Chapter Fifty-Eight: The sun is crimson and warm, and the village is green and dark and hides the black at night
It has been some time since the queen returned to Beijing, and Concubine Xian has not visited the queen in the Zhaixiu Palace once.
However, since returning to the capital from Wuzhou, Concubine Xian has settled down a lot.
After returning to Beijing from Wuzhou, he never left the palace once.
On this day, Concubine Xian asked Jing'er to prepare a lot of precious medicinal materials, as well as special products brought back from Wuzhou, and prepared to go to the Zhai Embroidery Palace.
"Niangniang, when did we become so familiar with Zhaixiu Palace?" Jing'er said curiously while helping to sort out the things she was going to take to the Zhaixiu Palace.
"Jing'er, what are you talking about?" Concubine Xian sat at the round table in the room, looking at Jing'er who was busy with her hands.
"Mother, we never visited the door before. In the past six months, the number of times you have been to the Queen's Niangniang Zhai Embroidery Palace has indeed increased a lot. Jing'er is not idle with her hands and mouth.
"Really? It's okay. Concubine Xian picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of water.
"Niangniang, what are you doing preparing medicinal herbs? The queen is no longer as frail and sick as she used to be. ”
"The queen mother went to the summer resort and got sick, so the palace naturally wanted to bring some medicinal herbs. These medicinal materials can't be used in the palace, and it's a pity that they're broken, if the queen can use them, it's not a tyrannical thing. ”
"Didn't Niangniang go to Wuzhou? The queen mother is in the summer resort, how can the mother know that the queen mother is sick in the summer resort? Jing'er was a little curious, and suddenly realized, and her curiosity turned into surprise. It's not bad to describe it as a horror, "Niangniang, if you go to Wuzhou, you won't be caught by the queen." ”
"It's not that I was caught by the queen. It was the queen who saved the palace. Concubine Xian held the teacup in her hand and turned around.
"Mother, are you hurt? Let the slave and maid see, why haven't you told the slave and maid when you have been back in the palace for so long? Jing'er was obviously a little anxious, so she quickly put down what she was doing and strode up to Concubine Xian, ready to check Concubine Xian's body.
"Hongu was not injured. The palace was met by the emperor's imperial guards in Wuzhou, and he had to take the palace to the summer resort. After the queen mother knew, she relieved the siege of the palace. Not only did the siege be lifted, but also the main palace was released. ”
"Oh. That's good. It's been so long since I've been back to the palace, and I haven't seen the emperor talk about it, it seems that the queen is really protecting you. After hearing Concubine Xian's words, Jing'er was finally relieved, and began to continue sorting out the items to be brought to the Zhaixiu Palace.
"yes. You said that the palace should bring some medicinal herbs to see the queen's mother. By the way, bring some Wuzhou specialties! Concubine Xian was so stunned that she asked Jing'er.
"It's nature. Now it seems that the queen is your nobleman. ”
Jing'er's unintentional words reminded Concubine Xian of what the national teacher said some time ago.
The national teacher said that Concubine Xian was about to meet a nobleman. There will also be evil and good fortune, and there will be blessings after the catastrophe if you don't die.
Now it really responds to the sentence that the virtuous concubine wants to meet a nobleman.
I really don't know, every evil turns into good, and if you don't die in a catastrophe, you will have a blessing in the future?
Concubine Xian is also rare to think, since there are nobles, just sit back and wait for the nobles to help.
It seems that Concubine Xian has already decided that the queen is her nobleman.
Concubine Xian took Jing'er to the Zhaixiu Palace.
Cai Xiaoxiao's eyes when he looked at Concubine Xian today were very different from before.
After all, Su Wanyue told Cai Yuyue all about Concubine Xian.
For so many years, Concubine Xian has always taken good care of Su Wanyue, and she has also secretly helped Su Wanyue find her life experience.
Concubine Xian can also be regarded as Su Wanyue's only friend.
It is not an exaggeration for the two to be confidants of each other.
Since this is the case, Cai Xiaoxiao's eyes are naturally different when he looks at Concubine Xian.
With a kind of peach blossom pond thousands of feet deep, not as grateful as Wang Lun for sending me love; With a kind of sigh that there is nowhere to find the iron shoes, and all the effort is taken; With a kind of ignorance that suddenly looked back at the man, but from the lamplight.
Concubine Xian entered the palace, and today's queen naturally treats Concubine Xian differently.
Cai Xiaoxiao took Concubine Xian's hand and sat down.
Such an enthusiastic queen made Concubine Xian a little flattered.
"Niangniang should be much better recently."
"I'm basically cured."
"That's good. The concubine prepared some medicinal herbs to make up for the mother. There are also Wuzhou specialties hand-picked by the mother. Concubine Xian said as she motioned for Jing'er to hand the prepared things to the queen.
Fan turned out to be the things Jing'er brought and held it in his hand.
"Good. It is rare for the virtuous concubine to be so attentive, and the palace will accept it. "Wuzhou's specialty is indeed Cai Xiao's homework for Concubine Xian.
It seems that Concubine Xian is still very simple, and the queen is whatever she says, and she is an obedient and good child.
After the two exchanged pleasantries, Concubine Xian seemed to be about to get into the topic, and gave the queen a look.
Although Cai Xiaoxiao already knew everything about Su Wanyue, Concubine Xian didn't know that Cai Xiaoxiao's relationship with Su Wanyue was now.
didn't know that Su Wanyue had told the queen everything about herself, from beginning to end.
Cai Xiaoxiao received a signal from Concubine Xian, and naturally wanted to react.
Cai Yuping retreated from all the people in the house, and there were only Concubine Xian and the queen in the house, and Concubine Xian could speak openly.
"Concubine Xian, but what is there important to tell this palace?" Cai is also direct.
"The last time Niangniang was in Wuzhou, she asked the concubine if she was willing to tell the details." Now that Concubine Xian has been recognized for Su Wanyue, this is naturally very straightforward and no longer melancholy.
"It seems that Concubine Xian has made a decision now." Cai Xiaoxiao looked at Concubine Xian's simple, calm, and undisguised expression, and naturally she could guess the purpose of Concubine Xian's coming to Cai Xiaoxiao today. Cai said with a knowing smile.
"Yes, sissy."
Next, Concubine Xian told the queen all about herself and Su Wanyue.
Although Cai Xiaoxiao listened to it for the second time, he still maintained the mood of listening to it for the first time.
This Su Wanyue's angle and Concubine Xian's angle are naturally different.
Although the content is very similar, there are naturally many differences between different people and different people's experiences.
Of course, this also has something to do with the mood and experience of listening to it at the time.
After listening to the full version of the story of Concubine Xian and Su Wanyue, Cai Xiaoxiao had an ominous premonition in his heart.
When Cai Xiaoxiao listened to Su Wanyue's story that day, Cai Xiaoxiao was very excited, and his mind was completely on Su Wanyue.
That day, Cai Yu had been confused by Su Wanyue's appearance of Ye Mei.
Su Wanyue said something, although Cai Xiaoxiao remembered it.
But many of the details that Su Wanyue said, including Su Wanyue's expression at that time, Cai Xiaoxiao ignored more.
Su Wanyue's beautiful appearance is really too attractive to Cai Yu.
So much so that when I look at this face, I am already a little distracted.
The only thing I wrote down was Su Wanyue's Ye Mei's face, as well as Su Wanyue's synopsis of what she said.
Fortunately, now that Concubine Xian is here today, there can be a detailed version.
It can be regarded as a chance to make up for it again after class.
Today's Cai Xiaoxiao listened carefully and observed very carefully.
"What is your real name, Concubine Xian?" After listening, the first question Cai Xiaoxiao asked was actually Concubine Xian's real name.
"Hui Niangniang, the concubine's real name is Xia Xian. Demure grace. This made Concubine Xian a little stunned, and instead of asking some doubts about Concubine Xian's words, she asked Concubine Xian's real name coldly.
If you don't play cards according to the routine, it is natural for Concubine Xian to be stunned. Fortunately, Concubine Xian didn't stay stunned, and quickly responded to Cai Xiaoxiao's question.
"Hmm. That's a good name. Hongu likes it very much. The virtuous concubine is better than the main palace. Calling you a virtuous concubine always feels a little raw. This palace will call you Xia Xia in the future, what do you think? ”
What the hell is this, in the cognition of Concubine Xian, it should be called Xian'er, Xianxian. The title Xia Xia is a bit beyond the scope of Concubine Xian's cognition.
"It's good if you like it." This time, Concubine Xian's reaction was better than just now. It seems that he is about to adapt to Cai Yue's rhythm.
"Good. In the future, the main palace will call you Xia Xia. Xia Xia, what are you planning on lately? Cai Xiaoxiao finally asked the topic.
"Su Wanyue should go to Lord Shui to express her intentions." Concubine Xian is just guessing.
"Show your heart?" Cai Xiaoxiao's heart tightened, and he had an ominous premonition.
Expressing his mind is a thing that Cai Xiaoxiao is very familiar with.
Don't talk far, let's talk closer.
It's like saving the water this time.
Cai Xiaoxiao almost died in order to show his heart to the water lord.
Even if he didn't die, he would die for a lifetime.
Showing his intentions like this, Cai Xiaoxiao naturally couldn't be clearer.
"Xia Xia, how do you think Su Wanyue will show her heart?" Cai Xiaoxiao put away the sunny, smiling, warm, and relaxed tone just now, and said in a somewhat heavy and serious tone.
"This concubine doesn't know very well. But since I want to show my heart. You must be sincere in order for people to feel your sincerity. Concubine Xian looked at the change in the queen's expression and tone, and naturally replied more cautiously.
"How did Xia Xia show her heart to the emperor back then?" Cai Xiaoxiao was obviously asking knowingly, and it seemed that Cai Xiaoxiao wanted to confirm something.
"Back then, the concubines showed their hearts to the emperor in the form of telling the truth." The answer to this question is that Concubine Xian answered with certainty.
"Then Xia Xia, do you think Su Wanyue can use the same method as you to show her heart to Lord Shui?" Cai Xiaoxiao said this with some concern.
"Su Wanyue's situation is naturally different from that of her concubines. The concubine thought that it should not be possible. Concubine Xian was a little unsure, but said ambiguously with certainty.
"Definitely. Xia Xia's identity, Lord Shui, does he know? ”
"You should know. If Su Wanyue had been under their surveillance, then the people around Su Wanyue would definitely be monitored by them. It is also reasonable for the concubines to be watched by them. ”
"Oh? Can Hongu understand it like this? They're just more familiar with the appearance of Concubine Xian's men's clothes, right? ”
"The concubines don't quite understand what the queen mother means?" Concubine Xian didn't understand the literal meaning of the queen, and Concubine Xian listened to the queen's words as if there was another meaning in addition to the literal meaning.
"What this palace means is that they know that the man who appeared next to Su Wanyue is the identity behind it. But the people who monitored Xia Xia and Su Wanyue had only seen Concubine Xian dressed as a man, but not Concubine Xian's women's clothes. Cai explained in detail.
Concubine Xian thought carefully about the meaning and logic of the queen's words, and was a little curious about the purpose of the queen's question.
However, the queen's words were indeed not wrong, and Concubine Xian replied with certainty, "It should be so." ”
"Good. Xia Xia, if you and Su Wanyue have any developments next, please inform this palace at any time. Cai Xiao's tone carried some orders in it.
"Yes, sissy."
"Xia Xia, if you are free recently, you can go out of the palace to meet Su Wanyue." Cai Xiaoxiao said in a tone of euphemistic advice.
"It's a sissy." Cai Xiaoxiao's move made Concubine Xian dizzy.
Concubine Xian didn't want to think about it anymore, so she just agreed first.
The two maids outside the house, Jing'er and Fan'er chatted.
"Sister Fan'er, if there is anything that Niangniang needs us to Qinan Palace in the future, just tell me. I'll do my best. Jing'er said very sincerely.
Fan'er looked at Jing'er, who was so honest and sincere, but was a little curious about the reason for this, "What do you mean by this?" ”
"The slave maid listened to what my mother said, this time my mother sneaked out of Wuzhou and was caught by the emperor, and it was the queen mother who relieved my mother's siege. The queen mother protects my master so much, and as a slave, she naturally wants to repay the queen's kindness for the master. Jing'er's undisguised and straightforward temperament is very similar to Concubine Xian.
"The queen mother already likes the virtuous concubine. The reason why Concubine Xian Niangniang entered the palace is also clear to my mother, and naturally she also wants to protect Concubine Xian. "The fan is reasonable.
"Sister Fan'er, although I don't know if we can have a chance to help the queen in Qinan Palace. But this kindness must be repaid by our Qinan Palace, and I hope that the mother will not dislike it. ”
"If there is any difficulty in Qinan Palace, just come to Zhaixiu." This gift is still very familiar.
"Jing'er, thank you, Sister Fan'er."
After Concubine Xian left, Cai Xiao pondered this matter carefully.
In the dead of night, Cai Xiaoxiao sneaked out of the palace and arrived at Su Wanyue's room.
Seeing her sister coming, Su Wanyue was naturally very happy.
There are people in the house, and if it is a black light, it is naturally a little inappropriate.
If you light a candle, it will alarm the people in the smoke and rain building.
The last time I lit a candle, it also alarmed the people in the Yanyu Building.
Fortunately, it was Su Wanyue, and others didn't rush to ask. That is, the next day, she casually asked such questions, and Su Wanyue also casually found an excuse to fool around.
But if there are too many times, it will definitely make people suspicious.
Cai Xiaoxiao's hard work may be in vain.
Cai Yu entered Su Wanyue's house and did not light a candle.
Instead, he woke up Su Wanyue and asked Su Wanyue to change her clothes.
What her sister said, Su Wanyue naturally had to obey or obey unconditionally.
After Su Wanyue changed her clothes, Cai took Su Wanyue and flew out of the window.
Su Wanyue and Concubine Xian have been together for so many years, and they have never done such a thing with Concubine Xian.
However, it is understandable that Concubine Xian's light skills are not good.
Otherwise, Concubine Xian would not have drilled the dog hole and sneaked out of the palace.
In the dead of night, you don't have to worry about having ears on the wall.
Cai Xiaoxiao was also bold, and with Su Wanyue, he flew to the roof of the tallest building in the capital and sat down.
This building, Cai Xiaoxiao is not unfamiliar at all.
Hanxu Pavilion.
Once born and twice ripe, Cai Xiaoxiao can be regarded as coming three times.
"Sister, is this the palace?" Su Wanyue's sister's temperament is undisguised in front of Cai Yu.
"Yes! Sure enough, it's my sister. Cai smiled proudly.
"My sister is looking for me today, but I have something important?"
"Clever. Since my sister wants to cooperate with the water lord, she pretends to cooperate. The sister knew that Mizu-sama had met an assassin in the summer resort. ”
"Assassins?" Su Wanyue was a little surprised.
"yes. I heard that it was the queen mother who saved Lord Shui. ”
"It seems that the time has come for me to show my heart to Lord Shui." It really can't be delayed any longer.
"Why?" Cai Xiaoxiao likes to ask knowingly.
"If Lord Shui has any three long and two sections, I don't know how long I can hide my identity as a princess. I don't know how many people know that I'm a princess. In this way, the enemy is in the dark, and I am in the light. Naturally, I was the next target of their assassination. Fearing for my life, I had no choice. Even if I don't want to, the truth is that I and Shui-sama are in the same boat. So why should it be in vain? Anyway, it's all to be carried, so it's better to sit down. Nor is it wronged. ”
"Good. I think it's a good thing that this is a turning point. Cai seemed to have seen through everything.
Cai Xiaoxiao's simple words made Su Wanyue admire it very much, "Sister is really amazing." What a turning point. ”
"Yueyue, how are you going to talk to Lord Shui about this?" Cai asked softly.
Month by month. For so many years, it is the first time that someone has called Su Wanyue like this.
Concubine Xian always calls Su Wanyue a dead girl, and others either call Miss Su or Wanyue, or Miss Yue or something.
Yueyue sounds quite kind, like family, like relatives.
"Sister, what do you think I should do?" Su Wanyue suddenly had a feeling of finding something to rely on, and her attitude was completely different from when she was with Concubine Xian in the past.
He will also take the initiative to ask for the opinions of others, and he is not cold or mean when he speaks.
It really feels like a child and a parent.
"It's up to you to think about it. After all, Lord Shui is very suspicious. The method I give you, probably good. But it's not your method that arouses the suspicion of Lord Shui, and it's not good. My sister is worried that they will jump over the wall and hurt you. ”
"That's what my sister said. I really didn't think about it. When I get back, it's time for me to think about it. Su Wanyue listened to Cai Xiaoyue's suggestion very humbly.
"Good. If you need anything, just let me know. ”
"Okay."
"We can't see each other often, but I come back to you every month. If you have something urgent, you can also send me a signal. I'll look at the signal and come back to you in the dead of night. ”
"Okay."
"Let's not talk about these things. Look at how round the moon is tonight, it can be regarded as the first time we have met again in so many years. Cai looked up at the sky, but he didn't expect the moon to be so bright and round tonight.
"Sister, when do you think we can meet in the open?"
"My sister's identity is complicated now, and after this matter is over, it should be fine."
Cai Xiaoxiao hugged Su Wanyue, very warm and gentle.
Cai Yuyue sent Su Wanyue back to Yanyu Building, and left quietly through the window.
This time, Cai Yuyue must protect Su Wanyue and can't let Su Wanyue protect it anymore.
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