King's man

In Lanxiang Palace, Chen Huilan sat watching the snow in the courtyard falling silently to the ground.There was a warm smell from the fireplace in the room.I don't know why, but I always feel bored in my heart, and I can't even do embroidery in peace and tranquility.Passing the needle and thread to Suju, she stood up and walked towards the door.I don't know when the snow has stopped.The snow-covered ground, the roof, and the hibiscus in the courtyard are all covered in silver and white.The sky above was silver-gray, confused and heavy.This kind of weather makes it difficult to feel the flow of time. After a while, it is still almost dark and gloomy in the evening.Time seemed to freeze, even the air was frozen, making it difficult to breathe.

Lifting the door curtain, a clear chill hit.She walked out, the cold that enveloped her body clearing her mind.The cloud shoes stepped on the snow and sank softly.The snow is stained on the goose-yellow embroidery on the satin surface, which is a little wet.She looked up and saw two maids sweeping snow at the gate of the palace.

Mo He took out a white fox fur and put it on her body: "Your Majesty, be careful of catching a cold!" Chen Huilan glanced at her, the girl had delicate eyebrows and flushed cheeks.The indoor heater is burning warmly, and I think so is myself. "Walk outside with me!" she said.

All the roads in the palace have been swept out.The stone slab was still wet, and occasionally there was a little snow left in the cracks, which looked like it was about to melt.I remember that it was snowing on her tenth birthday, her father held a handful of snow and put it in her hand, the coldness of the snow made her shrink back instantly, "It's so cold!"The father looked at her and said to her solemnly: "Xiaolan, on the day you were born, it was snowing like this, and the orchids in the room were already in bloom, and the fragrance was light. That's why I named you Cymbidium. You know, you were born as an orchid. , you have to be with the snow, and you have to endure the severe cold.” At that time, she didn’t understand, but her father’s words made her remember deeply.To be an orchid is to be accompanied by snow.Did father expect that he would have today?My father has always known that he is afraid that since his birth, the identity of a woman has been determined, and his father will then decide to train himself to be a future queen.He had always taught her that.Everyone likes warmth, and everyone knows that high places are extremely cold.Queen, throughout the ages, is mostly just a glorious title.But since you were born an orchid, you have no choice.Sometimes she would think that even if the emperor is not the current Yang Xian, but the original Yang Yu or Yang He, she will still be the queen.Now, if she were to go back to the beginning and let her make her own choice, how would she choose?Her fear and uneasiness at that time were all calm when she saw him on the night of the bridal chamber.

When she heard the news that she was going to enter the palace that day, she was very scared.The maids are spreading the secrets of the court everywhere.Even if you only hear a little bit, it is thrilling enough.She doesn't want to enter the palace.She sat sullenly in front of the bronze mirror, still angry.The face in the bronze mirror is like a full moon, with distant mountain brows and water almond eyes, delicate and elegant, bright and gentle.Tears welled up from the eyes, slid across the pink cheeks, and fell to the cheeks.A pair of emerald green jade pendants swirled around her cheeks.She raised her hand to remove the jade pendant, and still pressed it to the ground.Hearing a crisp and clear sound, she was startled together with the tears on her face.This sound is so sweet, more beautiful than the most beautiful music in the world, as if it has magic power, people can't help but want to listen to it again, and listen to it again.Want to keep listening.She took off the delicate white jade bracelet on her wrist and threw it down without hesitation.The beautiful and moving voice sounded again, making people feel refreshed.She was laughing, laughing so that the clouds bloomed, the moon was bright and the flowers were full, completely forgetting that there was still a tear on her face.

Mother walked in, looked at the broken jade on the ground, and looked at her in astonishment.She had to stand up and explain to her mother: "My lord, my daughter accidentally knocked over the jewelry box." The mother came over and stroked her neck lovingly, without saying a word.She had just turned 16 at the time and had only pulled her hair up a year earlier.It was early spring, the tender willows were light yellow, and the peach blossoms were just blooming.What now?Already 25 years old.After the Chinese New Year, there is a festive lantern, and it will be 26 in a blink of an eye.It's been almost ten years since I entered the palace!The time of ten years is short when calculated after passing, but the time is not passed day by day.There can be several decades in a person's life, and at the age of 25, he is already getting old.Thinking of this, I miss the days when I was still in the boudoir.I miss my mother's gentle hands.

In fact, there was a stronger feeling lingering in her heart.She desperately wanted to hear Yu Sui's voice again.She stopped in her tracks and turned back to Lanxiang Palace with Mo He.

She took out all the jade beads, jade bracelets, jade hairpins and jade pendants from the jewelry box. The emperor's rewards were really generous, it seemed that the emperor also knew that she liked jade, so he specially picked up jade things to reward her.She just threw a string of jade beads to the ground, and the sound made her extremely happy.She sent all the maids out, took out the enamel flower dishes, and danced again. Her light footsteps and gestures were very similar to the goddess of a certain tribe holding a religious ceremony.Why that voice always arouses the most secret and deepest joy in her heart, she doesn't know.She only knew that the clear voice when the jade was broken led her into a vast realm, where her whole body was infinitely relaxed, and her senses were extraordinarily sharp; where she put aside all identities and was only herself; She forgot all the worldly troubles, only the joy of being alive.

The sun came out suddenly, and the sun shone through the clouds, wisps and wisps of light.The light reflected on the snow, bright and dazzling.Qingping's eyes were bright white for a moment, and she couldn't distinguish things clearly.He blinked and saw Chu Xi walking away.The red dress was even more beautiful under the sun. Every time she met, she always avoided him. He could feel that she was doing it on purpose, which made him very confused and depressed.This time, he chased after him. "Empress Concubine Chu!" He took the liberty of calling her.The figure did not stop, but walked even faster.He also quickened his pace.The figure in front of her was moving Tingting, panting slightly.Finally she stopped, time to catch her breath.Qingping has already chased after her.Qingping saw her face under the sun, this was the first time he had looked at her so closely, he had never had the opportunity to look at her carefully before.But seeing her face is like suet jade, white and moist, exquisite and transparent, a pair of willow-leaf eyebrows are delicate and light, tadpole eyes are condensed and dewy, the nose is slender, red lips are a little bit, and the two thin lips are like petals. , panting slightly.It always gives people a feeling of being shy and shy.At this time, she raised her eyes to look at Qingping, that gaze made Qingping's heart melt, and she forgot to breathe for a moment: it was the first time he had seen such a charming gaze, those clear eyes seemed to contain a thousand words , but can't say it, the eyes are shining, it seems to be praying, it seems to care, it seems to be lost, it seems to look forward to, it seems to be affectionate, and it seems to be indifferent.Such weak and innocent eyes made Qingping flustered for a moment.

"What's your business, Mr. Qingping?" Chu Xi spoke first, his voice was very soft, although the tone was flat, it was also very gentle and pleasant.

"I heard that Concubine Chu loves flowers. It's cold, are those flowers alright?" Qingping had regained her composure, and he was quick to think, asking such a question made the whole conversation interesting.Chu Xi glanced at him again after hearing the words. "Mr. Lao is concerned. Although it is cold, the inner room can be safe."

"The flowers are safe, but the flower growers are safe?" Qing Ping looked at the woman in front of her with a soft, almost flattering voice.

Chu Xi didn't look up at him again, and frowned slightly: "The young master is the most proud person around the emperor, and he is unparalleled in grace, so why should the young master worry about such a small matter!"

Qingping looked down at her, she was so petite, she just reached his shoulder, her face was so soft and delicate, one hand could hold her; her skin was so delicate and white, as if it could be broken by blowing bullets; her lips were so small Little by little, her eyes were so clear and clean again.When he saw her frowning, he couldn't bear it, and wanted to raise his hand to smooth her, but he didn't dare, if he touched it, he would despise his rough hands, no matter how careful he was, he would worry that the movements would hurt her too much.In front of her, he didn't dare to move, not even to breathe.Thinking of the day of the flower viewing banquet, her song "Flying Immortals from Beyond the Sky" amazed everyone.Qingping couldn't help but sighed. "That day, everyone was arguing endlessly about whether the oiran should be Li Xi or Chu Xi. The emperor asked my opinion. The emperor did it on purpose. I know that as long as I say your name, you will definitely lose the election. Probably because I can't bear to see you disappointed. , I said it was Li Xi. Maybe you didn’t have to enter this palace when you were rejected, which is actually good.”

Chu Xi looked at Qingping in surprise, and he looked at her too.The four eyes met, and Chu Xi could clearly see the sincerity in the man's eyes, not like lying.That said, he misunderstood him.After thinking about it, it was as he said, so what!Chu Xi didn't speak again, walked around him, and still left.

Qingping stood where she was, watching the red dress slide by in the snow.Under the bright sunlight, on the white snow, the red clothes were extremely bright.However, such a thick and full color looks thin on her body.

In Yu Fengyuan, Chu Xi sat alone in front of the case, looking at the stunning face in Ling Xiao mirror, with light eyebrows, slender nose, red lips, and pointed chin.And those eyes, clean as if they could see through.With such an appearance, do you have to look after yourself and wither?Are you going to grow old before you can stretch your beauty?She was suddenly sad, and felt pity for herself in her heart.Those clear eyes gradually became foggy and blurred.Who wants to let hope fail?Who is willing to spend his life decorating an empty palace?

As soon as Qingping returned to the Hall of Cultivating Mind, Yang Xian who was in front of the writing table motioned him to sit down.What's the matter?Looking at Yang Xian's thoughtful expression, Qingping couldn't help but secretly speculate. "My imperial sister is going to bring the envoys from Nan'an Kingdom," Yang Xian said.Qingping immediately noticed that he was speaking faster than usual, and although his words and deeds were very calm, he still felt the excitement in his heart.As if Qingping was also affected by this excitement, he exclaimed in amazement: "This year is going to be extremely lively!" Yang Xian calmed down after hearing this, glanced at Qingping, and replied: "Yes! It's not that the excitement is unknown, just don't bother." After Yan Bi saw that Qingping was still looking at him with a half-understood expression.He then continued: "Princess Yongping was loved by her father before she got married, and she was inevitably arrogant and willful. She was very reluctant to marry Nan'an back then, but she went anyway. The details are very complicated. But She had only been married for less than half a year, and her elder brother Yang Hexian was defeated and died in the battle for the heir, and then her mother, Concubine Duan, was also sent to the cold palace. In the end, it was unbearable, and a white silk ended her life. These news spread When I went to her, I can imagine her sadness, but she couldn't go back to the country, maybe she was holding a grudge! These years, the political situation changed, and she didn't even have a letter. Now she suddenly decided to go back to the country to visit her relatives. Whether it is an enemy or a friend is still unknown. .She brought those envoys here again, is she going to show off to our Zhongping country and test our country's strength by the way?"

After Yang Xian said this, Qingping also felt the solemnity of the matter.At night, the two ate dinner in silence.Because Qingping had something on her mind, she lay quietly on the bed and couldn't close her eyes until midnight.He first thought about Princess Yongping's visit to relatives, and he was quite curious. He didn't know what kind of person Princess Yongping was; in the dead of night, his thoughts gradually unfolded, and he couldn't help touching the scene he saw under the plum tree in Meixue Palace. He thought of Yang Xian. Already asleep, this night I can't disturb him with these things anymore, so I don't say anything.After tossing and turning, the figure of that person was still lingering in front of her eyes, Qingping unconsciously sighed softly.Unexpectedly, Yang Xian, like him, also had all sorts of preoccupations on his mind, and he was still unable to sleep.Hearing Qingping sighing at this time, he turned his head and asked, "What's the matter?" Seeing Qingping asking, knowing that Yang Xian was also awake, she turned over, put her arms around his waist, and buried her face in the bed. He has a broad back and doesn't speak.This action made Yang Xian feel a little gentle in his heart, he also turned around, raised his hand to caress Qingping's face, facing him.Suddenly, his thumb touched the tears on his cheek, which made it wet.Yang Xian was taken aback, and said softly, "Yi'er, what's wrong with you?" At this moment, Qingping's heart was soft and relieved, but also bitter and unspeakable, he gently kissed Yang Xian's palm with his lips, He closed his eyes and buried his face in the palm of his hand, muttering, "Don't ask me anything."

Yang Xian was stunned for a moment, thinking about the past, he also felt sad.He took Qingping's shoulders and hugged him into his arms.When he spoke again, he couldn't help but choked up, "Is there anything you can't tell me!"

Seeing that she made him sad as well, Qingping felt more and more guilty.He hugged him tighter.After a long time, Qingping finally calmed down, and said in a calm voice: "There is something that I have never dared to say. I didn't want to tell you today. One is because I am afraid that you will be sad, and I don't know where to start. You I don’t know the care and favor for me these years. But I have another thought from time to time. I know I shouldn’t, but I want to break it. It doesn’t hurt to say it now, because today, everything is over. it's over."

Yang Xian didn't speak, he just kissed Qingping's forehead lightly.Encouraged by the gentle kiss and held back by past guilt, Qingping finally continued: "I went to Plum Snow Palace today to see plum blossoms. When I pushed the door and walked in, I saw them. Du Jinghong and Lanling. They were wearing the same blue clothes, standing on the white snow, under the fiery red plum blossoms. They were so beautiful. I was amazed, but also extremely sad. At that moment, I suddenly understood that Du Jing Hong, the person in her heart is Lanling." He said, as if he was afraid that Yang Xian would interrupt, and then said, "Do you know what happened when I first met her? It was in the Royal Garden, Lanling Flower Stand Next. At that time, the blue bells bloomed into a clear and lush blue sea of ​​flowers. From the depths of the flower shadow, she was dressed in red and walked like that. The clothes swinging with her were like burning fire, and they were extremely red. She was Snow-white face, ice-blue deep and mysterious eyes, and water-soaked vermilion-like red lips, the eyes are amazingly beautiful." He narrated clearly, pausing for a moment, "I know I shouldn't be like this. If you want to hate me and blame me in your heart, then punish me!" When she said the last sentence, her tone became sad.

Yang Xian was speechless for a while.Hearing him say it really made me feel at ease.I used to have doubts and suspicions all the time, but I already knew it in my heart.The scene when I first met Du Jinghong came back to my mind: that day the Concubine Tong called him over, and when he entered the hall, he saw his mother Du Xuan standing behind Concubine Tong, and Concubine Tong sat next to a middle-aged man who was nearly forty years old. A man, standing next to him is a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl, wearing a lotus-colored cloud crepe gown, very bright in color, with a section of blue silk draped behind her, black and bright.Seeing him coming in, the girl looked up at him, her eyes were as blue and clear as the sky after the rain.How do you have such beautiful eyes!He sighed in his heart, clearly felt that the little girl in front of him was more beautiful than the concubines in his father's entire harem.

"This is your uncle, and this is your cousin Du Jinghong!" Mother introduced.After greeting each other, the girl smiled sweetly, "I've heard my father talk about my cousin a long time ago, and I finally see you today!" Her voice was crisp and clear.The white teeth are white and clean, and the eyes are shining.That was the first time he was moved by this world.

At that time, he already had an identity, but he was just a prince who no one cared about, and his future was unknown.His mother was still just a nameless court lady.In contrast, the cousin is much more comfortable.When my uncle was young, he traveled around to do business, and gradually became prosperous, and met his aunt during the period.Her cousin's mother, Si Yin Liying, the daughter of General Si Yin, is a world-renowned beauty of the Chiyan tribe in Xixiong Kingdom. During a decisive battle, the general was framed by a villain in the court, and his reputation was ruined.Si Yinliying disguised herself as a man to go out, but was rescued by Du Chun.Later, the two came to Yidu, bought land and built a house in the south of the city, and settled down.Another official was donated, and he spent a lot of money on weekdays, so he became popular.I heard that my cousin was born at dawn, and that day the rosy glow covered half of the sky, and the plum trees in the courtyard of the Du Mansion all bloomed overnight, and the plum blossoms were in full bloom, and the plum blossoms were in full bloom, matching the glow of the morning glow in the sky. abnormal.The plum blossoms bloomed in October, two months earlier than usual, and it was the first time I saw them, which Du Chun cited as a miracle.The officials with good deeds told the emperor about it, saying it was auspicious sign.At that time, the first emperor was still in power. After hearing this, the emperor was very happy. He said that Du Nu had just come down, and Mei Rui was auspicious, so he was named Jinghong.

After that meeting, the cousin often went to the palace. The emperor heard the name of the talented woman of the cousin, and when he saw her, he was amazed, so he asked her to study with her in the palace.My cousin is very intelligent, which makes him feel ashamed. She often raises her arm, revealing a bright wrist and a green jade bracelet, holding a book in her hand to ask him for advice. When he can't tell, she smiles brightly. , Let the world be eclipsed.At that time, my cousin was still very free and easy, not as lonely and arrogant as she was later.It was the happiest time he had ever been born.Unlike later.Then, and then those things happened, and it was never the same.

Yang Xian felt emotional in his heart and didn't want to recall any more.The mountains and rivers in the dream are not as good as the years beside the pillow.He didn't say anything, just hugged Qingping all the time.gradually fell asleep.