In the blink of an eye, it is the Lantern Festival. %&*";

All kinds of lanterns were hung in the palace, and the emperor feasted hundreds of officials and concubines in the Linghua Garden, as well as lion dances, lantern festivals and riddles, gongs and drums were noisy, and it was very lively.

Ziling hates noisy places the most, she would rather sit in the study and steal half a day of leisure, read books and play kites, stay away from the hustle and bustle, and watch the rights and wrongs of Hongchen.

I wanted to tell the Queen Mother for leave and excuse her illness, but Concubine Nai came to invite her early, saying that she didn't dare to see each other for many days, and now it was the Lantern Festival, and she was able to get out of the Cold Moon Palace, hoping that Ziling would accompany her to Linghua Garden to be lively and lively, and it would be good to breathe.

Ziling couldn't refuse, so she changed into palace clothes, and went to Linghua Garden with Concubine De and Yu'er.

When I arrived at Linghua Garden, I saw that it was crowded, the ladies of the hundred official families chatting on the seats, and the children were playing in the garden, guessing lantern riddles, watching lanterns, and watching lion dances.

The emperor and some royal families and concubines had a banquet in the star-picking building. Ziling didn't want to go upstairs, she just wanted to walk around the garden, see if she could meet her mother and sister-in-law, and talk about the pain of lovesickness.

Concubine De said: "My sister has to go today, it was I who caused my sister to be grounded and fall out of favor, and I have always been reluctant to go, so I must let my sister see the emperor today." It is rare for us to see the emperor on weekdays, and today is a good time. Even if my sister shows up in front of the emperor, so that the emperor will not forget her sister. ”

As she spoke, her eyes gradually turned red, wiped the corners of her eyes, and continued: "I have fallen out of favor, I have no virtue and no appearance, and I know that I am no longer in favor of saints. I know that my sister is disdainful of competing for favor, but I hope that my sister will think about our Yu'er...... If my sister doesn't go, my sister won't be able to kneel for a long time. As she spoke, she knelt down.

Zi Ling hurriedly hugged her: "Sister, don't be like this, Zi Ling just go." ”

Yes, Concubine De didn't know that the real reason why she was grounded was because she said the word "Su Zirong", so she was very guilty, and in order to reduce her guilt, Ziling had to go to the Star Picking Tower.

When I went upstairs, I saw Meng Hongyu from a distance, ^ I haven't seen him for a long time, he is still as handsome as ever, not only does he not feel sad, but he seems to be more energetic.

That's right, since ancient times, it has been the amorous who hate more, and a king like him who is as affectionate as him doesn't know what love is. What's more, he has a beautiful flower, how can he be sad for her Xiao Ziling? If he would be sad for a woman, then he would not be Meng Hongyu!

Zi Ling stepped forward and greeted him: "Zi Ling has seen the emperor, may the emperor be blessed." ”

He nodded slightly, and said lightly: "Concubine Xiao doesn't need to be polite, please take a seat." ”

Now, she is just her "Xiao Guifei"!

There was an empty table in the hands of Bai Rushuang, and Zi Ling took a seat. When he looked back at the door, he found that Concubine De had quietly left at some point.

Ziling is grateful to Concubine De, who has really changed a lot since she was beaten into the cold palace. She is really sincerely repentant, not only does she not resent Ziling for robbing her Yu'er, but she also treats Yu'er well in every way. Zi Ling saw all this in his heart. They have the same ordinary appearance, they have a common "daughter" Yu'er, and after a few days of interaction, Ziling feels that she is gradually getting closer to her, like sisters.

In this deep palace, maybe they can really rely on each other?

Zi Ling occasionally drank a little wine, but he was there and the spirit was not there, and the fugue was too empty. The indifference in her eyes, the indifference in her eyebrows, it seems that the singing and dancing noise at the banquet has nothing to do with her, she has her own paradise world.

In order not to make Concubine De sad, Zi Ling decided to sit for a while longer and not leave in a hurry, otherwise, she would have left a long time ago.

Bai Rushuang turned around and said earnestly to Ziling: "It's rare for my sister to come out for a walk today, my sister toasts my sister with a cup, I wish my sister a quick relief, a happy mood, and I hope my sister will appreciate her face." ”

Zi Ling picked up the wine glass: "Where is it, it is my sister who is willing to appreciate her face, sister, I will do it first as respect!" As he spoke, he drank it all. Then, pour another glass of wine and return to the white frost, and drink it all.

On the seat, Meng Hongyu tilted his head sideways and talked and laughed with his close ministers, and Zi Ling poured a full wine to salute him. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Zi Ling coming, but he didn't look back.

Standing with the wine glass for a while, Zi Ling gradually felt bored, and interrupted their conversation and laughter disrespectfully: "Zi Ling respects the emperor with a glass." Then he drank it all.

He didn't stop talking, he didn't look back, he just picked up the glass in his hand and drank it down, then put it down.

From beginning to end, he didn't look back at Ziling!

Zi Ling's heart was cold, and he stood in place in embarrassment, squeezing the empty cup tightly, and his heart ached like a knife.

However, she quickly adjusted her mood, smiled lightly, and said goodbye: "Zi Ling is not feeling well, so she will retire first." I hope the emperor will forgive his sins. Then she turned away resolutely.

There was a sneer from Concubine Shu behind him: "When I think of the family banquet on Chinese New Year's Eve, my sister's zither played really well." Why are you in a hurry to leave today? I won't play a song for everyone. ”

That damn woman! Is she reminding her that "the present is not what it used to be"?

Zi Ling didn't hear it, walked to Liu Qingshi's table, and said to Liu Qingshi with a chuckle: "Liu Yushi is really a good goddaughter!" Sister Shufei is not only beautiful, but also has both ability and political integrity. With such a daughter, Liu Yushi is really a blessing! ”

Liu Qingshi's face was red and white for a while.

Zi Ling left suddenly.

Ziling and Concubine De walked slowly on the way back to the palace, Yu'er was already sleepy, Xiaoru hugged her, and she slept on Xiaoru's shoulder.

On the way, Ziling thanked Concubine De, but never mentioned the embarrassing episodes during the banquet. Did he really hate her that much, she thought? Otherwise, why would she be so disgraced?

Thinking about it, Zi Ling's heart hurts.

But when I think about it, it's ridiculous that a big man has held a grudge for so long because of a woman's unintentional words!

Ziling couldn't help but chuckle, and Concubine De asked suspiciously, "What is my sister laughing at?" ”

Zi Ling said: "It's nothing, just remembering a joke told by Concubine Shu during the banquet." ”

Concubine De said disdainfully: "Does Concubine Shu still tell jokes?" I think she's a joke in itself. ”

After saying that, they couldn't help but laugh.

At the gate of the Cold Moon Palace, after Zi Ling said goodbye to Concubine De, Zi Ling slowly walked on the way back to the palace.

Suddenly, she didn't want to go back to Yongle Palace, that luxurious cage, she wanted to go home, she wanted to see the outside world, she wanted to wander the world with a book, and she wanted to rely on the sky to fight the sword to get revenge. However, how do you get out of the palace? Zi Ling knew that it was even more difficult to get out of the palace than to ascend to the sky! Perhaps, she will never be able to escape this huge cage in her life, unless she dies!

Looking up at the sky, the moon of the Lantern Festival is as round as a silver plate, and the ground is full of clear light like the frost in front of Li Bai's bed, exuding a faint sense of homesickness.

To the moonlit night. The melodious sound of the piano came from the Cold Moon Palace, it was the guqin, a song "Mountains and Flowing Water".

Zi Ling stopped, stood quietly under the palace wall, listened carefully to the towering mountains and gurgling water, and the loneliness of "bosom friends are hard to find" and "everyone is drunk and I wake up alone" revealed in the sound of the piano deeply infected her.

As if talking to herself, she asked faintly, "Whose sound is this?" Like a phoenix seeking a phoenix, like a son expecting a boya. ”

Xiaoru said: "Back to Niangniang, this is the sound of Concubine Rong's piano." She plays the piano so well! ”

It turned out to be her! Zi Ling's mind came up with a pretty figure shuttling among the roses, and a pair of eyes as light as autumn water.

Only such a woman can play such a beautiful piano, right?