Chapter 23: Qingxin Palace
The bluestone paved path stretches straight, on both sides of the road are densely planted bamboo forests, only four or five rows of light, through those mottled gaps, you can vaguely see the brick-red walls behind the bamboo forest, cyan bricks and tiles.
Jiang Ruixuan and Tang Ruyan walked on the bluestone path one after the other, and the surroundings were quiet, only the sound of insects chirping and ensemble was heard.
Didn't you say that it was the emperor's favorite concubine? How do you live in such a remote place? Tang Ruyan looked at the surrounding environment, her brows furrowed slightly, she didn't know enough things, but in this non-information age, what she could inquire about and not make people suspicious was that.
After another distance, the surroundings became more peaceful, like an isolated place outside the world.
Suddenly, the sound of the piano came, and the ethereal sound of the piano danced briskly as if it had been given life, with magical magic, little by little into the heart, as if it could soothe the irritable heart of the listener.
"What a beautiful sound." Tang Ruyan listened to the heavenly voice and praised sincerely. She also loves the piano very much, but it's a pity that there is no such compulsory course in her agent's life.
"Of course, the concubine's piano skills are unmatched in the entire Hongtu Dynasty. But I haven't heard it for many years, and it's an honor to be lucky enough to hear the sound of the mother's piano. β
Jiang Ruixuan's ostentatious words sounded, as if he was afraid of disturbing the owner of the piano, his voice was extremely low, and his always indifferent face was shrouded in a hazy light at this moment, like a devout believer.
"Why don't you say it's more powerful than the Six-Fingered Magic Piano?" Tang Ruyan muttered. I doubt that Jiang Ruixuan is in love with his mother again.
Jiang Ruixuan, who was immersed in the sound of the piano, did not reply, the steps under his feet were lighter, and after walking a few steps, he stopped in front of a round Zhu door, and the sound of the piano was more real.
Qingxin Palace, three small characters in italics are inscribed above the arch, and it is easy to ignore without looking carefully.
Tang Ruyan looked at the three words of Qingxin Palace, and couldn't help frowning, the legendary woman who has been favored by the emperor for decades lives in such a place? Sure enoughβthe rumors are not credible.
It wasn't until the sound of the piano stopped that Jiang Ruixuan pushed open the door and walked in.
The arrangement of the yard is very orderly, the left side looks at the whole purple bamboo forest, a winding stone path is set up along the bamboo forest, not far away there is an octagonal pavilion relying on the purple bamboo forest, and there is an artificial rockery next to it. On the right are blooming flowers, with a wide variety of fragrances, and a row of wrist-thick willows built against the lake, with drooping branches and leaves occasionally skimming the surface of the lake, stirring up circles of ripples.
Along the main road, through a false archway, a small wooden building comes into view, the design of the small building facing north and south is very unique, but the color is a little dull, only in the conspicuous place painted some bright colors.
Tang Ruyan followed behind Jiang Ruixuan, and after entering the arch, there were already palace maids who saw them, one went to report, and the other walked towards the two of them, and said respectfully: "Give the prince and the princess a salute." β
At the age of fifteen or sixteen, this woman has an amiable appearance, and a pair of little tiger teeth add a bit of cuteness. Tang Ruyan looked at the little palace maid in front of her with the corner of her eye, although she deliberately covered it up, but from the pace of her walking, it could still be seen that she was a practitioner.
In my heart, I was inexplicably a little more curious about the legendary 'mother-in-law', even the ordinary little palace maid in the courtyard also knew martial arts, and I was not bad at thinking about it, this trip was very worthwhile.
"Where's the concubine?" Jiang Ruixuan asked, not paying attention to Tang Ruyan's actions.
"Back to the prince, the concubine Niangniang is playing the qin, and she has stopped resting at this time, Xiao'er has already gone to inform the mother, the princess, the princess, please." The little palace maid was articulate, looking at Jiang Ruixuan without a trace of fear in her eyes, she smiled slightly, and there were two more small dimples on her face, which made her even more cute.
"Yan'er, let's go." Jiang Ruixuan glanced back at Tang Ruyan, and reached out to grab her hand, but Tang Ruyan dodged without a trace.
Here, there is no need to disguise, the woman knows that he has given her poison, so it is not normal for the two to show intimacy.
Jiang Ruixuan's face changed, but he didn't say anything, he strode towards Xiaolou, Tang Ruyan automatically followed, and the little palace maid walked at the back, only seeing the small movements of the two, and - although the little palace maid was also smiling at her, there seemed to be another emotion hidden in that smile, jealousy?!
Eat one's heart out? Tang Ruyan frowned, a little palace maid would be jealous of her, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but sneer, loving this thing is really harmful.
"Xuan'er."
A voice like a clear spring sounded, and a woman in purple stood on the steps a few meters away, a faint aura of luxury emanating from her body, with a smiling face that was beautiful and shocking, and her eyebrows and eyes were full of tenderness and love.
Shouldn't such a woman only appear in the painter's pen?
Tang Ruyan looked at Shen Momo, a little in a trance, let her fantasize about countless faces, but none of them matched the face in front of her, a woman who controlled the life and death of others, at least, her eyes should also be sharp, but no, on the peerless face in front of her, in addition to the unforgettable beauty, it was gentleness and love, and the faint luxury light made people can't help but let go of the vigilance in their hearts.
She is qualified enough to be favored by the emperor, as long as she is willing, even if it is this world, it will be in her hands.
Tang Ruyan thought, as Jiang Ruixuan came to Shen Momo, he saluted slightly, "Say hello to the concubine," her movements were extremely standard, and her tone was also rare gentle.
Shen Momo smiled and hurriedly helped her up, "Yan'er is exempt from etiquette, it has always been exempt from the rules here in the mother's concubine, why haven't you seen her for many days, and she is still rusty." β
If she hadn't seen the letter, at least it would have been difficult to doubt the woman in front of her who was as warm as water, but unfortunately-Tang Ruyan sneered in her heart, the deeper the water, the more stable the water flowed, the woman's thoughts in front of her were by no means something that they could guess, or that letter was written to Jiang Ruixuan by someone who forged her handwriting, but the possibility of that kind could almost be ignored.
"Concubine Xie, Yan'er has written it down." Tang Ruyan thanked him generously, and he was as well-behaved as a little white rabbit.
Shen Mo smiled indifferently, and naturally took Tang Ruyan's hand, "Come into the house, it's hot outside, Yan'er's body is still weak, and it matters if you are careful." As he spoke, he walked into the room, and told Ling'er to prepare the meal, so that they should be left to eat there.
Jiang Ruixuan didn't speak, Tang Ruyan glanced at him, and didn't refute, even if you come to it, you can be safe, such a powerful opponent is still very challenging, what she hates the most is that there is no challenge, and it is worth it to have such a strong opponent.
"Mother Xie is worried."
When following Shen Momo towards the room, Tang Ruyan clearly felt the two scrutinizing glances cast on her back, hehe, Jiang Ruixuan was also puzzled, just let him open his eyes.
The layout of the room is simple and elegant, with excellent carving tables and chairs, tablecloths with broken flowers on a white background, small and delicate tea sets, vases with elegant patterns, and potted plants with a faint fragrance, all of which show the owner's hobbies and unique vision.
Pulling Tang Ruyan to sit down, Shen Momo did it next to her, and the maid Xiao Er poured tea and stepped aside.
"Yan'er, what do you want to eat, just say, the mother concubine asked them to make more, although the mother miss you, but you still have to criticize Xuan'er, how can you let Yan'er walk around just after giving birth?" Shen Momo's eyes were full of pity, and suddenly his eyes darkened again, "Hey, don't mention it, Yan'er should be happy when she comes to the concubine today, and Xuan'er should worry about the rest of the things." β
Although she didn't say it, Tang Ruyan also knew what she was talking about, but she didn't want to mention it, she already knew the whereabouts of the child, since Tang Lan let her know that the child was in his hands, then she wouldn't hurt the child easily, she was still of some use.
Jiang Ruixuan sat down next to Shen Momo, his eyes were full of love, "The weather is hot, don't worry about our affairs, don't worry about our affairs, pay more attention to your body." β
Shen Mo smiled indifferently and looked at his son with love, "The mother concubine is not a child, do you still need Xuan'er's advice?" β
Looking at the mother and son who had a harmonious relationship, Tang Ruyan instinctively felt sick to his stomach, when he saw Jiang Ruixuan for the first time, he was so indifferent, and the cold air emanating from his body made people stay away, but in the face of Shen Momo, he was like a child, defenseless. Is this a mother-love complex?
There is also Shen Momo, Tang Ruyan is even more sure of her deep concealment, when he took her hand, he once 'unintentionally' touched her wrist, although the movement is extremely fast, but if she understands medical skills, it is enough to test her physical condition.
Shen Momo is Shen Qingyang's aunt, the Shen family has been an imperial doctor for generations, she has naturally been exposed to medical skills since she was a child, and taking the pulse is naturally the most basic trivial matter, of course, she also knows why Shen Momo has a pill like 'reincarnation'.
"Xuan'er, the concubine has gone to see your father, and he is also trying to find the whereabouts of the emperor, it's been three days, and Xuan'er doesn't have any news?" Shen Momo suddenly brought up this topic, his eyes full of worry.
"The mother doesn't have to worry, the son-in-law will naturally try her best to find it."
"How can you not be worried." Shen Momo looked at his son with some complaints, and then turned his head to look at Tang Ruyan, as if he was afraid that she would be sad, and persuaded: "Yan'er's most important thing now is to take care of her body, and the road ahead is long, but there can't be a problem at this juncture." β
As he spoke, Shen Momo's eyes were already covered with tears, and he hurriedly took it back, stretched out his hand and patted Tang Ruyan's hand, "If Xuan'er does something bad, just tell the concubine, and the concubine says that he is." β
With such superb acting skills, Tang Ruyan couldn't help but admire, and said with a light smile: "Thank you for your concern, the prince has always been very good to Yan'er, and the mother knows it." β
Shen Momo smiled with satisfaction, his smile was full of happiness and satisfaction, it was the true feelings of a mother who saw the happiness of her child, it was maternal love.