Chapter 203: The Last Wayward
The main owner of the house is not there, and the atmosphere has become less tense than before, and life has become more comfortable. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info, however, I have not been able to enjoy such a comfortable time like others.
What happened in the sixty-first year of Kangxi, what Yinzhen will do, these are all puzzles that historians are speculating about in history, and it seems even more confusing to me, but judging from all kinds of this year, Yinzhen doesn't want to wait, and can't wait.
Kangxi is now an old man who is nearly seventy years old, and for him, his body and energy are obviously lacking, and he knows very well that the position of the crown prince must be determined quickly, so once Yinyu returns to Beijing after handling Tibetan affairs, it is very likely that he will be clearly positioned as a candidate for the prince. At that time, it will be a matter of settlement, and it will be difficult for Yinzhen to reverse the situation no matter what he wants to do. So he started to change from passive to active.
This is indeed the best time for Yinzhen, although I don't know how Yinzhen regained Kangxi's attention, but at least the current situation is powerful for Yinzhen, there is Nian Qianyao to contain Yinzhen who is far away in Tibet, and there is Long Keduo to assist from the side, plus Yinzhen can regain Kangxi's attention, and Kangxi's cronies and eunuchs Wei Zhu must have contributed a lot. At this time, public opinion was also controlled by Yinzhen, and he has always been low-key, diligent and thrifty, honest and fair, and has gained a lot of good reputation among the government and the opposition, and the resistance has been resolved to the least.
The comfortable environment always gives people more space to think, and calmed down and thought carefully about Yinzhen's actions over the past few days. Thinking about how Yinzhen could guarantee that Kangxi would make him the choice of the prince before Yinyu returned to Beijing. Thinking of Kangxi's healthy mental state during this period of time, he suddenly wondered how such a Kangxi could suddenly die a few months later. Could it be - could it be that Yinzhen plans to use extraordinary means, will he kill the king and his father because he can't wait?
When such a thought suddenly flashed in my mind, even I was scared, and I inexplicably thought of some wild histories mentioning that Kangxi had drunk a bowl of ginseng soup brought to him by Yinzhen before he died. Does that bowl of ginseng soup really exist? I don't know, and no one really knows.
I have thought about many possibilities, and I know very well that Yinzhen will definitely find a way to get that position, such as the ambition he has never concealed in front of me, as well as the deep meaning in the sentence he asked Su Peisheng to hand me that day, and all the public opinion guidance he has done in secret these days, but I never dared to think that a person like him would do something against the emperor and his father.
In fact, before coming to this life, I had always firmly believed that Yinzhen was really valued by Kangxi and finally passed on the throne to him, but now I calm down and think about the road that I have come step by step over the years, I suddenly find that I may face the truly terrible fact - the throne of Yinzhen in history may not really come so fairly, or maybe it is really mixed with terrible murder. Will real history be like this? Will he be like this?
Although I want Yinzhen to sit in that position, I don't want the truth to be like this. In my heart, I may not have a deep love for him, but I have always had a strong reverence, but some may be placed in front of me, and I still feel that I can't imagine and face it. This mood has become more entangled and uneasy as time passes. I was so restless that I couldn't sleep.
Although she didn't know what I was worried about, she guessed that I might be troubled by Yinzhen and Hongli, so she proposed to go to the temple to offer incense and pray for blessings, so as to ask for peace of mind.
It's not a way to think about it in the house all day long, I feel that I should really go out for a walk, maybe things are not as bad as I think, Yinzhen is indeed decisive, but he is definitely not a ruthless person, he has always admired and revered Kangxi in his heart, maybe God really favors Yinzhen, maybe Kangxi's heart really belongs to this son, or maybe because of Hongli It affected Kangxi's decision.
I could only think like this, and with tangled and contradictory emotions, I asked the Wulanala clan for permission, and let Xiao Shunzi drive out of Prince Yong's mansion with the Qian family.
As soon as the vehicle drove out of the palace, he heard Xiao Shunzi say in a deep voice through the door curtain: "I met with the car of the ninth master, do you think you should avoid it?"
There were just me, Qian and her personal servant in the car. Qian's maidservant didn't know the origin of my relationship with Yinyu, but Qian knew in her heart that she looked at me like her, and her eyes showed a sense of nervous exploration. I smiled at the Qian family and said to Xiao Shunzi who was driving: "He is the prince, although we are the daughters of Prince Yong's mansion, but our status is not high, according to the rules, let them go first, you can avoid it if you don't need to, pull over, and wait for them to go first." ”
Xiao Shunzi parked the car on the side of the road as I said, and Yinyu's car did not stop, but when he passed by my car, he heard the sound of ruts becoming a little slower, and then he got faster again, and soon disappeared at the end of the street.
Yinyu knows Xiao Shunzi, and when he sees Xiao Shunzi driving, he must know who will be sitting in the car, I should be glad that he didn't stop talking, but he still can't let his heart not sigh, it's an indescribable emotion, a little sour and a little distressed.
Go to the Biyun Temple located in Xiangshan, in essence, in the middle of summer, the scenery here is different from that time in winter, the mountain breeze is blowing, the shade of green trees, this is the right time to come.
After making incense with Qian, walking along the tree-lined path in the temple, halfway through, Qian suddenly said that she was tired and wanted to go to the prepared guest house to rest first, and before I could ask her if she was uncomfortable, I saw her leave in a hurry with her servant.
Just as he felt that Qian's behavior was a little strange, suddenly Xiao Shunzi beside him reminded: "It seems that the ninth master is sitting in the pavilion in front." ”
I looked in the direction indicated by Xiao Shunzi in surprise, and sure enough, I saw Yinyu sitting alone in the pavilion, with no one around him, as if he was there alone to watch the scenery and enjoy the coolness, and it seemed that he was waiting for someone.
At this time, I thought that Qian might be the Yinyu he saw, and I felt that Yinyu might be waiting for me, worried that the presence of her and the maid would cause inconvenience, so I found an excuse to leave in a hurry.
"At the moment, Gege is not suitable to be alone with the ninth master, and the slave is worried about ......," Xiao Shunzi reminded in a low voice.
Before he could finish speaking, I stopped him and said, "I know you're worried about what they're going to do on their side, and I'm afraid that someone will have some tongue when they see me alone with him now." If it were someone else waiting here, I would have that concern, but now it's him — I don't think he'd do that. It just so happened that I also had a few words to say to him, and when I was done, I left, and you just followed him, and you didn't have to shy away from it. ”
Xiao Shunzi saw that I had my own opinions, and although she didn't agree with my cooking, she didn't say anything to stop me, and followed me towards Yinyu.
Yinyu was obviously waiting for me, and when I walked towards him, I clearly saw the joy and the inseparable affection in his eyes. Faced with such a gaze, I subconsciously avoided looking at him, bowed slightly, suppressed the nervousness in my heart, and said with a light smile: "I didn't expect you to come here today." ”
"Originally, it wasn't, but I saw your car driving, so I temporarily followed. Yin Yu said bluntly without concealment.
Yinyu's straightforwardness made me feel embarrassed for a while, I was silent for a moment, restrained my smile, and said lightly: "Is there anything you want to say?" I haven't seen it for many years, and you and the Fourteenth Master should be very resentful that I not only didn't consider Yi's proposal back then, but also set up such a set to pry out your eyeliner that has been operating in Prince Yong's mansion for many years. If you want to call me ungrateful, I accept it, but I won't regret it. ”
This time, Yinyu was silent, his eyes stayed on me, still as soft as spring water, but the joy in it was not there, and many more complex emotions became deep and lonely.
"Women shouldn't meddle in this," Yinyu said, "especially not in a way that harms their bodies." In fact, even if you don't want to accept it, you can ignore it. Why use such drastic means to do that for the fourth brother. ”
What Yin Yu's words contained was not an accusation that I was destroying their secret eyeliner, but a deplorment that I did not hesitate to use my body to fight them.
The tip of my nose was slightly sour because of Yinyu's words, but I didn't want to cry because of his words at this time, and I forcibly endured the emotions rolling in my heart, walked to him and reached out to stroke his cheek. It was the first time I had taken the initiative to be close to him, and when I touched his warm skin, I raised my head to meet those deep, hot eyes, stared into his eyes, and said word by word: "From now on, you must remember everything you say, even if you don't understand why I said this, don't ask why, just remember it in your heart." ”
Yinyu was surprised by my initiative, and Xiaoshunzi on the side subconsciously took a step forward, but then stopped, turned his back to me and Yinyu, and watched the movements around him vigilantly.
I ignored the reactions of the two, and continued to say to Yinyu: "You remember, some things are predestined, once they happen, don't try to change, go with fate, even when you are about to despair and die, don't easily give up the belief in living, you must believe that there will be miracles." If one day you have to leave the capital and stay away from the country, you must remember to take care of yourself and don't try to promise anyone to do meaningless things. If one day you are in deep trouble, don't give up the belief in living casually, don't trust anyone casually, and be sure to wait until the person holding the iris token arrives. When you meet that person, no matter what they ask you to do, don't ask why, and if you can still believe me, be sure to do it. ”
After saying this, my fingers gently slid down Yinyu's delicate cheeks and fell on his plump and warm lips, and said in a soft, almost bewitching voice: "Promise me, you can remember and do it, right?"
I felt Yinyu's body stiffen visibly, and then he reached out and tried to take me into his arms, but I dodged away. I took a step back, looked at him expectantly, and asked again, "Promise me, you'll remember those words and do it, right?"
Doubts flashed across Yinyu's face, and then he fell into thought. He's a businessman after all, and even in these circumstances, he's still able to keep his head and think about what I said and what I asked him to do.
After a long time, Yinyu's eyes became deeper and deeper, and he asked coldly: "Is there any plan for the fourth brother, are you hinting that he will do something to me?"
My gaze was on the lush forest, and in the middle of summer July, the only sound of cicadas chirped in the peaceful temples was the sound of cicadas. In another four months, the shade and the chirping of cicadas will be replaced by dead branches and snow. The man in front of me, who I can't love but can't let go of completely, he and his favorite brothers are about to face the coldest and darkest days of their lives.
I dare to say such things to Yinyu, and I don't worry that with his cleverness, he will guess the deeper meaning hidden in these words. But they were too late, Yinyu was in Tibet, and it would take a month or two to deliver the news from the capital, even if it was 800 miles to expedite, and it would take another month or two for Yinyu to return to Beijing after getting the news. At that time, I am afraid that I will only be able to come to the funeral in time, not to mention, how could Yinzhen let the people of the Eight Masters easily send the news to Yinyu.
However, Yinzhen still guessed wrong, he actually said that Yinzhen was going to do something to him, and he didn't think about Yinzhen's real purpose at all. That's fine, at least it saves Yinzhen and me a lot of trouble.
I didn't admit it or deny it, I just smiled and said meaningfully: "People always have to prepare for the worst in order to deal with any situation." I just want to tell you that I owe you so much all along, so no matter what happens, I will pay you back, but only between me and you, no one else, no politics. So, just by that I can make you trust, just as I trust you. In short, if you remember what I just said, whether you agree or not, I hope you can do it when the time comes. ”
After speaking, I turned around to leave, and heard Yin Yu suddenly ask behind me: "From the time we met until now, you-have never been moved by me?"
I lowered my eyes and smiled wryly. This time I didn't hide it, and said to him calmly: "No, I have a crush on you, but - I don't love you, in fact, I have never really loved anyone. ”
After speaking, I didn't stay anymore and left without looking back, leaving Yinyu standing silently behind me.
Xiao Shunzi followed me without saying a word, and did not speak until he returned home. Qian also didn't mention that he had seen Yinyu. No one said anything along the way, I closed my eyes and calmed my mind, and the car was quiet and dull.
At night, I stood in front of the window and looked at the full moon in the sky in a daze, and my personal maid was sent to the small kitchen to guard the tonic decoction that I needed to take every day, and only Xiao Shunzi was left in the house to serve. The room was quiet, I didn't speak, and Xiao Shunzi didn't speak.
I know that Xiao Shunzi actually has something to say in his heart, but there are some things that I don't mention and he won't mention first, so I retracted my gaze and looked at him, and said, "Say whatever you want to say, it is inevitable that there will be estrangement in my heart." ”
Xiao Shunzi pursed her lips, turned around to cover the door, and whispered, "Gege has passed the ceremony today." And there are some things that should not be said even if they are sincere. ”
"Do you believe that anyone can live two lives in just one life?" I didn't answer Junko's words, and suddenly asked rhetorically.
Xiao Shunzi was slightly stunned, she didn't expect me to ask like this, she didn't know how to answer for a while, and then she was silent.
Knowing that this was too difficult for Xiao Shunzi to understand, he didn't get entangled, but he just continued to take care of himself: "I am like a person who has lived two lifetimes, all my life is to live as I want but busy and tired, thinking that I am young so I tirelessly squander, and the other life is frightening, planning everywhere, living with trembling every day, and the only reason to persist is to strive for the stability of this world that I don't know when it will be realized." In my two lives, I have also had a heartbeat and looked forward to love, but later I found out that in fact, beautiful love only exists in books, and many people in reality often can't ask for love, and then choose marriage for the sake of marriage. Maybe you will think that I am a watery Yang Hua and a ruthless woman, obviously I am already the concubine of the fourth master, but I have always had an ambiguous relationship with the ninth master, but as I said, the two of them are people with longing and reluctance for me, but that is not love. Because true love is pure, there will be no impurities, nothing to do with status and identity, nothing to do with power struggles, only each other in each other's eyes, will only live for each other, will only die for each other. But neither the fourth master nor the ninth master can give me this, maybe in this era, no one can do this, so I like it, but I don't love it. ”
These words are actually not for Xiao Shunzi, but also for themselves, those pent-up emotions in the heart that have nowhere to vent, poured out through such a dialogue.
After saying these yes and nos, I smiled at Xiao Shunzi, and said with a long breath: "Just think of me as a rare wayward today, if I really want to move into that deeply locked palace in the future, where is there such a time to do whatever I want." But what I said to Jiu Ye today for him to remember, you must also remember, and you may need you to help me complete it in the future. You promise me the same not to tell anyone and help me do it, okay?"
Xiao Shunzi's eyes flickered, and he looked at me softly, and there were some emotions in his eyes that I couldn't guess. As usual, Xiao Shunzi should be at my request, and Yinyu's fate may have begun to have a turning point out of history at this moment.