to worry about Xuyang having any other thoughts.
The three of them walked to the front of the study, and from a distance they saw two guards in black uniforms standing at the entrance. Seeing the three approach, one of the guards went inside to announce their arrival.
Before long, Wei Qu came out with a slightly flustered expression, the collar of his blue robe half open, hastily fastening the buttons on his waist as he ran. He saw Chu Lianruo and merely nodded slightly before hurrying past.
Si Wei's little servant girl saw this scene and her face turned bright red.
Chu Lian and Qing Qing didn't react much.
The black-clad guard stepped forward and saluted Chu Lianruo, saying: "Your subordinate greets the princess. The prince is in the study, please go in to converse."
Chu Lian nodded slightly and walked in.
Si Wei and Qing Qing both knew better and stayed outside waiting.
As soon as she entered, Chu Lian saw Xū Yáng wearing a purple wide-sleeved flowing immortal robe sitting in the main seat.
Xu Yang originally had a good-looking face, with deep facial features carved like a knife, and a pair of phoenix eyes that were born to be deep and seductive. She really looked exactly like Meng Taigui Fei.
Rumor has it that Meng Taigui was extremely beautiful, and just over a month after entering the palace, she won the emperor's heart and enjoyed his favor for a long time. Unfortunately, heaven is jealous of beauty, and Meng Taigui only gave birth to one son, Xuyang, and died of illness in the year when Xuyang was ten years old.
After that, Xū Yáng's temperament became gloomy, and soon there were rumors that Xū Yáng was fond of men. The Emperor, who had originally intended to make Xū Yáng the crown prince, finally gave up on him and instead made Xū Róng the crown prince.
A purple robe, which set off the noble air on Xi Yang's body even more prominently, but due to his temperament, it also revealed a few hints of evil charm and elegance.
When Chu Lian entered, Xū Yáng's long eyebrows rose, his thin lips curled up, and a wicked smile spread across his face: "Is the Consort here to see how I indulge in carnal pleasures with my male lover?"
