When Fu Zheng woke up in the morning, his surroundings were empty again. Mei Ru is now appointed as a Wupin Shaoqing, which is much busier than him, a "leisurely" prince, at least he has to go to the yamen on time. Fu Zheng sighed helplessly, he sat up and opened the curtain. Meiru was still in front of the dresser, her black hair scattered behind her, like smooth satin.

The morning light falls through the window screen, coating everything with a soft light, which makes people's hearts soften.

Looking at Mei Ru's back, Fu Zheng only felt so stable, "Aru." He called softly. Mei Ru turned her head, the corners of her lips pursed slightly, and she smiled shallowly. The smile was revealed in the beautiful morning light, which was particularly bright, and the hearts of the hooked people were excited. For a moment, Fu Zheng only felt like he was wandering in a dream. It is the most graceful sweetness, a river winds out of a man's heart, gently winding around him, sweet and silky.

Fu Zheng also smiled.

In the next moment, I heard Mei Ru say curiously: "Your Highness, why did you dream of me again last night?" ”

Fu Zheng was very stable last night, but he was caught off guard and was a little stunned. Soon, Fu Zheng regained his calm expression and asked with a smile, "Why did Madame say that?" ”

Mei Ru blinked, and sighed helplessly: "Because His Highness shouted several times." She said, looking straight over.

Fu Zheng's heart couldn't help jumping. It's really terrible, Mei Ru is the most taboo to this title, he accidentally said it! Fu Zheng's heart jumped suddenly, and he looked back at Mei Ru. But the person in front of the dresser was against the light, Fu Zheng couldn't see Mei Ru's appearance at this time, she seemed so far away like that, he couldn't reach out of his hand...... Suppressing the panic that came out, Fu Zheng did not continue to dwell on this topic, and as soon as the conversation changed, he apologized: "Woke you up?" ”

Mei Ru said "um", and did not continue, but turned her head and called the maids to come in and make up, she still had to go to the yamen to answer the mao.

Fu Zheng sat alone on the edge of the bed, his heart was heavy, and he was very uncomfortable. Fu Zheng can control himself when he is awake, he can rack his brains to redeem and coax Mei Ru, but he can't control himself when he is asleep...... Fu Zheng's heart sank more and more.

He didn't have a weakness before, but now he has a deep death hole, one poke and one accurate!

Fu Zheng was a little confused for a while, and he didn't know how to face that person, he didn't seem to even be able to laugh.

That night, Fu Zheng specially discussed important matters with several people in the study. When it was too late, he personally went to Meiru's courtyard to say something. Mei Ru was leaning on the couch reading a book at that time, her hair was curled up casually with a hairpin, and her wide sleeves fell, revealing her jade-like wrists and jade bracelets. Fu Zheng sat beside her, watching infatuately.

Mei Ru looked at him from behind the book and asked, "Why is Your Highness so preoccupied?" ”

"Really?" Fu Zheng originally pressed a stone in his heart, he didn't care, just said, "Aru, I won't rest here with you tonight." ”

"What's wrong?" Mei Ru was visibly curious.

Her eyes were bright, burning his heart as usual. Fu Zheng was reluctant, but he had to say: "I still have some official business." these days. The imperial court was discussing the amount of money for a whole year, and it was really impossible to argue. ”

Mei Ru also knew about this, she nodded and said, "If you don't come, let the people around you spread the word, and you don't have to run by yourself." ”

Seeing her so considerate, Fu Zheng's heart was so warm. Rubbing her face, Fu Zheng leaned over and kissed her, and said affectionately: "But I just want to come and see you." ”

Mei Ru chuckled.

She smiled coquettishly and innocently, Fu Zheng's happy appearance, he grabbed her hand and refused to let go for a long time.

Mei Ru urged: "Your Highness, hurry up to the front, they will wait." ”

Fu Zheng kissed her again before returning to his yard.

The inner room is quiet, the candle flame is faint, and it jumps from time to time. Mei Ru was silent for a long time, picked up the book again, her eyes fell on it, her face was pale and she couldn't see what she was thinking.

……

Let's say that for the whole year's money, the court has indeed been noisy in the past few days. The Wei Dynasty's treasury was empty, and it was already stretched thin, but at this critical juncture, the northwest battalion sent back an excerpt, saying that it was even tighter in winter to resist the enemy's food and wages -- and this was one more item.

In fact, every winter, the Hu people in the north always go south, but in the past two years, they have become more and more unscrupulous, in addition to paying tribute every year, they also have to loot, and the people are not happy. Emperor Yanchang really had a headache.

This matter caused heated discussions in the DPRK and China, and for a while, there were all kinds of buildings, either war or peace, and there were also people who mentioned yì and relatives. There are not many princesses under Emperor Yanchang's knees, and even fewer are of the right age, only Princess Baohui. If you really want to be married, I'm afraid you have to find it in the side branches.

After the crown prince was deposed, he was silent for a long time, and at this time, he finally smelled the new opportunity, he went to Queen Li and said: "Queen Mother, the son has an idea. ”

"What's the method?" Empress Li raised her eyebrows.

The waste prince said in a low voice: "Let Baohui go and kiss." ”

When Empress Li heard this, her face changed greatly, and she flicked her sleeves and reprimanded: "Bastard thing! "The place in Northern Liao is poor and the mountains and rivers are bad, and the people there are even more vicious. Where did the princesses of all dynasties and relatives have a good death? Unable to understand words, he left his hometown and died alone. Empress Li was categorically reluctant to let her precious daughter suffer this kind of suffering.

"The queen mother is confused." The abolished prince anxiously analyzed, "Now that the retainers have lost power, they are taking this opportunity to make a comeback." If Baohui automatically asks for help, the father and the emperor will definitely pity the sons and mothers even more, and they will also look down on us. When the retainers arrive, they can still send Bao Hui over and show some face in front of their father......"

Empress Li was quiet for a long time, and sighed with a sad face: "You are a ruthless person!" ”

The two agreed, but where is Princess Baohui? She is crying and making trouble, and she wants to die and threaten to live, but she is just a daughter's family, and no matter how much she is spoiled and hurt, how can she resist the temptation of imperial power? Thinking of this, Princess Bao Hui was stunned and cried stupidly.

In February, the princess and her relatives were quietly talked about by Emperor Yanchang. This matter is very big, and he has to send someone to discuss with Northern Liao, but this matter is too embarrassing, and Emperor Yanchang does not want to make it known to everyone, so he first summons Honglu Siqing and Mei Ru into the palace to discuss.

Mei Ru knew in her heart that this was arranged by Fu Zheng, and that there were his people on the side of the Northwest Battalion - in addition to the previous military exploits, Fu Zheng married her, and the relationship with the Meng Mansion became closer - the twist and turn of the grain and salary came at the right time, just to muddy the waters of the imperial court a little more.

It's just that Fu Zheng didn't make a move at all, and he was right with a qiē, this person is not terrible.

Mei Ru lowered her eyes in a daze, suddenly a little cold, and a little tired.

……

When he returned home that day, Fu Zheng asked what Mei Ru was talking about when she entered the palace. Mei Ru said truthfully, and said to Fu Zheng: "Your Highness is really a last resort, and the painting is unreasonable." ”

Hearing the ridicule in her words, Fu Zheng sighed: "I just want you to be happy and angry for you." After a pause, he remembered another thing: "Aru, the eleventh brother has been in a hurry to discuss with me for the past two days, saying that he wants to marry the second girl of Mengfu as his wife, what do you think?" ”

Mei Ru was not surprised when she heard this, she agreed: "Naturally, it's good. Lan'er has a steady temperament and is just a good match for the eleventh brother. He took the initiative to mention yì and said: "I will enter the palace tomorrow, just to mention it to the queen." ”

"Okay." Fu Zheng said with a smile. They are Fu Zhao's brother and sister-in-law, and Meng Yunlan is Mei Ru's cousin, so it is more appropriate for Mei Ru to come forward in this matter.

The next day, Meiru came back from the palace, and her face was obviously not very happy. Fu Zheng couldn't help but be curious: "What's the matter, who upset you?" ”

Mei Ru puffed up and didn't speak.

Fu Zhengwu guessed to himself: "The queen is upsetting you? ”

Mei Ru still didn't speak, and she bowed her head and sulked alone.

Fu Zheng was the most reluctant to let her be unhappy, although this appearance was strange and painful. Hugging her, Fu Zheng coaxed her good-naturedly: "What's the matter, tell me?" ”

In his arms, Mei Ru blushed. Drooping her head, she said angrily: "Today is urging the heir." "It's a little embarrassing.

Seeing her like this, Fu Zheng smiled lightly. He was not in a hurry about the heir, after all, Mei Ru had just opened up to him, and Fu Zheng had a ghost in his heart, so he didn't dare to get too close to Mei Ru during this time. Touching her hair, Fu Zheng said with relief: "Don't take it to heart, let alone pay attention to her." ”

That night, Fu Zheng had to go to the front to discuss things with others, and he was leaving, Mei Ru suddenly pulled his sleeve and asked, "Is Your Highness coming over tonight?" ”

She had a small strength, but she grabbed him, Fu Zheng paused suddenly, and stared at Mei Ru with lowered eyes.

Fu Zheng understands her, Mei Ru is a person who can't hide her temperament, for more than ten days, according to Shi Dong's report, she has nothing unusual, and she has lost her temper with him from time to time, Fu Zheng has already settled down. However, in the quiet and tranquility of these years, he became more and more worried about himself.

Fu Zheng has been so weak for so many days, he can face anything, but he doesn't dare to look at Mei Ru.

He was afraid of revealing himself.

This is Fu Zheng's complete death hole, he doesn't dare to make a mistake, he is afraid that if he takes one more step, it will be an abyss. That ecstasy turned to madness, and he really couldn't bear it.

Because he cared so much, he didn't dare to rest here in Meiru for many days.

Mei Ru looked at him at this time, her eyes were soft, brushing his heart, hooking him, Fu Zheng was reluctant. He likes her the most, she is a piece of meat on the tip of his heart, and he is never willing to leave.

Fu Zheng hurriedly said, "I'll come later." ”

After discussing this day and night, Fu Zheng hurried back to Lixue Hall. Meiru had already rested. He washed up, hugged Mei Ru from behind, and kissed her neck slowly, little by little. The warmth was very itchy, Mei Ru shrunk into a ball, and said apologetically: "Your Highness, it's not a coincidence, my little day has just come......"

Fu Zheng was neither angry nor annoyed, but said distressedly: "Does it hurt?" ”

The man's eyes were black, reflecting her face, which was a real worry.

Mei Ru looked at it steadily, shook her head, was silent for a while, and said to Fu Zhengyang: "I want to go to Lianxiang Temple." ”

"What are you going to do there?" Fu Zheng was curious.

In his sight, Mei Ru's face slowly turned red, she opened her eyes, and choked unhappily: "I just want to go to the temple to eat two vegetarian buns, can't you?" ”

Fu Zheng has always been smart. Thinking of Empress Li's urging and her retention just now, Fu Zheng instantly understood what Mei Ru meant-this person wanted to go to the temple to ask for a child! Fu Zheng was very happy in his heart, and the most graceful sweetness meandered in the man's heart, gently wrapping him, watering his bitter and scared heart, which was the most lively thing in the world. Fu Zheng held back a smile and didn't poke Mei Ru, but asked softly, "Do you want me to accompany you?" ”

"No, you don't." Mei Ru smiled at him. She said, "I want to go with my mother, and I want to talk to her, okay?" ”

As soon as she smiled at him, as soon as she begged him, Fu Zheng's heart softened, and he immediately agreed.

In the quiet night, holding the person in his arms, Fu Zheng was so happy. Mei Ru was willing to open her heart to him, was willing to give birth to children for him, and carefully begged God to worship Buddha for him, Fu Zheng had never been so happy. His eyes even rolled out a little hot. Fu Zheng solemnly kissed her.

This kiss is a heart he held out, held in front of her, all exposed softness, even if someone cuts it at this time, he can only bear it alive.

He really likes her so much, he cherishes and loves her to the extreme, and he doesn't even dare to kiss too hard, for fear that her body will be uncomfortable.

After lingering kissing, he stared at Mei Ru again. The four eyes were facing each other, it was a quiet sea like a sea, and Fu Zheng's heart was soft to the extreme. How can such a night, such a person, not make people happy? Fu Zheng was unprecedentedly happy.

"Your Highness," Mei Ru suddenly asked, "what do you think of our child's name?" ”

Fu Zheng smiled, "Jiaojiao." He had thought of a name in his previous life, but he didn't think about it at this time, and blurted it out directly.

Mei Ru seemed to be a little confused, Fu Zheng stroked her broken hair, covered up her panic, and said with a smile: "Aru, I especially want a little girl, like you, who is delicate, no one can bully her." When she grows up, I will choose the best person in the world for her. Mei Ru looked at him stunned when she heard this, her eyes were stunned. Fu Zheng kissed her face, and said emotionally and gently: "Aru, when you are well-raised, give me a girl, let me spoil you and love you." ”

His voice echoed in his ears, and Mei Ru blinked and smiled lightly.

……

On the day he went to Lianxiang Temple, Fu Zheng told Shi Dong a few words, and arranged for the guards of the palace to accompany him, so he was relieved.

Lianxiang Temple did not receive pilgrims on this day, there were no people inside, only the Meifu carriage and a few monks waiting at the foot of the mountain - Jingming is a high-ranking monk, he is old, rarely shows up again, even the emperor and empress are difficult to invite him. Seeing that the carriage and horses of the palace had arrived, Qiao stepped forward to ask for peace. Mei Ru hurriedly excused herself and walked up with her mother's arm.

This uphill staircase Mei Ru walked back and forth several times. Walking to the mountainside, she stopped, looked at the past, the sky was high and far away, the blue sky was like washing, and below was a green and arrogant pine tree, blown by the wind, and the pine waves were like waves.

Mei Ru listened quietly, Qiao Shi patted her hand, and said angrily: "What do you think, follow by?" ”

"Mother," Mei Ru said back to her senses, "I was thinking—the sky is so big, and I am so small. ”

"Don't worry about it!" Qiao shook his head and sighed.

Mei Ru smiled faintly. She went with Qiao's to see Jingming. After coming to Lianxiang Temple so many times, Mei Ru rarely visited this master. I didn't expect that the windows in the Jingming Zen room were bright and clean, and there was still a statue of Guanyin painted by Mei Ru on the wall. Mei Ru looked at it and said to Jingming: "I didn't expect that I would have such a chance meeting with the master. ”

After the Pure Vision, he recited the sentence "Amitabha" and said, "All karma will be destined in the dark." If you want to know the cause of your past life, the recipient of this life is; If you want to know the fruits of the afterlife, the author of this life is. ”

Who can really tell the difference between the past and the present? Mei Ru was in a little trance, and she said, "Today I want to rely on this meager cause to ask the master something. ”

"Princess, excuse me."

Mei Ru brushed outside, the guards in the courtyard were all there, and Shi Dong was also standing there. Retracting her gaze, Mei Ru was silent and said calmly: "Master, I want to ask Your Highness when will you start worshiping the second everlasting lamp?" And who is it enshrined? ”

"Amitabha, why didn't the princess ask the prince directly?"

Mei Ru smiled astringently, and said with gloomy eyes: "Life is all helpless in the world, if I can ask His Highness directly, I won't bother the master." If she could really ask something from Fu Zheng's mouth, Mei Ru wouldn't have to bother like this at all. She is inferior to him in everything, not as smart as him, not as ruthless as him, inferior to him in everything, but he also has a weakness...... Mei Ru lowered her eyes.

Jingming sighed heavily.

……

On this day, Mei Ru seriously kowtowed in front of the Bodhisattva, and then put a stick of incense in front of the two ever-bright lamps.

The incense rose up, glowing with cold illusion, like a mirror. Through this mirror, Mei Ru saw herself again that day. She fell into the water, kept fluttering, kept struggling, but in vain. The water flooded overhead, and she watched as she lost the only flesh and bone. The water was so cold, mixed with scarlet blood, her child's blood, so cold that her teeth couldn't stop chattering, so cold that she could only curl up in a ball, and her whole body could not stop spasming. No matter how much she waited that day, he didn't go home. Mei Ru curled up there, cold sweat dripping, pain terrible, like a heart.

Looking at the two ever-bright lights quietly, Mei Ru's eyes were red, she bit her lip tightly, and her heart ached.

Qiao Shi was in the wing, and she was relieved to see that Meiru had finally returned. She felt that something was not quite right with Mei Ru today, and there were maids and grandmothers who were waiting for her all around her anyway, Qiao Shi asked, "What's wrong with you today?" ”

"Mother, I'm fine." Mei Ru said with relief.

"Then what do you suddenly want this hairpin for?" Qiao handed over a brocade box.

Inside the brocade box, there was a hibiscus hairpin, the one that pierced her chest and sent her to be reborn.

Mei Ru silently retracted her gaze, held Qiao's family, and said coquettishly: "I want my mother to give me my love." ”

"It's stupid." Qiao Shi poked her head, "What do you want now, and you are still worried about your mother's hairpin?" ”

"I just like it." Mei Ru said with a sad look in her eyes, but she still smiled faintly.