Chapter 57: Love What I Love
Princess Qili has lived in the deep palace for a long time, but she is also well aware of the situation in the outside world, especially about this princess who married from the Han Dynasty, there are countless rumors in various versions. In the Western Regions, where news is relatively closed, the mysterious country of the Han Dynasty has always attracted attention, and the deeds of Princess Xie Wu in Wusun and Qiuzi have attracted everyone's attention, and those good and bad have spread more and more.
Some people say that she is shrewd and wise, she is a heroine among women, some people say that she is scathing, treacherous and cunning, some people say that she does not abide by women's ways, and some people say that she frames Zhongliang and does all kinds of evil......
But no matter what others say, they can't hide her edge, but it's too sharp to be a good thing for a woman. Not to mention whether she is a true hero or a fake benevolence, or a criticized amorous woman, the things she has done are not useless, and even have positive significance.
The Ubuji elder of Wusun relied on his high position and power to do everything, and the entire family used his power to embezzle the interests of the herdsmen, and made the good Wusun Dynasty into a miasma. The Xiongnu's horse dealer Wei Lu colluded with the government to harm the people, ostensibly under the banner of doing business, but behind the scenes he did some murderous and oversold goods. These two people, who were originally incompatible, were actually defeated by Princess Xie Wu in one fell swoop, and I have to say that they spoke out for the people and did a very happy deed.
Qiuzi suffered a once-in-a-century flood, and the royal family insisted on believing in the gods, hoping that the gods would manifest themselves and solve the country's plight without doing anything, so that the common people could live a life of abundant food and clothing. King Qiuzi's approach is so ridiculous that even the children playing in the streets will say that he is stupid. Even if the gods are willing to bless, they will not bless those who are unwilling to give, and even if they do not make even the most basic efforts, even if the gods have the heart to save them, there is nothing they can do.
Instead of turning a blind eye, Princess Xie went to the disaster area and fought side by side with the refugees to help them rebuild their homes. From this point of view alone, she is a woman worthy of respect, a princess worthy of admiration. Now, the people of Qiuzi who have been favored by her may believe that she is a god in their hearts, and the inactive royal family in their own country is just a group of rice worms who eat and wait to die.
As for the rebellion in the Wusun harem, King Zuo Xian and Mrs. Right fornicated, Mrs. Left and Mrs. Right competed for favor, and the granddaughter of the Ubuji family whose whereabouts are still unknown, the rights and wrongs of these people are too complicated, and it is difficult for outsiders to give a fair evaluation. Every family has a scripture that is difficult to read, not to mention a huge harem, the ins and outs of which even they themselves can't fully sort out, and people who are not familiar with the inside story can only make one-sided judgments based on their own judgment.
Besides, in the affairs of men and women, it has always been women who suffer, men stealing are amorous, but women cheating is intolerable, no matter what the reason for her doing this is, in short, even if she is wronged, even if she dies, she can't take this step. is also a woman, Princess Qili can't help but feel some sympathy for Princess Jie, she has long heard that Jun Xu Mi and Su Qige snubbed her everywhere, making her struggle in a dilemma, if during this period, it is reasonable to fall in love with a man who comforts and warms her.
Thinking that she had a husband and wife with Shengyin before she left the cabinet, it was also a shameless act that deserved to be spurned if she didn't fit the law, if she was a woman from an ordinary family, I am afraid she would have been drowned by the spitting star a long time ago. But she is a princess, even if others dislike her and despise her, they don't dare to make disrespectful actions to her on the surface, and even her husband knows that she has someone in her heart, and he doesn't dare to say a word, anyway, what he wants is just the title of a colt, not her person.
Thinking of this, Qili couldn't help but smile bitterly, the cause and effect of the day, this road was chosen by herself, and it was really a little resentful. She has no requirements for her colt, he does not have the feeling of a wife in her, he can look for tenderness elsewhere, as long as he does not go everywhere, it is enough to cooperate with her in public to play a good scene of harmony between husband and wife.
There was a light footstep outside the hall, it should be the princess who relieved her worries, Qili rubbed her sore temples, picked up the bronze mirror and looked at the eyes that had just cried, fortunately there was no redness and swelling at this time, otherwise it would be rude.
"Mrs. Wusun asks to see Her Royal Highness the Princess." The maid respectfully asked outside the door.
"Mrs. Right, please!" Qili looked at the slender figure and couldn't help but take a few more looks.
Accompanied by Qing Ling, Liu Ye walked into the hall with a smile on his face and saluted her with the etiquette of the Wusun royal family. Qili hurriedly returned the salute in the way of the Rest Dynasty, and the moment they raised their heads, they couldn't help but smile at each other when they saw each other's smiles.
"Mrs. Right is really a beautiful country, a well-deserved Han Jinfeng." Qili looked at that impeccable and beautiful face, and praised it without hesitation.
"Princess Qili's talent and appearance are perfect, although it is difficult to recognize talents in just a few words when they meet for the first time, but the princess's outstanding demeanor is really convincing." Liu Ye's words were also from the bottom of his heart.
Qili was stunned, and then smiled: "Has Princess Xie Wei always spoken so directly, this is rare, this palace is tired of listening to polite words, and I think it is quite useful." ”
"Xie Worry believes that to communicate with others, we must first show sincerity and truly express what we think in our hearts, which is to give respect to each other. Xie Wei and the princess don't know each other, how can they exaggerate! ”
Qili laughed heartily: "Okay, it turns out that Mrs. Right is also a person of temperament, and I can't hide it, this palace hates those hypocritical magnates the most, and she is too lazy to deal with such occasions." If Mrs. Right had just praised Bengong to the sky, Bengong would not have told you these heartfelt words now. ”
Liu Ye was immediately relieved when she heard her say this, and after thinking about it all night, she felt that she still couldn't let Ke Linge take risks. Because of the existence of the Bright Moon Holy Maiden, Princess Qili has long been dissatisfied with Ke Linji, if it is for Tu Qitang today, Ke Linji gets the pill without her consent, I am afraid that their relationship will be even more thin in the future. Originally, it was a good thing to ask for medicine to save people, so why should it lead to a break between the two sides!
Besides, Ke Linji finally returned to the Palace of Rest from the Xiling Sect, and he will definitely not go up the mountain again in the future, maybe the Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon is unwilling and still wants to use him to serve her, but if Princess Qili supports Ke Linji, she should have some scruples. Therefore, no matter how you think about it, you should not let Kolingi take this risk, as his friend, you should help him stabilize his position in the palace, rather than watch him fall into a dilemma.
Now it seems that Princess Qili is not as difficult to get along with as rumored by the outside world, no matter how difficult the person is, as long as she is genuine, it is much easier to speak.
Liu Ye pondered for a moment before he said: "This time I came to visit in peace, not only to rest the exchanges with Wusun, but also to relieve worries and personal matters. ”
"Oh? Could it be that Mrs. Right's private affairs are related to this palace? Qili saw her intentions, so she didn't beat around the bush with her.
"Suffice it to say, although I don't know if Princess Qili will agree to this request, I still want to give it a try."
Qili nodded, motioning for her to continue, Liu Ye raised his eyes to look at her, met her curious gaze, and said word by word: "I want to ask the princess for the soul rejuvenation pill." ”
"Soul Rejuvenation Pill ......" Qili was stunned, the smile on her lips gradually stiffened, she didn't expect Xie Wei to make such a request. The Resurrection Pill was a life-saving elixir left to her by her madman master when he was dying, and it was said to bring the dead back to life, although she had not yet been able to verify the miraculous effect of this miracle, but she believed in her master's words.
Qili has treasured the Soul Rejuvenation Pill for many years, and has never told outsiders about it, when the master was dying, only she was by her side, even if someone in the palace overheard about it, she could only guess that the madman master had left her a treasure, and it was impossible to say it so clearly.
However, how did the princess in front of her know about it! She had never been to the Palace of Rest, she had never seen Ayili, and it was impossible for her to deal with her mad master, so where did she hear about the Soul Resurrection Pill? Colinji, who else but him!
Because, the person who knows about the Soul Resurrection Pill, in addition to her, there is another person, and that is Ayili, whom she regards as a sister. If Ayili reveals it, it can be explained, Corinji is Ayili's life, and what he wants to know, Ayili must know everything, so it is not unusual for Corinji to know this secret.
Qili remembered what Ayili had said, saying that the child of Moon and Shengyin was seriously injured, and that Collinge was able to escape under the pretext of finding a life-sustaining elixir. In this way, what Colinge said was true, and he did not deceive Ayili, and the leader of the Xiling Sect was indeed in danger of his life now. Mingyue had nothing to do, so she let Ke Linji go and let him go back to the palace to get the Soul Resurrection Pill to save the sect master.
But this doesn't prove that Kelinji and Mingyue are not in collusion, maybe Kelinji not only wants to get the Soul Restoration Pill, but also assists Mingyue in dealing with her. Obtaining the Soul Resurrection Pill is just the first step to curry favor with Mingyue and confirm his sincerity, and then their mother and son will join forces to attack her again. However, this statement is also unreliable, why does Collinji have to deal with her, although this is Mingyue's long-cherished wish, but how can he be sure that Mingyue will be able to reuse him in the future?
The Xiling Sect already has a sect leader, that is the son of Shengyin, no matter who Mingyue lets take his place, even if it is her son, he can still distinguish the weight. Kelinji will not do anything in the Xiling Sect, he is the prince of rest, this is the meaning of his existence, and when he returns to Mingyue, he will not get anything.
As his aunt, Qili asked herself very incompetent, compared to his biological mother Mingyue, but she felt that what she did was understandable. Ayili is right, Mingyue has never fulfilled her responsibilities as a mother, and the first time she saw her biological son, she actually wanted to imprison him in a cage that did not see the light of day. Just ask, who can accept that he has such a mother, and who can bear to be a stand-in for his brother.
Coringey hates Mingyue, it's not impossible, out of human nature, he won't give up the life of the palace and run to the dangerous altar to find the ethereal mother's love.
Qili knew it in her heart, but on the surface, she still looked casual: "I don't know where Mrs. Right heard about this ridiculous rumor, Soul Rejuvenation Pill?" Oh, this palace is also unheard of! I don't know what this elixir is for, but I can make Mrs. Right believe it and come to ask for medicine in person! ”
Liu Ye knew that she would not admit it easily, after all, the Soul Returning Pill was too precious, and she could keep it for herself to renew her life, who would want to take it out and use it for others!
"The Soul Restoration Pill can bring people back to life, and for people whose internal forces have been severely damaged, they can also recover quickly. This elixir is indeed miraculous and precious. Xie Wei knew that this kind of request was really difficult for a strong man, but instead of letting such a precious pill be shelved, it was better to use it to help those in need. Princess Qili is the proud daughter of the sky, and her own gods protect her life, and among the treasures in the world, it is not uncommon to see things that can prolong people's life. ”
Qili remained silent and smiled indifferently: "What Mrs. Right said is extremely true, if the Soul Restoration Pill really has such a wonderful use, it is really difficult for ordinary people to be willing to part with love." Even if you exchange it for the thousand-year-old ginseng He Shou Wu, I am afraid that I will not agree. ”
Liu Ye was anxious, but he couldn't force her, so he had to sigh lightly: "If the princess doesn't agree, it's human nature, and I understand that disturbing the princess is really helpless, I hope I can understand." ”
Qili didn't force her to see her, and said: "Actually, this palace is just testing Mrs. You's sincerity, pretending that she hasn't heard of the Soul Rejuvenation Pill, it's just a joke." ”
Liu Ye looked at her in surprise, and was about to speak, but he heard her say again: "This palace appreciates the honesty of Mrs. You, so this palace wants to hear from you who leaked the whereabouts of the Soul Resurrection Pill to you." ”
Qing Ling secretly tugged at the corners of Liu Ye's clothes, for fear that she would give Ke Linji an explanation, they had already discussed it before they came, and they would inevitably implicate Ke Linji, and decided to tell Princess Qili the truth, but would not let Ke Linji be suspected.
Of course, Liu Ye understood what Qing Ling was worried about, but even if she didn't admit that it was Colinji who said it, it was hard to guarantee that Qili already knew who it was. Qili asked this, I'm afraid she didn't care who said it, but wanted to ask more deeply. For example, the thoughts of the Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon, the current situation of the altar, and the Holy Voice, a man she can't forget in this life.
"The princess is only afraid that it is a misunderstanding, no one will reveal the secret of the Soul Resurrection Pill, whether it is to relieve worries, or Prince Kolinji, who can't help but relieve his worries and plead. Xie Wei has already affected him once, and he can't be involved again, so he comes directly to the princess for medicine, if the princess wants to blame, Xie Wei should bear it. But rest assured that no one else will know about it. ”
"Bengong knows that it's him, and you know it if you don't say it, but you said it, Bengong will also give you a chance for your confession." Qili paused and said with a smile, "It's just that this palace wants to ask clearly, whose life is Mrs. Right going to save with the Soul Resurrection Pill?" As far as I know, King Wusun has been buried, and now King Zuoxian is king, and he is in his prime, so he shouldn't need life-sustaining pills, right? ”
Liu Ye lowered her head, it was difficult to respond for a while, the words had come to this, she couldn't make up a hypocritical lie anymore, and she didn't think that her love with Tu Qitang was disgraceful, but because of the majesty of the Wusun royal family, it was still a little difficult for her to admit that the person she loved was the leader of the Xiling Sect.
Qing Ling couldn't look at it anymore, glared at Qili indignantly, and said angrily: "Your Royal Highness Princess, you are too aggressive!" Our princess has nothing to hide from you, you have repeatedly shirked and not said anything, this is difficult for strong people, if you refuse to give the soul recovery pill, forget it, why bother people so much! ”
"Qingling, don't say it." Liu Ye took a deep breath, took Qing Ling's hand, and motioned for her not to say more.
Qili is not angry, not annoyed, not like Qingling, she is most interested in Liu Ye's answer, she wants to know what a great woman Princess Xie Wei is.
Liu Ye pondered for a moment, and when he raised his eyes, tears faintly flashed in his eyes: "Dare to ask Princess Qili, have you ever loved someone you shouldn't love in this life?" ”
Hearing this, Qili's heart suddenly tightened, and dusty memories instantly flooded into her heart, and the scars that were still painful in her heart gradually oozed blood.
Qili pursed her lips without saying a word, Liu Ye smiled sadly, and then said: "What a sad thing it is to fall in love with someone you know you shouldn't love." As the princess of the Han Dynasty and the right lady of Wusun, she should abide by the woman's way from the beginning to the end and serve her husband wholeheartedly. Helpless to solve worries is just a mortal, unable to penetrate a word of 'love', and can't control his heart. It is a sorrow to fall in love with someone who should not be loved, and this is true for those who are afraid of rumors, living in the world, under the gaze of outsiders, there are a few people who can persevere to the end for their beliefs, and those who give up their original beliefs, not unloved, but are trapped in all kinds of bondage, unable to break free. ”
"Xie Wu was originally a woman who believed in fate, and when her husband was her own sky, she was once afraid of the man she couldn't help but fall in love with, and she was afraid to avoid it. If you follow the arrangement of fate, it is still the glory of the Han to solve your worries, and the woman you love is the happiest and most fulfilling life in the eyes of the world. But if you follow your heart, it will become a shame for the country and a misfortune for the family, and the water-based poplar is a woman who is in the twilight of the day, even if she can get along with the person she loves the most, she can't escape the infamy of a slut. ”
Even so, if you let go of your worries and love, you may not be able to get happiness, but it is better than regretting it for life. This life is only a few decades, if you can't live for yourself, what's the point of living! How many people live for the expectations of others and are numbed by the phantom of beauty and happiness all their lives! It's not that I don't want to compromise, it's just that my heart is too sober and stupid, and I can't understand the rare and confused realm! ”
"Then solve the worries and understand that being able to stay with the person you love the most is the happiest thing in the world, even if there is no life, even if it is difficult to escape in the end, but as long as you have truly loved, every minute and second is a memory worth cherishing forever. If you can't have someone else in the end, it's good to have our shared memories. At least I loved, didn't I? ”
"At least I've loved ......," Qili muttered to herself, reflecting on what she said, "I see, I don't care about a lifetime, as long as two people really love, it's an instant of eternity...... It's a pity that I only understand it now, but it's a pity that I didn't meet you in the first place......"
Qili looked at Liu Ye, and her eyes couldn't help but redden: "If I had been asked to meet you back then, and I heard you say these words, I wouldn't have been so sad all these years......"
Liu Ye shook his head: "It's not too late now, as long as you are willing to ......"
"No, it's too late, it's too late......" Qili interrupted her sadly, leaning weakly on the couch, "I've made a big mistake with my own hands, and everything is irreparable......"
"Princess ...... Beauty"
"Mrs. Right, please go back, I want to stay alone for a while, let me think about the matter of the Soul Pill? Please rest assured, I will not reveal what you said, and I will not ask you anything anymore, and I will give you an answer in two days. ”
Qingling didn't know what Qili thought, Tu Qitang's injury couldn't bear to be delayed again and again, and she was so anxious that she wanted to force her to make it clear.
Liu Ye pulled her behind him, stopped her impulsive thoughts, and calmly responded: "Excuse yourself and say goodbye." ”