(Girls' Literature)

"Returning to the princess. Sister Momotsuki everyone knows. I don't see his timidity when he usually plays. In the summer, they sometimes go into the water to catch fish. It was a great time to play with everyone. Sometimes it's a joke or something. I don't see Sister Momotsuki angry. ”

Picking incense and tongue neatly. And follow Shilan for a long time. I'm not afraid of witch ling. It's not Baguio's party. The answer was both neat and unbiased.

But she said so. Although it is true. But it seems to confirm that Baguio is lying. made Baguio look bad at that time.

Wu Ling won't believe all of her, though. But it's also a good idea. Then he asked Aunt Li, who was also in the back kitchen.

The two she knew. also knew her when she changed into Shilan's body.

"Aunt Li. You talk about it. Wu Ling sat back in her place. There was a smile on the corner of her mouth that she thought was quite gentle.

But Wu Ling knows. After all, he is a person who does not like to laugh. Even if it's a forced smile. I can't do it like the queen mother. It looks like a bright smile from the heart.

After all, Aunt Li is an old cook. See the princess call herself Aunt Li. He also knelt down tremblingly and replied: "The old slave doesn't dare." The princess called the old slave Fangchun good. ”

"Hmm." Wu Ling nodded. asked, "You are familiar with Mother Wu." ”

"Returning to the princess." Aunt Li replied respectfully: "The slave is very familiar with her. Always work in the back kitchen. I've known each other for many years. ”

"Then tell me about it. What kind of person she is. ”

"She's been working for a long time. Always lazy. But treat some of the things that must be done in your own hands. It can be regarded as conscientious. For many years. There is no major fault. She's mainly responsible for. It is to boil water and store fruits and vegetables. ”

"An hour before her accident that day. He also chatted happily with the old slave. said that his daughter was about to get married. Take good care of yourself. Waiting to see the birth of the little grandson......"

Aunt Li said. He wiped away his tears. Xu has really known each other for a long time. When it comes to Wu's mother. She was also a little unsettled.

I asked around. Wu Ling finally focused on Momotsuki, who had been very nervous.

"Let's talk about it. Why are you the only one so scared? ”

Wu Ling asked so many people. I want to know. under the people. How do you see yourself?

She knows it too. His face is not the same as ordinary people. So many years. It's kind of used to it. It's just that. She didn't know what everyone in her palace thought.

So Wu Ling first asked someone she didn't know. It looks a little scary. I asked two more if I had an intersection. It looks respectful. But it's not a scary. Only Momotsuki. I was so scared that I felt like I had seen a ghost.

Momotsuki saw the princess look at herself again. His face also became extremely stiff. Stumbled back: "Princess Mingjian." The slave really didn't know how she died. Slaves and maids are just ...... It's just that...... I just slapped her in a hurry......"

"Oh." Wu Ling hooked her lips slightly. Between her and Xiaoqing. There have been disputes.

As soon as this remark came out. And the maids sighed. There are even whispers.

Wu Ling listened secretly. Among them, there was a whispered conversation with a maid who thought that no one else could hear her, and said a lot about her.

"That day. I also saw Momoyue slap Xiaoqing with my own eyes. also asked her to prune the autumn chrysanthemum. You can't eat until you finish cutting. ”

"Yes. Wouldn't that ......"

"That's it...... Just now Baguio also said that she was timid. We don't see her cowardice. How could a coward do such a murderous thing. ”

"Shhh......h Don't talk nonsense. Otherwise, they will be heard. Are you not going to kill your head? ”

The handmaidens went from whispering to silent. I'm afraid that I will be arrested and killed because I said too much.

Wu Ling really heard it. He just didn't comment.

"Why did you hit her?" Wu Ling thinks. If you say she kills now. It's too far-fetched. At the very least, ask about the specifics.

Hear Wu Ling's question. Momotsuki shivered again. Slowly explained: "She...... Because she scolded the slave and maid...... She was guilty of the following. ”

"How to commit the following crimes."

"Recently, the slave and maid told her what she had done...... She didn't do it. She had not pruned the peach trees in the courtyard. The lawn was also unmowed. Flowers also forgot to fertilize...... She...... She's been in close proximity to one of the palace guards lately...... I was not in the Weiyang Palace all day. Always...... Always go out to find that guard without permission...... Slaves...... The slave said two things to her. She said that the slave maid was very old, and no one would understand it like this...... also scolded the slave and maid for not being able to marry for the rest of their lives...... Slaves and maids are ...... Momentarily angry...... Slap her in the face. ”

She remained on her knees. Refused to look up at Wu Ling and said. It was as if he were speaking to a crack in the ground under him.

said. Baguio put his arm around her. It was comforting.

Wu Ling understood. But look at this peach moon, although it is not first-class. But it's also a normal girl. There are no flaws. How can you still be in the palace at this age?

And Baguio. The two of them. It's a young maid in the palace. Baguio has one in twenty. Looking at this Momotsuki, it seems that she is a few years older than her. But not much more.

"Slaves don't want to marry." Her answer was simple. Still didn't look up at Wu Ling.

"Why don't you dare look at me?" Wu Ling was straight to the point. But I saw that Momotsuki trembled again.

"Slaves are afraid of red." She replied. It's also direct.

"I'm afraid...... Red. Wu Ling smiled a little.

That's an interesting answer. His whole body was red. If she's afraid of red. That's the best reason to do it.

"Yes, princess. The slave and Momotsuki have known each other for a long time. When the peach moon enters the palace. Behold the woman in the red garment. They all tremble with fear. I will also be scared when I see some red jade beads. That's why the slave said she was timid. And. Momotsuki itself works in the kitchen. Because I was scared when I saw that red flame. That's why I was transferred to the Sinong Hall for so many years. Many old maids can testify. Please also ask the princess to be clear. ”

Seeing Momotsuki was a little distressed. Baguio was naturally the first to stand up and explain.

Her words are not partial, though. But relative to this reason of 'fear of red'. It's a little weak.

There was a lot of whispering in the crowd at once.

"Cut. It's really a protector. On weekdays, it's a dog fight. relied on that Baguio to be the chief palace maid, and she also followed as the chief maid of the Sinong Palace. Fear of redness. Fear of fire. Why don't you see that she is afraid of the red flowers? Then don't want to be a farmer......"

A maid muttered. Complaining about his dissatisfaction. I thought I was standing at the back. No one could hear it.

The other maid covered her lips and smiled secretly, "Everyone is a woman. She said she was afraid of red. It's better to say that you're afraid of geranium. Monthly monthly events. You have to be taken care of by others~. That thing is really red~. Hahaha~. ”

Her laughter was slightly louder. attracted several little maids around to look over. The maid who had spoken at first elbowed her. "Don't talk nonsense. She clearly said that she was afraid of the princess's redness. If the princess hears this, you will hear it. Thought you were comparing her to a geranium. If it's annoying. You can't eat and walk around. ”

"Uh-oh." Listened to the maid. The other maid swallowed. Silence immediately. No more talking.

At this time, there was silence in the hall. In the ears of Wu Ling. Only the sound of Momotsuki's pounding heartbeat.

Fear of redness.

That's really not a good reason.

Who in this world is afraid of red? If there is, there is. There was also an intersection with red. The ancients said: Once bitten by a snake for ten years, I was afraid of the well rope. It's because they've been persecuted. And he was afraid of other things.

So what had she been scared of.

"Momotsuki stayed. Everyone else went out. Baguio. You go and ask someone to carry Xiaoqing's body here. "Wu Ling's gray cuffs. Commanded.

Momotsuki heard this. Immediately raised his eyes to look at Wu Ling. I only looked at it for a moment. He shook as if he had been struck by lightning. Then kneel back to the same place. Still looking down. He gritted his teeth and didn't make a sound.

After the crowd retreated. Wu Ling said in a soft voice as much as possible, "You get up." Don't be afraid. ”

“…… Be. Momotsuki shivered again. before he stood up. Still didn't dare to look at Wu Ling.

"I know. You don't kill people. Wu Ling watched her move like this. Slightly sideways head. Fingers tapped on the armrest of the chair. Make a clicking sound.

"The princess believes me." Because I heard strange noises. Therefore, Momotsuki raised her head again. I saw Wu Ling's red eyes looking at her. Frightened, he fell to his knees with a thud. But not intentionally. It's about weak legs.

Wu Ling really believed that she was afraid of herself this time.

It's not that I'm afraid of red. It's afraid of yourself. I'm afraid of her witch.

"Listen to your accent. It seems familiar. Where is your home. Wu Ling still asked softly.

"Back to the princess. Not worth mentioning......"

Wu Ling didn't speak. The room was silent. Let Momotsuki start to be scared again.

"Slave and maid confess......" she suddenly knelt down. Trembling and began to kowtow.

"Oh." Wu Ling was interested. How to count as 'conviction of sin'.

"But the slave is not...... It's not killing. Just concealing ...... It's just a little hidden......"

"Hmm." Wu Ling also believes that she didn't kill people. Softly said, "Just asking where your home is." ”

"Slaves and maids have a hard life. Since he was a child, his father died early. Mother remarried. He sold his slaves and maids into the imperial palace. Before entering the palace...... Slaves...... Be...... Dunwu people ......"

She said with a shudder. From time to time, he used the corner of his eye to look at Wu Ling's expression and movements.

Wu Ling's heart sank when she heard this. His eyes squinted at her.

No wonder the accent feels familiar...... Dock ...... Where Wu Ling lived for eight years...... That little place where she was born. A place where parents have taken root for generations.

Wu Ling rarely recalls her childhood hometown. I have forgotten exactly where. She thought. If it's Momotsuki, don't mention it. She may never remember those two words.

Momotsuki saw that the princess's expression was not good. Thought she had changed her mind. I don't believe I'm not killing anyone. Thereupon. Trembling and continuing to explain. She took the next sentence. But it really made Wu Ling feel like her heart was scattered by thousands of horses.

She said: "When she was a child, she and her family encountered a red-haired monster on the street. The father stepped forward and held it down. Outcome...... The monster spewed fire. Burned my father. Then it glanced up at the slave. The piercing blood red and flames. The slave will never forget it in this life...... Since then. and he was afraid of red. ”