I was about to fall asleep that night, but I woke up again, and my pillow was always wet, and at last I could not see a tear in the corner of my eye. The face reflected in the mirror was bleak and gloomy, and my eyes were red and swollen, and I unconsciously picked up the fat powder and applied heavy makeup for the first time in my life.

Such a refined makeup is painted for the world to see. I don't know how stupid and naïve I was at the time, and what confidence I had to say the words "women are those who please themselves" to Concubine Shu. It's really ridiculous, I don't know how high the earth is.

Zong Zhengxu asked Meng Deng for orders to accompany me on the tour of the canal for three days. For the remaining twenty-four hours, we didn't say a word. Often, when he says a sentence first, I guess what he means, and I don't have to answer; Or maybe I'm just a little moved, and he already knows what I'm going to do.

This understanding is so ironic and pathetic that it seems to be a desolation growing very slowly in my heart, and when this desolation covers my soul, perhaps I will never be miserable and confused again.

For two whole days, we did not go anywhere, but we distributed grain and rice at that stage, which was bought with the money from the pawn of my hairpin ring jewelry. Looking at the long queue of people, listening to the chanting Chitose, and finally someone recognized me as the masked woman who bounced the pipa that night, and I had no time to explore, these were the games of chess that Zong Zhengxu began to work on in what year and month. Whether we were scattered that night or he left on his own, how could the owner of the theater reassure me that a stranger was representing the whole theater, and why the pipa of the harp girl suddenly broke so that I could dominate and show off my skills in public......

If it had been, I might have questioned and debunked, but at this moment, the truth is clear, and everything is irrelevant. Lianghong, Fanye, and Hu Ru are already well known, Lianghong's Lingyue Emperor Ji is kind-hearted and talented, and the great Honglu of Pan Ye is also compassionate and is a gentleman. Zong Zhengxu and I are already well-known, and the goal has been achieved, which is enough.

The days after returning to the palace were not so difficult. It's just that it is gradually the season of chanting "Jinjing Wutong autumn leaves are yellow, and the bead curtain does not roll up the frost at night", and sometimes I can't help but pick up the sentence "The smoked cage jade pillow has no color, and I listen to the Nangong clear leakage". The palace of Autumn Hunt has also been built, but the only people in the harem are the queen, the concubine, Fanjin and me.

On the day of the banquet, the autumn was crisp, the queen sat beside Meng Deng and smiled Yan Yan, the concubine drank and drank herself expressionlessly, and Fanjin always looked in one direction and never looked away. I only chewed the food slowly, but I didn't know the taste, but the tip of my nose always seemed to smell a smell of blood and dust.

Putting down the chopsticks and chopsticks, she was about to resign, but Concubine Shu suddenly stood up with a blushing face, looking like a colorful glow, and she was amazingly gorgeous: "Your Majesty, the concubine respects you-"

It was a nighttime custom, and no one was surprised in the room. I also narrowed my gaze and pressed my words for the time being. Concubine Shu walked to Meng Deng's side, picked up the wine jug on the table and poured it slightly, listening to the sound was not full; Gently picked up his jade cup, looking shy and timid: "I respect the emperor's old age and peace, and everything goes well." ”

Meng Deng smiled and nodded, not raising his glass.

"Erjing Emperor has a long life, and longevity is the same as the sky."

Concubine Shu's eyes were flowing, her charm was natural, the wine cup was slightly lowered, and she looked straight at Meng Deng: "Three respects, the country is prosperous overnight, and I wish the world to be peaceful." ”

As soon as these words came out, I could hear the sound of the clothes of all the ministers under the ranks raising their heads in unison. The curvature of Meng Deng's mouth was fixed in place, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he expanded his smile after a while: "Concubine Ai has the world in her heart, and she is worthy of being Emperor Lianghong." Compared with those vulgar fans, they have the posture of women. I am very happy," he picked up his glass and touched it lightly with the concubine, "Thank you for your kindness." ”

The queen sat upright on one side, not squinting; At the feast, the ministers drank their own wines, and did not toast with them; I'm also happy to be idle, just waiting for the opportunity to leave. His gaze had not yet fully withdrawn from the banquet, and he was sweeping to Zong Zhengxu's figure. I was going to skip it as if nothing happened, but I realized that he was looking at me, as if he was ...... Make the eye color?

I looked at him for some reason, but before I understood what he meant, I first caught a soft sound in my ears, which seemed to come from afar; The voice was approaching, and it sounded like —

"Report-" The panicked sound of the announcement disturbed my thoughts, and an attendant ran in in a panic and knelt down on the ground: "Report, report, the emperor, Hu Ru's army is coming!" ”

Everyone in the court was stunned, and even a few generals were quite a little bit talkative. Meng Deng asked "what" in disbelief, and then stood up in a hurry: "Captain Matthew, Captain Zhu, you two immediately lead the troops to resist!" ”

The two had no choice but to take the order, gritted their teeth and rushed out of the hall. After struggling to settle down, Meng Deng turned his head to look at the queen: "Queen, you and Concubine Fanjin," and turned to me again, "And Emperor Lingyue, go back to the palace immediately!" Come! Escort the queen and others back to the palace! ”

However, the queen has not yet had time to be blessed, the servants have not had time to walk on the high platform, and the most important thing is that before the concubine has time to walk back to her seat, a feather arrow shot out of nowhere and went straight towards Meng Deng.

For a while, everyone was dumbfounded, Meng Deng was also shocked and froze in place, everyone's eyes followed the feather arrow to the dragon chair, and stared at the tip of the arrow that all entered his chest-

At the last moment, Concubine Shu blocked the fatal blow for Meng Deng.

Tightly clutching the placket of the clothes that came out of the blood, Concubine Shu was immediately held in Meng Deng's arms, and there was a mournful and sad voice from the opposite side, "Mother!" Meng Deng was at a loss to touch Concubine Shu, but his hand trembled and he didn't know where to fall. Concubine Shu's eyebrows frowned, and when she saw this, she grabbed Meng Deng's hand, and her words were fragmented by pain: "Emperor, Emperor, ...... Emperor"

"Lady, Lady......" Meng Deng shook it back, as if he had used great strength, his fingertips were white, and he was still trembling.

"Your Majesty...... Concubine, concubine body before death, please ......" breathing extremely hard, Concubine Shu looked at Fanjin who was lying on her body and weeping, and turned her gaze back, regardless of Fanjin, she shook her head desperately: "Please agree to Fanjin and Zong Zhengxu's marriage......"

Meng Deng's expression changed immediately, and the whole person seemed to be stagnant even breathing, completely still. The noise suddenly became louder, and when he turned his head, he saw that the defense line had been broken at some point, and Hu Ru's soldiers had rushed into the court, but Huan Ke was nowhere to be seen.

"Your Majesty......" I turned my eyes to look at Concubine Shu, who couldn't hold back her tears, and Meng Deng's attention was also drawn back to her, but she didn't hide her emotion after hearing a certain word: "Miaoxiang, please ...... you"

Miao Xiang, this is the name of Concubine Shu. Meng Deng hung his head, his expression was dark, the two of them seemed to be a world of their own at the moment, and they didn't know that the outside world was chaotic.

After a long time, Meng Deng raised his head, his tone was indifferent, and he gritted his teeth and nodded: "Okay." I promise you. ”

"Thank you, ...... Emperor" finally unloaded the big stone in her heart, and Concubine Shu was about to faint immediately, and she looked at her because of Fanjin's unstoppable crying, but her eyes were scattered, and it was difficult to gather.

The pale face smiled at Fanjin, this smile was extremely comforting and gratifying, I never thought I would see such a look on Concubine Shu's face. Speechless, Concubine Shu patted Fanjin's hand very slowly, and finally couldn't support it, and leaned in front of Meng Deng unconscious.

Although the relationship with Concubine Shu's aunt and nephew is just unworthy of the name, seeing her die of fragrant jade, my heart can't help but feel a touch of bitterness and sadness. Human life is so light and fleeting.

With a silent sigh, I was about to step forward to pull up the brocade, but a soldier who had been standing beside me without moving suddenly turned around and swung a knife at me.

I didn't expect it, I was completely stunned, and I only stiffened and watched the blade like a broken bamboo, the blade like autumn frost, and rushed down at me.

At this time, there was chaos in the hall. Zong Zhengxu is far away at the table, it is difficult to say whether he can see this scene, and he will definitely not be able to save me; Huan Ke is still nowhere to be seen; In my panic, I was dragged backwards by the end of the warp, staggering a few steps, narrowly avoiding the blade, and saw that it had struck deep marks on the stone slab.

This person is clearly a soldier of the night, how to attack me. Unless......

My heart was cold, I turned my head to look at Meng Deng, his face was indifferent and cold, and he had already let go of Concubine Shu and got up. In the distance is the queen's back and the brocade that was forcibly dragged away. It was him, it was Meng Deng who wanted to kill me, and if he took advantage of this chaos to put me to death, he could blame Hu Ru. swallowed the cry for help that I wanted to blurt out, and Qu Zhonglan Tang and I dodged left and right, but we were finally forced to a dead end, and there was no way back.

With another straight slash, I closed my eyes tightly, but I heard Lan Tang cry out in pain, and felt warmth sprinkled on the back of my hand. In a panic, Lan Tang had already fallen to the ground. She was stabbed for me.

Wailing the name of Lan Tang, I wanted to help her but couldn't, and in the blink of an eye, the song finally stopped in front of me.

Holding back my tears, I pushed her away while she was unprepared, and I couldn't tell whether I was running or looking for someone, and I clung to the wall behind me.

Today, I am afraid that it will be difficult to escape this fate. I really didn't expect that I, Xiao Yuemu, would die in the night. Now I just hope that Qu can finally survive in a desperate place and live in peace for the rest of his life.

No longer dodging, not closing my eyes, I looked straight at the soldier, watching the broadsword swing at me one last time. I don't know why on the bridge, if I am unrecognizable, can my mother still deny me?

In a trance, the sound of rapid wind breaking flashed in his ears, and a white light flashed between his pupils, and he seemed to have encountered resistance, so he stopped immediately. Looking away, it was the tail of the white feather arrow that trembled up and down, and the night soldier stared at him, and turned his head to look at the place where the arrow came from in disbelief, but he fell to the ground with a bang.

Inch by inch, I turned my head to look, first a white horse, and then a strong bow upward, which was being flexibly transferred to the other hand, and the free hand was clearly marked, and the palm was facing up.

Huan Ke.

Dressed in armor, a relieved smile on the corner of his mouth, he used his body to block all the eyes attracted by him, and stretched out his hand to hand me over.

Pressing the urge to cry, I gritted my teeth and put my hand in his palm, and effortlessly turned on the horse, looking as if I had been kidnapped, but in fact I was completely protected by him.

Bowing his head and smiling at me, Huan Keyang spurred his horse out of the court, walked not far away and whistled, and soon Hu Ru's soldiers gathered over.

Turning the horse's head towards the direction of the banquet, and waiting until Meng Deng walked out of the court with his ministers like ashes, Huan Ke smiled lightly and announced loudly: "I heard that Emperor Ji Hui of Lianghong Lingyue has a blue heart, and she is immortal, and Huan Ke admired it early. When I saw it today, I was really shocked. It is a pity that such beauties are confined to the night, and Huan Ke respectfully led the emperor to go to Hu Ru to see all the beautiful rivers and mountains. The Emperor of the Night doesn't have to send it anymore. The mountains are high and the waters are far away, he will meet again in the future, and Huan Ke will say goodbye! After saying that, he rode his horse away, ignoring the shouts of Meng Deng and the ministers behind him.

The moment I turned around, I seemed to sweep Zong Zhengxu in a hurry, but I couldn't see my face clearly from a distance; I can't help but think of Lan Tang again, I have always had some life with her these days, and she actually blocked the knife for me, because I died.

As if I had been slammed into a blow, I was terrified and couldn't care about the side things, grabbed Huan Ke's arm, and almost couldn't stabilize my tone: "What about the end of the song?!" Did the song come out at the end?! ”

"The end of the song?" I didn't know why I asked a rhetorical question, Huan Ke seemed to think back to myself, and when he saw me panicked, he comforted me: "Don't worry, when I saved you, I saw her running towards Zong Zhengxu, and she should be fine." When we're safe, I'll send someone back to investigate. ”

The white horse was galloping fast, but I couldn't feel the bumps. Before noon, the sun was in the sky, and it was scorching.

Out of thin air, I felt exhausted, with the rumbling wind whistling in my ears, and the sword and sword shadow in front of me, I only felt that my eyelids were extremely heavy, my chest was extremely stuffy, and my heart was extremely heavy. Slowly exhaled a breath, let myself lean in Huan Ke's arms, I closed my eyes very slowly, I was powerless to think, the vast road ahead, when to return, where is the end.

—End of Volume 1