a pillow in autumn

Several tall autumn kapoks were also planted in the backyard of Peng’s mansion, alternately by the koi pond in the courtyard, scattered and colorful like a stroke of magic. When the flowers are in full bloom in late summer and early autumn, they echo the scenery outside Taishi Ling’s mansion.

But at this moment, the wind is blowing and the water is shaking, and it is the middle of winter. There is not a single flower on the tall trees, only the deserted branches are left, bumping in the cold wind, and the rustling sound seems to be telling the past. The old dream of prosperity has been staged countless times.

In the courtyard, the door of the daughter of Peng's mansion was wide open. There was no earth dragon burned in the room, but a charcoal stove was lit under the painted wall, and the green smoke curled up.Once the wind passed, Peng Yun gathered the half-worn cloak on his shoulders.

After hearing her words, Zhou Mubai turned around slowly and looked into her eyes.

"Yao Yin, there is only one in this world. If you miss it, there is no one to replace it." Peng Yunlue sat sideways on the soft bed, one hand resting on the edge of the bed, his eyes were like water, and he also looked into Zhou Mubai's eyes.

Never got it for no reason, Zhou Mubai knew what he wanted, and asked lightly: "I don't know my wife, what do you need the lonely king to exchange for?"

"Your Highness." Peng Yun looked past her to the empty courtyard, "Look, what's the view of my Peng Mansion?"

"The layout of Taishi Ling's mansion is grand and upright, and it would be difficult for those who have big hills and valleys in their chests. It's just..." Zhou Mubai recalled the situation, and said in all fairness: "It's just that for the residences of third-rank officials in the court, there are no servants, and there are almost no servants in such a large house. Mr. Peng seems to be too clean and honest."

"Really." Peng Yun lowered his head and smiled, his fingers wrapped around the silk ribbon of the cloak, with a bit of self-mockery on his face. "Your Highness, do you know that my father is no longer a third-rank official, and he is not even an official of the imperial court."

"Huh?" Zhou Mubai was a little surprised.

Ever since Shen Xianxun left the palace, she has only devoted herself to finding her beloved wife and court affairs... Since the emperor doesn't want her to intervene, she simply separates herself.

The old maid who had led the way for Prince Rui went to the Moon Arc door, knocked on it, and saluted again. She was holding a copper pot in her hand, and the spout was still smoking hot, she must have just boiled water.At this time, he walked into the room and brewed two cups of hot tea. He raised his head and glanced at the bead curtain behind the eldest lady. Peng Yun shook his head almost invisible.

"Since Liu Xun was punished for treason with Prince Min, the Liu family ransacked the house overnight, and the female family members were exiled or forced to do hard labor. My father pitied me that I was pregnant with Liujia. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me and take me home to settle down. I just don't want it to be just a few days later. , someone came to the palace, holding an imperial decree, reprimanded me, sent all the servants of my Peng family, lost all the family wealth accumulated over the years, and said that my father... my father was dismissed by the court because of his involvement with the Liu family's in-laws, Relegated to common people. From now on, under the confinement, glory and hope will never die." Peng Yun lowered his head slightly, his voice was hoarse and obscure, "Tai Shiling's mansion was empty overnight, the door was deserted, and there were only a few leftovers. The old servant refuses to leave. I, Peng Yun, am a man's child. I cannot honor my family and protect my parents, but I have brought my parents to this point..."

The room was quiet for a while, and after a while, Prince Rui said: "I don't know if Madam married into the Liu family, was she a husband who made her own choice, or was it a marriage between three matchmakers and six hires, your lord and your kindness?" She put the teacup on the table. Yan, still standing by the door, try to stay away from the soft cave.

Peng Yun couldn't figure out what she meant, so he just followed her words and replied: "No matter how poor the Peng family is, it is also a family of poems and ceremonies for generations. Peng Yun's marriage is naturally the order of his parents and the words of the matchmaker."

Zhou Mu smiled brightly: "Since that's the case, did Madam ever blame your parents for marrying you into the Liu family, making you suffer from the vicissitudes of life and the great changes?"

Peng Yun was stunned for a moment, then said for a while, "Prince Rui is really eloquent."

"It's not that the lonely king is showing off his tongue, but in this world, a father and son, a husband and wife for a lifetime, since Madam never complained about the marriage that your parents arranged for you, how could they blame you for making your family tired." Across half a room away, Zhou Mubai Looking at her lightly, his eyes were mellow, like two warm black jades.

Peng Yun sighed, "Even if they don't blame them, as a child, how can they not blame themselves. Your Highness," she raised her head again, and said with firm eyes: "You know, with my father's talent and learning, he can afford it. With the title of Taishiling, he devotes himself to learning and nothing else. Your Highness wants medicine, and I only ask my father to return to his post in exchange. Only this matter, from now on, Peng Yun's life and death will be at His Highness' disposal."

"What do I want your life to do?" Zhou Mubai's tone was flat.A gust of wind passed outside the house, wrinkling a pool of water.Standing by the door, she couldn't help coughing a few times, and pressed the flap of her cloak casually. After her cough subsided, she continued: "The appointment and dismissal of officials has its own imperial court's laws and regulations. Your Majesty's swift and resolute actions, He also has his own reasons. Xiao Wang is really powerless to change this matter."

"Your Highness." Peng Yun's face turned cold, but she heard Zhou Mubai say: "Although the lonely king is not capable of handling this matter, there are other ways to help Peng's family get out of the predicament." She paused, and did not wait for Peng Yun to ask questions. Continued: "Madam is familiar with the poems and books of hundreds of schools. You should know that the old master Confucius once made a vow to recruit disciples so that the poor in the world can become talents. In the end, he passed on three thousand disciples, and there are 72 sages. Although they are not serving in the court, they are called saints But it can be broadcast forever." She looked at Peng Yun, and said seriously: "Mr. Peng's profound knowledge is known to everyone in the court. If Mr. Peng is also interested in the way of nurturing talents, the lonely king is willing to give away the wealth of Prince Rui's family. Donate everything to the Peng Mansion to help Mr. Peng."

"All?"

"All."

Peng Yun stared at her for a long time, she knew that what she said was true.So she touched her high swollen belly, and the child in her belly seemed to sense her accelerated heartbeat, and kicked her uneasily, which happened to be in the palm of her hand.Peng Yun turned his palm over, with shallow lines, just like her fate with him.She fixedly looked at the position where she felt the kick just now. After a long time, she took a deep breath, and said in a manly voice: "So, please return Prince Rui to the mansion and wait for the good news. When this child is born, I will send people Tell the mansion immediately."

"Baby?" Zhou Mubai turned his head slightly and thought for a while, "Could it be that this medicine is difficult to obtain? Madam can only get it after the baby is born? If Madam trusts Xiao Wang, Xiao Wang can ask someone to retrieve the medicine on Madam's behalf. The fixed amount can be offered first."

Peng Yun smiled, she lowered her eyebrows, Mu Bai couldn't see it clearly, but she always felt that the smile was a bit sad.

"Your Highness." Peng Yun's voice was very low, but he said every word clearly: "Didn't I tell you just now? Yao Yin is the child in my womb."

"..." Zhou Mubai was stunned, she stared at her for a while, and then asked as if she didn't hear clearly: "You said... what?"

"I was pregnant, so Liu Xun prepared various pills for me to take. He said that the mother's body can filter out the poison, leaving only the medicinal properties, and pass it on to the child. This child is born with a natural invulnerability to all poisons. Take it. Its blood can detoxify all kinds of poisons in the world." Peng Yun raised her face, the smile was still on her face, but that smile was the most heart-breaking. "Your Highness, this child... this child..." She couldn't hold back her smile, and tears rolled down the corners of her eyes, hiding in her half-worn cloak.

Zhou Mubai was completely stunned, and didn't speak for a while. "Always, there are other ways." She said this slowly, wanting to take a breath, but felt something stuck in her chest, she blinked, and raised her hand to press on the skirt embroidered with dark patterns.

Peng Yun bit her lip and shook her head: "There is no other way. He is the only medicine. Besides, he is the son of a criminal minister, and it was his father who killed Princess Rui's eyes."

"No!" Zhou Mubai said decisively: "There will always be other ways. Even..." She slowed down, and slowly lowered the arm covering her chest, "Even if there is no way, this innocent child cannot be harmed. The princess won't be willing. Me too, I don't want to." She raised her eyes as she spoke, and her eyes were frank.

"Madam, Xiao Wang and his wife thank you for your kindness. I promise you that the money will be delivered later. I have bothered you a lot today, so Xiao Wang will take my leave first." Zhou Mubai had already collected his mind, and Peng Yun still had to say more. She raised her hand and shook it as a gesture.He only saluted slightly, turned around and walked out of the Moon Arc Gate.The back is thin and proud, like a stalk of green Hsinchu in the wind.

When Zhou Mubai's figure turned around the corridor and gradually faded away, Peng Yun took a silk handkerchief from the bag and wiped the corners of his eyes, the circles of his eyes were still a little red, but there was no determination on his face.She sniffed and said, "If you don't come out, everyone will be far away."

A graceful person came out from the beaded curtain behind her, walking very slowly step by step, but also calmly, the tables, chairs and beds walked around slowly, it could be seen that she had lived in this house for some time.

The man sat on the edge of the collapse and sighed leisurely.Peng Yun glanced at her, with a bit of the teasing look he used to when he was young when he was playing and studying together: "You really have a good eye. Such a husband who is one in a million... Well, a husband who is a one in a million, is actually taken by you." picked it up."

The man still didn't speak, but his face was slightly smug, showing a shyness of being teased.Peng Yun supported his waist and leaned over and said, "Have you really thought about it? You don't want such a husband?"

The man glanced at her, his originally clear eyes were covered with a thin layer of blue, and Peng Yun watched.The inaudible also sighed.

"Miss." The old servant woman who was busy outside the room saw Prince Rui walking away from afar, worried that her eldest lady would be inconvenient, so she hurried over to serve her.After entering the room, she suddenly saw that the nobleman who was originally behind the bead curtain had come out, and was sitting on the soft bed with the eldest lady, talking about herself, so she hurried forward a few steps to salute.

"Princess Rui is well." The old servant woman said with a sigh of relief.

The author has something to say: It was too late to come back from a business trip yesterday, so I couldn't update it, so I will make it up today.I wish you all a happy National Day holiday.Your little princess finally made an appearance again, are you happy, surprised or not!Come and sprinkle flowers.

Received a shallow water bomb dropped by Mo Fang hugging me tightly;

I’m so happy that I don’t know what to say, let’s add another chapter tomorrow to express my gratitude!