Wang Zhijing

The lotus steps of the court ladies.Just now I heard her talking with Gan Kun, it was also hearty and uninhibited, the two seemed to have no scruples in this deep palace inner courtyard, chatting and laughing freely.

Looking back at the imperial wharf, this is the entrance to the imperial palace. Logically, it should be guarded by heavy soldiers, but there is not a single guard.

Doubts followed one after another in my heart, I just felt that I didn't know where I was, and I felt unreal.

Follow behind Xiyu, all the way inward.

At that time, looking from a distance, in the place where the clouds and mist are misty, there is the Qionglou Tower of the Immortal Que.Walking closer, the pavilions are scattered, and it really is a big palace complex, with five steps to the first floor, ten steps to the palace, and the end can not be seen at a glance.

Su Yun followed Xi Yu through countless corridors, and found that the shape of the imperial palace was very random.Unlike the palaces in southern Xinjiang, the main hall is set on the central axis, and the east and west sides are divided into palaces and pavilions according to level.The pavilions here are of different heights, and their location is not particular. At least, in Su Yun's view, there is no distinction between the strict inner court and other regulations. It is not like a deep palace and forbidden garden, but like a resting forest garden for a wealthy family, where you can feel comfortable and free , eclectic.

Gradually walking and deepening, the palace road is bustling, and the number of people gradually increases.

Su Yun guessed that he was approaching Emperor Yun's palace, and there were more palace people coming and going.

He paid attention to the inner court people, there were female officials in long gowns like Xiyu, maidservants with palace skirts and double rings, guards in the imperial palace with the same clothes as Qian Kun and Yao Jinlin, and some men whose identities were unknown. , It looks like an official from outside the court.

Only, there are no eunuchs in the ordinary court.

Moreover, what is even more surprising is that all the people in this palace seem to be very free and casual, greeting and joking when they meet each other, without any restraint in the forbidden garden.Talking and laughing between men and women is just like Qian Kun and Xi Yu, without any shyness and concealment, the saying "men and women can't give and take clearly" is useless here.

In southern Xinjiang, this is simply impossible.

The rules in the palace are strict, not to mention casual chatting and laughing, just saying one more word loudly, taking a wrong step, is also a serious crime, who does not tremble like walking on thin ice?

Here, is it really different?

Su Yun thought of the woman he met yesterday.

Tall and tall, with golden eyes and high nose, wide forehead and wide face, he laughs loudly.

Under such an emperor, it is probably reasonable for such a palace to fall and such a palace man, right?

It's just that everything here is so different from the well-known routines, it's like a world, and when you fall into it all of a sudden, you will inevitably be amazed and amazed, feeling that it is out of place and unimaginable.

209 Imperial Palace

Xiyu walked fast all the way, greeting and laughing with the familiar palace people along the way, but he didn't slow down at all.

Su Yun entered the palace as an outsider, and the servants and guards didn't care when they saw him, they didn't ask any questions, they smiled and nodded as a greeting, and Xiyu casually led him into the depths of the palace.

The lights in the palace in front became brighter and brighter, Xiyu turned around and said with a smile: "That is Yuntiantai, the snow melting period is imminent, it is the best place to enjoy the night snow. But the bedroom is not there, Mr. Su, please This way."

Passing through a palace gate, a jade-white avenue leads directly to the high platform in front of the gate. The tall trees beside the gate, snow trees and silver flowers cover the palaces and pavilions.Occasionally, a corner of the cornice is exposed, and the blue glaze is covered with icicles, and the wind blows, and the sound of nature echoes.

Is this the imperial palace bedroom?Why is it like the front palace, the palaces are scattered, regardless of priority, random and out of order?

When entering the palace gate, two guards finally came to check.The two should be guards on duty at night, holding swords and halberds with solemn expressions.When he saw Xiyu, he softened his expression again, and smiled at the female officer who was walking quickly: "Yo, Officer Yu is back. Who is this?"

"Master Su Yun of the Qi State." Xi Yu bowed his hands to the guard, his attitude was much better than that of Qian Kun, and smiled, "Master Su is a close minister of His Royal Highness Xiao Qi, if he enters and leaves here, he does not need a waist card, you know gone?"

"That's natural." The guard said, turning his body sideways, and beckoning inward with his hands, "Master Su, please."

Xiyu turned his head and said to Su Yun: "Master Su, please follow me." While continuing to lead the way at a fast pace.

Until now, no one told Su Yun why he was summoned into the palace, and what to do after entering the palace.

His Royal Highness Xiao Qi in Xi Yu's mouth is undoubtedly Qi Xuan.In the deep palace of the northern imperial capital, such an affectionate address is more like a royal son, rather than a clan king.

At least one thing is certain.What Qi Xuan receives here is definitely not the danger of house arrest, but hospitality, just like the hospitality of a royal family son.

Is his relationship with the Empress really more complicated than imagined?

Xiyu finally stopped in a palace.

The imperial palace occupies quite a large area, and this small palace is the palace within the palace complex, but it is still comparable to the entire palace in Qidu Forbidden Garden in terms of scale.

Su Yun raised his head and saw a plaque on the lintel of the palace gate with the word "Ran" written on it.

"Ran Yuan is the place where His Royal Highness Xiao Qi stayed after entering the palace, Master Su's residence is in the side hall, please come with me."

Xiyu's introduction is always short and clear, as he walks up the stairs.The gate of the palace opened from the inside, and two maidservants with double combs came out facing each other with crimson gauze palace lanterns.

A servant girl smiled and said, "I heard Sister Yu's voice from a long way away."

The other maid also laughed and said, "Isn't that right. Just wait for my sister to come back so I can turn off the lights."

The two were talking, and looked behind Xiyu, "This must be Master Su Yunsu, the servants are polite."

Squat down and give a blessing, it's a woman from the Qi country asking for alms.

Su Yun was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly bowed in return.The two maidservants were startled when they saw him bowing, and hurriedly avoided, covering their mouths with smiles.

"Your Majesty Su is too polite." Xi Yu also smiled, "My Majesty, Ziling and Ziqian are all palace servants sent by His Majesty to Ran Yuan to serve His Majesty, and His Majesty only treats us as his own entourage. What's more, here, Unlike southern Xinjiang, there are not so many rules and regulations to abide by, adults just do as they please, don't be restrained."

The three women looked at Su Yun, all smiling slightly, with an amiable attitude.

If he was in the Qi country in southern Xinjiang, Su Yun would definitely feel like a light on his back if he was stared at by such undisguised eyes.Moreover, in Qi Country, no woman dared to look directly at a strange man so boldly and ignorantly.

But as Xi Yu said, here, it seems that all the common senses that are taken for granted are broken and overturned, and you are unconsciously infected and changed when you are in it.

Su Yun nodded, smiled slightly and said, "Okay."

Xiyu was very happy to see him answering like this.The little maid Ling on the side stared at Su Yun again and again, with his eyes bent: "Master Su, you look so pretty when you smile!"

Su Yun was taken aback.

"Isn't it!" Another maidservant Qian followed suit, "It is said that Nan was born with a good-looking appearance, so it goes without saying that His Royal Highness Xiaoqi, there is no second person in the world. But only after seeing Master Su today did he know that it turns out that This sentence is true, and His Highness is not the only one who is amazing!"

Such a straightforward compliment, and it came from a strange woman, made Su Yun stunned, blushing for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

After all, Xiyu is old, and he also knows that people in southern Xinjiang are reserved and polite, and they are not used to northerners being outspoken. Seeing Su Yun embarrassed, he smiled at the two daughters: "Ziqian, Ziling, Mr. Su is new here, please don't talk about it." A few words, don't scare people." He apologized to Su Yun, "Master Su, please don't take offense, we have always been so casual here. My lord has worked hard all the way, please follow me into the palace to rest."

Although embarrassing and embarrassing, it is not surprising.No matter Xiyu or Ziqian Ziling, they feel like sisters next door.

The men in the imperial capital are like Qian Kun, and the women are like the three of them, which surprised Su Yun.But at this time, following Xiyu into Ranyuan Palace and staying in the East Chamber side hall, it was even more unexpected than unexpected.

There was still no explanation, as if it was the right thing for him to stay in the palace.The three of Xi and Yu didn't regard him as a visitor from a foreign country, they just left after taking care of everything as if they were serving the old lord of the palace.

Everything seems to be taken for granted.

Of course, it should make Su Yun feel confused and in a trance.

The lights and candles outside the window were gradually extinguished, and the bed on which he was lying was extraordinarily spacious, which was designed for the tall stature of the northerners.

Take a deep breath and calm your mind.After a while, the picture floated in my mind, the scenery I saw along the way, the people I met, still ups and downs, giving people the feeling of a dream.

Is it true that you are in the center of the world, the imperial palace at the top of the Northern Territory?

But why, come here?

On this journey from Yunhe to the capital, Qi Guo's accompanying officials and servants were all left behind.Obviously, Emperor Yun did it on purpose.As for the purpose, Su Yun thought he could see through it, but now he is at a loss.

I thought that the first thing to do when entering the palace is to see Qi Xuan.He entered the palace as Qi Zhu's close minister, so naturally he should pay homage to the king.

But it didn't.

Xiyu and Ziqian mentioned "His Royal Highness Xiao Qi" many times, and also mentioned that he lived in the garden, but they didn't mention anything about meeting him.

Maybe it was too late to sleep?

Tomorrow, someone who can always meet him?

Su Yun closed his eyes.

The seventh day of March.This is the third night in the North Territory.

Still, can't sleep well.

210 Xuezi

The night comes and the snow falls, and it doesn't rest until the morning.

The snowflakes in the northern region were as big as a goose feather, scattered all over the sky, and the wind blew up, making it blurry, hitting the window lattice, and there was a "puff puff" sound.

Su Yun was awakened by this sound.

There is also snow in southern Xinjiang, but it has never fallen so boldly and unrestrainedly as here, changing the appearance of the country in just one night.

Today is the eighth day of March, only one day away from the day when the jade dragon melts snow.

Along the way, there is no snow, and the palace is only covered with residual snow, and spring is approaching.

The so-called "sunrise jade dragon, all trees are spring" is talking about the scene of tomorrow, but the heavy snow last night turned the whole emperor