The pressure of the past few days has made Liu Che physically and mentally exhausted, the government is handled by his own majestic imperial grandmother, and the harem is in charge of Chen Ajiao, who is not the same, but he is the emperor like a shelf, no different from a marionette.

Angry, tired, and depressed, Liu Che looked at this palace city with red walls and blue tiles, and for the first time felt a deep sense of loss and resistance. I grew up here, but here and now there is no longer the kindness of the past, but like an invisible net, trapping myself firmly, not half free, recalling the past, compared with the eyes, Liu Che couldn't help but sigh a long sigh.

Standing next to him was the doctor Han Yan, when Liu Che was still the king of Jiaodong, he had been with him all the time, and he got along very well, listening to Liu Che's long sigh, Han Yan understood his pain in his heart, but in the current situation, he also understood that no one could make half of the effort. Silently accompanied Liu Che for a long time, looking at the vast sky outside the hall, a thought jumped out of Han Yan's mind, "Your Majesty, the weather outside is so good, is it okay for the minister to accompany His Majesty to hunt in the suburbs?" Han Yan looked at Liu Che and proposed.

"Hunting in the countryside?" Liu Che couldn't help but smile, "I really haven't been hunting in the suburbs for a long time!" ”

"Isn't it!" Han Yan said with a smile, "The minister remembers that the last time he went out of the city to hunt with His Majesty, His Majesty's horses trampled on the people's crops, and finally put this matter down under the guise of the Marquis of Pingyang, does Your Majesty still have an impression?" ”

The past mentioned by Han Yan made Liu Che's heart happy, "Haha yes! It's better to deal with it in the name of Pingyang Hou that time, otherwise I don't know how to end it if it makes a big fuss! ”

"Hahaha!" The two of them talked about the past, and they couldn't help laughing, Liu Che ordered someone to bring a bow and crossbow, changed into ordinary clothes, and rode with Han Yan each, and quickly whipped out of Weiyang Palace.

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In the late autumn afternoon, the sun leaked colorful shadows on the ground, the river surface was windless and did not have the slightest ripples, Wei Zifu leaned against the tree, the warm sun was shining on his body, warm and peaceful.

Wei Qing is coming back today, taking advantage of the fact that there is nothing to do in the music square, Wei Zifu went alone to wait for Wei Qing on the road to the city, the sister and brother have not seen each other for a long time, and when Wei Qing enters the city, he will see that his sister is waiting for him, he must be very happy. Wei Zifu could imagine Wei Qing's excited appearance, and he couldn't help but feel a sigh in his heart.

The afternoon sun touched softly, sprinkled on his body like a layer of golden brocade, and after waiting for a long time to see Wei Qing's carriage, Wei Zifu felt a little tired. Looking at the scenery, Wei Zifu couldn't help but sing:

"Love to pick the Tang Dynasty? The land of foam. Who's thinking about the cloud? Mei Meng Jiang ... I want to go to the palace, and send me to Qi. ”

The tactful singing voice is like a yellow warbler out of the valley, clear and dripping, even the birds in the past seem to stop to listen, forget to spread their wings, Liu Che returned to the city from hunting, heard the song and unconsciously reined in the reins of the horse and turned his head to ask: "Who sings so beautifully?" ”

Han Yan also reined in the horse rope and followed the prestige, only to see a woman in white by the river not far from them, with sideburns like clouds, a graceful posture, and she was dancing in the wind with long sleeves. I saw her clothes fluttering, stepping on the clouds and chasing the wind, so chic and unrestrained, just like the clear lotus in the wind, beautiful and elegant, lively and cute.

"What a comfortable beauty!" Liu Che looked at the dancing woman and sighed unconsciously: "If I can live so freely, it will not be in vain!" ”

"Your Majesty is eloquent and strategic, and there will always be a day when the cadres will be arbitrary..."Han Yan persuaded in a good voice on the side.

Liu Che nodded, as if he was talking to himself and Han Yan, "I'm also waiting for this day!" ”

While talking, the two were about to leave, when suddenly a scream came from their ears, and the two of them looked in the direction of the sound in unison, only to see that the woman who was still dancing by the river just now was gone, "Han Yan, go and see!" Liu Che was in a hurry, and hurriedly drove forward.

"Good!" Han Yan drove the horse and followed closely.

When the horse approached, Liu Che saw the woman who was dancing just now sitting in the grass with messy sideburns, "Girl, are you okay?" Liu Che hurriedly dismounted and asked with concern.

When Wei Zifu saw that the person who came was a man in Tsing Yi, he felt a little more vigilant, and hurriedly said: "Thank you for your concern, the little woman is fine." With that, he bowed his head. Han Yan, who came later, jumped off the horse, approached Liu Che and asked, "Second brother, what happened?" ”

Liu Che didn't answer, seeing that there was an extra blood mark on the white skirt of the woman in front of him, Liu Che couldn't help asking, "The girl was bitten by a snake just now?" ”

Seeing that the person who came was not malicious, Wei Zifu took off a little of the guard in his heart, bowed his head and responded, "Yes!" ”

"Bitten by a snake?" Han Yan hurriedly said, "Girl, take a look at the scars, if you are bitten by a poisonous snake, I'm afraid it will be very troublesome!" ”

"This..."Wei Zifu hesitated, just now she was about to check the wound on her leg, and saw a man coming, so she covered it up, Liu Che seemed to see her thoughts, and hurriedly said: "Girl, our two brothers passed by here, and heard the girl's cry Fang came to take a look, although there is a difference between men and women, but the girl's wound cannot be delayed, it is better to take a look first." ”

When Wei Zifu heard Liu Che say this, and saw that these two people were both majestic and gentlemanly, he took off the remaining precautions in his heart, bowed and said: "Thank you two sons, it's the son-in-law who is pedantic!" After that, he carefully rolled up his trouser legs, only to see that there was an extra jagged tooth mark on his white calf, and there was a slight redness and swelling around the skin, Liu Che squatted down and looked at it carefully, and asked softly, "Does the girl's wound hurt?" ”

Wei Zifu nodded slightly, Liu Che stretched out his hand to Han Yan, and said, "Bring the medicine!" Hearing this, Han Yan took out a blue porcelain vial from her arms and handed it over.

Liu Che pulled out the cork, sprinkled some ginger powder in the bottle on the wound, and said, "Don't be afraid, girl, I have carefully looked at the wound, the tooth marks are jagged and there is no blackening around it, so it is non-toxic." I want to come to the surrounding are all aquatic plants, the girl should be an ordinary water snake, in the next has been medicine on the wound, the girl went back to recuperate, should be fine. He took out a handkerchief from his bosom, bandaged it around the wound, and waited for it to be treated before getting up.

Wei Zifu endured the pain and got up to give Liu Che a deep salute, and said, "Little girl Wei Zifu, thank you Gongzi for saving me!" ”

This gift made Liu Che couldn't help but be stunned, the beauty in front of him was like a distant mountain, without painting but daisy, her lips were like red cherry blossoms, and she was Zhu without dotting, and her eyes were as bright as stars, looking forward to shining. "What a beautiful woman!" Liu Che sighed secretly in his heart.

Wei Zifu saw Liu Che staring at him, and the two pieces of red glow couldn't help but fly up his cheeks, and said shyly: "I don't know the son's surname, Wei Zifu has a sense of guilt!" ”

Seeing this, Liu Che realized that he was out of shape, so he hurriedly collected his gaze and arched his hand: "In the next... Under the surname Cao, a single name is a longevity word, a trivial matter, the girl should not be taken to heart! ”

"Cao Shou..."Wei Zifu read lightly, and couldn't help asking: "The word longevity in the son's name is longevity?" ”

"Exactly!" Liu Che smiled: "Is there something wrong? ”

Wei Zifu hurriedly shook his head, and secretly laughed in his heart that he was rare and strange, there are too many people with the same name and surname in the world, but it is really a coincidence that he has the same name and surname as his own marquis!

"The girl is alone and has been bitten by a snake, so it is better to go back sooner." Liu Che kindly reminded.

"Thank you, Childe!" Wei Zifu nodded and said, "The little woman is waiting here for her brother's return, and the time should be almost up!" As he was talking, a carriage slowly drove in the distance, and Wei Zifu recognized at a glance that it was the carriage of the Pingyang Hou Mansion, and couldn't help but be overjoyed: "It's my brother who has arrived!" ”

Seeing the carriage coming this way, Liu Che was inconvenient to stay for a long time, so he immediately bowed and said, "Say goodbye!" After saying that, he and Han Yan turned around and got on the horse, whipped and left.

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The heavy snow fell overnight, and the whole capital was covered in snow, and it looked good in the early morning sun.

A few days later is the wax moon, the whole Hou Mansion inside and outside the new look, the red plum blossoms in the garden are in full bloom, the little snow on the petals is lined with gold stamens, adding a bit of elegance. A gust of wind blew, and the snowflakes on the petals fell, and the fragrance seemed to be endless, plucking the thoughts in Wei Zifu's heart.

Since returning from the river that day, I don't know when the appearance of the man in Tsing Yi will always appear in front of me inadvertently, "Girl, although there are differences between men and women, but the girl's wound cannot be delayed, it is better to take a look first..."

"Cao... Shou..."Wei Zifu thought about it, reached out and took out a handkerchief from his sleeve, and unfolded it carefully against the sun, which was a brocade handkerchief embroidered with several green bamboos, because the bandaging was dyed with a little blood stains that day, but it added a little red plum and green bamboo. Wei Zifu's fingertips gently stroked the face of the handkerchief, hiding thousands of wisps of thought, such a good embroidery must be from the hands of a woman, and it must also be a delicate and splendid person, otherwise how can he match him who is handsome and handsome?

But who are you? It's just a mere critic of the Hou Mansion! Now that he is a slave, how can he have such a mind? Wei Zifu sighed long in his heart, carefully folded the Jinpa, put it in his arms, and said, "Childe, every year and year, I wish you good health!" ”

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The riverside encounter that day also lingered in Liu Che's mind. The beautiful singing, graceful dancing, and starry eyes have been remembered since he returned to the palace.

"The autumn wind rises and the white clouds fly, and the grass and trees are yellow and the geese return to the south. Lan has Xiuxi, chrysanthemum has Fang, and Huai Jiaren can't forget. Looking at the snow outside the window, Liu Che splashed ink and swiped his pen.

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After the heavy snowfall, the weather is cold, but the guests of the Pingyang Hou Mansion have not decreased, and the sound of silk and bamboo is endless all day long.

Just finished a song and dance, Wei Zifu leaned on the brocade couch in the music workshop to rest for a while, the curtain moved, with a slight chill, Xiao Xunzi in the porter rubbed his hands and flashed in, walked quickly and said with a smile: "Sister Zifu, you are so warm here!" ”

Wei Zifu raised his eyes and smiled: "Xiao Xunzi, aren't you on duty at the gatehouse today, how can you have time to come to the music room?" So saying, he got up and beckoned, "Come, sit on my side and get warmer." ”

Xiao Xunzi smiled and said: "Don't sit, Sister Zifu, there is a man outside the gate of the mansion who came to look for Wei Qing, I saw Wei Qing go out of the house early in the morning to do business, and he hasn't come back yet, seeing that he is in a hurry, I will come over to inform you, and I will turn around and leave." ”

Wei Zifu hurriedly thanked: "Thank you!" On such a cold day, I let you make a special trip! As he spoke, he picked up a robe and put it on his body, and said, "Go, I'll go with you." ”

In the past few days, there has been sporadic light snow, the road is slippery, Xiao Xunzi pointed to a man holding a black horse outside the door and said, "Sister Zifu, it's him!" ”

The person who came was Gongsun Ao, who was waiting anxiously, only to see a woman wearing a red brocade robe, and Lianbu came with a light transfer.

"Dare to ask, but Gongzi is waiting for Wei Qing?" Wei Zifu stepped forward and saluted.

Gongsun Ao was stunned for a while, the woman in front of him was snowy and jade-skinned, and the red clothes looked more and more beautiful and lovely, and he didn't realize that he saw God, and he didn't answer for a long time.

"Childe..."Wei Zifu couldn't help but whisper when he saw him silent.

"Ah..."Gongsun Ao hurriedly gathered his mind and replied: "If you return to the girl, it is exactly below!" ”

Wei Zifu said with a smile: "Wei Qing is the younger brother of the little woman, unfortunately he has not returned from the house to do business, I don't know what the son is looking for him?" ”

Gongsun Ao said: "Passing through this place on the next road, I came to visit the deceased, I don't know when Wei Qing will return?" As he spoke, with the sound of horses' hooves, Wei Qing could only be heard shouting from afar: "Brother Gongsun! ”

Gongsun Ao followed the prestige, and saw Wei Qing dressed in a dark robe, riding a horse, "Brother Wei Qing! Gongsun Ao responded loudly and waved his hand at Wei Qing.

"Phew!" Wei Qing approached and jumped off the horse, looking at Gongsun Ao with joy, "Brother Gongsun, why are you here?" ”

"Brother Wei Qing!" Gongsun Ao also said happily, "Gongsun will go to Beijing in the near future, and he will come to visit his brother. ”

"Great!" Wei Qing smiled heartily, pointed to Wei Zifu beside him and said, "This is my sister, Wei Zifu." He said to Wei Zifu again: "Sister, this is my friend Gongsun Ao who I met in Yiqu. ”

Seeing Wei Zifu standing aside, Wei Qing said again: "Sister, why are you here?" ”

Wei Zifu said with a smile: "Shicai Xiao Xunzi went to Lefang to look for me, saying that there was a son waiting for you in front of the house, but unfortunately you went out of the house again, and I was afraid that the son would be in a hurry, so I asked me to come over." ”

"I see." Wei Qinglang smiled, "Brother Gongsun, after I return to my hometown, how about you and I drink together?" ”

Gongsun Ao nodded and smiled: "Very good, very good!" ”

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After Wei Qing finished the affairs in the mansion, he and Gongsun Ao found a wine shop nearby and sat down, Wei Qing raised the bottle and asked: "Don't go for a few months, is Brother Gongsun okay?" ”

Gongsun Ao's expression was gloomy when he heard this, and there were tears in his eyes, "Don't hide it from your brother, say goodbye to your righteous canal, and your sister's body is getting worse and worse, and soon... and forsook me..."

Wei Qing was also really sad when he heard this, and couldn't help but be moved and persuaded: "Brother Gongsun... Condolences! ”

Gongsun Ao nodded, raised the wine bottle and drank it all, "My sister has been dependent on me since she was a child, and once she leaves, Gongsun will have no worries, and he will no longer want to leave his hometown alone to touch the scene." ”

"Hmm!" Wei Qing nodded and said, "Seeing Jingsiren, it's good to leave your hometown, what are your plans for Brother Gongsun to come to Beijing this time?" ”

Gongsun Ao said: "The boy is ambitious in all directions, and he has not been able to travel far because of his sister, but now he is alone, and he will make contributions." This time when I went to Beijing to see the imperial court posting a document recruiting car riders, Gongsun had the heart to give it a try. ”

Wei Qing bowed his head and said: "In the past few months, there have indeed been many young talents who have gone to take the exam, but it is not easy to enter the imperial court. ”

Gongsun Ao said: "Gongsun Suxi rides and shoots, and he is also very familiar with horseback kung fu, so he should be six or seven points sure." It's just that Gongsun has a word, I don't know if I should say it or not? ”

Wei Qing said: "You and I hit it off at first sight, but it doesn't hurt for Brother Gongsun to say anything." ”

Gongsun Ao said: "As soon as I saw Ziyiqu, Gongsun knew that Brother Wei was definitely not a thing in the pool, this time the court recruited talents, why didn't Brother Wei go to take the exam, if you and my brother can serve the court together, wouldn't it be beautiful?" ”

Wei Qing smiled and arched his hand: "Brother Gongsun praised it falsely, but just like Brother Gongsun cares about Sister Ling, Wei Qing also misses her sister, Princess Pingyang has the grace of knowing Wei Qing's sister and brother, and Wei Qing dare not forget it." After pouring a bottle of wine, Wei Qing raised the bottle and said: "Brother Gongsun, the sky is high, the birds are flying, the sea is wide and the fish is jumping, Wei Qing wishes you a bright future!" ”

Gongsun Ao greeted the wine bottle, and Lang smiled: "Okay, Brother Wei really values affection, Gongsun respects you!" ”