Summer wraps autumn, water keeps wind

Rou Yan gritted her teeth and put on a smile, sat on the palanquin and walked around the palace before returning to Chuxiu Palace.She sent away the palace people around her, leaving only a few cronies in the bedroom.She grabbed the teacup on the table and wanted to throw it out, but resisted, she picked up a tribute orange and rubbed it repeatedly in her hands.

Zhao Shilong saw that Rouyan didn't look happy, so he hurriedly typed: "I have inquired about it today, and the emperor had a bowl of fragrant rice with a pot of deer's blood for lunch, so I think it can't be wrong. "

Rou Yan smashed the tribute orange into the charcoal basin to stir up a few sparks, wiped her hands with a handkerchief, and said: "I know that the emperor is like that, but... But the emperor just doesn't want me to serve you, that's all, at least suppress it." One end of the Yonghe Palace."

Zhao Shilong bowed his head and said: "Oh, this man just has a thing that can't suppress the fire. The emperor is young and vigorous, and it is the time when the internal fire is flourishing. This time, hold it back. If you don't keep it together, you can't help it. As long as the empress often Go when there is always success."

Rou Yan was a little ashamed, she concealed her emotions and said: "You know."

Zhao Shilong said with a "Oh hello" with a smile: "In the past, the servant served my wife. How did my wife get favored in the mansion in the past? It was rumored that the master loved her so much, but it was only a year after she passed away, and the lady married into the house. It's in the mansion. Madam just married into the mansion, she was also favored day and night, but she couldn't get a son no matter how hard she asked for these years, those aunts dared to be monsters in the mansion, so men are just like that, empress Should know."

Rou Yan frowned when she thought of her mother's experience in the mansion.My mother is also a noble girl from a famous family. Back then when she married into the mansion to fill in a house, she was poked at the spine as a joke, but now because she has no sons, her father doesn't like her yard, and from time to time he makes a scene of pampering his concubine and destroying his wife. set.Rou Yan sees it in her eyes and hates it in her heart, she must keep her footing when entering the palace this time, and support her mother and sisters.

It was getting late, and Bi Xin was restless. After a few paperworks, he felt dizzy. He put down his pen, put on a cloak with blue background and green water ripples, and walked out of Zichen Palace for a walk.

Li He and the others hurriedly followed, not knowing when he became more and more free-spirited, leaving as soon as the mood came, and sometimes he didn't bother to wear the hair crown, and he went out of the palace door without giving orders. Where to go, walking around the palace.

Bi Xin strode through the palace, unknowingly came to Cheqiu Pavilion again, Bi Xin walked to the door, a few servants came to pay their respects, Bi Xin waved them back, he leaned on the door frame and kicked with his toes Threshold, hesitated for a moment and still did not enter.

Bi Xin felt frizzy and indescribably bored, and the familiar scenes and objects in Cheqiu Pavilion made him feel even more disturbed. If he didn't see the servants all around, he would have wanted to slap himself to wake himself up.

What did you do today?In the past, he didn't favor his concubines and could find reasons for himself because he was not interested, was busy with government affairs, or was just tired of playing with Liufu.All in all it makes sense.

But what about today?Obviously there was an inexplicable impulse, Rou Yan just came to her door, Bi Xin never thought that he would reject her anyway, originally thought that he might not be able to control it.But Liu Fu's figure is so real when he closes his eyes, every frown and smile seems to be by his side.That indescribable taste is not quite the same as the feeling in Bi Xin's memory, but there are similarities.That faint fragrance lingered on the tip of the nose, and the taste that I used to feel was only the joy after playing around, but now it is more involved and weird that cannot be explained clearly.

Could it be that at a critical moment, the thought of Liu Fu suddenly wakes up?Bi Xin kept implying that he must be like this. Before going to sleep, he was thinking about whether to send a letter to Liufu, and when he woke up, he was thinking about all kinds of things related to Liufu, probably because he was worried that Liufu would not eat well. to blame.I really have to worry about this little brother no matter what I do, and I worry about it all day long.

"What's this called?" Bi Xin cursed secretly.

The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't figure out what was wrong with him, he was really embarrassed and wanted to find a place to drill himself, it was really embarrassing.Bi Xin blushed and left Cheqiu Pavilion with his hands behind his back.He walked along the avenue until he came to a place. He raised his eyes and saw two red lanterns hanging at the entrance of the temple.Bi Xin was a little strange, he walked two steps closer and found that it was the gate of Panchitai. He asked Li He why there was a red lantern hanging at the gate.Li He replied that today is Prince Yi's birthday.

Bi Xin patted himself on the head, and said to himself that he picked out the gift himself two days ago, and he rewarded it this morning, but now he forgot about it.Then he thought about it, he happened to go to visit him outside the palace, it was better than being irritable in the palace.

He changed into plain clothes and left the palace with only a few cronies.Bi Xin went all the way to Liji's place, and Liji greeted him outside the gate of the mansion.

He got out of the carriage and saw that Liji was wearing a red auspicious suit with black python pattern and a big fox fur cloak. He had not had time to change his hair in a crooked bun.He asked Li Ji not to be formal, but he came to have a drink or two.

Li Ji let Bi Xin into the mansion, Bi Xin entered Li Ji's mansion for the first time, he saw that the furnishings in the mansion are elegant and simple, and the waterside pavilions and terraces have their own scenery.

There is a pool of swans alone that is the most special, and I saw many birds in the yard.

The two talked about some government affairs, and Li Ji handled them in a satisfactory manner, and there was nothing wrong with them. They also said that even though it was his birthday today, there was no banquet for the guests, and they just ate some local dishes.Seeing that he has acted more diligently and respectfully since he was given the letter, he didn't know how to speak some words for a while.

He entered the inner hall, and sure enough there was only an ordinary Eight Immortals table with some dishes on it.Those small plates were filled with home-cooked dishes, and the decorations on the plates were different from those in the usual palace.Li Ji called his servants to bring some wine, and let Bi Xin take the upper seat.

Bi Xin smiled and said: "Your red dishes remind me of Liufu's birthday last year. We made a table of Yuzhou dishes to eat. He was too spicy but insisted on trying all the dishes, and then he felt uncomfortable. I will never eat spicy food again.”

Liji's eyes were a little moved, but his expression was still calm and he said: "Second Lord does have his own temperament on weekdays, and he is willing to try things that others dare not, but he always has his own reasons."

The servants brought up the wine, and Bi Xin poured two glasses himself, then saluted and said: "Today is your birthday, we don't care about monarchs and ministers, you just treat me as an elder brother." After saying that, he drank a glass.

The corner of Liji's mouth moved slightly and he drank the wine in front of him, then he got up and put a tiger egg in his hands and said to him: "Then brother, would you like to try the dishes from Chudi?" The two looked at each other and smiled.

He tasted it, and it was really good, fragrant but not greasy.In fact, Bi Xin has been thinking about Yuzhou's dishes since he tasted them, but it's a pity that Liufu is not used to eating them, and he doesn't have the interest to buy them himself, so he just gave up.Now after eating the dishes of Chudi, Bixin finds that the taste is also spicy and delicious, which makes the index finger move.He tasted a few more dishes, and the taste was quite good.

Bi Xin praised the dishes as good, but he remembered that Liu Fu spent his birthday in another place this year, and no one celebrated with him, so he felt a little sad.With a peaceful expression, Li Ji scooped up a bowl of red oil for Bixin, without saying a word, just took care of himself and also scooped up a bowl, and started to eat silently.

Bi Xin said again: "Will you miss your family in Beijing?"

"Of course I miss it. My mother's letter came back yesterday, saying that everything in the house is fine, my younger brother has grown up, and my father hired a teacher for him." Li Ji said indifferently about the trivial matters at home.

"It's so early, your brother is only four years old." Bi Xin asked doubtfully.

Liji smiled wryly and said: "I started studying at the age of three, and he is not too early. It's just that the world can't wait for him to grow up." Liji said again: "I want to protect him and never touch those dirty things." Things, but the world is impermanent, he was born into such a family, it is his doom."

"Doom? What a doom." Bi Xin drank another cup of his own.

"As an older brother, I just want my younger brother to be safe and happy, and it doesn't matter about economics and official career." Li Ji smiled slightly.

When Bi Xin heard this, he stabbed an arrow in his heart. Why didn't he think so?But Liu Fu is not a child of an ordinary family, although his father had no expectations for him, but he has always been arrogant in his heart, even if he doesn't say anything, he knows about it.He was not born high, lost his mother when he was young, and had no relatives to support him. He grew up with him and supported each other. He admired him so he always took him as an example. He always wanted to prove his ability and didn't want to be told The younger brother under the protection of the elder brother.

Bi Xin was very pleased to see Liu Fu growing up slowly, but when he saw Liu Fu being slandered and silently resisting everything, he couldn't help but worry, if he was given a chance to let Liu Fu stay by his side forever and enjoy Peace and joy, he will probably not refuse.

"That's exactly what he said, but Fu'er is an ambitious man. There is no one who doesn't feel sorry for his younger brother when he is an older brother. Forget it, it's okay not to say it, it's hypocritical." Bi Xin felt that it was a bit embarrassing to say this in front of Li Ji, so he quickly took two mouthfuls and copied his hands. cover up.

Li Ji suddenly understood what Bi Xin was doing, whether it was careful probing or nagging and reprimanding, it was all because Bi Xin cared too much about returning.

"Liu Fu is himself first, and your younger brother second."

"how do I say this?"

"We are born as human beings and are not vassals of others. The so-called words and deeds should not betray one's heart."

"I didn't let him abandon his heart, I just didn't want him to be slandered and harmed. Since I am the lord of the world, I should protect him well."

"Protect him or restrain him?"

"Yes, but he doesn't have to work so hard, as before, I will protect him."

"Maybe, he also wants to protect you."

When Bi Xin heard Li Ji say this, the words were stuck in his throat and he couldn't speak.After a long time, Bi Xin said: "I don't need his protection, I am the emperor."

Li Ji swallowed the sentence "Caring about it makes chaos." He just sighed softly and offered a glass to his wife.

"Jin Fan, it's because I underestimated you in the past."

"I'm just used to being cold, so I can see things clearly, and His Majesty will only be troubled when he is in it."

"What troubles?"

Liji just smiled slightly, then turned his head and didn't answer.

Bi Xin said: "Jin Fan, Jin Fan, why are you so calm and unhurried, I have never seen you worry about anything or anyone."

"Always reflect on yourself and have a clear conscience."

"What does all this have to do with calmness?"

"Follow your heart, respect yourself, and he will solve other people's affairs by himself. I won't ask too much. If people in the world can manage themselves well, the world will be a pure land."

"But if your mother and brother are in trouble, don't you care?"

"Naturally, I will take care of it, but not to intervene according to my own wishes, but to respect their wishes and support them."

Bi Xin said: "Follow your heart and you will be open-minded."

Liji said, "That's what it means."

He didn't speak a word, he admired Liji even more in his heart, and a few words actually benefited him a lot.He is the son of the Yi family, if what he said was the truth, he would not be an ambitious person, but a gentleman of Jiaojiao, a legacy of Chu Lei; his opponent.Thinking of this, Bi Xin felt a little apprehensive again, and suddenly felt that he could not be more pitiful than the emperor's family, and he couldn't even admire and admire someone sincerely, but he had to be careful.

Bi Xin also knew that Liji admired his young emperor's achievements, so he only said these words this time. If it were someone else, with Liji's temperament, he would definitely not say these words.

Thinking that if the two of them were born in ordinary people's homes, although they would not be very close, they would admire each other in their hearts, so it would not be a good story about a sage.