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On the second day, when the warm sunlight shone in, Yu Yan opened her eyes and laid on the bed for a while. Finally, she slowly got up, pushed open the window, and lazily stretched her body.

Yu Yan looked over and saw the Third Concubine standing at the door of Yulixiao's room to greet him. Chen Yao held the piping hot purple rice porridge in her hands, and the fragrance was overflowing.

Yulixiao's food and clothing were all taken care of by her personally, so no one else was allowed to touch them.

Virtuous! She was in the process of praising it when the dull clatter of the wooden wheels of the wheelchair came to her ears. She quickly lowered her eyes, hands, and head and greeted Yulixiao respectfully.

Having been a widow for more than three years, how could he remember so many rules when he slept till the sun shone on his buttocks every day?

"Sleep well?" he asked, looking into her eyes.

Yu Yan nodded slightly, pretending to be afraid. "Yes."

His breathing became heavy and Yu Yan glanced over from the corner of her eyes. The sunlight fell on his white hair and its strands of hair were pure white, as if they were snow that was draped over her shoulders.

"Since you've slept well, dress up and accompany this king for a walk." He turned his head. His tone was cold, making people wonder if he was the one who did it last night.

Yu Yan tamed the window as she washed and changed her clothes. It was still a beautiful white jade dress. Her hair was tied up in a silver hairpin and a strand of her black hair fell down from her ear to her chest. The rash on her face was exposed just like that.

"I'll be seeing your two lovers soon. Which one do you want to see the most?" he asked, turning to look into her eyes.

Without waiting for her reply, Yulixiao smiled again, retracted his gaze, and got his people to push the wheelchair forward. The wooden wheels grinded against the rocks, creating cracking noises that made people feel uncomfortable.

The temple bell rang out, echoing in the air for a long time. The rapid sound of horses' hooves came closer and closer and shattered Lin Guang Shan's shadow.

Yu Yan looked towards the mountain gate and saw that a group of Steel Cavalry soldiers were rushing over while carrying a cloud of dust. The leader was clad in golden armor, and under the shine of the sun, his armor shone with a boundless golden light.

Yu Tianqi is here!

Yu Yan finally understood what Yulixiao meant. When the great sacrifice arrived, the royalty would rush to the temple one after another, but it was truly unexpected for Yu Tianqi to be here so early.

The horse stopped in front of them, and they jumped off the horses. When Yu Yan's gaze landed on Yun Qin's body, her heart ached, why was he here too?

"Greetings, your majesty."

Fourth Concubine stepped forward to pay her respects to Yu Tianqi. Yu Yan stood behind the four of them and blessed her body a little, not saying a word.

"Get up. Has royal brother rested well? "

Yu Tianqi walked over and held Yulixiao's hand with a gentle smile on his face.

"That's right, the temple is quiet." Yulixiao laughed, his attitude also becoming a lot more relaxed than before. After finishing the conversation, he turned to Chen Yao and said: "Xiao Yao, go make tea and play chess. This king has not played chess with the emperor for a long time."

Yu Tianqi looked at Yu Yan, and personally pushed the wheelchair forward. With the two brothers in front, Yu Yan was pushed to the back by the Third Concubine and naturally walked together with Yun Qin. While walking, Yun Qin's finger suddenly extended over, and lightly touched the back of her hand.

Yu Yan was shocked, she immediately raised her eyes, seeing that everyone was surrounding the two kings, no one paid attention to her, she turned and looked at him.

"You've lost weight. Has he tortured you?" Yun Qin said softly, his eyes filled with anger.

"Nope." Yu Yan shook her head. Logically speaking, she had committed a grave mistake like dishonoring others. It was possible that Yulixiao had beheaded her a thousand times, but he had only mocked her a few times, teasing her twice without slapping her once.

Suddenly, Ye Sujian turned her head, stared at the two of them and asked sinisterly: "Duke of Tong City, what are you and the Royal Consort talking about?"

Yu Tianqi turned his head, stared at Yun Qin, and then looked at Yu Yan, and continued to walk forward. Yulixiao, however, had not turned to look at her from beginning to end.

"You're a marquis?" Yu Yan asked in surprise.

Yun Qin nodded slightly awkwardly. The duke of Tonghua eats ten thousand households and is a prince. These were all things Jing Ge had asked for from the empress dowager.

"You all … "Very good …" Yu Yan was suddenly a little jealous. She gently lifted her skirt and quickly walked forward. Along the way, he kicked away a few crushed rocks, causing her heart to feel even worse.

He thought that he could peacefully bless him, that the past was the past, that love was broken … But no, how could they just forget about it when they were young? Previously, it was because he wasn't in front of her and hadn't taken a wife yet, so his heart was still able to endure this anticipation. But what about now? They walked side by side, not daring to say a single word.

The pedestrian had already arrived at the courtyard. The small table was propped up under a luxuriant apricot tree. The wind swayed the flowers, causing the tender petals to fly downwards. The two kings were seated opposite to each other. There was a small stove with a purple clay pot placed on it, and the tea was fragrant.

"It's been many years since I've played this game. I wonder how my chess skills are. Old rules, take out the wager." Yu Tianqi laughed, his two fingers holding onto a white chess piece, he stared at Yulixiao.

Yulixiao laughed and said indifferently: "Who won, you have to ask for one thing from the other, the loser cannot refuse."

"Alright." Yu Tianqi nodded, placing down the white board and focusing on its layout.

In Yulixiao's hands, every time a chess piece fell, it was like a flower falling from the sky. It was unknown whether it was because he didn't place victory in its eyes or because he felt that he was certain of his victory, and it was because he didn't place any importance on others.

The people standing behind the two were also very interesting. Although Yulixiao had the same kind of beauty, the people standing behind Yu Tianqi were all strong men. Yu Yan was the only one who floated outside of these people, and sat on a large boulder behind the group of people, staring blankly at Yun Qin's silhouette. He stood behind Yu Tianqi, and would frown from time to time, as she pursed her lips, obviously sinking into the game of chess.

Yu Yan suddenly felt that even if Yun Qin married someone else, he would still be able to live a good life.

Suddenly, two pairs of eyes landed on her face, causing her to feel uncomfortable. She hurriedly turned her head and saw Yulixiao leaning on his wheelchair, holding a few black chess pieces in one hand.

What the hell was she up to now? Yu Yan hurriedly lowered her head, pretending to be shy and timid, as she fiddled with her belt.

"I've lost." Yulixiao suddenly threw away his chess piece, and said indifferently: "What does the Emperor want me to do?"

Everyone looked at Yu Tianqi, but he actually looked at Yu Yan. His thick eyebrows twitched, and he stopped for a moment, then turned his head and smiled: "Royal brother, how about breaking a branch of my apricot flower?"

To be able to fold an apricot flower with a single hand, how difficult would that be?

Yu Yan was suddenly disappointed, if only she could help Yun Qin get rid of her, then it would be fine. She could stay by her side, and she did not know when he would suddenly erupt, torture her, whip her, and humiliate her. In Yu Yan's heart, Yulixiao was terrifying to the point that no one could compare to!

She looked up and saw that Yulixiao had actually leaped up to the top of a large tree. With one hand, he used an arrow to pierce deep into the trunk of the tree, while holding onto the arrow to support his body. With the other hand, he broke off one of the most enchanting branches, only then did he forcefully pull the arrow out, and the arrow in his hand landed back on the wheelchair.

The title of 'War God' had not come for nothing, and this was only to the extent that his legs were crippled. If he wasn't crippled, then who knew how great his achievements would be? No wonder he would be treated as a thorn in his side and treated as a thorn in the eye.

"Give flowers to beauties. This King will help the Emperor gift these flowers to the most beautiful woman."

Yulixiao's sharp eyes stopped on Yu Yan's face for a moment, she then looked at Chen Yao who was beside her, pulled her hand, and placed the flower branch on her palm, and said gently:

"This king's Chen Yao deserves the title."

"Thank you, big brother Ning Xi." Chen Yao took the flower, her hand lightly resting on Yue Yang's shoulder, her eyes filled with joy.

"Mrs. Yao is indeed beautiful." Yu Tianqi laughed, stood up, pointed towards the back of the mountain and said: "Let's go there for a walk. There are some things that you want to discuss with royal brother."

"Yu Yan, come and wait." The smile on Yulixiao's face became lighter, and he called out to Yu Yan.

But why did she have to be the one to do the rough work? She couldn't move such a heavy wheelchair! Yu Yan pursed her lips and braced herself, using all of her strength to push the chair over a few times without moving, causing everyone to look at her, then she pushed forward again with all her might, causing the wheelchair to slip and fall down the stairs.

Although Yulixiao had lightness skill, but his legs were crippled, and was pressed down by the wheelchair, causing him to be angry to the point that his face turned green. Everyone rushed forward, fished him out from under the wheelchair and the ditch.

Yu Tianqi lifted the hem of his gown and massaged his legs, then asked with concern: "Is royal brother alright?"

However, Yulixiao ignored him, stared at Yu Yan, and coldly said: "Men, pass my will, Yu Yan, cripple your position as an imperial concubine, and be demoted to a servant."

This kind of ending would happen sooner or later. It was just that he didn't expect it to happen so quickly, so suddenly.

"This servant knows her wrongs." Yu Yan was stunned for a while, then took the initiative to retreat, standing together with the servants. This tone was a bit relieved and relieved.

Yulixiao looked at her again, asking her to push him back to change out of his clothes that were covered with grass and mud.

Yu Yan followed the servants and walked behind. Yun Qin suddenly walked up a few steps and whispered behind her: "Don't be anxious, I will bring you along. Take care."

Yu Yan quickly turned his head, seeing the worry on his face, her heart warmed up, and nodded his head lightly, following closely behind the person in front.

Returning to the small courtyard, Yu Yan habitually wanted to return to her room, but she was stopped by Chen Yao.

"Yu Yan, you are no longer an imperial concubine. You cannot stay in this room any longer."

"I need to pack up first." Yu Yan looked at the lantern hanging in the middle of the room.

"The girls will keep it for you. Go on." Chen Yao shook her head and entered Yulixiao's room.

Yu Yan complained in her heart. What if she couldn't get the painting?

"Empress, what should we do now?" At night, when they light a lamp, they will find the painting. " Nian An asked in frustration as he followed behind her.

"What's there to be afraid of? I will naturally take out the painting." Yu Yan said lightly.

"How are you going to take it?" Nian An asked curiously.

"Steal, steal, steal, cheat, and kidnap …" Yu Yan still described it indifferently.

Nian An was dumbstruck, and asked softly: "Is what Empress said true?"

"Yes." Yu Yan said softly. They must eat together tonight, so when the time comes, they should just come back and steal.

Her calm demeanor calmed Nian An somewhat, and she brought Yu Yan to a place specially reserved for servants to stay. This was a shared bed, and the fourth concubine had brought two maids with her, filling all the beds. The three of them squeezed their way out from a corner and spread out their bedding.

Nian En looked around and frowned slightly. She went over and carried a thin blanket over and stacked it against the wall, separating the cold and hard wooden board walls. She had always been more meticulous than Nian An.

"Empress, what happened to that hand?" She helped Yu Yan to sit down, and with her sharp eyes, she noticed that the back of her hand had turned green.

"That wheelchair …" Yu Yan frowned. When the wheelchair fell, the hard wood smacked the back of his hand and her legs.

"Let this servant see." Nian En quickly supported her leg and lifted up the corner of her skirt. Wow, what a big patch of green.

Just as Yu Yan nodded her head, a little girl came in from outside and stared at her arrogantly, saying, "Nian En, Nian An, you have been assigned new jobs, hurry up and come out."

"What new job?" Nian En asked in shock. Didn't this leave Yu Yan alone to dry?