If it was before, Shu E wouldn't have thought much about these words, but after a long time in the palace, she has deeply understood the meaning of "words in words". Everyone has something to say, and every sentence has an extraneous voice, and wanting to be honest with each other is the most unattainable luxury. Even if she is as intimate as Lilac Huafu, sometimes she doesn't speak too directly to herself. Or afraid of overstepping the courtesy, or afraid of being sad.

If these words were said by someone else, Shu E might not ask again, and even if she tried her best, she couldn't figure out what the intention was. This is so thoroughly pointed out that it seems to have explained everything, but it seems that nothing has been said, and it is still in the dark. But Shu E always thought that the emperor had an extraordinary temperament, not the same as others, and as for whether it was because of his supreme status, Shu E couldn't understand.

The emperor's words fell, Shu E thought for a while, and asked: "The slave is stupid and ignorant, please ask the emperor for advice." ”

The emperor seemed to hesitate for a moment, but still said: "This sentence was told to you by Zi Weaving. ”

"Zi Weaving ......" Shu E unconsciously repeated, thinking in her heart that the name "Zi Weaving" seemed to have been heard there, so she was familiar, and then she was slightly taken aback: "Is it Shun Jieyu?" ”

Seeing that the emperor nodded, Shu E was even more suspicious in her heart, but she didn't know what Lu Dao was for. opened his mouth and asked, "I'm either in Anqing Hall or Minghe Hall recently, and I haven't ...... Well, yes, only on the day of the summer festival, in the Qingshou Palace, I saw Shun Jieyu, when she went to ask the Queen Mother to say goodbye, and I only saluted her, and did not say anything. Other than that, I never saw her again. ”

The emperor smiled: "Although you haven't seen her, maybe when did she see you." It's just that you're more focused on things and don't notice it. ”

After listening to the emperor's words, Shu E only felt more mysterious, and asked softly: "I don't know what Shun Jieyu meant by telling me this...... When did she see me, how could I not know at all? ”

The emperor saw Shu E's expression and hurriedly said: "This is just my speculation, don't think about it." After a pause, he said: "Zizhi has always been dignified and chaste, although he and the queen are co-managing the affairs of the harem, but they don't like to pay attention to extraneous things. It's just that when she told me about you, she was quite appreciative. Presumably she also pays special attention to you, so she has this words. ”

Shu E listened to the emperor's words, although she was still nervous in her heart, and she didn't know what she had done, but she was known by Shun Jieyu. Is it still to tidy up the emperor's study? It's just that he was in front of everyone in the harem that day, and the Queen Mother had ordered herself to return to Anqing Hall after finishing the books, and this matter can be regarded as a revelation. Suddenly, he had an idea and asked: "Does the emperor know what the intention of Shun Jieyu to confess to the slave and maid?" ”

The emperor smiled slightly: "I asked her the same thing yesterday, but what she didn't want to say, it was in vain to ask." So I still don't know why. Seeing that Shu E had a look of surprise on her face, she comforted again: "Don't worry, Zizhi won't have a head and no tail like this." ”

In fact, what Shu E was surprised in her heart was what Shun Jieyu meant, and even the emperor couldn't ask, and the emperor didn't care. She sighed at the emperor's magnanimity while envious of Shun Jieyu's style.

On the morning of the next day, Shu E copied "Baochai is so bright, and the mirror can be identified." The fragrance is degraded, and the suqin has a clear sound. The poet feels papaya, but wants to answer Yaoqiong. I am ashamed that he gave me a thick gift, and I am ashamed that this past is light. After a few sentences, I seemed to feel something in my heart, and hurriedly copied the poem, and then put down my pen and left.

Seeing that Shu E was in a hurry, Xiao Xiangzi asked respectfully, "Madame, what's the urgency?" ”

Shu E paused slightly, and said: "If this matter is not clarified, I am afraid that there will be no way to copy the poems and texts in the future." ”

Xiao Xiangzi hurriedly asked, "Madame, are you going to consult any books?" The mother and the official family all instructed the little ones to be here at the dispatch of the lady at any time. ”

Shu E smiled: "I'm just looking for someone to ask a word." ”

Xiao Xiangzi said again: "Are you asking the ministers of the Hanlin Academy [Note 1]? ”

"If I ask them, I'll fix a letter or write a note for you to send to them. How can I go through like this, and not disturb their work? Shu E said with a smile.

In fact, Shu E went directly to ask the bachelors of the Hanlin Academy for advice, which not only lost the etiquette, but also did not conform to the rituals. Shu E is a harem maid, and she rashly went to see the minister of the Hanlin Academy, even if it was for official business, she should know that she should avoid it.

Xiao Xiangzi bowed down to send Shu E away, so curious in her heart, but Mrs. Yongan did not say that it was better to let her follow, or not to follow. This lady who served the royal county from the fifth grade can now be regarded as a celebrity in front of the queen mother and the emperor!

Although it was only half of noon, the sun was already hot in all directions. But fortunately, the weather was fine, and although it was hotter, it didn't feel stuffy. Shu E came all the way to the back garden, but Xingxi didn't meet anyone else except for two or three palace maids. Those rumors that spread a few days ago, although Shu E knew her innocence, she couldn't justify herself. Moreover, the emperor stayed in Minghe Hall for ten consecutive days, and Shu E couldn't confidently say that it had nothing to do with him.

The outside of the Yixue Pavilion looks like the other three pavilions, but the courtyard is full of old plums. The plums under the green leaves have turned from green to yellow, and the strings are densely knotted, which is very draped and lovely. And a large number of plum trees are planted in one place, just like a plum orchard.

The palace maid went in to pass the word, and after a while, the Yu family personally greeted her.

Although in the summer, the color of the clothes is still dark blue, and only the white jade hairpin on the sideburns is the only bright color on her body. Without waiting for Shu E to salute, Yu Shi smiled and said, "You came so quickly." ”

Shu E looked at Yan's expression, which was more gentle than the last time they met, and she smiled in return, bowed, and wanted to say "Shun Jieyu Wanfu", but remembered what she had said to herself, there is no outsider to meet, so there is no need to call her Shun Jieyu. It's just that he saluted at this moment, but didn't say hello, which was too unnatural.

Seeing the embarrassed look on Shu E's face, he already knew Shu E's thoughts. Stretched out his hand to help Shu E, and said with a smile: "What do you call Yang Meiren?" ”

[Note 1] Hanlin Academy: The Song Dynasty established the Academy along the Tang Dynasty, also known as the Hanlin Academy, and sometimes also known as the Hanlin Academy. The Hanlin Scholars actually acted as advisors to the Emperor, and many of the prime ministers were selected from among the Hanlin Scholars. During the Renzong period, there was no grade of Hanlin scholars. Su Shi, Ouyang Xiu, Wang Anshi, and Sima Guang of the Song Dynasty were all from Hanlin.