Before he could finish his words, Dongfang Yi interrupted him.
"You can't go!" Dongfang Yi said, then turned to look at the two people standing below the hall, and continued, "There have been too many things in the palace recently. His Majesty and I have to deal with them one by one, so we really can't spare the time."
She spoke word by word. Although it was a bit insincere, after the last lesson, she understood that since she had become a person in the palace, she should abandon a part of her freedom to be completely safe.
If she said she wanted to go, Helian Qi would surely take her there regardless of anything. Knowing this, when Rong Yi invited them to the wedding, she could say no so resolutely without a trace of hesitation.
After saying that, she turned to look at the man beside her, tilted her head and smiled, indicating that the details really didn't matter.
Helian Qi naturally knew what was on her mind. He frowned slightly, a bit unhappy, but didn't refute her. Then he followed her tone and said, "I will surely send my gift. Consider it as a thank - you for finding Doctor Bai for me."
Hearing their words, Su Luo's expression instantly became a bit disappointed. After all, in her heart, she had regarded the two people in front of her as friends. To be honest, if it weren't for these experiences, she didn't know how long it would take for her to understand her feelings for Rong Yi.
Rong Yi looked at the woman beside him sideways, then hooked his lips to comfort her, "It's okay, Luoluo. Even if His Majesty can't come to our wedding, if you want to see them, I will surely find a way to bring you here."
After saying that, he raised his hand and rubbed the top of her head.
After they said some other things, they bowed to the two people sitting on the highest seats and then left the Qianqing Palace.
Dongfang Yi watched their backs gradually disappear from her sight, then couldn't help but smile and murmured, "Oh, young people are so romantic!"
"Oh? Romantic? What does that mean?" Helian Qi beside her couldn't help asking curiously. He didn't understand her strange remark at all.
Dongfang Yi was stunned for a moment after hearing this. She thought that this was ancient times and no one could understand the meaning of "romantic". But the next moment, as if she had thought of something, a sly smile appeared on her lips. Then she leaned forward and kissed the man in front of her.
Helian Qi obviously didn't expect this sudden kiss. His eyes widened involuntarily. Just as he was about to deepen the kiss on his own initiative, the woman in front of him suddenly pulled away. Blinking her sly eyes, she said, "This is romance!"
He stared at the cute and clever look of the woman in front of him without blinking. It was as if he had eaten honey. His eyes darkened instantly. Then he cupped the back of her head with one hand and pressed his lips back on hers.
This kiss was completely different from the previous one. This time, he took the initiative. His actions were a bit domineering, not allowing the woman in front of him to resist at all. In a short while, he kissed her until she was weak all over and gasped for breath, lying on his chest.
"You're so naughty!" Dongfang Yi couldn't help whispering, but her fingers were playing with his hair restlessly.
But Helian Qi just chuckled and then retorted, "Me? Naughty? Isn't it you who's naughty?"
After saying that, he lowered his head and rubbed the top of her head with his nose. After smelling the delicate fragrance of jasmine, he finally showed a contented smile.
On the other side, Concubine Chu had already rushed to the Cining Palace. She met Nanny Li at the palace gate and then said, "Nanny, this concubine would like to request an audience with the Empress Dowager. Please pass on the message for me."
Nanny Li sneered when she saw her. For some reason, she never liked the woman in front of her. Although the Empress Dowager had always been kind to her, Nanny Li always felt that there was something fishy about her.
But since she was favored by the Empress Dowager, she still obediently went into the palace to pass on the message.
Concubine Chu behind her naturally saw her reluctance. She sneered and murmured, "Just a servant. What's there to be so arrogant about?!"
Not long after, Nanny Li ran back. She bowed slightly to Concubine Chu and said, "Your Highness, the Empress Dowager has asked you to go in."
Only then did Concubine Chu follow her in. After entering the bedroom that was always filled with the smell of incense, she saw the Empress Dowager sitting on the cushion.
She bowed slightly and said, "This concubine pays respects to the Empress Dowager."
Only after hearing this did the Empress Dowager slowly raise her eyes. Supported by Nanny Li, she stood up and said, "What brings you here?"
"Empress Dowager, have you forgotten? We're going to Concubine Dong's palace today." Concubine Chu said word by word.
"Humph!"
The Empress Dowager snorted coldly and then said, "Go to see Concubine Dong? Do you know what Concubine Dong did last night?!"
As she said this, she coughed violently twice, as if filled with great anger.
Early this morning, she had heard about the incident that a person who attempted assassination broke into the Queen's palace last night, and that person was Concubine Dong. It wasn't that she felt sorry for Dongfang Yi, but that she thought Concubine Dong was really bold. She actually broke in alone with a dagger. Did she really think there was no one in the palace?
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got, and her cough became more and more uncontrollable. Seeing this, Nanny Li quickly handed over a cup of water and rubbed her back, saying, "Empress Dowager, please don't get angry. You should take good care of your own body!"
Concubine Chu also echoed and comforted her, "Empress Dowager, please don't ruin your health because of that traitorous Concubine Dong!"
She spoke so sincerely that there were tears glistening in her big eyes, as if she was really concerned about the woman in front of her.
After the Empress Dowager calmed down, she continued, "Yesterday when you told me that Concubine Dong was vicious, I was still a bit skeptical. But who would have thought that woman would do such an outrageous thing last night."
She had wrongly thought that the woman was a virtuous and kind - hearted concubine and even believed that she had her own difficulties when doing such things. Now looking at it, where were there any difficulties? She was simply too vicious!
Seeing the Empress Dowager so angry, Concubine Chu lowered her head and smiled where no one could see. She thought that what she had done finally had an effect. Then she raised her head and continued to kneel on the ground, sobbing, "Empress Dowager, please punish this concubine! It's all this concubine's fault. I was actually bewitched by Concubine Dong and believed her slander. I'm really a sinner in the harem!"
The Empress Dowager stared at her and frowned. Then she said, "Get up. This matter is ultimately Concubine Dong's fault. Your mistake is that you're too naive. I will surely explain it clearly to the Emperor!"