Wei Lan Derivative · Houde · Ruhui

One of the most prosperous places in the capital is actually not in the Forbidden City.In the middle of the purple wall, it is solemn and solemn, and the royal family is not suitable for pleasure, so it is naturally the most boring place.In terms of prosperity, it must be bustling with people, drinking boats and painting boats, girls from the family with plum blossoms, young men playing horses, all kinds of juggling, strange people and strange things.

This place on West Street is just like that.At the beginning of the lanterns, the largest Yiqing Building in the middle of the street is colored with glazed lanterns, and the laughter is sweet. It is a good time in April. The daughter's shirt is thin, and the sweet wine is refreshing.

The woman in the red shirt and blue skirt looked out of place, and walked into the rouge red door of Yiqing Building with a cold face, her eyes twisted at the noise of the world.After a few steps away, the old bustard felt that the visitor was not friendly, and even put on airs, walking slowly with her waist twisted and hips twisted.

"If this lady wants to be happy, it's a wrong place to come to our Yiqing Building."

The woman raised the corner of her mouth slightly, her eyes just looked around, not at the old bustard: "Where is Liu Jin?"

The old bustard smiled disdainfully, and flicked the handkerchief in his hand: "I can't control my man, and I still have the face to look for it? A joke."

The woman raised her hand and clasped the old bustard's wrist accurately, holding a gold medal in the other hand: "Old mother, you should answer obediently. Where is Liu Jin?"

Seeing that it was something in the palace, the old bustard instantly changed his face to please: "I don't know that the lady is a noble person, so I neglected it. Liu Jin and Liu Xianggong are upstairs in the Tianzi Wanchun room."

When the woman heard the name, her gums became sore, she flicked her hand skirt and ran upstairs.

The higher you go, the more chaotic the laughter and silk bamboo sound.People who smell of fat and powder mixed with alcohol will have a headache.There is a couplet outside Wanchun's room: "When you know the east wind, it will always be spring." The ink is not yet dry, and the corners are still stained with rouge and wine, which is very coquettish.

The woman reached out and fished out the two pieces of rice paper.Seeing this, the prostitutes around came to snatch it one after another, making a commotion.

"Hey, which family's little lady is this? You can't take away the words rewarded by the husbands."

Liu Jin heard the movement and ran over in a hurry. When he saw the woman, his face froze and he hurriedly made a rescue.

"Oh, dear aunt, what is your identity, how can you come to such a place!"

"What is the identity of Eunuch Liu, and what is the identity of Master, how can he come to such a place?"

"Xiao Shanggong, you can't say that..."

Xiao Huanyun carefully folded the two pieces of characters, and fell them into Liu Jin's hands bitterly: "The queen mother will teach you how to speak, so don't bother Eunuch Liu." As he spoke, he pushed open the door of Wanchun's room.

It is really colorful, and the house is full of spring colors.Seven or eight disheveled prostitutes were pouring wine, throwing fruit, playing the piano and flute, or laughing and talking.Only the one sitting in the middle is entangled with brocade silk clothes, pushing and shouting, and the laughter is endless.

Xiao Huanyun pushed them away one by one, and took a lot of effort to pick them out from those colorful dresses and skirts.This person was lying on the couch, his jade-like face was blushing with drunkenness, his eyes were peachy, he glanced at her, and stretched out his hand to grab her.

Xiao Huanyun's dress was heavy, and he fell unsteadily into his arms.The smell of alcohol wrapped around him, but he couldn't break free.

"The queen mother wants to send you to my dragon bed so much, huh?"

"Grandpa... you let go..."

But Zhu Houzhao raised her chin, pressed his thumb on her soft lips, raised the corner of his mouth, and smiled mischievously: "Huanyun, people have to live themselves. If the Queen Mother wants you to please me, you really want to." ?"

Xiao Huanyun broke free from his hand, straightened his clothes and took a step back to kneel down, said solemnly: "Master misunderstood, this concubine never thought about it, and the queen mother didn't mean that either. I just came to invite my master back to the palace." She After a pause, he raised his head and said, "Mr. Yang Yiqing has returned to Beijing and is waiting to meet the emperor."

Zhu Houzhao's eyes suddenly became clear, and the only languid drunkenness left on his face instantly dissipated.He stood up, pulled Xiao Huanyun up, and shouted: "Liu Jin, prepare your horse."

Xiao Huanyun stepped forward to fasten his belt, took a peek at him, but his expression was indistinguishable, he didn't know whether it was happiness or worry, so he just followed quickly.

The horses were rattling outside the Yiqing building, and Liu Jin was still holding the two origami papers.Zhu Houzhao stretched out his hand to take it, and looked at Xiao Huanyun with a squinting smile: "Xiao Niang's act of seizing the characters is really a beautiful thing that has never been heard before, and it will be passed on to future generations."

Xiao Huanyun's ears were hot, but he looked at him without timidity: "The emperor's calligraphy, these people can't stand it."

Zhu Houzhao was not in a hurry to get on the horse, and put the two folded papers into Xiao Huanyun's hands: "Then how about I reward you with this word?"

The corners of Xiao Huanyun's eyes twitched, and he snorted coldly without hesitation: "I've already stained the word with wine, and I don't bother to ask for it. If the master rewards me hard, I will just pick a good night to go to the coal mountain and burn it down." , went clean with the wind."

"You, you, you... so courageous!" Liu Jin was taken aback, and leaned over and said anxiously: "You are committing a crime of disrespect, why don't you hurry up and make amends!"

Zhu Houzhao raised his hand, unable to see through her, but also smiled freely, turned around and went to the side to take the fire from the lantern, and the rice paper caught fire as soon as it ignited.As the ashes dispersed, he turned around and approached her: "You girl, you are even more arrogant just because I like you."

"A concubine can't bear the word arrogance." Xiao Huanyun said coldly: "Master Yang is still waiting for you."

The three rode their horses, but they were no faster than pedestrians on West Street.It was rare for Zhu Houzhao to stop lingering, looking at the crowded crowd with a rare impatience.Liu Jin was also sweating anxiously when he observed his words and expressions, and he bumped left and right when he opened the way ahead, which attracted complaints.

But at this time, there was an arrogant noise from behind the crowd, Zhu Houzhao turned his head and saw the lanterns and paper umbrellas hanging along the street connected together into a fire dragon, and the fire burned bigger and bigger.

Half of the sky was red, and it didn't take long for the noise and the choking smell of smoke to approach.Zhu Houzhao turned around and rode his horse as if waking up from a dream: "Go!"

The crowd flocked to this side, and they didn't run fast. Seeing a lantern lit beside Xiao Huanyun, Ma Yi was frightened, Zhu Houzhao quickly hugged her to his horse, and urged Liu Jin to hurry up.

"Master! The front is blocked!" Liu Jin turned pale with anxiety.If he took the emperor out of the palace to fool around and suffered a slight injury, the ministers in the court could spray him to death with saliva.What's more, with Xiao Huanyun, the head of the harem's female officials, the queen mother raised her as her own daughter.

Grandpa Liu rarely felt that there was a sword hanging over his head, and his life was not long.His eyes were dizzy, and he saw black and white impermanent shadows in front of his eyes.

"Master, be careful!" Xiao Huanyun exclaimed, and Zhu Houzhao pulled his horse subconsciously, so as not to be hit by the falling fire lantern.The two of them had to abandon their horses and ran forward with the crowd.

For the first time, Zhu Houzhao felt why West Street was so long.Waves of heat rolled in behind him, and the houses and stalls were all made of wood, which would catch fire as soon as they burned.

Suddenly a hand stretched out from the sky, grasping his hand coldly, and the next moment the other hand was on his shoulder: "Go!"

Zhu Houzhao was gently carried by someone and jumped into the air.

There was no one around Xiao Huanyun, she was stunned immediately, but Liu Jin still didn't see it, and just grabbed her sleeve: "Run, run!"

Zhu Houzhao was dragged across several rows of houses to the edge of the moat. Under the stars and moon, there was a cool breeze. This man was dressed in a dark red flying fish suit with an embroidered spring knife. He was tall and agile.The moment I went down from the roof, the wind blew away.

"Be careful, this little gentleman is scared. If you see it is on fire, you have to run quickly." He turned around, with a pair of sword eyebrows and stars on his delicate face, and a slight smile on the corner of his mouth.

Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment, only looking at the stars in his eyes.

But the man patted him: "Go further away, I have to save people."

Zhu Houzhao grabbed him and said, "Thank you so much, I don't know your name yet."

The man looked back at his hand, raised his eyes and said, "Pei Wende."

When Liu Jin, Xiao Huanyun, and other officials in Beijing who had heard the news found the emperor, he was standing with his hands behind his back under the shade of willows by the moat, looking at the moon in the distance, with soot on his face, and a half-foolish smile on his lips.

"Liu Jin, come here." The little emperor waved his hand and said in a low voice: "Go and check inside the Jinyiwei, is there someone named Pei Wende, bring him to see me."

"Yes!" Liu Jin hurriedly took his order without wiping his face, and rode off on a horse.

Zhu Houzhao went back to the palace and sent Xiao Huanyun to deal with Queen Mother Zhang. After changing his clothes, he went to see Yang Yiqing.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?"

Master Yang has gray beard and hair, and his eyes are full of worry when he comes forward.

"It's okay!" Zhu Houzhao called someone to offer a seat, and sat down next to him. "It's just a big shed of fireworks, and I almost burned it."

"As long as the emperor is fine, as long as it is fine." Yang Yiqing nodded worriedly: "How much harm can be done to the people and things, how can the remedy be made? Can the emperor send someone to find out the cause of the fire?"

Zhu Houzhao nodded: "I have already asked Liu Jin to arrange it. This time the West Street was burned and damaged a lot. I will investigate carefully!"

Yang Yiqing felt a little relieved before clasping his fists and said: "The old minister came back this time to bring back someone for His Majesty. I know that His Majesty has no shortage of ministers, but there are very few virtuous ministers who are truly loyal to His Majesty and able to protect His Majesty and Daming." .”

"The person recommended by Mr. Yang is sure to be correct. What's his name and what is he doing now?"

Yang Yiqing hesitated for a moment, then said: "The emperor knows that Mr. Pei Mupei, the Minister of the Ministry of War, was released during the Hongzhi Dynasty because he offended the treacherous minister Li Guang, and was not recalled for many years. He has a son who is both civil and military, and is also similar in age to the emperor. Mr. Pei died of illness the month before last, so the old minister made the decision to bring this Pei Wende into the capital..."

Zhu Houzhao whispered in his head calmly: "What did the master say his name is?"

"Pei Wende." Yang Yiqing repeated: "It's a pity that he is only a hundred households of Jinyiwei, so it's a shame."

But Zhu Houzhao laughed, he got up and walked a few steps back and forth: "Pei Wende, Pei Wende, what a good name." In his mind, he smiled lightly under the moon, and suddenly his wrists felt a little numb, and the coolness on his hands It seems to be still there.

"Your Majesty, do you remember him, his name is Pei Wende." Yang Yiqing leaned over anxiously and said it again.

"Remember, remember, never forget, Pei Wende." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Since he is recommended by Mr., how about... let him be a commander first?"

The little emperor went to the harem, knowing that there was a big fire, but he was in a good mood for some reason.Another group of people came from far away on the palace road.Zhu Houzhao approached, Xiao Huanyun stepped forward to meet him.

"The lower official has something to tell the emperor." She whispered.

Zhu Houzhao backed away from the screen and led Xiao Huanyun aside: "What's wrong?"

"Master." Xiao Huanyun raised his eyes and looked at him with fear in his eyes: "Do you think this fire is accidental?"

Zhu Houzhao's eyes flashed fiercely.

"Go on."

"Why did the fire start up when I was stuck on the road and couldn't get out? Usually, colored lanterns and paper umbrellas are hung up, and the lights are lit. This solar term is very windy at night. Why is it just tonight? When I leave the palace , West Street caught fire?"

Zhu Houzhao pulled her wrist closer: "You should investigate this matter."

There was a glimmer of light in Xiao Huanyun's eyes: "Master asked my concubine to investigate?"

Zhu Houzhao smiled, and half of his face was hidden in the darkness: "If your guess comes true, it will be to assassinate me. Do you think I will let this happen?"

Xiao Huanyun nodded: "I understand."

"Is there anything else?" Zhu Houzhao took a step outside, squinted his eyes and yawned softly.

"It's nothing. Oh, the queen mother gave me a piece of jade pendant." Xiao Huanyun had a piece of white jade phoenix hanging from his waist, which was placed beside the hem of his skirt.Zhu Houzhao waved his hand nonchalantly: "Yes, you have done a great job in saving him, and the Queen Mother should reward you. I will also reward you. If you are optimistic, go to the inner treasury to get it yourself."

"The emperor is joking again." Unexpectedly, Xiao Huanyun's face immediately turned cold: "I will retire."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and went to the bedroom himself.

The bedroom is brightly lit, burning with numbing incense.The beaded curtain brocade has a misty warmth.Pei Wende stood respectfully on one side, slightly closed his eyes, the lights on the opposite side were very dazzling.

Along with the sound of footsteps behind him was a soft whistle, which sounded like he was in a good mood.

There are many rumors about the emperor, concubines and singers, adopted sons molesting children, it seems that he has had enough of the world's debauchery.Pei Wende's heart was tense, just now when Eunuch Liu, the supervisor of ceremonies, came to announce him, he lost many thoughts.

When Mr. Yang found him back then, he spoke very earnestly.

"The emperor is a smart man, but he is too young and too smart, so he is very playful." Yang Yiqing glanced at him with a wry smile: "In front of him, it is important to obey his wishes. After all, he is just a child."

"Can a child do such a foolish thing as wantonness?" Pei Wende clenched his fists at that time: "Snatching women from the people, staying overnight in brothels, and already taking so many adopted sons, what kind of child is this?"

Yang Yiqing shook his head: "What we have seen and what is rumored in the market is not the real emperor. He is an invisible one."

Liu Jin had another flattering smile: "Master Pei, if you are promoted, our family will congratulate you first."

The whistle stopped, and the footsteps moved a little closer.

Pei Wende's heart hung in his throat.

But after a while, the voice asked from behind: "What are you doing in my bedroom?"

Pei Wende only thought it sounded familiar, but he still turned around respectfully and kowtowed: "My minister Pei Wende kowtowed to my emperor, long live. Eunuch Liu sent an order to the emperor to summon the humble minister, and I don't know why the humble minister was led to the emperor's bedroom."

Like a mirror in his heart, Zhu Houzhao secretly scolded Liu Jin for being ignorant, and waved in embarrassment: "Get up, get up."

Pei Wende answered "yes" in a low voice, feeling puzzled in his heart, could it be that the emperor doesn't want him?

"Pei Qing, Mr. Yang has already told me. My father, Mr. Pei Mu, is a loyal minister. I just issued an order to restore him to his official position and order the Ministry of Rites to re-organize his funeral. By the way, I will let you be the commander of Jinyiwei and work by my side in the future. ,How about it?"

Pei Wende's heart that had been put down a little bit was suspended again: "I...I am afraid that I have no talent or virtue..." But he just raised his eyes, but he met the bead curtain and looked at his eyes with a smile.

He was startled immediately, this is the handsome young man he just rescued.What a pair of peach-blossom eyes, once you see them, you will never forget them.

"You...you..."

"Pei Qing, do you recognize me?" Zhu Houzhao walked over with a smile, he stretched out his hand to lift the bead curtain, and stepped forward a few steps: "Pei Qing has done a great job in rescuing her, and it is not too much to be promoted to be a commander..." Before he finished speaking, he suddenly Moving closer, the distance between the two narrowed, and the slightly fragrant breath fell on Pei Wende's face.

But Pei Wende heard a sentence that made him cheer up: "Go and investigate this fire for me, whether someone deliberately assassinated."

Pei Wende knelt down in shock: "Your Majesty..."

Zhu Houzhao squatted down slowly and looked directly at him: "Master Yang said that you are a loyal minister, and you will be my man. I believe in Master Yang, my father, and you." His words were very soft, but his eyes were very soft. Liang: "Xiao Huanyun, the Shang Palace in the inner palace, has discovered the clues. Pei Qing, you and her will arrest the treasonous person."

"Your Majesty, just based on Xiao Shanggong's guess, you think there is a rebellious person?" Pei Wende was startled, but he still spoke in a low voice.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Houzhao smiled lightly and narrowed his eyes.

"What does Pei Qing think?"

Pei Wende suddenly discovered countless unspeakable meanings in his small eyes, this little emperor was far more shrewd than he imagined.The gaze that sweeps away all Ling Ran sentient beings comes from the emperor after all, even if he wanders in the market and doesn't think about government affairs, everything in the world is clearly in his eyes.

He is sober.Pei Wende was sure, and suddenly felt relieved.

Perhaps, this is a king worthy of assistance.

"Pei Qing, do you have any questions?" The frightening light in his eyes suddenly receded, replaced by a lazy smile, "Or...do you want to stay and sleep with me?"

How could Pei Wende react to this topic so quickly.His heart was up and down, and his eyes were dark for a while, but he still hastily kowtowed: "I don't dare, I... I will leave."

Before Zhu Houzhao could speak, he hurried out of the palace.

Zhu Hou looked at him stumbling around with hands and feet, as if hiding from a thief, he was puzzled and amused at the same time.Liu Jin hurried in after a while, and was even more surprised when he saw the weird and distorted smile on the emperor's face: "My lord, why is this Pei Wende... You made me angry! Don't worry, my servant will clean him up immediately, and I won't let my lord get angry." bother."

Zhu Houzhao went up and kicked him: "Who told you that I was angry? Who are you going to deal with, you?"

Liu Jin raised her head, only to find that the little emperor was still looking at the direction where the man disappeared, staring at him with bewilderment.Immediately, his heart brightened: "Oh, it's the servant girl Heitan who blindfolded her. Master Pei is naturally loyal to the master. The servant slaps her mouth, slaps her mouth." As he spoke, he slapped himself twice on the face.

"All right, all right!" Zhu Houzhao asked him to get up: "From now on, Pei Wende will be my side. You go to the capital to find a good house, and tell him that I will reward him. By the way, I have to give him the inscription 'Pei's Mansion'." , you remind me."

"Hey! I'll keep this in mind, servants. Your Majesty Pei is really appreciated by the Emperor!"

Zhu Houzhao picked up the curtain by himself.

Liu Jin followed in a hurry: "Master, who are you going to serve tonight?"

"No need." Zhu Houzhao leaned on the couch: "I want to have a quiet night, so you can also retreat."

"Yes." Liu Jin stepped back with small steps.

He seldom slept alone on the dragon couch, and the brocade bed was covered with warm incense, so he fell asleep quickly.In Zhu Houzhao's dream, he remembered the cool wind and the stars over and over again, the flying fish suit, the embroidered spring knife, then the cold hand holding his hand, and then the light smile.

"Pei Qing..." he whispered in his dream.

In the next second, the wind and the stars disappeared, and the bed was warmed with incense, but the cold hand slid over his arm and clasped it tightly on his shoulder.

Zhu Houzhao's heart moved slightly, and he saw that the man was bare necked, his shoulders were a little thin, and his collarbone protruded from the delicate skin.His face is one of extreme pain and pleasure.Zhu Houzhao lowered his head to kiss the tears in the corner of his eyes, and asked, "Pei Qing, why are you crying?"

The dream woke up instantly.

Zhu Houzhao found that the window of the bedroom was not closed, and the breeze came in.The pain in his body swelled violently, and he suddenly realized what kind of situation that expression happened.Unknowingly, a strange sadistic desire and possessive desire arose in my heart.He closed his eyes, imagining what it would be like afterward, and he explained it himself.

The wind is still gentle.

Zhu Houzhao's hands were wet and sticky, but he was ashamed and regretful in his heart.He is a loyal minister recommended by Mr. Yang, and he has only met him twice, how could he dream of doing such a nasty thing to him.

The little emperor blamed himself in the middle of the night, and only slowly fell asleep in the morning.

And in Yang's guest room, after Pei Wende woke up in the middle of the night, he never fell asleep again.

"What am I thinking!"

Pei Wende tried his best to drive out the soft words and tears in the dream, the pursuit of greed, such a obsessive self, he had never seen and never dared to imagine.

Maybe it was too nervous to see the emperor.Pei Wende tried his best to comfort himself. At present, it seems that the emperor didn't think much about him.Maybe I really thought too much.Pei Wende buried his head in the pillow, but the joy and pain in the dream was never forgotten for a long time, and it seemed as if it had actually happened.

"Sober! The emperor just asked me to catch fire on West Street." Pei Wende pinched himself.But suddenly thunder flashed in my mind.

"But what is the emperor doing in West Street!?!?!"

Yiqing Building on West Street, even if you are not a native of the capital, you must be famous.

"He's really..." Pei Wende was outraged for no reason, his teeth were sore, and he didn't know where the pent-up anger came from.

"...The licentiousness is beyond measure!"

The little emperor sneezed and ordered someone to change the quilt and close the window.

"Hey... I have a cold."

Zhu Houzhao rubbed his nose.