C60 pleasure boat

Xiao Yi Xiu came back to his senses and loosened his grip on her throat. However, his hand was still on her beautiful neck. His misty gaze swept across her face. "Are you really not from the royal father?"

Gu Qingli didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "If I were him, this kind of news would've spread to your royal father's ears as soon as possible."

He nodded. "This King knows."

"Your poison … Was it from Imperial Concubine Lan? " She suddenly asked softly.

His face suddenly darkened, "In the end, you still followed me to Ning Xiu Palace. Where did you leave all those thorns and roses?"

"I just want to know who brought my embroidered shoes to the Ning Xiu Palace."

"It's not This King."

"Yes, but you must have given it to someone. And you know that person used these shoes to frame Imperial Consort Lan. This is much better than personally doing it." Gu Qingli immediately sneered. That eunuch from Ning Xiu Palace thought that he still had a kind heart. He remembered the favor of raising her and didn't understand her at all.

"Esteemed wangfei, you're just too smart. Otherwise, this king would really have..." "I like you." He said this in a low voice in her ear, then turned and walked out of the side hall.

His voice was still lingering in his ears. His voice, which used to be clear and cold like water, now slowly flowed like wine. It was vague and soft, but he couldn't tell if it was real or fake.

It was almost noon when a palace maid knocked on the door, inviting Princess Mo to go out for a meal.

Gu Qingli walked out the door. Seeing that it was an unfamiliar palace maid, she looked around and asked, "Where's Nan Xin?"

That palace maid lowered her head and said, "The princes are in the Imperial Court's Xishi Flower Hall. Prince Mo has sent a servant to bring you there."

Gu Qingli didn't know where the hall of flowers was, so she could only follow her out. Along the long street of the palace, they entered the imperial garden, flowers bloomed along the way, birds sang softly, and their eyes were filled with a myriad of redness that blurred the boundaries of the four seasons.

Arriving at the hall, he found out that it was merely an octagonal pavilion situated in the middle of the Imperial River. There were still wine jugs, cups, and cups on the stone table, as well as some delicacies.

"Where's Prince Mo?" Gu Qingli stopped in her tracks, puzzled.

At the other end of the hall, a huge dragon boat was moored. It was painted with dragons and phoenixes, and the sound of silk, bamboo, adamant music and melodious singing could be faintly heard from it.

"Princess, the Prince is waiting for you on the pleasure boat."

Gu Qing Li relaxed and stepped onto the sampan, lifting the swaying flowery curtain.

The pleasure boat was two storeys high, the four sides of the bottom floor were carved, the windows were open, the white gauze was blown by the river wind, and the fragrance of the lotus leaves filled the boat.

Such a fresh and elegant style was something that only Xiao Yi Xiu could do.

The long table in front of him was filled with all kinds of fresh flowers, all inserted into the long neck and protruding belly of the blue and white beauty. They used thin iron wire to thread out the words' Eternal Life ', which was probably a decoration arranged by the palace to celebrate the celebration of the birthday.

Another two palace maids stood by the wooden staircase, guiding Gu Qingli in unison. "Princess, please go to the second floor."

Gu Qingli began to feel that the cruise liner was a bit strange, as if something wasn't right.

However, she was never afraid of anyone. She calmly stepped onto the stairs and suddenly felt the boat start to move.

She stepped onto the second floor of the boat and instantly saw a spacious area before her. The second floor of the boat had a wide platform that could accommodate dozens of people. Right now, there was only a rosewood round table in the middle with chairs placed on all four sides.

Surrounded by a line of piers, eight musicians were seated. They were either playing a zither with a lute in their bosom or holding bamboo flutes. This was precisely where the sound of the music had come from.

Gu Qingli's gaze swept the area and she saw that the round table was filled with a sumptuous feast. The various cold dishes combined together could make people dazzled. There was also the purple glass bottle of wine, which was gently swaying with the launch of the pleasure boat.

The high backed chair slightly moved, and the person that was leaning against it turned around with a smile that was not a smile.

"Crown Prince?" Gu Qingli subconsciously furrowed her delicate eyebrows. The uneasiness in her heart instantly grew, turning into discomfort. She calmly looked around. Outside the platform was a ship's side that was about half the height of a man. Lotus leaves covered almost all of the surface of the river, so the pleasure boat was already huge and bulky, and there were lotus leaves blocking the way. The only way to start was to move extremely slowly on the surface of the water.

However, this was a advantageous condition. If she were to jump into the river, with her diving ability, she would definitely not be noticed.

"Where is my Prince?" Although Xiao Yi Xiu knew that his words were unnecessary and that he definitely wouldn't be on the cruise liner, he still needed to ask before he could make a move.

"He hasn't arrived yet. Fifth Sister-in-law can sit and wait in silence. Or enter the boat. " The Crown Prince, Xiao Yi Bei, raised his arm and pointed.

Behind Gu Qingli, not far from her, was a booth on the second level of the cruise liner. It was different from the lower level; it was separated into two rooms, like an inner and outer room.

Gu Qingli's eyes swept over them, and her heart skipped a beat when she remembered the crown prince's lecherous name.

He began to abandon the Du Ying, and wishful thinking about Liu Xin. These things floated up in his mind, causing her to feel extremely disgusted.

She raised her head and smiled without batting an eyelid, "I wonder which princes the crown prince has invited today?"

"We brothers haven't been together for a long time, naturally everyone will come. Don't worry, let's sit down." Although Xiao Yi Bei was known for his lecherous reputation, he was still well-behaved and had a noble smile on his face. After all, he had been raised as a crown prince since he was young.

Of course, if he didn't have a deceptive set of skin, Du Ying wouldn't have turned on him.

"The pleasure boat is already heading towards the center of the river. I wonder how the princes will get on the pleasure boat once they're here?"

Xiao Yi Bei looked at the distance between the pleasure boat and the riverbank and smiled. A trace of confusion flashed in his eyes. "Fifth Sister-in-Law, I've heard that Fifth Brother has quite a good relationship with the Assistant Minister of Revenue. I've invited you here to ask about this."

So it was still about Vice Minister Lin's matter. Gu Qingli let out a sigh of relief, but when she heard Xiao Yi Bei laugh, she said, "Sit, why be so reserved?"

She sat down opposite of Xiao Yi and looked at the wine glass in front of her. Immediately, a palace maid came forward and poured a cup for her.

"I heard that Lin Zhihan has been in a bit of a mess lately, and has he always encountered some strange things?"

"The Crown Prince has a wide range of ears and eyes, but I, your younger sister, am a woman. I can't step foot into the Prince's Mansion, so how could I know about this?"

Xiao Yi Bei didn't seem to get angry after coming across a soft nail on his shoulder. He continued to size Gu Qing Li up with interest, as if trying to judge whether or not he was right from her gaze.

How could Gu Qingli let him easily uncover the truth? She raised her head and looked him straight in the eye, smiling faintly as she spoke, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince wants to know about these matters. Go ask my Prince."

"It's a pity that the fifth brother has a cold nature and doesn't like to get close to others. He rarely says those words from the bottom of his heart." Xiao Yi Bei pretended to sigh.

Gu Qing sneered. His good manners and behavior couldn't hide the essence of ugliness. For example, if he invited her into the pleasure boat and made it clear that he couldn't get anything out of her, he would use her to coerce Xiao Yi Xiu.