Chapter 584 Entering the Palace
Chapter 584 Entering the Palace
He keenly smelled the scent of danger. The other party was obviously well prepared. If he didn't have a backup plan, he would have been in trouble this time. He was scared.
Back upstairs, Ouyang Yuan's eyes were filled with anger. He shouted outside, "Someone come!"
Soon three guards came in from outside. Seeing Ouyang Yuan's gloomy face, they were shocked. The man in front of them was not someone who was easy to talk to. Although he looked like an immortal in front of outsiders, he was actually cruel and ruthless. Anyone who offended him would have a hard time.
The three of them stepped forward with trepidation and saluted respectfully towards Ouyang Yuan: "What are your orders, sir?"
"Have you been waiting outside the temple?"
Not knowing why the Imperial Master asked this, they could only tell the truth: "Yes, sir, I have never left the palace gate."
Ouyang Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous aura flashing in his eyes: "Really?"
"Young ones don't dare."
"Tonight, the three of us are on duty, and we haven't slacked off even a little bit. I hope you will understand."
The three of them remained in a saluting posture. Ouyang Yuan did not ask them to stand up, so they did not dare to move.
"Have you ever seen anyone enter the Hall of Eternal Life?"
"The three of us have been outside the hall without leaving even a single step, and we haven't seen anyone approach."
"Yes, sir. I haven't noticed it either."
"The younger one can also testify."
The three of them wondered what Ouyang Yuan was up to, and a bad feeling began to form in their hearts.
"Oh? Really?" Ouyang Yuan stood up and walked towards the three people. The distance between them was not very far. When he got closer, the guards had not yet reacted and were kicked away one by one. One of them hit the pillar hard and spat out a mouthful of blood. He suffered serious internal injuries.
The three men did not dare to resist. Even though they were beaten, they still struggled to get up from the ground, this time kneeling on the ground waiting for their fate.
"Useless! What's the point of me keeping you? The assassins came in and committed the crime, and you were completely unaware! If I wasn't lucky, you would have been the ones collecting my corpse! Humph! Go to the Punishment Hall and receive 100 lashes each. If you're this useless again, I won't let you off lightly!"
"Yes!" The three of them said in unison, not daring to complain. If they refuted Ouyang Yuan's decision at this time, it would be like asking for too much life.
"roll!"
After the others left, he was still furious: "Hmph, you're so brave! Don't let me catch you."
Glancing in the direction where the hidden weapon had locked onto him, his eyes revealed a strong murderous intent.
The next morning, because she had to go to the palace, Fu Ling could not tie her hair up casually like before.
Xuanyuan Gen found two maids who used to work in the palace, originally to help Fu Ling with her hair and makeup.
But she was directly rejected by Fu Ling. She was a modern person with healthy hands and feet, so why did she need someone to help her bathe? Even if she wanted, it would not be their turn.
After washing and dressing, the task of tying the hair was handed over to the nanny.
After putting on that hairpin, my head felt a lot heavier.
Even though she exerted great strength to create a miracle, she still felt a headache when she saw all the jewels on the other end, especially the tassels that swung around when she turned her head, which was very troublesome.
Outside the courtyard, Xuanyuan Gen and Lu Beichen were waiting.
"Beichen, I've arranged an identity for you. You're from the Myriad Medicine Valley and are the Medicine Saint's last disciple. We met by chance many years ago."
"The Medicine Saint's last disciple? Aren't you afraid that people will recognize me as a fake if you say that?"
"It is said that the Medicine Saint has never accepted any apprentices. Moreover, his whereabouts are mysterious and he is skilled in disguise. No one has ever seen his true face. I only introduced you to my father, the Emperor, and my mother, the Empress. As long as they keep quiet, no one will know your true identity."
"You also know that my mother will soon become ill. I won't be able to get close to her to treat her without a reasonable excuse. Ling'er's situation is special. Don't worry, I will find a way to resolve any problems that arise."
"I don't mind in what capacity. I'll just do as you say."
"Thank you." Xuanyuan Gen expressed his sincere gratitude.
"No need to say thank you."
"What are you talking about?" Fu Ling walked towards the two of them. Although Fu Ling had never formally studied the palace rules, her every move had her own charm, giving people a feeling of being out of this world.
"Ling'er, you look so beautiful in this outfit." Xuanyuan Gen couldn't help but admire.
"It's beautiful, but it's too troublesome. It feels like I'm carrying a stone weighing more than ten pounds on my head."
"Haha, your description is quite apt," Xuanyuan Gen was amused by Fu Ling's self-deprecation.
"Can I not wear it?" The later generations are still better. Even if people wear ancient costumes occasionally, the styles are much simpler. The headdresses are not so heavy. But then again, it is enough to prove that things in ancient times are genuine and there is no cutting corners.
"I'm afraid not. Ling'er, please be patient." Xuanyuan Gen had long regarded Fu Ling as his own sister, and always spoke to her with a hint of doting.
"Oh, I know. When do we leave?"
"Now···"
With outsiders present, Fu Ling and Lu Beichen deliberately kept their distance and followed their wives silently.
In order to avoid suspicion, Fu Ling rode in a carriage alone, while Xuanyuan Gen and Lu Beichen rode in another, and the carriages slowly moved towards the palace.
Since coming here, Fu Ling has never seen what the Xuanyuan Imperial City looks like. He lifted a corner of the curtain and looked outside.
This place is more prosperous than Fu Ling imagined, and the sounds of hawking are endless.
Women in this era were also allowed to go out. Fu Ling saw many women wearing veils on their heads, and he did not see any scenes of women being harassed in the street along the way.
Fu Ling was very surprised. Aren’t those playboys the ones who like this kind of tune the most?
My head feels a little tired after looking for a long time. The things on my head are too complicated and I can't lean on them to rest, so I can only hold them like this.
Fortunately, the palace was not far from the Eighth Prince's residence, and it took about half an hour to reach the palace gate.
The carriage could not enter the palace, so everyone had to get off the carriage.
Fu Ling was very upset. This thing had been shaking all the way, and she felt dizzy and uncomfortable.
Lu Beichen's face was full of heartache, and his eyes kept lingering on her.
"Ling'er, are you feeling unwell?" Xuanguangen also noticed that Fu Ling was acting strangely and asked with concern.
"It's all because of this. Oh my god, I can't even lean on it to rest when I'm riding in a carriage. This thing gets tangled up whenever I move a little. It's really tiring. I won't wear it again no matter what." Fu Ling was not from this era, so she naturally wouldn't use the rules and regulations of ancient times to restrain herself. She still wanted to do whatever was comfortable for her.
This time Xuanyuan Gen didn't try to dissuade her. He smiled and said, "Well, Ling'er, just be as you please. Even without makeup, Ling'er is still the most dazzling one."
"Do you really think so?"
"Well, it's from the bottom of my heart. If you don't believe me, ask Beichen." He kicked the ball to Lu Beichen beside him.
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