C87 (1/2)
Lan Yi and Zi Li who were packing their luggage heard the noise outside and raised their heads to look outside. Seeing Bai Zhixi running alone, they could not help but look at each other, their hearts filled with doubt.
When did Miss become so diligent? Could it be because of the Prince Mo?
After a long while, the sky started to turn white. Clouds began to gather in the horizon, as if it was soaked in blood, revealing a faint red color.
Bai Zhixi was panting as he sat under the Plum Blossom Tree. After resting for a while, he comfortably took a hot bath and rushed to the city gate.
After the heavy snow, even though there was a warm sun shining brightly in the sky, the cold air still assaulted their senses. The cold wind blew across their faces, causing them to feel a chill and pain.
When Bai Zhixi came out, wrapped in his cape, he saw Bai Zhiru and Bai Zhiyuan standing by the side of the carriage, looking left and right, as if they were waiting for her.
”Xi Er, you're here.”
Seeing her come out, Bai Zhiyuan walked in front of her like a lotus flower, and held her hand affectionately as he spoke, but there was a trace of desolation in his voice.
The current Bai Zhiyuan was wearing a light pink cheongsam, matched with a light white fox skin cloak, which was also a standard beauty's attire. She wore an extremely simple and elegant outfit, and when a gust of cold wind blew past, she appeared slightly frail.
”Since you've come, then let's go. Don't miss the timing.”
Perhaps the image of them holding hands was too glaring, Bai Zhiru snorted and turned to walk towards the carriage.
She wore a bright yellow flowery white pleated skirt with a green ribbon tied around her waist, revealing her slender figure and a yellow cloak. Looking back, one would notice that she had been through countless amorous events. It had to be said that Bai Zhiru was extremely beautiful, and was not one bit inferior to Bai Zhiyuan. It was just that Bai Zhiyuan knew how to make use of the hearts of others, while she relied on her status to suppress others, her capital and popularity was already inferior to Bai Zhiyuan.
”Let's go!”
Bai Zhixi looked at Bai Zhiru's back as he left, and smiled gently, as he was supported by Lan Yi onto the carriage.
Within the enormous carriage, the three of them sat down in a rather spacious manner. Bai Zhiru leaned against the window and started reading a book. Bai Zhiyuan sat quietly on his seat and carefully twisted his handkerchief.
Seeing this, Bai Zhixi could not help but retort in his heart, this girl from an ancient family was really hard to deal with!
Suddenly, a wave of sleepiness hit her and she yawned without caring about her image, leaning against the carriage as she slept soundly.
Seeing this, Bai Zhiru curled his lips, as a disdainful expression surfaced on his face. Bai Zhiyuan only smiled gently, as if he was not surprised.
In the carriage, the three of them had nothing to say to each other. Only when she heard Lan Yi's voice at the city gate did she slowly open her eyes and alight.
”Esteemed Empress Dowager has arrived …”
Just as she got out of the car, she heard Eunuch Li, the empress dowager's personal eunuch, speak in a shrill voice. Without hesitation, he quickly kneeled on the ground to pay his respects.
”Greetings to esteemed empress dowager, esteemed empress dowager has lived for thousands of years …”
In a split-second, a deafening sound came from the wide city gates, echoing in the distance.
”Stand up!”
After a long time, the empress dowager's voice, full of indolence and laziness, dispersed above her head, carrying a sense of exhaustion.
”Esteemed Empress Dowager Xie!”
After everyone thanked him, they slowly stood up. Bai Zhixi raised his head, attracted by the carriage in front of him.
The carriage was driven by four fine horses, the body of the carriage was inlaid with gold and silver jade, precious stones and pearls, and it was also engraved with a noble design of dragons and phoenixes, displaying the royal noble and luxurious style. In the carriages of the ministers and their children, it was especially conspicuous, but it also represented the royal family's nobleness …
Suddenly, a pair of white hands lifted the curtain, and the empress dowager slowly walked out.
The legs of the gown with the little glass beads fell to the ground softly. The red robe was embroidered with large golden flowers, red peonies, and fine silver lines that formed the outline of an exquisite and magnificent figure. However, it also faintly revealed her extremely slim and graceful figure, without any signs of aging. The scallion fingers were adorned with the armor made from cold jade and inlaid with pigeon blood rubies. They were carved into the shape of a mana pearl, beautiful beyond compare. Her hair was rolled up, and she used a comb carved with ivory to make a crescent moon bun. Two scarlet gold jade fire phoenix pearls were stuck in her bun, and on her earlobes, she wore a pair of inverted beads of Qi Lianshan white jade bats, making her neck seem increasingly slender and elegant. The pure amber necklace, without a single trace of impurity, emitted a faint glow under the sunlight.
Both of her hands were hidden in the hot air bag as she scanned the place majestically before speaking indifferently, but her gaze was fixated on Bai Zhixi's body.
”Today's visit to the Jade Cloud Temple is to pray for our Dongjun Kingdom. I hope you ladies will do your duty well. Don't let your heart give birth to moths and create trouble for no reason. If I disturb the peace and quiet of the Jade Cloud Temple, then don't blame me for not holding back on any face. Do you understand? ”
The authoritative words came out of her mouth, making people feel a chill in their hearts. Perhaps, this was the dignity that a royal family should possess!
”Yes, I'll follow the empress dowager's instructions.”
Bai Zhixi bowed to the empress dowager along with everyone else.
When she raised her head, she saw the empress dowager staring at her with a fiery gaze. Her deep eyes were slightly narrowed, as if they were the endless depths of the ocean, causing her to feel extremely cold. But it only lasted for a moment, and then it returned to its amiable look.