Ten Miles of Red Makeup

Chapter 128
One month passed by, and Empress Dowager Xiaoxian's birthday arrived.

Lin Muhua, as the person in charge of handling the Empress Dowager Xiaoxian's birthday, had already been busy going in and out a month ago. Seeing this grand occasion today, it really lived up to her plan for the past month.

Empress Dowager Xiaoxian said: "Concubine Jing has a heart, and the Ai family likes it very much."

The Empress Dowager Xiaoxian was very happy, she couldn't hide the smile in her mouth and eyes, and praised Lin Muhua frequently.

Lin Muhua was somewhat flattered, and kept getting up to salute.

The Empress Dowager Xiaoxian likes Lin Muhua, and everyone in the harem knows it, but Gu Qingcheng seems to be a little bit wrong about today's matter. Even if the Empress Dowager Xiaoxian likes the birthday banquet organized by Lin Muhua, there are still others who assisted Lin Muhua in organizing it. Yuan Qingwu, why didn't she mention a word?

Ning Yu was busy with state affairs, during the daytime, only the concubines of the harem accompanied the Empress Dowager Xiaoxian to listen to music and watch operas, and held a birthday banquet at night, entertaining all officials.

As night fell and the lights came on, the majesty of the royal family was fully displayed. The banquet for all the officials was still held in the Qinhua Hall. The Empress Dowager Xiaoxian was full of joy, and everyone's birthday wishes were endless.

After the sound of silk and bamboo, there was a song and dance, and all the ministers and officials whispered to each other, and had a long chat over wine. Although they were a little cautious, they had a very happy conversation.

Gu Qingcheng looked around, and Gu Shangkun and Gu Yuncheng were sitting a little further away, clinking wine glasses with the people around them.After waiting for a month, Gu Qingcheng talked to his father and brother in public just for this banquet, so it wouldn't arouse suspicion.

Since the last time when he suddenly vomited blood, Gu Qingcheng had been extra careful, but his body had gradually started to show signs of trouble afterwards.

Feng Wanru's piano skills are excellent, she has already experienced it on the day of the draft, today she saw Empress Dowager Xiaoxian in a very good mood, she invited herself to perform, Empress Xiaoxian readily agreed.

In the past, she was free and easy outside the palace, and her piano sound was naturally pure and clear. Now that she has been soaked in the dye vat of the harem for so long, she still has the original state of mind.Although her state of mind is different, it is undeniable that her piano skills have improved a lot.

After the song was over, all the concubines presented congratulatory gifts one after another, all the officials came forward to toast, the Empress Dowager Xiao Xian had a few sips, and said: "Your family has a heart."

Baiguan said: "The empress dowager has a long life and a healthy life."

After drinking for three rounds, the Empress Dowager Xiaoxian left first, overwhelmed with alcohol.The rest of the officials were drinking and talking, and Ning Yu also had a happy face. Gu Qingcheng swept the people around at will. Everyone, in Gu Qingcheng's heart, gradually formed a line of defense. Who in the palace wanted her? Life, the last assassination was one time, and now she has been poisoned for several days, probably it is a chronic poison, which has already infiltrated into her life without knowing it, and now it has gradually flared up.

The moonlight was heavy, and in the Qinhua Palace, many people had gradually retreated.Gu Qingcheng whispered something to Ning Yu, got up and left first.

Her red palace dress drifted away amidst the extravagant smell of alcohol.

After leaving the Qinhua Palace, Gu Qingcheng didn't get into the chariot. He used an excuse to sober up, but walked slowly. Behind him, footsteps gradually approached: "Empress Empress."

Turning around, Gu Yuncheng clasped his fists and saluted respectfully.

Gu Qingcheng said: "Is mother better?" Since Gu Qingcheng went there last time, although Yan Yuping was still a little depressed, there was nothing serious about it, and Gu Yuncheng had already sent someone to tell Gu Qingcheng, where did she come from? Such a question?
Gu Yuncheng said: "I feel so depressed..."

Before Gu Yuncheng could finish speaking, Gu Qingcheng interjected: "I want to talk to General Gu about some family matters, so you don't have to follow closely."

Everyone said that Gu Qingcheng and Gu Yuncheng were walking in front, and everyone followed from a distance. Gu Qingcheng said: "Brother, can you find some people with high medical skills?"

Gu Yuncheng frowned, and said, "Did something happen?"

Gu Qingcheng smiled slightly. In the night, her smile never faded. She said: "No, I still hope that my brother will find out this matter in person. It is inconvenient to talk too much about the rest of the matter at this moment. I just want to do it as soon as possible."

Gu Yuncheng's moon-white robe fluttered in the wind, complementing the bright moonlight, and looked infinitely cold, "I'll find it myself as you ordered, but when the time comes, how will I inform you?"

"It's okay. In a few days, I'll ask for an imperial decree to go out of the palace to visit my mother. It's safer to talk about it outside the palace." From Gu Yuncheng's point of view, Gu Qingcheng seemed to have something hard to say. Looking back, there was a group of people behind him, But she had no one to confide in. Remembering that when she was in the Shangshu Mansion, Gu Shangkun's family was very strict, and she still sneaked out from time to time. Now in this deep palace, let alone sneaking out, every step she takes, there are people behind her. Someone must follow, this kind of life is really not suitable for her temperament.

"Okay, a few years ago, I met someone in the Jianghu. This person had a very strange temper, but he said that he was destined for me, and gave me a token, saying that he would help me if I needed something. I think this person should be able to help. " Gu Yuncheng said, and in a blink of an eye, the palace road had parted ways, and Gu Yuncheng's way out of the palace was on the other side.

Gu Qingcheng said: "Don't tell your parents about this matter, lest they worry."

Gu Yuncheng said: "Okay." Liao Pao and Gu Qingcheng parted ways.

Back in Shangyang Palace, Hong'er took off the hairpin and washed Gu Qingcheng in front of the mirror, and removed the rouge. Gu Qingcheng only felt that his face was pale.Hong'er looked at the face in the mirror and said: "Your Majesty's complexion has become worse and worse these days, let's take a look at Imperial Physician Xuan."

Gu Qingcheng knew it well, even if the imperial physician was announced, the result would still be the same. If the imperial physician was announced frequently, it would be noticeable, and the imperial physician might not dare to tell the truth. In front of Ning Yu that day, the capital of the imperial hospital would not dare to speak the truth. Say, let alone other people.

"I just can't sleep peacefully at night, so don't make a fuss." Hong'er wanted to say something more, Gu Qingcheng said: "Help me to rest, leave two people to watch the night."

Hong'er said yes, took Gu Qingcheng's hand and walked to the front of the couch, gently lined up the red curtains, the bead curtains made a rustling sound, and Hong'er gently closed the door of the bedroom.

Feeling sick for a while, Gu Qingcheng picked up the white cloth under the pillow and covered her mouth. When she took it away, the white cloth was scarlet.Gu Qingcheng had already forgotten how many times this was the first time.The palace maid guarding outside heard the movement and said, "Your Majesty."

Quickly wiped off the blood stains, Gu Qingcheng said: "It's okay."

The maid who kept watch at night heard Gu Qingcheng's answer, but did not pursue her.

In the early morning, Hong'er came in with breakfast, and Gu Qingcheng ate a lot of light dishes.

As the sun rises, the dew on the branches is gradually sublimated. The peonies and peonies in the courtyard are in full bloom.

The sun was setting and the sky was full of stars. Several days had passed since Queen Mother Xiaoxian's birthday. I don't know if Gu Yuncheng found that person.

In the evening, Fulu came to report that Ning Yu would come, and Gu Qingcheng ordered someone to make some pastries.

Ning Yu picked up a piece, ate a piece, put it down, and said, "Tell me, you have something to tell me."

Gu Qingcheng had never prepared anything for Ning Yu alone, maybe she had in the past, but since they knew about each other, she was too lazy to do those superficial things.Recently, I specially prepared pastries, and after thinking about it, I must know that Gu Qingcheng has something to say.

Gu Qingcheng smiled, and in an instant, as if the world had lost its youth, Ning Yu was startled, how long had it been since she smiled like this.

"Tomorrow, I want to leave the palace."

"No, it's not safe for you to go out." Since the last assassination incident, Ning Yu has added a dozen more masters of the imperial forest army to Shangyang Palace. how much.In addition to the assassination incident, the living assassins all committed suicide afterwards, and there is no way to investigate.Ning Yu is worried, which is also reasonable.

Knowing that Ning Yu said this, Gu Qingcheng immediately said: "I miss my mother, I will go to see her, nothing will happen, and then send more people to follow, and come back before sunset."

Seeing that Ning Yu was silent for a long time, Gu Qingcheng said, "How are you?"

(End of this chapter)