The two-lock palace is adorned with vermilion and emerald.

Having resided in the Moonlight Palace for a period of ten days, each day monotonously repeats the same activities: in the morning, I escort the setting sun to the court; in the forenoon, I engage in meditation; in the afternoon, I practice my hand speed; occasionally, I draw my sword; in the evening, I take a rest; after midnight, I first retire to bed, and in the middle of the night, a hand occasionally rests upon my waist

I am filled with malice as I think, this is a lie. Throughout history, what has been obliterated beneath that supreme throne is nothing but humanity, with countless instances of patricide and fratricide. No emperor has ever shown mercy; the so-called mercy is merely a few feigned tears after having eradicated all threats thoroughly and completely.

I was slightly moved, but then I thought again; if I truly believed in the vow, it would lead to my demise. Whosoever believes in the other shall perish.

But the Empress knows that neither of us can do it. She is truly the smartest person in the world! The Empress knows the real reason I dare not go to the Weiyang Pavilion; I am afraid I cannot help but push my elder brother down myself. " He held my hand tightly and said slowly, "But I have managed to hold back for so many years, yet my elder brother could not hold back.

I listen calmly. Am I still expected to be grateful? Grateful for his exclusive favor? This is the sorrow of most women who adhere to tradition; marrying and following their husbands, receiving their husbands' affection is their only support in life

His Majesty the Emperor was quite mischievous in his youth, and today it can still be faintly observed

I let out a soft hum, and she presented the brocade box. Upon opening it, there lay a pair of ghastly white female hands.

Well

On that afternoon, I was practicing my hand speed in the back courtyard when Xiao Gedan came running and said: "Consort Qian requests an audience."

Are you still awake? Xi Richang also began to be like me, no longer moving, gazing up at the ceiling

Xi Ri Chang smiled as he picked up the pipa I had set down, strumming it a few times and said: "This one is called 'Ao Shuang', it is very famous, and I obtained it from the Qiu family." The Qiu family he mentioned refers to the maternal family of Consort Qiu.

The warm orange-red light of the setting sun penetrated through the thick clouds, traversing the halls of the Moonlit Palace, and casting its glow upon Consort Qian. She was hidden in the shadow, her delicate face filled with melancholy and helplessness, a demeanor that mitigated my disdain for her

Within the Weiyang Pavilion, under the radiance of the setting sun, Xi Ri Chang held an antique pipa, gazing at me with a gentle smile as I approached. On the yellow jade table of the pavilion, a wisp of light smoke rose from a warming plate, alongside a long and elegant琴 box, a pot of warmed imperial wine, and two small, exquisite wine cups.

The crude pipa and "Pride Against Frost" lay side by side, while "Gentle Water" and "Reverse Dragon Slash" overlapped each other. That night, we seemed to be entwined in a romantic embrace. He kept kissing me, and I finally understood my own body; it is weak

Lady Qian did not expect that I would remain unmoved. After putting down the box, she bit her silver teeth and said softly, "Lord Sijian, do you know that I sincerely wish to call you 'Little Eight'? Ever since that day when the master brought you back to the residence, I could tell at a glance that the master treats you differently. Although the master has not given you a formal title, he has uniquely favored you. Even though the master is busy with important matters, he has only favored you for more than two consecutive months, which has never happened before."

If you can't sleep, then keep me company and talk to me

Adult

The moon is hazy, and the spring dream is elusive. I hear my body emit a sound akin to a pipa's final note; at that moment, my body betrayed my heart. The setting sun finally succeeded in playing a celestial melody upon me, the strings trembled lightly, the sound waves lingered, each note resonating in circles, appearing and disappearing, gradually intertwining, and finally leaping high into the sky, vanishing into the quiet long night.

I ultimately did not respond to the pleas of Concubine Qian. Her voice quickly faded into the orange glow of the setting sun, and her choice had long since determined her fate

She recounted softly that in the past, the Qian family had caused considerable trouble for Xi Richang with the tacit approval of Xi Riming. In turn, Xi Richang had seduced the young daughter of the clan leader, and the Qian family, pressured by public opinion, had no choice but to marry their daughter to Xi Richang

Well

Before the Empress ascended to the heavens, my royal brother and I knelt before this bed. He held my hand, his hand cold as ice. We clasped hands and simultaneously swore a solemn oath that in this lifetime, we would never harm each other.

Dong Shuhai is a relative of my mother. If he had not promptly dispatched troops to Tangzhou, I would not have even set foot in the territory of Da Gao. Scarred Liu is merely a pawn destined for death; the third wave is the true fatal blow. " Xi Richang slowly released my hand, turned over to wrap around my waist, and almost pressed his face against mine, saying, "I have always wanted to marry his daughter as my consort, but he has never relented. Earlier this year, my cousin married a scholar.

I gradually lowered my body until my head rested against his chin, and only then did I turn to embrace him. Our body heat could not warm each other's cold hearts; we could only deceive ourselves.

The setting sun was busy to the point of seemingly forgetting my pipa, and as time passed, the power transitions within the palace gradually fell into place. Chen Junzhong no longer personally ran to the Moonlight Palace to bring me meals; instead, he was replaced by the little eunuch who had led me to the Qinghua Pool that day. He grinned and introduced himself: "Jianming, Little Bump." Daxi couldn't help but laugh. Daxi was more straightforward; she believed her cultivation was far inferior to mine, and that practicing with me was a waste of my time, so she only took on the responsibility of briefly holding the "Reverse Dragon Slash" while I practiced my swordsmanship.

Currently, Dong Shuhai is on his way to Shengjing, but as long as I do not kill my royal brother, he will not show favoritism towards any of us. " He suddenly smiled gently, and the topic shifted, "You say I am a liar, always asking me to teach you, now I will teach you. The highest realm of deception is to deceive even oneself, to believe it to be true.

This is the empress's chamber. He said with a hint of sadness, "When I was young, I used to sleep on either side of her with my royal brother. Whenever I couldn't fall asleep, the empress would always tell me stories, while my royal brother would pretend to be asleep, straining his ears to eavesdrop. It was only when I heard him laugh that I realized he had been awake all along"

Isn't it beautiful

I sigh quietly, this is what it means to be born into a royal family

There is still one here, have you collected them all!

The pitch is as high as a wail and as low as a devil's laugh, yet the overall tone of the piece is one of exuberant joy. I dare say that Xiri Chang has never heard such a composition in his lifetime, for even I am on the verge of being overwhelmed. The grotesque and malicious melody aptly reflects our stance.

I believe this statement

Nalan Yue was startled and lost her voice, and Da Xi firmly held her shoulders, allowing her to finally stand still

She gazed at me and asked: "Does Si Jian still harbor resentment towards me? Si Jian must also know that my arrangements cannot be defied. Zhi Yun is my maid of honor, and I hope that you, sir, can spare her life."

"Master Swordsman, you possess exceptional martial skills and are still in your youth. I have nothing to compete with you, as I am but a withered flower of tomorrow. I only wish to convey one matter." Lady Qian fell silent, and upon seeing this, the crowd began to disperse. After they left, Lady Qian suddenly knelt before me. She knelt on the cold brick ground of winter, earnestly stating, "My lord is about to change the dynasty. With my lord's methods, those stubborn royalists will not meet a good end. I implore Master Swordsman, when the day comes that you wield the 'Reverse Dragon Slaughter' to eliminate my entire Qian family, please spare the life of my younger brother. I will arrange for him to change his name and flee to a distant land." "My lord is about to change the dynasty. With my lord's methods, those stubborn royalists will not meet a good end. I implore Master Swordsman, when the day comes that you wield the 'Reverse Dragon Slaughter' to eliminate my entire Qian family, please spare the life of my younger brother. I will arrange for him to change his name and flee to a distant land."

He smiled brightly, the evening glow resembling blood, casting a beautiful silhouette behind him. I pressed the strings and struck with my fingers in succession, the buzzing sound growing increasingly urgent and deep. After a moment of silence, a hoarse and piercing tune suddenly erupted, yet it was a vulgar piece, the "Four Seasons of Good Flowers Seen Every Morning," typically heard in the brothels.

Later, as we grew up and had our own palaces, we no longer slept together in the Moonlit Palace

I suddenly felt that the pipa in my hand was both rotten and heavy

I paused for a moment, the seven consorts only bore two sons and one daughter, nine flowers, six insects, and dan! So it is! He does not want his own children, to be precise, he does not want the women he looks down upon to bear for him... Thus, I can only conclude that I am merely a temporary plaything for him... This is fine, I do not wish to bear children for him either

I took a deep breath and said solemnly: "I accept it." Considering that he is putting on an act, it is quite remarkable that he has come this far

Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I took the pipa, intending to test its sound, but he opened the琴盒 on the table.

I looked at him in surprise. The pipa in the box was so rough that it seemed like a discarded piece made by an apprentice. Not to mention the lack of lacquer, even the floral carvings on the instrument were absent. In contrast, the exquisite and smooth pipa in my hand radiated a lustrous sheen, making the difference truly stark.

After I bowed, he gestured for me to sit down

The hurried footsteps of the little one echoed, "Sir, His Royal Highness the Regent summons you to the Weiyang Pavilion"

My mind went blank, and I only heard him gently say: "Whether it is 'Pride in the Frost' or 'Gentle Water', in the end, they are all acts of generosity from others; only what one does oneself can be considered heartfelt."

The instrument in your hand... I just happened to pluck the strings, causing the broken pipa to emit a discordant sound, dong!

Well

After being busy for several days, I finally have the time today to bring you the pipa

"What else is there?" I asked coldly

Lady Qian arrived before me, accompanied by two maidservants, personally carrying a square brocade box about a foot high, slightly out of breath. I instructed her to take a seat, and Nalan Yue brought over a high round stool for her, but she declined to sit, gently saying, "Since Lord Sijian is standing, how could it be proper for me to sit alone?"

I humbly request your mercy... We have been kneeling for quite a while now

I believe he is concealing his vulnerability at this moment, trying to cover it up yet making it more apparent. He has endured much for many years, and in truth, he has wanted to kill his own elder brother since childhood. Thinking of this, I feel as if I am holding a venomous snake; the heart of a child was so cruel, would he still consider the last shred of brotherly affection now? If it were not for Dong Shuhai holding military power and possessing profound skills, he would have been dead long ago. It was Xi Riming who gave his younger brother an opportunity, providing him with a reason to change the situation. If it were not for Dong Shuhai holding military power and possessing profound skills, he would have been dead long ago. It was Xi Riming who gave his younger brother an opportunity, providing him with a reason to change the situation.

With the means of Xirichang, it is not difficult to imagine how infatuated Qian Fei was at that time, to the point of being unable to extricate herself, ultimately betraying her family and becoming a trivial pawn in the hands of Xirichang

This night, Xi Ri Chang tossed and turned beside me, unable to sleep. I stared at the canopy above for a long time and finally discerned the intricate embroidery depicting a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix. It made me slowly recall that this is, after all, the chamber of a queen and empress of a nation

I lack fondness for her and am too lazy for pleasantries, "What brings you here, madam?"

I walked past the side of the money consort

Do not believe the words of a liar, for even the liar does not believe them... West Sun Chang murmured

This pipa is not suitable for this piece, but as long as you like it. As the piece concludes, Xiri Chang pours wine, dropping a pill into my wine cup; this is the antidote to the Luoxia pill for this period.

I appear calm and indifferent, yet my heart harbors a deeper resentment towards the money-hungry concubine. Is there a way to survive? It would be better to kill me outright than to sever my hands; a discarded and crippled woman by her master will soon perish in the agony of loneliness and destitution, is that not a death in itself

Xi Ri Chang was left speechless and let out a laugh.

Once again ascending the steps to the Weiyang Pavilion, a few sudden notes of the guqin emerged, yet they were the crispest sounds of the palace's musical scale.

I set aside the ornate instrument in my hands and picked up the coarse pipa. Since the setting sun has brought it to me, it must possess its own unique qualities

"My lord..." Qian Fei called out weakly. Just as I was about to step out of the courtyard, she gathered her courage and said, "The Nine Flower Six Insect Pill has a one-year efficacy. If my lord wishes to have a child, do not take it next year!"

It was made by my own hands

I was taken aback; the "Reverse Dragon Slash" in my hand could indeed strike first and report later, targeting both the nobility and corrupt officials. But why would Lady Qian think that Xiri Chang would order the extermination of her clan? After all, I knew very little about the powerful figures of the Da Gao. Seeing my confusion, Lady Qian forced a smile and said, "Sir, you are unaware that I, Qian Huixi, have long betrayed my family and brought shame upon it. For the sake of my lord, I have already risked everything and lost all means of retreat."

The Falling Sunset Pill was given to me by my master before his passing, and so was the Nine Flower Six Insect Elixir. " He sighed and said, "Do not blame me..." After a pause, he added, "I do not wish to kill him"

I am also aware that you will not be pleased. He set down "Ao Shuang," and only then did I notice the scratches on his fingers. "But you should give it a try; it has all five tones, crafted under the guidance of the palace musicians.