C3604 (1/2)
Whether it was his previous life or his current life, Ci Xi's nature, deep down in his bones, had not changed in the slightest. That was, he was extremely selfish!
What she loved the most was always herself, only then would it be her son. She had to ensure her own prosperity and power before she could consider her son.
In any case, in her mind, she had already understood that this Great Qing Dynasty would die sooner or later. She knew this better than anyone else, but this woman needed a dynasty that could not be destroyed in her hands.
Anyone who didn't want her to feel comfortable was her enemy, even if it was her two brother-in-law, the Marquis!
Facing General Gui Six's overbearing attitude, Ci Xi decided that he would go and complain to Ci An. No matter what, he had to find an ally, and once he understood this point, Ci Xi immediately ordered the Beiyuan to see Empress Dowager of the East.
After leaving the Shen Wu Men, he passed through the main entrance of the Beiyuan, which was the enormous Beiyuan that he had entered through the North Mountain Gate.
Amidst the towering ancient trees, the spires of pavilions and pavilions could be faintly seen. Many artisans were busy setting up wooden planks and tiles, the works on Beiyuan had never stopped from the beginning.
Ci Xi's heart ached. Seeing the piles of Golden Silk Sauna Wood, Pear Purple sandalwood, the golden bricks sent from the south and the glazed roof tiles made from the western part of the capital, and the groups of artisans kneeling on the ground, he could not vent his anger any longer.
Every time he came to the Beiyuan, he would be filled with anger. Li Lianying knew that his master was going to be sore again, so he didn't dare to speak and could only urge the sedan chair to leave as soon as possible.
”On what basis? Why did I have to live in the run-down storage palace for this Ci An to be able to cultivate heavily? ”All the capital's silver was taken away by her …”
”Shameless fox spirit, where did you get that silver from selling your meat at Fu Qing? You will collapse sooner or later if you build a palace … ”Bah!”
Ci Xi really wanted this palace to be his, he wanted such a beautiful Beiyuan to be his!
The general area of the Beiyuan was equivalent to that of the future generation of the Jingshan Park and Beihai Park.
The entire large area was already filled with Ci An's Beiyuan, the huge walls were connected together and some of the residents in the original alleys had all moved away.
Ci Xi's palanquin did not ascend to the Jingshan but headed west. After passing through the great hall and Qi Mountain Gate, he saw the stone arch bridge that led to Qiong Hua Island.
On top of the high arched bridge, Zhou Daoying's Chief Eunuch, Zhou Daoying, was respectfully waiting. When he saw Ci Xi's sedan chair, he quickly ran down the bridge.
”Greetings to the empress dowager … ”My master had his servant wait for him a long time ago. The weather is good today, and the weather is beautiful. It's not bad for the empress dowager to come out and relax …”
Li Lianying opened the curtain of the carriage and nodded at Zhou Daoying. Where is elder sister? ”
”In reply to Her Majesty … My master is taking a walk on the north side of the wharf, enjoying the view... ”Let me wait first …”
”Let's go …” I'll go greet my sister! ”
”Ah …” ”Get up …” Two head eunuchs flanked Ci Xi on his left and right as they walked along the side of the water path towards the north dock.
Just as he was about to enter the Jade Island's Spring Yin Stele Inscription, Ci Xi let out a surprised sigh, ”Ah, Zhou Daoying …”
”Your servant is here …”