One day in June, Xiao Meng gave birth. The time the child was born happened to be in the evening, and the remnant sun was like blood, and it looked very terrible. When the news reached the annex, it was already the next morning.

"Niangniang, Xiao Meng is born, he is a prince", Shen Yu reported softly, and raised his head, carefully observing Meng Yidi's face. I saw that she looked as usual, and there was nothing unusual.

"I know", in fact, when Xiao Shuo didn't appear at the door of the room on time yesterday, she already had a prediction in her heart. In the past few days, the people in the courtyard have been serving carefully, lest they be inconsiderate, as if they were afraid that she would be angry with them.

She lowered her head with a wry smile, only to feel more lonely than ever, "I'll write a letter later, and you can send it to Meng Dalangjun for me." ”

"Yes", Shen Yu bowed slightly, "Niangniang, since Xiao Meng's family has been born, is the slave here going to take care of your luggage?" ”

"Probably", these things, she didn't care about anymore.

Shen Yu looked at Meng Yidi's absent-minded appearance, and originally wanted to open his mouth to persuade a few words, but when the words came to his mouth, he finally swallowed it and silently withdrew from the room.

"Why didn't you say it just now", she just closed the door, and turned her head to see Zhu'er's expressionless face, "I always think that when you were inside just now, you wanted to say something to Niangniang." ”

Shen Yu was stunned for a moment when she heard this, and then shook her head, she and Zhu'er walked side by side on the corridor, and they were no longer so unfamiliar with each other, "With Niangniang's current appearance, no matter what I say, it will be useless." ”

"Then I can't help but say it", Zhu'er looked at her stubbornly, "Niangniang has always listened to you, if you persuade her, maybe she will listen to it somewhat." ”

"This time and that time", Shen Yu and Zhu'er stopped together. She turned to look at Zhu'er, "A wife and a crown princess should have different ideas. Once upon a time, Niangniang wanted to be the wife of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Now, she just wants to be a crown princess. ”

Zhu'er looked at her as if she didn't understand, and she couldn't answer a sentence for a while. After a short silence, she no longer looked at Shen Yu, but turned her head to look at the blue sky outside the corridor, "Now that Xiao Meng has given birth, Niangniang's due date is close at hand." In a few days, the queen will definitely urge the mother to go back. ”

Shen Yu stared at the few white clouds moving with the wind in the sky, listened silently, and did not answer. She had hidden worries, but she didn't plan to share them with Zhu'er.

……

Meng Yihan leaned on the soft pillow and ate the soup and water that Hongyu fed her one bite after another. Halfway through eating, she frowned slightly and waved her hand. Hongyu immediately understood and put the soup bowl aside, "Madame, what else do you want to eat?" ”

The bowl of soup she drank just now was just for her body, and it couldn't fight her hunger. Meng Yihan shook his head, looking a little tired, and it seemed that he hadn't recovered yet, "No need, I don't really want to eat." The half bowl of soup just now was enough. Has His Royal Highness the Crown Prince been here today? ”

Hongyu knelt in front of the bed, and while serving carefully, she replied, "I've been here." Seeing that you were still asleep, I went to see the little prince before leaving. ”

Meng Yihan lowered his eyes, didn't say anything for a long time, and didn't know what he was thinking. After a while, she said softly again: "The name of the emperor has not been chosen yet." If he comes tomorrow, you will wake me up. ”

"Yes," Hongyu didn't know what she was thinking, and didn't dare to ask more, "Madam, Madam Kong also came to visit today...... Listening to Mama Kong's meaning, Madame will be promoted soon. ”

"Oh, I see," Meng Yihan replied slowly, his absent-minded attitude was not what Hongyu expected. Hongyu lowered her head and pursed her lips, only to feel that her master was becoming more and more incomprehensible.

Actually, it's not that Meng Yihan doesn't care about this, but that she doesn't pay attention to the small favors given by Zhu Liangxin at all. To put it mildly, it's a promotion, but at most it's just a side concubine. If it were someone else, he would probably be grateful to Dade, but Meng Yihan didn't care at all.

She wants more than that. Because of this topic, Meng Yihan naturally thought of Meng Yidi, who was in the other courtyard, "When will my sister come back?" Does Your Highness have anything to say? ”

"Nope. Mama Kong's mouth was also very tight, and the slave and maid inquired a few times, but found nothing. ”

"Heh," Meng Yihan felt inexplicably funny, she moved slowly, and leaned on the soft pillow in a different position, "Then there is no need to ask." We will know sooner or later when she will come back. ”

"Yes," Ruby replied dryly. Since then, the conversation between the master and servant has come to an end.

……

The days passed in a flash, and more than a month later, Meng Yidi returned to the inner city with Shen Yu and Zhu'er. This time the itinerary was arranged very secretly, even if Shen Yu was waiting by Meng Yidi's side, Ah Jin only found out about this matter a few days later.

"You mean, Xiao Shuo took Meng Yidi back to the East Palace?" Ah Jin was about to settle down, and after listening to the report of the first meeting, he was a little surprised, "He has solved all his troubles?" ”

"No," Chujian said this, smiling slightly, "Shouldn't Senior Sister know more about this matter than me?" The days when Song Dalangjun thought about it on the wall had also passed, and the sage let him return to the court again. Originally, the crown prince only needed to deal with one King Run, and this time, he had to deal with another Jinke champion, and the situation would only be worse, not better. ”

"Then what does it mean for him to take Meng Yidi back at this juncture? Is it because you don't feel comfortable with her? Ah Jin was puzzled. If it is really what she thinks, it means that Xiao Shuo's doubts about Meng Yidi have not been dispelled, not to mention his attitude towards Song Wenyu. Ah Jin frowned, pondered for a while, but still couldn't figure out the reason, "I don't understand." Meng Yidi is still more than a month away from giving birth, and going back at this time will not expose her to danger. ”

"Senior sister," Chu Jian glanced at Ah Jin helplessly, "The woman in the deep palace, who hasn't come step by step like this?" In the eyes of those people, these concerns of yours are not a problem at all. Moreover, as you said, Meng Yidi is about to give birth in more than a month, how can there be a reason for the heir of the emperor to be born outside the palace throughout the ages? ”

Ah Jin listened to the analysis of the first meeting, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional. She suddenly put the chess piece down and stood up. Chu Jian raised his head and looked at Ah Jin, and asked with some doubts, "Senior sister, where are you going?" ”

"Go back to the Song Mansion," Ah Jin had already walked out of the room when Ah Jin said these three words. Hatsumi stood in the room and looked at her distant back, then looked back at the half-crippled chess game, shook his head helplessly, and put the chess pieces in his hand aside.

Ah Jin hurried home, just in time to see Song Wenyu sitting in the room in a daze with a solemn expression. Ah Jin stood outside the door, looking at his appearance, and already had some guesses in his heart.

She lifted her skirt and crossed the threshold, deliberately making some movement, and Song Wenyu came back to her senses and looked at Ah Jin, "Are you back?" ”

"Well," Ah Jin replied, sitting across from him and glancing at him, "did you just come back?" Why didn't you take off your court clothes? ”

"I ......" Song Wenyu glanced at himself, shook his head and said, "No." ”

Song Wenyu's calm attitude made Ah Jin's heart feel a little more comfortable, and his voice unconsciously softened when he spoke, "What's the matter?" As soon as I came back, I saw you sitting there in a daze, but something happened in the court. ”

Song Wenyu turned his head sideways and stared at Ah Jin for a long time, he opened his mouth, but after all, he still didn't say the real reason, "It's nothing." I'm thinking about the prince. ”

"Oh," Ah Jin's eyes darkened when he heard this, but he didn't hold on. She stood up and walked to the door, beckoned Ah Zhen to come in and gave a few words, then turned her head to look at Song Wenyu and said, "You came back so early, you shouldn't have had lunch yet." ”

"No," Song Wenyu wanted to say that he didn't have much appetite, but when he looked up and saw Ah Jin's clear eyes, he swallowed back the sentence, "You can arrange it, what you eat, you don't have to prepare anything." ”

"Well, if you're free today. After dinner, let's go to the Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing to take a look, since my father-in-law transferred those Zhuangzi to my name, you haven't specifically seen it. ”

Song Wenyu was stunned for a moment, not knowing why Ah Jin brought up this matter, he nodded and did not refuse. The atmosphere between them seemed to return to the usual peace at that moment. It's just that Ah Jin and Song Wenyu know each other that since Song Wenyu's choice to fight Song Wenyu has not been told the truth, some things have changed.

Because he was going to Zhuangzi, Ah Jin was not idle before lunch. Just below, the suburbs of Beijing will still be a little cold at night. Song Wenyu sat on the side, watching Ah Jin busy and busy, and suddenly there was a feeling that the two of them were going out.

"You don't have to be so prepared. I was going to come back that night," Seeing that Ah Jin was busy like a spinning top, Song Wenyu couldn't help but put down the book in his hand and pulled Ah Jin's sleeve, "You sit down and rest." ”

Hearing this, Ah Jin sat down obediently, with a bright smile on his face all the time, "It's because I'm coming back at night that I have to make more preparations." The night is cold, and there is a lot of time in the carriage on the way back and forth, so you always have to prepare something to pass the time. ”

Song Wenyu glanced at the food box she put on the table, answered softly, and reached out to tuck the broken hair between her forehead, "Father gave you a total of four Zhuangzi." Do you want to see them all today? ”

"No, let's just go to the Zhuangzi that produces bayberry. Now is the season of bayberry, and you can come back with some fresh fruits. ”

Song Wenyu was stunned for a moment, a little crying and laughing. It seems that his feeling just now is not wrong, Ah Jin is clearly rushing to go to the green. Thinking of this, Song Wenyu was a little moved. He glanced at Ah Jin deeply, feeling a little guilty in his heart, "You know everything?" I was in a daze just now, and it wasn't for the prince's business. ”

Ah Jin tilted his head and asked knowingly, "You are not for the prince, who is it for?" ”

Song Wenyu's face turned a little red when she asked, he sighed and hugged Ah Jin into his arms, "It's not for anyone, it's just a little uneasy." ”

Ah Jin smothered his face in his arms and did not say anything. Her breath sprayed on his chest through the placket of his clothes, gentle as a feather, but also as hot as fire. Song Wenyu hugged her silently, not knowing how to explain the uneasiness in his heart, and was thinking about how to describe it, Ah Jin suddenly sat up straight, "You are worried about Meng Yidi." ”

Song Wenyu pursed his lips and acquiesced.

"What are you worried about her? She is the crown princess, and she is about to give birth in more than a month, and it is understandable to return to the palace to give birth at this time," Ah Jin said to Song Wenyu again with a blank face what she had said to her when she first met today. seems to be persuading Song Wenyu, and more like convincing herself.

"I don't know what I'm worried about. I just feel that the previous thing is not over yet," Song Wenyu looked at her, and Ah Jin only saw a deep sense of powerlessness in his eyes. He knew who was making the waves, but he couldn't help her. Thinking that Meng Yidi would get along with the initiator day and night after returning to the palace, Song Wenyu's heart rose.

"It's not over yet, it's for sure," Ah Jin didn't open his eyes and talk nonsense in order to comfort him, Song Wenyu looked at her in a daze, only felt that she was too straightforward, and there was no intention of consolation, "That's her single-plank bridge." And you just need to go your own way, which is the greatest help to her, and you should know this very well. ”

After Ah Jin finished speaking, he stood up and continued to prepare for the afternoon's trip. Song Wenyu sat there, repeatedly recalling what Ah Jin had just said, and suddenly felt a little relieved in his heart.

Before leaving, after the two of them got into the carriage hand in hand and sat down, Song Wenyu didn't mean to let go of Ah Jin's hand, "Ah Jin, you woke up the dreamer with a word, I was confused." I hope the lady won't be angry with me, a fool. ”

When Ah Jin heard this, he glanced at him, but he didn't withdraw his hand, "I wasn't angry with you from the beginning, but I felt uncomfortable in my heart, how could I have ever seen you look so depressed." I can't help but wonder if I were in distress one day, you would be so worried and worried. ”

"Nonsense!" Song Wenyu frowned, just hearing her say this, he was already feeling uncomfortable, "You won't be in danger, never." ”

Ah Jin looked at him with a worried look on his face, and couldn't help but smile and bend his eyebrows. He fell on his lap and whispered, "You see, I'm so coaxed." Seeing that you genuinely care about me, I don't care about anything. You're right, I'm not going to be in danger. ”

"Hmm," Song Wenyu replied in a low voice, gently stroking Ah Jin's bun.

Just as the two of them left for the outskirts of Beijing, Xiao Zhan was sitting alone in the Runwang Mansion, looking at the letter that the spy had just delivered, silent.

Feiyun stood by and watched over him, silent with him. It wasn't until Xiao Zhan started burning the letter that he said, "Don't you tell Song Wenyu about this." ”

"He'll know sooner or later," Xiao Zhan looked at the flame thoughtfully, his eyes cold and cold, "now tell him what he can do." ”

Feiyun lowered his eyes, and all questions would be asked straightforwardly, never hidden in his heart, "The prince did this, but it was for Miss Ah Jin." ”

At the mention of Ah Jin, Xiao Zhan's eyes became even colder. He was silent for a long time, only waiting for the flame to be extinguished, leaving only a pile of ashes, and then slowly said: "At this time, Song Wenyu should no longer be involved with Meng Yidi. I know very well that with his temperament, if he knew about this matter, he would definitely rack his brains to protect Meng Yidi. But sometimes, the more he wants to preserve, the more he can't save anything, including himself. ”

"That Meng Yihan is really willing," Feiyun sighed, "Song Dalangjun is really innocent when he is involved." ”

Don't think about it, it has something to do with the blood of the emperor's heir, even if this matter is made clear in the future, Song Wenyu's career will be affected.

"Woman. It is the creation of men, and it is also the number of lives of men. Wen Yu should have this catastrophe in his fate, and he can't escape from it. I just hope that he will be able to face it calmly. Don't reveal a single word about this matter, just let him and Ah Jin have a peaceful birthday in a few days. ”

"Yes."

Feiyun leaned over slightly and saluted Xiao Zhan.

According to Xiao Zhan's estimate, no matter how this matter is said, it will not be known until ten days and half a month later. But Song Wenyu found out five days after the incident. On that day, Ah Jin was packing fresh bayberry brought back from Zhuangzi in the east wing, Song Wenyu was sitting on the side and busy with official business, and the two chatted a few words from time to time, and the days were not pleasant.

Huairen hurriedly rushed in, breaking the calm. Ah Jin and Song Wenyu turned their heads to look at Huairen, and saw that he was running with sweat on his head, Song Wenyu frowned, "What's the matter, panic." ”

"Young Master," Huairen stopped talking, and only after taking a deep breath did he say, "It's Meng Da Langjun who is visiting." ”

"How?" Since the Song and Meng families were estranged, Meng Yiwei rarely visited. In addition, in recent days, he and Xiao Zhan have joined forces to suppress the crown prince, and Meng Yiwei is even more inconvenient. Song Wenyu couldn't understand what day it was, but he just subconsciously felt that something terrible had happened. Even so, he still didn't lose his manners, and only said: "Let Meng Da Langjun stay in the side hall for a while, and I'll go over immediately." ”

Huairen received the order and hurriedly ran away again. Ah Jin looked thoughtfully at the back of him leaving, only to feel that he had something to say but did not say clearly, but he did not delve into it. She wrapped the basket of bayberry that had just been packed in her hand and put it in Song Wenyu's hand, "I'm still thinking about whether to give it to that Meng Dalangjun, if so, how to give it." Now that he's already here, give him this bag of bayberry. ”

"Yes," Song Wenyu took the fruit basket, only feeling heavy, he raised his head and looked at Ah Jin deeply, "Ah Jin, I'll go back as soon as I go, I won't delay too long." ”

"Hmm," Ah Jin smiled, and after watching him leave, he began to slowly divide the bayberry again.

Song Wenyu took the bayberry to the side hall, and as soon as he entered the door, he was stunned. In my impression, Meng Yiwei always had a smile on his face, but now he sat there expressionlessly, like a statue. Hearing footsteps at the door, he turned his head to look at Song Wenyu.

Song Wenyu was a little overwhelmed by his condensed eyes, and when he saw that the other party didn't speak, and he didn't mean to stand up to greet him, he didn't care, but said, "Yiwei, why are you here today?" ”

After that, he put the bayberry on the side of the small table first, and then turned to face Meng Yiwei, the other party spoke, "Have you heard anything terrible in the past few days?" About the palace. ”

Song Wenyu stared straight at him, as if he wanted to see something in his eyes. But there was nothing but a storm that could swallow others. So he shook his head and said, "I don't know. Did something happen? ”

Meng Yiwei's gaze moved away from him, and it happened to be on the fruit basket that was wrapped just right, and the smell of fruit wafting out of nothingness made him feel even more ironic.

"Heh," Meng Yiwei sneered, "You live like a fairy couple with the daughter of the Shen family, but Ah Di is ...... because of you But because your life hangs by a thread! ”

"What did you say?" Song Wenyu's pupils shrank suddenly, and he unconsciously stepped forward, "You make it clear, what's going on?" ”

"Let me ask you, a few months ago, on the day Wen Yuan got married, your old lady suddenly fell seriously ill, who treated her?"

Song Wenyu chuckled in his heart, but his face was not shocked, he stared at Meng Yiwei and was just silent. Seeing that he didn't answer, Meng Yiwei sneered even more obviously, "Even if you keep silent, the queen already knows that it was Shen Yu who was waiting by Ah Di's side to come to the rescue." But on the day Wen Yuan got married, Ah Di only brought Shen Yu to watch the ceremony. Let me ask you, how did you ask her to let Shen Yu go to the doctor? Have you two been alone and in the same room? ”

"Yiwei, I ......" Song Wenyu was speechless, and just wanted to explain, but he only felt that his eyes were dark. In the next second, he had been beaten by Meng Yiwei and knocked over the fruit basket on the table.

One by one, the plump and red bayberry rolled out and landed at the feet of the two, and the red juice soaked the ground, like fresh blood.

Huairen heard the noise inside, and hurriedly rushed into the door, and saw Song Wenyu sitting on the ground, while Meng Yiwei stood there with his fists clenched. The bayberry was scattered all over the place, and it was impossible to tell whether the stains were the juice of the bayberry or the blood of Song Wenyu.

"Meng Dalangjun, if you have something to say, don't do it," Huairen wanted to step forward, but was stopped by Song Wenyu raising his hand.

I saw Song Wenyu stand up from the ground and stare at Meng Yiwei intently, "What happened to Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess." ”

"Queen, I heard a slander from somewhere, that child in her womb...... Suspicious bloodline. But on the day she came to your house, the two of you did live in the same room again, who can tell! How can you say it clearly! ”

Song Wenyu was stunned when he heard this, his thoughts turned back and forth, and his eyes suddenly became even darker, "I already know about this matter." The relationship between me and the crown princess is innocent and uncompromising. ”

Meng Yiwei gritted his teeth and looked at him, and suddenly said in a choked voice: "How come I don't know...... The two of you are innocent, and you have nothing to do with it. However, this matter is not clear! I can't tell! Song Wenyu, if something happens to her, it's all your fault! ”

With that, Meng Yiwei brushed his sleeves and left. Pity those bayberries, they were trampled apart by him. Song Wenyu lowered his head and looked at the mess, and after a while, he walked to the door of the room. Huairen followed on the side, looking at Song Wenyu's appearance, he was still uneasy, and couldn't help but mention: "Da Langjun, you still have a wound on your face......"

Song Wenyu paused, stood for a long time, and then moved forward again, "Let's not go back to the East Wing tonight, let's go back to the study and sleep peacefully." ”

"Yes," Huairen replied softly, and followed Song Wenyu in the direction of his premarital study.