Chapter 22: The Old Years
The majestic city walls stand tall and upright, and the red bricks and tiles bear witness to the vicissitudes of history.
There were a few melodious jokes faintly in the Furong Palace.
"Sigh that you were born before you die, and your happy marriage is in vain."
"Bo Xing's family has no news, and the flowers and weeping moon are secretly worrying......"
The music is tactful and desolate, but the sound is like lingering love words, and there is a sense of obsession that cannot be explained.
A green-shirted Yun Mama walked forward quickly, leaned over Shangguan Yin and whispered in her ear.
"Niangniang, the Second Highness has arrived."
Stretched out his hand and carefully took the Yueqin handed over by Concubine Su, and respectfully leaned over to help her up and sit on the main seat.
Shangguan Yin played with the newly painted Kodan in his hand, and the phoenix eyes were full of charm. The gorgeous makeup that has just been singing opera has not faded, and it is more seductive and enchanting without the dignified and elegant in Su Ri, and it seems that I have seen the first beauty of the imperial city in the past.
"Let him in."
When Mama Yun heard this, she immediately lowered her head to remove the color in her eyes and replied respectfully.
"Yes."
The maids retreated, and Mama Yun closed the door intimately.
The warm breeze blew through Mama Yun's silver-white hair, looking at the familiar grass and trees in the yard. Unconsciously, she has been in this deep palace for seven years, and in these long years, she has accompanied the young lady from Shangguan's concubine to Su Guifei, how many conspiracies and calculations have been seen, and how much sadness she has witnessed.
The backyard of the deep palace was a prison shackle, and there were bones in the invisible corners, but fortunately, the young lady finally got what she wanted, and the grace did not fade.
"How's it going?"
Bei Siyang bit his lower lip and knelt in front of Su Guifei with a plop.
"Erchen is ashamed of his mother's expectations...", he lowered his head and did not dare to look directly into the eyes of the person sitting down, recalling what he had just been there with a face full of humiliation and anger.
"The herbs were snatched away by Beijinchuan." The voice was muffled, and there was a kind of powerless grievance.
Shangguan Yinfeng's eyes picked an indescribable sense of oppression, and the jade cup in his hand slammed on the desk, and the head of Bei Siyang, who was loud and frightened, lowered.
walked up to Bei Siyang, raised his eyebrows, and shouted loudly.
"Look up." The cold voice makes people tremble, and they are afraid for no reason.
As soon as he raised his head tremblingly, there was a hot pain on his face. This slap was merciless, and his body was crooked, and it took a long time to recover his senses.
"The son knows his mistake, and the mother concubine is angry." The bun on his head is messed up. Leaned to the side, the striking palm print on his face.
Looking at the face that was somewhat similar to Bei Shuyi, the hand hidden under the sleeve clenched and loosened, and he was reluctant to do it again after all. Flick your sleeves and turn your back to force yourself not to look at him.
"Do you know why the concubine beat you?" The voice slowed down, trying to make it sound calmer.
"The sons are not good at doing things, and they are willing to be punished." Bow your head and kowtow, and your body is almost touching the ground.
Hearing that he hadn't realized the real mistake yet, Shangguan Yin was angry.
"Disadvantage is one thing, the Red Sleeve Pavilion is the second to spend a lot of money, and sending people to chase and kill without permission is the third!" Turning around, he looked at him coldly.
"As the prince of a country, you are competing for a red dust woman in public, even if you have a valid reason, those pedantic ministers will impeach you to death. Not to mention the damage to your reputation, you still get nothing in the end. Everyone knows that there is a clear and secret fight between the princes, as long as they are not too angry, they will not say anything, and even His Majesty will turn a blind eye. ”
"But it's good for you to openly kill him at this time. The great victory at the border and the return of his class to the DPRK is the time when thousands of people are watching, and any wind and grass will be infinitely magnified. Not only will you not be able to kill him, but you will get yourself into trouble. It's stupid! ”
Although there is no obvious sign of Qingwangfu on the deceased, it is inevitable that there will be negligence, and once it is found, the consequences are unimaginable. The most taboo thing for the emperor on the high seat is fratricidal fratricide, factionalism, personal gain, and... Thinking about the place under his ass.
Bei Siyang's heart was flustered and his face turned pale when he heard this, he was too angry to think about it so much.
"The mother and the princess know their mistakes, please ask the mother to forgive the sons and daughters this time." He subconsciously grabbed the hem of Shangguan Yin's clothes and begged.
Shangguan Yin got angry every time he saw him panicked, and took a big breath to calm himself down.
Frowning, he said coldly, "Get up." ”
Bei Siyang was cultivated by her, and her words and deeds and demeanor were all in accordance with the standards of the prince, and now it seems that it is still far behind, Shangguan Yin shook his head in disappointment.
"How did Hongu educate you since you were a child? Be calm in case of trouble, you see if you still have a little bit of the appearance of the prince of the kingdom of Shao! ”
After a reprimand, Bei Siyang's face turned pale, clenched his fists and gritted his teeth and did not dare to speak.
At this time, a brisk voice came from outside the palace.
"Mother." Those who have not heard it have heard it first.
Beijiu Ji carried the hem of her skirt and ran into the Furong Hall with cheerful steps.
Listening to the voice of her pampered daughter outside the door, Shangguan Yin's ugly face softened, and there was tenderness between her eyebrows that she didn't notice.
Then she glanced at her embarrassed son in front of her, and said in a cold voice, "Remember, you have been in my Furong Hall since you came out of the Red Sleeve Pavilion today, you don't know anything, and nothing has anything to do with you." ”
"Erchen understands."
Shangguan Yin waved his hand and let him out.
Bei Siyang snorted, looking at her like an ordinary mother, her body was peaceful and gentle, which was a treatment he had never had. The concubine had been stern for as long as he could remember, and he didn't say anything, but hung his head and withdrew.
As soon as he came out, he bumped into a pink and tender dress, a cheerful sister who didn't know how to be sorrowful.
"Brother Huang, what's wrong with your face?" Beijiu Ji stretched out his hand and wanted to come forward to check.
Looking at those clear eyes, he clearly saw the worry and distress inside, and also reflected his embarrassment at this time.
disgusted for no reason, he slapped away her outstretched hand and said coldly, "It has nothing to do with you." ”
After saying that, he walked away.
Beijiu Ji was stunned and touched the back of her red hand, inexplicably aggrieved, and a layer of mist rose from the corner of her eyes.
She didn't know why the imperial brother hated her so much, obviously the relationship between Hou and the imperial brother was still very good when she was young, at that time, the imperial brother would skip class and secretly take her out of the palace to play, would accompany her to release paper kites, and would coax her to be happy.
But why is it like this now, why is it that Jiu'er did something wrong?
"Jiu'er~" After not seeing anyone come in for a long time, Shangguan Yin couldn't help but shout worriedly.
Hearing this, she immediately wiped away her tears, adjusted her mentality and walked into the hall with a happy smile.
"Yongjia has seen the concubine." Beijiu Ji leaned over slightly and saluted, and hugged Shangguan Yin's arm affectionately.
Shangguan Yin touched her little head lovingly, reached out and gently scratched her nose, and said dotingly.
"What's the matter with Jiu'er looking for her mother?"
Beijiu Ji snuggled in her arms and said coquettishly.
"Can't you come to the concubine without something? Jiu'er misses her mother. ”
"Okay, good, my Jiu'er is the most well-behaved." With a spoiled face and full of connivance, Shangguan Yin touched her soft hair helplessly.
Hearing this, Beijiu Ji got up from her mother's arms with satisfaction, sat next to her, picked up a piece of delicate pastry and stuffed it into her mouth.
Chat while eating.
"However, Jiu'er does have something to ask for this time." She stuck out her tongue rather weakly, and held her mother's arm with a hippie smile.
"You~" Shangguan Yin pinched her little face helplessly.
"Say, what's the matter with finding the concubine?"
Bei Jiuji blushed and twisted a little, "Jiu'er wants to learn embroidery." ”
"Huh? Didn't Jiu'er still hate school girls before? Why do you suddenly want to learn? ”
It's rare to see Jiu'er in such a young daughter's posture, could it be that she has a sweetheart?
Shangguan Yin quietly tentatively, "Jiu'er, who is this going to learn embroidery for?" ”
"Mother Concubine~" Beijiu Ji begged for mercy, her face suddenly burned, thinking of the young man's cold appearance, there seemed to be a deer in her heart.
"My daughter just suddenly wants to learn~"
looks like eight or nine are not far from ten, and I don't know which son Jiu'er has a crush on? How is the home? How's the character?
That's it, as long as he treats my Jiu'er sincerely, it doesn't matter.
"Okay, okay, the mother doesn't ask. Mother asked Mama Yun to teach you how? ”
Beijiu Ji jumped up happily, kissed her on the face, and said happily.
"Jiu'er thanked her mother."
After speaking, he happily went to find Mama Yun.
Shangguan Yin looked at Beijiu Ji's happy back, her soft and glutinous touch was still on her cheeks, and her heart was soft.
This kid.
From Beijiu Ji, she vaguely saw her shadow back then. It was also in this wonderful year that she met the unforgettable young man in this life.
The story of her and Bei Shuyi began with the idea of seeing color and being loyal to the long-term love.
That year, she went south with her father to Jinzhou.
Jinzhou is rich, and the local people are simple and welcoming. Although it does not have the prosperity of the imperial city, it has a touch of market atmosphere.
Her first meeting with Bei Shuyi happened here.
As the only concubine of the Shangguan family, she has learned everything according to the queen's standards since she was a child. Shangguan Yin's temperament is indulgent and good at dancing, and the most disliked is the female worker, who has the title of the first beauty in the imperial city.
She often wears a purple whip around her waist, and she will be severely beaten if she is not long-sighted, so no one in the imperial city dares to touch the moldy head of this little ancestor.
On that day, Shangguanyin was walking on the street as usual and was publicly confessed by a young man to show his love.
The young man is also good-looking, his family is in business, and he can be regarded as a rich son.
The young son fell in love with the beautiful Shangguanyin at first sight, so he took the initiative to talk to him.
Who is Ke Shangguanyin? The little ancestor of the imperial city, being accosted by a mediocre-looking person is simply an insult to her. Angry on the spot.
"You dare to think about Miss Ben for anything!" The phoenix's eyebrows are raised, and the pampering is indispensable.
The man was embarrassed by the public face, and reached out to pull her.
Shangguan Yin snorted coldly, didn't take him in his eyes at all, and touched the purple whip on his waist and slammed it towards him.
The man froze in place.
The purple whip landed on him with a hot stinging sensation, and the man bared his teeth.
Shangguan Yin still felt puzzled, holding the purple whip in his hand, watching him curl up in pain with cold eyes, and whipped him in the face with the whip held high.
The people around were frightened by the change and scattered, and no one was willing to step forward to stop them.
This whip is going to be disfigured.
At this moment, the purple whip was firmly grasped by a handsome young man, unable to move.
"Who are you? Dare to take care of Miss Ben's business! Shangguan Yin snorted coldly, and the maid behind her hurriedly stepped forward to protect her behind her.
The young man flicked the whip in his hand lightly, and Shangguan Yin's body staggered.
"Be forgiving and forgiving."
His voice was faint and he couldn't hear any emotion, but it was inexplicably startled.
He turned away without even looking at her.
"Hey, wait, Miss Ben gave you permission to go?"
Seeing that the man ignored her, Shangguan Yin was so angry that he slammed into his back with a whip.
The young man grabbed the tail of the whip as if he had eyes on the back of his head. She pulled her wrist back, and the whip flew out of her hand.
He threw the whip beside him expressionlessly, nervously protecting the girl in his arms.
"Are you okay with Ryu'er?" The voice was gentle and thoughtful, and Shangguan Yin noticed that he was holding a petite and weak woman in his hand.
"Brother Yi, I'm fine." Mu Liu slapped his hand with a light smile and signaled not to worry.
Bei Shuyi breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Shangguanyin coldly.
"Weapons are used to protect those who need protection, not to bully the weak."
"I don't hurt the weak, you can do it yourself." Bei Shuyi took Mu Liu's hand and prepared to leave.
"Presumptuous! You wait! You haven't told me who you are? Shangguan stomped his feet angrily, watching their figures disappear into the crowd, and there was a fear of not seeing each other again.
The palpitations of the young man came suddenly, probably because of the lust, or the desire to conquer, or the tenderness of the young man was only the unwillingness of the girls around him......
The joy of youth is like a stone in Tan, splashing a circle of ripples, and it is difficult to calm down for a long time.
There is always one person who wants to go out of the relationship of three people, and if she can, she is willing to do whatever it takes.
The first sight when I was young amazed the years, and I will never forget it for many years after that.
The wind blew all over the ground and rolled up the residual leaves, Shangguan Yin knelt by the windowsill with Yueqin in his arms, looked at the bright sunshine, and suddenly smiled.
There was another melodious song in the Hibiscus Hall.
"The tears on the pillow are the rain before the steps, and the drips are endless through the window......"