Chapter 43 Xiao Kai

After summoning a minister in the morning, Princess Taiping stayed in Chengxiang Palace and did not come out. It was very different from her previous style of long-term banquets and fun. Everyone thought she was quietly analyzing the political structure and the mystery of reform.

She didn't think about it at all. She first used pills and practiced immortality in her bedroom and Yuqing, and then she leaned on the couch to close her eyes and rest, listening to Yuqing slowly preaching next to her.

Yuqing's voice explaining the Taoist meaning was soft. Princess Taiping was a little distracted without understanding much, and she was also very lazy.

A breeze blew up the dark golden curtains beside the wall, and the sunlight took the opportunity to penetrate into the hall, making the light in the hall clear.

Yuqing said as she looked up at Taiping, and saw her eyes closed, she continued to explain.

Princess Taiping held a glass cup in one hand, shaking back and forth, and supported her head with the other hand and leaned on the soft collapse directly above the hall.

Even in such a relaxed posture, she also had a kind of free and easy domineering aura, as if the momentum was born without any artificial modification. Every smile, frown, standing and sitting had the style of a superior.

Yuqing was so sensible that she paused for a while, but fortunately Princess Taiping probably didn't listen.

Your Highness... Yuqing finally called out.

Princess Taiping came to her senses and opened her eyes wide to look at Yuqing. After a long time, Princess Taiping said kindly: You are the most loyal to the people around me. You can stay in the Daming Palace with me with peace of mind.

Yuqing nodded and said in a trembling voice: I would like to practice the immortal path with Your Highness.

Princess Taiping heard something strange and couldn't help but look at Yuqing's expression. But seeing her affectionate eyes, a smile appeared on the corner of Taiping's mouth, and she was already very clear about it.

There are tens of thousands of women in this palace, and many people are lonely and do the mirror-grassing thing. Princess Taiping is not surprised.

Come here.Princess Taiping waved her hand in a big way.

Yuqing was stunned for a moment and stood up from the cushion, put down the whisk in his hand and walked up the steps, standing on the side of the soft collapse.

At this time, Princess Taiping reached out and grabbed her hand and pulled her to the soft collapse and sat with her.

Yuqing's thinness suddenly trembled, but his eyes were so tight that he looked at Taiping.

Yuqing saved my life. I am willing to give up whatever you want. You just take whatever you like in this palace.

Princess Taiping smiled and generously brushed her long sleeves, and the atmosphere of the country in her hands was all in her every move.

Yuqing whispered: The common things outside of the body are nothing more than that, I am not greedy for money and property.

Then what do you want?Princess Taiping stretched out her fingers to touch Yuqing's chin, and saw that the female Taoist priest had a thin and delicate face, which was quite beautiful, and her skin was also fair and not annoying.

Your Highness... Yuqing's chin was touched, and she felt that her movement was a little abnormal, and her expression was also panicked.

Princess Taiping laughed and suddenly hugged Yuqing's delicate and slender body into her arms.

Yuqing was trembling slightly, her body was as soft as flowing water and there was no room for resistance. Perhaps she didn't want to resist either.

Princess Taiping ordered in an irresistible tone: Hold me.

Few people in the world dare to disobey her orders. The confidence of holding power can make anyone believe that just one word of her can make blood bleed thousands of miles away and corpses scattered everywhere.

But Yuqing was very helpful to this powerful tone and momentum. Her cheeks became red, as if she had taken a fairy pill. Her admiration was as if she was telling Princess Taiping that even if you were crushed into the palm of your hand, she would have no complaints.

She slowly stretched out her arms and stretched her head towards her chest.

Taiping couldn't help but hug her shoulders tightly and let her press against her chest.

A gentle moan floated in the spacious palace, and the palace maids standing below were all blushing, not daring to walk away or move.

The power of Princess Taiping is here. No matter what bad things you do, you can be in the hall openly. No one dares to say anything. Over time, even thinks that she can do those things.

This bedroom is spacious and gorgeous at a glance, and it is bright in the daytime. The two women hugged each other on the couch in the north, and there was no minimum avoidance. Princess Taiping had no pressure at all, but Yuqing hid in her arms and blushed.

Princess Taiping also looked very useful, and it can be seen that she was very happy at this time.

She closed her eyes and seemed to have returned to a certain moment in her memory in a trance. The person who was tightly pressing against her breasts was not Yuqing but another person.

Unfortunately, the feeling was not enough. Maybe she missed it not because of the physical contact at that time, but the feeling of being close to each other.

In a daze, the two of them had disappeared at some point. Princess Taiping grabbed Yuqing's white rabbit and kneaded it into various shapes like a toy.

Yuqing's face was pressing against Taiping's huge and plump chest. She had never seen two soft things like this before. While she was breathing, Yuqing didn't care about her usual restraint and actually opened her mouth and put a big grape in it.

Princess Taiping let out a light cry, and her hair was also scattered when she raised her head. Her black and white hair was scattered on the back of her white shoulders, and the black and white colors looked beautiful.

Princess Taiping felt something strange in her heart. She had never had an impulse towards women, but she did not expect that Yuqing felt so good at serving others. She also thought that the intimacy between women was wrong, but instead deepened the stimulation.

Their body temperature gradually increased, and they hugged each other and went on a blind date. The touch caused by their soft fingertips and the kissed tongue made Princess Taiping confused.

And the less sane, the more she can think of Xue Chongxun.

That is completely wrong, but people cannot control their own thoughts...

However, Princess Taiping is a powerful person. She did not panic about it and was very confident that she could handle it calmly.

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Yuqing thus stayed with Princess Taiping wholeheartedly. The two of them were as reluctant as an ancient emperor who met a talented man. They went together everywhere, and they didn't even separate themselves from bathing and sleeping, so sticky that they almost wore the same skirt.

However, when Prince Taiping was in charge of the official business, Yuqing stood by her like a follower, not interfering in the official business. Obviously, Yuqing had no interest in the affairs of the court.

This made Princess Taiping very satisfied. She didn't want Yu Qing to lose favor and become arrogant, so she pointed at her.

Taiping also trusted Yuqing very much, so she didn't worry about sleeping in her bed at night. She could still have someone to hug her when she was used to it, but she was not that lonely.

In just two days, when they were refining alchemy on Xinglou, the Empress Dowager Gao came to greet her. Princess Taiping frowned and was not interested...

She didn't take the so-called queen mother at all, and she didn't see her several times before.

But today she happened to be free, so the descendant called Gao in and took a look.

When Gao walked into Xinglou, Princess Taiping was a little angry when she saw the green fine hairpin dress she was wearing, and thought to herself: Where did the woman come from actually wearing such clothes!

Then I thought that this person was Li Shouli's wife. After Li Shouli's death, the new king named her the queen mother. According to the rules, she should have worn such a noble and heavy dress. No wonder she...

But Taiping still doesn't like him.

She glanced at Gao's luxurious ornaments and heavy makeup on her face, and sat in a big look without saying a word.

Fortunately, Gao didn't show off his airs, and bowed respectfully and said: I have seen Your Highness.I have come to see your highness recovered many times and I want to come and say hello to you. Unfortunately, your highness is busy and unable to meet. It is really a pleasure to meet today.

As soon as Gao came in, he saw that Princess Taiping's face was not very good, but Gao's face covered with powder was as usual, with almost no expression or emotion, and just said some polite words on the scene respectfully.

When Princess Taiping did not wake up, Gao was undoubtedly the most successful time, but when she was successful, she was not arrogant and still wore a mask. Now that she has become a situation under someone else's roof, she can't tell any displeasure. This woman is quite calm.

But Princess Taiping did not appreciate it. She is a domineering person and thought to herself what's wrong with you in our country?

He said now: Although you were the queen when the late emperor was in power, you did not give birth to blood for the Li family. Now you should keep your rituals and mourn for the late emperor. You should no longer live in the banquet, singing and dancing place of Chengxiang Palace. You should move to a Taoist temple in the other side of the Sanqing Palace in two days.

A strange look suddenly appeared in Gao's eyes, but he quickly returned to his calmness and said lightly: What Your Highness said is very much.

Princess Taiping raised her sleeves impatiently and waved: Then you go and prepare now, I'm a little tired.

Gao then bowed obediently and said goodbye, neither arguing nor begging, and his calm appearance retained some dignity.

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After a few words of meeting, Gao came out of the Star Tower of Chengxiang Palace. The palace maids who were outside hurriedly walked up and followed her. People quietly observed her face but found nothing.

Yu Liben, the eunuch who used to serve, hadn't seen anyone for several days. He was always on Princess Taiping's side, which showed the warmth and coldness of human feelings.

But she doesn’t blame Yu Liben. What future does she have with her now?

The Taoist temple in the northwest corner of Daming Palace... is almost the same as entering the cold palace. Once it fades out of this noisy and lively place, it will be forgotten by people. This is the rule of the game in the palace.

Gao returned to her bedroom and sat there for a long time. There were obviously fewer eunuchs and palace maids here, and the remaining people who were arranged to be on duty also changed their attitude towards her, and they were not as awe as before.

Perhaps after living in the Taoist temple, there will be only one palace maid left by my side, and I have been following her since Youzhou.

In just less than half a month, such a large gap in treatment was created, and she couldn't help but talk without complaining too much.

It was only when she looked at the bronze mirror on the dressing table that she realized her hair and youthful face like black hair...

Do you have to guard the green lamp like this and live alone until you grow old?

As long as you are a clear-headed person, you will feel extremely unwilling to face such an encounter.

Gao was no exception, she just didn't say it out.

When there were no outsiders around her, her face showed a desperate expression...

What else can be done except despair?

She knew that she didn't have the ability to compete with Princess Taiping, and almost no one in the entire Ming Palace and even the world challenged her. Even if the Empress Dowager was, it was not just a matter of someone else's words.

At this moment, the confidant palace maid standing next to her saw Gao's thoughts and whispered: The Empress and the King of Jin have a friendship, why not contact the King of Jin?

Gao pondered for a moment, shook his head and sighed: Since Princess Taiping woke up, Xue Lang has no news with me anymore... Her face showed resentment. Looking back, he was just making friends with me to form an alliance. I was just being self-indulgent!What value do I have to him now?He could not have had a feud with his mother for someone like me.

The palace maid looked incredible and couldn't help but say again: Once, the King of Jin said that he would not sit idly by the Empress. I was there at that time, and it was clearly what he said in person...

One time and another time, I'm afraid it's useless.Gao was staring at the bronze mirror with a stern face, tears wandering in his eyes, but it didn't fall down in the end.

The palace maid couldn't bear it and said: Why don't you try it? Anyway, living in a Taoist temple is no different from living in a cold palace, so what else are you worried about?How about you writing a letter, and I secretly stumbling out of the palace to find the King of Jin?

Gao thought for a while and said: Am I still the Empress Dowager? It would be bad to send palace maids secretly out. It would be better to ask Yu Liben to bring a letter.

Are Eunuch Yu willing?

Gao Shi said: He has been with me for more than half a year, and he is unwilling to do this?Then I'm really misunderstood. I'm afraid Xue Chongxun is also the same person!

Her expression calmed down a little, so she asked the palace maid to prepare the study supplies. While lifting the brush on the inkstone, she said without looking back: Go and find Yu Liben, call him over.

The palace maid behind her responded and heard her footsteps walking outward.

After writing the letter, Gao reads again if there are any typos, then blew a few breaths, put it on the table and press it with paperweight to wait for air drying.After waiting for a long time, Yu Liben came indeed.

He still bowed and said, "Greetings to the Queen, what are your instructions?"

Seeing his attitude, Gao couldn't help but nodded slightly in praise, thinking that the eunuchs were a bit particular, and only those little people would be too snobbish.

She picked up the dry letter paper on the table and folded it, put it in the envelope and sealed it, saying: Let Eunuch Yu do a favor and send this letter to the King of Jin’s Mansion. Can it be done?

Yu Liben thought for a moment and agreed immediately: Don’t worry, Empress, this little thing is to be kept in the miscellaneous family and will be delivered to Xue Lang in a short while.

Gao said a little surprised: Eunuch Yu will go now if you have time?

Yu Liben smiled and said: Of course, the Empress’s affairs cannot be delayed, and other matters will be discussed later.As he said, he took the letter and put it in his sleeve bag, then clasped his fists and said: "The Miscellaneous Family is here to do it, the Empress is waiting."

When Yu Liben came out of the front hall, he couldn't help but sigh alone and walked towards the south quickly.

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After leaving the Ming Palace, Yu Liben took a carriage and went straight to Anyifang. When he arrived at the Prince of Debei Street, he reported his home. The door hurriedly led him to the corridor inside the gate for tea, and then reported the letter.

Yu Liben was also considered a eunuch who was more intimate in the palace. Soon the slave of the family replied that Xue Chongxun was dealing with the main affairs in the main hall and asked Yu Liben to meet with the slave.

When I walked up the steps of Fengman Tower, I saw Xue Chongxun greeting him and said, "Eunuch Yu is here in person, isn't there anything important?"

Yu Liben said: It’s not a business, so the miscellaneous family has to rush back as soon as possible.

After saying that, he took out the letter from his sleeve bag and handed it over. The Queen Mother gave you to Xue Lang for your own sake. The Miscellaneous Family did not know what was going on... But after noon, he heard that Princess Taiping wanted the Queen Mother to live in the Sanqing Palace.The Zajia just heard that he had not had time to confirm, so Xue Lang had a clear idea in his mind.

Xue Chongxun accepted the letter and said: Let’s go in and talk in detail.

Xue Lang will also enter the palace tomorrow, and then you will be able to chat for a few words.But today, the miscellaneous family is afraid that they will be blamed by Your Highness for being delayed for a long time.Yu Liben said with a fist.

After hearing this, Xue Chongxun said: Since this is the case, I won’t keep it.

Xue Lang stayed and said goodbye.

After Yu Liben left in a hurry, Xue Chongxun returned to the study and sat down and pulled open the envelope to read. The elegant fonts that came into view were indeed the characters of Empress Dowager Gao, and the clean and neat small calligraphy was really pleasing to the eye...

Some ministers, such as Zhang Shuo, like to write cursive script, and Xue Chongxun was very troublesome to see their words, and he didn't recognize many of them. He could only understand them by reading them while connecting to the context.

He looked carefully and felt a little surprised. Gao did not mention the serious matter in the letter, nor did he ask him for help, but just some greetings and polite words that expressed concern.

However, after thinking about it, he felt that it was very consistent with Gao's usual style. In front of him, a serious and dignified young lady appeared in his eyes, and she dressed herself up very old and steady.

After reading it twice, Xue Chongxun didn't notice anything hint, so he gently put the letter paper on the unpainted wooden table in front of him, picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, then looked back at the sunset that was about to go down the mountain outside the window.

He thought to himself that what Yu Liben said about Taiping Gong mainly brought Gao to the Taoist temple was probably true. He knew his mother too well, and such things really looked like her style.

Then Gao should be very desperate, why don’t he ask for help from himself in the letter?

She wants to keep some dignity if she is afraid that she will be snobbish and indifferent?Xue Chongxun couldn't help but smile when he thought of this, a very interesting woman.

However, I have been too cold to Gao recently because she no longer needs her assistance in business, so Xue Chongxun didn't expect to go there.

The reform and the new national policy were not settled. He thought about those things. Moreover, the women at home seemed to be quite enthusiastic recently, making him exhausted from dealing with it. He didn't care about Gao's family outside of sight, and even Princess Jincheng was not able to care about it.

Now that he has received the letter, Xue Chongxun naturally wants to help. He is not actually willing to be too heartless when the pressure is too high...

However, when she thought of her mother's temperament, Xue Chongxun was still a little confused. She was the kind of person who wanted to do everything according to her wishes.

Not only Empress Dowager Gao’s affairs, but also a problem that arises in national affairs. In this case, there will always be some contradictions and differences.