Chapter 24: The Farewell of the Dead
Thirty-four years of Jiajing. Apricot Moon.
Princess Ning'an married Li He. The streets and alleys of the capital are full of big red lanterns.
On the second floor of the Fuwang Building in the capital, the window of the private room is facing the Horse Mansion, and I have been contracted for three days.
"Ran Ran lonely bamboo, rooted in Mount Tai. is newlywed with Qing, and I hope that it will be appropriate. Thousands of miles away to seek the heart, you are married. "I raised my glass, drank the wine alone, tampered with ancient poems, and wrote my thoughts.
"My lord, let's go out for a walk, it's not a problem for you to be like this. The shopkeeper asked eagerly for fear of an accident.
"I can't afford to pay you, or what? I just want to be alone. I said to the shopkeeper drunkenly.
"Shi Yu, let's go out for a walk, just let the shopkeeper send someone to clean the room. Zhu Changlin comforted.
"Let's go. Let's take a stroll along Qianmen Street. I said to Zhu Changlin.
"Okay, let's take a look. ”
Walking on Qianmen Street, people come and go, the sound of selling is constant, and this street is full of lights because of the princess's wedding.
I didn't walk a few steps, and I saw a shop called: Ruoshui Xuan.
I stepped in.
"Guest officer, come and see the umbrella? My family's Gao Mihou is one of the best in the capital! You see, the small oil-paper umbrellas are all made by ancient methods, the workmanship is fine, and the painting skills are even more exquisite. The shopkeeper introduced diligently.
"Yes, that's a delicate job!" I said in admiration.
"That is, our oil-paper umbrellas, whether they are from the number bamboo, to make the skeleton, or to put on the umbrella surface, to paint flowers, and to oil, there are all kinds of full-time masters, production, and will not cut corners. The shopkeeper boasted.
"Tell me about the importance of choosing an umbrella. "I asked the shopkeeper.
"Look at the quality of the oil paper umbrella, to see whether the "four grooves" are smooth, do not expose the joints, the teeth to fill the mouth, the embryo, the bracket can not appear nostrils, the tung oil should also be even, as long as these points are guaranteed to be a good umbrella. ”
"Then you can recommend it to me. I'm going to give it away. I looked at the shopkeeper and said.
"Well, guest officer, you are a gift to the girl you like!" said the shopkeeper first.
"What are you talking nonsense!" Zhu Changlin wanted to go to Li'er, the shopkeeper.
"It's okay, it's okay, just pick one for me as you say. I said to the shopkeeper.
"You see that your young master hasn't spoken yet, what do you say, as the so-called, a cool umbrella, both of them go together, what a good artistic conception this is, you and my umbrella are the right choice! I recommend peony umbrella, hibiscus umbrella, lotus umbrella to you, you can choose one of this young master!" said to me.
"Let's get a peony umbrella. That's it!" I said, pointing to an oil-paper umbrella on the counter.
Shop Xiaoer, take out this delicate peony umbrella and authenticate it in my hand.
I asked Changlin to pay, and we walked out of Ruoshui Xuan together.
"This is a thousand taels of silver tickets. Go and help me build the best pharmacy on Qianmen Street, and build me a quiet room in the back, and the name of the pharmacy will be Shi Yudan Medicine Pavilion. "I instructed Brother Changlin.
"It's my lord. What about you, my lord? Brother Zhu asked.
"I'll give this umbrella to the princess, and I'll go back to you. I said to Brother Zhu.
"You have to calm down. Don't do stupid things. Brother Zhu didn't feel at ease and instructed.
"It's okay, I'm measured. "What Brother Zhu said made my ears calloused, so I quickly sent him away.
I came to the alley next to the Pony Mansion by myself and flew into the room.
The Horse Mansion is the original princess's mansion, which is a palace-style building with four entrances and five sits north and faces south, and this treatment is also unique among the princes, which can be seen Your Majesty's love for the princess.
As soon as I went to the room, I heard the sound of pushing the cup and changing the lamp in the courtyard in front of me, and the horses and subordinates kept toasting the royal nobles, officials, and wealthy businessmen who came to celebrate.
The last main room was their wedding room.
I stood on the top of the eaves in front of the wedding room, and watched the shadow of the princess by candlelight. Because of the number of etiquette, I didn't dare to move forward, after all, this is her wedding day, and I, as a man, will be guilty of going any further.
Suddenly I heard a voice ...
"Since the son is here, my princess invites you to come down and gather at the stone table in front of you. A maidservant who didn't do anything flew up to the room and said to me.
I had no choice but to take an umbrella and fly down with her.
Just sat down at the stone table.
"Senior Brother Shiyu, you're here. Thank you for coming to my wedding. Although, not to go through the main door. I heard the princess speak in the house.
"It's the junior brother who is offended. Please also forgive Her Royal Highness the Princess. I just want to come and see you. I whispered to the princess.
"It's okay, Wan'er, ask him for a glass of happy wine, and be happy!" Her Royal Highness called softly.
"It's Her Royal Highness the Princess. Wan'er poured me a glass of wine.
When the wine was full, I drank it all.
"I'm just coming to see this peony umbrella, as a congratulatory gift from my junior brother, and I also invite Her Royal Highness the Princess. I held an umbrella in both hands and offered it respectfully.
The princess was stunned, but still said to Wan'er.
"Wan'er take it, this is my junior brother's heart. Her Royal Highness said.
"How is the princess?" I asked.
"Okay, it's very, but I see that my junior brother's skills have improved again, and they have all refined the qi mirror. It seems that I am going to work hard, senior sister!" said the princess to me.
"Okay, then I wish you happiness. The younger brother retired. I stepped back.
The moment I turned around, the tears couldn't stop staying, and the people and things behind me had become a thing of the past.
I flew up to the eaves, I didn't dare to look back, I couldn't look back, I was afraid, I was afraid of nostalgia.
The princess looked at my back and opened the door to the wedding room.
"Your Royal Highness, why did you come out. Xiao Wan said.
"It's okay, it's still early, I'll come out to take a breath, and I'll go back." The princess said.
"Just because I was born in the emperor's family. After all, there is no fate, Shi Yu, I just hope you take good care of yourself. The princess under the veil is a lot more cheerful at the moment, and it can be regarded as a complete cause and effect if she can see each other again.
She always felt that I should spread my wings and fly like an eagle, the outside world was mine, and she was just a bird in a cage and couldn't fly. I can't get in, and she can't get out. And she's used to it.
Such.... Very good...
I landed in the alley next to the Horse House, and I walked forward with my head down, as if I was enchanted in my heart, and wanted to leave this place as soon as possible, so that I could forget about the siege... The siege of the heart. There is her siege ...
After a while, I came to Qianmen Street, in a conspicuous position on the street, I saw the Yushidan Medicine Pavilion, I could vaguely see that it was originally a pharmacy, and it was very dilapidated, I looked at the workers, it was being renovated.
I was just about to go in when I saw Brother Changlin walk in.
"My lord, you're back, see if it's what you want. As he spoke, he led me into the ashram in the backyard.
I walked into the ashram and found it empty. Brother Zhu saw my doubts and said to me.
"There are too many alchemy utensils, I have arranged to purchase them, although many people in the capital are doing the pill business now, but the alchemy utensils are generally custom-made, I have already ordered a set for you, and I will be able to send it in a few days! Brother Zhu said to me.
"That's very good, there is Brother Lao Zhu. I'm a little tired, take me to my room. "I really don't want to think about anything anymore," said to Brother Zhu.
"You don't live in a restaurant anymore? This side has not been renovated yet, but you can live there, but the conditions are not as good as those over there. Brother Zhu said to me with concern.
"It's okay, let's check out tomorrow, I'm just tired and don't want to move now. I want to get a good night's sleep and don't let people disturb me. I said to Brother Zhu.
In this way, I slept for a day and a night, and at the second o'clock in the middle of the night, I got up.
"Your Excellency, you're awake. "Seeing me come out, Brother Zhu greeted me cordially.
"Brother Zhu, haven't you been resting? How embarrassing is this, you go and rest, we are brothers, not master and servant, you don't have to be like this. I said to Brother Zhu.
"It's okay, I'm about to sleep, come and see you. I've got two guys at your door. They'll call me if there's something. Brother Zhu said.
"By the way, when the alchemy tools arrive, tell me right away, I want to practice one more batch of pills. Then, good to go to Maoshan, you have been to some guys, on the surface they are guys, but in fact, they are pro-soldiers, you go to find a place outside the city, build a barracks, I want to set up a secret guard medicine pavilion, you have to step up training for them, first two hundred people, you must be fine, go and rest, tomorrow will be done. I said to Brother Zhu.
"It's my lord. "Brother Zhu retired.