In the autumn of the eighteenth year of Yongchang, the emperor toured south.

This is the largest southern tour since the emperor ascended the throne, in addition to the emperor's relatives, high-ranking officials in the court, and even the concubines of the three palaces and six courts must be accompanied.

Among the people in the harem, just because the noble concubine Shen Changle was happy again, she did not tour the south with the emperor.

The southern area was the most seriously damaged because of the battle between Yan and Chu the year before last, and the emperor went to the south of the Yangtze River this time, one of which was to supervise the completion of the project, and the more important layer was also to appease the people of Jiangnan.

Then to Lin'an, it was already November of this year.

Returning to his homeland, Chu Luo felt a lot of emotion, and in the face of the beautiful scenery of the West Lake, he chanted a poem:

"Since bidding farewell to the mountains and rivers of Qiantang, I don't drink much and are lazy to chant poetry. I want to rely on this intention to return to the West Lake and report it to the West Lake. ”

When the newly promoted Yu Meiren on the side heard this, she smiled faintly and said, "The emperor is really good at writing, and the concubines don't understand what this poem means." ”

When Chen Baolin heard this, he also echoed and said, "Yes, the emperor is so talented, this improvisational poem is also quite charming." ”

Chang'an listened to the flattery of the two of them, and his heart was disdainful, and he couldn't help but cover his lips and smile, Yu Meiren saw the queen like this, her face was a little uncomfortable, she was quite favored recently, so she boldly said, "Is the queen making fun of the concubine and not understanding the meaning of the emperor's poetry?" ”

Chu Luo glanced at her slightly, and his face gradually darkened, "The queen is just making fun of you for being shallow and deliberately showing off." This is Bai Juyi's "Hangzhou Huifang", I just chant at will. ”

Yu Meiren suddenly changed color when she heard this, her face turned red, and she couldn't help but bow her head and say, "The concubine knows her mistake." ”

That Chen Baolin's face changed even more with shame, and he didn't know where to hide.

Chu Luo didn't look at them either, but instead took Chang'an's hand and smiled slowly, "Empress, let's go for a walk with me." ”

Visiting the West Lake in autumn, getting drunk and singing, a day will be enjoyable. Back at the palace, it was already night. Chang'an sat in front of the dressing table, slowly took off the jade pendant in his ear, and asked casually, "Where is the emperor resting tonight?" ”

Evening fragrance brought a pot of water soaked in rose petals, and said in an indifferent tone, "The emperor just brought a few newcomers to listen to the music on the boat." ”

Chang'an smiled indifferently, but he didn't realize it, "The emperor is really interested." It's a pity that the palace and Concubine De are older, how can they not be as good as they were back then, and only those young concubines can accompany the emperor to have fun. ”

"Master, don't think so." Wanxiang brought a handkerchief to Chang'an to clean his hands, and said with shallow eyes, "The emperor is afraid that the master will be tired during the day, so there is no one to tell the master." Concubine De was also tired for a day, and fell asleep as soon as she returned to the palace. ”

Chang'an smiled noncommittally, Fang picked up the beads he had just taken off and put them on one by one, and said warmly, "The palace has not been back to Lin'an for many years, since the emperor is having fun, the palace will also go out for a walk, which will be regarded as a relief from boredom." ”

Wanxiang smiled and said, "The master is going to find the emperor?" ”

"Nope." Chang'an lowered her eyes, there was no superfluous expression on her face, her eyes suddenly lit up, as if she suddenly remembered something, "There is a long street in Lin'an City, where people come and go, and there is an endless stream. When Hongu was young, he often went to play with his brother. Now, after all these years, I don't know what has become of it. ”

Wan Xiang smiled slightly when she heard this, "The slave and maid will accompany the master." ”

At night, the lights are lit up and the lights are brilliant. The lights are in the city, and the sheng song is everywhere. The city is a jewel, the household is profitable, and the competition is luxurious. Chang'an seems to have returned to 20 years ago.

That year, she went to the lantern festival with Chu Luo, she took a fancy to a lantern on the stall, stood at the moment and played quietly for a long time, and when she came back to her senses, Chu Luo had already disappeared. Chang'an's head was suddenly clouded, between people coming and going, she couldn't see a little figure of him, when she was anxious, her hand was pulled back, Chu Luo took her into his arms, and said to the stall owner with a smile, "I have all these lanterns." ”

Chang An looked at him with a shocked face, but he slapped his forehead with a smile, "Don't run around, be careful and wait until this king can't find you." ”

Chang An wanted to laugh and annoyed at the same time, but he couldn't make any expressions, so he had to look at him awkwardly.

Chu Luo smiled and glanced at her, looked back and interlocked his fingers tightly with her, "Follow me." ”

The lights and shadows are heavy, things are not people, Xiaochi is still the same, and the colorful mandarin ducks are played.

Chang'an stood at the moment, and there was a layer of hazy tears in his eyes.

She approached the shop, seeing that the stall owner had changed from a young and strong young man to an old man with two temples and half a hundred, Chang'an's eyes were slightly moist, she reached out and picked out a lantern, and smiled, "I want this." ”

"Okay, I'll wrap it up for you." The stall owner was about to make a move, Chang'an's eyes lit up slightly, and he suddenly said, "Wait a minute, I want all of these." ”

As soon as the words came out, not only the stall owner was shocked, but even the evening fragrance widened her eyes, "This, this ......"

The stall owner looked festive, and immediately called someone to help, he said with a smile while packing, "I have been here for more than 20 years, except for 20 years ago, someone took over all my stalls, this is the first time in so many years." ”

Chang'an smiled indifferently, but there were ripples in his heart.

As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her head slightly, and suddenly saw a familiar figure.

In the dim light, she could not see it more clearly.

Almost without a moment's hesitation, she immediately slammed out of the crowd.

"Chu Ying!"

He heard her voice, and his body shook suddenly.

He tried his best to take a faster step and go further, but the crutches in his hand did not obey the call, and he took three steps and folded three times.

Chang'an hurried to catch up with him, but he insisted on turning his face away, unwilling to look back.

"Chu Ying......" Chang'an was about to say something with deep joy, but Yu Guang suddenly caught a glimpse of the cane in his hand.

The heavy horror permeated the entire atrium of Chang'an, and she only felt a huge thunder roar above her head, rolling over her heart in an instant.

How so...... Why is this happening all of a sudden......

In the midst of her thoughts, she suddenly heard him say in a deep voice, "Niangniang recognized the wrong person." ”

Tears poured out uncontrollably, and she held his arm tightly and said, "I didn't admit my mistake. If you don't recognize me, how do you know I'm a mother? ”

Chu Ying's face froze, she broke away from her hand, and turned around to leave.

"Chu Ying!" Chang'an chased after him unwillingly, and resolutely said, "You are still alive, why don't you go back to the palace?" They all thought you were dead, Zhou Chuan sent people to guard Songshan for so long, but they didn't find you, why did you come to Lin'an again, I ......"

"Ah Ying!"

Chang'an's words were suddenly interrupted, she looked up, and saw a woman with a beautiful face suddenly walking not far away, affectionately calling Chu Ying's name.

Chang An only felt that her fingertips were trembling, she watched the woman come over, hold Chu Ying's arm, turn to look at her, and said with a slight smile, "Ah Ying, this is ......"

"This lady just recognized the wrong person, nothing to worry about." Chu Ying glanced at Chang'an indifferently, there was no trace of nostalgia in his expression, he turned to the woman, and said softly, "Let's go back." ”

"Okay." She answered, turned to Chang'an and bowed.

Chang'an stood there, letting the night breeze blow cold, but he couldn't feel the slightest chill. For a long time, Chang'an's heart swelled with infinite disappointment, and the long-held sadness was like surging thin ice, which entered his heart little by little.

She didn't know what she was sad about.

Is it because of Chu Ying's disability, or because of the woman next to him, but more importantly, he is standing in front of her, but his expression seems to have forgotten her forever.

The night was low in Lin'an, and it was faintly cool, and the faint moonlight was sprinkled down little by little through the thick clouds.

Chang'an didn't know why tonight, but he actually felt extremely desolate.

The people are still there, and the flowers are gone.

In the mist of tears, she saw Evening Fragrance stumbling towards her with a lantern full of flowers.

"Master!"

Wanxiang shouted and hurriedly ran to Chang'an's side.

"You're crying......"

Wanxiang was a little panicked, she wanted to take out the handkerchief and give it to Chang'an, but she hugged a lot of lanterns, and she couldn't spare her hand, so she had to stand there in a dilemma.

Chang'an looked into the distance distractedly, and his voice was so ethereal that he couldn't even hear it, "Let's go." ”

Back in the Dark Incense Pavilion, it was already the middle of the night.

Chu Ying insisted on accompanying him several times on the street before he was willing to return to his residence.

Yingsleeve was so tired that he couldn't open his eyes, lying on the table weakly, and asked in a deep voice, "Ah Ying, that lady just now...... Who the hell is it? ”

Chu Ying lowered his eyes gloomily, casually flicked a thread on the wheelchair, and said indifferently, "No one." ”

"If you don't say it, I know it." A smile spread out from the corner of Yingsleeve's eyes, "Her name is Chang'an, right?" ”

Chu Ying suddenly froze, and his face completely darkened, "No." ”

"How not?" Yingsleeve had a light smile, as if he had fallen into a faint thought, "When I found you from Pingjiang Songshan, you were seriously injured and covered in blood, and then I brought you back, you have been in a coma for several days, and you have been calling only one name, Chang'an......"

Chu Ying lowered his eyelids deeply and said softly, "Thank you for saving my life." ”

Yingsleeve suddenly smiled, and the smile was very meaningful, "Every time I ask who Chang'an is, you always keep silent." Ah Ying, you can't fool me, I know what you're thinking just by looking at your eyes. It's just that I always thought that the woman who haunted you was a twenty-eight girl, but I didn't expect to see it today, it was actually a lady......"

"Don't talk nonsense, there's nothing wrong with her." Chu Ying glanced at her with disgust, didn't want to say anything more, and dragged the wheelchair to the inner room.

"Okay, okay, I'll not talk about it." Seeing Chu Ying's anger, Ying Sleeve hurriedly stepped forward to grab him, and sighed lightly, "But you still admit it, this person tonight is your Chang'an." ”

"She's not mine." Chu Ying's eyes darkened, and his expression was clear, "You don't have to say it again." ”

Yingsleeve was depressed, and pouted dissatisfiedly, "Okay, listen to you, I won't say anything, and I won't mention it again." ”