There was silence in the Lanshan courtyard, and the moonlight shone on the pool in the center of the corridor, giving it a faint luster.
Su Yan changed his clothes, took off the osmanthus bell and carefully placed it on the folded clothes, hugged the big pillow, and threw his head back. It felt so comfortable!
Time passed little by little. Although the soft bed and quilt were tens of thousands of times more comfortable than inside the carriage, I just couldn't sleep. I tossed and turned for more than half an hour, staring dryly, saying something indescribable.
It was gradually spreading in her heart.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Su Yan was so excited that he sat up in fright. There was a clear ringing of bells outside the door, and it seemed like someone was moving around.
It was now midnight, and the person who could still bear the sleepiness and knock on someone's door was most likely a thief! She scanned the room with her eyes, picked up a copper basin from the corner of the door and tiptoed to the door.
"Who?" Su Yan tried her best to sound calm. She peeked through the crack in the door to see what was going on outside, but she couldn't see anything clearly in the darkness.
"Who are you?" The voice was cold, without any emotion. It was a woman.
Su Yan breathed a sigh of relief, "Girl, you must have gone to the wrong place."
"I don't know that an outsider has entered. Who are you and how did you get in? How come you are living in my room?"
Su Yan was taken aback. From what she heard, did she mean she didn't know she existed?
Suddenly, the door banged, and she felt a cool breeze blowing against her back. She quickly ducked behind the door.
A corner of the black dress floated in, and then a slim and graceful girl appeared. She was wearing a floor-length dress with wide sleeves, which made her skin color look like ice and snow. There was only a simple white orchid hosta in her hair. She did not laugh, nor get angry, nor do she care.
Fendai's cheeks showed a hint of displeasure.
"Who sent you here?"
This time, there was a big misunderstanding. Su Yan was so anxious that he spoke incoherently: "I...I'm not...it's Zuo Qing! Not entirely. There must be a misunderstanding. I just took office and I don't know the rules here. There is something offensive here."
Please forgive me."
Having said this, she felt strange again. The Changsun family was married to the Mo family, and Zuo Qing was Mo Fei's adopted son. There shouldn't be any feud between them. Even if the Changsun Yue was young and ignorant and wanted to tease the new gentleman, he should know it.
As someone brought by Zuo Qing, how could he be in awe of him? How could he be so ignorant and reckless?
There were few drastic changes in the woman's cold expression. She walked around her and said: "I live alone in Lanshan Courtyard. No one has ever moved in. Even if Zuo Qing gets confused, he shouldn't be here. It seems like you are someone
He was offended somewhere."
Su Yan remembered that the eldest grandson, Yue Qian, had previously warned Wan not to call Zuo Qing by his first name... It seemed that this woman was very distinguished!
She added: "Since you are here, you can stay here first, and I will send someone to help you clean up a guest room tomorrow."
Su Yan was overjoyed and wanted to hug her thigh immediately, "Good people are rewarded, so I'd rather be respectful than obey. Thank you girl for your kindness!"
Before leaving, the woman gave her a strange look. She felt uneasy, but she couldn't tell what was strange.
In the south of Ruoshui City, a fast horse galloped past and stopped at the back door of a hidden house. The black figure jumped off the horse and strode over. At the same time, the door was opened a crack, and he quickly entered.
As the old man in front walked through the pergola, he became more and more panicked. It seemed that the person sitting in the door not far away was not a human being, but a god.
After the old man informed him, he stepped aside. He took off the brocade bag on his back, stepped in, and knelt on the ground with a plop. On the moonlight-moistened floor, the outline of the god's mansion could even be reflected.
The man in front of me has a majestic face and a powerful temperament. He is Prince Masagi 'Kamasa' who controls the 3,000-person patrol force in Kyoto. And as early as nine years ago, he was the commander-in-chief of thousands of troops. The current situation has changed.
The old and the new were replaced, and the former power was suppressed from all sides, leaving only a mere three thousand soldiers.
In the opinion of Mo Fei, the leader of the current Shangshutai, he is not worthy of being an opponent at all.
Ge Zheng helped him up, his eyes full of love and guilt, "We haven't seen you for many years, how are you?"
He raised his head with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty has entrusted you to an unworthy person. Su Ming has let you down!"
Ge Zheng smiled kindly, but even his smile could not hide the bitterness in his heart, "He has prepared the plan for so long just to get close to me and eliminate that person. Since everyone has the same purpose, let's take a look at him.
Do you have the ability to stir up trouble?"
"Your Majesty, there is one thing that Su Ming really doesn't understand. You knew that Zuo Qing was using A Yan, so why did you still order me to hand A Yan over to Zuo Qing? Aren't you afraid that he would hurt A Yan?!"
"Zuo Qing will do anything for revenge, but he will not kill innocent people indiscriminately. I believe in the blood of the Xuan clan, and I believe in his father even more."
Su Ming felt uneasy no matter what. He felt that Zuo Qing was full of conspiracy from the beginning. Every word he said had a purpose. If he was allowed to stay with Ayan, he would be pushing her forward with his own hands.
A fire pit? He can't do it, let alone do it!
"My lord, you must not do it! Zuo Qing is very scheming and ruthless. In order to gain a foothold in Ruoshui, he did not hesitate to admit his thief as his father and work for Mo Fei. His hands were stained with so much blood! Aren't you going to take Ayan away?
As long as you give the order, I will immediately lead people to rescue her! If you insist on revenge, there is no need to risk your biological daughter!"
Ge Zheng shouted sternly: "Su Ming! At this time, I have made a decision and there is no doubt about it."
Su Ming's eyes were bloodshot and his whole body was shaking violently.
"Child, do you know what it feels like to look at your enemy every day? I envy Zuo Qing. He can take action for revenge, and he takes every step without hesitation. And I, knowing that my benefactor is an enemy, can only swallow my anger. Those
I can only swallow the secrets and pain! Now I finally have the opportunity, and this will be my only chance! Don't worry, I will secretly send someone to protect Ayan."
Su Ming looked at the seemingly amiable prince in front of him, with hatred burning in his eyes.
He knows that this chess game has begun and no one can stop easily, but who is the chess piece and who is playing with whom is still unknown!
The next morning, just after the rooster crowed, the leaves were rustling, and a few wild birds emerged from the tree crowns, shrinking into black spots the size of rice grains in the air. Su Yan stretched and opened all the doors and windows in the room, and the garden scenery poured into the room like a spring.
She took out her old clothes and put them on. She couldn't help but look down at the hem of her clothes and gently stroked them with her fingers. The gaps between the dark lines and the long-worn lines made her surprisingly stable.
After finishing dressing and dressing up, she reached out and was about to hang up the bell, but her movement stopped suddenly. She smiled helplessly and hung it in front of her eyes. The sunlight slipped through the smooth and shiny bronze surface, and the dazzling light shone on her face and in her eyes.
, two eyes as big as pearls, now only two shining bells remain.
I found a new lacquered wooden box, placed it properly, and stuffed it into the package I brought with me.
When she opened the door, a white shadow passed by, and with a scream, the man knocked her back into the house. She just barely managed to stand still, and when she looked up, she saw that there were enemies on the same road, and it was this little kid again!
Changsun Yue crossed his arms and bared his teeth. When he looked up, he was shocked and asked, "Why are you okay?!"
Su Yan snorted, "When I met a person, he loved to make fun of others. Little did he know that if the joke got too big, he would set himself on fire!"
Changsun Yue was very smart and immediately understood the meaning behind these words. At this time, his face turned pale with fright and he quickly asked: "Did she blame me?!"
Su Yan ignored her and walked outside the door, shaking his head but keeping silent. Changsun was so anxious that he kept complaining, "These dandies, how could I have been caught if it weren't for them! No, I have to
Hurry home and hide!"
There was a sound and the door across the pond was opened. The two of them looked at each other and happened to meet her eyes.
Su Yan excitedly waved to her and walked over.
Changsun Yue was about to run away, but was caught by Su Yan. He could only salute the woman respectfully, "Hello, Mr. Ge!"
Su Yan's smile froze on her face, and her mind suddenly became chaotic. She seemed to have thought of something, but it was suddenly smashed to pieces. She had no clue at all. Until the ringing of the bell that was approaching gradually woke her up.
Changsun Yue whispered in her ear that she was the mistress of Lanshan Courtyard, Miss Singing Buddha.
Buddha... Buddha! She suddenly remembered that their mother, who died young, loved the Buddha flower the most!
Suddenly, the years flowed back from her, stirring up thousands of waves. Her eyes were a little moist, and she gritted her teeth to hold back tears.
Changsun Yue pushed her, and Su Yan came back to her senses and hurriedly saluted. When she raised her head, she caught a glimpse of the bell hanging on the waist of the Buddha. She felt mixed emotions in her heart.
She asked: "Are you here to take her to Shuyoutang?"
The eldest grandson replied hurriedly: "Mr. Ge clearly sees that, that's right."
Su Yan nodded dully and was in a daze for a while, "Well, I still have to go to Shuyou Hall, so I won't disturb Mr. Ge."
Fo Zhen looked at her with a puzzled face, while Su Yan had to stay where he was and wait for a response. It was either a matter of leaving or not, which was extremely embarrassing. Changsun Yue interrupted, "Mr. Ge went to Qingping Hall so early. Those newcomers
I’m afraid the students are still dreaming about spring and autumn!”
Fo Zha smiled perfunctorily and said goodbye first.
Su Yan and Chang Sun Yue saluted her and said goodbye together. When Fo Zhen's figure disappeared completely, they let out a sigh of relief. Just now, they almost collapsed from holding back their breath.
Changsun Yue asked her, "Sir, although Mr. Ge cannot be easily provoked, you are not so afraid of her."
Su Yan hesitated, "The word "fear" has never been uttered in my mouth! It's just that he is a senior, and as a newcomer, I should respect him more. How to express this respect is to be afraid and fearful
, Only in this way can they feel that we have a heart of awe."
Changsun Yue suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly.
Changsun Yue took Su Yan to register first, and then went to Wanchaofang to collect daily necessities.
The steward of Wanchaofang was a frail scholar with good features. His eyes lit up when he saw Su Yan. He greeted Su Yan and gave him gifts. Changsun Yue said that this man had a great background. He was Xilou, the second son of the Yan Kingdom. According to rumors,
It is said that Young Master Xilou is not favored by King Yan. A few years ago, the palace captured several secret agents of Yan State. In order to prove his innocence, King Yan sent Xilou to Rongguo as a hostage. This makes people believe Xilou even more
The fact that he is not favored. But he did not expect that he became successful as a proton and became the head of Wanchaofang. This is the first time in the world!
Su Yan was too lazy to ask about these things and took the opportunity to ask about Fo Zhen. Changsun Yue was quite interested in talking about these things and continued: "She is the youngest daughter of General Ge Zheng. Like me, she has been in the academy since she was a child. But it's a pity that although she is
She is good-looking, but her temperament is too withdrawn. She wears a bitter and hateful face all day long, but she has never really smiled. Therefore, in the academy, she is described as an iceberg, and no one wants to get even an inch closer.
!”
Su Yan frowned, and his smile dimmed instantly. A wound somewhere in his heart suddenly opened a crack and spread quickly.
After leaving Wanchaofang, Changsun Yue took Su Yan to Shuyou Hall to get acquainted with it, and to find out the landmarks along the way to avoid getting lost in the future.
From Wanchaofang to Shuyou Hall, you have to pass through Qingping Hall, then walk hundreds of steps around the gravel path in the garden, and finally cross the winding covered bridge.
Shuyoutang has only one main hall and four side halls, which are connected in series and stretched out in rows on the left and right. They are built on the stone beach. They are surrounded by strange stones of different colors, which shine with colorful light in the sun. The stone beach
Outside is the plum forest, with only the skinny tree trunks left.
The sun was shining brightly, and the gauze curtains were rolled up high, revealing the red doors and windows. Books were spread out on the floor, and several little bookboys were drying books to drive away insects.
The smoke from the incense burner rises, and the flowers and plants diffuse the fragrance. It is quiet and leisurely, and has a unique antique flavor.
Changsun Yue called the boy to come over and see him. They stood there and looked at each other. They were very reluctant but did not dare to disobey. They only saluted from a distance and immediately hid in the house.
The eldest grandson said with embarrassment: "Don't worry, they are used to being pampered. Only the children of high officials in the school can control them."
Su Yan was curious and asked her: "Are all the students in Shuyoutang such a virtuous people?"
Changsun Yue said: "There are eight students here, all of them are arrogant, just because their fathers are high officials, like Sun Ziliang, his father is the brother-in-law of Master Fang, the Minister of Rites, and Nangong Jinguan, her father
They are the Minister of Justice and Changsun Xi. Her background is even greater. She is the future heir of the Changsun family! Although the remaining ones do not have an official father, their mothers are even more powerful: Zhong Zhuo and Ran Ying, one is Duan
The concubine’s nephew is our Majesty’s favorite concubine, and the other is a descendant of King Zhao’s family. How can they not be arrogant? By the way, there is another one, I don’t know where he comes from, his name is Xu Ziya, he never gets close to others,
Everyone calls him Old Weird Xu! Like Liang Qiluo, he is a guy who is not easy to mess with." After saying this, he also felt funny.
Su Yan sneered, "How come you missed one?"
Changsun Yue blinked his eyes and looked at her innocently. Su Yan gloated, "And you, a little girl who likes to tease others, is as timid as a mouse, and has naive and short-sighted ideas!"
Changsun Yue laughed. Well, why did Mr. Su say this? Well, I have something to do, so I should go first...