Between the vast sea of ​​clouds

"Xie Yuan? I've never heard of it."

Xie Yuanqian said politely: "Young Master Shao will hear from time to time in the future."

The servant served the tea and exited the water pavilion. Shao Ming looked at her indifferently, lifted the cup of tea and blew gently, and said, "Really, Miss Xie is really funny."

Xie Yuan said interestingly: "What do you think, Mr. Shao?"

"It's not that good. With all due respect, Miss Xie." Shao Ming took out the letter of unknown origin and said coldly, "Miss Xie should be very clear about what this thing is."

Shao Ming casually threw away the letter paper and let it fall into the water. The bright red cinnabar melted in the water instantly, and the patterns on the paper faded away. I don't know what the hell is going on in Chenzhou, and from Chenzhou to Minzhou... Minzhou is the territory of maritime merchants, even Chenzhou has no right to intervene. Don't think that with Xie Qi, you can cover the sky with one hand, I advise you to use your brains , Don’t let people see the joke. If you want to tamper with the Shao family’s territory, you couldn’t do it before, and you can’t do it now.”

He put down the teacup in his hand, with thin ice-like alienation and indifference hidden in his eyes, and sarcastically said: "The Shao family has lived by the sea for generations, if you have any good deeds in the wilderness, you seldom have a good time. In this case, In today's peaceful and prosperous age, the Li family has already withdrawn from Bahuang, which can be regarded as an example. Our Shao family has no intention of staying, and we will officially withdraw from Bahuang after everything is cleared. Miss Xie, if there are no accidents, there is no need to visit in the future gone."

Xie Yuan smiled, seemed to find it very interesting, and didn't answer right away, Shao Ming didn't want to talk to her at first, seeing her pretending to be profound, he felt even more annoyed, his brows were slightly frowned, but he didn't show it, and said gently: "As long as the Wu family in Hezhou is here for one day, you can only stay in Lingnan. However, Lingnan is very beautiful, so it's okay to stay longer."

After waiting for a while, Xie Yuan still didn't speak, Shao Ming had lost his patience, and just about to call someone to see off the guests, the woman in the green robe suddenly said: "You are wrong, Young Master Shao."

Only then did Shao Ming realize that something was weird, he suddenly pushed the table away and got up, the teacup on the table slipped down, but was firmly held in his hand, Shao Ming saw those hands covered with scars, and finally understood why she He hadn't exposed his hands from his sleeves, and he was just about to call out for someone, but the owner of those hands had already covered his eyes. Shao Ming tried his best to support the edge of the table, but no matter what, he couldn't make a sound. He heard the man say contemptuously: "The Wu family is nothing, as for Xie Qi? That's even more trash."

"As for the Shao family, it's just..."

The sky was gloomy and it was raining heavily. Qingping received the decree to go to the palace to bid farewell today. The situation was urgent when he went to Chenzhou this time. He only prepared half of the ceremonial guards for the trip, so he had to leave Chang'an in the afternoon.

She remembered that she went to visit Wen Tianfu's mansion yesterday. Mr. Wen was very kind. Knowing that she was leaving soon, she took a written letter and handed it to her, saying: "I had some old friends in the past, and now they are also in Chen As the state is an official, if Li Shizhong encounters any difficulties, he can go to trouble them as much as possible, and I think he will be able to help out because of the old man's face."

These words are too modest, Wen Tianfu has been Minister of the Ministry of Rites for more than ten years, and is a veteran of Gu Ming, who can not buy her account.Qingping knew that this was her getting closer to him, so he comforted himself by the way.Chen Kaiyi picked up the selection of servants from her hands, and easily took all the credit.The new emperor soon had a substantial harem, with a hundred flowers blooming and colorful, and he commended his able courtiers. Lord Chen was in a good mood recently, and when he passed by Qingping's secretary, he had to pretend to be aloof from world affairs.

She probably pretended to be too ruthless, and she was invited by Jingzhao Mansion to drink tea a few days ago. Miss Six of the Chen family rode a horse in the downtown area and trampled many passers-by. He said: "Do you know who I am? My sister is Chen Kaiyi, Director of the Ministry of Rites, Chen, what are you doing, how dare you arrest me? What kind of official is Jing Zhaoyin, let me go!"

It is said that this matter once became a joke in the streets and alleys. Ms. Chen Liu's sentence "My sister is Chen Kaiyi" led the trend in Chang'an, and even entered the legendary storybook, which greatly improved the dry lines of the dudes and added a new touch. bright colors.

One day when Qingping was on his way back to his residence, he happened to pass by a teahouse, and heard a storyteller slapping the gavel, saying: "Guests, please listen, that woman came from outside the city on horseback, and took away that beautiful man with a whip. Arrogantly said: "Anzhi, who is my sister? At this time, the black-clothed knight drew his sword and kicked over the prodigal son. It was like opening a dyeing workshop. There are blue, white and red, but only a cup of tea. The woman was lying on the ground dying, the servant was wailing loudly, the dude still said: "Do you know who my sister... is, before she finished speaking, the knight's long sword was drawn, and her head fell to the ground in an instant..."

The crowd in the hall immediately erupted, cheering and cheering, the waiter took the opportunity to add tea and fruits, and made another small sum of money.

Qingping almost laughed out loud in the sedan chair, thinking that Chen Kaiyi had such a younger sister, he might not dare to continue to show off with her.

When she thought of these things, she felt very ridiculous again.He didn't even hear the warning from the palace man leading the way, the palace man was anxious, grabbed her by the sleeve and said: "Master Li, Master Li, this way!"

Qingping almost took another road, seeing the deep flowers and trees, green tiles and red walls, he knew that the road was leading to the harem.She couldn't help but think of the servants who were chosen for Chu Jun at that time, but it was a pity that they had no face to see, and she really didn't know what Chu Jun's expression was when they saw it.

I'm afraid I won't be able to see him anymore, Qingping lowered his eyes, feeling very sorry.She once thought about spending a lifetime with Chu Jun, but how could she have thought that the so-called impermanence of the world probably refers to this behind a group of smeared servants?She was not sentimental about this, since the day Chu Jun ascended the throne, she had not expected much from this man.If Chu Jun was just a prince, Qingping felt that he could still have a good talk with her. After going to the fief anyway, the sky is high and the emperor is far away, so it is not up to him to decide how to live this day.But the emperor, for the emperor, once he took this step, he no longer has the emotions of ordinary people. The more ordinary, the more precious, it is hard to tell whether it is lamentable or pathetic, everything has a price, she has kept it in her heart .

She couldn't help but think of the kiss that night, and her cool skin became hot in her palm.She once held this man's hand, and the hand that held life, death, and power turned out to be the same as that of ordinary people. Her palms were a little rough, with messy palm lines, and they were soaked in sweat and tightly clasped.

Qingping followed the palace servants into the Palace of Qinzheng, Chu Jun was still reviewing the memorial, when he saw her coming, he stopped writing, and said, "You're here?"

The palace people on both sides quietly exited the palace, Qingping didn't see Liu Zhen, sighed in her heart, not knowing whether the two of them would have a day to talk, she saluted and said: "Your Majesty Li Qingping pays his respects."

Chu Jun coughed a few times, covered his mouth, and said in a hoarse voice, "Let's get down."

Qing Ping glanced at her and saw that her lips were pale and her eye sockets were slightly blue, obviously she was unwell.But there are still many memorials on the imperial case to be approved, she originally came with the intention of reading a joke, but at this moment, her interest faded, and she just said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Chu Jun sighed lightly and slowly, looked at her with complicated eyes, and said, "It's a long way to Chenzhou this time, so you should be careful. Regarding the Taimiao, I have ordered the state shepherd of Chenzhou to choose another auspicious place, but The flood in Chenzhou has not subsided, and it will take some time to delay."

Qing Ping bowed and saluted, and said: "No, I will abide by the holy order and will not disappoint Your Majesty's entrustment."

She stood for a while without hearing Chu Jun's words, so she raised her head abruptly, only to see Chu Jun was looking at her, her lips were tightly pursed, and her eyes were a little cold.The lingering love and mingling of fish and water that night seems to be still in front of us, but at this moment, only the emperor and his courtiers are standing in this palace. other.

Qing Ping was silent for a while, then said: "Your Majesty, if there is nothing wrong, I will take my leave."

So she turned and left, after thinking about it, she turned around and saluted, and said: "Although the government affairs are busy, your majesty must also take care of your body. Overwork can easily damage your mind. If you take a break occasionally, you won't delay important matters if you think about it. There is still the cabinet, please take care of your Majesty."

There was a hint of warmth in Chu Jun's eyes, and just as he was about to speak, a voice from the palace came from outside the palace door, saying, "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhou, please see me."

Qingping suddenly felt that he shouldn't be here. Chu Jun already had a harem who was considerate and considerate. When she was sick, someone would greet her with care. She was just a mere courtier, and she could do what she wanted, so why bother to say so much.

She didn't hesitate any longer, turned and left again.But Chu Jun said coldly: "The previous dynasty did not allow the harem to set foot, did they forget the rules? Ask him to go down, fine him a monthly salary of three months, and confine him for half a year."

The palace people outside the palace gate also felt His Majesty's anger, and hurriedly passed the order.This farce was a bit ridiculous, Qingping was a few steps away from the gate of the palace, the man behind coughed and said: "Stop."

Hearing that she was coughing badly, Qing Ping didn't look back, and said: "Your Majesty, are you going to invite an imperial physician?"

"No need." Chu Jun said, "Come here."

Qing Ping walked back to Majesty Dan again, watching her cough a few times, Chu Jun was rarely in such a mess in front of her, it almost made her forget that she is also a human being, a person who will be born, grow old, sick and die, and have joy, anger, sorrow and joy.Qingping was in a trance for a moment, it turned out that she once regarded Chu Jun so high that she couldn't see her face, leaving behind everything that was gorgeous and empty, she finally saw Chu Jun clearly, her ambition, her desire for power , respectful and obedient but ambitious.If she was deceiving herself at first and didn't want to see this, then now she has to admit that feelings are indeed like moths to a flame, the more dangerous the more attractive.

When she was able to face all this clearly, she felt that she seemed to have let go of a lot. Many times when people are obsessed with one thing, they often refuse to let themselves go easily.The more this is the case, the more bitterly trapped in the quagmire, the more unable to get out.

Chu Jun spoke, her voice trembling slightly, she looked at her, and said in a low voice, "Why did you use He Luan that day?"

Qingping didn't expect her to ask this, she didn't say it was just to prove her conjecture, so she used Xiangwan, thought for a while and said: "Forgive me for being rude and offended, there will definitely be no next time."

A tinge of blood welled up on Chu Jun's pale face, and with a smile on her lips, she said lightly, "Next time...it's okay."

This is really a bit too much, the ambiguous atmosphere dilutes the awe-inspiring atmosphere in Qinzheng Palace, Qingping suddenly felt a strange feeling in her heart, she slowly said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to do this, the minister said there will be no next time , Naturally, I want to assure His Majesty that I have offended you in the past, so please forgive me."

From now on, there are only emperors and courtiers, and this is their entire relationship. Everything in the past has become like smoke and smoke. Qingping knelt down and worshiped, which was an unprecedented respect and obedience.Chu Jun's smile froze at the corner of Dan Majesty's mouth, she narrowed her eyes slightly, and said, "Aren't you for—"

Qingping was suddenly blessed, and understood what she meant, stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, that night...the minister was useless."

Since the grass-free grass was in it, He Luan naturally had no effect. It was precisely because Chu Jun couldn't even tell He Luan whether there was grass or not. From this, she concluded that Chu Jun didn't know spices so well.The cold sandalwood that He Luanli needed was only a little bit, so the things recorded in the ledger probably were not done by Chu Jun behind the scenes.She originally thought that Wu Ying presented the account book to Chu Jun to tell Chu Jun that she knew Chu Jun's secret, which made her scruples about the Wu family and did not dare to do anything casually.But now it seems that it is more of a warning function, and Wu Ying is probably reminding that behind this complicated situation, there is a pair of invisible hands hiding all the time.

Chu Jun's pupils shrank slightly, obviously a little unbelievable, she held her hands tightly, as if she was suppressing some emotions, the only blood color faded, and she became paler, her eyes were deep, as if she was extremely angry, and said coldly: "In this case, you Let's leave the palace and set off."

Qingping came out of the hall, feeling a little confused.She didn't quite understand why Chu Jun reacted like this. If there was no Sucao, He Luan would not be of much use, and she would not have much impression of that night.That being the case, why did she seem to be angry suddenly? Isn't that what she meant when she asked just now.Could it be that she still wants to remember herself?

Qingping suddenly felt very ridiculous, recalling Chu Jun's unusual enthusiasm that night, he felt that there was something he couldn't explain.He Luan has no aphrodisiac effect, it is just an ordinary incense, why is she so enthusiastic and proactive?

Could it be that Chu Jun thought that he expressed his affection for her through Xiaxiang, and Chu Jun also had affection in his heart, so he half pushed and half agreed...

Qingping hurriedly stopped this thought, couldn't help shivering, feeling very absurd.She had no choice but to comfort herself, the word love is easy to pick up, but it is still a bit difficult to put it down. There are always some thoughts that cannot be forgotten, which is normal, so don't worry too much, just relax.

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