Chapter Eighty-four The tower stands high this night (II)
Word Number：219
Author：一曲雨霖铃
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Release Time：2025-09-28
She said: The Twenty-Four Bridges still stand, the waves tremble at their hearts, the cold moon silent. Thinking of the red peonies by the bridge, year after year, for whom do they bloom? It is said that Princess Taiping had just returned to Chang’an when Cui Shi led Xiao Zhizhong and others to welcome her. Cui Shi and Xiao Zhizhong approached with reverent and warm words. Princess Taiping lightly smiled and nodded, her eyes flashing with deep light, inwardly thinking, “Chenglan truly possesses some ability.” Just then, Cui Shi spoke first: “Your Highness, having journeyed far, you must be weary from travel; we, your servants, are unworthy and can only welcome you here.” Princess Taiping did not respond directly, merely stepping down from her carriage and saying, “Let us discuss affairs in the residence.” So they all entered the palace. Once inside, Princess Taiping’s gaze swept over the assembled ministers. She said: “Minister Cui, while I was away from Chang’an, you were to secretly cultivate ties with the capable men of the court for our use; Minister Xiao, you were to monitor the movements of the Crown Prince—report every stir as it occurs.” Cui Shi, Xiao Zhizhong, and the others recounted the recent happenings in court. Princess Taiping said, “So, the Crown Prince has ma
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