It was already winter, and the weather was strangely cold, so Jingqin picked out the candle flame, and the room was brighter.

Under the yellow candle flame, Mei Ru was wearing a pink jacket, her black hair was softly scattered, and between her ears was a pendant the size of a grain of rice.

"Third girl, it's late at night, it's time to rest." Jingqin persuaded in a low voice, handed over a stove again, and continued, "If Mrs. knows, it will mean that the girl is not careful. ”

Mei Ru put down her pen, took the silver-gilt hairpin stove, and sighed helplessly.

In the past few days, the situation in the Western Regions has suddenly been unstable, and there have been frequent changes, and those small officials and temple officials in Honglu Temple are worried every time they talk about it. Mei Ru had heard a lot and knew that the situation was not good. Thinking that she had stacked several stacks of books from the Western Regions here, she tried her best to translate them to see if it was useful. Mei Ru has been busy with these days, and even today she learned liuqin from Mr. Pingyang, and she was scolded for being distracted.

Thinking of the rebellion in the Western Regions, Mei Ru couldn't help frowning.

My brother has been writing in the past few days. In the letter, he didn't mention anything about the situation there, only saying that he couldn't come back for the New Year this year, so that everyone wouldn't worry about him.

But even if my brother doesn't mention it, Mei Ru and everyone in the mansion also know that Mei Xiang is in Shaanxi and Gansu, next to the Western Regions, and the situation on his side is definitely more tense than in the capital. As a result, Mei Ru couldn't help but become more and more worried, and guessed whether there would be a war.

As for the Dong family, my brother didn't mention it again in the letter, but only asked how Sister Yue was. In the middle of the year, when he learned that the Dong family had made a family appointment, Mei Xiang hurriedly sent back several letters in a row. Mei Ru saw it in her eyes and only felt uncomfortable. But then, my brother stopped talking about it...... I don't know how he is alone in that place where the mountains and rivers are far away, and he feels how sad he feels.

Thinking about it like this, Mei Ru picked up the pen, couldn't write anymore, and sighed lightly.

The next day, coming out of Mr. Pingyang, Mei Ru went to Dong's Mansion first.

Since the Dong family and Hu Sanbiao made a marriage, although the Qian family has stopped and no longer looks at each other everywhere, they can talk with guns and sticks, which is extremely ugly. Seeing Mei Ru at this time, Qian naturally didn't have a good face, and she didn't leave the silver for three sentences, and just wanted to take money from Mei Ru. The main reason is that after the family affairs were settled, Hu Sanbiao asked Meifu to stop the silver every month, and he directly gave Dong's a sum of silver, so that she could add whatever she lacked, and the province would receive these gases and the favor of Meifu.

Cut off the financial route, where can the Qian family not be angry?

Mei Ru didn't bother to talk to her more, so she only sat for a while and went to the Dong family's courtyard.

Although the weather is cold, the charcoal is burning in the house, and it is much warmer than last year, Mei Ru nodded quietly.

When she lifted the curtain and entered the room, Dong was wearing a homely lilac-colored jacket, her hair was half-curled, and she was sitting on the kang embroidering tweed. Seeing Mei Rulai, Dong was extremely happy and pursed his lips and smiled. She doesn't think about anything these days, she doesn't bother anything, this smile, her face is flushed, her cheeks are round, and she is also in a lot of energy, as if she has become the sister-in-law in Mei Ru's memory again.

Mei Ru was overjoyed and smiled.

"Sister, where did you get this good thing?" She pointed to the fox that was gathered on the side, curious. This fox fur is pure white, soft and dense to the touch, and it is a really good thing.

Dong glanced at it and said abruptly: "A few days ago, your big brother Hu sent it back, saying that it was cold and windy in the capital. ”

I didn't expect a rough man like Hu Sanbiao to know this! Mei Ru raised her eyebrows, and then thought about her brother...... She couldn't help but sigh for her brother again. After saying a few words casually, Mei Ru asked, "Sister, can Brother Hu come back for the New Year?" "The marriage between Dong and Hu Sanbiao is scheduled for February next year, and if Hu Sanbiao comes back for the New Year, he will prepare and get married.

"I don't know yet." Dong said lightly, "It seems that there is something in the camp, and it will take a few more days to set a date for return." ”

Mei Ru chuckled in her heart, Hu Sanbiao must have been delayed because of the changes in the Western Regions, so I don't know if he is really going to fight.

She was worried about something, and she became worried on the way to Honglu Temple. In her previous life, this matter was quite far away from her, but in this life, her eldest brother and this big brother Hu were involved, and Mei Ru couldn't help but worry in her heart.

When she arrived at Honglu Temple, Mei Ru followed the little official to the back study. It was the least crowded and quietest, and there were records of the ages, and she would come here to read an hour's worth of books these days.

Fu Zhao didn't come today, and Mei Ru felt a little relieved. In terms of talking about it, this brother-in-law, who was still her cousin in her previous life, has not been right recently, especially after Mei Ru was injured in the paddock, Fu Zhao has been getting better and better for her. Mei Ru felt that something was wrong.

Today's study is still quiet, Mei Ru is reading inside, and she only hears the two janitors chatting outside, and it seems that they are also talking about things in the Western Regions. Mei Ru couldn't help but quietly prick up her ears.

One of them sighed softly: "I'm afraid this year will not be good." ”

"Isn't it?" The other person continued, "I heard that His Majesty urgently summoned the prince to discuss last night, and our Siqing Lord Liu was also summoned to the palace......

Hearing the name of the crown prince, Mei Ru couldn't help frowning, and then thought of the man looking at her red. With naked eyes, Mei Ru shuddered even more, and her stomach was nauseous for a while, which was extremely uncomfortable. She tried her best to concentrate and didn't listen to this, even if the people outside suddenly stopped talking, Meiru didn't pay much attention.

Suddenly, the door to the study creaked open.

Very few people come here, Mei Ru was stunned, she turned her head and looked over-

A clear figure fell from the door.

"Three girls." The man called her so.

This voice was like a nightmare, and Mei Ru's whole body instantly went numb.

It's the prince again!

He was standing by the door at this moment, looking at the people inside playfully, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

Her body stiffened, and Mei Ru said coldly: "Your Highness." ”

The crown prince bowed his head and said: "This palace came today to ask Lord Liu for some things about the Western Regions. I heard that the three girls are in Honglu Temple these days, and they have a lot of research on the Western Regions, so I came to take a look. He walked in as he said it, and the smile on his face became more and more obvious.

Yichan hurriedly stood in front of her girl.

Seeing this, the prince snorted lightly and smiled at Mei Ru: "Third girl, what is this for?" Can this palace still eat you? ”

Such frivolity, Mei Ru only felt cold. The two moon eyebrows frowned slightly, and she had to say respectfully on her face: "If you go back to Your Highness, the courtiers are not proficient in any Western Regions affairs, let alone quite researched, so they really don't dare to show their ugliness in front of Your Highness." ”

"It's okay, this palace wants to listen to you." The prince sat down on the rose chair that had been in front of Meru. He leaned there casually, and out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a book of the Western Regions Tongjian on the small desk next to him, a melon slice tea, and a plate of jade bean cake, one of which only took a small bite, and inadvertently left the girl's mouth grease on it...... The prince raised his eyes to look at Mei Ru, his gaze brushed over her delicate lips, and he only felt that he could already smell the faint fragrance of melon slices of tea at this moment.

Playing with the wrench in his hand, the prince swept Yichan and ordered: "You go out first, there is something important in the palace to discuss with your girl." ”

Yichan naturally hung her head and did not move.

The prince was displeased, and snorted coldly: "The important affairs of the court are also something that people like you can listen to?" He threatened again: "Do you want this palace to send someone to invite you?" ”

Yichan still didn't move.

The prince has always been gloomy and moody, and he was obviously unhappy at this time, Mei Ru clenched her hands and commanded Yichan in a deep voice: "You go to the door and guard." ”

Yichan looked at her worriedly, and Mei Ru nodded to reassure her.

The prince smiled. In fact, his eyebrows and eyes are a little similar to Fu Zheng, but they are more romantic. He still played with his fingers, and said slowly: "The third girl is only interesting...... After speaking, he beckoned: "You come forward, we can talk." "This girl's figure is slender, and the peach blossom eyes look at it from afar, and his body is a little hot, and the lips are soft and lush, I don't know what it feels like to kiss him. When she stood upright and didn't move, the prince coaxed again: "Don't think that this palace is a frivolous person, three girls, this palace is here today, and it is a ...... to allow you to be the concubine."

Mei Ru sneered, and there was an extra dagger in her hand at some point.

The crown prince's face sank, Huo stood up, and exclaimed, "Just because you want to assassinate the palace?" ”

"Nope." Mei Ru shook her head indifferently.

As soon as the words fell, I saw her put the tip of the knife to her chest and slowly pierced it.

Mei Ru is a long gown with red flowers on a white background today, and the knife went down at once, just in the middle of a flower, so bright that I couldn't tell whether it was blood or flowers.

"You ——!"

The prince was shocked for a moment, but in an instant, he smiled lightly: "Such a fierce girl has seen less in this palace, but it is a little interesting." The prince hurriedly waved his hand to stop her: "Third girl, don't be in a hurry to die, this palace will ...... leave" He said and blinked, and said meaningfully: "Anyway, the days are long." ”

Mei Ru didn't speak, just stared at him.

The prince left with a smile, and when he passed her, he raised his hand to touch her black hair. Mei Ru looked over viciously, the prince smiled indifferently, and he withdrew his hand.

Until the prince walked out, Mei Ru still maintained this self-destructive appearance.

Yichan immediately pounced: "Girl! ”

Mei Ru's hand stiffened, and the dagger fell to the ground with a clatter, her eyes were a little hot, but her body couldn't stop being cold.

After shuddering a few times, Mei Ru calmed down a little, and she didn't forget to explain Yichan: "Don't spread this matter today." Then he asked, "What about the people outside?" ”

Yichan wiped her tears and said, "It seems that I was called away by the prince's people." ”

Mei Ru sneered: "This person still knows some shame!" ”

The master and servant left in a hurry, and when they got into the carriage, they were still in shock. Yichan still wants to cry, Mei Ru has calmed down, since the prince dares to say something "Anyway, the days are long", he will definitely not look for her again in the near future, but what kind of side concubine position, who is rare?

Mei Ru pursed her lips with a cold expression.

She was preoccupied, and when she played the liuqin the next day, she provoked Mr. Pingyang to shake his head frequently: "Follow the rules, you are restless today, and it is not appropriate to stroke the qin." With these words, Mr. Pingyang went back to his room to rest.

Mei Ru was still kneeling under the porch, holding the liuqin.

She picked a few notes casually, the timbre of this liuqin was originally high and gorgeous, but it was lifeless under her hands, it was really not good, and it was very obscure, Mei Ru couldn't help but feel more and more uncomfortable.

In my ears is the cry of the north wind whimpering, and the sky is very cloudy today, but I am afraid that it will snow.

With a sigh, Mei Ru was about to call someone to come over and put away this liuqin, and when she first looked up, she saw Fu Zheng standing in the hanging flower door not far away.

Mei Ru hadn't met this person for months, and now she couldn't help but be stunned when she saw him.

Today, the sky is dark, Fu Zheng is wearing a dark color trimmed gold thread sprinkled satin round-necked robe, standing next to the white wall and gray tiles, although Xiao Xiao is solemn, but the whole person can't help but add a bit of cold gloom and fierceness.

There were also Mr. Pingyang's servants beside him, and I don't know how long this person has been here and how much he has listened......

Mei Ru lowered her eyes uncomfortably.

Fu Zheng turned his head and explained something to the servant, the servant retreated to the side first, and he stepped forward alone, his figure heavy.

Mei Ru was still kneeling under the porch with Liuqin in her hand at that time, and when she heard his footsteps, her body stiffened slightly. Fu Zheng didn't speak, just knelt on the futon opposite her, slowly poured himself a cup of tea, and his expression became more and more cold.

"Your Highness." Mei Ru bowed slightly.

Glancing at her, Fu Zheng snorted coldly: "The dagger is for self-defense, not for stupid things." His voice was word-by-word, and it was still cold and terrible when it penetrated into people's hearts.

Mei Ru froze, still lowering her eyes.

Looking over from Fu Zheng, I could see the reddish circles under the girl's eyes.

After a pause, Fu Zheng asked, "Where is the injury?" ”

Mei Ru replied stiffly: "Don't bother Your Highness. ”

"Heh-" Fu Zheng still sneered. His voice became more and more indifferent: "It's not that this king wants to bother, it's the eleventh brother." When he heard that the prince had been to Honglu Temple yesterday, he was a little worried, so he asked this king to come to Mr. Pingyang today to take a look at you. ”

Hearing that it was Fu Zhao, Mei Ru's heart was inexplicably relieved, she still lowered her head and said, "Thank you, Your Highness Eleven." "The voice is a little softer than before.

Glancing at Mei Ru, Fu Zheng looked away and looked away.

It's been a really gloomy day.

After a short silence, Fu Zheng's eyes became deeper and deeper, and he said coldly: "That person will be divided recently. You don't have to worry too much, three girls. ”

In the past few days, there have been changes in the Western Regions, and Mei Ru knows that the prince will definitely lead his troops to fight. I can't take care of her, Fu Zheng probably didn't know about it...... At this time, Mei Ru didn't say much, let alone ask, only said "um", and said politely: "Thank you Your Highness for reminding me." ”

"No thanks." Fu Zheng replied indifferently.

There was a sudden silence between the two of them, and only the sound of the wind could be heard.

Thinking of the recent rumors, and then thinking of the pain of losing a child in her previous life, Mei Ru's heart was a little tight. After a pause, she asked, "Your Highness, although I shouldn't say this, do you really want to marry Miss Zhou, Your Highness?" ”

Fu Zheng rolled his eyes.

The man's eyes sank into her hair, and Mei Ru's words suddenly didn't know how to speak, and she knelt there holding Liuqin.

Fu Zheng didn't speak, he poured two cups of tea, one handed to Mei Ru, and one was placed in front of him.

"Third girl," Fu Zheng said, "if this king says I want to marry you, will you marry me?" ”