Chapter Fifty-Six: The Moonlight Strikes

Suddenly hearing a light cough, Xiao Xiang immediately stopped and said nervously: "Miss, are you awake?" Do you feel uncomfortable and should you go to the doctor? ”

"Ahem... Cough...... No. ”

"Shall we go home? Miss's face is so pale, Xiaoxiang is so scared......"

In her memory, there will always be a lively young lady, she has never seen Xiao Huang so weak, and she couldn't help but panic.

"I'm fine."

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Xiao Xiang walking towards the outside of the Hibiscus Garden, her steps were so flustered that she almost tripped, Xiao Huang clinged to her and stood up straight, and shook her head tiredly.

But at this time, it is really not appropriate to stay for a long time, and if it is delayed any longer, I am afraid that she will have to lie on the couch for the next few days - pulling the wet dress on her body, Xiao Huang thought helplessly.

"It's ......"

When she looked down at a gilded scarlet robe draped over her shoulders, she was stunned for a moment.

"Is Miss asking about this windbreaker?" Xiao Xiangse shrank and stretched out his hand and pointed to her back, "It's the criminal and private superintendent." ”

"Who are you talking about?"

After making sure that it was not his auditory hallucination, Xiao Huang turned his head suddenly, and saw that the students and talented girls in the park were kneeling together, hanging their heads and not even daring to breathe.

Against their backdrop, the gloomy and solemn guard of honor of the criminal and private governors on both sides is like the impermanence of the soul in the middle of the night, and they are out of place and squeezed into this sunny hibiscus garden.

At that moment, she felt the abnormality around her in hindsight.

But after a short period of distraction, Xiao Huang's gaze began to freeze, because from beginning to end, she saw that Nangong Qijue had been repeating an action - washing hands.

As for the existence of the criminal and private governor, no one should dare to let him do rough work, as for the point that he has to peel off his skin to even wash his hands?

Xiao Xiang followed her young lady's gaze for a while, thought about it, and said in a low voice: "The criminal and private governor has quirks, and he doesn't like to have physical contact with others...... So that's not Miss's problem. ”

Hearing this, Xiao Huang turned his gaze to Xiao Xiang with some puzzlement, even if Nangong Qijue was a patient with severe cleanliness, it really had nothing to do with her.

Before she could ask questions, she saw Xiaoxiang frowning, embarrassed but very serious description: "It was him just now...... Save the young lady, just like ...... When Miss was a child, she lifted Miss out of the lake like that......"

Yes, is Nangong Qijue thinking that she is dirty his hands? The nerves in the corners of Xiao Huang's eyes twitched slightly......

On the other hand, if there is any prince who can take the skill of self-talk to the extreme, it is probably Xia Yujie.

In the case that Nangong Qijue was silent from beginning to end, he could still greet people with a smile on his face.

Although Nangong Qi's attitude of being absolutely empty did make him extremely unhappy, the queen's admonition was still in his ears, and no matter how reluctant he was in his heart, he had to endure it first.

Besides, when he inherits the unification in the future, what is a mere criminal and private governor? At that time, the whole world will be his, will Nangong Qi have less chance of letting him knead and flatten it?

As long as he thought of this possibility, the haze in Xia Yujie's heart gradually cleared, "How can the Governor of Nangong come to sit in the hibiscus garden of this palace today?" ”

After a long time of cleaning his hands, Nangong Qijue wiped the Jinpa brought by his subordinates, and said coldly: "This governor has never had such a habit of sitting idle. ”

Hearing this, Xia Yujie's facial muscles trembled uncontrollably a few times, "That'...... What is the reason why the Governor of Nangong is here? "It's not necessarily that I came to perform a handwashing show for the main palace.

Fortunately, the roar in his heart didn't last long, because the leader of the guards, Xingyi, quickly jumped off the roof of the Hibiscus Garden.

"Overseer, the decree has arrived."

Xiao Huang wanted to leave quietly while everyone's attention was focused on Nangong Qijue's side, but the word "Holy Decree" made her stop again.

Because from the princes and nobles to the common people, they should hold their hands high above their heads when they receive the holy decree.

And Xing Yi only used his left hand to hold the holy decree and raise his eyebrows, but his right hand held the sword on his waist without moving, and he directly ignored the existence of the prince, and respectfully bowed his head in front of his own lord.

After receiving the holy decree, Xia Yujie frowned, "Isn't the will of the father and emperor all conveyed by the head of Chang?" ”

"The trip to the city, the governor will go with me."

Before the words fell, Nangong Qi turned around and left without explanation, leaving Xia Yujie looking at the distant honor guard with a confused expression.

……

"His Royal Highness the Prince, don't you know that the spearhead is made of copper and iron?"

Hearing the voice, Xia Yujie remembered that there was an official lady who fell into the water next to him, and when he saw Xiao Huang pointing to the spear held by the guards at the garden gate, he nodded without thinking: "Not bad." ”

"Very good, then let's let the previous verification come to a conclusion."

Before everyone understood what Xiao Huang meant, they saw her stretch out her right hand, and what she was holding in her hand was the magnet that Lin Qing'er used to attack her, but at this moment, there was more moisture on the stone, and it looked smoother.

"Xiaoxiang."

"Yes, Miss!" Receiving her instructions, Xiaoxiang picked up the magnet and threw it out.

Hearing the crisp sound of "ding", everyone saw that the magnet hit the tip of the spear held by the guard without deviation, and after absorbing it for a second...... Fell to the ground along the hilt of the spear.

For a time, the hibiscus garden was silent.

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Palace.

"The newly picked lotus seeds at the beginning of the morning are the most relaxing to relieve the heat, the emperor may wish to taste them."

In the Taihe Palace, after the queen retreated left and right, she presented a cup of Yulu lotus seed soup to the dragon case in front of Emperor Xia Yu.

Emperor Xia Yu glanced at it, scooped up a tablespoon of the entrance, and said with a smile: "I will be in the early court, and the queen will prepare this lotus seed soup that has defeated the fire, and she has a heart." ”

The queen smiled gently, "The emperor's dragon body is the foundation of the world's peace, and the concubines are really worried." ”

"That being the case, then I have accepted the queen's love." Emperor Xia Yu took a few sips and put down the spoon and said: "I have also drunk this lotus seed soup, and there are still many twists and turns in the previous dynasty that have not been approved, so I will not leave the queen ......"

Seeing this, the queen walked down the steps quickly, and said, "Your Majesty, the concubine has something I want to verify from you." ”

Sure enough, there was nothing to do in the Three Treasures Palace, and the former frowned, "What does the queen want to say?" ”

"The concubine heard that the emperor is going to send Jie'er to the disaster in Juncheng?"

Heard? Hum...... The people who replied to the decree had not yet walked out of the East Palace, and the queen couldn't wait to come to find out.

Emperor Xia Yu narrowed his eyes, "Yes, I have already drafted the holy decree in the early dynasty, and the crown prince should be coming over soon." ”

"Your Majesty, the road from Kyoto to Juncheng is far away, the mountains and rocks are remote, and there is not only waterlogging in Juncheng, but also the plague, the concubines heard that there is already a flood and wilderness, and carrion corpses are ......"

"Shut up!" Emperor Xia Yu slapped the dragon case, "Queen, you have heard too much, the harem will not interfere in politics, I hope you understand your identity." ”

The queen was shocked, and hurriedly knelt down to plead guilty, and said with tears in her eyes: "The concubine is worried about Jie'er's safety, so she doesn't choose to say anything for a while, and I hope that the emperor will understand the concubine's mother's heart." ”

"Get up." Emperor Xia Yu snorted and looked at the people under him with the eyes of a loving mother and a child.

"The city has been flooded for several months, and the people are miserable, Jie'er, as the prince of a country, this is a good time for him to make some political achievements, and you, the queen mother, should not drag him back."

"Ke Jie'er ...... him"

Emperor Xia Yu waved his hand to interrupt, "I have sent troops to protect the prince, not to mention that there are Nangong Aiqing and the imperial doctor accompanying me, I believe that the prince will not let me down." ”

"Imperial ......"

"Alright, let's go down!"

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In the afternoon, Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

"I'm sorry madam, it's all Xiaoxiang's fault, madam, you can punish me."

Looking at the person in front of him with a look of self-blame, Lian Huaying said helplessly: "Before going out, didn't I tell you, Xiao Er can't touch cold things these days, let you be careful, why did you fall into the lake?" ”

"Miss, she ......"

"Mother, this matter has nothing to do with Xiaoxiang, it was Xiao Er's own playfulness and wanted to pick lotus flowers before she accidentally fell down."

Hearing the movement, Lian Huaying walked quickly to the bed, and put a pillow behind the person who was half-propped up and wanted to sit up, "The doctor said that you should have a good rest, why are you disobedient?" ”

"It's not good for Xiao'er to worry about my mother."

"Phew, crow's mouth." She said angrily: "Xiao'er has to be good, otherwise five days later, who will send it to her mother?" ”

"And the ceremony?" Xiao Huang was confused.

Seeing this, Lian Huaying couldn't help but joke: "Could it be that Xiao'er has forgotten what time her birthday is?" ”

"No, I didn't forget." Xiao Huang paused, and then said without thinking: "I just think time flies too fast." ”

"yes." Even Huaying couldn't help but sigh when she heard this, "In a blink of an eye, you have grown into a big girl......"

Seeing her staring at herself, Xiao Huang smiled a little unnaturally, "Could it be that Xiao Er won't be her mother's daughter when she grows up?" ”

"Of course, Xiao Er is a mother's child no matter how old she is." Lian Huaying's eyes trembled slightly, "You are so resting, my mother will go to Xiao Er...... Pick up some new clothes made of satin. ”

"Mother."

Xiao Huang stopped her, and then lowered his head crampedly, "That...... and can the ceremony be simpler, I ......"

"Okay, I'll arrange it for my mother, and then our family will get together together, so it won't tire my Xiao'er."

When the words fell, Lian Huaying hurriedly went out, if you pay careful attention, it is not difficult to find a slight panic in that step.

After a while, Xiaoxiang entered the house with a bowl of soup and medicine, and said in a cheerful tone: "The doctor said that this is a medicine to ward off the cold, and the young lady will be fine immediately after taking it." ”

“…… Xiaoxiang, I'm sorry......" Xiao Huang looked in the direction of the door, his eyes unfocused.

Hearing this, the latter suddenly paused, "Miss, why are you ......?"

"Nothing." After coming back to his senses, Xiao Huang smiled softly and said, "Today's events scare you." ”

After being stunned in place for a few seconds, Xiaoxiang threw herself into her arms, and her tears instantly couldn't hold back.

She buried her head and choked up: "Miss, why do you apologize, it's Xiaoxiang who should say I'm sorry, it's me who didn't protect you." ”

"Where?" Xiao Huang patted her on the back and coaxed: "Don't cry, if you cry again, the medicine will be cold, and if it's cold, it won't work." ”

"Huh?" Xiao Xiang raised her head and looked at her, her big eyes full of moisture were clear, "That...... Then I'll fry another bowl, Miss, you wait a while. As she spoke, she was about to stand up and go to the medicine bowl on the table.

"No, it should be just right now." Xiao Huang took the medicine bowl, and there was a slightly cool touch in his hand.

She has never been good at dealing with other people's tears, so she can only change the topic every time, "Xiaoxiang, what happens in the Hibiscus Garden must be hidden from her father, do you know?" ”

"Hmm." Xiao Xiang nodded, and then said as if she remembered something: "But there are so many people here today, I'm afraid I can't hide it from the general and his wife." ”

"Them?" Xiao Huang shook his head and said meaninglessly: "Who would offend the prince by making an extraneous branch?" ”

has a stain on himself, I'm afraid the person who doesn't want it to spread to the government and the opposition is Xia Yujie, the blatant protection of the Lin family can't add icing on the cake to his reputation of being "honest and upright".

When the medicine came to his mouth, Xiao Huang suddenly put it down again and asked, "By the way, didn't I let you be optimistic about Jimo Haoxuan, why didn't you see others later?" ”

"Maybe...... It's time to go back. Xiaoxiang opened her eyes a little weakly.

At that time, she saw that Miss was in danger, where could she take care of others, besides, if Miss hadn't asked her to protect the little master, how could she put Miss in danger?

And Lin Qing'er, it doesn't matter what kind of cousin she is, even if this Liangzi is concluded from today, it is best not to let her meet her in the future, otherwise......

Seeing someone's secretly rubbing his hands and looking indignant, Xiao Huang didn't know why, but he didn't ask any more, just stared at the medicinal soup in his hand and made a difficulty, "Is there preserves in the kitchen?" ”

"Preserves?" Xiaoxiang was stunned for a moment, then reacted, and stammered: "Yes, yes, does Miss want to eat?" ”

"Hmm."

After tasting the dark decoction in the bowl, Xiao Huang silently put the medicine bowl on the bedside table.

Although she was very interested in herbal pharmacology, the taste of this herb after boiling was really ...... Difficult to swallow.

In fact, she was not sick in the first place, but she was new to Kwai Shui, and she was cold, and she had some moderate wind chill, so she became extremely weak for a while.

I still remember that in the past few years, because of the cold of the palace, she had to endure all kinds of hardships every time she came to menstruation, and the pain of her first menarche was so painful that she fainted.

Although there were all kinds of painkillers in the pharmacy, she didn't buy them once because she felt that the medicine was for curing diseases, and menstrual pain was not a disease, so she didn't need to take medicine.

Suddenly, there was a burst of swelling pain in his abdomen, Xiao Huang endured it, and finally lifted the futon and got out of bed, then knelt on the wooden couch, prostrate on the side of the bed, and curled up into a baby......

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"Xiao Xiangxiang, why do you like to eat candied fruit so much?"

"It's delicious."

Two little girls on the top of the hillside, one leisurely crossed Erlang's legs, looking up at the mottled Caixia on the side, while the other was burying his head in the dried candied fruit in his arms.

The former glanced at it, then sneered, "Huh? It's delicious, it's so sweet and sour that it loses its teeth. ”

Hearing this, the girl who was focused on eating candied fruit rarely stopped, she looked at the other girl with a serious and puzzled expression, and asked, "Don't you like candied fruit?" ”

"yes, but what...... It's also not nasty, although it's hard to eat. ”

"But Grandma said that there is no bad food in the world, because people want to live......"

The girl frowned when she heard this, "In this way, my candied fruit will be eaten for you in the future, in this case, Xiao Xiangxiang will not die." ”

"Really?"

The latter cautiously asked for an answer, and the moment she saw the girl in front of her nodding, a happy smile appeared on her wooden face for the first time.

……

"Miss is...... Never eat...... Candied fruit. ”

In the kitchen, Xiao Xiang sat blankly with a plate of sweet plum fruit, and the bangs on her forehead covered her eyes, making it impossible to see clearly.

It's just that in that disc, there is a sweet powder on a plum fruit that is gradually soaking and melting, as fast as those young days that can't be caught......