Beyond Gold and Jade [Rebirth]

Mid-Autumn Festival full moon, bright and bright moon in the sky, illuminating the corridor painted with red lacquer, you can vaguely smell the rich fragrance of the rose, the maidservant in pink walks with a lamp, not knowing where she is going in a hurry.

Ye Chongjin suddenly recalled his previous life, he also liked to wander in the dark night, casually counting the palace lanterns on the long corridor, and sometimes he would meet a concubine in the palace—that person also had several women in his harem, although he didn’t get any Even though they are favored, they all have their names.

And he has everything except fame.

But what's the use of having that vain title? In this harem, apart from the man's concubine and grandmother, no woman has ever knelt down before him, and is there any woman who hasn't envied him, envied him, or even cursed him behind his back? he.

Ye Chongjin was pinching the sachet at his waist, and the word "Brocade" embroidered by An's own hands was vaguely discernible, who knows what will happen or not.

A row of patrolling guards passed by. Although they didn't know the identities of the two, they saluted respectfully. There are many nobles in the palace tonight, and they can't afford to offend anyone.

Seeing that the palace lanterns in the Wansheng Palace were no longer visible, Ye Chonghui was still young after all, so he suppressed his anxiety and said, "Ah Jin, if Daddy blames you, you can say it was Brother's idea."

The little doll beside him frowned and hummed softly.

In fact, Ye Chongjin planned this way. Although his father was reluctant to blame him, he kept talking about it endlessly, and Ye Chonghui was used to being scolded, so it didn't matter if he was scolded a few times.But now that Ye Chonghui proposed it on his own initiative, he felt a little embarrassed.

He pursed his lips and reminded in a low voice: "Father is reluctant to scold me, but he is willing to scold you."

Ye Chonghui frowned, squeezed the little hand in the palm, and said: "So what, my brother said that he would protect Ah Jin, so no matter what the fault is, he will bear it for Ah Jin."

Walking through the vermilion lacquer corridor, the imperial garden is in front of you, you can hear the sound of gurgling water, several lamps depict pictures of flowers in full bloom, and the fragrance of flowers brought by the cool night breeze, Ye Chongjin suddenly stopped pace.

The little baby said: "It's so dark ahead, Ah Jin doesn't want to go."

Ye Chonghui was a little surprised. He rubbed the child's head and joked, "It turns out that Ah Jin is afraid of the dark. It's okay, just hold my brother's hand. My brother is an adult now, so I'm not afraid of anything."

Ye Chongjin's compassion disappeared immediately, and he said that since you are not afraid of anything, you can take care of your father.

The river in the imperial garden is called the Mufang River. Every time a hundred flowers are in full bloom, the colorful petals will fall to the surface of the river, and drift to an unknown distance with the flowing water.

Of course, this is what the palace people said. Ye Chongjin had visited outside the palace and knew that the water would eventually lead to the moat outside the imperial city.

Ye Chongjin pulled his brother's sleeve, and took the lead to step on the stone bridge above the river. This arch bridge existed in the previous dynasty. In some years, the river will flow under the bridge, so the angle of viewing the lanterns from here is the best.

It is early autumn, and flowers falling on the water are rare. There are hundreds of lanterns floating not far away, slowly swaying towards this side. Red candles flicker on the flower paper, like crushed stars falling into the world, beautiful and beautiful. Elegant, the river water reflects the fire, emitting a golden sparkle.

Ye Chonghui was amazed. There are many customs of putting up lanterns in the capital, but the Ye family has a very strict style, and the eldest son is the strict target of the elders. He rarely has the opportunity to touch the things in the market. Therefore, he has only seen it from books when he grows up so big. .

Pointing at the lantern, he said incoherently, "Ah Jin, look at it, Ah Jin, those floating on the water are lanterns."

Ye Chongjin echoed, "It's so beautiful."

Ye Chonghui squeezed his younger brother's soft little hand, and said, "Does Ah Jin know that everyone's wishes are written in these lanterns, and when the river god sees that the lights are attracted, he will pick up these lanterns, and then help them Make your wishes come true on paper."

"...is it really possible?" the child asked.

Ye Chonghui said seriously: "If you sincerely pray, it will definitely come true. Does Ah Jin have any wishes to come true?"

The little baby was silent, then suddenly grinned and said: "If Ah Jin has a wish, he can tell his parents, or ask his grandfather, which one is not as effective as the river god."

"It's a sin to blaspheme the gods." Ye Chonghui poked his smooth forehead, and seeing the little baby staring at him, he smiled and said, "Go back, father should be anxious if he can't find anyone."

As soon as the two of them walked under the bridge, they saw a young boy squatting by the river, holding a simple lantern in his hand, the flickering candlelight reflected an immature face with red lips and white teeth, like a peach, With such a complexion at such a young age, Ye Chongjin can only think of one person.

——Fifth Prince Gu You.

This child passed away early in his previous life, and died of illness shortly after the new emperor ascended the throne, but Ye Chongjin could never forget that face and the words he said.

"There are too few people in this world who are kind to me. If he is kind to me, I will give him my life."

The fifth prince was born with a difficult delivery. His mother, Concubine Li, drank strong birth-inducing medicine to give birth to him, and finally died of exhaustion. Speak up.

Although the world said that the fifth prince was a fool, Ye Chongjin didn't think he was stupid. He felt that the child was just slower than others, but his head was clear.

It wasn't until later that he realized that Gu You was indeed a fool.Being injured all over his body, but gritting his teeth and refusing to let go, he is not stupid or anything.

Ye Chonghui frowned, and said: "Look at the clothes, it seems to be some prince, I thought this lantern was put up by the palace people, so the emperor's son also asked for the river god."

The other princes are naturally unnecessary, but the mother and concubine died, there is no one to rely on, and the fifth prince who has been rejected by the Holy One, apart from the gods, there is no one else who can fulfill his wish for him.

In fact, Gu Chen treated this younger brother well in the previous life. Because Concubine Li and the Queen were somewhat related, and Concubine Li died, Gu Chen took care of him for the sake of the Queen, but that person was indifferent by nature. Worry-free, no more.What's more, too many things happened later, Gu Chen couldn't keep him anymore.

"Brother, let's go over there." The little baby pointed in the opposite direction.

Ye Chonghui glanced in Gu You's direction again, nodded and agreed.

The two of them hadn't walked a few steps, when they suddenly heard a commotion behind them, it was the third prince and his party, Ye Chonghui recognized the most beloved prince at a glance, and quickly pulled his younger brother to hide, making a gesture of silence gesture.

Gu Xian is the most difficult person to deal with, he doesn't want his younger brother to be targeted by such a person.

Gu You didn't have such good luck over there. Before he had time to escape, he was discovered by the attendants beside the third prince. The lantern in his hand was robbed. He wanted to take it back, but there were four or five people on the other side. He couldn't even get close, so he said anxiously: "Brother Sanhuang, the lantern is mine."

Gu Xian snorted lightly, blew out the candle, and unfolded the wish paper in the lantern.

But I saw that it was written in crooked characters: Queen mother, brother emperor, safe and sound.But it turned out to be praying for the queen and the prince.

Violence flashed in Gu Xian's eyes, and he said quietly: "Five emperors brother, praying for the empress and the prince with such ugly words, isn't it too hasty? If your father finds out, you will be punished for copying books."

Gu You's face turned pale, and he said in a trembling voice: "I, I'm just..." He knew that his father had always disliked him for being dull, and if Brother San Huang filed a complaint, he would probably be punished, so he panicked.

Gu Xian raised his lips, and said: "Don't worry, brother, brother will solve your troubles for you." He tore the wish paper into pieces as he said that, Gu You wanted to stop him, but someone grabbed his arm, He could only watch Gu Xian sprinkle the paper into the river.

"Remember, don't do these useless things in the future." Gu Xian clapped his hands and wanted to leave.

Gu You pursed her lips, and whispered behind him: "Brother Huang, if Brother Huang knows..."

Gu Xian's face changed suddenly, he sneered, and said: "So what if the crown prince knows, don't you forget how much your father hates you, the crown prince is so smart, it's too late to hide from you, and he will vent his anger on you? Only you have no eyesight Only fools like him will come up to him to make trouble."

Gu You wanted to refute him, but his brain turned slowly and his tongue was even slower, so he grabbed Gu Xian's sleeve anxiously, and said, "No, it's not like this..."

The people around Gu Xian saw it and pushed him violently, saying: "Don't touch the Third Highness."

Gu You was already thin and weak, so he couldn't withstand the strong impact, so he slipped and fell into the river.Those present were all half-grown children, all of whom were terribly frightened by the accident. Although the third prince was ten years old, he hadn't matured much. fell by itself."

Ye Chonghui, who was hiding in the dark, was also startled, hurriedly said "don't come out" to his younger brother, and rushed over quickly, but just as he reached the river, he saw a person who had already jumped into the river first, holding Gu You's wrist , took him to the shore.

Ye Chongjin couldn't stand still, so he followed to the river to see, and saw that under the bright moonlight, the young man holding Gu You and dragging him to the shore was none other than Mo Huaixuan, the second son of the Duke of Yue.

I still remember Gu You said in the previous life: "He saved me, how could I watch him die."

It turned out that this bad relationship was formed from this time.