268. Chapter 264
"The long-term Lord of Ruimin is a peerless figure, and when I see it today, it really lives up to its reputation!"
When I looked away, it was a very tall woman. Dressed in a white robe with gold trim, the style is a little strange.
Ning Qingqing! Su Yunge's pupils contracted instantly, and the mood of teasing immediately dissipated without a trace. A smile slowly bloomed on his face, and he said gently: "This should be the famous Princess Ning of Huayao Kingdom." The lord of this county is polite! β
This Ning Qingqing has a rather thoughtful face. The resolute chin, coupled with the dark blue pupils unique to the royal family of Huayaoguo, looks heroic. But the gloom that flashed in the depths of her eyes, and the aggressive gaze that stared at her, made her uncomfortable.
Immediately, his tone became cold.
"Don't dare to be famous! It's just that this princess always feels that you are familiar with Lord Ruimin, I don't know if this is fate? A cheerful smile appeared on Ning Qingqing's face. At this moment, Su Yunge actually had a familiar feeling floating from the bottom of his heart.
But she didn't want to talk to him more, and said with a faint smile: "Maybe!" My lord is still waiting for the lord of this county, and the lord of this county will leave first! With a slight salute, she turned around and walked towards Rong Qianxun, who was sitting on the other side of the main seat in the center of the main hall.
Walking in front of Rong Qianxun, Su Yunge bowed down gently. "I wish the prince eternal health and happiness."
"Hurry up." Rong Qianxun had already seen her conversation with Ning Qingqing. Seeing her salute, he hurriedly got up and came over to support her, and took the opportunity to whisper in her ear: "There was nothing wrong just now, right?" He looked at her with a deep worry in his eyes.
Su Yunge smiled comfortingly at him, reached out and patted the back of his hand. got up and sat down at the bottom of him.
Rong Qianxun also collected his thoughts, and at this time, Emperor Ling Tian on the throne said loudly: "Everyone, I am very happy today, I and the birthday of King Dingbei have a friend who came from afar to celebrate my birthday. Let's raise a glass together and toast Huayao's envoys! β
Everyone agreed in unison. Ning Qingqing hurriedly stood up and returned the salute. But Su Yunge could see from the flashing eyes in her eyes that she was a little surprised by Emperor Ling Tian's politeness.
Her surprise was understandable. Ling Tian and Hua Yao really can't be called good-neighborly and friendly. Most of the officials present in the last war are still fresh in their memories. However, Su Yunge could somewhat speculate on the emperor's mentality. The current Ling Tian was definitely not the time to start a war. According to Rong Qianxun's calculations, if Ling Tian is given another five or six years to recuperate, maybe Hua Yaoguo will really be just a kitten!
Ning Qingqing drank all the wine in the cup, walked out and saluted: "My mother specially instructed Xiao Wang to give a sword treasured by my mother emperor as a birthday gift to your country's god of war King Dingbei!" With a wave of his hand, a middle-aged man walked up step by step with a long gold-painted box in his hand.
"A sword?" Su Yunge rushed to say loudly in surprise: "Ruomei! Don't take it yet! This middle-aged man is not amazing, but he is one of the people with the highest kung fu around Ning Qingqing. The person who can survive from the hands of Chasing the Moon, how could she let him get close to Rong Qianxun lightly!
Ruomei, the maid who has been standing in the dark, appeared in response. He took the sword box and opened it far away from Rong Chihiro. He took out his sword.
"This sword is called 'Tiger Wing', and it is one of Master Keifu's proudest works. Sharpen iron like clay! It is the sharpest weapon other than the Dragon's Tooth. Ning Qingqing explained with some pride.
"It's a good sword!" Rong Qianxun unsheathed the sword, and the shining blade made him full of praise. Su Yunge muttered a little in his heart. Ning Qingqing escaped so wolf that day, where did this sword hide her? However, with this sword, Hua Yao's face was finally not lost. There's room for everything to turn around. I don't see if that's a good thing right now.
But there is another point, Rong Qianxun's birthday is the same as that of the current emperor, and now the sword has been given to Rong Qianxun, and I don't know what treasure will be given to their emperor later.
Ning Qingqing said and turned the topic to Su Yunge. "I have heard for a long time that the lord of Ruimin is a famous teacher, and he is a martial artist. The first two times I visited the county lord's mansion, I heard that the county lord was in retreat and cultivating. Presumably, this time it must be a great advance in martial arts! β
Su Yunge laughed, and the thoughts in his heart flashed like lightning. What is the purpose of her mentioning this in such an environment?
"Princess Ning is really misunderstood! The retreat of the lord of this county is not to practice martial arts, but a small gift for my king. What a shame that such a trivial matter has alarmed the noble envoy! Ashamed! β
"Oh? What kind of gift does the prince have to work so hard! I wonder if Xiao Wang is lucky enough to see it? Ning Qingqing said with a surprised expression. He made a very earnest appearance. Even Rong Qianhiro aroused his curiosity, and his clear eyes looked at me with a little doubt.
"Of course! The so-called gift is just a hand-made plaything, and it is not the same as the sword of the noble envoy. Su Yunge handed over the box in his hand as he spoke.
The king on the high seat took it, opened it and looked at it, and a soft sigh escaped his throat involuntarily. Ning Qingqing heard the exclamations of Rong Qianxun and the attendants around her, and couldn't help but say curiously: "What could make the emperor so surprised?" β
"It's nothing." Su Yunge chuckled, "It's just a small ornament." β
The king stretched out his hand and took out the contents of the brocade box, but it turned out to be a pair of small red corals. Although the texture of the gemstone is good, it is not very precious. However, the candle flame in the main hall shone on these two corals, which unexpectedly made it shine dazzlingly. It was as if there was a cluster of flames jumping among the gems.
Su Yunge cracked the corners of his mouth slightly proudly. From the first time she saw this stone, she liked it! In order to study its refractive angle. She had to waste more than 30 gems to cut them properly. The source of raw materials is, of course, the tribute of Hua Yaoguo. The finished product is a set of jewelry taken from the tribute. The jewel was set with a gemstone like no other. The jewelry is stolen by thieves, so naturally it can't see the light. But the gem made her put it away. Now it's been re-carved and given to the king! I believe that with the current appearance of the gem, even if it is spread in front of Ning Qingqing, she will not be able to recognize it.
"The county lord's skills are so subtle, it really amazes Princess Ben!" Ning Qingqing smiled and complimented. The light in his eyes couldn't help but flicker.
Su Yunge bowed his head to her and did not answer. just looked at Rong Qianxun and whispered: "Qianxun, don't worry, it's definitely better to send you than to send the emperor." β
Rong Qianxun nodded lightly to her, and said in a very low voice: "Whatever Yunge sends is good!" β
Su Yunge smiled and lowered his head, and the almost cold blood in his body seemed to have a trace of temperature.
With the king's order, the dinner began. There will also be singing and dancing performances during the banquet. Blowing, playing and singing, it is very lively. The ministers also began to toast each other. But no one dared to bother her.
"Yunge! You have been outstanding in the piano since you were a child, why don't you play a song for the emperor today? β
Violin? Su Yunge turned around in astonishment. Her father, Su Pei's eyes as bright as meteors, bloomed like flames in the lamplight! But her heart was like a cold current passing by!
Damn it! Where does she play the harp? In the past, I also learned piano and flute more or less for the sake of tasks! Is there a piano here? Looking at the guqin held by the palace people, Su Yunge's hopes were immediately shattered! To be honest, Su Yunge can indeed play the piano. I also have the way to play this guqin in my memory. But knowing how to do it doesn't mean you can play! In front of Hua Yao's envoys, if she flicked her anger indiscriminately, Ling Tianguo's face would be lost!
Although he was embarrassed, he remained silent on the surface and still smiled casually. She said aloud: "In the past, I played the piano just for my own amusement. Today is my king's birthday, if you still play the piano, it will not be exciting enough. Why don't you let the concubine perform something else? β
Seeing that the king nodded with a smile, Su Yunge stubbornly walked towards the musician. After communicating with him in a low voice, she walked to the front of the hall and saluted: "Weichen is brave, please ask the emperor to allow the concubine to borrow a long sword from the guards." β
Rong Qianxun's eyes flickered, and after a pause, he smiled: "No need! Let's use this 'tiger wing'! He handed over the sword without care.
Su Yunge looked up and smiled, and took the sword. As soon as he pressed the machine spring, he was stunned, and then pulled out the sword. The people also retreated to the center of the main hall. Although she can't play the piano, with the body of a warrior, a sword dance can still be competent.
The surroundings gradually fell silent. A simple but powerful drum sound echoed in the hall, as if knocking on the hearts of everyone. Su Yunge stood in the middle of the main hall, bowed his head, and held the long sword in front of his face. The blade of the sword that shone with cold light reflected a piece of brilliance in her eyes. The eyes turned away, and it was the idiotic gaze of everyone.
Su Yunge couldn't help but smile bitterly, if they knew, she was standing in full posture because she wanted to sing but didn't remember the lyrics very well. I wonder if they will vomit blood? Grit your teeth! The sword momentum has been deployed. The domineering spirit rushed out of his mouth with the singing!
"I stand in the midst of a gale, hateful, and my heart aches! Looking at the sky, the clouds are moving in all directions, the sword is in hand, and ask who is the hero in the world! β¦β¦β
The moment Rong Qianxun started the sword dance, he was so shocked that he could barely breathe. A stunningly beautiful person, dressed in blood-colored clothes and a sharp sword, danced a golden iron horse in a tragic song! It was obviously a soft red silk, but in a trance, it turned into a blood-stained battle robe! Rong Qianhiro's chest was slowly cramping, is this what she has ever done? Just as I was sad, the drumming suddenly stopped. The wild figure suddenly turned into flowing water, dancing softly. The singing voice also exudes a trace of affection.
ββ¦β¦ There are a hundred charms in the world, I love alone, I love you, sad place, other times, who is different? How many years of love, buried in a hurry! β¦β¦β
The red robe was no longer soaked in blood, but the afterglow of the sunset. Dance out of the slightest stunning. Then, the drum beat again, and the sword became wide open. Pride rises with the singing.
ββ¦β¦ In my heart, you are the heaviest! Joys and sorrows, life and death! You use tenderness to exchange my pride! In my heart, you are the heaviest! My tears, rushing to the sky! In the afterlife, too! Return to the sunset! β¦β¦β
The red clothes faded the softness of the sunset, like a flame burning fiercely. It was as if it was about to burn the body of the garment and turn it into ashes.
At this moment when the drum is the heaviest, the song is the most hearty, and the dance is the most urgent, every qiΔ stops abruptly like a broken string! There was only a long sword standing on the ground in the temple, and a red robe kneeling behind the sword. There was silence in the hall for a moment, and then thunderous cheers rang out. Rong Qianxun couldn't control it, and jumped out. Reaching out and lifting up the body that seemed to have temporarily lost its soul. When that familiar face reappeared in front of Rong Qianxun's eyes. Rong Qianxun suddenly found that no matter how fast or slow Su Yunge's body was, she had barely shown her face during the entire sword dance. In the dance, or the sleeves, or the blade of the sword, or the black hair, or the hem of the clothes, there are always countless things in front of her face. All that is shown is the posture of a dragon, and the eyes that are as bright as the moon. In that pupil, from beginning to end, there was only Rong Qianxun alone. It's as if this dance is just for him!
Rong Qianxun's warm body temperature gradually recalled Su Yunge's consciousness through his hands. She tilted her head, a faint smile returning to her face.
"Am I dancing well?" She asked in a low voice.
"Unparalleled in the world!" Rong Qianxun replied word by word. It was solemn as if it were taking an oath.
Su Yunge smiled shallowly, that is, there was no such type of performance here, which made her stand out. Compared to a real dancer, she is far behind!
"I didn't expect the Lord of Ruimin to have wonderful dancing skills, and the King of Dingbei must be able to appreciate it from time to time! Among the kings of the world, it should be the first in the eyes of the king of Dingbei! It's no wonder that Lord Ruimin is so favored! Ning Qingqing applauded vigorously and said very sincerely.
In front of everyone, sow discord? Su Yunge and Rong Qianxun let out a sneer at the same time.
"Shame!" Rong Qianxun smiled hypocritically and squeezed Su Yunge's palm hard.
"Prize!" She shook it back gently, and her smile was even more hypocritical than Rong Chihiro! She didn't care what others thought of her. Whether they are admiration or contempt, it has nothing to do with her! Her dance wasn't meant for them to see!
Maybe it didn't get the reaction expected. It didn't take long for Ning Qingqing to excuse himself from drinking and leave.
I danced today, and it was really a fresh experience. So when Su Yunge returned to the other courtyard, in order not to spoil this feeling. She didn't even ask the porter to open the door, but like a thief, she planned to climb through the backyard wall into the house. It's just because of her naΓ―ve belief that as long as she doesn't talk to people, this feeling will always be retained.
With a slight sigh of relief, she leaned over the wall. This is where the miscellaneous items are piled up in the annex yard. Except for a few rough maids and servants, there are usually very few people who come. After all, she didn't want to be chased as a thief in her own home.
When she easily jumped into the hospital, she was about to take a shortcut back to her room. A vague whisper came to my ears. Who could it be so late? There can't really be a thief, right? Su Yunge's spirit immediately gathered. Lean down and lean carefully towards where the voice is coming from.
She gently turned a bush. Outside the utility room, the reflections of the two men loom in the mottled branches of the trees.
The two didn't seem to have a pleasant conversation. The deliberately low volume was also slowly released.
"Didn't I say don't come to me?"
Hey? Su Yunge's heart sank, this voice turned out to be Ruomei!
"What are you afraid of! My dear third sister! Your beautiful master, I'm afraid that you will already get into bed with King Dingbei! Won't be back at all tonight! A deep voice instantly dragged Su Yunge's heart to the icy abyss!
Ning Qingqing! Her teeth gritted. A hint of fishy sweetness floated in my throat and gradually spread throughout my mouth.
I always feel that living again should make a difference! So he who has never loved loves; Trusted by those who never trusted! In the end, she was still alone! What was it that blindfolded me?
Ning Qingqing's third sister? It turned out that Ruomei was the legendary Empress Hua Yao and a man from the Ling Heavenly Kingdom who gave birth to the Third Imperial Daughter! No wonder she always wanted to say anything to her; No wonder Ning Qingqing's smile made her feel familiar; No wonder she didn't hesitate to go with her to the hunting grounds; It's no wonder that there are always people in the hunting grounds who are passing on the news; No wonder when she knew that she was attacking Hua Yao's envoys, she had to rush out nervously! No wonder......! Too many thoughts washed over her brain like a cold tide!
Su Yunge covered his face hard. Under the trembling fingers, the silent smile is hearty and tragic. It turned out that this night, she could discover so many "originals" and "no wonders"!
The dry eyes stared at the two people not far away, and they couldn't shed a single tear! If Ruomei was Hua Yao's spies, her cover-up for that loot would have become a joke. So what to do? Kill both of them at once? But since Ning Qingqing dared to meet Ruomei late at night, it must be a trick
Escaped Yung Chihiro's surveillance, so it is impossible not to be unprepared. Besides, she is Huayao's envoy after all! If she dies in Ling Tian, it will inevitably trigger a war between the two countries. The last thing Ling Tian needs now is war! If the war breaks out at this moment, the economy that has not yet recovered may collapse completely in a state of war due to the adoption of some modern economic means. At that time, Ling Tian's trouble would be big! It's even more troublesome than letting Ning Qingqing know the truth about the looting!
The dagger was held tightly in Su Yun's singer's heart. Although countless calculations have flashed through my mind, I can't find a solution to the problem!
Damn it! How did she end up in such a field? The stinging heart gradually became cold and hard under the vicious curse. It's already happening. Boredom doesn't solve anything! She decided to keep watching, maybe there was room for salvation! A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Su Yunge's eyes, and the dagger in his hand was placed in the position where it was easiest to swing.
"Why are you doing that? You can't be jealous, right? Ning Qingqing's voice came out again, and her tone was full of mockery.
"I remember that she liked the news of King Dingbei, or did I send it back to China? How could I be jealous! Not to mention that no matter how beautiful she is, she is also a woman. My dear royal sister! You have always been inferior to me in front of the Mother Emperor, are you finally crazy at this moment? Ruomei's voice was clear and cold.
"You're ......!" Ning Qingqing was furious, and her right hand gripped the handle of the knife on her waist hard.
"Don't mess around!" Ruomei sneered softly. "One, you can't beat me! Second, this is not the place for fights! If it is a major matter of the mother emperor, I see how you can explain to the mother emperor, sister Huang! Don't blame the royal sister, I didn't remind you. In the last incident, not only did he lose a large number of good players, but he also lost one of the most important chess pieces of the mother queen. The mother queen is already very dissatisfied with you, the imperial sister. β
"So you think you have a chance?" Ning Qingqing seemed to suddenly think of something, and her anger instantly dissipated without a trace.
"It's just a mongrel born of a Ling Tian man! If you weren't useful, you'd be our plaything at best! Where is your right to speak. But let me say, you're born with a lowly body that likes to be pressed down! Otherwise, how can you make your new master look more beautiful after playing? As she spoke, Ning Qingqing's hand lightly touched Ruomei's cheek. Why don't you let me try it too? Before she could touch her hand, a cold arc of light landed on Ning Qingqing's shoulder.
"If you dare to touch me, I'll kill you!" Under the moonlight, Ruomei's face turned pale, and a trace of murderous aura slowly drifted away.
"Do you dare?" Ning Qingqing sneered: "First, as Huayao's envoy. If I die here, I will give the Mother the best excuse to attack. You'll have no use for it! Second, as the heirloom princess of Huayao. If I die at your hands, your fox-faced father will be sent to be a military prostitute. Don't blame Sister Huang, I didn't remind you. When you have nowhere to stay, let alone protect your father, I'm afraid you won't be able to sell your body! Ning Qingqing threw the same threat back at Ruomei. There was a bit of smugness in his expression.
"Sister Huang is thinking too complicated!" Ruomei's hand tightened, and it seemed to cut Ning Qingqing's neck, which made her face change a little.
"Am I stupid enough to let others know that the imperial sister died at my hands?"
Ning Qingqing chuckled in a low voice: "So, will I come without preparation?" β
When Ruomei heard this, her face changed several times. seems to be thinking about the truth in Ning Qingqing's words. The smile on Ning Qingqing's face was still the same, but Su Yunge, who was hidden on the side, could see that her lowered right hand was slightly curled. The two of them just froze there. No one dares to act rashly!
After a while, a bright smile suddenly appeared on Ruomei's face. In a flash of cold light, she had put her sword back.
"My sisters haven't seen each other for a long time! My sister is just joking with the royal sister! The royal sister won't mind, right? Ruomei grabbed Ning Qingqing's right hand, which was closest to the handle of the knife, and said very sincerely.
"Of course! Of course! You and my sisters have always been harmonious, how can a little joke be blamed as a sister? Ning Qingqing's smile also brightened, and she clasped Ruomei's wrist with her backhand.
The two of them were brilliant together for a long time. Ning Qingqing finally let go and took a step back. But her face was still full of seemingly sincere smiles
Meaning.
"The third sister has always been very polite to her sister! Now this Ruimin County Lord can make the third sister lose her normal heart, which is really extraordinary! No wonder the third sister came back from the message and praised this person a lot! β
"Sister Huang's words are wrong!" Ruomei's body shook slightly, and then smiled: "I also saw the military ability she possessed. Only then did he deliberately pass the book to the mother. However, the reason why I am by her side is completely for the great cause of my father, and I have nothing to do with her as a person! β