Chapter 476: Purgatory (2)
He wanted her to know that staying by his side wasn't as good as she thought. Today's events are just one of thousands of things.
In the bath palace, the lights are faint, and the octagonal palace lamp under the corridor sways slightly with the wind, covering all the objects in the hall with a faint glow.
Changsheng was in that clear light, and his tone was not shocked, but it was a chill to the bone.
Shen Dan was shocked when he heard this, and his heart was a little sour.
She didn't know that this was a point of no return, and she saw today's scene really.
Human ...... Just listening to it is terrifying enough.
Changsheng saw her eyes flickering, but he didn't say anything, so he walked straight past her, with a faint bathing fragrance in his gestures.
"Glory and wealth are not difficult, but do you have the life to enjoy them? There are not enough people in this palace who are greedy, but they have harmed themselves, there are countless people, there is no more than you, and there is no less than one. ”
Changsheng paused word by word and lowered his tone.
Shen Dan was stunned again when she heard this, her lips trembled, as if she wanted to say something, but she didn't say anything, she just pursed her lips tightly, and stopped what she had to say.
She remained silent, silently raised the cloak in her hand, walked around behind His Highness, and gently draped it over his body.
Changsheng frowned slightly when he saw this, and then immediately unfolded.
It seems that she insisted on staying.
Changsheng walked out with his hands on his shoulders, and Shen Dan hurriedly followed.
Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.
Although Changsheng bathed, he was not ready to go to bed. He picked up the book and read it, passing the long night.
Shen Dan was originally waiting beside her, but who knows, Gonggong Chun outside the hall quietly gave her a look.
When Shen Dan saw it, he hurriedly walked out quietly and asked him what was the matter?
Gonggong Chun lowered his voice and said, "The queen asked the girl to go over and ask." ”
Shen Dan paused when he heard this, and did not move immediately.
Seeing her struggling, Gonggong Chun hurriedly said, "What are you still doing?" ”
Shen Dan hurriedly replied yes.
For some reason, after the events of the day, she was a little afraid to see the queen mother.
At this time, it was not yet dark, but the palace lights were already on, and the garden was full of light.
Shen Dan cautiously came to Cining Palace, and as soon as he entered the hall, he smelled a bitter fragrance.
That's the fragrance of medicine. She has only been in Cining Palace for less than half a month, and she can often smell such medicinal fragrances.
The queen's body is not weak, it is not strong, although it is not a serious illness, but it is a decoction that never leaves her mouth.
Niangniang's decoction was all cooked by Jiao Changqing.
Shen Dan also drank the bitter medicine to cure diseases when he was a child, but now that he is in this palace, he knows that this bitter medicine also smells so good.
Meng Xilan's long hair was loosely curled into a bun, leaning on the soft couch, wearing only a middle coat on her body, a thin veil draped over her shoulders, her face was gentle, and her eyes were closed.
Jiao Changqing and Master Jiao stood next to her, not hiding or dodging, talking to her.
"Niangniang, the source of this poison must have come from outside the palace. Moreover, this poison is colorless, tasteless, and smelly, and those who make good use of it must be veterans. ”
Meng Xilan opened her eyes when she heard this, her eyes were sharp, and they looked even more dazzling under the bright lights.
"Veteran? It seems that this man has made good use of poison. ”
"Yes, not only to make good use of it, but also to know it well."
Jiao Changqing's tone was low and his expression was serious.
"If you are a veteran, you must have traces to follow." Meng Xilan's eyes flashed with light, and her tone was condensed.
Jiao Changqing arched his hand and said: "Niangniang, for the prince, for the community, Weichen is willing to do his best." ”
"The master is willing to help, naturally it is the best." Meng Xilan said as she stretched out her hand to him.
Jiao Changqing hesitated a little when he saw this, and then raised his hand to shake her.
Harem concubines should not have skin contact with any man, not even the imperial doctor.
But at this moment, she and Jiao Changqing shook their fingers, which was a big taboo.
Could it be that the vague rumor in the palace is true?
Shen Dan didn't dare to look more, and hurriedly bowed his head.
She didn't understand, why did the queen do this? And, still in front of yourself?
Jiao Changqing then said goodbye, and Baozhu let Shen Dan step forward to speak.
Meng Xilan saw her early in the morning, but she didn't care, but shook Jiao Changqing's hand.
"How? Are you still used to being in the womb? ”
Meng Xilan sat up slightly straighter, picked up a bowl of tea, and didn't look at her.
Shen Dan replied respectfully: "Thank you Niangniang for remembering." Everything is fine with the slave and maid over there, and His Royal Highness treats the slave and maid very well. ”
She didn't know why she said that, she just blurted it out subconsciously.
In fact, Meng Xilan knew everything about her every move in the imperial womb. She just asked this sentence deliberately, and when she answered well-behaved, she knew that she could still endure it.
She knows the nature of immortality very well.
His temper is not small, but he treats the people of the palace harshly. He will only be indifferent to her, but he will not be abusive.
"It's best if you know how to be grateful." After Meng Xilan took a sip of tea, she raised her eyes and said, "During the day, in the Internal Affairs Mansion, you have also seen some of the world. ”
Shen Dan lowered his eyes and was silent, just nodded.
Such a tragic situation is absolutely unforgettable.
"When you recommended yourself to go to the prince's side, the palace did not reproach you, but fulfilled you? Do you know why? ”
Meng Xilan didn't ask people to give her a seat, but let her stand and talk.
"The slave doesn't know ......," Shen Dan replied hesitantly.
Niangniang's city is quite deep, how can she guess her intentions.
Meng Xilan pondered for a moment, only tightened the tulle on her shoulders, and said, "Because the people who stay with the prince have only two endings." Either you are glorious and walking on thin ice, or you can't die well. ”
When Shen Dan heard this, a chill ran down his back.
"The faithful will never live for himself in this life. Be faithful to the Lord and give it all you have. Unfaithful, coercive and inducement, everywhere there are benefits and traps. If you are lucky, you can live a few more days, and if you are not lucky, you will be better off than dead. Meng Xilan said this lightly.
"Shen Dan, how do you choose?"
She suddenly changed her words, causing Shen Dan to be slightly startled.
She hurriedly knelt down, kowtowed, and said, "The slave is willing to go to the soup for His Highness, and her liver and brain will be smeared." ”
Meng Xilan chuckled when she heard this: "What you said, this palace will write it down first." In the future, if you want to regret it, this palace will not spare you! ”
This light and light sentence fell on Shen Dan's heart, but it weighed a thousand pounds.
When Shen Dan left Cining Palace, his feet were like a thousand catties, and he couldn't wait to rest for a moment with every step.
She didn't come back empty-handed, the queen gave her a harp.
She gave her something but didn't send someone to escort her. The piano was so heavy that she couldn't lift it by herself, and she couldn't walk far.
On the corridor in the palace, people came and went, and those eunuchs and palace maids couldn't help but wonder secretly when they saw her like this.
Some of them knew her, and some of them didn't.
After a long while, someone was finally willing to help her and sent the piano back to the palace.
Changsheng was still reading a book, and when he saw Gonggong Chun coming in, he said, "Your Highness, Miss Shen Dan is back, and Niangniang also rewarded her with a piano." ”
Hearing this, Changsheng looked at him with a slightly displeased expression.
Will she come back? What's the matter?
Seeing him staring at him, Gonggong Chun hurriedly lowered his head and said, "Your Highness, she is the person that Niangniang fancies, and it will be useful to keep it." ”
Hearing this, Changsheng hooked the corners of his lips, and seemed to smile: "Yes, she must be a useful person." ”
Seeing that he had something to say, Gonggong Chun hurriedly lowered his head and stopped talking.
Shen Dan put the piano and returned to His Highness again.
"Did the queen mother reward you?" Changsheng asked knowingly, Shen Dan lowered his head and said, "Yes, Niangniang rewarded the slave with a piano." ”
"Oh, you're in luck."
Shen Dan bit his lip and whispered: "It's all for Your Highness." The mother said, Your Highness is tired of reading, and the slave can play the piano for His Highness to relieve his fatigue. ”
Hearing this, Changsheng just said coldly: "Your piano sound is too showy, I don't like it." ”
Shen Dan still bit his lip when he heard this, and stopped talking.
The long night is quiet, and the evening breeze is refreshing.
…
Since the Turks took over the city of Liuzhou, although they did not loot the people on the surface, they still moved the grain depot clean as soon as possible.
All those reserves of grain and grass were taken away by the Turks. And now, the new rice has not come down, and the price of old rice has been coaxed up again, and the situation is not optimistic.
As soon as Tudu left, it was a month, worry-free to raise a baby in the mansion, the joy was serious, and there was no peace every day.
The sadness on her body can still be endured without worry, but the uneasiness in her heart is what she is most afraid of.
Since the last time Wu Mingshi told her what he thought, Wuwu had never seen him again, not once.
The subordinates of this mansion gradually became familiar with the temperament of this eldest concubine.
She is a person who likes to be quiet. Moreover, I don't like extravagance, and I like simplicity in everything.
Huo Jia's fetal medicine is very useful, and although the joy is serious, the pulse is peaceful.
On this day, I sat by the window and thought of my hometown.
Mingzhu came in to serve, and when she saw that she was distracted, she whispered to comfort her.
Mingzhu brought the medicine bowl to her mouth and comforted her: "Your Highness, it's time." ”
Carefree turned his head to look, frowned slightly, and drank her hand.
Mingzhu brought candied fruit to moisten her mouth, but she shook her head.
"I drank too much, but I didn't feel bitter."
Mingzhu saw that she was sullen, so she said, "Your Highness, you have to relax your heart." ”
If she is in a good mood, the fetus in her womb will grow well.
Worry-free nodded when he heard this, and naturally knew the severity.
A whole month has passed, and the Great Khan has not returned, and it is inevitable that His Highness will feel uneasy.
"Your Highness, Lord Wu is here again today, do you want to see him?"
Worry-free frowned when he heard this.
She didn't want to see him, and if she did, he would say those things again.
Let her choose, let her be overwhelmed.
"Your Highness, the slave maid thinks that Lord Wu is not a bad person."
Mingzhu has the heart to speak for Lord Wu.
Sanssouci hesitated for a moment before saying, "Let him in." ”
Mingzhu was overjoyed when she heard this, and only said, "Yes, the slave will go and invite him in." ”
Wu Mingshi straightened his clothes and came to Her Royal Highness the Princess.
"Minister," he didn't ...... salute before he heard Wuwu say lightly: "If you still come to force me, then you don't need to say anything." ”
Wu Mingshi still saluted in a proper manner when he heard this, and then said: "Your Highness, Weichen didn't mean to embarrass His Highness, but the city bureau is like this. ”
Wu Wu stroked his lower abdomen and stood up, and said, "I can write a letter to my uncle, but the content of it will only be greetings and sympathy, and there will never be a word about the Turkic military situation." I can also introduce my uncle to the Great Khan, but they did not meet to test each other, but to make peace. ”
Wu Mingshi was stunned when she heard this, but she didn't expect her to think of this.
"Your Highness, don't you know the truth that fire and water are intolerable?"
"I understand, but please tell me about it. Who is Fire? Who is Water? ”
Wu Mingshi looked embarrassed, and only said: "Your Highness, for the Turks, our Beiyan is the land of fertile water, they have been grazing for generations, they are displaced, they like the grassland and fear the grassland, but they prefer the rich products of Beiyan!" But for Northern Yan, the Turks are fierce flames, which can easily burn the rivers and mountains of Northern Yan. ”
"Your Highness, this is the difference between fire and water. Water can extinguish fires, and fire can boil water, how are the two compatible? ”
Wu Wu looked at him with a heavy expression on his face, and stroked his lower abdomen: "The child in my womb is the face of fire and water." Lord Wu, he is the bloodline of Northern Yan and Turkic, just like the emperor of Northern Yan today, he is also the son of Northern Yan and Turkic. ”
Wu Mingshi was slightly stunned when he heard this, but he had no words to deal with it for a while.
Seeing that he had nothing to say, he couldn't help but smile lightly: "What's wrong?" Isn't Lord Wu a strategist? You are the most eloquent, how can you face me and have nothing to say? ”
Wu Mingshi suddenly smiled bitterly: "Your Highness is very smart, and Weichen has nothing to say." It's just that Your Highness, can you convince Wei Chen, can you convince the Great Khan? ”
Hearing this, Worry-Free turned around silently, leaving him with only a back.
Will she be able to convince Tu Du? Maybe......
When the child was born safely, she sent him to the Great Khan and asked him to take a closer look at the child, look at the child's immature eyebrows and eyes, and touch the child's immature little hands, and he would change his mind.
Children are innocent and need to be protected the most.
In the Turkic Sixteen and Northern Yan, how many such immature babies, they are all innocent.
Ten days later, Tu Du finally returned.
This time, he brought good news for Sansso.
Because the Turks wanted to recover the small tribes in the northwest, they would not send troops to war against the Northern Yan for the time being.
"It's just not going to war for the time being. How do you make your concubines happy? ”
Tu Du frowned slightly and patted the back of her hand: "Even if it's only for a few months, at least you can raise the baby with peace of mind." ”
She was pregnant, and she couldn't worry all day.
Carefree turned his head to look at his face, and he looked a lot thinner after a month.
"How did the sweat lose weight?" She slowed her tone and shifted the subject.
Seeing that she cared about herself, Tu Du eased his eyebrows and said lightly: "Aren't you the same." ”
His gaze slowly fell, falling on her lower abdomen.
When he left, her belly was not yet pregnant, but now, her lower abdomen was slightly bulging.
Seeing him staring at his lower abdomen, he took the initiative to hold his hand and sent it to the brazier, warming it up a little before covering his lower abdomen and caressing it carefully.