Huaigui

After hesitating, He Lanmingyue turned to chase after Gao Jing.

He vaguely heard the cries of children in the north hall of Jianyuan, and some people trotted over to comfort him, and he was even more puzzled - He Lanmingyue didn't know much about the Gao family, and this time he cried when he saw Gao Jing's cold face He had no clue, so he had to catch up with his highness first.

Obstructing the prince's appearance, Gao Jing didn't start running, but walked a little faster, moving forward aimlessly, with no follower behind him.He took two steps, stopped at the edge of a rockery, and turned around suddenly.

A few feet away, beside the garden where there were no other court ladies, under the hibiscus tree, the boy in black looked at him, his gray eyes seemed to have light, he half-knelt on the ground after seeing him turn around: "Your Highness."

"What are you doing here?" Gao Jing snorted coldly, "Fang Gu is alone."

"Your Highness said that wherever you go, your subordinates must stay close. Even if Your Highness wants to be quiet, just pretend that your subordinates don't exist." He Lan replied, and heard Gao Jing's rapid breathing gradually calmed down.

After a moment of silence, Gao Jing chuckled lightly and said, "Get up, and accompany Gu to sit over there for a while."

He nodded, took two quick steps forward, and followed Gao Jing, keeping a shoulder distance, a little closer than before.Gao Jing didn't seem to be disgusted with this overstepping of the scale. Taking a walk made him feel more open, and he picked some places where the sun couldn't shine, and began to talk to him.

"Is it beautiful?" Gao Jing pointed to the palace rockery in the distance, saw He Lan nodding, and explained, "This place is called Shoushan, and it was built after Nanchu became a vassal."

The rocks were piled up on the mountain, and all the rocks were transported from the south of the Yangtze River. It is said that Li Qi's palace garden was stripped, which made the Southern Chu king feel embarrassed.The day when the construction was completed coincided with the emperor's birthday, so this name was used to pray for him, which meant prolonging life.Shoushan is surrounded by Fengchi, and one side is connected with pavilions and palaces. The Fengchi leads to the flowing water of the Wei River, and there is a broken light between the koi swimming.

While speaking, he followed Gao Jing up the stone steps to Shoushan Mountain.There is a gazebo on the top of the peak, and He Lanmingyue can't help feeling a little awed when he recognizes the two columns of couplets written in flowing water.

Looking north from the gazebo, you can see the Fuwei River on the outskirts of the imperial city, encircling Luoyang City all the way, flowing continuously from west to east.On the south side, there are mountains like a screen, and the scenery is better than the imperial garden that was glimpsed that day.Shoushan Mountain stretches from east to west and is surrounded by four sides. The mountains and rivers and pavilions all have beautiful names, such as Yicui Pavilion, Lvhuatang, Lanxiu Pavilion, Liulan Waterside Pavilion...

Gao Jing didn't take a seat, but leaned against the gazebo, tired of talking, and secretly yawned with his sleeves covering his mouth.

"What are you looking at?" His explanation came to an end. Seeing that Mingyue was a little absent-minded, but she was still interested in him, he casually said a word of concern.

"My subordinates are curious about the name of this pavilion." He Lan Mingyue said.

Gao Jing was taken aback for a moment, then laughed out loud: "It's written over there, look for yourself."

He Lan Mingyue showed awkward hesitation, and after a moment of hesitation, his voice became soft: "Your Highness... this subordinate has never studied, please give me your advice."

"What?" Gao Jing thought he was deaf, and when He Lan Mingyue saw that he was not joking, he almost hilariously said, "Haha... I thought you held back for a long time, that's why."

"Don't make fun of your subordinates anymore." He Lan Mingyue said uncomfortably.

"There is no joke, it's just that most of the people in Beidian Palace who are close to Gu have read some poems and books, and even if they haven't, they don't know how to tell Gu." Gao Jing rarely had the thought to explain, and said patiently, "Gu is Laugh at your pure kindness."

He Lan Mingyue couldn't tell how sincere he was, but felt that the young man in front of him was acting like an adult, and he would not feel disgusted.

Seeing that he was silent, Gao Jing said: "This place is called Jiangxiao Pavilion, and there is no other tower higher than it in the surrounding ten miles. When the night falls...it is said that you can pick the stars with your hands, as if you are not in the world."

He Lan Mingyue made a "hmm" and asked, "Your Highness said 'it is heard', have you never been here at night?"

Gao Jing looked up at him, his smile suddenly disappeared.Seeing his expression, Helan Mingyue suddenly realized that she had said something wrong, and was about to make amends when Gao Jing said flatly, "I don't stay out of the North Hall in the lonely night."

He Lan Mingyue: "...Yes."

"If you shouldn't ask, don't ask." He said softly, walked to Jiangxiao Pavilion and sat down, remembering that he ran out of the palace in a fit of anger, without any entourage, and no one poured tea and refreshments for him, Immediately, he slumped his shoulders a little discouraged.

He looked at Helan Mingyue, who was guarding outside the pavilion, his hand holding the sword did not relax for a moment, and his back was straight.This person's figure is extremely good-looking, and at the most vigorous age of a young man, even though his face is slightly pale, and he doesn't stand out like other people, he is still very pleasing to the eye.

"He Lan." Gao Jing called softly.

He turned his head and raised the corner of his lips towards Gao Jing: "Your Highness?"

That smile was neither polite nor overly intimate, just like their current relationship, they hadn't known each other for long, but Gao Jing wanted him to be with him wholeheartedly.He didn't know why this person's behavior was very in line with his own wishes, his age was similar, and he seemed to be able to tell him many things, so he was not afraid that he would be like others.

Thinking of this, Gao Jing's voice became softer: "Come and sit with me."

It's not "lonely" anymore, He Lan Mingyue laughed, said "OK", and sat down next to him.

He saw that there was fine sweat on Gao Jing's forehead, and he thought that the sun would be shining and the wind would blow again, so he might catch a cold if he continued like this.He Lan had a sweat towel next to her body, she took it out at this time, and handed it to Gao Jing: "If your Highness doesn't mind, please wipe off your sweat."

The sweat towel is the most simple style, without any cumbersome embroidery, and the thread on the chain side is so ordinary that it is inconspicuous.

But when he met Helan Mingyue's light-colored eyes, like the brilliance of glazed glass, he caught them in a fascinated manner.He pressed his forehead, lowered his head and said suddenly: "The child just now is my third younger brother."

Helan Mingyue didn't say a word, she held the sweat towel for him, and listened to Gao Jing's continuation.

"You've seen him like that before. His brain is not very good. He only started to learn to speak when he was four or five years old, and he has not yet been enlightened. At his age, Yu'er can already write a pen and write a composition... I don't know how many times the mother has cried in hiding. , Father comforted her and said, "Since he was born in the royal family, many people envy him. In this world, everyone wants fame and fame. Sheng'er is like this. It's God's will. You don't need to be too sad. It's a mistake to be confused all your life." .'

"I heard what my father said, and I understand that he is comforting my mother, but I may not really let it go. After Shengdi was born, my father came to the North Palace less and less often, but more and more time to visit Yudi. So the palace There were some... outrageous rumors, saying that he despises this stupid son. Even me...Although I am the eldest son, what I have always received is only a lot of harshness, and the moments of kindness are always fleeting, and then become stricter.

"Brother Yu and Sheng'er are similar in age. In comparison, if I were the emperor, I would naturally like Brother Yu more. It's just that Cheng'er...he didn't do anything, and he was embellished for no reason...Although I pity him, but every time The first time I saw him walking towards me, I would get bored again, but I couldn't just ignore him.

"I can't... lose my morals, but today, I... I'm very tired. He Lan, do you understand?"

With one hand propped on his knee and his back slightly arched, he was not as luxurious and graceful as his usual gestures. Gao Jing's appearance at this time was closer to that of a casual noble boy.

Maybe being a normal teenager would make him happy?A doubt flashed in Helan Mingyue's mind, but he quickly dispelled the thought, and replied respectfully: "This subordinate is not you, and I don't understand your troubles, but if you want to talk, this subordinate will listen."

Gao Jing glanced at him, and there seemed to be some emotional change in his eyes, and he stopped talking after a chuckle.

"Yeah, how could you understand." He thought thoughtfully, "Even if I am not the second prince of the dynasty, no one in the world can fully understand another person... He Lan."

"Your Highness?"

Gao Jing straightened up and looked at him with deep eyes: "Do you want to practice calligraphy and study?"

How short that moment can be, it is just a moment in life that is not worth mentioning, but it is engraved in the tens of years like a long river, it is a piece of auspicious light, and it is also an eternal brilliance.

He Lan Mingyue stood up abruptly, kneeling in front of Gao Jing involuntarily: "Please teach me, Your Highness!"

Gao Jing smiled and said, "It's easy, as long as you are obedient."

The autumn wind began to rise outside Jiangxiao Pavilion, and this year Gao Jing gave him his first promise.Helan Mingyue still doesn't know that his simple vision has never been fulfilled in the next few years.

He sat with Gao Jing in Jiangxiao Pavilion for a while, and it was almost time for dinner when he returned to the North Hall.

As soon as he stepped into the side door of the North Hall, a pale green figure came running quickly in the distance.It was only after getting closer that it was Aman. Gao Jing was about to tease her, but Aman's complexion was not good, and he lowered his voice: "Your Highness, where did you go?!"

Hearing this, Gao Jing accepted the frivolity: "Why?"

"Your Majesty is coming!" Aman said very seriously, and led Gao Jing to quicken his pace, "There are also His Royal Highnesses Yu Wang and Ji Wang, who said that you were unhappy last night, and today they will make up a family banquet... Go quickly, Your Highness—”

Before she finished speaking, Gao Jing had already realized the seriousness of the matter, and walked faster.Helan Mingyue frowned slightly when she heard the word "Yu Wang", and Gao Jing didn't look back in front of her, and called his name, he calmed down his rapid heartbeat, and followed behind Gao Jing.

The main palace of the North Hall is the residence of Empress Dugu, and it is lit at dusk.Because the emperor came here temporarily, the arrangement was simpler than yesterday's banquet, so it can't be said that it was not magnificent.

"You wait here." Gao Jingbi gestured and entered the main hall by himself.

Helan Mingyue looked at his back, and Gao Jing stretched out his hand to block the bright light shining on his face.

His thoughts wandered, and he suddenly remembered Gao Jing's words to Gao Yu: "Leave out of the palace at night" and the phrase "Leave out of the North Palace at night", which didn't look like palace rules.The night before last, Gao Jingshou saw him drink porridge and leave in Yaoguang Pavilion. He was upset at that time and couldn't observe any clues, but...

Gao Jing clearly has scruples about the night.

Just as he was thinking hard and trying to figure out the joints, a voice suddenly came from beside him: "Xiao Mingyue, what are you thinking about?"

He turned his head in surprise, but saw that it was King Yu.Today was a family banquet, and he came from the palace outside the palace. The clothes he wore were not as grand as the banquet and court meeting, but they suited his status.

He Lan hurriedly saluted: "My lord, slave..."

"No." King Yu raised his hand to interrupt him, seeing that no one was paying attention nearby, he said in a deep voice, "I heard that you accompanied Jing'er to school today, is Shuyuzhai fun?"

He Lan Mingyue asked in surprise, "This... is fun?"

King Yu glanced at him, his eyes were full of contempt: "Put your position right, you are just Gao Jing's plaything. Don't expect too much from him, who will win the game... don't think about unrealistic things."

He Lan Mingyue lowered her head: "I... don't know what you mean."

"Of course that's the best." King Yu smiled and held He Lan's shoulders. From a distance, he seemed to be just a sympathetic guard of the prince. Besides, you shouldn't have any other thoughts."

"Yes." He Lan Mingyue said, clenching her palms tightly.

"Come to Fangzhu Gate on the [-]th of every month, and I will meet you there. Don't let Gao Jing know." After saying that, King Yu patted him lightly, and then stood up again.

When he left, Helan Mingyue heard the voice of "see His Royal Highness King Yu" from inside, and it took him a while to recover.Standing on the porch, the July heat wave is not far away, but his hands and feet are cold and stiff.

This is only the second day, He Lan thought in his heart, the shadow on the ground stretched out, making him dizzy.

The sound of conversation in the hall made him have a splitting headache. He Lan Mingyue temporarily lost all five senses, blinked, and when he spread his palms again, the marks left by his nails turned white and disappeared after a while.

So when she heard someone calling him "He Lan", Mingyue raised her head, feeling at a loss for a moment.

He saw Murong Yun standing at the bottom of the steps, and gestured to him to call him over.Helan Mingyue looked around, he was not the guard on duty outside the North Hall, Gao Jing couldn't get away right now, so he went over immediately.

"He Lan!" Murong Yun grabbed his shoulders, "Are you okay, your face is ugly."

Feeling at ease for a moment, He Lan said to him: "Brother Yun, why are you... Did the prince ask you to come with me?"

Murong Yun said: "I asked the captain of the guard to arrange it. It shouldn't be today... It's not important, are you okay? I heard that His Highness has a bad temper, he..."

"He treats me pretty well, brother Yun don't want to talk about that." He Lan interrupted him, "What's the matter?"

Murong Yun scratched the back of his ear: "It's... nothing else, I just want to see you in the future because I don't see you often. Just now you were neither human nor ghost, which worried Brother Yun. "

He Lan Mingyue smiled and said, "It's just that my mind is distracted. My wristband is loose, brother Yun tied it up for me if you are worried?"

Murong Yun feigned anger and scolded him, you boy, but lowered his head and carefully tied his wristbands.After everything was done, he breathed a sigh of relief: "Take care of yourself from now on."

"I remember everything you said." He Lan Mingyue said, "There is just one thing... I want Brother Yun to check for me outside the palace in the future, and then find a way to send news."

Murong Yun suddenly realized: "It's your parents' business again? This is not a three-day job."

He Lan Mingyue said: "I understand that this matter may involve a lot, and I hope that since the eldest brother agrees, he will investigate it for me. Don't worry, I have my own plan. If Brother Yun is free, then..."

In the distance, Aman's figure appeared, and Helan Mingyue saw her gesturing, and knew that something was going on, so she hurriedly pushed Murong Yun: "That's it, see you tomorrow."

No matter what he said, he walked towards Amon, and just in time to call out "girl", two burly guards walked out from behind the woman - all of them were dressed differently from those in the North Hall - and couldn't help but support him.

Confused, a person walked out of the main hall, dressed in bright yellow, with a face somewhat similar to Gao Jing's, with serious strides, he strode forward and kicked him hard on the shoulder.

Helan Mingyue almost fell backwards, but the guards held his arms firmly and cut them behind him, and forced him to kneel down with force at the bend of his knees.Suddenly, he suddenly understood who this person was.

The Ninth Five-Year Lord, the current emperor who has made countless contributions to the throne for more than [-] years.

It's just that he has knelt down countless times, but none of them are as reluctant as today.