Chapter 45: The Little Others Go Further
Before the last touch of sunset was hidden by the night, Xie Yi hugged his sister Xiaoman and took his sister-in-law Du Shi to the nursery under the east wall of Luoyang Palace.
In the former Sui Dynasty, this was a garden for cultivating plants and trees, and there were many houses around it, which are now cleaned out as a temporary residence for the Xie family.
Although it is within the scope of Luoyang Palace, it is not a palace, far away from the emperor's bedroom, and there are no concubines and adult princesses. Coupled with the preciousness and abnormality of the new crop, such an arrangement is an expedient measure, and it is not overstepping, nor is it suspicious.
The Xie family lives here, which is more like a small courtyard of their own family. After passing a small corner gate in the east, you can go out of the palace, cross the small bridge on the Luoshui tributary, and you can enter the huge Luoyangfang City.
The nursery is already surrounded by Praetorian Guards, and the safety is absolutely guaranteed, but it also means that a certain Cheng DΓΉshang is always under surveillance.
The Xie family, especially Xie Yi, can go through the palace gate on the east wall if they want to go out, but they must report to the Praetorian Guard, and even have someone accompany the guard.
There is no way, the man in Huaiyang County is a treasure now, and he must not afford to lose, at least before the autumn harvest of the nursery.
Along the way, Xie Yi and Xiaoman talked and laughed, separated for a few days, the little girl missed the third brother very much, and they would be very affectionate. Thinking of the deep love between Li Zhi and Jinyang's brother and sister, Xie Yi felt more and more that he should be a good brother and love his sister well.
As for the sister-in-law Du Shi, she just smiled faintly when she met, not as excited as Xiaoman, and she didn't rush into her arms.
In this regard, Xie Yi fully understands that her sister-in-law is reserved, and in full view of everyone, she naturally can't make a move out of the cabinet. It doesn't matter, you can't do it before the palace gate, and you have no scruples when you go back to your room.
Thinking of the moving appearance of his sister-in-law who was like a frightened and graceful dragon, Xie Yi's heart couldn't help but throb, and he had the urge to take his sister-in-law into his arms immediately.
However, the palace is forbidden, and I have to suppress my heart that is about to move, so must my sister-in-law too! Immediately, I thought of that night, and remembered the charm of her letting go of her reserve......
Although the full moon has become a half moon, it is still bright, and in the Luoyang Palace, a hundred flowers compete for beauty, and it is still a beautiful scenery with a good flower and a full moon.
With the intention of thinking about what is wrong, Xie Yi walked in front and led the way, and walked briskly towards the nursery's own house. Du Shi fell behind unhurriedly, and his mood was unimaginably complicated.
Some familiar buildings and scenes evoke too many memories, even if they are faint, even if they are just fleeting, and you can't help but tremble in the depths of your soul.
The past is unbearable, the present is full of sorrow, many thoughts poured into his mind, and Du Shi gave birth to a strong sense of cowardice and retreat in his heart. She even wanted to leave immediately, but he and Xiaoman were here, and she should have left but couldn't.
He and her were originally in the same footsteps, but slowly, involuntarily, the distance was widened, and the pace was chaotic.
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Eat and play to coax Xiaoman!
Throughout the evening, Xie Yi played the role of a good brother, and finally put his tired sister to sleep.
Put Xiaoman on the couch and cover the quilt.
Turning around, almost without a moment of hesitation, Xie Yi hugged his sister-in-law Du Shi tightly in his arms.
"Miss me? I miss you. Xie Yi leaned into Du Shi's ear and said a very meaty/numb sentence in a soft voice, but it was sincere.
Du's delicate body trembled, and for a moment, he almost sank into his tenderness and sweetness, but fortunately, the panic and worry in his heart were reminded in time, and then he hurriedly broke free and said: "San Lang, don't be like this!" β
"It's okay, there's no one here..."Xie Yi thought that his sister-in-law was cautious and reserved, so he didn't take it seriously.
"The palace is full of eyes and ears, don't mess around......"
Xie Yiman didn't care and said, "What are you afraid of?" I didn't do anything to disrupt the country, and no one could take care of it. β
Du Shi hurriedly said: "Net nonsense... San Lang, you are now an official and have a bright future, don't make a wrong idea, ruin your reputation and future, you and I ...... No. β
"Sister-in-law, you're thinking too much, it's okay... One is unmarried, the other is unmarried, and the two are happy, why should they be tied up by the worldly name of the Raushzi? β
Xie Yi said in a deep voice: "The Tang Dynasty is very windy, and the uncle on the grassland marries... Sister-in-law marriage is a common thing, and the emperor does it like this today, what are we afraid of? Is it only allowed that the emperor is allowed to set fires, and we are not allowed to light lamps? β
These words are targeted, and Li Shimin has not been wronged. Concubine Xiao Yang in the palace is the wife of Li Yuanji, the king of Qi, and after the change of Xuanwumen, she was occupied by Li Shimin, the second uncle, and she was still secretive in the early years. Two years ago, he gave birth to Ji Wang Li Fu, which is known to the whole world, and it is no secret.
The emperor has set an example, is it wrong for the people to follow suit?
"San Lang, don't ...... No, never. Du Shi didn't know where he got the strength, and suddenly pushed the distracted Xie Yi away.
Xie Yi couldn't help but be a little stunned and said, "Sister-in-law... We... You've already had a glass of wine, and you ...... that day."
"I was drunk and confused that day...... In the future, don't come nonsense again, and then think about it. It's night, I'm going to sleep, you go! Du's face changed faster than the sky, and he suddenly became cold and resolute.
Belch......
was rejected like this, Xie Yi couldn't help but be confused, the little goodbye in anticipation was deeper, how did it become a little farther away?
In a few days, my sister-in-law's attitude changed 180 degrees, some unexpected, some inexplicable. Why, exactly? Or is something going on? Why did my sister-in-law judge the two of them a few days before and after?
Is it really just because of the fame and reputation concerns of those Rausch sons?
It sounds like it, but it doesn't sound like it. The eyes of the sister-in-law are quite unusual, but what it is and why, Xie Yi is at a loss.
Xie Yi was very worried and unwilling, he wanted to ask clearly, but when he knocked on the door again, there was no response. Du's resoluteness was beyond imagination, which made Xie Yi more and more unwilling in his heart, and even more suspicious.
For a moment or three, I can't figure it out, so I can only observe it slowly. And then find out some news from Xiaoman, the child is sensitive, and has been with Du Shi, maybe he will notice some details that he doesn't know.
It's just that the expected full moon was disappointed again, and Xie Yi, who had to sleep alone, was depressed, and life was a bit too fucked.
slept all night in a daze, and early the next morning, Xie Yi hurriedly went to Zhenguan Palace.
The seeds of the new crop have been sent, so naturally they have to report to the emperor, so that Li Er Majesty knows in his heart.
A few well-preserved potatoes, a handful of corn kernels, and a handful of chili peppers and tomato seeds were placed on top of the imperial case, and Li Erma's eyes suddenly lit up.
Before, he still had some doubts, in case Xie Yi opened his mouth, but now that he saw the real thing, the situation was completely different.
The handful of seeds was unrecognizable, but he was sure that he had never seen the potatoes and corn in front of him. As a king who is diligent in government and loves the people and cares about the world, Li Shimin is not the kind of person who does not distinguish between grains and grains.
Looking at something that is indeed very pleasant, whether it can be eaten or not, and how it tastes, he wants to try it, but at the moment the seeds are too precious to be wasted.
"Good, good!" Li Erqi said happily: "Xie Yi, you cultivate well, and when the autumn harvest bears fruit, I will be rewarded." β
"Ministers should do their best."
"The Taishi Bureau has already seen the days, tomorrow is an auspicious day for the zodiac, it is advisable to sow seeds, and I will be there in person."
"Uh...... Be! "As for the behavior of sowing seeds and looking at the yellow calendar, Xie Yi is really powerless to complain, don't make any moths.
Li Er's Majesty changed his words and said, "By the way, that horseshoe is very good, and he is also an old immortal professor who rides a green ox?" β
"Uh, this... No! Xie Yi pondered: "After the immortal Weng instructs, the ministers will be beneficial, and they will always think more about everything and draw inferences from one another." Occasionally, there will be wonderful ideas, such as today...... Her Royal Highness the princess reminded her, and with the help of Her Royal Highness King Jin, she had an idea. β
"In any case, this thing is a credit to the community." Li Shimin nodded noncommittally, and then smiled: "This merit, do you think you will be rewarded with something now, or will you remember it first?" β
"Hehe, Your Majesty has a lot of opportunities, you don't have to bother to remember this little thing." I originally wanted to hide my merit and fame, but I couldn't hide it, since there is a reward, don't want it in vain.
Xie Yi smiled and said, "If Your Majesty really intends to reward the ministers...... The minister had a small request. β
Li Shimin frowned, nodded and said, "Let's talk about it!" β
"I heard that His Majesty's flying white body is superb, comparable to the right army in the world, I wonder if I can ask His Majesty to give his minister a painting of ink treasure?"
"Okay, what do you want to write?" Probably quite proud of his calligraphy, and even proud, Li Shimin immediately readily agreed.
Xie Yi smiled: "Thank you, just write the three words 'Qionghua Brew'!" β
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