CHAPTER XX

The weather was very nice. Kangxi Ye told me a few days in advance that he would take me to the Old Summer Palace of the fourth master.

I'm fine. You should come down.

June of the 58th year of Kangxi. Kangxi took me to the Old Summer Palace......

The Old Summer Palace at this time. When we first came. It's already very different. Of course. Compared to the world-famous Old Summer Palace. Or is it different. It's not that big yet.

The fourth master led the Nala clan to take over. Goodbye Nala. I really think she's a lot older. It's long gone from what it was ten years ago.

Now she's. It just makes me feel disgusting. How hypocritical that smile looks. I can't hide the fierceness between my eyebrows and eyes. I think it was the year 'jade' Yao that gave her a headache.

It's been a little bit of a circle. Kangxi Ye is tired. Went to rest.

I'm just walking around in this garden. Finally stopped at the lake. Sit against the willow tree on the ground.

A fresh breeze blew. It's also timid.

I'm taking a nap with my eyes closed. Then I heard a child's voice, "Who are you?"

I opened my eyes. In front of him stood a pink child. A silver-gray 'colored' robe. Round little face......

It's like little eighteen......

I steadied my mind: "I am Princess Gulun from the palace. Who are you?"

He saluted respectfully: "Hello aunt. I'm Hongli."

I took his hand: "You are Xiao Hongli. Where's your mother?"

He pursed his lips: "E-niang she...... She's resting in the house."

I remembered what they used to tell me. Because the fourth master doesn't favor Niu Hulu's family. It doesn't hurt too much either. So Niu Hulu is not too concerned about this son.

I hugged the kid distressedly: "Don't you have to study with Mr. Wu today?"

He shook his head: "Mr. Wu didn't come to the garden. Amma said that the carriage was tired. Mr. 'leg' foot inconvenience. I can't stand this bump."

I nodded, "Then how do you come out and play by yourself. What about your brother and your brother?"

"My brother is asleep in the house. My brother said I'll wait for him here."

I'm talking. Hiroshi walked over. Please say, "Auntie."

I beckoned him over, "Where are you going to take your little brother with you?"

"I'm not going anywhere. but to lead him out for a walk. I finally don't have to go to class. I want him to have fun." Hiroshi said. Looking at Hongli lovingly.

I nodded: "Hiroshi is really good."

"Why is my aunt here by herself. Isn't Huang Marfa here today?"

"It's coming. Your Imperial Marfa is also tired. The break went. I'm fine. Just sit here for a while."

"I still remember. Childhood. My aunt used to play with us. Test us homework."

I think back to that time. smiled and said, "You remember. That's nice. That today. Auntie, it's good to test your homework again."

"Okay."

I looked at Xiao Hongli: "Xiao Hongli is afraid of his aunt's exam."

"Don't be afraid." He raised his little face. Said to me with a smile.

That's all. Start getting them to memorize poems. Memorize some articles. To Hiroshi. I'll also ask for specific insights. Hongli is also a little insightful. Really talented. I can't help but rejoice.

The two children suddenly stopped. Stand respectfully. I guess probably what's going on. Smile and look back. I saw the fourth master standing under the tree with the light on his back. Although it is the usual cold face of the children. But look into our eyes. But it is extraordinarily gentle.

I shook my head. Stretched out his hand at him: "Fourth brother~"

The fourth master took my hand and sat down: "You are coaxing the children again."

"Fourth brother won't blame me for taking two children."

The fourth master shook his head: "How could it be." Handed over' to you. I'm more relieved than 'handing' it over to anyone."

I put my arm around Hongli: "You didn't tell me. Hongli looks so cute."

He heard my voice: "You haven't seen him. I'm afraid it's going to make you sad."

Hongli tilted his head and asked, "Why is my aunt sad?"

Hiroshi walked over.' Touching'' Hongli's head: "You. looks very similar to Brother Hongyun. There is also a part. Looks like Uncle Eighteen. Auntie. I love Uncle Eighteen and Brother Hongyun the most."

Hongli is still young in the end. Tilting his head, he asked, "Does that aunt hurt me too?"

There was a sparkle of anticipation in those eyes. It's exactly the same as Little Eighteen. I burst into tears. smiled and said, "Yes. Auntie is going to hurt very much."

Hongli pouted. Pitifully asked me, "Why is my aunt crying?" His 'fleshy' little hands clumsily wiped my tears. I smiled and shook my head: "Auntie is happy. Hongli is so smart. So well-behaved. Aunt is happy."

Hongli put his arm around my neck: "I like my aunt the most."

The fourth master said on the side: "All the children like you."

Hongli heard the voice of the fourth master. I was stunned for a moment. Run away from my arms. Stand tall and say, "Amma. I'm sorry. I shouldn't be unruly."

I see him like this. patted the fourth master: "How do you usually manage children. Look at you scaring the kids."

I greeted Hiroshi over. Hugging Hongli and saying, "It's okay. Unafraid. Close to my aunt. Amma won't say anything. It's just that. A little. Hongli. Go back and don't tell your mother that you like your aunt. Okay?"

Hongli was puzzled: "Why."

"Because ah. You're still your mother's son. You want to. If you tell your aunt that you like it the most. How sad you are."

Hongli nodded as if he didn't understand. It's kind of a promise.

Hiroshi took him by the hand and said, "Come. Hongli. Let's go over there and have some fun. Let Amma talk to her aunt for a while."

Hongli happily ran away with Hongshi. I shouted uncomfortably, "Be careful."

"Got it."

Watch the kids leave. I gently leaned on the fourth master's shoulder: "It's really like ......"

The fourth master hugged me. Whispered, "It's very similar indeed. And the older it gets, the more it resembles. When I was a child, I didn't feel it. It's been like eighteen years in the past two years."

I had an idea in my head. I asked the fourth master in a low voice: "Fourth brother. The children are riding 'shooting' who is teaching."

"One of my subordinates. It's appropriate."

I bit my 'lip': "Fourth brother. Can I personally teach Hongli's riding 'shooting' in the martial arts field in the palace?"

"How did you suddenly think of this." The fourth master asked. I thought about it. I'm really a little reckless. I'm a 'girl' after all. It can't be better taught than those real soldiers.

I shook my head: "Forget it. I'm talking nonsense."

The fourth master sighed. He put his arm around me and said, "I know what you're thinking. So be it. It's good to have them come to you for a class every few days. You always have something different to teach them. Horseback riding, too.' Shoot arrows or not. Or just teach arithmetic, drawing, or music, or whatever."

I nodded: "Thank you. The fourth brother ...... "I'm just . I just want to get closer to the kids. The fourth master understands my thoughts. Also tried their best to give me the maximum permissions.

The wind blows gently. I took a deep breath: "This winter. It won't be too cold......"

Not a few days. Kangxi Ye made an order. The Fourteenth Master will lead the troops to the battle.

I feel sad in my heart. I don't want him to go to such a dangerous place. The fourth master is not at ease. But they can't resist the decree.

The night before parting. I asked the fourteenth master to have dinner in my house.

I couldn't help but blame him: "Why do you want to go...... Huang Ama will definitely not give up your ......"

The fourteenth master held the wine glass and smiled: "Hey~ What good do I have here. Starlings, they think about how to use me every day. Sick of it. Stay away and be clean. You won't come back in Zunhua. And that's not because of that."

I glared at him, "Anyway, I didn't run to the battlefield like you."

The Fourteenth Master smiled helplessly: "I'll go to the battlefield. There are many benefits. We're full. At first, it was immediately won over the world. Military merit is important in positions of power. I went to the battlefield. Starling, they will think that this is the opposition of Huang Ama I like it. But I'm young after all. So I want to make meritorious service. In the future, it will also be more justified. But now the court is different. I'm gone. The fourth brother has a lot of things to do to let go of his hands and feet."

I muttered, "Fight for the Prince. What's so good about that broken chair. It's cold in the heights. Lonely, lonely and hard. It's crazy......"

"Who knows. Maybe he's been crazy all along......" he tilted his head and drank from his glass. He sighed, "Good wine."

I poured him full: "This is my own brew. Maple leaves in the yard. There are also begonia fruits in the small courtyard of the Qianqing Palace. Brewed with rain and snow water. Laid it for several years. I didn't want to drink it. Now I'll put it into practice for you."

The Fourteenth Master laughed loudly: "Okay. Then I'll have some more drinks."

"Drink it. I'll be with you."

Let's talk and laugh. Talk about the things we did when we first met. I couldn't help but laugh out loud. I blamed him: "You said you. . . Why do you hold a grudge against me like that? Big man. It's really careful."

The Fourteenth Master raised his eyebrows: "Which little girl is as scheming as you. But you're a different one. Ordinary people. Don't say 'female'. Even if a man becomes like you, he will complain. You're good. Silent. You can bear it."

I spat on him, "Phew. Why do you think . I'm thin-skinned. I'm sorry to complain. Again. If I complain. The Emperor will give you good fruit to eat."

"Do I have to thank you?"

"So what do you think? I can't thank you for this kindness for so many years. You're the one who should be most embarrassed."

The Fourteenth Master really stood up respectfully. Hold my cup and salute me: "Princess. Over the years. Thank you very much."

I took the glass: "Hmm. Count you as acquaintances. I'll give you another drink."

"Thank you, princess."

The two of us laughed presumptuously. After laughing. But they are all lonely.

The Fourteenth Master holds a cup. Say to me, "'Jade' ice. Sing me another song."

I was stunned for a moment. Nodding: "Okay."

O warriors who have gone out on the march. What song should I sing you?

I don't know why. I suddenly sang "Farewell My Concubine......

"I stood in the gale

I can't 'swing' my heartache

Look at the sky and the clouds move in all directions

With the sword in hand, ask who is the hero in the world

I stood in the gale

I can't 'swing' my heartache

Look at the sky and the clouds move in all directions

With the sword in hand, ask who is the hero in the world

There are a hundred charms in the world

I love you alone

When sad parting, there is no one on the road differently

How many years of love were buried in a hurry

You are the most important in my heart

Joys and sorrows are shared in life and death

You use tenderness to the bone

Change my pride

You are the most important in my heart

My tears rushed to the sky

and the afterlife shall be crowned with glory

Return to the sun"

Sing a song. The fourteenth master applauded. Then he said, "Farewell concubine. I'm going out tomorrow. You can sing something festive. Farewell My Concubine, the Overlord, is so unlucky."

I thought about it. Also. sang another song "'Jing' Loyal to the Country".

Singing the end. The fourteenth master picked up the wine jug and poured it into his mouth. Drink a pot of wine. He smiled, "That's good." Jade's ice. I'll be leaving tomorrow. When I was away. You and the fourth brother are on good terms."

"Don't worry. The sword has no eyes on the battlefield. You have to be careful. The fourth brother was also worried. Just this time. Even if you come to meet with me, I'm afraid it won't be good."

The Fourteenth Master sighed: "One day. I can meet the two brothers in the open."

Oh, yes. Someday......