That night, His Majesty said that he would stay in Lingxiao Palace, and Wei Wei, who was cursing Cai Ling with a handkerchief at the bottom of the steps, almost cried with joy, but after a while, His Majesty had already left with a smile on his lips and strutted away, flying up to the sky and falling into the boundless hell in an instant, which was the feeling. Who knows how many tears fell that night.

In the middle of the night, he took the big straw man in his palm, and the yellow paper and red letters were pasted on the head and abdomen of the straw man. ”

As far as the eye can see, there are two vertical rows of small letters on the yellow paper, the first row reads: July 20 morning, and the second row reads: Jiang Cailing. It's July 20 in a few days, but does she really have a chance to live to be nineteen?

Wei Wei sat on the bed, took the straw man handed by Lihe, held the silver needle and stabbed it from the top of his head, knowing that the three silver needles were not at the top, he threw the straw man back into Lihe's hand: "You can't do witchcraft in the palace, take it and burn it quickly." ”

"But mother...... This person is too arrogant. He gritted his teeth.

"Naturally, someone will clean her up, so there is no need to dirty our hands." Wei Wei lay down slowly, her life whimpering in her mind, and she fell asleep with a smile.

Two days later, after serving the emperor for dinner, it was late at night, and he sent her to the bureau to get two more fans, she thought to herself that she would not be able to get it tomorrow, she had to walk two miles at night, and he was very resolute: "Niang Niang is afraid of heat, I can't sleep tonight, you can afford it." ”

Holding a dim palace lantern and walking on the narrow corridor, I was nervous, and I couldn't wait to fly around, and I walked to the bright place in an instant. But life is full of ups and downs, how can everything go as you wish, if you don't like to walk at night, you don't have to walk at night for the rest of your life? She has to learn to be strong and solve all difficulties, tomorrow will be nineteen years old, if everything goes well, she should also be someone else's mother, afraid that walking at night will be laughed at by children.

Thinking of his birthday, Shen Muchi's appearance of wanting to speak and stopping when he left came to mind. I remember that on this day in previous years, she set up a seat in Dongxi Building, and the staggered meeting was full of everyone's congratulations, although Shen Muchi only sat for half an hour, but attended every year, gifts were never given, and there were no words of congratulations. But on July 20 of those years, the sons vacated the seats close to the King of Qin, and sat around her, she was all very happy, the folding fan shook gently, and the fan was Yu Moyan's Linjiang Immortal.

For the rest of my life, if I have the opportunity to hold a banquet in Dongxi Building, I must be the most entertaining!

Sou...... A black shadow suddenly came and leaped down the wall, a cold, sharp dagger piercing her shirt. Dressed thinly in the summer, the skin on his right arm was cut in an instant, and blood was dripping. She hurriedly threw the palace lantern and dodged in all directions. Fortunately, the assassin was not professional, and he pounced on her left and right with a knife, and was about to stab her in the chest from back to front, when she touched her head hard, but the other person was already screaming in pain, and when she broke free, the spiked dagger was slashed on her left arm. The old wounds have not healed, and new wounds have been added everywhere, which is really miserable. But now is not the time for self-pity, and hurriedly staggered forward.

"Stop!" The voice was so righteous, the blades were connected, and the sound of a fight came from behind him. The black light is blind, and there is still someone in the forbidden palace who will come to save her? In a hurry, he turned his head and looked back.

A guard had already subdued the man in black and was about to sanction him on the spot, when Cai Ling hurriedly ran back: "Wait." ”

The black silk veil was removed, and when he looked at it by the moonlight, he was a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy. "Where have I seen you?" Cai Ling asked.

"I'm here tonight just to avenge Brother Dagui." The young man was still childish, "Since it is planted in your hands, if you want to kill it, you will be left to it." ”

"I'm not going to kill you." Cai Ling sighed, "Your brother Dagui didn't die at my hands. Now his bones have already been buried in his hometown in Xuzhou. I only hope that from now on, you will not be used by people with a heart and do things that you will regret for the rest of your life. ”

"You ......" the boy was at a loss.

"It's just a misunderstanding, and I'm tired of letting him go." Cai Ling said softly to the guards.

The guard slashed him in the shin with his sword before letting him go, so that he could not only have a better memory, but also mark the appearance of the villain, so that he could observe it later.

Cai Ling looked at it in her eyes, and there was already a little guess in her heart, "Dare to ask the adults It's not by accident that you are here, right?" ”

"Miss Jiang." The guard put away his sword and arched his hand, "The girl is right. We were ordered to protect the girl, and we did not dare to slack off. ”

"On whose orders?" Cai Ling's heart was like a drum, could Shen Muchi be so considerate of her, even knowing that she was suffering.

"I'm on the orders of Captain Yang." The guard replied with a smile.

Cai Ling chuckled in her heart, as if her heart was beating out of her chest, the inner guards could only be ordered by the emperor, Yang Taotao was going to rebel? Seeing her flustered, the guard hurriedly explained, "The girl misunderstood. We have always been taken care of and supported by Yang Duwei, and now we are entrusted by him, but it is just a gesture. Oh yes. Yang Duwei asked me to give this letter to the girl, and the girl will understand. ”

"Hmm." Cai Ling squeezed out a smile and answered the letter with both hands, "Thank you." ”

"You're welcome, girl." The guard said, "I should go." The girl was more careful. ”

"Okay." Cai Ling thought for a moment, but still said, "Adults can carry the golden ointment with you." ”

……

In the afternoon of the next day, in the vertical arch hall, the emperor finished reading the folds, picked up the two Xinyi silk flowers placed on the table, and threw them in the same place after a while.

Yu An came over with a cup of tea and respectfully handed it to the emperor, "Your Majesty, please use tea." ”

The emperor raised his eyes lightly to look at him, and then glanced at the silk flower in his hand, Yu An had already smiled and said: "I heard that the Moyuan Pavilion opened by Miss Jiang hides the world's rare treasures, and the pearl hairpins and rings must have been tired of seeing them for a long time." These two silk flowers are just right. ”

"Make your own decisions." The emperor snorted lightly, a slight smile on his lips.

"I heard that Yang Duwei left in a hurry today, precisely because he made an appointment with Miss Jiang to catch up. After many inquiries by Nu, the location is the Imperial Garden. Yang Duwei has always been clever-mouthed, with him, His Majesty and Miss Jiang just took advantage of this auspicious day to turn their war into jade silk, which is not very good! Yu An clapped his hands.

The Emperor glanced at him and remained silent. Yu An's heart immediately beat the drum, although he was playing a small and following His Majesty's side, his mind was difficult to guess and could not be guessed, and he didn't know what to do, His Majesty said: "Don't go quickly." ”

Cai Ling endured the pain of the flesh and skin of her arms, did the sprinkling and sweeping work properly, hid in the big tree behind the house and carefully smeared the golden medicine, the blood was stopped, the wound was a little deep, and she needed stitches, she didn't dare, she only pulled the silk cloth and bandaged it tightly. In the summer, she was only wearing a gauze dress over her skirt, but she was wearing a silk cardigan, and she was already so hot that beads of sweat rolled down her forehead.

Tao Tao made an appointment to meet in the imperial garden, and she had to go, first, to thank him for saving his life, and second, to warn that this time is different from the past, and that she should be careful not to fall into the hands of others for her courtiers.

As soon as I walked to the rockery of the Imperial Garden, the spring water was bubbling and flowing, the fragrance of flowers was fragrant, and the son in a vermilion court dress stood beside the elm tree, waving to her with a smile. When he got closer, he came over and grabbed her arm and said, "Ben Shao heard that you were injured, where is the injury?" Did you see it? Is it a big deal? ”

"Be quiet." Cai Ling looked around left and right, and said in a low voice, "Are you afraid that others won't know that you are forming a party for personal gain?" ”

"Ben Shao, where is this party and selfishness?" Tao Tao was very aggrieved.

"Alright, alright." He hurriedly covered his mouth, "I said nonsense." Don't get excited. ”

"I'm not excited, I just. What are you crying about? Tao Tao stopped her from sitting on a blue and white porcelain stool.

"Recently, I can't smell the fragrance of flowers, I always sneeze, and I cry when I face the wind." Cai Ling wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, "But it's okay, it's okay to shed some tears properly to wash your eyes." Don't you think I've been more visible lately? ”

"It's a little."

"Alas......" Tao Tao couldn't help but sigh, "In previous years, on your birthday, Ben Shao was especially happy, and he couldn't wait to gather all his good friends in one place, just to celebrate with you." But this year, everyone else is here, but it's rare for you to meet everyone again, so why is this young love. This is the new almond crisp from your cake shop, Ben Shao took a lot of effort to hide it in the palace, you will eat some, and Ben Shao will give you your birthday this year. ”

"Tao Tao ......" tears welled up in Cai Ling's eyes, which had nothing to do with pollen, but was grateful from the bottom of my heart.

"You can't smell the flowers, do you? Don't eat it, take it and go back to the palace. Ben Shao will come back to you later. Tao Tao patted her on the shoulder and said, "It seems that she is not in good health, what are you doing wearing a silk shirt on a hot day?" ”

"It's delicious." Cai Ling took a bite of almond crisp, and she ate the slag, she only patted her skirt at will, and found a little bit of wanton freedom in the past.

"What are your plans for the future?" Tao Tao looked at her, "Although Ben Shao doesn't know what misunderstanding you have with the Holy Lord, Ben Shao firmly believes that if you are willing to bow your head and admit your mistake, how can the Holy Lord bear to punish you again." Seeing that you are not doing well, it is difficult to feel at ease. ”

"I'll try to get out of Weiyang Palace." Cai Ling said frankly and said with a smile, "It's just that I can't invite you to drink upstairs in Dongxi, it's a pity." ”

"Leaving Weiyang Palace? You're not drunk. Tao Tao frowned, "How easy is it to talk about?" ”

"It's nothing more than two paths. One is to meet the bend, be a little low, and then find an opportunity to ask the emperor for mercy. "Cai Ling eats another piece of shortbread," and the other is death. If you die, you will naturally be a hundred, and you will be buried in a deserted grave. ”

"Number one!" Tao Tao immediately patted the table and said, "It must be the first." ”

"I also know that the first one is easier. But it's not easy for me to be obedient. Cai Ling said with a smile, she has not yet told Tao Tao that the "death" of the second road is not necessarily true death, but just that there is no Jiang Cailing in the world.

"You must not have the slightest thought of suicide." Tao Tao told again and again.

"Hmm." Cai Ling looked back at him with a smile, "But the idea of leaving Weiyang won't change." ”

On the way back, Tao Tao accompanied him for half a mile, and the woman who rushed in front of her was towering, luxuriously dressed, and her face was still childish. ”

"What is Ben afraid of her?" Tao Tao whispered in her ear.

"Bold slave maid, thief heart is not dead, it is not enough to hook up with the emperor's uncle, and he still comes to harass Tao Tao." Jing He pointed at Cai Ling's nose with a menacing attitude.

Tao Tao took her hand away and said coldly: "The affairs of this official have nothing to do with the eldest princess, and please respect the eldest princess." ”

"You ......" Jing He's face flushed with anger, "Do you know that disaster is coming!" ”

"What did the eldest princess say about this?" Cai Ling hurriedly asked.

"Hmph......" Jinghe glanced at her, only raised his eyes to look up at Tao Tao, "The imperial brother passed by here angrily just now, and threw these two Xinyi silk flowers casually, this princess was suspicious, so she pulled Yude and asked a few words, only to know that it was because of your private meeting with this damn slave!" You're so confused, how can this mere slave be worth it? ”

"This little thing has nothing to do with the eldest princess." Tao Tao still held his head high, turned his eyes to look at Cai Ling, and the anxiety in his eyes slowly revealed.

"It doesn't matter." Cai Ling said, "You go out of the palace first." I'll take care of the rest, don't worry. ”

"But you ......," Tao Tao said, tugging at her wrist.

"As you said, as long as you are willing to be a little and admit your mistake, you will not have to worry about your life." Cai Ling persuaded and urged him to leave the palace quickly, and after Tao Tao left, Jinghe hurriedly trotted to chase after him.

For now, it should be ascertained how much Shen Muchi listened to the conversation between them. Blame yourself, and involve Tao Tao in an unprovoked disaster, if the guards don't hear a few words, it is the Bodhisattva's blessing.

At dinner, she waited in the courtyard, looking through the window, Wei Wei was eating alone. She sighed and paced from side to side, not expecting him to appear for a long time, for she was so anxious and irritable that she was expecting someone to come. But if he doesn't come, how can he find out the news, and how can he keep Tao Tao out of the matter?

Fortunately, the voice of Yu'an's father-in-law broke the silent night sky, "Your Majesty has arrived ......"

Wei Wei happily came out to greet her, and Cai Ling did not shy away from it, and followed closely behind Lihe. He snorted lightly: "Don't get out of here." She didn't seem to hear it.

"Why are you here?" The Emperor asked coldly.

"The concubines welcome the holy car." Wei Wei smiled coquettishly, pretending not to know that the emperor was not asking her.

"Your Majesty." Everyone stood up straight after Wei Wei got up, and they all retreated to the side, but Cai Ling greeted him head-on, "Niangniang is looking forward to Your Majesty day and night." The slaves and maids also looked forward to His Majesty day and night, and they were very happy to see the holy face. ”

A few more words can be seen from his expression. She turned her heart sideways and said bravely: "I don't know if the guards in the Ouchi and the attendants in the Vertical Arch Hall will be so happy when they see the holy face every day." ”

"Presumptuous!" Wei Wei let out a low snort.

Cai Ling stared at Shen Muchi's eyes tightly, especially when he said the word "guard", fortunately there was no difference in his eyes, Cai Ling Fang breathed a sigh of relief, if he hadn't heard the paragraph of "forming a party for personal gain", the others would not be afraid. She took a few steps back and took refuge with the other palace maids.

Do a small volt low! In the imperial garden, he was holding two silk flowers, like a teenager who was going to confess his heart to the woman he liked, and he approached stupidly, and what he heard was this. She said that she had made up her mind that she would leave Weiyang, one way was to be a little low, and the other way was to seek death. It seems that she chose to meet the song and be a little low.

Just what he wants!

"Jiang Cailing." A cold tone.

"The slave is here." She stood up respectfully.

He stepped forward and grabbed her arm tightly, as cold as a statue in the cold cellar that had been sealed for thousands of years, "I will stay in Bixiao Palace tonight, you stay outside the palace, dare to leave, I will not spare you." ”

"The slave is born today. As a rule, you don't need to be on duty. Cai Ling panicked.

"I said I would never be spared!" Shen Muchi took her right arm and dragged her up the stone steps and threw it on the side of the temple door, her words and deeds were similar to that night, but they were much stronger than that night, and the burning pain spread all over her body. On her arm, the blood that had finally stopped collapsed and gradually stuck to her sleeves, and she frowned and put her arms behind her back.