AWB Chapter 55 She is the real extraordinary woman!
Chapter 55 She is the real extraordinary woman!
A tall, black figure was seen leaning against the railing of the pavilion, wearing a dark purple robe.
The collar and cuffs are embroidered with delicate cloud patterns in silver thread, which appear to be flowing and shimmering in the sunlight.
A half-mask covered half of his face, revealing only his sculpted chin and sharp, deep-set phoenix eyes.
One hand rested casually at his side, his long, slender fingers tapping lightly on the railing.
Although he was wearing a mask, Qin Jiuwei recognized him at a glance.
It was actually Gao Xian, the current emperor...
The man who had been with her for ten years in her past life gave her a final cup of poisoned wine, which led to her death.
As if sensing her gaze, Gao Xian turned his eyes slightly, his cold phoenix eyes sweeping over her without a trace of emotion.
Qin Jiu pursed her pink lips, forcing herself to calm down and not let herself give herself away.
Gao Xian was traveling incognito, wearing a large mask on his face, clearly not wanting to be recognized.
She just needs to pretend she didn't recognize her, act as if she doesn't know her or know anything about her...
Qin Jiuwei turned her head slightly, avoiding Gao Xian's gaze, and prepared to take Xie Jingchun somewhere to have tea and hide away.
However, the maid's voice suddenly rang out behind her, causing her to stop in her tracks.
"Lady of the Heir Apparent, thank you for inviting me over."
Qin Jiuwei's back stiffened instantly. Only then did she notice that Xie Yanli and Prince Qi were beside Gao Xian.
Xie Yanli wore a bamboo-green outer robe, his expression was aloof and distant, and his tall and elegant figure was as unapproachable as the snow on a towering mountain. Standing next to the Prince of Qi, his red lips and white teeth made him look even more like a jade-like man.
Qin Jiuwei's lips curled slightly, the events of her past life now seeming like fleeting clouds.
This is her current husband.
"The Crown Prince's wife has arrived." A maid led Qin Jiuwei to the pavilion and respectfully announced.
The people around the pavilion were all dismissed, leaving only the four of them and a few maids inside.
Seeing her approach, Gao Xian raised an eyebrow. "Yanli, is this your new wife?"
He looked up at Qin Jiuwei, a look of amazement flashing in his eyes. Even though he had seen countless beauties, Qin Jiuwei's appearance was still top-notch in his eyes.
She and Xie Yanli are quite a good match.
But such proper conduct is really boring, and he can't compare to his Consort Chen.
Xie Yanli nodded, his tone very gentle, "She is indeed my wife."
Upon hearing this, Gao Xian curled his lips and couldn't help but glance at him with a teasing look.
Xie Yanli, such a cold and aloof person, has become so gentle now. It seems he truly loves his wife.
Qin Jiuwei knew that Xie Yanli and Gao Xian had an excellent relationship.
It wasn't just because Xie Yanli was capable that Gao Xian was willing to give him an important position, but also because the two had grown up together since childhood.
Xie Yanli was exceptionally talented in literature from a young age, and the late emperor specially decreed that he be allowed to study in the Imperial Study with the princes.
Xie Yanli and Gao Xian met around that time.
The two had known each other for many years. In his previous life, after Xie Yanli was assassinated, Gao Xian sent all the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital to treat him.
Qin Jiuwei bowed gracefully and said, "This humble servant is Qin Shi, greetings to the young master."
She knew Gao Xian was traveling incognito, so she deliberately changed how she addressed him.
"Qin?" Gao Xian frowned, feeling that the surname sounded somewhat familiar.
The eunuch Li, dressed in casual clothes, said in a shrill voice, "Young master, have you forgotten? There is a Consort Qin in the palace, Consort Qin."
That big red flower fairy who dressed up so flamboyantly in the Imperial Garden last time?
Upon hearing this, Gao Xian realized that he truly did not know the woman's surname.
But it doesn't matter, anyway, they were brought in to vent the anger of Consort Xian.
I heard that Consort Xian now makes her kneel in front of the Buddha to copy Buddhist scriptures every day. She is not allowed to eat until she finishes copying them, which has made her hands swollen.
Although Gao Xian was aware of the situation, he had no intention of interfering. As long as Consort Xian didn't bother him, he would let her do whatever she wanted.
Qin Jiuwei did not speak when they mentioned Qin Le'an.
As long as no one asks her, she just pretends that she doesn't have a sister.
After seeing his mother finish her greetings, Xie Jingchun, though unaware of who the other person was, followed suit and bowed to Gao Xian, saying, "Greetings, young master."
Gao Xian raised an eyebrow and turned to look at Xie Yanli. "This is your adopted eldest son? I didn't expect him to grow so tall."
He exclaimed in admiration, "You have the same charm you had back then."
Xie Yanli had always been satisfied with and admired Xie Jingchun, but he was always very humble in front of others.
"This child is still young, we need to observe him further."
Gao Xian knew his temperament, so he didn't bring it up again.
The poetry gathering had already begun, and the theme of this gathering was "Autumn Thoughts."
The students picked up their brushes and produced one poem or essay after another.
The pavilion where they were located was in a perfect spot, offering a clear view of the poetry gathering.
When Gao Xian finished listening to the fifth song, he turned around with little interest.
"These people are really not very talented. They have been writing poems for so long, but not one of them is worthy of our attention. If Qingkui were here, she would definitely win first place."
Xie Yanli had heard Gao Xian praise Consort Chen more than once, so he casually echoed, "Consort Chen is indeed exceptionally talented in literature."
“Yanli, you don’t know.” Upon mentioning Consort Chen, Gao Xian’s previously casual posture changed, and his deep voice was filled with laughter. “Yesterday, Qingkui wrote a new poem, which was extremely well-written.”
After saying that, Gao Xian recited in a low voice, "My heart swells with the rising clouds, my eyes follow the returning birds. I will surely climb to the summit and survey all the mountains below."
Xie Yanli nodded. "It is indeed a good poem."
Gao Xian smiled, his sharp phoenix eyes filled with tenderness, "I never expected that Qing Kui, a woman who has been raised in seclusion for many years, could produce such powerful and magnificent verses."
"She is truly an extraordinary woman."
Qin Jiuwei was momentarily dazed upon hearing this name.
Mo Qingkui, also known as Consort Chen, is Gao Xianzhen's true love.
In her previous life, after seven years in the palace, she was bestowed the title of Consort De because she had never made any major mistakes and had a reputation for virtue.
At this time, the position of empress had been vacant for a long time, and the ministers submitted a memorial requesting the establishment of an empress.
Her name, Consort Xian, and Consort Chen, were mentioned most often.
She was eventually crowned empress.
She was overjoyed, thinking that she could finally get through this difficult time.
However, after only three days as empress, she was personally poisoned by the emperor.
It turns out, it's still the same as when I first entered the palace.
Making her empress was merely a means for the emperor to protect Consort Chen.
The Emperor used her death to frame Consort Xian, thus eliminating two rivals for Consort Chen.
In the end, Consort Chen became Empress.
Recalling her past life, Qin Jiuwei's lips curled into a cold smile.
Meanwhile, on the other side, in the backyard.
"Miss, I just heard that His Majesty has come on an incognito visit! He is currently at a poetry gathering, talking with Prince Xie and the Prince, and they will be having a meal together later!"
"What?" Gao Shuyu jumped up from her chair. "Why is the Emperor here?"
Yu'er shook her head. "This servant did not know. The Emperor's arrival was sudden; even the Prince was caught off guard."
She pursed her lips and asked cautiously, "Miss, now that the Emperor has arrived, should we continue to drug Prince Xie?"
Gao Shuyu frowned deeply, her heart churning with conflicting emotions.
She took a deep breath and said resolutely, "Continue with the plan."
Xie Yanli rarely appears in public, and he dislikes attending such banquets. Who knows when he will get another chance if he misses this opportunity!
How could she miss this opportunity! She dared not gamble, and she couldn't gamble!
Yu'er hesitated and said, "But His Majesty will be dining with the young master, and all the dishes will be tested with silver needles. I'm afraid it will be difficult to administer the medicine..."
A cold glint flashed in Gao Shuyu's eyes. "Since we can't tamper with the food, we'll tamper with the tableware."
Gao Shuyu also knew that this was not something she, in her position, should do.
But what could she do? Her father simply wouldn't let her marry Xie Yanli, no matter how much she begged.
She has no other choice but to resort to this tactic! They forced her into it!
Xie Yanli, her Yanli... soon he will be hers.