Because of the Empress Ceremony, the entire Southern Kingdom's Imperial Palace was decorated in a joyous manner. Every palace had a new look and was covered in wedding lights and red silk. Of course, before the decorations were made, they were cleaned thoroughly. Not a single corner was spared, especially the Chonghua Hall that I lived in. Those palace servants walked in and out without stopping for a while, making me dizzy. I really wanted to throw them all out.
It was said that the Northern Kingdom's envoy, King Jing, came to the Southern Kingdom because the border was not peaceful. It seemed that there were always raiders causing trouble. The people of the two countries complained endlessly. As the raiders had no fixed hideout and did not commit crimes at regular intervals, the government could not do anything about it. That was why the Northern Kingdom's Emperor sent King Jing to the Southern Kingdom to discuss and strive for the two countries to cooperate to eliminate all the raiders in one go and restore the border to its former prosperity. He did not expect to encounter my Empress Ceremony. It was a rare opportunity, so he stayed for a while.
Concubine Yi, after returning from the banquet that night, she lost her temper and smashed many porcelain vases and jade articles. All the palace servants of Earth Tranquility Palace knelt on the ground and trembled, afraid that Concubine Yi would vent her anger on them. Concubine Lin was very quiet, as if she was completely uninterested in the position of empress. I heard all this from Xiao Tao. It seems that these two concubines are of the same caliber. They are more reserved than Concubine Yi and Concubine Lin, and usually kill without being noticed.
After this incident, I realized that Xiao Tao, this palace maid, is not simple. It seems that nothing in the palace can be hidden from her. I don't usually ask her because I tested her on the first day I came. Xiao Tao should be very timid and afraid of trouble. Let Xiao Tao tell me about the matters in the palace and even the court so that I can better grasp the entire game.
I haven't seen the Emperor since the banquet. As for the Nether King, he didn't attend the banquet either. Xiao Tao said that there was a massacre in the martial world. The Nether King was invited to investigate and solve the case. It's fine if I've heard about it. I'll naturally go to the martial world after the palace fight is over. I believe that it'll be another exciting event. I've digressed. Back to the main topic, Xiao Tao said that the Emperor is very busy. Because it's been a long time since the last time the Empress was appointed, the event has to be held in an extremely luxurious and solemn manner. The Emperor actually personally discussed everything with the Ministry of Rites. He said that he wanted to give me the grandest wedding.
The emperor is creating such a ruckus and showing that he values me so much. I'm afraid that any words I say in the future will be paid attention to. If I'm not careful, I might be labeled as bringing disaster to the southern country. This emperor really knows how to give me a difficult problem. Should I escape? He didn't even discuss it with me in advance and pushed me to the limelight and became the target of public criticism. There should be some small interlude or something.
At night, the Chonghua Hall was flooded with red. Boxes of congratulatory gifts from the officials were placed in the side hall. I picked out a few pieces of jewelry from the boxes and packed them. How could I not have money when I went out to play? Especially in places where money was spent like water. I should take more. So I took a few more pieces and packed them. I opened the door and poked my head out to check. There should be no one there when I chased those palace servants to sleep. As expected, there was no one around.
I avoided the patrolling soldiers and palace servants and arrived at the Cold Palace. There was a street behind the Cold Palace. As long as I climbed over the wall, I would be able to leave the palace. Because I wanted to leave the palace, I had specially changed into the clothes here. After the banquet, the Emperor had sent me countless sets of silk and satin. However, I had always worn my own clothes. Now, this black dress is not obvious, so it's perfect for me to escape. Don't think that it's a night dress. This Queen will not wear such a tasteless dress. The black dress is perfect for this Queen. It was as light and moving as a night elf.
She teased her bangs with a smug smile. How could this little game of hide-and-seek be difficult for this queen? She jumped lightly and stood on the wall. She looked to her left and saw that there was no one in the darkness. She looked to her right and saw that there was no ghost in the cold wind. If she didn't jump now, when would she? She landed steadily, followed by the clouds. The clouds were the only lions in the world who could jump high.
Just as he was about to heave a sigh of relief, a gentle and refined man appeared beside him. He was depressed. Where did this Northland envoy, King Jing, come from? There was no one on the street just now. Moreover, could you not look so surprised? I could only smile, like a child caught in the act." Where did you come from?”
"Benwang was taking a walk after dinner. I didn't expect a wonderful person to appear from the heavens. Why isn't the empress staying in the palace to prepare for the empress ceremony?”King Jing's voice had changed. It was a little rough before, but now it was calm and steady, like the Emperor's flowing water. It was more in line with his image of a weak scholar.
Disdainfully snorting, I said arrogantly," What Empress? That Emperor actually acted first and reported later. He announced the decree at the banquet without asking if this lady wanted to be the Empress?”
King Jing's eyes were filled with joy, and his voice was lighter." So Miss Yue doesn't like the Emperor and wants to run away?”
It seems that this prince has already fallen under the queen's skirt. It's just right to use him. Nodding, I admitted," Yes, I don't like the Emperor or the palace. Although I like the jewelry and silver, I don't want to be locked in a cage. So King Jing, pretend you didn't see me. Goodbye."”With that, he turned around and walked towards the town outside the palace.
"Wait, since Miss Yue wants to escape, let this king help you. As long as they reached the Northern Kingdom, Miss Yue would be able to escape from this golden cage, and the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom would be helpless.”As expected, King Jing offered to lend me a hand.
He stopped in his tracks and looked at King Jing, who was dressed in a pure white satin robe. Speaking of which, I always said that he was a gentle and refined scholar. In fact, the word 'modest gentleman' suited him better. A modest gentleman who would do anything for love? I raised my voice in surprise." You really want to help me? That's great. I heard that the snowscape in the north is unparalleled. I can feast my eyes now. But is it really okay? Take me to the Northland."
"It's fine, this king will prepare everything. There's no time to lose. We'll go back to the posthouse to pack our luggage and set off immediately.”King Jing led the way back to the posthouse.
Along the way, they chatted and laughed. They realized that this man was knowledgeable, talkative, and humorous. He was the best person to be a friend. It was not impossible to take him as a pet, but it was too early to think about it. After returning to the posthouse, King Jing immediately ordered his servants to pack up and leave the capital of the Southern Kingdom before the city gates closed.
Last time, King Jing was the only one who entered the palace. I always thought that he wasn't favored and didn't even have a subordinate when he was sent to another country. In the end, I made a big mistake. This King was favored to the heavens. Just look at the servants he brought with him. There were hundreds of them. So, in less than fifteen minutes, everything was ready.
At the entrance of the posthouse, I looked at the tall horses and laughed. I had actually forgotten that the means of transportation here were horses. Although I knew how to ride a horse," King Jing, I don't know how to ride a horse. Can't I take a carriage?”
"Miss Yue, please understand. We must leave the capital before the emperor finds out. The carriage will delay the journey.”King Jing extended his hand to me.
The moment I reached out to grab it, King Jing brought me onto his horse and sat in front of him. The body behind me was very warm and smelled quite good. I couldn't tell what fragrance it was. It wasn't a flower fragrance, but probably some kind of incense.
" Miss Yue, this lion," King Jing said in his ear, his warm breath brushing past his ear.
Oh right, there were also clouds, but there was no need to worry. Clouds were monsters after all, so they could still ride the clouds. I blushed a little and lowered my voice as if I was shy." It's okay with the cloud. It'll catch up on its own.”
King Jing gripped the reins tightly with both hands, just in time to embrace me." Miss Yue, please hold on tight. The horse is very fast."”After saying that, he shouted," Go!" and whipped the horse's butt.
The horse immediately spread its four hooves and galloped. Its speed was indeed very fast, just like normal speed. The wind whistled past their ears. To humans, it would definitely feel like flying. Unfortunately, this queen was not human. Shouts rang out from behind them, and a group of horses rushed toward the city gate.
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