Meng Xinzhu turned her head and no longer paid attention to the two concubines. Instead, she leaned on the window rafters and looked outside through the screen. People were kneeling on both sides of the street, and red lanterns were hung on all the shops and houses. It must be very festive after the lanterns are lit at night.
.Meng Xinzhu couldn’t help but think of China’s 50th National Day military parade, especially the uniform and dreamlike pace of the phalanx of soldiers. Every time
When she saw this place, she couldn't help but sigh. But on the National Day here, they were going to hold some kind of sacrifice. If it weren't for the thought of having the opportunity to leave the palace, she wouldn't be interested in participating. Because she thought that this time she would be
She wanted to escape, so she didn't let any of Ru'er and the others follow her. She was also afraid that she would become soft-hearted because of them.
Concubine Lin was sitting opposite Meng Xinzhu. She was paying attention to this concubine who had recently become a favored concubine. She heard that Concubine Zhu's songs were very moving. The emperor was attracted by her singing. Even the ten most talented princes in the country also
He praised her endlessly, but with her long-sick appearance, Concubine Lin actually
It was hard to imagine that the emperor would fall in love with her. Concubine Lin turned to look at Concubine Yue in the middle. She was closing her eyes to rest. Based on her understanding of Concubine Yue, it was impossible for this woman to let other women confuse the emperor.
But why doesn’t she react at all to Zhu Fei now? How strange!
The procession heading to Dongdu for sacrifices left Yuedu in a mighty manner and went north to Changshui. Once there, they took a boat to Dongdu. In the evening, Meng Xinzhu was packing his luggage in his tent when the Tenth Princess suddenly walked in
, "Sister-in-law, Bamboo Concubine, can your body still tolerate the hard work of traveling?"
Meng Xinzhu smiled and said, "I'm fine."
The tenth princess took Meng Xinzhu's arm and said, "If the emperor's wife is not tired, let's go for a walk."
"It's okay. I've been riding in the car all day and I really want to get some fresh air."
"Yes," the tenth princess said as she pulled Meng Xinzhu away, "I heard that we will arrive in Changshui tomorrow, and we will have to take a boat for several days. There will be no place to leave."
The sacrificial brigade was divided into three levels: outer, middle and inner. The royal family lived in the inner tent. Meng Xinzhu and the tenth princess walked around in the inner tent and sat by the bonfire. The tenth prince also sat beside them.
"Hao, where are Brother Huang and the others? Why aren't you with them?"
"I don't want to be with them. We've been talking about state affairs all day. Why don't we just relax here and enjoy the breeze and look at the night view."
Meng Xinzhu smiled, "It is really rare for someone as free and easy as the prince, who is not tempted by power."
"Hahaha, the emperor's sister-in-law praised me, little brother, it's not that I don't want to be tempted, it's just that I'm naughty by nature and I'm not qualified to be tempted."
"Fame, wealth, and power are like seductive poppies. You will be amazed by its beauty and temptation, but at the same time it will approach you like a snake. How many people in the world can be immersed in its beauty without losing sight of it?
Bitten by a snake?"
Hongde Longhao looked up at Zhu Fei. He couldn't help but squint his eyes, "Poppy? What is it?"
Meng Xinzhu couldn't help but laugh, "A kind of plant, the flowers are so beautiful when they bloom that people can't take their eyes away, but its fruit is a kind of poison. Anyone who gets it will fall into a dreamy state, nostalgic for that kind of plant."
I have no way to control myself anymore, so I can only rely on it day after day until my life is exhausted."
"Poppy! It is indeed fame, fortune and power. Once people get a taste of it, they will be reluctant to leave it. The metaphor of the emperor's wife is just right!"
"The Tenth Prince is so complimentary."
The tenth princess obviously had no interest in such a conversation, "Sister-in-law, the moon is high and the wind is quiet now, why don't you sing a song for us."
"That's right! Brother Chen has always wanted to hear the emperor's sister-in-law sing again."
"this……"
"Sister-in-law," the tenth princess took Meng Xinzhu's hand, waved it, and said coquettishly, "sister-in-law, just sing a song, sing a song from our hometown, please!"
Songs from her hometown? Meng Xinzhu was startled. Although she had read a lot of Ye Guo's books, none of them mentioned Ye Guo's songs. How could she sing them? She pursed her lips and thought for a moment. She might as well just sing a Cantonese song to make up for it.
.But she doesn’t like it very much
Listening to Cantonese songs, she searched for the few songs in her memory. Suddenly she remembered that she had heard a song called "Hanao Like Ice", which was the Cantonese version and was composed of guzheng and Xiao. It should be relatively good.
It fits the current era.
"Okay, then I'll sing a song." After saying that, she began to sing the song "Hanao Like Ice" a cappella.
"The gentle evening breeze blows freely/The sky is dark and quiet/The moon is in the mid-air/The night sky is shining brightly/Looking from a distance, my heart is still looking forward to contact
Have you ever illuminated the stars/The fire of love in my heart is still bright/The passion is blazing in my heart/My heart/I said why you are as cold and arrogant as ice
Stop pretending that your eyes convey affection/I hope you can break through the wall inside your heart
You are like a kite and I am like the breeze/helping you open your mind and fly into the sky
Today may leave an impression/His future may become an illusion/Prosperity is willing to let go and temperament has not let go/But you still seem to never feel relieved.”
Hongde, Longqiu and Longrun, who were discussing their trip to the Eastern Capital, suddenly heard bursts of singing coming from outside the tent. The tune was gentle and soft, but the language of the songs was not the language of the Moon Country. The two looked at each other and walked out of the room.
When I got out of the tent, I saw my tenth brother, the princess, and Concubine Zhu sitting by the fire, and the graceful singing voice was coming from Concubine Zhu.
After Meng Xinzhu finished singing, the tenth prince sighed: "What a beautiful melody, what a beautiful voice. Sister-in-law, although I didn't understand it completely, I really think Ye's dialect is very suitable for this song. Please sing this song."
Give it to my brother."
Meng Xinzhu laughed again, "The Tenth Prince is making things difficult for me. I only roughly remember the tune, but it's difficult to write the score."
Hongde Longhao felt very disappointed, "That's such a pity, such a pity."
"Nothing is perfect in the world. In fact, sometimes imperfections or regrets are also kind of beautiful."
Hongde Longhao looked up at Zhu Fei. Hongde Longqiu and Long Run were also savoring what she said. Long Hao seemed to have gained some virtue and was about to say it when he saw his two brothers standing at attention from the corner of his eye.
Outside the tent, "Have you finished talking about 'Poppy'?"
Hearing his words, Meng Xinzhu couldn't help but smile, while Long Qiu and Long Run looked confused.
"'Poppy'? What poppy?"
"Hahaha, I'll explain this later. My brother was also attracted by Zhu Fei's singing?"
Long Run nodded, "I have long heard that Zhu Fei and the Emperor's Wife are good at singing. Now that she sings her song, I know that what Long Hao said is true."
"Brother Six, when did I ever lie to you? Didn't you hear the song that the emperor's wife gave to me and Yu'er last time? Both the lyrics and the music are outstanding."
"Oh? I wonder if you are still lucky enough to hear it?"