The fifth princess's bedroom was filled with an air of romance.
Two bodies were tightly intertwined, and their lips were locked in a passionate kiss.
The luxurious dress on Wei Dongling had slipped to the floor. She wrapped her jade-like arms tightly around Yu Zixi's long neck, and with her other hand, she traced every inch of his burning chest.
Yu Zixi's eyes were bloodshot and terrifying. He felt as if he was on fire. As they cuddled, he lowered his head and saw the edge of the rose - red embroidered bellyband on Wei Dongling's chest. The scar left by the self - harm with scissors was horribly visible.
The scabbed wound caught Yu Zixi's eye, instantly dispelling all the lustful thoughts in his mind. He cleared his throat, gently placed his finger on the wound on Wei Dongling's chest, and asked with pity in his eyes, "Does it still hurt?"
Wei Dongling looked up at him with a blushing face. Then she looked down at her wound, bit her lower lip, and said with a soft smile, "It doesn't hurt anymore. The medicine bestowed by the empress dowager is really effective!"
The mention of the empress dowager made Yu Zixi feel a bit uneasy. Now that Wei Dongling had her own family, would she still be willing to be with him? Would she still agree to elope with him? A bitter feeling welled up in Yu Zixi's heart.
Seeing the lust fading from his eyes and being replaced by a touch of bitterness, Wei Dongling immediately understood his concerns. She raised her wrist and showed him the jade bracelet that Yu's grandmother had given her when they first met. Wei Dongling raised her eyebrows and said with a soft smile, "Husband, I cherish this jade bracelet that grandmother gave me so much. I've been reluctant to take it off. I'm afraid it might get chipped or broken when I take a bath."
The simple and old - fashioned bracelet that Yu's grandmother casually took off when she first saw Wei Dongling was naturally not as precious as the rewards Wei Dongling had received in the palace. But she still happily carried it with her. Seeing him feeling down, she quickly spoke up to give him a hint. This girl was afraid that he would overthink!
A warm feeling filled Yu Zixi's heart. Having such a beautiful woman by his side, this life was enough.
"By the way!" Wei Dongling rummaged through the locked drawer of the bed in a hurry and took out a letter. She handed it to Yu Zixi and softly asked, "Have you ever visited Mrs. He in the cold palace?"
Yu Zixi's eyes dimmed. He shook his head and said, "To avoid arousing suspicion, I haven't been there." He also didn't let Concubine Shu go there. He reached out and took the letter. On the cover were a few elegant characters: "For He Jingyao". The handwriting made Yu Zixi feel a bit sad.
Wei Dongling nodded and said, "I went to the cold palace on an excuse a few days ago and brought out this letter. Could you please pass it on to your master? Maybe it will be helpful for Cuihuan's marriage?"
Yu Zixi was extremely shocked when he heard this. Not only had Wei Dongling privately met his biological mother, but she had also obtained a letter that might help with Cuihuan's marriage? His wife was really bold!
Since they had lost the mood for that kind of thing, Wei Dongling hurriedly grabbed the dress on the floor. Yu Zixi helped her tidy up the collar and carefully tied the belt for her.
Alas, he still didn't get to have his way!
Wei Dongling stared at Yu Zixi's bare upper body with eager eyes and secretly swallowed her saliva.
Forget it. There will be plenty of time.
Seeing Yu Zixi quickly put on women's clothes and tuck the letter inside his inner garment, Wei Dongling said seriously, "Mrs. He is ill. I'll ask Concubine Shu for a prescription later and get some medicine for her."
Yu Zixi softly asked, "Is her illness serious? You must be extremely careful!"
"It's just a cold. Two doses of medicine should be enough to cure it."
Yu Zixi nodded and silently buttoned up his clothes and tied the belt.
After seeing Yu Zixi fully dressed, Wei Dongling opened the door and called Cuihuan in. The two of them whispered to each other for a long time, pouring out their feelings.
Yu Zixi leaned against the side, looking at them with a doting expression. He hadn't seen her for so long, and seeing her today made him feel at ease.
But this palace was full of powerful and dangerous people. Seeing her struggling alone and being so cautious really made him feel sorry for her. He still had to figure out a way to abduct her out of the palace!
Seeing that it was getting late, Concubine Shu claimed that she had to send her elder sister out of the palace, so she didn't stay any longer and led everyone back.
Wei Dongling followed them for a long way, looking at them longingly. She was afraid that others might notice something, so she didn't dare to cry.
After Cheng Hao took the life - saving pill given by Concubine Shu, he began to regain his vitality. The group of imperial physicians were overjoyed. After a series of discussions, they prescribed a mild prescription and asked someone to decoct the medicine for him.
Wei Dongling suddenly remembered that when she was in danger at the Zhao family's horse - training ground, Yu Zixi had rushed to her side and given her a pill. It seemed to be his life - saving pill. For this, he had been severely punished by his master!
It turned out that Yu Zixi had fallen for her since then.
Wei Dongling looked at Cheng Hao on the couch and smiled sweetly and foolishly, which made Cheng Hao, who had just woken up, shiver.
Cheng Hao: Fifth princess, we're not a good match!
Wei Dongling: Get out!
The tenth prince was taken by the empress dowager to see the emperor. His presence pleased the emperor so much that his condition improved a lot. The emperor immediately ordered the tenth prince to move to the Xing Sheng Palace, bestowed many rewards on him, and asked the imperial tutor to teach him his lessons attentively.
After receiving her punishment, Queen Zhao went back to the Ten - Thousand - Buddha Pagoda to be confined.
Early the next morning, after Wei Dongling returned from paying respects to the empress dowager, she saw Concubine Shu winking at her secretly. She pretended to have a conversation and followed Concubine Shu and Chun Juan.
Concubine Shu quietly stuffed a scroll of paper into her palm.
Wei Dongling rushed back to her bedroom, closed the door, and unfurled the paper. It read: Find a way to get out of the palace. Meet at the west gate.
It was Yu Zixi's handwriting!
Wei Dongling lit a match and burned the paper scroll. Then she collected the ashes and gently scattered them into a flower pot. She stared at the orchid in front of her and thought for a long time.
Mu Rong Yunxi had a token to leave the palace, but she didn't. Since she had just entered the palace, she didn't have such a privilege yet. It didn't seem appropriate to ask the empress dowager for it at this moment.
After much thought, Wei Dongling rushed to Mu Rong Yunxi's place.
Mu Rong Yunxi raised her eyebrows and looked at Wei Dongling in the courtyard. She sneered and said, "Elder sister is so free today. You actually have time to visit me?" This elder sister was really annoying. She had just said something casually, and this elder sister actually went to the cold palace. Then she went to cry to the empress dowager, saying that it was she who had asked her to go. Because of this, the empress dowager had sent a teaching maid to scold her, which annoyed her.
Wei Dongling said with a beaming smile, "I want to borrow something from you."
Mu Rong Yunxi rolled her eyes and snorted, "Don't even mention that I don't have it. Even if I did, I wouldn't lend it to you." One thing was one thing. It was indeed necessary to cooperate with this elder sister when needed. But for other things, forget it. She didn't have the time to deal with this wild monkey.
Wei Dongling was shocked and said, "I haven't even said what it is! It's not appropriate for you to refuse so directly, is it?"
Mu Rong Yunxi said coldly, "Don't come to my palace if you have nothing to do. I get annoyed just by looking at you." Then she turned around and left.
Wei Dongling quickly called her back and pleaded, "Good younger sister, elder sister won't take your thing for free. I'll exchange something for it."
Mu Rong Yunxi turned around and sneered, "What good things could you possibly have to exchange with me? Besides, what kind of good things haven't I seen? Do you think I'd be interested in yours?"