After the winter solstice. It snowed heavily in the city of Beijing. The entire Forbidden City is shrouded in a world of snow. The snow lasted for seven days before it stopped.

Yun Rou stirs up the impermeable heavy curtain. I came in with my little hands that were red from the cold. The tip of the cheeks and nose is also red. See Qiu Ruo in the finishing fine soft. Then he said, "It's ready to be cleaned up."

Qiu Ruo saw her wearing a drunken red brocade robe. There was a sandalwood jacket on the outside. Because it's winter. The cuffs and neckline are covered with soft rabbit fur. Rao is so. Still shivering. So he got up, picked up a stove and handed it to her. "It's almost."

Yun Rou answered. Take a closer look at the furnishings in the room. See a yellow-colored cut-out box on the dresser. I couldn't help but have red eyes. Stroking the box, he said astringently: "This box is still a gift from the Queen Mother. But now this box full of things has no owner."

Half ring. But there was no response from Qiuruo. I saw Qiu Ruo sitting on the bed. Turn your back to her. The movement of the hand stopped. Yun Rou sniffed. Walk in front of Qiu Ruo. He called in a low voice: "Qiu Ruo." But I saw that Qiu Ruo's face was already full of sorrow. Tears. My heart also became sad. In the blink of an eye, tears fell. Yun Rou sat down in front of Qiu Ruo. Choked." Qiu Ruo. I know you're sad. But I'm not sad. But the hour has come. We're going to pack up and get out of the palace."

Qiu Ruo raised his eyes at this time. A pair of apricot eyes are already full of tears. The corners of his mouth raised a wry smile: "The master treated us so well when he was alive. But now she's gone. We can't even keep filial piety."

Yun Rou raised her hand and wiped the corners of her eyes. What can we do? Which of these palace masters doesn't regard us as a thorn in the side. The master was favored during his lifetime. Those little masters resented the people of our Zhongcui Palace. Xiangling went to serve in the palace of the pure concubine Niangniang for less than two days, and he had already received many punishments. If it weren't for the emperor's care, we would have been released from the palace. I'm afraid we don't know what we're going to do." Qiu Ruo doesn't know. but the heart is sad and angry. It's just a matter of calming down for a while.

The two of them didn't talk again. I just packed up my things and walked out of the Zhongcui Palace. I don't want to meet the eunuch Changxi who worked with me in the past at the outer gate. Chang Xi saw that the two of them were carrying burdens. Then they knew that they were going to leave the palace. Thinking of the future, I am afraid that I will not have a chance to see you again. Please. The voice was hoarse: "Two sisters. You're leaving."

Qiu Ruo's heart is also reluctant. Nodding. Said: "Changxi. You follow the lady to be smart. If something goes wrong in the future. There's no one to help you."

Yun Rou took out a gold ingot from her baggage. Handed it to Changxi: "Little Xizi. I've bullied you a lot before. Don't blame me. Now we're leaving. There's nothing left for you. Only this one you hold. Don't excuse yourself."

Changxi refused to accept it no matter what. Seeing his two sisters treat him like this. I feel even more sad in my heart. Unexpectedly, tears fell: "Sister. Don't say that. If there is no master and sister to take care of. I'm so happy how I have today. Now the two sisters are leaving. I can't help much. I can't ask for this."

Yun Rou's heart was sad. but pretended to be angry. Angry: "Little Xizi. I'll be mad if you do this again. Or are you blaming me for bullying you before. Won't forgive me."

Changxi was so frightened that Yun Rou was so scared. He saw Yun Rouxiu's eyebrows frowning. Apparently already annoyed. and no longer shirked. Took the gold. sighed: "I really want to stay in Zhongcui Palace with my sisters all the time. Live the old days."

Qiu Ruo heard him say this. The heart is even more sorrowful. When he looked up, he saw a few big characters with iron paintings and silver hooks in Zhong Cui Palace, and he only felt that his eyes were sore and he urged Yun Rou to leave.

Gu Fu.

"My lord. There's a woman outside who wants to see the young master." A thin middle-aged man walks into the study. Hands over.

"You know who the woman is." In front of the desk. A tall one. The middle-aged man with bright eyes stood up when he heard this. Asked.

"This ...... The woman didn't say. Just say her name is Qiu Ruo."

"I'll take a look." With that, he strode out. The steward had to hurry to follow.

But I saw a young woman. Standing outside the door with his eyebrows lowered. She wore an ordinary water-colored gown. There was a fur cloak on the outside. A small face was all hidden in that big cloak. I can't see the face clearly.

The steward went up to the woman. Smiled: "Girl. This is Master Gu."

Qiu Ruo raised his head when he heard this. Gu Zhiting only felt that his eyes were dark. I was shocked. The green tendons on his forehead are also jumping suddenly. He only felt that the wind was biting outside the house. It seeped into the blood from the skin through the cotton clothes. It was so cold that his heart ached. He steadied himself. Dryly, he said, "It was you who ......"

Qiu Ruo was expressionless. Said lightly: "Master Gu. I'm here to see Gu Gongzi."

Gu Yanting waved his hand. Feign composure. But the nervousness in his voice was still obvious: "My son is sick. No visitors. I also hope that Miss Qiu Ruo will be considerate. Mu Hai. Drop-off."

After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave. Qiu Ruo took the first step in front of him. He said coldly: "Lord Gu really wants Gu Gongzi to be depressed. Do you end up depressed?"

"What did you say?" Gu Yanting's eyes widened suddenly. Sharp as an eagle, his eyes stared coldly at Qiu Ruo.

"Master Gu naturally understands. Why should I say more?" Qiu Ruo is not afraid. Instead, he stared at Gu Yuting calmly.

Gu Yuting looked at her carefully. Eyes seemed to pass through her. Look to the unknown place. Banxiang Fang smiled bitterly: "It's okay. Go see him. It's life or death. and resign yourself to fate."

Qiu Ruo bowed. Then he gathered his cloak and walked towards the inner house.

Gu Yanting watched her leave. It was as if he had lost his strength. Pedal back a few steps. Mu Hai hurriedly stepped forward to support him. Worried, he cried out, "Your Excellency."

Mu Hai saw that Gu Yanting's expression was still wandering, thinking that he hadn't heard. I was about to help him in. But I heard an old and sad voice sound." She's dead. Still won't let Zhao'er go?"

Listen to the rain building.

As soon as Qiu Ruo entered the yard, he saw the orchid flowers and plants in the garden. It was a beautiful view, but it made her look disgusted. She walked quietly into the attic. Before I even entered the house, I smelled a strong smell of Chinese herbs coming to my face. Qiu Ruo frowned. The furnishings of this listening to the rain building are simple and generous. It looks quite bookish and elegant. It's just that there are orchids in every corner. But the smell of medicine in this room is very much, and it is difficult to hide it with a lot of grass. Autumn if the light move slowly. Slowly walked up to the attic. The floor of this attic is made of fine rosewood. Step on it silently. So much so that the people upstairs didn't know that someone had come upstairs.

A little girl was getting up and about to go downstairs to serve medicine to the young master, but she saw a woman in a cloak slowly going upstairs. There was some confusion in the eyes. "Who are you?"

Qiu Ruo raised her eyes and looked at her. But he didn't answer. Walk straight to the inner room.

When the little girl saw the man, she didn't answer. I can't help but feel a little annoyed. Stretched out a hand and stopped in front of Qiu Ruo. He said indignantly, "Don't say who you are, you are not allowed to enter."

But there was a cold voice from inside." Zhixiang. Who is it......" Before he finished speaking, he heard a continuous cough. Zhixiang heard the coughing sound inside, and immediately turned around and ran to the inner room. Master. How's it going?"

Gu Yanzhao shook his head. But I still can't stop coughing. The sound is choppy and choppy. The shock made his chest rise and fall.

Qiu Ruo came in and saw such a scene.

The old days were full of energy. The jade-like man with sword eyebrows was lying on the couch at this moment. He looked haggard. The eyes that are usually radiant have lost their brilliance at the moment. Bleak. Dry and pale lips. And that skin is paler than rice paper. He reached out and put it to his mouth to hide the cough. but showed a withered, thin hand. Qiu Ruo couldn't help but feel distressed. He's the way he looks. It's already terminally ill.

Gu Yanzhao coughed several times in a row. That's how it stopped. He paused. He already knew that someone was in the house. It's a pity that his body can't control the cough. I didn't have time to observe the man's appearance. At this point, the cough stopped. That's when I leaned back on the mat. Raise your eyes and look at the person.

And this one raises the eyes. He was stunned.

Qiu Ruo saw him staring at him blankly. Nor is there any shame. Only he watched. Quietly watching him.

Long. He closed his eyes. Said dryly, "I didn't expect it to be you."

Qiu Ruo was extremely annoyed with him. You can see what he looks like now. The resentment in my heart went away for the most part. He only said softly: "Childe's body is better."

Gu Yanzhao hooked the corners of his lips. brought a wry smile: "Sick body. It's just a matter of getting through the days."

But I saw Qiu Ruo's eyes staring at him dimly. Somehow . A hint of uneasiness flashed through my heart." How do you have to get out of the palace?"

Qiu Ruo replied: "Qiu Ruo is almost the age of leaving the palace. Long live the grace of Lord Lord, who allowed me to release it early."

Gu Yanzhao calmed down at this time. sighed. I haven't been out of this attic in a long time. It's been so long. Sure enough, it was a day in the mountains. It's been a thousand years."

As if he suddenly thought of something, he frowned and said. She...... It's okay."

But I didn't hear a response for a long time. Seeing Qiuruo's eyes down and silent. I can't help but feel a sinking in my heart. I asked again. She. How's it going?"

Qiu Ruo was taken aback. The master is running out. He didn't know anything. Hesitate for a moment. And he lifted up his head. into his burning eyes. Licked his dry lips. The dumb voice said, "The master is gone."

Qiu Ruo looked at Gu Yanzhao. But I saw that his face was blank. As if I hadn't heard it. But the dim eyes began to tremble. Pupils suddenly dilate and dilate. He finally came to his senses. But he was terrified. Panicking. Unbelievable. muttered, "You lied to me."

"She's really gone." Qiu Ruo also hoped that her words were just a joke. But there are no more living people like that. What can she do?

Gu Yanzhao muttered to himself. I don't believe it...... No way...... How could it be." A lost look. Qiu Ruo's heart was also painful. He shouldn't have told him about this situation. But she's about to leave the capital. This thing is going to be given to him after all.

"This is what the master asked me to give to Childe." Qiu Ruo took out a white silk handkerchief from his sleeve and handed it to Gu Yanzhao. Qiu Ruo touched his hand. I only feel as cold as ice and snow. My heart sank. I regretted it a little.

Gu Yanzhao stared at the plain white silk handkerchief embroidered with Laneige flowers and plants. The withered, pale hand trembled as he took the veil. Finally it came. Put it in your hand. But I feel like I weigh a thousand pounds. He shuddered and opened the veil. But I saw a green and translucent bracelet in the veil. The sheer roundness of the green. It's the finest jadeite. There are also a few words embroidered on the handkerchief: Last night's stars, last night's wind. The west side of the painting building is the east of Guitang. There are no colorful phoenix wings. The heart is clear. Look at the word. Thinking of the old days and laughing. Happy and beautiful time. The heart is like a big mouth missing. The blood was dripping and he couldn't help but frown. I just feel unbearable heartache. The weak body immediately began to cough. A surge of blood. When the mouth was neutral, a bloody breath surged up. He vomited a mouthful of blood on the veil. The blood on the bracelet was a strange red. Even the snow-white veil makes people feel cold.

Suddenly. A gust of wind broke through the window. I knocked over the tender and small bluegrass on the case. The wind swept through the snow and took away the last remaining warmth in the house.

Qiu Ruo walked out of the Gu Mansion. I saw that the outside had become a white expanse. He only gathered his cloak around his body. Melt into the snow with a sad face.

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