Chapter 22: The Uninvited Guest
After Huangfu Jingwen left, Chu Xiangwan had no sleepiness at all. Thinking back to the attack a few days ago, Chu Xiangwan knew that in fact, at that time, Huangfu Jingwen had already wanted to use the hands of the Huns to solve Huangfu Jingyao. I used to feel that Huangfu Jingwen was gentle and benevolent, and I cared about brotherhood, even if the Queen Mother intended to solve Huangfu Jingyao as soon as possible, but Huangfu Jingwen never made a move. Now it seems that Huangfu Jingwen's gentleness in front of her is not all his appearance, he also has his own calculations and decisions, Huangfu Jingyao is his biggest rival before he ascends the throne, even if he becomes the emperor, Huangfu Jingyao is still a heavy minister of the court, how can the emperor's pillow allow others to sleep soundly? Chu Xiangwan felt for the first time that he didn't know Huangfu Jingwen very well, and this time he used the secret fold to deal with Huangfu Jingyao, doesn't it just show that Huangfu Jingwen avoided him?
Chu Xiangwan is very worried about Huangfu Jingyao now, how is his injury? Is the poison of Gongsan detoxified? What did he say about the secret fold? She urgently needs to see Huangfu Jingyao now, see his injuries, and ask him what he thinks, but how to get to the prison? That's a problem. If she goes blatantly like this, I'm afraid that before she reaches the prison, Huangfu Jingwen will know that this will only kill Huangfu Jingyao. What to do? Just as she was tossing and turning, a man came looking for her.
"Miss, Concubine Sun asks to see you."
"Concubine Sun, how did she come here?" When Qian'er came in to report, Chu Xiangwan was a little confused.
"The slave doesn't know, does the young lady want to see it? It's better for the slave to say that you have rested, and ask her to come back tomorrow. Qian'er saw Chu Xiangwan groaning for a while, turned around and prepared to go out.
"Wait, please come in." Chu Xiangwan thought, if you have nothing to do, you can't go to the Three Treasures Hall anyway, so it's better to meet this Concubine Sun and listen to her intentions. She felt that the visit of this concubine Sun might be related to Huangfu Jingyao.
After Concubine Sun came in, she said to Qian'er: "You go down first, I have something to say to the concubine." ”
Qian'er looked at Chu Xiangwan, and Chu Xiangwan nodded.
Only Concubine Sun and Chu Xiangwan were left in the room, and the atmosphere was very delicate. Concubine Sun looked at Chu Xiangwan, Chu Xiangwan didn't know how to describe it, it seemed to be jealousy, it seemed to be envy, her eyes saw Chu Xiangwan uncomfortable. In fact, this Concubine Sun looked like she was in her twenties, her face was cold, her temperament was arrogant, and her plain dress made her even more rejecting people thousands of miles away, but at this moment, Chu Xiangwan felt that there was a fire burning in her eyes.
"I really don't understand what you have to deserve him to save you, even if he doesn't care for his life." After staring at Chu Xiangwan for a long time, Concubine Sun finally spoke. It's just that this opening made Chu Xiangwan stunned at the moment.
"What is the concubine talking about? It's not that I don't get it. Chu Xiangwan's hairs all over her body had already stood up, she didn't expect Concubine Sun to say such a thing.
"Guifei Niangniang, how long do you think you can hide your affairs with him?"
"What the hell are you here tonight, you might as well tell me straight." Chu Xiangwan didn't want to go around in circles.
"I'd rather not come if I could. However, I hope that you will intercede for King Rui in front of the emperor. I, the concubine, are soft-spoken, and there is no way to come forward. When Concubine Sun said this, there was heartache and embarrassment on her face, and Chu Xiang realized that she was a woman with a deep-rooted love for the emperor. It's just, how did the two of them get together? But now is not the time to pursue this.
"I can't." Chu Xiangwan only said three words.
"You're really a femme fatale, he's already lost all your skills for you, and you won't even say a word for him?" Concubine Sun stood up and asked.
"It's not that I won't, but I can't."
"Why not? The emperor's favorite is you, are you afraid of being implicated? I really didn't expect you to be such a selfish woman. ”
"Does the concubine know that the emperor has begun to doubt me and him, and if I open my mouth at this time, it will only add fuel to the fire."
"What then? King Rui has been locked up in the prison for a whole day, and I heard that Shaoqing of Dali Temple also tortured him. When Concubine Sun heard Chu Xiangwan's words, she sat down in her chair in disappointment. If the emperor really doubts the relationship between Huangfu Jingyao and Chu Xiangwan, then Chu Xiangwan's voice is a bad thing. thought that Chu Xiangwan could speak in front of the emperor, so she came to her. Who knows, the person who can speak the most is the person who can't wade through this muddy water.
"Torture?" When Chu Xiangwan heard this, his heart began to contract irrepressibly. She pondered for a moment and said to Concubine Sun, "Can I ask you for one thing?" ”
"You say."
"I'm unable to move in the Minxun Palace, can I ask the concubine to let me dress up as a little palace maid and go out with you when I go out for a while?"
"What are you going to do?"
"Go to the prison. When night falls, the guards will be lazy, and I will go to see the king. Ask the concubine to be fulfilled. Chu Xiangwan made up his mind that he must see Huangfu Jingyao tonight.
"Why do you think I'm going to help you?" Concubine Sun looked at Chu Xiangwan mockingly.
"Because—we all love the same person." Chu Xiangwan also made his words clear.
"No wonder, no wonder he didn't hesitate to do it for you. Yes, I've always loved him, but I also know that I don't deserve him. Chu Xiangwan, when I found out that he only had you in his eyes, do you know how jealous I am of you? ”
"So what? Identity is an obstacle that we can never overcome, and he and I can never stand together in the open. ”
"I once asked King Rui, why is he still unwilling to let go when you have become the imperial concubine? However, he only said one sentence, 'Falling in love with you is his karma, the karma that he must inherit in this life'. ”
Chu Xiangwan's tears blurred her eyes, she covered her mouth to prevent herself from crying, and now all the words came out of her mouth, all of them were just "Brother Yao, Brother Yao, Brother Yao······"
"The same is the end of the world, tonight, I will accompany you to the prison. The steward of the prison is my fellow villager, and when the time comes, give him some money to dredge up, and you will pretend to be my palace maid and follow me. ”
Chu Xiangwan looked at Concubine Sun gratefully: "Thank you." ”
Immediately, Qian'er was called in, and when the little girl heard that Chu Xiangwan was going to the prison, her eyes were about to fall out. As soon as she wanted to say something to stop her, Chu Xiangwan spoke: "You don't have to persuade me anymore, you know my temperament, and if you decide, you won't change, he is in a worrying situation at the moment, I have to see him, it's better to be early than late." You are exchanging clothes with me now, and I will pretend to be you and go out with Concubine Sun. ”
Chu Xiangwan changed into Qian'er's clothes and combed the palace maid's hairstyle, looking from behind, she really looked a little similar to Qian'er. Concubine Sun left the Minxun Hall with Chu Xiangwan in such a grand manner.
When the two of them arrived at the prison, it was already three o'clock, and the guards were very lax, and the jailers were basically snoring.
When the steward of the prison saw that it was Concubine Sun who came, he immediately stepped forward to say goodbye. "Concubine, why are you here?" The steward rubbed his eyes.
"Oh, King Rui was once kind to the mourning family, and when he heard that he was imprisoned, he came to visit." Concubine Sun said it seriously.
"This—I'm afraid it's not appropriate, King Rui is now a repeat offender, Lord Qiu once ordered that no one is allowed to come to visit the prison. Small ones are hard to do. ”
"Steward Li, you see, the mourning family is just a woman's family, not to mention the previous dynasty, even the affairs in the harem are not involved, I came tonight, I just want to repay the previous favor of King Rui. You can be accommodating. After Concubine Sun finished speaking, she stuffed a few gold leaves into the hands of the steward.
"That being the case, well. For the sake of you and my countryman, you can go in, but not too long. The steward thought for a while, then checked the gold leaf in his hand again, and watched the people around him fall asleep, thinking that no one should know about this big night.
"Okay, I see, thanks." Concubine Sun said. Chu Xiangwan lowered her head all the way and followed her to the place where Huangfu Jingyao was held.
Huangfu Jingyao was lying on the wooden bed in the prison at the moment, his loss of strength made him unable to resist the external injury, his clothes were stained with mottled blood, and the way he was lying quietly on the bed at this time made Chu Xiangwan's heart ache. What a heroic and majestic man Huangfu Jingyao is, and the wise king who calls for wind and rain in the court, there are such times when he is weak.
"Brother Yao, how are you?" Chu Xiangwan walked to his side and gently pushed Huangfu Jingyao.
Why is there a late sound in my ears? Huangfu Jingyao felt that he must be dreaming, and he couldn't believe his ears.
"Brother Yao, Brother Yao, wake up, I'm late." Chu Xiangwan whispered in a trembling voice.
Huangfu Jingyao opened his eyes and saw Chu Xiangwan's face close in front of him, and he suddenly sat up.
"How did you come here? Nonsense, what is the prison and how can you come? Listening to Huangfu Jingyao's voice, he was still full of energy.
"Liuyun, why are you here? Did you bring her here? Why are you so confused, take her away immediately. Huangfu Jingyao raised his head, only then did he see that Concubine Sun was also there, and then looked at Chu Xiangwan's dress, he understood, and suddenly said harshly to Concubine Sun.
"Brother Yao, I begged the concubine to bring me here, don't blame her." Chu Xiangwan explained.
Liuyun, this is the first time Chu Xiangwan knows the name of Concubine Sun, such a delicate and gentle name seems to be inconsistent with Concubine Sun's cold temperament, maybe only in front of her beloved man, she will show her tender side. Just like now, when Concubine Sun heard Huangfu Jingyao's mistake, there was a deep injury in her eyes.
"I'm wrong about you." Huangfu Jingyao looked at Concubine Sun and said with a light face.
"If you care, it's messy, I understand, lord." Saying the words of a beloved person who cares about others from his own mouth, such self-pity and self-harm, even Chu Xiangwan felt cruel when he saw it.
"You really shouldn't be here, in case someone sees it, do you know what the consequences will be? I have my own way. Huangfu Jingyao didn't look at Concubine Sun again.
"Lord, say it, I'm guarding outside, you hurry up." Concubine Sun hid the sadness in her eyes and turned around and walked outside the prison door.