Chapter 216: Ascending the stairs
As Yushu expected, the snow on Luming Mountain melted, revealing the dark and moist soil, and all the trees and flowers in the mountain were trying to grow towards a vibrant spring.
Xiao Tian carried the letter written by the King of Jin and the cloated lychee fried by Xie Jiulang to the empty master, and walked steadily and climbed the stairs.
Because of the roots, it was delayed until now that Oda was able to make the trip. At present, Yougen, Wei'er, and Lao He are still detained in the cold palace and have not done anything. His Majesty the Emperor seemed to have left the three of them behind, and could not even raise the slightest interest in interrogating Yougen.
Xiao Tian secretly speculated, or His Majesty the Emperor had already made a judgment in his heart, so he would be so confident. Oda was reluctant to work and guessed what His Majesty the Emperor was thinking.
What shocked Xiao Tian even more was that the King of Jin proposed to let Xiao Tian rush to Luming Mountain to deliver the letter, and His Majesty the Emperor neither stopped nor stopped it, but agreed without much thought. It can be seen that His Majesty the Emperor's love for King Jin is far beyond the imagination of others.
Oda took a breath of the sweet breath of the mountains and exhaled all the anxiety that had accumulated in his chest.
Since he hit the imperial city, Xiao Tian has been like a wanderer who has been away from home for many years, and finally realized the urgency of returning.
His Majesty the Emperor still sent people to accompany Oda. As for the purpose, it goes without saying, it is okay to say surveillance, but also to supervise. Despite this, Oda was still happy, but he was also very apprehensive. However, in front of them, Xiao Tian could not show even a slight yearning for the old nunnery in Luming Mountain.
He is Xiao Tian, Tian Nei, not Du Zizheng. The slightest mistake will bring trouble to himself and to the empty master.
Every step Oda takes, he is reverent and respectful, and he is cautious. It is as if you are practicing the ritual of going from incomplete to complete, or you are following the will of your heart and moving forward without hesitation.
Finally, Oda came in front of the gate of Kagami-an. Who would have thought that in this dilapidated nunnery hidden in the deep old forest, there lived an empty master who almost became the queen's mother? Oda laughed to himself, his gaze resting on the mottled rust of the auxiliary ring.
No one has been there for a long time, right? Sour, sorrow poured in, and poured into Oda's heart. Once upon a time, there were contacts with Yu, mostly relatives of the emperor, nobles, and dependents, and everyone did their best to tie up the future queen.
The funny thing is that when the future queen mother was forced to live in the deep mountain nunnery, all those who tried to cling to the sun were gone.
The corner of Xiao Tian's eyes swept to the plum tree next to the mountain gate, the delicate yellow plum is fearless of the cold, standing proudly in the wind, stubborn and unbending, amiable and respectable. Oda's eyes swayed downward, and at a glance he could see that the dirt under the tree had been turned.
Maybe it's to save some snow water for tea.
When Yu was in the prince's mansion, he preferred such flowers, morning and moonlight, and elegant things.
Oda's heart welled up with joy for no reason. Although, pleasure does not match the present situation, nor is it appropriate. But the corners of his lips still rose slightly, and he smiled lightly.
Xiao Huangmen, who came with him, stepped forward, bowed down and stood behind Xiao Tian, and said, "Tian Nei waits for you to rest, and the slave knocks on the door." "Xiao Huangmen is only eighteen or nineteen years old, younger than Xiao Tian, but not as good as Xiao Tian. Walking these mountain roads, his tired face turned pale, his lips turned blue, and when he spoke, his breath was uneven and even his tone changed, like Bai Impermanence who was grabbed by someone's throat.
Xiao Tian immediately retracted his gaze, took away his smile, and said lightly in disgust: "You? Tired after only a few steps? Hurry up to the side and catch your breath before you talk to me!" It's upset to see you! ”
Xiao Huangmen's shoulders shrank in shock, and he stepped aside.
Xiao Tian glared fiercely at the top of his head with cold eyes, and continued to scold: "Your body is so weak, how can you serve the prince?" ”
Xiao Huangmen was unconvinced, and said, "The lesson of the Tianuchi servant is that the slave and maid deserve to die." He hung his head very respectfully, and spoke softly, for fear of disturbing Oda.
Xiao Tian "hmm", with one hand the whole head of the head streamer, and then knocked on the auxiliary ring, the bell twice, there is exploration, there is greeting, there is also the fear of homesickness.
After waiting for a while, I heard the hurried footsteps in the door, and the low and soft female voice asked hesitantly, "Which knock on the door?" ”
"The slave maid was ordered by His Royal Highness the King of Jin to deliver a letter to Shitai." Oda replied politely.
"His Royal Highness the King of Jin?" The hesitation was even worse, the door was divided left and right, the chin was pointed, and the girl with dark eyes jumped in front of her.
She had passed the flower letter, dressed in a linen shirt and skirt, a small white flower on her sideburns, her eyes were bloodshot, dull, and she seemed to have not slept for a long time.
She is full of li.
Xiao Tian and Man Li have never met, but he respects Man Li's loyalty.
"His Royal Highness King Jin was once a disciple of Master Boruo. A few days ago, when His Royal Highness the King of Jin passed by Luming Mountain, he came to visit Shitai, but he was close to Shitai. ”
The midday sunlight pierced through the branches that had not yet grown leaves, piercing the corners of the eyes and overflowing the eyes. After Zhao Jin passed away, Man Li washed her face with tears all day long, and it was difficult to sleep at night, as soon as she closed her eyes, she heard Zhao Jin call her. In this way, in the end, the eyes are boiled, and the eyes are watery when they meet the bright light. When she took out her handkerchief and wiped it, she remembered that it was indeed the case. Shi Tai returned to the nunnery from the bottom of the mountain, and told her that the Lang Jun, who claimed to be a disciple of Master Boruo, was the emperor's eldest prince who was in exile.
It's just the scene before the year and the year, he is the king of Jin?!
Man Li tugged at the corners of her lips disdainfully. If the sky had eyes, the princess would have been a princess a long time ago! After wiping his eyes, Man Li clutched the handkerchief tightly with his fingertips, raised his head to look at the visitor, and saw that his face was delicate and his voice was soft, and he was indeed the appearance of a palace attendant.
"When His Royal Highness came before, Mrs. Shi went down the mountain to meet friends, but he couldn't see each other. After Shitai returned, the maid had already relayed what His Royal Highness King Jin said to Shitai word for word. Man Li's arm was across the latch of the door, and he didn't mean to let Xiao Tian in.
Replying may seem simple, but it can turn people away thousands of miles away. It's obviously unceremonious, and people can't find the slightest mistake. Oda smiled. The heart is good, and the servant girl who has served the county lord is really extraordinary.
"Yes. There is Sister Lao to pass the word. Xiao Tian leaned down to Man Li and said respectfully: "Before Master Boruo sat down, he specially ordered His Royal Highness King Jin to pay homage to Shitai. However, His Royal Highness the King of Jin has been entangled in mundane affairs recently, and has not been able to complete Master Boruo's entrustment. If you can wait for Mrs. Shi's reply in a few words, it will be even more honored. ”
Xiao Tian is sincere, and talks about the king of Jin with the nephews of the prince of the empty division.
Listening to Manli's demeanor became more and more solemn. Looking at the middle-aged waiter in front of him from a new perspective.
Compared with Wanbao, he can be said to be very different.
Not only polite but also polite. Listening to his words, he was too full of respect for the empty master, and he did not exceed the slightest deviance.
Man Li's hand holding the latch loosened slightly, and said, "Dare to ask what to call your feet?" The maid went to return to Shitai. ”
"Xiao surnamed Tian." Xiao Tian Yuguang glanced at the little yellow door standing with his hands down, and said, "The name is positive." He changed his surname and left his name. The slaves and maids in the palace have a nice and pleasant name, which is enough to use for a lifetime. Because of this, people only call him "Tanuchi Shi" or "Oda". The word "Zizheng" has not been heard by Oda for a long time.
Man Li nodded, "There is a waiter in the field to wait for a while." As he spoke, he closed the mountain gate lightly, and went inside to report to Yu is report.