It was already dusk when she woke up. The moon was bright and the stars were sparse outside the room. Lou Huan got up and changed her clothes. She put on a soft woolen brocade cloak and pushed open the door. The cold air blew against her, making her shiver.
Although the poison of the Nether Jade Grass had been cured, its toxicity was so strong that her body was still damaged.
Letting Yiqiu bring the ladder over was naturally a cover-up. She remembered that Qi Mu said that he would be back later, so it was better to save some trouble. Her slender figure floated and she was already sitting firmly on the roof. Looking around, she could see the three palaces and six courtyards of the previous dynasty. They were densely lined up like a maze, locking people in. They went around in circles, but they could no longer find the way out.
"Wearing such thin clothes, you're not afraid of catching a cold again.”A melodious sound fell from above his head. Qi Mu landed steadily on the roof and walked to Lou Huan's side as if he was walking on flat ground.
"It's good to be cold. It can wake you up.”Her low voice was extremely gentle, like a spring water paved by the moonlight." Your Highness is busy with work. If you're tired, you should settle down early. Don't bother with Huan 'er."”
Qi Mu sighed lightly and sat down beside Lou Huan. He said softly," Huan 'er, I'm sorry."”
"What are you sorry for? Your Highness didn't do anything wrong to me.”Lou Huan's shallow words were filled with bitterness." Your Highness didn't expect such a thing to happen that day, so I don't blame Your Highness. Really."”
"I didn't expect that it wasn't a reason. In the end, I almost caused you to lose your life.”If he had considered things more thoroughly, or if he had handed her over to Ninth Brother to protect her, she would not have been in such a precarious situation.
"If it wasn't for me, then the one who would have died would have been the Crown Princess.”Lou Huan laughed at herself. She had thought it through. She didn't want to make things difficult for Yang Xianwan anymore.
"I owe her this. Huan 'er, you're my wife. If anything happens to you, I can do anything for you. But if she dies, I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life.”Qi Mu's words were meaningful, but Lou Huan scoffed.
"Seventh Wangye, why must you use my life to pay for what you owe her? I, Lou Huan, am so lowly. Do I deserve to be Yang Xianwan's substitute?”The more Lou Huan spoke, the more upset she felt. Her eyes were misty, and under the moonlight, she looked even more charming. The more she thought about it, the more disappointed she felt. The more she thought about it, the more powerless she felt. If she had not seen the tender affection between him and Yang Xianwan, what could those few assassins do to her? Or, if she was not Lou Huan, not Weiyang Tower Master, just an ordinary woman, just Qi Mu's wife, what would have happened to her?
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When Qi Mu heard her words and heard her getting more excited, his heart felt empty. When he lowered his head, he happened to see the light in her eyes under the moonlight. He didn't know what to do and pulled her into his arms." Huan 'er, that's not what I meant. I'm not saying that you're not as important as her. It's just that, forget it. If I don't explain it to you clearly tonight, you won't let it go."”
Lou Huan was stunned for a moment by his sudden embrace. Then, his cool words fell from the top of her head, causing the fortress she had built in her heart to collapse again.
" Huan 'er, I'm not as glorious as I look on the outside. Mother died early, and Empress Zhao ruled. Even Father has to be restrained by the Zhao family. Even if he loves Mother deeply, he can't protect me. Do you know the feeling of falling from the clouds into the mud? Everyone was afraid of Empress Zhao and avoided me. When I was at my lowest, she was always by my side. Three years ago, I brought her out of the capital because she was assigned to Third Brother. However, she was assigned to Third Brother not only because of me, but also because Wan 'er was given a noble title when she was young. In the future, she would definitely be the mother of the world. Moreover, she was also the successor of the Yuhuang Zither.”
Qi Mu's words stunned Lou Huan. She remembered that when she passed by Mount Ziying on her way to the capital, the old Taoist said that she was a Phoenix Girl and was destined to be the mother of the world. She could not help but laugh. Yang Xianwan was one, and so was she. But where did they get so many worlds that they had to be the mother of the world?
"I heard that the Crown Princess was recognized as her master by the Yuhuang Zither when she was thirteen?”Each of the top ten masterpieces in the world had an extraordinary origin. The reason why they were called masterpieces was because of the incomparable spiritual energy. However, not everyone could use them. There were very few people in the world who could truly connect with these masterpieces and withstand the damage brought by the masterpieces.
Qi Mu nodded. When he spoke, there was a hint of melancholy in his voice." It was a birthday present I gave her. I didn't expect that I would harm her because of it. Huan 'er, the Yuhuang Zither is so proud that the person who can possess it is the fated Phoenix Lady chosen by the heavens, just like how the owner of the Nine Purple Phoenix Sash is the fated Phoenix Lady. Because the Nine Purple Phoenix Sash is in the hands of the previous generations of Weiyang Tower Master and does not involve the court, the Yuhuang Zither has become the token of the royal family to choose the Phoenix Lady. For decades, the number of owners of the Yuhuang Zither can be counted on one hand, but once the owner appears, it means that the golden age is coming, so..."
"So the Empress was in a hurry to betroth Yang Xianwan to the Crown Prince. If you hadn't given the Yuhuang Zither to her, this wouldn't have happened, right?”Qi Mu found it difficult to say anything else, but Lou Huan continued. It was the first time she had heard that the Nine Purple Phoenix Silk and the Yuhuang Zither had such a meaning. However, even if he had not given Yang Xianwan the Yuhuang Zither, wouldn't things have developed to this point?
"Huan 'er, I hope you can understand me.”All these years, he had never cared if others could understand him. However, for some reason, he did not want Lou Huan to misunderstand him and hoped that she could understand him.
Lou Huan arched her legs, her black hair fluttering in the wind. There was an indescribable emotion in her eyes." Mu, I just don't want to make things difficult for myself because of Yang Xianwan."”
Qi Mu didn't say anything. These words didn't feel good.
In an instant, Lou Huan changed the topic. Her gaze fell on the bright moon that seemed to be within reach. It was so close, but it was so far away." Since Yang Xianwan is destined to be the Phoenix Girl, she is now the Crown Prince's Consort. The Crown Prince's status will rise with the tide. Even so, does Your Highness still want to fight for it?"”
Upon hearing this, Qi Mu laughed. He was usually handsome and elegant, but his laughter was so wild. He firmly placed his hand on Lou Huan's shoulder and said with a natural nobility," Huan 'er, I don't believe in fate."”
Lou Huan looked at him in a daze. This was the so-called royal family, born with the pride to look down on the world. That night, the moonlight danced on his eyelashes and fell on her lips.
The moonlight was quiet.
The news that the Seventh Princess Consort had woken up quickly spread throughout the entire palace, and wave after wave of people came to visit her. Qi Mu refused all visitors because Lou Huan's body was not well, but some people, like the Ninth Prince Qi Luo, could not avoid it.
Speaking of which, this Ninth Prince was really unreasonable. He was a prince, yet he held a cane in his hand and fearlessly rushed into the courtyard. He knelt on the stone floor and said earnestly," Seventh sister-in-law, Luo Zouzui is here to apologize."”
Lou Huan was fooled by this move. She almost spat out the tea that she had just drank. She swallowed it with great difficulty and patted her chest. She thought to herself, Fortunately, this Ninth King was not so unruly as to take off his shirt and beg for forgiveness. Otherwise, she really did not know how to deal with him. She glanced at Qi Mu, who was tending to the flowers and plants at the side. She wanted to throw this hot potato to him, but she didn't expect that person to just laugh softly and not move. It was obvious that he didn't care.
Lou Huan forced a smile and said politely," Ninth Master, you can't do that. Besides, Lou Huan didn't know about it. What's Ninth Master guilty of?"”
That beautiful and charming face was filled with grief at the moment, causing the palace maids of Yuan Yi Palace to feel heartache. They wished they could go forward and suffer this torture for him.
"No, if Luo had been able to protect Seventh sister-in-law that day, those people would not have had the opportunity to take advantage of her. In the end, it was all thanks to Fourth Brother's intervention. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.”
"Fourth Prince?"
"Yes, if Fourth Brother hadn't killed the assassin with a piece of porcelain and the assassin's last stab, Seventh Sister-in-law would have died on the spot.”Qi Luo felt a lingering fear just thinking about the scene that night, and he broke out in a cold sweat.
It turned out that the piece of porcelain that she saw in the assassin's throat before she lost consciousness was the work of Lord Four. It seemed that she owed him another favor.
"It's all Luo's negligence that caused Seventh Sister-in-law to suffer.”
His words were extremely sincere. Even Lou Huan suddenly felt her heart warm. She was touched. However, if the Nine Kings continued to kneel like this, regardless of what would happen to Empress Zhao, the servants in the palace would probably hate her.
"9th master has already tried his best. It's just that Lou Huan's luck is poor.”After saying that, his gaze fell on a certain someone, intentionally or unintentionally. Of course, a certain someone just rubbed his nose in embarrassment. He secretly thought that he had to teach this ninth brother a lesson. He really didn't know how to speak. He just mentioned the pot that was not boiling.
"Seventh Sister-in-law, don't belittle yourself. Seventh Sister-in-law can tell at a glance that you're a blessed person.”
"If that's the case, Ninth Master, don't kneel anymore. That would really destroy Lou Huan. Moreover, I'm fine now.”Helplessly, Lou Huan had to personally help Qi Luo up. The show was done and everything that needed to be seen had been seen. It was time to end it. Otherwise, it would really be too much.
A smile broke out on Qi Luo's fair and handsome face. He really liked this Seventh Sister-in-law. These days, he had been blaming himself for not protecting her well. When he thought about how this peerless beauty might pass away, his heart ached and he could no longer calm down.
"Ninth master, if you have nothing important to do today, stay here and have a meal together.”
"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Qi Luo smiled childishly.
The whole palace knew that the Ninth Prince had pleaded guilty. It was said that the Seventh Prince treated the Ninth Prince very well and often invited him to play with him under various names. After that, every time the Ninth Prince appeared, he looked like he was in low spirits and no longer looked like a beautiful young master.
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