On the night of Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole world celebrates.

Xiangjun hurriedly walked through the silent and unmanned Yeting Chang Street with the exit token in his hand. Walking to the North Palace Gate, the slightly slack-off guard casually glanced at the token and easily let it go, which made Xiangjun, who had been nervous, breathe a sigh of relief.

Out of the palace, Xiangjun hired a simple carriage, and the carriage drove her all the way to the Diexiang Theater on Dew Street.

"Girl, it's here." The coachman picked up the curtain and reminded with a smile: "Today's New Year, after the girl's business, the little one will go home for a reunion!" ”

Xiangjun looked at the rattle that showed a corner of the baggage in the coachman's hand, and guessed that he still had young children at home. So he stuffed a piece of silver into the coachman's hand: "Thank you, give you money." ”

"Mom! Girl, you've given too much! This can't be done, this can't be done! "Ten taels of silver are almost enough to catch up with the cost of his family for a year.

"Take it, I won't need it anyway. It's the New Year, buy some good things for your wife and children. Xiangjun smiled kindly.

"This ...... Thank you, girl! "The coachman saw that Xiangjun was dressed well, presumably a young lady from a big family, and he didn't care about this little silver tael, so he didn't shirk it. He thought about it and asked kindly: "Girl, it's not good to hire a car on Chinese New Year's Eve, so I want to wait for you at the door for a while." When you're done and come out, the little one will send you back? ”

Xiangjun looked up at the spotless "Lucky Star Gaozhao" plaque hanging on the gatehouse of the theater, smiled and shook his head at the coachman: "No need, you can go home for the New Year quickly." ”

Seeing that the employer refused the driver, he had to turn the head of the car, but he always felt that something was strange. Before leaving, he looked back at Xiangjun several times, only to see her standing motionless at the gate of the opera garden and not going in. The coachman shook his head, and it was better not to meddle in his mind.

Xiangjun knocked on the gate of the theater, and a small servant poked his head out of the door for a long time, and impatiently drove her away: "Tonight, the theater was chartered by Zhang Gongzi and there will be no performance." ”

After speaking, the little guy just wanted to cover the door, but Xiangjun quickly stretched out his hand to block the door: "The little brother is new, it's normal not to know me." I would like you to inform the head of the Qi class, and say that Xiangjun has come back to see him. ”

Stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling person, and the little girl in front of her is not too fierce when she sees the girl in front of her and the amiable one. Besides, listening to her tone, it seems to be the old acquaintance of the class master, so it is better for him to pass it on. The little girl hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and agreed: "Girl, wait a minute, I'll pass it on." Then he closed the door and trotted all the way into the inner hall.

Xiangjun leaned against the door, put his hands in his sleeves, and inadvertently touched the things hidden inside. She laughed to herself, looking up at the waning moon in the night sky like a hook, and from time to time clouds drifted by. I hope it's a good day tonight, but don't let it snow!

After a while, the little maid came back and opened the door to Xiangjun, and respectfully invited her in. Xiangjun entered the flower hall, the atmosphere here was completely different from the deserted outside, so lively that people couldn't help but think of the words "drunk gold fan".

She stood at the door of the flower hall, and at first glance she saw Qi Qingwei, who she hadn't seen for months. He was wearing a white lady costume that Xiangjun was all too familiar with, his hair was curled into a soft snake bun, and there was a lot of rouge and gouache on his face, and he looked like a woman! He was committed to leaning on the arms of a gentleman, feeding each other to drink cup by cup, presumably it was Zhang Gongzi who chartered the venue. Zhang Gongzi was coaxed to be happy, so he took out a golden pearl hairpin from his arms and inserted it on Qi Qingwei's head, rubbing Qi Qingwei's face and admiring his handsomeness in his mouth. A group of boys around him are also making lewd jokes on each other.

a good picture of pickled "mutual play"; What a disgusting gentleman; What a shameless actor rabbit! Xiangjun forcibly endured the nausea surging in his chest, and stepped forward to say hello: "Master Qi, I haven't seen you for a long time, don't come to harm?" ”

"Yo Yo Yo! Let's see who is here? Rare guests! Qi Qingwei sat up from Zhang Gongzi's arms and applauded in welcome. Everyone looked at Xiangjun and Qi Qingwei strangely.

"Who is this chick? Didn't you say that Master Ben had chartered the venue? Why do you still let irrelevant people in? "Zhang Gongzi was a little unhappy, why did this woman get excited as soon as he came?

"Zhang Gongzi can't talk nonsense, be careful of offending nobles!" Qi Qingwei slapped Zhang Gongzi with a wicked smile, and Zhang Gongzi was still salivating cheaply.

"Where did the nobles come from? Noble people come to your filthy realm so late? The master can afford you and often praise you! Zhang Gongzi didn't care, glanced at Xiangjun disdainfully, and turned to pick Qi Qingyi's chin to tease him.

Qi Qingwei angrily pushed Zhang Gongzi's salty pig hand, and sarcastically retorted in an unkind tone: "Yo! Think I'm dirty here? Then don't come! I don't like to hear you say this, but the butterfly incense class has sung for the emperor; We also have a princess and a county lord here, why is it dirty? Could it be that Zhang Gongzi is implying that today's saints are full of filth? ”

On the one hand, Zhang Gongzi was afraid that the "heart and liver" would be really angry with him, and on the other hand, he was also afraid that Fang Cai's words would really reach the ears of outsiders and be detrimental to his father's career. So, he hurriedly covered Qi Qingwei's mouth and coaxed: "Ouch, my little ancestor, when did I say that?" Don't shout! Am I wrong? "He didn't make everyone laugh at this loss, it's really shameless!

"Hmph, that's pretty much it! Let me hear similar words in the future, and never set foot in my theater garden! "Qi Qingwei is angry and angry, it's a pity not to be born a woman! It's no wonder that this Zhang Gongzi was confused by him. Qi Qingwei pulled Zhang Gongzi's sleeve and said to Xiangjun Nunu: "Oh, it was originally from our opera troupe, but now it is the 'Liangxiang County Lord' of the imperial court!" Do you think she's a nobleman? ”

"County Lord? She? Zhang Gongzi pointed at Xiangjun in disbelief and asked. Seeing Qi Qingwei nodding undeniably, Zhang Gongzi instantly left a drop of remorseful cold sweat, and smiled embarrassedly: "Hehe, it turned out that the county lord was here, disrespectful and disrespectful!" No matter how you listen to the tone at this time, it brings a bit of flattery and flattery.

"Gongzi Zhang doesn't have to be polite, I interrupted Gongzi's Yaxing, and I hope Gongzi doesn't mind." Although Xiangjun was talking to Zhang Gongzi, he didn't even look at him. She walked straight to Qi Qingwei, but she still said to Zhang Gongzi: "It's hard for me to go out of the palace, I want to have a good chat with the old man tonight, can Zhang Gongzi sell a thin noodle and go back first?" ”

"This ......" Zhang Gongzi glanced at Qi Qingwei, and saw that Qi Qingwei also meant to let him avoid it, so he had no choice but to agree. So, Zhang Gongzi took his fox friends and dogs, small servants, and servants to take advantage of the excitement and returned home.

The idlers waited for the clearing of the venue, and only Xiangjun and Qi Qingwei were left in the flower hall. Qi Qingwei could finally breathe a sigh of relief and let herself collapse in the Taishi chair.

"Phew, it's finally quiet!" Qi Qingwei let out a long breath, looking very tired.

"What? Even the class owner is tired of coping? I thought you meant it! "Xiang Jun knew that Qi Qingwei was acting on the spot, but he just wanted to disgust him on purpose.

"Phew! Who is true to him? A bunch of nasty billets! Qi Qingwei showed disgust and took a sip.

"Oh? That Xiangjun wants to know, is there anyone in this world who is worthy of the class master's sincere treatment? She didn't think it before, but now that she thinks about it, Qi Qingwei has always been a selfish person, and he only has himself in his heart!

"Absolutely! For example, my father, moth, orange taro, butterfly...... And you! In the end, Qi Qingwei even vaguely curled up a strand of Xiangjun's hair and sniffed lightly. That look is no different from the bunch just now!

The corners of Xiangjun's mouth pulled up a sneer, pulled back his hair, and said sarcastically: "Why, if the princess doesn't come, you are looking for the idea of hitting the county lord?" ”

Qi Qingwei was rejected, her face became a little embarrassed, and her tone was awkward: "What's the matter with Princess Guan?" She's just a stinking little girl, and I wish she wouldn't bother me! ”

"Don't worry, princess, she will never come again. If she dares to mess with you again, the queen is afraid that she will break her legs. Xiangjun said as he casually looked at the entire flower hall. The lampstands at the four corners of the hall are filled with red and bright candles, which is very festive; The curtain in the hall has also been replaced with a thick cotton wool texture, and the dark purple color is even more elegant and atmospheric; In the middle of the hall stood a two-eared three-legged copper tripod charcoal stove, and warm smoke was slowly drifting from the mouth......

"The queen punished her?" Qi Qingwei blurted out a question, which surprised Xiangjun a little. Could it be that he still cares about the princess?

Xiangjun smiled, but the irony in this laugh was not understood by Qi Qingwei. She shook her head and said, "No." But the princess made the queen angry enough. ”

"Forget it, don't talk about it. It's rare for you to come back, I'll call everyone here, let's have a good get-together? Qi Qingwei was about to get up and call the others, but was pressed back into the chair by Xiangjun. Qi Qingwei was puzzled.

"I'm here for you today. You're alone. I have something to ask you. Qi Qingwei raised her eyebrows and made a "please" gesture to signal Xiangjun to ask. Xiangjun didn't beat around the bush, and said straight to the point: "Diejun entered the palace, but you planned it?" ”

Thinking of the innocent deceased Diejun, Qi Qingwei couldn't help but feel sorry in his heart, and he dared to speak bluntly about Xiangjun's question: "Yes and no." Such an ambiguous answer Xiangjun was naturally not satisfied, and she paced to the window and asked sharply again.

"Since you want to know the truth, I'll tell you everything." So, Qi Qingwei clearly restored to Xiangjun a series of processes such as Duan Yi turning to him for help because he wanted to stay in the Diexiang class, the two of them trying every possible way, and finally finalizing the plan.

Hearing the end, Xiangjun couldn't help but burst out: "Qi Qingwei, the princess is still underage!" If you hadn't guided her step by step, she would have come up with such a well-thought-out plan? You don't want to blame all the faults on a child! Qi Qingwei claimed that he was only sixteen years old, but in fact he was just a child, in fact, he was already an out-and-out adult! This secret is unknown to others except for her and Diejun, who have been with the old class master since childhood.

"You blame me? Blame me for sending Die-kun into the palace? Oh, I'm doing it for your own good! Xiangjun, don't be ignorant! Qi Qingwei was also angry, arguing with him about a dead person during the Chinese New Year, did he want to find bad luck?

"You're for yourself! Everything you have now is given by Die-kun! It's all her...... Earned with my life! Xiangjun stared at Qi Qingwei coldly, and finally burst into a ruthless smile: "So...... You have to pay with your life! After speaking, he reached out and pushed the lampstand at hand, and the candle flame quickly ignited the nearby cotton wool curtain.

Tongues of fire licked the surrounding wooden furniture, and the fire quickly spread out of control......