Chapter 37: It's hard to give up on yourself
"Congratulations to my sister, I am sleeping with the prince, and I have won the prince's heart, and the palace is finally normal." The two walked around the pond and came to the pavilion, Jiang Xueke stopped and turned around slowly, looking lonely.
Su Liruo was indifferent, his eyes were silent, and he was silent.
Jiang Xueke showed a wry smile: "My sister doesn't need to be so cautious about me, since we live under the same roof, we are naturally a family." ”
"My sister is so smart, I must know that my sister's status is humble, but she is just a speck of dust in the vast sea of people, why is there any joy?" Su Liruo straightened her back, raised her chin, and a stubbornness arose from the bottom of her heart. She really hates the jealousy between the concubines who are facing this and disturbing each other. Even if the obsession of a lifetime and a couple is shattered by the cruel facts. Then, she must also retain the arrogance in her bones, neither humble nor arrogant to maintain the last bit of backbone.
Jiang Xueke looked at Su Liruo, who was overwhelmed by the face in front of her, but vaguely arrogant, and her heart was shocked, what kind of special woman is this, she is so arrogant? What surprised her even more was that her eyes seemed to be full of disdain.
"Sister thinks the prince is such a person?" Jiang Xueke squinted her eyes, "Since the prince favors his sister, he naturally doesn't care about his sister's identity." ”
Su Liruo was silent for a moment, turned around silently, stepped out of the pavilion, and went straight to the pond.
Jiang Xueke was greatly surprised, so he gradually followed out.
The cold wind gusted, the flowing cloak, the long hair was raised, and the back was so lonely, Su Liruo walked around the edge of the pond, her steps were light, like a flying butterfly.
Jiang Xueke frowned, she really couldn't figure out what she was going to do? I had to hurry to keep up.
When she got close, Su Liruo suddenly looked back and smiled brightly, that smile was so poignant, Jiang Xueke's heart was shocked.
While she was stunned, Su Liruo reached out to hold the vertical catkins by the pond, jumped lightly, rippling and flying.
Jiang Xueke was stunned, her eyes widened, her lips opened slightly, looking at the withered willow branches, her heart hanging out of her throat.
Su Liruo seemed to know her thoughts, wrapped around the catkins, spun around a few times, and swung towards the other side of the pond as light as a swallow.
"Ahh Jiang Xueke couldn't help screaming anymore, her scream attracted the attention of Xiao Wei and them, and they all rushed towards the pond.
When they arrived, they were stunned by what they saw: a graceful figure swept across the pond like a dragonfly, fluttering across the willow trees on the opposite bank. Wrapping one hand around the willow branch on the opposite bank, and loosening the willow branch with the other, he slowly slid down, landed steadily, and stood by the pond, indifferently facing their stunned looks.
Her cold face made Jiang Xueke retreat in a panic, and accidentally fell to the ground, Xiangmei and Zhuju hurriedly leaned over to help her: "Master, are you okay?" ”
Cui'er couldn't care about Jiang Xueke, and pulled Xiao Wei's shirt and hurriedly said, "Go and see the girl, this... What's going on? ”
Xiao Wei was also confused, she didn't understand why Su Liruo was flying by the pond? Although she knows that Su Liruo's dancing skills are already superb, she never shows her dancing posture in front of people easily, what is going on today?
Xiao Wei followed Cui'er's pull, went around to the opposite side of the pond, and came to Su Liruo's side under the quiet willow tree: "Sister..."
Su Liruo retracted his gaze and said calmly: "Let's go!" Back to the attic. ”
On the other side, Jiang Xueke had been supported by Xiangmei and Zhuju to chase back to the cloud building, she covered her palpitating heart, and muttered to herself: "It's terrible, she can fly?" No wonder... No wonder the prince is obsessed with her, she is really not an ordinary woman..."
Xiangmei kept stroking her back, and also said in shock: "Miss can't get close to her in the future, it's too dangerous!" ”
Zhu Ju poured a cup of tea and gave it to Jiang Xueke: "Master, go and be surprised." ”
Jiang Xueke grabbed her hand and said in a panic: "Go, go and inquire, why did she fly?" Aren't you familiar with Cui'er who waits for her? Go quickly..."
"This..."Zhu Ju hesitated, but had to respond: "Yes." ”
"No need to go!" There was a deep voice at the door.
Yan Niang came in with a cold face.
Jiang Xueke hurriedly stood up, lowered her head and said softly: "Yan Niang! ”
"Has the master forgotten the rules set by the prince? Concubines are not allowed to come and go with each other. Yan Niang's face was gloomy and she asked sharply.
Jiang Xueke's body stiffened, slowly raised his head, met Yan Niang's gloomy gaze, and sneered: "The prince has set the rules? How did the prince ever abide by the rules of etiquette? It is rumored that the prince has a habit of breaking sleeves, but who knows that the prince pampered a concubine from a foreign country, where did he put the face of my side concubine? ”
"Bold!" Yan Niang snorted: "How can the prince's words and deeds be wantonly evaluated?" ”
Jiang Xueke bit her lip unwillingly, and finally lowered her head again in fear of Yanniang's majesty.
Yan Niang stared at Jiang Xueke coldly, and said gloomily for a long time: "The master can play with me, the rules to be followed, as for when the prince will favor the cloud chasing building, the old slave has his own arrangements." After that, he turned around and left, and when he came to the door, he said coldly: "If the master insists on going his own way, he will not be able to play more than he loses." ”
When Yanniang's footsteps were far away, Jiang Xueke angrily grabbed the teacup and threw it on the ground.
It is said that Feng Xuanyu left the palace in a hurry, rode out of the long street of the imperial capital, and came to the foot of a remote and desolate mountain.
"Owner!" Zhi Jian came out from the edge of the hill.
"Say!" Feng Xuanyu jumped off his horse.
"Guan Wu has been using carrier pigeons to communicate with his subordinates, but there has been no news recently." Zhi Jian is in his thirties, with a thick body, eyes like torches, and a loud voice.
"Oh!" Feng Xuanyu frowned, "There was news from the restaurant that day?" ”
"Yes."
"It seems that Taiwei Jiang is indeed cautious, but I was negligent!" Feng Xuanyu glanced at Zhi Jian: "Leave this matter to me, you can't act without permission, after all, you are not familiar with the situation in the Moon Kingdom." ”
"Yes." Zhi Jian has been in the Moon Country for more than a month, and he has been hiding in the secret sentinel point, if it weren't for the loss of Guan Wu's news, he wouldn't have shown up.
The two paced side by side, looking at the faint imperial capital gate, standing majestically and majesticly.
Winter night, cold wind and bleak.
Taiwei Mansion.
A dark shadow swept across the roof, falling up in the air, falling back a few times, leaning over the beams of the roof of the master bedroom.
In the bedroom, a pale-faced, cool and cold man sat cross-legged on a cushion in the middle of the room.
This person is none other than Captain Jiang, an important minister of the court!
His gray hair was gray, the top of his hair was full of smoke, his eyebrows were tightly closed, and in an instant, a thin layer of ice formed on his face and the ends of his hair, gradually enveloping his entire body.
Feng Xuanyu on the beam of the house immediately felt the cold air, and he squinted: Could it be that this is the legendary Yang Shrinking Evil Skill!
At this time, Jiang Taiwei was surrounded by layers of ice, like a ball, although the brightness was clear, he had entered a state of hibernation.
Feng Xuanyu looked around the room with cold eyes, and found that there were many hidden organs, and if he was not careful, he would touch the mechanism, and it would become a honeycomb.
What happened to Guan Wu in my heart? Seeing that Captain Jiang couldn't play the ice hockey for a while, Feng Xuanyu quickly left the bedroom beam.
In order to consolidate and strengthen the training camp, the military support of the Taiwei Mansion was slightly weak, except for some guards who patrolled on time, there were no other patrols. However, a foot away from the door of the captain's room, there was a team of guards wearing swords waiting for them.
Feng Xuanyu searched for it, and finally saw Guan Wu being imprisoned in the dungeon at the back of the house, close to the wall.
In the dim light, it was faintly visible that there was no one else in the dungeon, only Guan Wu, not even a guard.
Feng Xuanyu flashed to the cell door, knocked lightly, Guan Wuzheng leaned against the wall and closed his eyes, heard the sound, opened his eyes and was surprised to find the person at the door.
"Lord Wang?" He stepped forward, a little panicked: "Why are you here?" ”
"What's going on? Zhijian is worried about you! Feng Xuanyu said in a deep voice.
Guan Wu smiled bitterly: "Thank you, Lord Wang, senior brother is concerned, in fact, it's nothing!" A few nights ago, his subordinates were on patrol and deliberately approached, triggering the activation of the mechanism at the door of the captain's bedroom. In this way, it seems that Jiang Taiwei is quite vigilant, and he has set up heavy settings step by step. However, please rest assured that his subordinates did not reveal their identities, and Taiwei Jiang still trusted his subordinates very much, but only punished them slightly. ”
Feng Xuanyu looked around the dungeon and nodded: "Be careful in everything in the future, don't startle the snake!" ”
"Yes, subordinates remember!" Guan Wu was a little flattered, and suddenly remembered something, and said, "Has the prince ever gone to the captain's room?" Are you sure that he cultivates evil skills? ”
At this moment, a scolding voice came from outside: "Damn, what are you doing?" Isn't it just a careless mistake? I don't have to close the dungeon..."
Guan Wu raised his head and heard the footsteps approaching, and when he looked at it, Feng Xuanyu was gone! He snorted: What about people?
"Guan Wu, you kid is at ease here, causing the brothers to carry the black cauldron." As he spoke, a man in a strong guard came in.
Guan Wu couldn't say hello with some tears and laughter, but his eyes glanced around, wondering, why did the prince disappear without a trace in an instant?
"Let's go! Are you still addicted? Reluctant to go? The man opened the cell door and shouted at Guan Wu.
After the two left, Feng Xuanyu jumped down from the top of the prison, looked at their backs in the distance, frowned and pondered: Since Taiwei Jiang has befriended the heroes of the rivers and lakes, he should be a chivalrous person, but why does he support the army and the government and cling to the authority? Moreover, he is suspicious and cautious, and he takes every step of the way, but when it comes to handling military affairs, he is benevolent and tolerant of his subordinates.
Also, with his status and power, what kind of woman does he want to reproduce for him? But why do you have no children so far, only your only daughter Jiang Xueke? It is impossible for him to remember his deceased wife and not pass on his descendants. What exactly is the reason for that?
Thinking of this, Feng Xuanyu thought of another question, since Jiang Taiwei supported King Heng, he must know that he and King Heng had never been friendly, but he acquiesced to Jiang Xueke's entry into the palace as a side concubine, and there is no sign of wooing so far.
Feng Xuanyu realized that his titular father-in-law was not simple!
Thinking about it, taking advantage of the night, Feng Xuanyu quickly evacuated the dungeon, and he really couldn't figure out what Taiwei Jiang was thinking? So he didn't go back to Captain Chiang's room to see how the situation was.
Back in the palace, as soon as he entered the door, Feng Xuanyu saw Yan Niang standing next to Yeying, thinking that she was once her mother's personal maid, and she had to take care of her when she was a child, desperately protecting each other. Feng Xuanyu stopped and groaned slightly: "Something? ”
"No matter how busy the prince is, leave some time for his family!" Yan Niang said with a solemn face: "Since the prince has been favored in the Ningyan Pavilion, then I will ask the prince to move to the Cloud Chasing Tower tonight." ”
Feng Xuanyu frowned and was silent.
"Since the prince has broken the rumors, then please follow the rules of the palace, after all, you are the lord of the palace, and you should lead by example!" Yan Niang was ruthless and poked every sentence.
Feng Xuanyu was thoughtful, and glanced at the night shadow with cold eyes, but the night shadow hurriedly turned his head, deliberately looked away, and secretly muttered in his heart: Lord Wang, you will spare your subordinates! Who asked you not to avoid suspicion and leave Miss Su's attic, now Yan Niang will not let you go, and there is no way for your subordinates this time!
"If the prince snubs the master of Cloud Chasing Mansion like this, I'm afraid it won't be good for Miss Su of Ningyan Pavilion!" Yan Niang said heavily.
Feng Xuanyu lowered his face coldly, and strode towards the west courtyard without saying a word.
Yan Niang's face was happy and hurriedly followed.
Night Shadow looked at Feng Xuanyu's back and sighed helplessly: For dealing with the royal family, I am afraid that it will be more of a headache for the prince than facing jackals, tigers and leopards. But what can be done? Who made him the Otsuki royal bloodline? Fate destined him to carry this burden! Fortunately, she is only a side concubine, otherwise, wouldn't she be extremely distressed! As for Miss Nasu, since she is the person that the prince likes, she will naturally not be a burden.
Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly felt abnormal, and the night shadow was tumbling in the air, grabbing the wrist of the visitor.
"Ahh A scream shook the eardrums, and Nightshadow was stunned for a moment: "Why are you?" ”
"Damn stuffy donkey, did you break my hand?" Xiao Wei screamed in pain, and when he saw that he still didn't let go, he was so angry that he stomped on him.
Nightshadow felt a pain in her feet, hurriedly let go, and said with a smile, "I... I didn't see it was you, how about it? You okay! ”
"Humph! You work so hard, how can you be okay? Xiao Wei shook his aching wrist angrily.
When Night Shadow heard this, he grabbed her hand, looked down, and by the light, there were a few red finger strangulation marks on his tender white wrist, so he took out a small jade bottle from his arms and said, "This is wound medicine, I'll rub it for you, otherwise your hand will be swollen tomorrow." As he spoke, he pulled out the cap of the bottle, poured out the potion, and wiped the scars for Xiao Wei.
Xiao Wei wanted to reprimand him a few words, but when he saw that he was concentrating on rubbing her scars, he swallowed his words, stared at him blankly, and lost his mind for a moment.
Chasing Cloud Tower.
Xiangmei was about to wait for Jiang Xueke to change clothes and go to bed, Zhu Ju rushed in in a panic, Xiangmei frowned, and was about to get angry and scolded, but heard Zhu Ju trembling her lips and tongue: "Lord... Master, lord... Rajah... Here it comes! ”
"What?" Jiang Xueke was shocked, and her eyes widened in shock.
Feng Xuanyu came to the attic hall and frightened several maids to ask for peace in a panic, and then followed Yan Niang waved her hand and motioned for them to retreat.
Feng Xuanyu didn't stop, continued to walk towards the attic room, and said in a deep voice: "Yan Niang, go down too!" ”
"Lord Wang..."Yan Niang followed.
"What? You want to spy on this king? Feng Xuanyu said coldly, and then pushed open the door of the inner room.
"Don't dare!" Yan Niang stopped in time and turned to go out.
In the inner room, Jiang Xueke suddenly exclaimed like a dream: "Wang... Rajah! ”