Chapter 18: The Tao Life
i^i^
Near Yukado. Zhan Zhan quietly hides behind a bush of oleanders. He stared intently at the closed wooden door. Until I saw Meng Hongyu gently push the door open. The emperor left in a majestic manner.
Originally. Zhan Zhan was also attracted by Xiao Ziling's clear piano sound like flowing water. He arrived one step earlier than Meng Hongyu. So he secretly sat on the wall and listened to Xiao Ziling's piano. There seemed to be a great magic to the sound of the piano. Let him stay out of it instantly. Forget all kinds of helplessness and hesitation. It's as if it's back to the section where "Lang rides a bamboo horse. It's a pity to go around the bed to make green plums. After his spirit sister suffered a catastrophe. I've forgotten the secret feelings between them.
I saw Meng Hongyu push the door and walk into the Xihua Hall. Zhan Zhan left in a hurry. Leaving only a black figure for Meng Hongyu to speculate secretly. After jumping off a high wall. He didn't go far. Instead, they hide in the vicinity from afar. Listen carefully to the "sound of a sound" in the sunset flower hall.
The sound of the piano stopped abruptly. A loud bang followed...... Zhan Zhan stands in the distance (he can only stand in the distance forever).
Meng Hongyu walked away. Zhan Zhan still hasn't come back to his senses. Still standing under the oleander in a trance. Until the night sky sounded the mournful "Jiang Lou Yue". He suddenly fell from heaven to hell. Understand that you can't love and hate. I hate myself for not being able to help myself.
He knew that it must be Ouyang Ying who was blowing this "Jianglou Yue" again. She's been playing this tune a lot lately. But. Her flute is no longer as mournful and hopeless as it used to be. But there is a faint sense of anticipation. What the hell was she looking forward to? Don't. She forgot who she was and what her mission was. I also look forward to Meng Hongyu's grace.
Reach out and touch the jade flute pinned to your waist. This jade flute was taken from Ouyang Ying that day. It was also given to Ouyang Ying by Meng Hongye. Simply. Return this jade flute to Ouyang Ying tonight. Thereupon. Zhan Zhan turned around and walked towards the Yongnian Palace......
Arrived at Yongnian Palace. Follow the sound of the flute. Zhan Zhan found Ouyang Ying in the back garden. She was standing alone by the small lake playing flute music. His expression was not as cold as before. There is a faint hint of tenderness.
"Such a good flute. How can you not play the best jade flute?" Zhan Zhan suddenly walked to Ouyang Ying's side. Holding the jade flute in his right hand. He gently tapped Ouyang Ying's shoulder with the jade flute.
Ouyang Ying was suddenly taken aback. The sound of the flute stopped abruptly. Look back and see Zhan Zhan. Busy said in a panic: "Why did Brother Zhan come here. If it is discovered. That's how good it is."
"Since Ling'er lived in the Yuhua Hall. We don't have a secret place. Lots less contact. If. I'm not running here to find you. Then you're not going to contact me?" Zhan Zhan said jokingly. In my opinion. Lingering Concubine Niangniang seems to be very busy lately."
"How so. It's just that it's not the same anymore. I lived in the Eternal Age Palace. There are many people in the Yongnian Palace. You have to be careful in everything. Therefore, I didn't dare to contact Brother Zhan rashly." Ouyang Ying argued.
"yes. It's not what it used to be. Now you are a concubine. There's always something to avoid. Just like now. If you are found having a private meeting with me here. That's going to be miserable. What the emperor's grace is immense. What a haunting concubine. It's all going down the drain."
Of course, Ouyang Ying heard the mockery in Zhan Zhan's words. Displeasure in the heart. So he said coldly: "What do you mean by this, Brother Zhan?"
"What do you mean. You know it yourself." Zhan Zhan stretched out his hand and handed the jade flute to Ouyang Ying's hand. Go on." I hope that Miss Ouyang will not forget who gave this jade flute."
Holding the cold jade flute in his hand. Ouyang Ying's heart trembled slightly. My throat choked. I feel the urge to cry." Jade flute, Ling Qiuyun, Yuan Ting. Whose girl leans on the building to listen" (1) Yes. How could she forget. year. How she is obsessed with the sound of his flute. and how he begged him? I begged him to give this jade flute as a gift.
"Whose jade flute is flying in the dark...... Ouyang Ying will never forget it in his life." Ouyang Ying said faintly, yes. She will never forget Meng Hongye and his flute in her life. Even if she chooses to succumb to power and wealth. Chose to climb to the queen's throne. She will never forget him. She wants to boil the song "Jiang Lou Yue" he taught her into a good medicine. To solace the long years ahead. The hardships of the deep palace are lonely.
"It's good if you don't forget......" Zhan Zhan sighed softly. Then he continued quietly. I hope Miss Ouyang Ying can remember. Who saved you back then. And who is it. So that you get it all today."
"How could you forget?" Ouyang Ying's eyes welled up with tears. I'm sad because I think of the past. I also blame myself for betraying love." If it weren't for the king's rescue. Now. I'm still a kabuki wandering in the green house. How could it be turned into the youngest daughter of Ouyang Gu of Changxing County. Not to mention being able to enter the palace. Serve the king's side."
Original. Ouyang Ying was originally a singer in the Qinglou who did not sell his body. The year I met Meng Hongye. She's just a fourteen-year-old cardamom girl. Innocent. Cute and cute. She's in the mire. She is always lively and optimistic. Meng Hongye appreciates her musical talent. I also feel sorry for what happened to her. So he ransomed her out of the green house.
Later. Meng Hongye wants to travel far away. So he entrusted Ouyang Ying to his friend Ouyang Gu Mansion in Changxing County. Ouyang Ying is well-behaved and sensible. He is also diligent and studious. After being cultivated in Ouyang Gufu for a year. He is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Ouyang Gu liked it very much. And he took her as a righteous daughter. Thereupon. Ouyang Ying transformed. From a girl in a green house to the daughter of the county family.
Later. Meng Hongye returned to Zhejiang. I heard that the governor of Zhejiang was entrusted by the queen mother to secretly look for a stunning woman for the emperor. Thereupon. He and Ouyang Gu bought off the governor of Zhejiang. Send Ouyang Ying to the palace.
Originally. Ouyang Ying also knew that he was just a chess piece in Meng Hongye's hands. Know your mission when you enter the palace. However. For her love. For his dreams. To repay him for his recreation. Ouyang Ying followed Meng Hongye and Ouyang Gu's arrangement. I went all the way to Beijing without hesitation.
After entering the palace. She realized how lonely she was. I also knew that Meng Hongye's dream was as beautiful as dazzling clouds. But it's so vulnerable. Facing the temptation of the queen's throne. She hesitated. She didn't know what she was going to do. It is to continue to obey Meng Hongye's arrangement. Make a good chess piece. Or betrayal of love and kindness. Be brave and choose your life.
If you say. Meng Hongye for his dream. Dedicate her to the palace and the emperor. Let her fall into helpless despair and boundless loneliness. So. What about her own dreams. And how to achieve it. And who should make it happen? She had hesitated for a long, long time......
"These days. Miss Ouyang's letter is missing. What news have you found?" Zhan Zhan asked.
Don't. Zhan Zhan is testing her. I want to see if she is conscientious as Meng Hongye's meticulous work. Ouyang Ying thought secretly. However. But he said quietly, "I didn't find anything. However, "
Ouyang Ying deliberately paused slightly. Then he said meaningfully: "I hope Brother Zhan will listen to me. It's better to go to Yukado less. After all. This is the inner garden of the palace...... and Xiao Ziling. It is Meng Hongyu's concubine.
Listen to Ouyang Ying say this. Zhan Zhan was a little unhappy in his heart. Is he even going to be deprived of his right to secretly see Zi Ling, if he can't go to see her. Then why did he stay in the Imperial Guards as a royal guard?
Ouyang Ying may have sensed the unhappiness of the Zhan Zhan. So he said softly: "I'm also for Brother Zhan...... This time to come. There is often a sneaky little eunuch near the Yuhuatang...... If Brother Zhan goes often. I'm afraid I'll find out......"
"Little eunuch. How I haven't seen it." Zhan Zhan asked with a frown. Don't. Is it because I am too careless? Even a little eunuch didn't notice it.
Don't. Does he mean to say that she lied. Ouyang Ying was unhappy in his heart. Said coldly: "Anyway. I've already said what I need to say. Believe it or not."
Zhan Zhan also heard Ouyang Ying's unhappiness. Hurriedly explained: "Miss Ouyang misunderstood. That's not what Zhan meant. Thank you Miss Ouyang for your kindness. I'll definitely pay more attention to it in the future."
Ouyang Ying smiled slightly. said: "I have sent someone to secretly find out which palace the little eunuch is. Just wait a few days to find out who sent someone to spy on Yukado. It's just that. This time. Brother Zhan is better to be careful."
"Someone is spying on Yuhanado. So. Who do you think it will be?" Although Zhan Zhan was asking Ouyang Ying. In his heart, he expected that the Queen Mother must have sent someone to spy on Xiao Ziling. After all. The Queen Mother has always been relieved of the Xiao family.
"Could it be. It will be the Queen Mother." Zhan Zhan will tell the truth what he thinks in his heart.
"The Queen Mother. Probably not." Ouyang Ying also frowned and pondered. As far as I know. This little eunuch is not from Cining Palace."
"Perhaps. I don't know if the Queen Mother sent someone else. Of course, she knows how to hide her eyes. You don't want to send people from your palace to do such things." Zhan Zhan said.
"That's ...... Not necessarily." Ouyang Ying said ambiguously. But in my heart I wondered: Could it be. It really will be the Queen Mother. If it's really the Queen Mother. So. Why did she send someone to spy on Yukado?
The two of them were pondering to themselves. Suddenly, I heard a jumble of footsteps and a few intermittent calls from afar: "Lingering concubine Niangniang...... Empress...... Where are you?"
Ouyang was shocked. Busy signaling that the battle is gone.
Zhan Zhan was about to turn away. Ouyang Ying suddenly grabbed the placket of his clothes. Said earnestly: "I hope it will be in the future. Brother Zhan must not appear in the Yongnian Palace so abruptly again. After all. It's a matter of life and death for both of us."
Zhan Zhan nodded heavily at Ouyang Ying. Disappeared into the endless night sky......
Got the promise of Zhan Zhan. Ouyang Ying's hanging heart also fell. Or. She was really worried that Zhan Zhan would enter and leave her Yongnian Palace so recklessly. Sooner or later, one day it will ruin her plans.
When the palace ladies came looking for it. I saw Ouyang Ying leaning on the gazebo alone and pondering.
The palace maids cautiously walked behind Ouyang Ying. Ouyang didn't look back. Then he rebuked, "Why are you so screaming?"
"Return, return to Niangniang. Cining Palace sent someone to invite Niangniang to go. It is said that the Queen Mother has urgent matters to discuss." The palace maid who took the lead said in a slurch.
Concentrate:
(1) Utterance. Li bai. Listening to the Flute in the Yellow Crane Tower