Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 221: Obscure Matters

There is an extremely narrow gap between the rockery.

From where Jiang Li was, she could just see the moonlight slanting into the stone cave.

The person who came was tall and his steps were steady and powerful, so he must be a man.

In a moment, another pair of footsteps came hurriedly.

The voice was soft and gentle, and the steps were very small. You could tell it was a woman right away.

Jiang Li frowned slightly.

Could it be that he encountered some kind of affair between eunuchs and palace maids?

According to others, there were often eunuchs and palace maids in the palace who would sneak around to find a secluded place and do some shady things.

Tonight is the Double Ninth Festival banquet. If they are really eunuchs or palace maids from some palace, they are a little too bold.

"Your Highness, are you really not afraid of death?"

A delicate voice sounded in the stone cave of the rockery.

The volume over there was very low. It was dark at night and Jiang Li happened to be standing next to the gap, so the sound fell into her ears very clearly.

"Do you have to choose a time like this to satisfy your twisted pleasure?"

Jiang Li's pupils suddenly contracted and she was stunned for a moment.

This voice——

She was very familiar with him, it was actually Han Yunning?

So, who is the prince that Han Yunning mentioned?

Jiang Li peeked over there through the gap, wanting to see what was going on.

Unfortunately, although moonlight could be seen in half of the cave, it was still dim.

All that could be seen were two blurry figures hugging each other tightly.

Then came an impatient and excited voice.

"To die under the peony flowers, even as a ghost, one can still be romantic..."

Xiao Wenhao pressed Han Yunning against the stone wall, hugged her tightly from behind like a hungry wolf pouncing on its prey, and impatiently ripped off her clothes.

"Don't you know this, Madam?"

"Your Highness has done what you promised me..."

Han Yunning clenched his back teeth tightly, trying to hold back the moan that was about to come out.

The white fingertips dug tightly into the grooves on the stone wall.

"rest assured..."

Xiao Wenhao lowered his head and left a shallow tooth mark on her half-exposed shoulder.

Not deep enough to leave a mark and be discovered by my father.

But not too forceful so that she didn't feel pain.

Xiao Wenhao thought that he had controlled the strength perfectly.

"...I will naturally do what I promised Your Majesty."

While the couple were making love over there, Luo Cheng's Adam's apple moved slightly, his ears felt hot, and he felt uncomfortable all over.

In contrast, Jiang Li, as a woman, is more calm.

After he looked away, he kept his eyes down, and no one knew what he was thinking about.

In such a dim environment, Luo Yan didn't need to disguise himself at all.

You can look at the blurry figure in front of you without restraint.

If possible, he wished he could hold her in his arms at this moment.

Unfortunately, he can't.

Fortunately, the prince was able to restrain himself and was not so bold as to act without any scruples.

He did not linger in the fight and soon left with Han Yunning one after the other.

After the footsteps of the two gradually faded away, Jiang Li and the other person walked out from behind the rockery.

She was still immersed in the scene just now and had not yet come to her senses.

She really couldn't understand why Han Yunning was so bold?

Since she has become the concubine of Emperor Hongyang, she is entangled with the prince. It is really shocking and shocking.

After this little episode, Jiang Li gave up the idea of ​​looking for Concubine Zhao.

After all, we were delayed here for a while, maybe Concubine Zhao had already returned to the banquet room.

After saying goodbye to Luo Cheng, she took Luo Zhi back to Qionghua Palace.

As she expected, Concubine Zhao was already sitting in her seat, talking with Emperor Hongyang with a smile.

Han Yunning had also returned. Emperor Hongyang noticed that her face was a little red, and asked with concern,

"My dear, why are you so red? Are you feeling unwell?"

Jiang Li watched quietly. Han Yunning smiled calmly when he heard it, without any sign of guilt or fear.

"Your Majesty, pregnant women are afraid of heat. Didn't you see me using a fan a few days ago?"

After saying this, she seemed to notice someone looking at her.

She looked up and met Jiang Li's half-smile.

When Jiang Li saw her looking at him, his smile widened.

Han Yunning stared at the smile on her lips, only to find it very dazzling. He couldn't help but snort in his heart, feeling confused!

The hall was brightly lit with candles and filled with music.

Xiao Wencong nudged her with his elbow and reminded her, "Jiang Li, restrain yourself."

Jiang Li was puzzled, "What?"

"The arrow in my eye can no longer be hidden."

He raised his hand, covered his lips with the wine glass and said, "Don't forget that this is in the palace, and I am a favorite concubine."

Jiang Li was silent, withdrew her gaze indifferently, ate her food and drank her wine.

The Crown Princess Lin has died, and the Crown Prince did not bring his concubine with him today.

The Second Prince has always liked to show off in front of His Majesty, and this time is no exception.

He leaned over and whispered a few words in his wife's ear. The Second Princess immediately stood up and toasted His Majesty.

"Father, today is the Double Ninth Festival. I, your daughter-in-law, offer this light wine to pray for your health and longevity, and for the prosperity of our country, Southern Wu."

"Okay, you are thoughtful." Emperor Hongyang replied indifferently.

As an emperor, he must hear such words thousands of times every year. I'm afraid his ears must be callused from them.

Naturally, there would be no special attitude reflected on the Second Princess.

The Second Imperial Concubine filled her wine glass again and toasted the Empress with a smile, followed by her mother-in-law, Imperial Concubine Zhao, and Imperial Concubine Ning.

Treat everyone equally and don't offend anyone.

The Second Imperial Concubine had already taken the lead, and Miao Yu immediately decided that he must not embarrass his own prince.

She stood up, picked up the wine jug and walked forward, looking like she was going to sacrifice herself bravely.

Xiao Wencong didn't have time to stop him.

"Your Majesty, Miao Yu wishes you..."

She rolled her eyes, not knowing what to say next.

On weekdays, she read medical books and knew nothing about these pedantic words and poems.

But the Second Imperial Concubine just said such good things. If she said something bad, wouldn’t it be embarrassing?

"Your daughters-in-law Jiang and Miao wish your father good health and happiness."

Jiang Li stood up in time and took over Miao Yu's words.

She bowed slightly towards the emperor and continued, "I also hope that our Southern Wu will be powerful, and that your majesty will benefit all the people and that the people will live in peace and prosperity."

She and Miao Yu were both concubines, and could barely call themselves daughters-in-law.

As for the congratulatory messages, just pile up some fancy words.

Anyway, everyone will just listen and no one will really take it to heart, nor will they change their opinion of anyone just because of a few nice words.

Afterwards, Jiang Li brought Miao Yu to toast the Queen, and then came to Concubine Zhao.

After hesitating for a moment, she said, "My Lady, I saw Sister Zhiyan a few days ago. She told me that you have a plain brocade handkerchief with a very beautiful pattern. I wonder if you would be willing to lend it to me so that I can paint it?"

In such a precious place as the palace, and with such a noble status as Concubine Zhao, it is natural that she would not use a plain brocade handkerchief.

But the handkerchief that Han Yunning used to attract the obsidian snake was made of Su Jin material.