February 211 BC

After staying overnight at an inn in Xianyang, Xiao Xu and I finally arrived outside Xianyang Palace on the second day. After a few days of sunshine, the originally heavy snow almost melted away, and the melted snow dripped down along the delicate tile edge of Xianyang Palace, reflecting the sunlight, and actually exuded seven colors of brilliance.

After getting out of the carriage, Xiao Xu and I thanked the coachman, bypassed the iron-clad guards outside the palace, and came to the west gate of Xianyang Palace.

"Who is it?" the guards stopped me and Xiao Xu, frowning, "Do you have a token?"

"Yes. I took out the token of the big dancer and said in a kind tone: "We are the dancers who were sent to Afang a year ago, and we learned that the big dancer was seriously ill, so we came back to visit. ”

"I see. Seeing the token, the guard's face softened, he motioned to his subordinates to get out of the way, and arched his hand: "Girl, bear with me, the reason why we are like this is because the prince just returned to the palace yesterday." ”

"It doesn't matter. Xiao Xu and I blessed him, and then walked into Xianyang Palace.

There is quite a distance from the west gate to Xianle Fang, and Xiao Xu and I have to go through the Imperial Garden.

It is early spring, and many plum blossoms outside the palace have been thanked early. And the red plums in this palace are always as gorgeous as ever because of the careful care of the gardener.

"Cher. Xiao Xu suddenly asked me, "What do you think of this plum blossom?"

"The petals are intact and the stamens are full, which is naturally excellent. I replied.

"Then who do you think this plum blossom looks like?"

I paused, and unexpectedly the person who was playing the flute in Afang came to mind.

"I think this flower looks like a long-term son. Xiao Xu broke off a plum branch and said meaningfully: "One is clear, the other is elegant, snow and plum are really a perfect match." ”

Instead of answering her, I picked up my steps again and continued on my way.

After walking for nearly half an hour, we finally stopped at the back door of Xianle Fang. Pulling out my hand that was tucked into the cotton hand, I knocked lightly on the door and whispered, "But anyone? I'm Snowfall." ”

Soon there was the sound of rustling footsteps, and then the latch slammed and the door opened.

"You're finally back. The one who opened the door was a dancing girl named Pear Frost, she reached out and grabbed me, her eyes were slightly red, and said, "Go quickly, the big dancer has been waiting for you." ”

Xiao Xu reached out and took the burden in my hand, patted me lightly on the shoulder, and said softly: "Give me the things, you can go quickly." ”

"Sister Xue'er!" Xiaoxian, who was two years younger than me, suddenly ran out of the kitchen in the backyard, her face still stained with some black ash from the fire, but her eyes were clean and transparent.

"Who let you come out!" Lishuang reproached: "The medicine is still boiling on the stove, how can you come out?

"Don't!" Xiaoxian pouted, "Sister Xue'er hasn't been back for a year, and I have a lot of things to say to her!"

"Then we'll have to wait until the medicine is boiled!" said Pear Frost unceremoniously.

"The medicine is ready!"

"Then send it to the Great Dancer!"

"Don't go! It's me every time, why don't you go!"

"I ......"

"I'll go. I interrupted them, took off the cotton hand on my wrist, and said with a smile: "The big dancer is my adoptive mother, so I should go." ”

Xianle Fang is located on the west side of Xianyang Palace, the terrain is remote and deserted all year round. Each yard is planted with flowers such as peaches and spring greetings. This year, the rain is very abundant, and the peaches of Xianle Fang are blooming very well, clustered one by one, and they are prosperous. However, the world is unpredictable, and the person who planted them can no longer see such enchanting scenery at this moment.

I walked briskly through the corridor, my hand holding the soup trembling with nervousness.

In front of the big dancing girl's room was a young palace lady, who was dressed quite thinly, and from time to time she breathed on her hands. Hearing footsteps, she looked up at me, followed by a respectful bow, timidly greeting: "Snow girl." ”

"How's the big dancer?" I asked her.

"I just woke up, and I didn't eat the breakfast I was serving, saying that I had no appetite. ”

"I see. I frowned slightly, withdrew from Xiao Gong'e, gently pushed the door and walked in.

The room was filled with the strong smell of herbs and sandalwood, and the charcoal fire in the brazier next to the bed was blazing. On the desk is the big dancer's favorite guqin, and there is a roll of bamboo slips spread out next to it.

"Coming?" a hoarse and tired voice came from inside the curtain, and she said, "Come here." ”

I lifted the curtain and walked in, only to see her reclining on the couch, the smoke swirling around her, and I couldn't see her expression clearly.

"Let's put things down. She patted the bed beside her and whispered, "Sit here." ”

I put the medicine aside and obediently walked over and sat down beside her.

"In just one year, you've become more famous. She reached out and grabbed my long hair hanging down from her chest, and smiled as if relieved, "It's becoming more and more like your mother." ”

"Yes. I took her grip on her somewhat jagged hand, and my heart tingled like a pinprick.

"Naturally, I don't tell lies. Her tone was leisurely, and her gaze seemed to go back to a long time ago. I know she's nostalgic, nostalgic for my mother, who died young.

"Your mother was an amazing woman. She suddenly said, "Cher, you should respect her." ”

"I was only a year old when she died, and although I don't know what great things she did, I have no respect for the mother who left her children behind. I lowered my eyes and said, "You are the one who raised me, and you are my mother." ”

The hand I had held in the palm of my hand suddenly pulled away, and then, with the wind, fell on my face.

The room was quiet and the slap was loud.

"Nonsense!" the big dancer's chest rose and fell violently, and she pointed at me and said in disbelief, "How can you have such a rebellious idea?!! How can you belittle your mother like this?!"

I hung my head and didn't speak.

"Your mother...... Her Highness Lingji...... She will kill herself for the sake of your father!" The big dancer clutched the quilt tightly, tears scurled on her emaciated cheeks, and her voice said in a mournful voice: "Do you want to see your mother force a smile in front of Ying Zheng and be forced to accept joy under him?!"

My heart trembled violently, and I couldn't help but think of Xiao Xu.

"Xue'er......" The big dancer stroked my slightly puffy cheeks distressedly, and sighed: "You are the daughter of the Korean princess Lingji and the Wei king Wei fake, and you are the princess of the Wei Kingdom......"

The true identity was finally revealed, and I finally burst into tears as I looked at the big dancer.

I already knew that my identity was not as simple as the big dancer said. When I was eight years old, the well-known father-in-law of Wei in Xianle Fang also told me that this jade came from the Wei court and was worn by the prince and daughter. Soon after, however, the father-in-law was removed from the Xianle Place, and the Great Dancer told me that the father-in-law was a madman and was sent out of the palace by her.

Although the father-in-law was sent away by the big dancing girl, his words were forever remembered by me.

Now that the Great Dancer has told me the secret she had been desperately hiding for years, I know that her time is running out.

"Cher. She ripped my face, forced me to look into her eyes, which were slightly cloudy by her illness, and said solemnly: "Promise me, never let others know your identity, and never think about revenge." The state of Wei has perished, but you are still young. You have to remember that living well is more important than anything else. ”