The sun is shining and the birds and insects are chirping.

Feng Qiongzhu continued to live a leisurely life. On this day, she was holding a bowl of chicken soup and drinking it while strolling in the courtyard.

She counted at least forty people hiding in the dark throughout the mansion.

It seems that Yun Kaizhou's opponent is not simple either, so it is worth his caution.

What position does Prince Duan's Mansion, a palace that is related to Yun Jingxi by blood, hold in the imperial court?

Where did Yun Kaizhou get the poison?

There were too many mysteries surrounding Feng Qiongzhu, so she decided not to think about it anymore if she couldn't figure it out.

Honeysuckle's voice came from behind, "Girl, they are roasting lamb legs in the front yard, and we are the only ones missing."

Feng Qiongzhu was stunned for a moment, drank all the chicken soup in one breath, put the bowl in Rendong's hand, and ran quickly to the front yard.

Looking at the noisy group of people in front of me gathering around a roasted leg of lamb, Dr. Du was the loudest one.

Feng Qiongzhu hurried over.

Doctor Du was very excited when he saw Feng Qiongzhu coming over, and quickly pulled out a chair, "This sheep was freshly slaughtered today, the meat is very delicious, plus the control of the heat, girl, smell it, it's really intoxicating."

Feng Qiongzhu looked at the roasted lamb leg, which was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and had some unique spices and seasonings added to it.

He couldn't wait to pick up the knife and cut off a piece. "You know what, this bite of meat with the skin is the best taste."

"The skin is fragrant and the meat is smooth, fat but not greasy. Prince, please eat quickly. Mutton is a very nutritious food. You have consumed a lot of energy today and need to replenish it. This is specially made by Aunt Li." Doctor Du did not forget to call Yun Kaizhou while eating.

Feng Qiongzhu looked at Yun Kaizhou quietly. He was wearing a snow-white robe, had handsome features, and a pair of watery eyes. He stood in front of her like a jade sculpture.

"Why are you standing in front of me if you don't want to eat your mutton?"

"When you're done eating, we can talk privately later."

Feng Qiongzhu raised her eyes, said nothing more, and continued to eat the roasted lamb in front of her.

Doctor Du looked at Yun Kaizhou's departing back and said, "How come that kid even ate such delicious roasted lamb? Well, we can eat more."

A gleam of light flashed across Feng Qiongzhu's eyes. Talk to her alone?

East courtyard.

Under an apricot tree, there is a tea tray on a stone table.

Feng Qiongzhu followed An Qing's instructions and slowly walked over here, only to see Yun Kaizhou sipping tea alone.

The rockery next to the stone table was making the sound of gurgling water.

She sat down on the stone bench next to Yun Kaizhou and asked calmly, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"Starry."

His dark pupils stared at Feng Qiongzhu, and his voice trembled slightly.

Feng Qiongzhu's hand froze just as she was about to pick up the teacup. Her brows were tightly knitted and she looked straight at him with cold eyes. She was obviously shocked by the name he suddenly called out.

Yun Kaizhou took the teacup from her hand and poured tea for her.

Feng Qiongzhu quickly calmed down and remained silent for a moment.

Her exquisite face no longer had the indifference from before, her red lips were slightly pursed, and her emotions could not be seen.

Suddenly, she spoke: "Tell me, when did you know?"

Yun Kaizhou retracted his gaze, his voice a little dry, "When you were treating me with acupuncture."

Feng Qiongzhu's eyes flickered slightly. It seemed that he remembered the time when she saved him when he was a child.

interesting.

In her previous life, she always thought that her identity as the Ghost Doctor's disciple was well hidden, but she didn't expect that this kid would know it.

Feng Qiongzhu looked at him indifferently, "Then didn't I save you twice?"

Yun Kaizhou leaned his body slightly, put his thin lips close to her ear, and said with a smile, "Yes, my life is yours, and so is my body."

The scent of sandalwood on his body hit Feng Qiongzhu's face with his breath, and her face turned red instantly.

Feng Qiongzhu gently pushed him away and coughed softly, "Just talk if you want to. Why are you suddenly getting so close to me?"

She suppressed her inner irritation and said slowly, "What do you know?

Yun Kaizhou did not respond to her question immediately, but instead talked about himself. "Two years ago, I took over the Yulin Army. In order to gain control of the military power of this army, my father did his best and united the officials of the court to negotiate with the emperor. It took him a lot of effort to get the military power completely."

Feng Qiongzhu pursed her lips and didn't answer.

"But I also have to thank General Xia's former generals. Although General Xia has passed away, some of his former subordinates still have a certain reputation in the court and the country. So, I formed an alliance with them and found out the cause of the former queen's death."

Yun Kaizhou lowered his eyes and a tear slid from the corner of his eye into the teacup.

He suppressed his emotions extremely, "I found out that she was assassinated by the current emperor himself and kicked into a mass grave on the cliff."

Feng Qiongzhu thought of her past life, her delicate face was filled with anger. Her fingers tightly gripped the teacup, her pupils gleaming with cold light, as if she wanted to eat someone.

She smiled, a sinister smile.

"What happened next? What was the cause of death he announced to the public?"

Yun Kaizhou suppressed the moisture in his eyes, his expression was cold, and his voice was as chill as ice. "According to him, Queen Xia was jealous by nature and was dissatisfied with his three palaces and six courtyards, so she conspired to assassinate him. After the assassination failed, she was chased by the emperor's guards all the way. In a panic, Queen Xia accidentally fell off the cliff and ended up being smashed to pieces and buried at the bottom of the cliff."

"And the so-called amorous emperor, with a look of grief, even pretended to build a temple for her. In fact, it was because Empress Xia's family was loyal and brave, and all the men in the family died for the country, and finally the only bloodline was gone. In order to protect his own reputation and calm the people's hearts, he had to build it."

Feng Qiongzhu stopped talking, and a suffocating low pressure emanated from her body. She tried her best to suppress her pain and sorrow.

Yun Kaizhou glanced at her worriedly and continued, "The old lady was the only one left in the general's mansion. When she heard the sad news of Queen Xia's death, she almost died. Fortunately, I found the imperial physician and she managed to survive. She dismissed all the servants in the mansion and moved to Longhua Temple alone."

"Is the old lady living well in Longhua Temple?" Feng Qiongzhu asked softly. Her tone sounded lazy and casual, but it contained a chilling chill that made people's hair stand on end.

When Yun Kaizhou heard that she was concerned about the old lady, he felt relieved and he stood up and stood beside Feng Qiongzhu.

"Grandmother Xia's health is indeed much better than before. The abbot of Longhua Temple had received favors from the General's Mansion, so he took special care of her. When I passed by Longhua Zen Temple at the end of the year, I also went to visit her. Unfortunately, the old lady didn't see me, so I could only get some news from the abbot. It is said that she now likes to grow vegetables. In addition to chanting scriptures, reciting Buddha's name, and praying for blessings every day, she spends most of her time busy in the vegetable garden on the back mountain of Longhua Temple."

As Feng Qiongzhu listened, the image of her grandmother working hard in the vegetable garden appeared in the sea.

She knew that for her grandmother who had experienced so much, perhaps such a peaceful life was the best destination.

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