Chapter 23: Farewell

In the past, when the first emperor was there, Shi served with his beauty and helped Concubine Jing win favor.

When she was a concubine, she always held a grudge.

After the death of the first emperor, she ascended to the throne of the queen mother, and Mrs. Shi lived in a simple place, hiding in the Buddhist hall all day long, carefully, so that people could not find the slightest flaw.

No matter how much you hate, you can't deal with it blatantly......

If you punish out of thin air, I am afraid that you will be charged with "mistreating the first emperor and harem", which will cause people to criticize, and you will have no chance to start.

The north proposed to make peace, and she was happy.

"What a godsend!"

"Little slut, look at how you hide this time!"

After hiding, he was ruthless, and he was bound to make Shi Shi feel painful.

She first secretly instigated her ministers to write a letter and jointly advocate peace.

There are only two emperors left by the first emperor, one of whom is the daughter of a criminal concubine, so naturally she can't be sent to diplomatic relations.

Other than that, only Princess Yaoguang remained.

The concubine was born as a palace maid, and her position was low, and the first master had anything to do with the previous dynasty, which was like a grounding, and the power in the court was declining, where did she make half of her strength?

Everyone worshiped high and stepped low, and they all played together:

"Princess Yaoguang is worthy of a big responsibility!"

Except for the few new jinshi who have just entered the court.

So, under the gimmick of "what the people want", the hidden queen borrowed the name of Emperor Yin and openly decreed marriage.

This is open and depreciated, making people dumb to eat Coptis chinensis, and there is bitterness that cannot be said.

The Queen Mother was thinking about this good move in her heart.

And people are not as good as heaven, even if the organs are exhausted, she is only halfway to the calculation.

Kneel down to marry this trick, I never thought of it!

"Dead slut!"

When she heard the news, she was furious and threw the glass cup in her hand on the ground, smashing it with a "click".

"The Queen Mother ...... Anger"

"My son's good heart was actually taken advantage of by this!"

Everyone didn't dare to speak out, only Ying Yan whispered to persuade them.

"The Queen Mother is angry, no matter how much she tosses now, she is just a partridge in the pot, and it is difficult to fly."

The Queen Mother stared at her resentful eyes and slapped her palm on the edge of the chaise longituna.

Her anger was still unsubsiding, her expression was gloomy, and her tone of voice was very fierce.

"All the cheap maids in her palace have been released?"

"Not yet, today has just finished the reward, and tomorrow is the day of grace and release."

"The mother and son are now on the brand, and the mourning family can't be cured, so if you are a master and servant, then simply use her palace people to vent her anger......"

The vicious eyes flickered, with a sneer that gritted his teeth.

"The mourning family heard that those in Si'an Pavilion are very grateful to her!"

Ying Yan lowered her eyelids.

"The slave and maid understand."

On the fifth day of the fifth month of May, the Dragon Boat Festival.

This is the first day when Princess Xiangyang comes out of the cabinet.

A banquet in the Huayang Palace.

On the case, there are all kinds of fine wines such as mugwort wine, calamus wine, Xiongying wine, cinnabar wine, Tusu wine, etc., in the front row of each seat, there are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple ice pattern inlaid jade pots, the wine is shining, and the chips are staggered.

"I wish the emperor good health!"

Emperor Yin had just recovered from a serious illness, but he was not yet well, and his complexion was especially poor.

"Drink and feast, this is a family feast, and there is no need to be formal."

He was still gasping for breath as he said this.

"Emperor Xie!"

In the huge hall, it was not as easy to laugh and relax as before, and everyone was very restrained, except for the sound of cups and plates colliding, not even a cough.

Concubine Jing always kept her head down and ate tea quietly.

She quietly looked around, and the throne set up for the Queen Mother was always empty.

"The queen mother is sick, I, go see her!"

Everyone hurriedly stood up to greet them.

The palace people went back and forth, waiting for a drop of water, and they also hung incense sachets on their bodies and tied colorful silk around their waists.

At the place of the door curtain, there are calamus, wormwood, cypress, peach kernel, camphor, honeysuckle, mint, mulberry leaves, etc.

"The colored thread is lightly wrapped around the red jade arm, and the small charm hangs obliquely on the green cloud."

Someone whispered.

She turned her head and saw that the person who spoke was none other than Emperor Yin's concubine Concubine Feng.

Concubine Feng has been in the palace for a long time and has never been favored.

Outside Si'an Pavilion.

The red makeup is paved on the floor, and the palace people are listed, ready to go.

In the bath room, the fragrance of medicine hits people, Yaoguang soaks in the bath barrel, and the green silk on the head floats in the water, faintly floating.

The pearls pour the flowers into it, and the fragrance of the flowers is mixed with the fragrance of medicine, which is refreshing and refreshing.

"Princess, slave and maid serve you......"

At this moment, the entire Si'an Pavilion is extremely deserted inside and out, and the bridesmaids outside are silent, all of them look solemn, not smiling, and there is no joy on their faces.

The silk bamboo flute of Huayang Hall came from afar, so lively.

Yaoguang dimmed.

"Sister Jiangzhu, why did the hidden queen do this to us?"

"Am I not my father's flesh and blood?"

"Once when I saw her, I also called 'Queen Mother'."

……

The hands of the man behind him paused, not knowing how to answer.

Yaoguang couldn't help but sob.

"Silly girl, why are you crying?"

She hugged the person in front of her, very distressed.

As she spoke, she heard the sound of a secret door in the back door, accompanied by a slight lark.

"Shh......h

A vigilant gaze.

Quickly dressing Xiangyang, Jiang Zhu glanced around, and quietly walked towards the back door.

"Silent Night Thoughts."

Junzhu immediately responded.

"Shu is difficult."

The visitor was carrying a food box with vermilion lacquer and orchid, mixed with the taste of fat powder and herbs.

"Jialan, why are you?"

"There are many people here, and it is inconvenient for my master to come, so take me to see the concubine."

The two of them hurried into the inner sanctum.

Seeing that it was Jialan, Concubine Shi was also very surprised.

"Niangniang Wan'an, today's Dragon Boat Festival, my mother's mother can't get out, so I sent a slave to send a maid to my mother."

As she spoke, she presented the food box.

Concubine Shi opened it and saw that it was just a few zongzi, which were commonplace.

I saw her unscrew the bottom of the box.

Inside, is a jade carved sachet, pomegranate-shaped, Yingluo as the end, tassel as the bottom, in the middle of a few licorice.

Licorice licorice, bitter first, sweet aftertaste.

Slender fingertips, delicately rubbing.

"I'm tired to go back and tell Niangniang, I understand her intentions, and I will live up to her, I hope Niangniang will take care of her body!"

"Yes, the slave must be brought."

It was not advisable for Garan to stay long, and when he saw that the matter was done, he left in a hurry.

She followed a small path and quietly turned back to the Huayang Palace.

Xiangyang crept in.

"The Mother ......"

The long, black hair hung down on her shoulders, dripping wetly.

Concubine Shi was still stunned, but she was bluffed by Xiangyang.

"Come, boy, come here."

The beads took silk satin, draped it over the princess's shoulders, and gently held it.

A fifteen-year-old newcomer sits in front of a bronze mirror.

Shi personally greased and powdered her, dressed up, and put on the Hehuan robe sent by the inner court in accordance with the etiquette specifications.

Hands-on, careful and reliable.

In the ritual plate, a colorful pearl phoenix crown shines brightly.

She took it and put it on for her with tears in her eyes.

"Yao'er wears this phoenix crown today, she is already a wife, the mother concubine doesn't know how far she can go with you, marry someone as a bride, everything needs to be thought twice, and you must cherish yourself."

It is advisable to drink alcohol and grow old with children;

Qin Se is in the palace, and it is good to be quiet.

Xiangyang held her hand on the other side, the sorrow in his chest was gone, and the corners of his mouth were smiling.

"Mother, don't be sad, let's go together."

There was a little eunuch outside.

"Niangniang, if you delay any longer, you will miss the auspicious time!"

Concubine Shi hurriedly wiped her tears, and Jiangzhu had already finished cleaning up and dressing her up.

On the fifth day of the fifth month of May, outside the Si'an Pavilion, the sun is shining.

Xiao Natsuko opened her sharp voice and sang loudly outside.

"The auspicious time has come, please get on the sedan chair!"

In the mirror, she is in a red robe, even though she is over forty years old, she is still beautiful.

She walked over, took Yaoguang's hand, covered the dragon and phoenix with her own hands, and slowly helped out of the palace door.

Before leaving, the master and servant suddenly looked back and took one last look.

This may ...... It's already a farewell.

"Concubine Niang! Princess! ”

The voice, old and powerful, drilled into the eardrums.

I don't know when, the courtier Jixian was already standing in front of the sedan curtain.

She was slightly relieved.

"The emperor sent Ji first to send off his relatives, and it is not too bad to treat us."

Ji Xianyuan was an old minister in the court, and his family foundation was quite deep, but I don't know why, until he was here, he became a second-rank official.

He is honest and upright, although he is honest and honest as an official, he is too rigid and inflexible, so he has been an official for many years, offended a lot of people, and accumulated a lot of long-cherished grievances.

And the matter of Princess Xiangyang and his relatives is the first thing he strongly recommends!

"How is this old puppet ......?"

As soon as Xiangyang saw him, he frowned and muttered, his face full of displeasure.

"Princess, don't be rude!"

Shi leaned into her ear and whispered angrily.

She knew that even if Ji Xian was the leader, he was the only one who had no selfish motives among the ministers who wrote and kissed.

"Master Ji is a good person."

"But the mother ......"

"No, but! Princess, we must learn to distinguish between right and wrong, and not be confused by superficial phenomena. ”

"Jixian, not our enemy."

Yaoguang was silent, then nodded helplessly.

The sedan chair for the wedding has long been paved with red felt, just for a good omen.

After taking a photo, Ji immediately stepped forward and rode on a horse.

"Departure ......"

With a singing, people rushed forward like swimming dragons, and the scene of ten miles of red makeup was silent at the moment.

The sun is blazing, shining on people's faces through the beaded curtains, and the face is full of red light.

The scenery is bleak.

On the edge of the palace wall, the residual paint of the sandwich wall peels off, the flowers under the eaves are still gorgeous, the slanting sun is mottled, and the shadows of a group are swaying.

"Mother! You see! ”

In the direction of Huayang Palace, the Dragon Boat Festival salute roared.

Thousands of doors and nine Mo flowers are like snow, flying over the palace wall and knowing themselves.

Inside the Huayang Palace.

Everyone watched the salute, and only heard a jingle of pearls and rings.

The masters of each family were supported by the palace maids and sat down again.

Concubine Jing asked to go out to sober up, and with Emperor Yin's permission, she came out of the side hall and looked in the distant direction.

"Did you take it all?"

Jialan served on the side and replied:

"Don't worry, the concubine said that she understands Niangniang's mind and hopes that he can see each other again one day."

Standing on the stone steps and looking up at the sky, it was a cloudless red.

The sunlight refracted into the eyes, floating a bright halo, which stimulated people's eye circles and pain, but never shed tears.

She pulled out her handkerchief and carefully wiped the corners of her eyes.

"Let's go, it's windy, it's time to go in."

Two months later.

The princess's wedding procession went to Saiguan.

Within the gate, there is an inn with white walls and black tiles, which specializes in receiving people who live in the official family.

Ji Xian reined in the horse, raised his hand to stop, and immediately came to the sedan chair.

"Princess, the front is the Saiguan, it's not early, let's stop here for one night, and we'll go out tomorrow."

After two months of bumps, the bones of the mother and daughter have long been broken, and they are looking forward to arriving soon.

But at this moment, a desolation suddenly hit my heart.

"Everything has a worker-sama."

Stopping the sedan chair, the group of people and horses were orderly and slowly walked into the inn.

The matchmaker accompanying the palace came over.

"Mother, I don't want them to ......"

Xiangyang is half fear, half grievance.

She only felt that these people were hidden spies!

"Okay, the mother concubine and the pearl will help you go."

She was led only by her relatives, lowered her head, and cautiously, step by step, stepped into the attic.

Along the way, although it is all official, it is inevitably very tired.

After dinner, after bathing with strong spirits, Xiangyang fell asleep.

In the evening, Xiangyang had a dream.

She dreamed that when she was a child, in the Yin Palace, it was also such weather, the grass grew and the warbler flew, and the mother concubine accompanied her to put paper kites in the garden, and the paper kite flew and flew, flew out of the high wall, floated to the sky, and turned around, the mother concubine was looking at her and laughing.

"Boom!"

Just as she was happy, the long thread broke.

I just felt that as soon as my hand was loosened, the kite fell down in a flutter.

"Mother!"

Xiangyang's legs shook dazedly.

When she woke up from the dream, she felt hot sweat on her back, and she was full of sorrow, and she flipped over a few times one after another, and kicked off half of the quilt before she felt the heat disperse.

A chill hit his back, and he had a few more dreams in a row.

"Princess...... Princess......"

The voice seemed to come from out of the sky.

"Princess! Wake up......"

When she heard someone shouting, she woke up with a shudder, like a soul returning to its place.

Zhu smiled and raised the bead curtain.

"The princess is awake and sleeps well?"

Her voice was light, mixed with joy, like a lark in the mountains.

"There was a spring rain last night, and Lord Ji said that after passing the pass, there will be no official road, and I am afraid that the road will not be easy to walk, so I must meet the north today, so I must set off early."

When I woke up from a big dream in Xiangyang, I only felt stunned in my heart.

Stunned, I listened to the chatter of the beads.

"Sister, wait for me to wash up."

Taking advantage of the breakfast time, she walked alone to the edge of the porch.

A cool breeze slowly blows across his cheeks, and the tip of his nose pours in fresh, moist air.

When you look down, the willow trees flutter by the gatehouse of the guest house, sprouting new shoots.

As far as the eye can see, the tiled houses in the field of vision are staggered and uneven, and after the baptism of this night rain, all of them present a new and bright scene.

"Weicheng is light and dusty, and the guest house is green and willow-colored."

There were two more sentences, but she refused to read them again.

"Let's go...... Departure ......"

Ji Xian's old and vigorous voice came from the front.

"Mother, what kind of man is Helian Jiayi?"

Concubine Shi smiled and gently stroked her hair with her fingertips, looking gentle and loving.

"I haven't seen him either, but ......"

She suddenly remembered what Concubine Jing had said.

"The eyebrows and eyes are clear, the eyes are bright, not very white, tender and handsome, but there is a sonorous air of a man."

"And how do you know?"

"The mother just thinks that Xiangyang is so beautiful and moving, and the husband must not be bad."

Xiangyang leaned into her arms and giggled.