The remoteness and cleanliness of Fahua Temple make this sultry summer less difficult.

Although it was no better than the palace, there were no herds of slaves and maidservants and endless ice, and there was only a straw mat and mosquito nets in the house. However, there are many trees planted in the courtyard of the temple, and during the day, there are patches of greenery to cool off the heat. At night, the climate in the mountains becomes cooler, but there are more mosquitoes.

The Meng family has prepared herbal incense to repel mosquitoes in advance, and as long as they are lit in the house, mosquitoes will not come in and bite indiscriminately.

In the past, in the palace, Meng Xilan rarely slept well, she was either awakened by nightmares, or she was dragged down by her complex emotions and couldn't sleep peacefully.

But after living here, Meng Xilan slept well every night.

When I wake up at dawn, I always feel refreshed.

When she was in a good mood, her complexion also improved.

When Jiao Changqing came to see her, a slightly satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Niangniang's complexion is much better, and your pulse is also very peaceful, it seems that ...... You've come to the right place. ”

There was something meaningful in his tone.

"It's not in the palace at this time, the master should call my name." Meng Xilan knew that he had been worried about himself all along.

"Uh, Weichen doesn't dare."

In the past, she was Concubine Lan, but now she is a concubine, and he can't cross the line. Moreover, if he called her name directly, he was afraid that he would not be able to help but have any untouched affection for her. That would be too dangerous! After all, he is the imperial doctor, and she is the master.

"Master, you don't have to be angry with me, you have helped us a lot, and there are ...... Lord Lingzun. ”

Meng Xilan wanted to speak and stopped, only to feel that what she was going to say next was too sensitive.

Jiao Changqing lowered his eyes and looked at the stone steps under his feet, and said lightly: "Those who know the times are Junjie." Now, my father has resigned from his official position in the Tai Hospital and has gone home with his apprentice. ”

Meng Xilan paused, her eyes flashed, and she said with guilt: "I'm sorry......"

"Don't say that, mother...... Wechen can't afford it. Jiao Changqing also stopped, looked at her, and then said.

Meng Xilan shook her head again and again: "No, I owe you a word of sorry." However, I don't think I have a chance to apologize to Lord Ling Zun personally, and I hope you can help tell me. The original thing was a last resort. ”

Jiao Changqing saw her with a serious and serious expression, so he nodded: "The minister knows." It's rare for Niangniang to stay away from right and wrong, to be quiet, and don't worry about being sad for Weichen anymore. ”

To be honest, he was very happy to see her so good, ruddy, and refreshed.

"A lot of things have happened in the palace recently, do you want to know?"

For some reason, Jiao Changqing suddenly said this, but after he finished speaking, he regretted it.

Meng Xilan's eyebrows moved slightly, and she only shook her head and said, "I'm outside the palace, and I can't get out of anything, so it's better not to know if I know." ”

In fact, she knew in her heart that if something happened to Zhou Youchen or the Meng family, she would know it as soon as possible. Except for them, she must not care about anyone else or anything else.

"It seems that Niangniang has really relaxed her heart this time."

In the past, she hated to hold everything in her hands and keep it in her heart. And now, her attitude seems to have changed.

It's okay like this, it's better for her to live a quiet life like this, than to be as reckless as before, always hurting herself intentionally or unintentionally.

The two of them continued to walk on the stone steps, and the road in front of them had been winding down the hill for a long time, and there was no end in sight.

The two of them walked for a while, and Jiao Changqing asked lightly: "Niangniang, I heard that you are going to practice in Fahua Temple for three years." Then, after three years, you still have to go back to the palace...... Is that right? ”

Meng Xilan saw that he asked bluntly, and replied honestly: "The three-year appointment was originally a helpless move. However, only three years of freedom is not easy for me, so as long as the emperor does not forget me. I'll go back anyway, when the time is right......"

Hearing this, Jiao Changqing turned his head to look at her, and said in a trance: "Rong Weichen said something that should not be said, once you return to the palace, Niangniang, you will face not only the emperor, but also the entire court and the entire harem." ”

"Thank you master for the reminder, but the emperor, no, Chen'er is still waiting for me, I can't lie to him."

In a trance, she still remembered that Zhou Youchen had told her again and again that he wanted to be with her for the rest of his life.

So, no matter where she is now, one day, she will have to go back.

Meng Xilan looked up at the sky, the flowers bloom and fall, it is one year, and three blooms and three falls are three years.

Three-year ...... Three-year ...... Meng Xilan has completely come to her senses, and she will not see Zhou Youchen again in the past three years, and she also hopes that he will not come to see her.

However, this hope does not seem realistic. This place is not far from the capital, but it is not close, if Zhou Youchen wants to come, no one can stop him.

Gradually, Meng Xilan's thoughts drifted farther and farther away.

Will he come? Won't it come?

Thinking about it, she couldn't help but raise her hand and pinch her eyebrows.

"What's wrong with Niangniang?" Jiao Changqing saw that her expression had changed, so he asked.

Meng Xilan shook her head: "It's okay." It's really hot today. ”

Jiao Changqing did not forget to remind her: "Niangniang is weak, she should not be greedy for cold, even if she feels hot, she must be patient." ”

Her body is most afraid of the cold, even in summer, she should pay more attention.

Meng Xilan has no symptoms of lower abdominal colic recently, but she knows that she still has the toxins of cold incense poison in her body. As Jiao Changqing said, she may not be completely cured for the rest of her life.

A few days later, Qiao Huiyun took Brother Yun to Fahua Temple to pray for blessings, and by the way, he came to visit Meng Xilan, who had not been seen for a long time.

Seeing Brother Yun, Meng Xilan was always the happiest.

She reached out to pick up Brother Yun, but found that she was about to lose her arms.

Brother Yun hugged her neck and said sweetly, "Auntie, hug ......"

Meng Xilan tried her best again, but she still couldn't hold it.

Seeing this, Qiao Huiyun hurriedly stopped her and said, "Don't be reckless, this kid is heavier than you think!" ”

Meng Xilan sighed helplessly: "Auntie has no strength." ”

Yun Ge'er raised his head to look at her, and when he saw her smiling, he threw himself into her arms and coquettishly behaved again.

Seeing this, Qiao Huiyun couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "It's not in vain that you loved him so much before, every time he sees you, he is always willing to be close to you." ”

Meng Xilan stroked Brother Yun'er's little face and smiled slightly.

At this moment, there is nothing that makes her happier than seeing Brother Yun.

Yun Ge'er was very interested in everything in Fahua Temple, and the staff master also said that he was a child with Buddha fate, and gave him a jade Guanyin that had opened the light.

At night, Meng Xilan and Brother Yun slept together, while Mrs. Meng and her daughter-in-law talked about trivial matters at home.

Meng Xilan gently patted Yun Ge'er's little belly and coaxed him to sleep, and when he fell asleep, she withdrew her hand and looked at his sleeping face quietly. The gaze is shining for a while, gloomy for a while, implying complex emotions.

Brother Yun, Brother Yun, please grow up quickly, become a man who stands up to the sky and the earth as soon as possible, and protect this family for your aunt, okay? She silently recited these words in her heart, only hoping that Brother Yun in her dream could hear it, and then keep it firmly in her heart.

The memories of the past life are like accumulated luck, but the future life is already unpredictable.

Those bloody memories couldn't help her anymore.

Summer solstice and autumn are coming, autumn and winter will come, and it is the end of the year.

My grandmother said that the emperor had promulgated a new policy to reward peasants, so that this year's grain harvest in various places was good, and everyone could spend the New Year in peace.

Seeing that it was about to come to Chinese New Year's Eve, Old Mrs. Meng intended to let Meng Xilan return to her home to reunite with her family, but she shook her head and refused.

"Grandmother, I am a person who leads the cultivation, and I can't easily leave this Fahua Temple for half a step, unless there is an emperor's decree...... That would be too much trouble. ”

Old Madam Meng frowned when she heard this: "However, you haven't been home for the New Year for many years." ”

Family reunion, family joy, that kind of long-lost excitement she hasn't felt for a long time.

"There will always be opportunities in the future." Meng Xilan replied lightly.

On Chinese New Year's Eve, Meng Xilan was not alone in keeping the New Year, and Zhulu and Zhuqing were by her side.

The vegetarian food in the temple is very light, and Zhulu specially made a few delicate snacks and placed them on the table, wanting to add more festive atmosphere here.

In the middle of the night, there was a sudden wind outside, and the cold wind blew in through the cracks in the window, Meng Xilan felt that her shoulders were cold, and she couldn't help but tighten the cloak on her body, and Zhu Lu hurriedly added a lot of charcoal to the stove.

Suddenly, there was a "bang" in the courtyard, as if something had been knocked down.

Zhu Qing hurriedly went out to check, but who knows, but saw Gao Fu's face.

He was walking in front with a lantern, but he accidentally tripped over a rock and almost fell.

"Little Lizi......" Zhuqing almost exclaimed.

Gao Fuli hurriedly "shh ”

Zhu Qing was stunned when he heard this, and then laughed again.

The emperor is here, and she will be very happy with her master.

Zhou Youchen was wearing a black coat and a hood, covering most of his face, making it difficult to see his expression.

Zhu Qing was about to kneel and kowtow, but saw him wave his hand.

Gao Fuli continued to lead the way in front, and Zhou Youchen walked in without saying a word.

Meng Xilan was sitting in front of the stove, feeling a cool breeze on her back, thinking that Zhuqing was back.

"What's going on out there? Did the wildcat play around and knock over something? ”

No one behind him replied, but Zhulu suddenly stood up and exclaimed at the door. "Nine...... The Emperor ......"

Meng Xilan's shoulders trembled slightly, and she couldn't help lowering her eyes, and secretly said in her heart: He really came.

He came to see her on Chinese New Year's Eve, is this the best gift for the New Year?