Jingyang Palace is located on the northeast corner of the East Sixth Palace. After the rebuilding of Kangxi in the 25th year, it has been used as a place to store classic books and scrolls. There are also many famous artists who are extinct here. Although Hongli has always loved reading. But on weekdays, they rarely come. Su Yi only saw him a few times when she was serving him by his side. At the same time, it was for people to send books to the Heart Cultivation Hall or the Qianqing Palace.

The people who thought of Xinzheku also knew that she had angered the emperor. He assigned her to this remote Jingyang Palace.

I thought that the days were just the same as returning to the Yongzheng period when I first entered the Xinzhi library. Bitter but simple. But I didn't expect it to be just the same as the suffering. Simple but can no longer be.

This day. Su Yimao got up early. I was busy until noon to clean up the weeds and fallen leaves outside the gate of Jingyang Palace and in the front and back yards. Wait for her to go to the kitchenette to eat. The pots and pans in the kitchenette were already empty. She stared stunned at the mess of dishes on the table. He breathed a sigh of relief. I rolled up my sleeves and started to clean up. Aunt Lu Qiao said that those who did not return at noon did not leave food. But she came back before she finished her work, and she didn't have any food.

The pool water is cold. Her little white and tender hands reached into the water, and she shuddered suddenly. Severe winter. The water is bitterly cold. She hesitated. Thinking about whether to boil some hot water to wash. But I glanced at the stove. But there were no more pieces of firewood. If you go to chop firewood again, boil water and clean the dishes, I don't know when you will get it. She endured the biting cold water and scrubbed the greasy dishes.

Suddenly remembered that when she first entered the palace, she was assigned to the Huanyi Bureau. At that time, a lot of clothes had to be washed every day. It is often necessary to run towards the palaces. However, the sisters of the Huanyi Bureau get along well. And at that time, there were apricots by my side. Available now. The years go by. Time flies. It's only been two years, and she's back in the Xinzheku. Only this time. But there was no one with him.

Su Yi was nearly halfway through the wash before she heard a crisp and slightly anxious voice behind her: "Sister. What are you doing?"

Su Yi turned around and saw Changxi. Changxi saw her burying her hands in the ice water, wiping the plate, and hurriedly walked up to her, about to snatch her hand. He said, "The water is so cold. Don't wash it. Let me ......."

Su Yi twisted slightly to avoid his touch. Gently, he said, "I'm fine. It's almost done......"

Still frowning, Changxi pulled her hand out of the icy water. Puzzled. Isn't it time to wash it with frost today? What about her."

Su Yi shook her head. I don't know. They were long gone when I came in. Maybe I'm going to take a nap......"

Changxi took the handkerchief from the shelf on the side and wanted to wipe Su Yi's hands. Su Yi dodged and laughed slightly. I'm almost done washing. Go and boil some hot water for me. I want to have some hot tea."

Changxi shook his head. Su Yi smiled again: "I originally wanted to burn it myself. But there was no firewood. There's wood in the northeast corner of the yard, go chop some of it."

Changxi was still a little hesitant: "I'll wash these dishes for you before ......"

Su Yi's voice softened a little more: "Changxi is already an adult. This kind of chopping wood and boiling water is not for my sister to do herself."

Changxi said reluctantly: "Then I'll go chop wood and boil water. I'll wash my sister's hands with hot water later......"

Su Yi nodded. Changxi hurriedly ran out. Su Yi sighed. Leaned over and washed the dishes again.

Changxi's movements are extremely fast. It took a while to boil the hot water. Su Yi poured her hand into the hot water, but her fingers were crispy and numb. A slightly itchy sensation comes to mind. She sighed to herself in her heart, but she was afraid that this hand was going to get frostbite.

Changxi muttered on the side: "Sister. Won't you be very tired in Jingyang Palace?"

Su Yi wiped her hands with a hand towel. Shook his head.

"My sister used to work as a husband in the imperial dining room. Now that I have entered this Jingyang Palace, it is still the same......"

Su Yi smiled lightly and was about to say something, but saw Yujuan, who was working together, walking in. Yujuan glanced at Su Yi. "Aunt Luqiao told you to go to the library to clean up the bookshelves."

Su Yi was puzzled: "Library Pavilion."

Yujuan answered lazily. Say: "It's almost the New Year. All corners of the house need to be cleaned. How. You don't want to."

Su Yi hasn't spoken yet. Changxi said, "Sister Yujuan. Isn't the library left to you and Sister Dan'er to take care of? Su Yi is in charge of cleaning the palace courtyard. How could you call her to go?"

Yujuan's face changed abruptly. Then he sneered: "Feishuang said that you are very protective and dependent. I didn't believe it. I didn't think it was. You like Su Yi so much, why don't you go and ask Liu Gonggong of Xin Zheku to allow you to make a right food. That's what you think about every day."

Changxi is not very old, but she knows the meaning of her words. Suddenly his cheeks flushed. He stammered, "You...... You ......"

"I'll just go. Why should you be embarrassed and rejoice?" Su Yi condensed his voice.

Yujuan raised an eyebrow. "Hurry up. I can't finish it today, but I have to continue tomorrow."

After saying that, he went out of the house.

Su Yi turned her head to look at Changxi, but saw that the flush on his face was still not fading. Changxi glanced at her evasively. He snorted: "Sister Suyi...... I...... I'm not ......."

Su Yi smiled: "I won't take Yujuan's words to heart. I know Changxi is a good boy."

Changxi scratched his head. muttered: "I'm not a child anymore......"

"I'm going to the library. You go and get busy with you." After Su Yi finished speaking, she left the house and walked towards the library pavilion.

Changxi wanted to stop her. chased out the door but stopped. He still has work to do. I'm afraid I can't help her at this time. So I had to look at her back and let out a long sigh helplessly: "Why are you so unlucky."

The library is a place dedicated to storing all kinds of books and books. It is located in the inner hall of the backyard of Jingyang Palace.

When Su Yi went in. But there was no one in the room.

The attic is a three-storey building. On the first floor, there are all kinds of famous books. On the second floor, there are poems and books of famous artists. The third floor is specially used to hold all kinds of extinct manuscript rubbings of famous artists. As far as the eye can see, there are rows of bookshelves. The shelves are full of books.

Su Yi couldn't help frowning. She has never been in Jingyang Palace since she entered it. I didn't know how big the space was inside. I just hesitated where to start. Up the stairs in one corner came a woman dressed in a grass green palace dress. The appearance is beautiful. Su Yi called: "Dan'er......"

Dan'er slowly walked down from downstairs and said, "The third floor is cleaned by Yujuan. I just finished cleaning the second floor. I'll leave that to you."

Su Yi asked, "What do you need to do?"

"Dusting. Decontamination. Moistureproof. Insect repellent ...... Oh...... And these tables, chairs, vases need to be cleaned up. This should be the last time it was cleaned years ago." Dan'er handed her the duster.

Again." You should be rejoicing. Auntie will leave this first layer to you to sweep. It is important to know that the books on this layer are the most commonly used. Occasional damage is nothing at all. Yujuan cleaned up those famous extinctions, but it took a lot of work. It's not very much. Whoever damages the slightest bit will be punished heavily."

Su Yi showed a wry smile in her heart. The most commonly used but also the most numerous...... Breathed a sigh of relief helplessly." I know. Thank you very much."

Dan'er raised an eyebrow. Out of the house.

Su Yi looked at the shelves full of books and took a deep breath. Then he slowly spit it out. Roll up your sleeves and start sweeping from the corners.

First, I used a feather duster to clean the bookshelf inside and out. Then he went and brought a basin of water. Layer by layer, wipe it up. When wiping down the bookshelf, you need to remove the books from the shelves first. Wait until you're done scrubbing and then move it up. Move up and down like this. Wipe clean. She was busy for a while, but she only finished wiping down one bookshelf. She sighed faintly. In this way, I am afraid that I will not be able to finish it today.

As he was dusting off a few books, he heard someone behind him ask, "Is anyone there?"

Su Yi is busy with the work at hand. Therefore, he did not raise his head, but answered: "Who is it?"

The man's footsteps approached. Fell behind the bookshelf behind her. Shu Lang's voice sounded: "This girl...... I'm a ...... from Hallym Temple."

"Here are a few books......" But the man froze.

Su Yi looked at the man in surprise. Said: "Master Meng."

An official uniform in front of him. It was Meng Wenli who was full of energy. Meng Wenli looked at her. smiled and said, "Miss Shen. It's me."

Su Yi reacted and hurriedly bowed. Meng Wenli hurriedly grabbed her. Said: "Why is Miss Suyi here. You're not in the Temple of Heart Cultivation......"

Seeing Su Yi's expression, Meng Wenli's words changed. And he said, "Are you storing books here now?"

Su Yi shook her head. No. The end of the year is approaching. The library needs to be cleaned up. I'm just in charge of cleaning."

Meng Wenli bowed slightly. Noticing her high sleeves, her gaze couldn't help but deepen a little. Looking at Su Yi heavily. I just feel like she's lost a lot of weight. And there seems to be a cloud of sorrow between the eyebrows. But what is this sorrow?

He heard that the emperor even intended to canonize her as a concubine. What a good way she came to this Jingyang Palace again.

I have doubts in my heart, but I don't know how to speak. Just looked at Su Yi speechless. Su Yi's eyes casually caught a glimpse of the stack of books he was holding in his hand and asked, "What kind of book are you holding?"

Meng Wenli then remembered the purpose of this. Said: "These books were taken by the Hanlin Academy a few days ago. Now the end of the year is approaching. In two days, the palace will be sealed. I don't think I needed it anymore. I'll take it back."

Su Yi nodded. So he reached out and took it. Meng Wenli refused. Said: "Ten volumes of books. It's also quite heavy. You see, these are books on Confucian preaching and teaching, and so on, where they should be placed. I'll just put it on the shelf."

Su Yi probed to him and flipped it slightly. The two were very close. Meng Wenli only smelled the slightest hint of fragrance on the woman's body. It is extremely elegant but touching. Meng Wenli's heart moved. Somehow my ears are on fire. Su Yi is still unknown. She said, "Put it on the table first. I'm going to look it up. I don't know where these books are on the shelf. You need to look for it."

Meng Wenli just looked at her silently. Su Yi called again: "Lord Meng......"

Meng Wenli came back to his senses at this time. Smiled: "What did you say."

Su Yi was stunned. And he said, "I said you just put the book on the table. I'm not responsible for the books, so I don't know where to put them. I'm afraid I'm going to have to look for it."

"It doesn't matter. I'll be with you." Meng Wenli placed the stack of books on a rosewood table. Then I searched the shelves one by one.

He did these things like a cloud. Before Su Yi could say no, he was already looking for it.

There are ten bookshelves on the left and right arranged horizontally. Except for the row that Su Yi just cleaned, there is no need to look for it. The other is to explore a bookshelf by shelf.

Meng Wenli searched for a long time but found nothing. Turning his head and seeing Su Yi looking for a bookshelf, he couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart. The basin of water in that corner was messily laid out, and the towel duster was messily arranged. When he entered, he saw her sleeves rolled up, revealing a moon-like wrist. The fingers are red, obviously working. It's just a start. Although he rarely comes to this Jingyang Palace on weekdays. I've been here a few times. But where have all the palace maids and eunuchs gone?

In confusion, I only heard a very small voice coming from me. He was startled. But he straightened up and continued to grope for the bookshelf.

Su Yi turned around slightly, and saw that Meng Wenli was still focused on finding the bookshelf, and the embarrassment in her heart went a little. It's just that my cheeks are still a little hot. There was another small sound. She couldn't help but rub her stomach with her hands. I was secretly annoyed in my heart. She should drink more of the hot tea of Chokiyaki. Now I just feel uncomfortable with an empty stomach. She bit her lip and continued to search for the bookshelf.

"Found it." Meng Wenli's voice sounded in the main hall.

Su Yi hurriedly ran towards him. Sure enough, I saw that there were books on the bookshelf of Confucianism. The corner of the bookshelf is also specially marked. She couldn't help but laugh, "It really is."

With that, he ran to the table and picked up the books. Holding it in his arms with difficulty, he was snatched away by Meng Wenli before he took two steps. Meng Wenli smiled: "This kind of physical work should be done by men."

Su Yi's heart warmed. A shallow smile on his face.

As he spoke, he heard Changxi's voice ringing: "Sister. I'm here to help you."

Meng Wenli put those books on the table one by one. That's when I turned around. Changxi looked at him suspiciously: "Who are you?"

As soon as he said that, he saw the official uniform on his body. Leaned over again and said, "Your Excellency......"

"This is Master Meng of the Hanlin Academy. I'm here to return the book." Su Yi explained.

Changxi nodded. What about the book?"

Meng Wenli pointed to the bookshelf. "It's already been put away."

"It's not misplaced." Changxi to Su Yidao.

Su Yi shook her head. I searched for a while before I found the bookshelf."

"Hmm. It's good that you're not wrong. It's just that you don't have to look for it from shelf to shelf. There is a bibliography in the previous case. There are various book placement diagrams and detailed location descriptions."

Su Yi suddenly realized. But he smiled at Meng Wenli." I don't know ......."

Meng Wenli hooked the corners of his lips: "It's okay."

After a pause, he said, "Then you are busy. I'll take my leave."

Su Yi nodded. "Thank you for your help."

Meng Wenli shook his head and chuckled. Walked outside the hall and glanced back at Su Yi. The tone was very gentle: "You have lost a lot of weight. Remember to eat on time."

Wait for Suyi to react. His stone blue figure had already faded away and disappeared behind the shadows of those plum blossoms. A few red plum trees are planted outside the hall. At this time, it is very gorgeous. Red as blood. There's a wind coming. Pieces of flowers are raining. Su Yi's eyes flickered slightly. But a trace of warmth rose in my heart.

When it comes to unitary. Qiu Ruo came to Jingyang Palace.

Su Yi stayed in Jingyang Palace for a few days. Qiu Ruo came to see her for the first time, and it was nightfall. The lights are on.

Jingyang Palace is located in the middle of nowhere. And Qiu Ruo served in front of the emperor. I'm afraid I won't have time to see her. Therefore, Su Yi was slightly surprised when she saw her.

Su Yi was surprised and not all of them came to see when Qiu Ruo arrived at the unitary. It's the food box she was carrying. Su Yi took Qiu Ruo into the hut where she lived. Qiu Ruo saw the furnishings in the house, but his heart was astringent. Slightly distressed.

Su Yi poured her a cup of tea. I saw her look at herself with a wistful gaze. He smiled slightly. "Why do you look at me like this? Do I have anything on my face?"

Qiu Ruo took the cup and took a sip of tea gently, but it was a little astringent. The heartache in my heart is even worse. Lift the lid of the food box. Said: "I've wanted to come and see you for a long time. It's just that this Jingyang Palace is far away. Today I went down early. Shen Shi has come to see you. It's just that I met Master Meng of Hanlin Academy on the road at the entrance of this palace. He knows I'm here to see you. He said you hadn't had lunch yet. I turned back and went to the imperial dining room and asked Brother Qin to make two of your favorite dishes."

As he spoke, he had already placed two dishes in front of Su Yi. A piece of golden silk ham and duck, a mixed bamboo shoot. The color is crystal clear. It's all steaming. The bowl of rice is also plump. The aroma is overflowing.

Su Yi stared blankly at the dishes on the table. Somehow, my heart was sour. Qiu Ruo saw that she didn't move her chopsticks and said again: "You eat first. Let's talk again after dinner."

Su Yi picked up the chopsticks with difficulty and ate a few bites. Qiu Ruo supported her cheeks with her hands and looked at the furnishings in this hut slightly. Seeing that Su Yi had almost eaten, he asked the doubts in his heart: "Why do you live alone. What about the other palace maids. Why wouldn't you skip lunch?"

Su Yi wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief. I took another sip of tea. Only then did he say aloud: "There are four palace maids and four eunuchs in this Jingyang Palace. It's all two people in a room. When I came, I had to live alone. But it's good to live alone. It's quiet."

"So what do you do every day?" Qiu Ruodao.

"Nothing. It's just cleaning the yard."

Before the words fell, he said. Don't keep talking about me. Are you all right?"

Qiu Ruo smiled. That's not what the Imperial Service looks like. Suyi ...... I think you're losing weight again. Jingyang Palace is not comparable to the Palace of Nourishing Hearts. But you have to take care of yourself. You've never been in good health. Don't overwork."

Su Yi smiled warmly and held Qiu Ruo's hand: "I know. So are you."

Grey room. Candlestick shadow shaking. Cast the silhouette of the two holding each other on the blue curtain.