The rising sun rises in the east, its rays penetrate through the forest trees, and the ground suddenly lights up. Birds begin to sing, welcoming the morning light.
I forced myself to suppress the uneasiness in my heart, silently thinking about Hongli's expression, and walked forward leisurely. Suddenly I heard footsteps coming from behind. Because I was upset, I didn't look back, so I walked to the side of the road, still walking slowly.
"Miss Xiaowen is getting more and more arrogant." Hongshi's sinister voice sounded beside him, and an unknown fire surged in his heart. His repeated concessions only made him push forward.
I stopped, walked over, looked at him, and said indifferently: "I have met Third Elder Brother, Third Elder Brother is very lucky." He glanced sideways at me and said, "After these days of recuperation, the girl's complexion is very good.
very good."
He sneered in his heart, but he smiled as brightly as a flower on his face and said: "My heart is magnanimous, my chest is bright, and my complexion is naturally very good."
Xu was surprised by the change in my attitude. He was stunned for a moment, but in an instant, he said angrily: "You really don't want your life."
I shivered in my heart, and my feet didn't feel any pain at all. I calmed down and said with a smile: "Although my slave's life is as cheap as an ant, it would be interesting to have a royal brother buried with me."
His face was slightly distorted, his eyes flashed with anger, and I regretted that my words just now were too cruel.
So, he suppressed a smile and said sincerely: "Third Brother, maybe what I said may not be pleasant to hear, but it is also what I mean from the bottom of my heart. As long as I work hard, even if I don't succeed, I will still be a prince with an honorable status. Besides, there are some
Things cannot be forced, and they are not something you can control or decide. In this case, why not let nature take its course. I have said this, and I hope Third Brother will not blame you."
I felt uneasy and didn't know what the consequences of saying this would be.
After a long time, the anger on his face disappeared and he regained his composure. He glanced at me coldly and said, "Don't meddle in other people's business in the future, lest you risk your life."
I had no choice but to smile. In his heart, he still believed that I had secretly helped Hongli. I shook my head and chuckled: "The third elder brother is too worried. I only do my own thing. Everything else has nothing to do with me. I don't care."
He'll be nosy." He said coldly: "Remember what you said." After saying that, he threw down his sleeves and left.
Although the sun was shining brightly, I could not feel any warmth at all, and my body felt chilly. I no longer felt the same state of mind as before, so I turned around and walked back.
After walking a few steps, she saw Juxiang running towards her panting. The little girl covered her heart and said, "Xiaowen, go back quickly."
She had a horrified look on her face and an anxious tone. I knew something must have happened in the pavilion, so I walked forward quickly and asked her, "What happened?"
She reached out and took my hand, held it tightly and said, "The queen is waiting for you in the pavilion." She felt her hand tremble slightly, so she patted her hand gently to express comfort.
Juxiang led me all the way into the inner courtyard and into my room. I was slightly startled, wondering why Nala was not in the main hall.
Through the gauze curtain, I saw her back to the door, staring at my bed. I walked behind her, and my heart tightened. On the bedside was Yinzhen's middle coat. Listening to Hongli, Yinzhen had to wear it for two days in a row.
In my room, I went to court directly from my room this morning. I should have changed out of these clothes. After I woke up, I went out directly, and I didn’t see him until now.
I was stunned for a moment, lowered my body, and said, "I have seen the Queen. She is very lucky."
She seemed to wake up from deep thought, and turned around, her face slightly dazed. After a while, she returned to her original dignity and tranquility.
There was a calm look on my face, and she looked at me quietly for a while, then said with a faint smile: "Xiaowen, sit down."
The standing Juxiang glanced at me quickly. I glanced at Juxiang, and she hurriedly closed the door and left.
I didn't know what she meant, and I secretly guessed that since there were rumors in the garden, she wouldn't propose marriage to me again this time.
Seeing me standing still, she sighed softly: "The girl is still angry about the last time I proposed marriage to you." I thought that she would not come here specifically for this matter, so I waited quietly for her next words.
She stood up, pulled me to sit next to her, and said, "Miss Xiaowen, do you know that the emperor will attend court at the end of the next two days and in the morning?"
I was slightly shocked. Since he succeeded to the throne, Yinzhen has been "diligently leading the world". He does not patrol, do not go hunting, and manages political affairs all year round. According to the statistics of later generations who studied Yongzheng, he reviewed memorials and contracts on average every day.
The 10 pieces were all handwritten with ink marks, and they were not faked by others. There was some soreness in my eyes, and I immediately understood why she came, and also understood the meaning of Hongshi's words. Although my heart was turbulent, I still had a smile on my face.
The gentleness in her eyes suddenly disappeared, and her eyes glowed with a cold light that wanted to kill people, and she said coldly: "I don't want anything like this to happen in the future."
I clasped my hands tightly in my sleeves, and he actually went to court early in the morning two days ago. His words of "gain and loss" rang in my mind again. All the grievances and dissatisfaction I had felt these days were released at this moment. It turns out that all of this is not
If I wait and endure it alone, I will always have him by my side, but I just don’t realize it or know it. Or maybe I am too focused on my own thoughts and my inner feelings, and I no longer have the energy to think about other things.
thing.
Suddenly, my heart felt warm, and a smile unconsciously escaped from the corner of my mouth.
When I came back to my senses, I saw that she was still looking at me quietly. I hurriedly suppressed a smile and said: "The emperor will never be absent from the court again. Please rest assured, queen."
After hearing this, the fierceness in her eyes gradually faded, and her face softened again. At this time, she became a dignified queen who is graceful and elegant.
Her eyes never left my face. At this time, she stared at me without blinking. After looking at me for a while, she sighed softly: "No wonder..., it's so similar."
Knowing the meaning of her words, he smiled lightly and remained silent.
She smiled and said: "The girl seems not to be afraid of anyone." She didn't want me to answer, I still smiled and said nothing. She continued: "Since the emperor cares so much about you, just serve you well. Don't
If you have too many worries, don’t pay attention to gossip. If you have any difficulties, just come to me.”
The gossip she said should be the rumors that I am like Ruoxi. I am the person involved, so why would I care about it? But when she said this, she really meant it for me. Although she was reluctant in her heart, she still stood up and showed humility to her.
Make a salute.
She is indeed an impeccable queen. I feel a little uncomfortable. Now that we have reached this point, can we do the same as her in the future and ignore Yinzhen and favor other women?
Thinking of this, my body couldn't help but tremble slightly. She seemed to have seen through my heart, with a sad look on her face, and said with a slight smile: "Xiaowen, don't ask too much of him, he is the emperor, and he is destined to have three palaces and six courtyards.
The more I think about it, the more pain I feel. She,...if she didn't care too much, how could she not only make it difficult for herself, but also hurt the emperor."
She felt uncomfortable in her heart, both for herself and for her. Her heart was too clear. She could do it, but could she really not think about it, not hear it, and not ask about it?
She looked at me silently for a while and said: "I am relieved that you like the emperor very much." I was stunned, and she patted my hand and said: "Be tolerant and open-minded, and you won't be sad. The emperor sees it."
He seems to be unkind, but that’s because others don’t know, but in fact, it’s because the emperor is too devoted.”
After saying that, he sighed softly, stood up and left.
After this incident, I felt as if I had taken a reassurance and my mood calmed down.
When he was busy, I wrote, read, and took care of the two people's residence in the inner courtyard. When he was free, I made a pot of tea, and the two of us drank tea together, talked and laughed, and lived a busy and comfortable life.
Although today's life is still the same as before, he still calls himself "Xiaowen", as if everything about Ruoxi has nothing to do with me. Sometimes I am confused, but then I think about it, the name is just a name for a person, and it doesn't matter what he calls it.
It doesn't matter, as long as you are clear in your heart.
Although I often remind myself secretly in my heart, my heart still feels sour and uncomfortable from time to time. I still feel that something is wrong, but I can't open my mouth to ask. Whenever this time, I always stare at him with sad eyes, but he always shakes his head with affection in his eyes.
.
It was not the right day. I was sitting under the tree in the courtyard, sipping tea silently. What happened that day suddenly came to my mind. Nala saw Yinzhen too clearly and said that he was too dedicated. It was not an exaggeration at all. Suddenly,
There was an idea in his mind. Could it be that he still had doubts.
I heard the sound of familiar footsteps. I hid my sadness and asked without looking back: "Is the emperor coming back for dinner today?"
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Shunzi was already standing in front of him. He said, "Why did Miss Xiaowen know it was me without turning around?" I chuckled and said, "I can predict things before I know it."
He scratched his head and looked confused. I couldn't help but laugh.
He said: "It's better not to talk nonsense. I can't always defeat you. Eunuch Gao asked me to deliver a message. Today the emperor and Prince Yi are coming to have dinner together." After saying that, he ran out in a hurry. I laughed again and then got up to go.
Prepare.
After the two of them sat down, I stepped forward and poured wine for them, then took two steps back and stood silently.
Yinzhen glanced at me with a warm expression, and said with a chuckle: "You haven't sat down yet, and there are no outsiders."
I smiled at him and sat down calmly. He smiled and glanced at the seat next to me. I shook my head lightly. He looked at me silently for a while and then stood up. I bit my lip and stood up. I slowly walked to sit next to him.
Thirteen was a little stunned at first, his eyes wandered on our faces for a while, then he smiled knowingly, and said to Yinzhen: "Brother, congratulations."
Yinzhen shook my hand under the table and said, "This is not your credit."
My face felt hot and I hurriedly took out my hand. Shisan shook his head slightly, smiled and was speechless. He lowered his head and began to eat slowly. Yinzhen glanced at me, pursed his lips and smiled softly, holding chopsticks for me.
She was in a happy mood, and her steps became lighter and lighter, followed by Ju Xiang who followed closely and yawned loudly.
I turned around and looked at her and said, "Little girl, if you feel sleepy, just go back. There's no need to remind me like this." Juxiang smiled and said, "You asked me to go back." I nodded helplessly, and she walked away.
I ran back, afraid that I would let her come back again. I sighed, shook my head lightly, and continued to move forward.
A gentle breeze blew across my face, the moonlight shone down softly, and the entire garden was shrouded in silver light.
Using the light, I found a smooth stone by the lake, sat on it, and lay down with my arms as a pillow.
He came back late in the past few days, and he didn't come back with meals. But there seemed to be nothing important in the court, so I sighed softly and put it aside, not wanting to think about it anymore. I looked at the night sky silently and let myself relax wholeheartedly.
A slight sigh came into my ears, as if there was someone else next to me. I was startled for a moment, and sighed in my heart, it turns out that there are people like me who can't sleep at night. I still looked at the bright moon, but didn't leave. Everyone has his own thing.
Everyone has different frustrations about their worries. Since it doesn’t affect me, I can’t meddle in other people’s business.
The sad and beautiful sound of the flute floated in the wind. I sat up and listened silently for a while, lingering and euphemistic, like crying and complaining.
He stood up hurriedly and followed the sound of the flute to the front.
Thirteen sat alone by the lake holding the flute, immersed in his own thoughts, seemingly unable to hear any sounds from the outside world, his eyes were empty and lifeless, as if he were an inanimate sculpture.
The sound of the flute was too melancholy, and I couldn't bear to listen to it any more, so I sighed heavily. Shisan suddenly looked back, and after being quiet for a while, he smiled and said, "I've disturbed your dream, but after counting the time, you should not be from the pavilion."
Came here from within.”
I didn't answer, but still stood there, feeling bitter in my heart. Thirteen looked at me with a smile and said, "You have got what you wanted, why are you still like this? If the emperor sees you, you should be sad."
Although he was teasing me with a smile, there was hidden pain in his eyes. I walked over, sat next to him, and said, "Don't suffer yourself. It's obvious that you can't let go. Why don't you go find it back?"
He was stunned for a moment, then picked up the wine bottle next to him and took a sip, then said with a wry smile: "Tie her to my side, but I can't guarantee that she can live freely and happily. So what if I get her back? It's better to let her be free."
I frowned and stared at him, and he took another sip of wine. Then, he raised his head slightly and looked at the starry sky. I pushed him, and he looked down at me and picked up the wine bottle again.
Seeing that he was about to drink again, I grabbed it and put it beside me, saying, "You don't understand women so much. You have spent more than ten years together. How can she live happily and comfortably without you?"
He shook his head and said with a wry smile: "At least she is still alive now." I was stunned, and then he said: "Although I am a prince, there are some things that I can't do anything about. Now my brother and I have offended each other for clearing our accumulated debts.
There are so many courtiers, but we can’t have any control over them.”
What he said was the truth. Ever since Yinzhen issued an order to check the deficit, it has always been carried out by Thirteen. During this process, Thirteen's attitude was that no one would be lenient as long as he suffered a deficit. Although Yinzhen supported him, it was true that
It offended many Manchu nobles and officials at all levels. These people were frightened and hated Thirteen. Of course, Thirteen could not let anything fall into the hands of these people.
She sighed helplessly and handed him the wine bottle. For a moment, she didn't know what to say.
After being silent for a while, something suddenly came to mind and he asked with a smile: "Why did you let me accompany Huan into the palace alone? Aren't you afraid that I have ulterior motives?"
He then took out a bottle of wine and handed it to me. I reached out and took it, leaned over and looked back, smiling and saying: "You took so much, are you planning to get drunk under the dim moonlight?"
Yeah?" He raised the wine bottle, I touched it with him, and he said, "Why do you want to ask about this?"
I took off my handkerchief and wiped the wine stains from the corner of my mouth, pursed my lips and said with a smile: "I have wanted to ask for a long time, but I always felt that the time was not right." He shook his head and chuckled: "Yinzhen, Yunxiang, Yunqi, Minmin.
"
He pinched his throat and learned how to do it perfectly. My face felt hot and I stretched out my hand to give him a shove. He ducked away and started laughing.
I said, "Were you there that day?"
He nodded, suppressed a smile, and sighed: "When you entered the house, I felt that there was something about you, very similar to Ruoxi back then, so I paid attention to your every move. That night, I also unintentionally
, I saw you drinking in the garden, and I wanted to have a deep talk with you, but I didn’t expect that as soon as I approached the pavilion, I heard you say such a long list of names. It’s okay for you to know ours, but you shouldn’t know, Minmin. I
I was surprised and carefully observed you for some days before making this decision."
I stayed for a while, then smiled and raised the wine bottle. Shisan shook his head slightly, touched me again, and said, "Brother, what do you call you now?"
A trace of sadness suddenly welled up in my heart. I felt a little lost and said, "Call my name."
Thirteenth said: "If you don't worry too much, why would the emperor be like this? Although he is a high-ranking emperor, he also has his difficulties."
I felt sad in my heart and said: "No matter what difficulties he has in his heart, as long as he can recognize me, I have nothing to ask for."
Thirteen said: "As long as you understand, I have always had a question in my mind..."
Before he finished speaking, I already knew what he wanted to ask, so I sighed softly: "Don't ask, I don't know what's going on."
In the middle of the moonlight, the two of us were already a little drunk. We threw away the empty pots in our hands and asked Thirteen with a smile: "Why didn't you go back home today?" Thirteen looked at me and seemed to be hesitant. Although I was confused in my heart, I still said
Still said: "It's okay not to talk about the matters in the court."
He leaned over, knocked on my head, and said, "The problem of not being honest is still there."
Seeing me rubbing my forehead and glaring at him, Thirteen suppressed the smile on his face and said: "This Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet is supposed to be a big event. Brother Huang means that Brother Eight and Brother Ninth should