At dawn, we came out of the east of the forbidden city and surrounded Qiancao.
The red flag flies toward the sun, and the white horse suddenly faces the wind.
Draw the golden arrowhead with your back hand and turn over to control the angle bow.
Thousands of people pointed at the spot, and a goose fell into the cold sky.
——"Viewing Wei Bo He Xianggong's Hunting" Zhang Hu (Tang Dynasty)
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It was already half of the night, and the two of them were still talking happily.
Changsun Yanxing ordered his maid to warm wine and serve dishes, and they chatted while eating.
Changsun Yanxing changed the topic and said: "Fu'er, I have heard some rumors about Her Royal Highness recently, you must be careful.
Let me tell you, take advantage of this opportunity to bow your head and plead guilty, hand over military power, leave the military affairs here to others, and return to Chang'an as soon as possible to marry Qingluan."
Bai Fu smiled slightly and said: "I have also heard about Queen Zhang's cousin. Qingluan wrote to me specifically to explain, so that I don't misunderstand. I believe Her Royal Highness. We have gone through so many things to get together.
You won’t be easily taken advantage of.”
The eldest grandson, Yan Xing, stared at Bai Fu for a long time and said solemnly: "Fu'er, this doesn't sound right. Don't be careless.
The whole world knows what happened between you and Qingluan. At this moment, there is still an unscrupulous villain showing up. It is really unreasonable.
What’s even more incredible is that not only did His Majesty not intervene, but the Queen even fanned the flames and added fuel to the flames.
This matter is very strange and must be doubted. The sinister nature of the human heart is more terrifying than any poisonous snakes and beasts, far more than you can imagine..."
Having said this, the eldest grandson Yanxing knelt down and stood up, picked up a pot of warm wine, poured himself a glass, and drank it himself.
Bai Fu knew that Changsun Yanxing's next words must have profound meaning, so he quickly calmed down and listened attentively.
The eldest grandson Yan Xing asked: "Did you know that your master's wife, Mrs. Xue, is the beloved daughter of Princess Taiping?"
Bai Fu nodded.
Changsun Yanxing slowly turned the wine cup in his hand, and the amber wine in the cup swayed, like time rippling, making yesterday reappear.
The eldest grandson Yan Xing's face glowed, as if recalling many green past events, and he said slowly: "Back then, the eccentric Xue Zhao was the most beautiful woman in Chang'an, and was the most beloved granddaughter of Emperor Wu Zhao. The young master who pursued her was a talented young man like
There are countless crucian carp crossing the river.
Among the many suitors, I stood out and was the one who would not give in. I was only one step away from success.
Just then, your master appeared.
Although your master comes from a poor family, he is very talented, has a proud and distinctive temperament, and is completely different from the children of our aristocratic families.
Xue Zhao fell in love with your master at first sight. Regardless of the disparity in status and worldly opinions, he put aside his reserve and pursued your master crazily.
The two went through all kinds of difficulties and dangers and finally came together.
Although I was defeated, I was convinced that I had lost.
However, because of our love rivals, even though your master and I are both extremely proud, we have never become lifelong friends."
After saying that, Changsun Yanxing drank the wine in one gulp.
Although the eldest grandson Yanxing only spoke a few words, you can imagine how much this incident stimulated such a charming, suave and free-spirited man like the eldest grandson Yanxing.
Bai Fu didn't know how to comfort him, so he could only silently fill the wine glass for Changsun Yanxing.
Changsun Yan Xingyu said earnestly: "Don't underestimate the importance of being in the same family. Class is like a looming gap. You may not take it seriously on weekdays, but at critical moments, it is a fatal chasm.
In order to prove to the world that he is worthy of Xue Zhao, your master gave up Xuanmen practice and chose to join the world completely, assisting Princess Taiping to reach the pinnacle of power.
For this reason, he stayed up late, slept late, and forgot to eat and drink, so that he neglected Xue Zhao and his daughter.
The political enemies knew that your wife and children were your master's weaknesses, so they set up a poisonous plan, took advantage of the situation, and sent Huajian's successor to seduce Xue Zhao, and finally alienated the couple, eradicated Princess Taiping's remaining party, and caused a human tragedy..."
Changsun Yanxing's memories contain more details than Wu Zhao's account.
The white silver teeth clenched, the knuckles crackled, and the hard clouds were crushed into pieces.
Bai Fu stood up, bowed deeply, and gritted his teeth and said: "I beg you, sir, to tell me the names of the political enemies who framed my master and the successors of the Huajian sect. I must cut them into pieces!"
Changsun Yanxing shook his head and said: "As for that political enemy, your master has already given up and reconciled with him, so why do you need to get involved in it again.
I can tell you the name of the successor of the Huajian Sect, his name is Zhang Luxu, and he is the illegitimate son of Wu Zhao's male favorite Zhang Changzong.
After Xue Zhao died, Zhang Luqi's whereabouts were also unknown. I once suspected that he had been silenced. Now it seems that since he has descendants, he should not be dead.
I suspect that this young master of the Dou family who suddenly appeared in Chang'an and openly pursued the princess is a disciple of Zhang Luxu.
Don't underestimate the disciples of the Huajian Sect. Their martial arts skills may be far inferior to yours, but their ability to understand women's thoughts and seduce their desires is beyond the reach of ordinary men like us.
Back then, Xue Zhao was more in love with your master than Jin Jian. He didn't even look down on the best royal family members and young masters, but he only had a crush on Zhang Lu. This shows that there is something strange in this.
Never challenge human nature! Even if it is true love.
Chang'an is also a battle. This battle is no less than the Jianghuai rebellion. You must not be careless."
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Changsun Yanxing's worries are not without reason.
Princess Qingluan, who is far away in Chang'an, is facing this battle alone.
After the banquet that day, Queen Zhang came to Princess Qingluan's palace and said to Princess Qingluan: "Luan'er, don't blame Qian'er. My cousin is a fool. He was raised by his grandmother and grew up in Luoyang.
In the powder pile of Rongguo Mansion, there are sisters who live all day long. They only love music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and don’t know much about secular etiquette."
Princess Qingluan was relieved.
Even though Queen Zhang said so, from that day on, every day when the palace door opened, a palace maid would come to Princess Qingluan's palace with a large pot of blooming flowers, saying that it was planted by Mr. Dou.
These seasonal peonies, peonies, camellias and other flowers are not only valuable, but also extremely difficult to grow, so they are not something ordinary people can grow.
Each pot of flowers was accompanied by a precious letter. Dou Qian wrote a poem for Princess Qingluan every day in elegant European handwriting.
The poems are either graceful or resentful, and every word expresses the pain of lovesickness, revealing the admiration, expectation and love for Princess Qingluan.
"Young and green Zi Jin, my heart is so long. Even if I don't go, Zi Ning will not inherit the sound?"
Qingqingzi wears it, and I think about it for a long time. Even if I don't go, Zi Ning won't come?
Picking me up and reaching me, I'm at the city gate. Not seeing me for one day is like me for three months!"
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"Where do people go in the eternal night? There is no sound. The incense pavilion is hidden, the eyebrows are narrowed, and the moon is about to sink.
Fighting forbearance and not looking for each other? Resenting the lonely quilt. Change my heart for yours, and then we will know and remember each other deeply."
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From these poems, it can be seen that Dou Qian was emotionally agitated but helpless, deeply sad and deeply hurt. He not only resented Princess Qingluan, but also revealed the deep affection in his heart, which made people linger endlessly.
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In addition, Dou Qian would enter the palace every day at the You hour and play a piece of music for Empress Zhang.
Queen Zhang's Kunning Palace is not far from Princess Qingluan's palace. Dou Qian's piano skills are unparalleled in the world. He can pass through the clouds and the sky across many palaces and play in Princess Qingluan's palace for three days, leaving endless lingering sounds.
Each piano sound echoes the poems sent to Princess Qingluan by the morning sun that day. They are all specially composed music for these love words.
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The sun sets in the west, the sky is filled with colorful clouds, and the afterglow of the setting sun reflects the roofs of the Ming Dynasty palaces into a gorgeous rose color.
Princess Qingluan's heart was disturbed and she was very depressed. She sat on the swing under the green vines, frowning, swinging on the swing one after another.
Princess Qingluan's maid Yuan Xiaoer recited these poems, and a line of clear tears rolled down her cheeks silently. She sighed and said: "The heart cannot be changed. I am crazy about love, so I want to change it. But if I can't change it, it will increase my resentment."
Worry. There is nothing more to write about the resentment of a boudoir than this. Such words are rarely seen in the poetry of ancient and modern poets.
Your Highness, Mr. Dou is the most infatuated man in the world!"
The little lantern joked: "This Mr. Dou is a handsome man, and his talent is unparalleled in the world. The poems he wrote to you are written over and over again, tender as water, and touching. It is not like General Bai's letters, which are dry and straightforward.
They are all talking about military affairs and have no idea what our princess is thinking."
Princess Qingluan glared and scolded: "You little girl, if you dare to talk nonsense again, I will kick you out of the palace."
Little Lantern hurriedly stuck out his tongue, made a face, pulled Princess Qingluan's sleeve and said coquettishly: "I'm just joking, please don't take it seriously, Your Highness."
Princess Qingluan said sternly: "Brother Fu risked his life, fought bravely, protected the country and the people, and restored peace to the millions of people in Jianghuai. How can a heroic man like him be compared to the young master who recited poems and wrote poems?"
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I am a princess of the Tang Dynasty, and I put my family and country first in everything I do.
Although Brother Fu could not be by my side, he greeted me with greetings and made peace, but he prevented the devastation of the Jianghuai River, the displacement of the people, and the separation of their flesh and blood, allowing countless parents, wives, and children to reunite with their families and stay together for a long time.
Brother Fu's move is the greatest love for me! If our love lasts for a long time, how can we stay together day and night..."
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The source of the poem in this chapter:
"Young and green Zi Jin, my heart is so long. Even if I don't go, Zi Ning will not inherit the sound?"
Qingqingzi wears it, and I think about it for a long time. Even if I don't go, Zi Ning won't come?
Picking me up and reaching me, I'm at the city gate. Not seeing me for one day is like me for three months!"
——"Zi Jin" Anonymous [Pre-Qin]
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"Where do people go in the eternal night? There is no sound. The incense pavilion is hidden, the eyebrows are narrowed, and the moon is about to sink.
Fighting forbearance and not looking for each other? Resenting the lonely quilt. Change my heart for yours, and then we will know and remember each other deeply."
——"Complaining of Heartfelt Love: Where Will You Go in the Everlasting Night" Gu Kui (Five Dynasties)