Chapter Thirty-Nine: Blackwater City
Took the decoction for a few days. Quiet sickness is much better. Taking advantage of the good weather, Old Lady Qin ordered a small sedan chair. Quiet and Qin Zhao sat in a sedan chair, and Qin An followed with a gift. The group went to visit the Ruiwang Mansion fifty miles away.
There are many houses in Ruiwangfu, but they are not as grand as people imagine. It's even a little shabby.
At the door, there are upper horse stones, lower horse stones, and a pair of stone lions. But it seems to be a few sizes smaller than that of Qinghe County. Especially the stone lion, it is better to say that it is a stone dog and more vivid.
The two family members at the gate of the house were bored and napping against the stone lion. Qin An asked the sedan chair to stop by the courtyard wall. He helped Jing Jing and Qin Zhao out.
The three of them walked to the door. Qin An greeted the family: "Brother! Wake up! The family was taken aback. When he opened his eyes, he saw a young man dressed as a servant, so he casually asked, "What's the matter?" Qin An made a gesture and said: "Annoying Brother Tai to inform the little prince, just say that Qinghe Qin Mansion is here to ask for a meeting!" ”
When the family heard this, he put on a smile and said, "Butler, please stay a little longer!" And he ran into the house.
There wasn't much time, the main door was wide open, and a dozen or so retinues ran out of it. The crowd was crowded with a handsome young man wearing a golden crown.
Qin An hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down to salute, "Qin An, a slave of the Qin Mansion, knock on the prince Chitose!" The young man clasped his hands together, "Steward Qin doesn't have to be polite. ”
Qin Zhao and Jing Jing then also knelt down to give a salute. The boy smiled and helped the two children up. "Brother, sister is rare. Hurry into the house! ”
Arrived at the flower hall to wait for tea. The young man took his quiet hand and asked, "Sister, are your bones better?" Quiet didn't dare to raise his head, and said in a low voice, "It's better!" ”
The young man introduced himself and said: "My name is Zhao Ruoli, what is my sister's name?" "The name of the slave is quiet!"
The young man said: "I am friends with your young proprietor, and my sister doesn't need to have a part." Qin Zhao smiled and said, "Young Lord, what do you think of my sister?" Am I right? ”
The young man high-fived and laughed, "It's really a national color and a fragrance, and it looks like a fairy!" ”
Qin Zhao said: "If the young prince is interested, would it be good to accept him as a side concubine?" "Ruoli's expression darkened." The Emperor's House, I can't help myself! I like my sister, but if I want to take a concubine, I need my father's approval. ”
Quietly knelt down and said to Ruoli: "The life of the slave was saved by the prince, and I always dare not think about it anymore." The slave is willing to serve the prince all his life until death! ”
Ruoli helped him up and said quietly: "My sister is serious! Our palace is a place where people are not welcomed, and it is not impossible for my sister to stay for a few days! ”
Qin Zhao and Qin An were going to say goodbye and go back. Qin Zhao said: "I left my sister in the mansion, and I hope that the young prince will treat her well!" "If you leave, you should bear it.
Send Qin Zhao away, Qin An. Ruoli returned to the house. He pulled the silence to his side, as if he were looking at a treasure, and it didn't seem like he had enough. "Lord Wang!" Quietly shouted shyly.
"Don't call me the prince, call me Ruoli." Ruoli put his arm around her shoulder. "Well, if you leave, can you take Jing'er to see the scenery in the house?" Quiet said. "Okay!" Ruoli agreed.
Walking back from the gate, there is the main hall of the palace. This is the tallest of all the houses. Abruptly built on a high platform. There are dozens of steps to go up. The steps were covered with green grass, and it looked like no one had come for a few years. The main hall door is hung with a large copper lock. The keyhole has been blocked with patina. The lock body is rusty. The two can only stay on the platform in front of the main hall and enjoy the scenery.
"If you leave, why is this room locked?" Quiet asked. Ruoli sighed and said, "The king of our Rui Wangfu has been a guilty man since he was born!" ”
Quiet and frightened couldn't close his mouth. Ruoli couldn't help but smile when he looked at her surprised little appearance. "Actually, that's not bad! Idle clouds and wild cranes, there are many less conflicts of interest! Don't look at people's faces with trepidation and look up to people's snorts! ”
Silence was circled: "If you leave, why is the king guilty?" What's wrong with the kids! ”
Ruoli looked at the plaque on the top of the main hall, although it was mottled, but he could still see the vague handwriting "Prince Qinfengrui's Mansion".
Ruoli said: "Forty years ago, there was a failed rebellion in Bianzhou. My grandfather, who is the old Rui Wang, did not participate in it. But many of his subordinate officers and soldiers were caught up in the chaos. Because we are the emperor's relatives, we were not beheaded by the whole family. But this title of King Rui is a symbol of a sinner. ”
Jing Jing said: "Then you can't tell the emperor, whether the adults are wrong or not, the children are innocent!" Ruoli looked at her innocent expression, not only laughing dumbly. I really want to reason with the emperor's brother! But King Rui is strictly forbidden to leave the fiefdom! ”
"Let's go, let's go somewhere else to play!" Ruoli was quiet and got off the high platform.
Under the high platform, the pavilions and pavilions are scattered, and the wild trees are overgrown with weeds.
"How can this place be so desolate? Is there no one to live? Quietly asked.
"There are many pavilions where people live!" Ruoli said.
The silence was thundered again, "The people of this palace are so lazy!" ”
Ruoli almost lost his breath when he laughed. "Sister, you're wrong to blame people. We have the fate of the imperial court! First, you must not hide weapons privately, second, you must not practice martial arts, and third, you must not renovate the palace. ”
"After a long time, won't the house collapse?" Quiet thinking is scared. "If it falls, our sins will be gone!" Ruoli actually had a yearning look.
"The house has collapsed, where do you live?" Quiet asked.
"If it really collapses! and my people were scattered. Where to go and where to stay! Ruoli said with a smile.
Jing Jing felt that if he was the king, he was not as comfortable as Qin Yisheng, a businessman. "Let's go there and see!" Ruoli walked into a dense forest with silence.
Towering trees, covering the sky and the sun. The roads are hidden in the weeds. If no one receives it, you won't be able to get out. Ruoli picked up the quiet and walked forward. Quiet put her arms around his neck and looked at the dark forest, terrified.
Quiet teeth fought and asked, "If, if you leave." Why is it so dark here? Ruoli whispered to her, "This is called Blackwater City!" Strangers come in, dead and alive. Quietly sobbed softly and said, "I'm also a stranger, so I'm going home without my life?" Ruoli smiled and said, "I'll be fine if I hold you!" ”
Silence hugged him tightly. Leaning on his arms, he didn't dare to come out. Quietly close your eyes. I only heard the rustle of leaves in my ears. There was water dripping from the tree and falling on her face. The water was so cold, and the wind through the woods was bitingly cold. Her clothes were a little thin. I couldn't help but shiver slightly.
Ruoli stopped and caught her with his legs. Untie the burqa with one free hand and wrap the quiet person around his chest, like holding a baby in swaddling clothes. The silence felt much warmer.
It's been a long time. The two of them came to an open place. Ruoli came to a giant tree lying on its side. He let go of the silence. Quiet down and feel like you've gotten smaller. She hugged Ruoli in panic, "How have we become smaller!" ”
Ruoli patted her on the back and said, "Jing'er, don't be afraid, it's not that we're getting smaller, it's that this tree is too big." Quietly looked at the tree again. Though the tree is lying down. The high silence of the trunk had to be tilted up to see the sky at the top.
"Jing'er, our Blackwater City has arrived!" Ruoli said. Look around quietly. Except for woods and weeds. Not even a single brick, not a single tile. "Where is the city?" Quiet puzzled.
Ruoli pointed to the big tree and said, "This is our Blackwater City. As he spoke, he tapped rhythmically on the trunk. Quiet felt that the ground was trembling slightly, and Quiet pounced on it and pulled away, shouting: "The ground is moving, run, the tree will roll over and you won't be able to run away!" Ruoli calmly said, "Don't be afraid, this is not a movement of the earth, we will go into the city!" Hold me and don't move. ”
A faint cloud of smoke rose from the ground. A large hole was exposed in the ground. Quiet and Ruoli stood on a platform. In front of them were two tall gates. The gates slowly opened. Many people wore black cloaks and stood behind the city gates. Quiet was amazed.
"Let's go inside!" Ruoli walked in with a quiet hand. The men in black followed silently.
A quiet low voice asked Ruoli: "Why don't they speak." It's not all dumb, right? Ruoli leaned into her ear and said, "Because you call it quiet!" Quiet snorted and laughed.
"Following us so silently, I feel panicked!" Quiet and detached from biting his ears.
Ruoli was about to wave them away. Jing Jing took his hand and said, "Let's follow!" They're gone, and I'm even more scared! Ruoli smiled bitterly.
In the city, there are all kinds of restaurants and tea shops. It's just dimly lit. Some of the people who were not wearing black cloaks whispered to each other.
When they came to a teahouse, the shopkeeper and Xiao Er saw the two people surrounded by the man in black, and quickly knelt down and shouted: "City Lord, Madam, auspicious!" "Let them get up and prepare a meal to entertain quietly.
Meals are limited in quantity, but they are full of flavors and smells. Quiet is really hungry, regardless of the image of the fierce eat. After eating, I immediately felt embarrassed, and there were countless stunned eyes all around.
"It tastes so good, how is this dish cooked?" She had no money on her, and she felt that she needed to praise them a few words before she paid the bills. When the time comes, it won't be too embarrassing. But what happened in front of her shocked her!
The boss knelt down in front of the quiet, kowtowing like pounding garlic. The mouth is not good to speak: "Madam, I don't burn, no, I don't burn!" Xiao Er rolled his eyes directly, turned his back on his anger, and peed his pants in fright.
Jing Jing pinched his nose, frowned and said, "I can't hear what I say, what kind of brain?" If you are overjoyed, you say, "What you just said will kill them." ”
"In Blackwater. Fire is strictly forbidden! You say that their dishes are cooked, and you condemn them. The magistrate will put them to death. Ruoli said very calmly. Quiet panicked, completely panicked.
She thinks she's idle! Have a meal, what are you doing with! Quietly knelt on the ground, hugged Ruoli's waist, and said with tears in her eyes: "Lord, you just treat me as nonsense!" Spare them! ”
Ruoli took her to his lap, pointed to her nose and said, "My lady, how can you talk not count!" ”
"But, my lord! I didn't mean to! "The quiet little face is almost white.