Chapter 168: The Death of Concubine Zang (Volume 2 Final Chapter.)
Liu Yan'er's face suddenly changed several times, and finally she said in a tight face and whispered: "Shizi, are we guilty of bullying the king?" Why don't you dedicate this biggest piece to the emperor? ”
"Huh? This... It's because I forgot. So, now the wood is in the boat. You'd better hide it! You take it out once, and you have the possibility of being exposed once. And you give it back to me, where do I put it? Wouldn't it be bad if someone saw it? ”
Liu Wei'er nodded, "Okay, I'll hide it." ”
After saying the diamond, she hurried away.
Zheng Sheng knew what she was doing.
He walked out of the door and sat on the wooden steps in front of the door and thought for a long time. He even thought about topics that he hadn't thought about much in his previous life or this life. Zheng Sheng thought that he didn't know when it was time for him to be without Liu Wei'er by his side, and every time she disappeared for some reason, Zheng Sheng always felt that something was missing.
It's hard to make up for the missing piece with another person.
It just happened so naturally.
It was ridiculous, he had always been worried that if he had too much contact with people, the possibility of his secrets being exposed would increase.
But he dared to hand over the private treasury that was used as a basis point for exchange to her, and he believed her so much. Isn't he afraid of her betrayal? It would have been a fatal blow to him.
But Zheng Sheng chose to believe her. For no reason, "If I don't even believe her, who else can I trust?" Zheng Sheng muttered.
So, what exactly is this?
In the nearest territory, there is an "evil wind" that has prevailed and spread very quickly. In the end, this rumor spread as far away as Nanyang and Shunyang.
Mrs. Wang, who was in Qingzhuling, couldn't stay any longer, so she rushed to the bank of Beixi in person.
As soon as they met, she tugged Zheng Sheng's ear and asked, "Boy, what are you doing?" ”
Zheng Sheng's eyes were innocent, "What did I do?" ”
"Now, half of Jingzhou is spreading: Zheng Sheng, the prince of the Marquis of Danyin, is a prodigal son, although he is still young, he is an intimate maidservant, *!"
Zheng Sheng spread his hands, "My mother, do you think I'm that kind of person?" If I am a prodigal child, what is it to be intimate with a servant? What kind of fireworks and willow lane should I go to, the female Lu is right, don't you say? ”
Madame Wang was furious, "Bastard! ”
Zheng Sheng's words made the elegant and demure Mrs. Wang really angry, and then Zheng Sheng was chased by her and ran around the house. Easily, he was caught by Madame Wang. Zheng Sheng had no choice but to admit his mistake in every possible way, but Mrs. Wang still tugged at his shirt and said angrily: "You go on." ”
Zheng Shenglai said: "Mother, didn't I just say a few bad words? What else do you want me to admit? ”
Mrs. Wang's willow eyebrows straightened, "You still don't say it?" ”
"I don't know what else I'm doing wrong, boy?" Zheng Sheng still shouted grievances.
Mrs. Wang snorted coldly and let go of him, "You let this rumor spread and make it known to everyone, what do you want to do?" Self-defilement? Still not happy with the girl? How many handmaidens am I picking for you? ”
"No, no. There are no grievances. Zheng Sheng put away his smiling face and sat down, "You see that?" But you're mistaken, I just didn't interfere with this and let it spread. As for the purpose, it's simple. ”
Zheng Sheng said softly: "I like my little maidservant, what's wrong?" Isn't that normal? "In this world, who of the sons would put a nasty woman by his side?
What's more, the person rumored in this rumor is Liu Wei'er.
Mrs. Wang got up in shock, walked over, stared at him carefully, and breathed a sigh of relief, "You kid, you're finally enlightened!" After the New Year, you will be thirteen years old, and you should indeed understand what it means to be a man and a woman. ”
Zheng Sheng stopped her again and again, "Stop, stop, stop." Mother, you're thinking too much. I didn't really want to do anything. ”
Madame Wang looked at him in surprise.
Zheng Sheng explained softly: "Perhaps, in ten years, I will marry her." ”
Mrs. Wang got up in surprise and said angrily, "Are you stupid? How can a servant girl be a wife? ”
"Mother, don't worry. I'll think about it. What's more, ten years from now, who can say for sure? ”
Zheng Sheng thought about it last time, and after he finished talking to Liu Wei'er that time, although he kept it in his heart. But he didn't know what to do, and he kept using "busy" as an excuse to be perfunctory.
He has never been in love, but he also knows his attitude, and he has long been kicked away by the girl in the later life.
Although Liu Wei'er is young, she is delicate, will she not be able to detect Zheng Sheng's dodge of her? From the oath guard, to the price comparison with diamonds. Zheng Sheng became more and more aware of her self-inferiority.
He remembered that he was going to make her reserved and haughty. But what kind of state of mind should it be to talk about humility? He didn't dare to think about whether the girl who accompanied him every day would leave him if he continued like this.
Therefore, Zheng Sheng was anxious and sacrificed a "killing move".
Mrs. Wang got up: "Forget it, forget it, I can't control you." It just so happens that your father has settled down in Guanzhong, and I have set a time and am ready to go. Leave you alone. ”
Zheng Sheng couldn't help but laugh and sent her back to her room to rest.
When he returned to his room, he took a cup and took a sip of tea.
It's cold, Zheng Sheng couldn't help but sigh. After this incident was revealed to the world, Liu Wei'er "asked for sick leave". Looking at the appearance of her little friend, Qing'er finally realized that she had done something wrong, so she stayed by her side, and naturally became more slack with him.
Zheng Sheng faced the situation that there was no maid around to serve him.
Speaking of which, it was because he was excited that he hugged her, which should be characterized as a celebration and nothing else.
But the matter was rumored to be like this, Liu Wei'er couldn't figure it out, was this his deliberate doing?
Zheng Sheng felt even more empty. "This killing move is 'kill a thousand enemies, and lose 30,000 yourself.'" Yes! If you had known, it would have been better to keep it hidden. ”
He muttered and poured another sip of herbal tea.
Thankfully, this didn't last long. Liu Wen'er quickly returned to normal, as in the past.
We have to believe that whether it is in public or alone, Zheng Sheng has not done anything "excessive" to her.
Their relationship is as usual.
In the fall, the students of the former academy entered the school. But the situation is not very good, Zheng Sheng counted the four hundred school-age children in the entire territory, and only more than 100 people came in total.
Although he has done a lot for this land this year. But when it comes to their children's descendants, most people still have a cautious wait-and-see attitude.
After a busy period at the beginning of the school year, Zheng Sheng finally had no excuse not to return to the academy, and he picked up his homework more than a year ago.
But it wasn't long before the autumn harvest arrived.
The territory ushered in a bumper harvest. With the irrigation of the river, the fertile soil on both sides of the Mingquan Creek was four or five percent higher than Zheng Wen had expected, even though it was the land that was cultivated for the first time.
Zheng Wen, who was tortured by begging for books and buying books, finally had a long-lost smile on his face.
But the harvest season is not over yet. A sudden tragedy struck.
In the evening of that day, Wang Sui came to the academy.
"The county magistrate wants to invite me over?" Zheng Sheng was surprised.
"Yes, please come over immediately. The concubine wants to see the prince for the last time. Wang Sui's face couldn't help but show sadness, and he deliberately lowered his voice and said.
Zheng Sheng got up in shock, "Okay, let's go over immediately." ”
Zheng Sheng rushed to Jugu, which was in full bloom at this time. Inside and outside the chrysanthemum valley, the ground was covered with all kinds of beautiful flowers, and he didn't have the heart to stop and watch in this fragrant world of flowers.
But when he arrived at the wooden house, he found that Concubine Zang was watching the chrysanthemums in the valley with Sima Xin and Sun Wenxuan.
Just in front of the wooden house, Concubine Zang was sitting in an armchair, and Sima Xin was hunched over and listened carefully to what she said.
Sun Wenxuan took a step back and stood on the other side, bowing her head and being silent.
Seeing this scene, Zheng Sheng was quite puzzled, didn't he say?
Wang Sui saw his doubts and whispered: "The concubine fell into a coma again this morning, which is the result of Doctor Gu's diagnosis and treatment. Not long ago, when she woke up, she smelled the fragrance of flowers outside the house, so she went out. Then, she kept talking to her grandfather. Later, she even thought of you, so my grandfather ordered me to invite you over. ”
Zheng Sheng nodded slightly.
Zheng Sheng and Wang Sui stood side by side, quietly watching Sima Xin bend over like a sculpture and listen carefully to Concubine Zang's words.
After a long time, when the night was getting darker, Sun Niang came over and said to Zheng Sheng, "Zheng Shizi, the concubine, please come over." ”
Zheng Sheng bowed his head, and when he walked to her, Zheng Sheng suddenly saw the tears in the corners of her eyes, and couldn't help sighing.
Walking to the concubine's side, Zheng Sheng bowed and saluted.
Concubine Zang looked at him with a smile, "No need to be polite." ”
Zheng Sheng detained Sima Xin again. Then, he glanced at the concubine's expression, and felt that she was in better spirits than the last time he had seen her. Isn't this a "return to the light"?
"Xinye Gong, go and see, my dinner is ready?"
"Mother!" Sima Xin said sadly.
"Go ahead." She said softly. Hearing this, Sima Xin didn't say anything more, he straightened up, turned around and left slowly.
Concubine Zang watched him leave, and then said to Zheng Sheng: "Today, it is indeed inappropriate to invite Zheng Shizi over. ”
Zheng Sheng lowered his head, he didn't know how to answer.
But in Jingzhou, he has no other friends. Only you are the best friend with whom he was born and died, and went through hardships together. ”
The concubine was serious. Zheng Sheng didn't dare to be. Zheng Sheng replied, he thought to himself: At that time, he was worried about Sima Xin's identity, worried that if something happened to him, the court and Shunyang would be unfavorable to him, so he had to step on a horse that he couldn't ride and chase after him. As a result, by mistake, he and Sima Xin formed a friendship.
"Xuan Shu is a cold person with a strong temperament, but when he does things, he is easy to go his own way and does not listen to persuasion. I hope Ke Wu can persuade him more in the future. ”
Zheng Sheng agreed again and again.
At this time, Sima Xin walked over quickly, "Mother, dinner is ready." ”
Sima Xin helped her back to the wooden house.
This was the last time Zheng Sheng saw her.
On a late autumn night, a cold wind blows. Fufeng Wu Princess Zang died in Shunyang Jugu Xiangxiaoyu. After years of illness, she finally died.
Zheng Sheng stayed in Jugu overnight to help with the cooking. After dawn, there was an endless stream of guests who came to pay their respects. Xinye Gong, who has been sick for a long time, is described as withered, wearing heavy filial piety, and it is difficult to support the situation.
After supporting the burial of Concubine Zang in the West Mountain of Jugu. He also wanted to stay in Kikuya and began a three-year mourning.
Zheng Sheng returned to his life.