During the day, I had a small gathering with my sisters, and at the beginning of the night, the living room in the main courtyard of the atrium was brightly lit, and the carved kang along the window would be hot, and the jujube clay thin felt spread on the top, and the flowers and birds woven of gold and silver threads were festive and lively in the bright light, and the rectangular kang table had been removed, and it was replaced by a boxy wide cloud-legged kang table, and several big maids came in with food boxes, and a table of hot and cold dishes was placed in an orderly manner.

Before stopping, Yijing and Wei Zhao came out hand in hand from the inside, both of them changed out of their daytime coats at this time, wearing homely narrow sleeves and waist jackets, and the sideburns in their hair were also taken off, wearing simple hairpins, and sitting side by side on the kang with a smile, Wei Zhaozheng wondered that the dinner was only two people, how could it be so sumptuous, and it was not like the usual few pairs of seats, but sat on the west side facing the door curtain, looking at the people who seemed to be others, and suddenly saw a row of maids in the room who were short, and bowed their knees while congratulating their birthdays.

Yijing received ten thousand blessings, raised his hand slightly, Qiuyue couldn't help it at first, except for the shoes on the kang, squeezed the northward seat and sat beside Yijing: "The princess, today a slave and maid will be the commander and add wine to you, you can't be as cunning as daytime, the slave and maid can see clearly, in vain the county lord of Pingle shouted loudly, you really haven't drunk much, it is clear that you have been confused, and there are Lianniang, Siniang, and Qiniang to cover up, and a few guests are also tacit, the county lord did not find out, only when you are in good spirits at a happy event today, the amount of alcohol has soared." ”

She said something soft and crisp, and several maids sat on the kang in turn, as steady as the spring twilight swept away the past etiquette, sat sideways on the edge of the kang, and said with a smile: "Even the slaves and maids are in favor of Qiuyue, and the princess can eat a few more toasts tonight." ”

Only then did Wei Zhao know that a few maids were actually going to sit with them, and he felt novel, and it was a little incredible.

Such a scene is impossible to appear in the Wei family, no matter how close the master is to the slave and maid, the word respect and humility are insurmountable boundary monuments, it is impossible to sit on the same kang like this, snoring and drinking to pour the master to drink, and seeing a few maids without restraint, it seems that they are used to it as usual, Wei Zhao added a little envy in his heart.

Yijing was careful, remembering that one of Wei Zhao's maids arranged by the Wei family was still waiting outside at this time, and was busy asking Chun Dui to invite people in, Cui Luo looked at the lively situation in the house, it was rare and panicked, and she didn't dare to sit on the kang, or Wei Zhao spoke, so that she didn't need to be formal, so she was nervous to sit on the edge of the kang with Chun Dusk, and she was a little uncomfortable.

However, Qiu Yue, the commander, set the wine order, took the lead in congratulating Yijing, and forced her to drink three lamps in a row, and after a few laps of the order, Cuiluo was also completely relaxed, she had no chance to drink in the Wei family, who knew that she was born with a lot of alcohol, and she didn't feel that the honey-like wine pierced her throat, and she didn't stop one after another, the more excited she was, the more lively her words gradually became lively.

There is more Wei Zhao, don't look at her usual being disciplined by Mrs. Wei and the elders to be obedient, in fact, she was born with a "backbone", and then she is the most favored talented little daughter of Wei Shilang, secretly indulgent, that is, the surface is dignified but naughty, and she has long pondered about "making trouble", and when she was in Qingzhou, she secretly drank the rice wine that her grandfather brewed when he was idle, and once he was discovered, he was punished and knelt in the ancestral hall for a long time, and he did not collect it"A comfort to the lonely".

Today's daytime, because there has been a big Buddha town of Mama Wei by her side on the table, staring at her and not daring to make a time, so she had to converge into a "fair lady", the wine worm in her belly has long been awakened by the Zhang Yang of the Pingle County Lord next door, and her throat has been itching.

Originally, Qiuyue led everyone to face Yijing, but then somehow was dealt with by Wei Zhao's master and servant, forcing her one by one, Qiuyue was still proud at first and was not afraid of "provocation", only felt that her body was hot, untied the jacket outside, and only wore a water-red middle coat, her little face was steaming, and her eyes were black and red, as soon as his body went limp, he fell backwards, muttering to himself and falling asleep.

The feast was not until the drum beat at three o'clock, the maids all had red faces, drunken eyes, and the miracle was that the main man was still awake, half leaning on a few, looking at the dark night outside the window paper, and suddenly fell lonely.

When the six hundred drums were finished, the gates were closed, and no one was allowed to pass, and at this time, the expectations in his heart were completely disappointed, and it seemed that he could not come back today.

Only this stunned look was in his eyes, and he was noticed by Wei Zhao, who was beside him, who had a big tongue but was becoming more and more deaf and clear-sighted, and joked with a smile: "Sister Jing, what's wrong with this, I was still full of smiles in the previous sentence, and I became depressed when I heard the sound of the drums?" The little girl didn't know when she changed her name, and gradually transitioned from cousin and sister-in-law, and then she simply evoked her sister.

Yijing hadn't spoken yet, because of the wine, Xia Ke, who had "changed his temperament greatly", also joked: "Zhao Niang doesn't know, the princess heard the sound of the drum, and thought that the city gate was closed, and the person who should return was still missing, and she was disappointed." ”

Yijing glared at Xia Ke, but was obviously ignored, and the usually polite and respectful henchman smiled "eating", and Qiu Shuang eyebrows a few times, not caring about the master's shame at all.

Wei Zhao was like an empowerment, hugged Yijing's shoulder, and said with a crisp smile: "Sister, this is thinking about my brother-in-law, when my brother-in-law comes back, he should be punished well, how can I miss my sister's birthday." ”

Yijing couldn't cry or laugh, and said to a few maids: "Look, this girl is sober on the surface, just call me a sister, and call the son of the world a brother-in-law." ”

Wei Zhao didn't mind: "It's because I really want to be your sister-in-law, how can my sister be closer than my sister-in-law, Sister Jing will have to treat me as her own sister in the future." ”

All the maids laughed, woke up Qiuyue, who had slept for half an hour, sat up suddenly, rubbed her eyes and asked ignorantly: "Early in the morning, you are so noisy, carefully wake up the master." ”

Everyone was slightly stunned, and they all burst into laughter, and Qiu Shuang nodded Qiu Yue's forehead: "After sleeping for a while, I am even more confused." ”

Chun Du got up and said: "Tonight is also fun, it's late, no matter how much trouble Ming'er can't get up, but I have to miss the errand, it's time to clean up and rest, the princess is also tired today, Zhao Niang is even more drunk, it's better to settle earlier." ”

Yijing looked around, and saw that Cuiluo, who was the most prosperous, had some apprehension in his eyes, so he agreed: "The sky is getting colder and colder, Sister Zhao has to go back to the back court, it's time to disperse." Yijing originally wanted Wei Zhao to live in the wing room of the main courtyard, Wei Zhaoyi preferred the red maple in the backyard, and secondly, he thought that the prince should always return to the house in the next few days, and she had to live here for more than half a month, how inconvenient, so she insisted on living in Qingxue Lu, there was originally a warm pavilion in that place, but he was not afraid of cold, Yijing had to allow, so that the layout was properly arranged, and Qiushuang and two second-class maids were transferred to take care of it.

While the maids were cleaning up the remnants of the banquet, Yijing put on a thick cloak and insisted on sending Wei Zhao to Qingxue Lu.

Qiushuang led the maids to hold a glass lamp in front of them to light the way, Wei Zhao held Yijing's hand, and said flatteringly: "Sister Jing, the second cousin is getting married, and there should be a lot of trivial things to organize a wedding banquet. ”

As soon as he heard this, it was a temptation, Yi Jing couldn't think through Wei Zhao's "attempt", and became more and more confused, but said with a smile: "Sister Zhao thinks too much, there are subordinate officials to handle trivial matters, and the second aunt presides, and I can't interfere." ”

Wei Zhao's words became more and more joyful: "So my sister won't be busy this time?" I was relieved...... My sister's mother's house is on the opposite side, so I should go back often, I don't know if my sister has any plans to ...... these days."

Yi Jing glanced at her with a smile and relaxed her tone: "Sister Zhao, the first two brothers in front of me have become relatives, and there are two younger brothers below, but they are still young, just over ten years old at this time. ”

Wei Zhao drank too much wine, his thinking was not more flexible than usual, and he was stunned for a while before he reacted, he was so anxious that he jumped to his feet, and pinched the beautiful scenery with his hand: "I only think you are a serious person, how do you know that you have such a bad heart?" I can't spare you! "Just scratch Yijing's waist and don't give up.

Yi Jing dodged with a smile, and finally stopped Wei Zhao, and said with a smile: "It's me who was wrong, deliberately making fun of my sister......"

Wei Zhao just gave up, his little face turned red, and he explained: "I didn't hide it from Sister Jing, at that time in Qingzhou, occasionally the family would also feast relatives and friends, or the neighbors would also come to visit during the New Year's Festival, I often sat together, and listened to them talk about the eldest princess, who was only twelve years old and crossed the saddle to fight the sword on the battlefield, I was young at that time, and I was full of admiration for the princess in my heart, and I always felt that my daughter's family was worthy of being like a princess." The name of the woman', it is really hard to imagine the demeanor of the eldest princess, I saw it today, but I felt close, and I was more and more envious of the little ladies of the Guogong Mansion who had such a grandmother, I really wanted to hear the story of the princess back then, and appreciate the style of her old man stepping on the golden saddle and pulling the bow and arrows, and I hated to go with the eldest princess, even if I was willing to be a maid by my side. ”

Only then did Yijing understand the unusual words and deeds of the little cousin today, it turned out to be a little fan of her grandmother, no wonder she didn't see herself at all when she first saw her at that time, and today she talked very happily with the sisters, and her eyes have been shining.

"No wonder you are only flattering in front of the two elders today, I originally thought that Sister Zhao was bored at home, so she wanted to live in the palace for a while, and I was afraid that my aunt would not allow it, so I flattered the old princess to speak, and the emotional drunkard did not mean to drink."

Wei Zhao's cheeks became more and more hot, and he smiled and said coquettishly: "Good sister and sister-in-law, just hurt me, my mother is always strict, and she adheres to the ancestral precepts of the Wei family, if I say that I want to visit the Guogong Mansion, she will not allow it, so I have to take advantage of this opportunity, I really didn't expect to see the eldest princess today, but when I saw my sister-in-law and several ladies in the Guogong Mansion, I really felt close...... Knowing that my sister-in-law would invite my sisters on her birthday, I was so happy that I didn't close my eyes for a few nights, but I hated that time passed too slowly, and I was unwilling to see one side. ”

Yi Jing sighed lightly: "It's really unfortunate, you admire your grandmother so much, it's a pity that your grandmother doesn't have a grandchild of the right age under her knees......" Seeing that Wei Zhao was about to do it again, Yi Jing became "serious": "Okay, okay, I fulfilled your wish as a little supporter, I will take you to the Guogong Mansion in these two days, and think of an excuse for you to live for a few days, grandmother's old things in the past are indeed thrilling, she usually likes to tell us, and she will satisfy you." ”

Wei Zhao was ecstatic, and forcibly pulled Yijing to talk for a while in Qingxue Lu, until Zishi, he let her go back.

The lights in the room have been extinguished for most of the time, the wind is rushing in the middle of the night, there is a noise through the bamboo tops, the beautiful scenery is tossing and turning, and I can't help but think of Erniang's affairs, and the little aunt, Siniang's helpless transparent words, more and more without the slightest sleep, sitting under the quilt, in the dim light shadow in the tent in the dazed light.

After the joy is over, the melancholy is even worse when it is lonely, and the faint dripping sound rings through the long night without hurrying or slowing, just like longing for loneliness.

Obviously he knows him, different from the men in the world, but he still can't hold back his worries, if that day, the old princess insists on asking him to take a concubine, just like when he persecuted his father, on the one hand, filial piety, on the other hand, affection, he will also feel embarrassed.

Although he is unwilling, he is helpless about etiquette.

As soon as he thought of this, Yijing felt upset, pulled up the brocade quilt to cover his head, and kicked his legs in the quilt like a vent, with a loud "bang".

Xia Ke, who was keeping vigil outside, woke up in fright, and hurriedly pushed the door to look, just as he saw Yijing lying on the edge of the bed and reaching the soup woman who fell on the step.

When the princess heard the door, she knew that she had alarmed the maid, and she was a little embarrassed: "There is a charcoal basin in the house, it is warm enough, but it woke me up......" waved his hand and asked Xia Ke to take the soup woman out, and when he saw the door closed, he sighed inexplicably, and fell on the pillow and still stared at the top of the tent.

But suddenly I heard a voice faintly coming through the door.

Yijing sat up suddenly, lifted the brocade tent, and saw that the light outside the apricot tulle at the opening of the door suddenly turned on, and a figure was reflected above, in a trance.

I heard it more clearly, and the voice was low.

Unconsciously lifted the quilt, didn't care about the warmth dissipating, the cold air penetrated the light underwear, and the beautiful scenery stood on the ground.

There was a sudden silence outside, as if everything was just an illusion, but it was clear that the figure on the apricot yarn was still there, but Yijing couldn't believe his eyes.