Chapter 8 The Origin of Siyouju
The Zhuangzi that the king of Qinnan brought me to is on the outskirts of Beijing, with a stream in front and a mountain in the back, and the scenery is pleasant. It was autumn, the eyes were full of the golden of the ridges, the tenants were working in the ridges, and when they saw the king of Qinnan, they put down their farming tools, although they saw me on the back of the king of Qinnan, they all looked at each other, but they still kowtowed to the ground, and they didn't know who took the lead to call out first, and everyone followed and shouted: "The king of Qinnan is well!
King Qinnan smiled and told them to get up. A swarthy middle-aged man about forty years old pulled a strong woman forward, bowed his head and said respectfully: "Lord Wang, let the cheap man carry his wife." β
How did I become "Madame" again? His face was hot, and he buried his head at the base of his neck in shame, he was like Master, and he also had a faint fragrance on his body, but Master's was an elegant orchid, and his was like a pine amber fragrance.
I couldn't see the expression of King Qinnan, but I was happy when I heard his voice: "This lady of this king likes to carry this king on her back." He has a heart. β
I secretly wanted to pinch him on the waist, but who knew that his muscles were hard and strong and couldn't be twisted at all. I whispered in his ear in disgust: "You crocodile!"
He smiled dumbly, patted me on the back, I don't know what he meant, as if to soothe and seem to wake up, his previous domineering kiss suddenly appeared in his mind, his brain was numb again, his face became more and more hot, but I saw that the roots of his ears were also red......
"Then the little one will go back to Neizhuang first and order, and by the way, take the Absolute Shadow to the stable to rest?"
King Qinnan nodded.
It turned out that the black horse called "Jueying" had been obediently following behind me, and I suddenly had a thought, and said to the steward who led the horse: "What is the steward, the prince is tired, and my body is better, but you can ride the horse slowly, you lead." β
I put forward this opinion in front of so many people, and specially added the words "my body is better", I expect that he will not be easy to refute the king of Qinnan, after all, he is the prince, and he always carries a woman on his back, not only is he tired, but also makes me suffer from others.
Steward He did not answer immediately, and looked at the king of Qinnan waiting for his orders.
Sure enough, King Qinnan put me down, and then he immediately bent down next to Jueying, and arched a "stepping stool" with both palms on the ground: "Please Madame get on the horse." β
I was stunned, I knew that there was this operation method, so I didn't mention this opinion, how can I step on a meat stool?
I was embarrassed, but the king of Qinnan directly hugged me on the horse, and said to He Guan: "You don't have to lead the horse. Madame is going to stay in the village for a long time, and you should order it first. β
"Yes!" Steward He replied and walked away quickly.
I was secretly glad that I finally didn't have to go back to the palace, and I didn't have to be watched by Ah Xin 24 hours a day, but the king of Qinnan actually turned over and jumped on the horse, and hugged me from behind, he shook the reins, and the horse began to walk slowly. He then whispered, "You were so confused that you forgot about it." β
I replied angrily: "You're stupid!"
He didn't get annoyed but laughed, and said leisurely: "It's not because I met you!"
I was speechless for a moment, and I didn't answer again.
He whispered again: "Next time I carry you, don't stick it to the base of my neck!"
I was stunned and turned my head to look at him, and although his face was calm, his eyes were blazing, and his ears were red. I understood in an instant, I was so ashamed that I quickly turned back, and I was secretly depressed in my heart, this person was cheap and behaved.
I was speechless all the way, and it didn't take long to arrive at Neizhuang. Although there are no carved beams and paintings in this inner village, it is gorgeous and luxurious, but it is also majestic and majestic, and the courtyard is high and profound. The vigorous and powerful words "Siyouju" on the door plaque attracted my attention.
Steward He led the crowd to wait outside the door early, and when he saw us arriving, he knelt down and shouted: "King Qinnan is well! Madame is well!"
I was not used to this kind of big scene, so I had to laugh awkwardly.
"Get up. The king of Qinnan said and carried me off the horse, and then held my hand tightly, I broke free a few times to no avail and gave up, at this time immediately a small servant bowed his head and strode up, respectfully took the reins, and led the horse down.
I was led by the hand of the king of Qinnan and followed him into the village, and I kept reading the name of the plaque I had just seen, and I was surprised that the word "Siyou" was the original name of the villa, or the name that was later changed, just like he said before, "You think of my heart"? This villa is the place where the king of Qinnan first met Li Xin'er, but Li Xin'er is a beautiful lady, how could he come to his Zhuangzi, if you want to know it, you should also know it in Li's mansion or in the market. I shook my head, forget it, it's none of my business, it's the right thing to find an opportunity to go back to Wugu.
At this time, it was noon, and I was hungry and sat on the spacious first seat with the king of Qinnan holding his hands, and listened boredly to the affairs of the steward with the account book to the king of Qinnan, it seems that the king of Qinnan has been in the future for a long time, and there are so many backlogs.
I tugged at the corner of King Qinnan's clothes, and whispered embarrassedly, "I'm hungry." β
King Qinnan was happy when he heard it, and reached out to scrape the tip of my nose, and his eyebrows and eyes were full of love: "I heard the gurgling sound of your stomach earlier, and I thought you would endure it." β
I snorted coldly in my heart, and said that I love Li Xin'er a lot, and if I am an ordinary person, even if I don't hear the hungry sound of my stomach, I have already carefully ordered the table to open when it is time to eat.
He Guan was very embarrassed, and clenched his fists and apologized: "Madam, it's all strange that the little ones are pestering the prince for official business, and the little ones are going to pass the meal." β
King Qinnan shook his hand lightly, and he retreated.
"Let's go. He got up with me and walked out of the hall.
When they arrived at the dining room, a young woman in a moonlit jasmine dress was already instructing a few people to set the dishes and serve tea.
As soon as this woman saw us, she immediately led several of her subordinates to greet us respectfully and blessedly.
The king of Qinnan took me to sit down at the table, and the woman stepped forward to offer me and the king of Qinnan a small cup of light golden tea, I took a sip, the faint fragrance was sweet, it should be chrysanthemum tea.
Then, the woman stood on the side of King Qinnan to cook for him, and beside me was another girl in pink clothes who was a little younger, some babies with fat faces and round faces, and they were very cute.
"Why didn't you change out of your court clothes? β
The woman in the moonlight clothes asked the king of Qinnan in a thin mosquito-like voice, without calling the prince, I knew in my heart that this woman was not an ordinary maidservant.
King Qinnan didn't seem to expect her to ask, and he didn't answer, but his eyes looked at me, his eyes twinkling.
Isn't this kid afraid that I'll be jealous? I took another sip of tea, and took a closer look at the woman, only to see that the woman had trimmed her eyebrows and nose, as soft as jade, and her posture was even worse than that of the host and Zimo, so she smiled and said: "He is bent on this, no, leaving the princess in the palace, pulling my pretense, and running straight to come." β
As soon as I said this, the boy immediately kicked me indeed, and the woman looked ashamed.
There are more than a dozen melons and fruits on the table, cold dishes and hot dishes, the plates are delicate and attractive, my appetite is aroused, regardless of the faces of the two of them, and the chopsticks are chopsticks.
King Qinnan said lightly: "I didn't have time to change, you go and help this king prepare now." β
The woman blushed and retreated.
As soon as she left, the king of Qinnan said to me: "Madame is really articulate. β
He seemed to continue to accuse me, but I laughed at it, blocked it back with a sentence of "eat and sleep, and didn't say anything", and finished the tea like a depressed drinker before lifting the chopsticks.
Seeing him like this, I was secretly happy in my heart, this kid is really naΓ―ve.
After lunch, I excused myself to be sleepy, so he asked the round-faced little girl to lead me to the inner garden to rest, and then went to the main hall to deal with the steward.
I changed my coat and lay on the bed without sleep, so I simply sat up and chatted with the little girl: "What's your name?"
"Mrs. Hui, slave Qiuyi?"
Homophonic to "Aunt Qiu", I frowned slightly: "But the 'suitability' of 'pleasant autumn colors'?"
"Yes, ma'am. The slave's real name is Apple. β
I almost laughed out loud when I heard "Apple", but I couldn't help but laugh lightly: "Apples are also good, cute." Then why did it change to 'Qiuyi'?"
The little girl also smiled: "The slave maid has a round face, and she was born in autumn, so her father named her Apple." Later, Miss Xiwei said that apples were too common, that is, they were born in autumn, so they changed to the word 'Qiuyi'. β
I wanted to help her change her name, but since someone had already changed it for her, I gave up. I nodded and said, "This Xiwei girl is elegant and has good knowledge, and I want to meet her when I am free." β
Qiu Yi was surprised: "During the dining room, the girl was there, and the lady didn't remember." β
I was a little embarrassed and said with a smile: "I had an illness before, and I don't remember much about the past." β
Qiu Yi's face was worried: "Madame is better now." β
I nodded, "Much better." I asked again, "Miss Xiwei is an aunt?"
Qiu Yi shook her head, she was a straightforward and simple person, and she felt a little sorry for Xi: "Miss Xiwei is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but unfortunately the prince has not given the girl a name." β
When I heard this, I was a little angry. This kid is really, he doesn't recognize anyone when he finishes eating and puts on his pants.
I asked, "How often did I come here before?"
Qiu Yi shook his head again: "Madame has only been here once before, when Madame was wounded by an arrow, she stayed here for a period of time to heal, and then General Li came to pick her up." β
This Li Xin'er is really fateful. I asked again, "This mountain villa used to be called 'Si Youju'?"
"No, it was changed by the queen. β
My heart moved, and I suddenly understood something.