Yi Shuimei had successfully given birth to Di Ji. In the days after that, she quietly recuperated in the Chenxiao Palace. During this period of time, Bai Qu and Yan Jin had once again become frequent visitors to the Dawn Firmament Palace. As usual, one would leave, and another would come. These two people had a tacit understanding to stop Shui Mei from getting off the bed. Instead, they sat by the bed and chatted with Shui Mei, played chess, or did something else.
Xue Shu's nanny also entered the palace. This was also Bai Qu's special order, so Han Yue helped her out. Shui Mei was always unwilling to let Xue Shu stay three feet away from her. For a moment, the Divine Wind Palace became much more lively. It was autumn, but it felt like early spring.
On this day, Bai Qu and Yan Jin actually came together. They bumped into each other outside the palace hall. They walked in while talking and laughing. Han Yue was too busy to free herself, and the maids in the palace hall also came to help. The laughter and running sounds mixed with Xue Shu's crying, making it very noisy.
One by one, they walked into Shui Mei's bedroom. Shui Mei was still reading a legendary scroll when she suddenly heard someone come in. She looked up and saw Yan Jin and Bai Qu's smiling faces.
"Eh?" Shui Mei said happily. When did the two of you discuss this?”As she spoke, she lifted the blanket and slowly sat up.
Bai Qu did not expect her to come down. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Yan Jin already sitting beside her. He held Shui Mei's hand and said,"Shui Mei, you're still in the month, how can you walk around? It's better to recuperate."
Shui Mei smiled and said,"Yan 'er, didn't the imperial doctor say that she would be fine in a month?" I've been lying in bed for almost two months. I don't know. I'm the one who's injured and can't move.”
When Bai Qu, Yan Jin, and Han Yue heard this, before they could react, Xue Shu, who was in the cradle not far away, laughed out loud. He broke into a smile. The few of them were stunned for a moment before laughing out loud.
"Fine, fine. Even Xueshu agreed to your request. What else can I say?" Bai Qu laughed.”Bai Qu smiled as he turned around and walked to Xueshu's side. He looked at the child in the cradle stretching out a small arm that looked like a lotus root, gesturing with his fingers to grab Bai Qu. Bai Qu smiled as he stretched out his hand, allowing her to grab his hand and play with it. Bai Qu smiled as he reached out his other hand to touch Xueshu's head and said slowly,"Good girl, Xueshu."
Jiang Xueshu seemed to understand human affairs. She leaned her fingers against Jiang Baiqu's chest forcefully, then let go and smiled at Jiang Baiqu.
Bai Qu looked at Nanny and said," Take good care of the little princess. There can't be any mistakes, understand?"”
"Yes, Your Majesty." Nanny nodded and bowed.
It was Shui Mei who slowly walked over with Yan Jin's help. Bai Qu, I want to hold the child."
Bai Qu smiled as he picked up Xue Shu and placed her in Shui Mei's arms. Shui Mei slowly held Xue Shu in her arms and pressed her against her heart. Just like that, she seemed to have matured a lot in an instant. As a mother, she was unwilling to leave her child for even a second.
Jiang Baiqu slowly walked back to Chongguang Palace. He was thinking about what Chi Wei had said about the border. He was wondering if the Northern Desert would take any action. He raised his head and walked up the steps step by step. He touched the armrest of the golden throne, but he was absent-minded. He wanted to close his eyes, but he felt a familiar scene. He suddenly felt as if he was hit by something. His eyes widened. This wasn't anything else, but a one-foot diagram.
The one-foot-long painting of the Yi River.
Nangong Jiu had said that he would keep the One-Foot Painting for his entire life. Why was the One-Foot Painting, which could ensure that Shui Mei would not be in danger, on his long desk? Did something happen to Nangong?
Wasn't this like a warning before killing someone?
Just as Jiang Baiqu was puzzled, he heard the sound of blades clashing outside the hall.
Jiang Baiqu's nerves tensed up. He stood up and glanced at the one-foot-long painting. The woman's features were still the same, but it made his heart tense. However, he couldn't estimate too much at this moment. He spread out his body and flew out of the hall.
A woman in pink clothes danced her sword in a circle, protecting her body tightly. This person's swordsmanship was 30% offensive and 70% defensive. Although she did not intend to hurt anyone, she did not lose her dominance. All the guards around her were injured in their joints, but it was only like splitting their skin. Only the flesh was injured, not the bones.
Jiang Baiqu watched coldly from the side. He understood that Liu Linfeng, the head of the internal guard, had once again met his long blade. He was unharmed, but he could not hurt the woman at all. The woman had starry eyes and sword-like eyebrows. She looked quite heroic. The smile on her mouth carried a hint of pride. Her two hairstyles, one on the left and one on the right, swayed in the wind.
Bai Qu smiled and shouted,"Liu Qing, step down."”
Liu Linfeng was stunned, but he did not dare to stop. He was worried about the Emperor's safety and hesitated. However, this order for Liu Qing to retreat was a form of love and also an order.
"This lady has no intention of hurting anyone," Jiang Baiqu said with a smile.”
When Liu Linfeng heard this, he did not dare to disobey and could only say,""Yes." Then, he put the knife behind his arm.
Jiang Baiqu wasn't completely unprepared. He secretly made a sword gesture with his right hand behind his back, drawing in his Genuine Qi without releasing it. Then, he nodded and said with a smile,"Young Lady, why did you not hesitate to violate the rules with your body?”
The woman looked at Jiang Baiqu with a somewhat mysterious expression. He stood in the wind, his long robe fluttering. His innate nobility did not come from his luxurious clothes, and his alluring smile was even more sincere and natural.
"I'm Nangong Yiyan." The woman smiled and bowed. Greetings, Your Majesty."
Jiang Baiqu smiled and raised his hand, then said," You're Nangong Jiu's…" He deliberately didn't finish his sentence."Your Majesty, Yiyan is Ninth Brother's younger sister.”
Bai Qu nodded.”
Nangong Yiyan turned pale with fright."How did Your Majesty know?" Her fear came from the bottom of her heart. Indeed, it was not a small matter that the One-Foot Painting was lost in the hands of the Nangong Family. Moreover, Nangong Jiu had once vowed to keep the One-Foot Painting for his entire life.
Jiang Baiqu smiled helplessly. Then, he said coldly,""Follow me."
Jiang Baiqu turned around and didn't even bother to check if Nangong Yiyan was following him. Instead, he led Nangong Yiyan to his table. His words had a hidden power that no one could resist. Nangong Yiyan nodded and followed behind Jiang Baiqu without any hesitation.
Jiang Baiqu stopped below the golden steps. He waved his right sleeve and took something from the air. The one-foot-long picture on the table seemed to be attracted by something in the void and flew towards his hand, landing steadily on Jiang Baiqu's right hand.
Jiang Baiqu grabbed the frame and turned around to face Nangong Yiyan with the painting. He looked like he was the king of the world and smiled,""Look, the painting is here. Little sister Nangong, isn't this the reason you came?”
Jiang Baiqu's words did not sound like he was blaming her, but Nangong Yiyan's face turned ugly. She was worried. This person had not only stolen the One-Foot Painting, but he had also sent it to Jiang Baiqu's Chongguang Hall. Wasn't he provoking her?
Nangong Yiyan immediately knelt on the ground and said in fear,""My brother and Yiyan did not do well, please forgive them, Your Majesty.”
Jiang Baiqu didn't say anything immediately. Instead, he slowly turned around and placed the painting on the table. With his back facing her, he said,""Get up. You are my citizen, not my guard. How can you not do your job well? Didn't you come all the way here to inform me?”
Hearing this, Nangong Yiyan heaved a sigh of relief.
"Yiyan, I believe that the reason why Young Master Nangong sent you here is not as simple as informing me, right?" Jiang Baiqu asked again.”Jiang Baiqu's words implied that he was asking,'Have you found out anything?'
" Your Majesty is wise," Nangong Yiyan replied immediately." My brother has thought about it and feels that the only person who could do this, and even do it so quietly, is someone from the Beitang family."”
This was the second time Jiang Baiqu had heard the name Beitang, but he already had a feeling in his heart. He had also asked Fei Xu to secretly investigate the first assassination, so he asked again,"Is Yiyan talking about Zhongbei Tangshui, one of the four young masters of the Nine States who is as famous as your brother?”
"That's right." Nangong Yiyan nodded.”At this moment, her expression was so experienced that she did not have the childishness of a child. She continued,"Beitang Shui's martial arts are so powerful that my brother is not sure if he can win. Moreover, the forces of the Northern Desert support Beitang Family, so they are very powerful. My brother has been very careful of them for so many years.”
Nangong Yiyan's words had a hidden meaning. Jiang Baiqu smiled faintly and said,""Are you saying that the imperial family of the Northern Desert is willing to support the Beitang family, but my Jiang family can't be the backing of the Nangong family?”He wanted to laugh, but he didn't laugh too much. After all, he was still a little grateful for Nangong Jiu and Nangong Yiyan's kindness. "If I personally verify this matter, would you be willing to accompany me and protect me?"”
There was a hidden meaning to this sentence. I'm willing to be your backer, but are you willing?
Nangong Yiyan's eyes slowly turned from pure and clear to a confused look. However, she recalled her brother's words and thought about it again. She could have blurted out this answer, but she had to think twice for the sake of her family.
Before long, she said,"I am willing."”
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