Shen Gong Ji

"Will you hurt the little emperor?" I asked him.

But he answered easily, without even thinking about it, "As long as no one pays for his life, he won't."

I breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that he did not sneak into the palace to harm the little emperor.

In that case, no matter what his real purpose is, it has nothing to do with me.I'll just keep my distance from him.

But at that moment, the first thing I thought of was the little emperor's safety, which really surprised me a little.

But he suddenly sighed and said, "It seems that you are still in love with Zhao Yanshu."

I was speechless for a while, and suddenly remembered what he said to me when I left Yongxiang.At that time, I felt strange, didn't these people in the harem's first task be to love the emperor?Why did he give me the opposite warning.

Now it seems that he vaguely understands what he means.

In such a place with turbulent undercurrents, once you fall in love with a superior person, your rational judgment will probably be clouded by emotion, right?If there is no emotion, cheating will be less guilt-free.

But emotions are really hard to control...

I took a few steps back, planning to leave.I told him, "Since I promised you that you will not reveal it, you can rest assured. We will not meet again in the future."

He didn't show much surprise, he just looked a little disappointed, "Is this really the result? Why is my identity so important?"

"I just don't want to cause trouble. Don't think too much about it." I finished speaking quickly and walked out of the barren pavilion.I could feel his eyes still following me, but I didn't dare to look back.

I feel very uncomfortable losing a friend like this.There are not many people I can trust in this palace. Will there be no one left one day?

I can't imagine living in a place where nobody can trust me at all.I must be going crazy...

I still went to visit Xiangli as usual.He also seemed to have heard about my being named Xiu Yuan, not only did he not show any jealousy, but he also congratulated me sincerely.I am also very happy in my heart. It would be the best if such a simple person can get what I need without harming him.

He told me about the local conditions and customs of Qiguo.Qi State is not located in the basin of two big rivers like Yan State, the soil is fertile and suitable for farming, and it faces the sea, so trade is also very convenient.Qi country is deep inland and has a dry climate, so it has been relying on grazing for a long time. It was not until nearly a hundred years ago that it gradually became stronger due to trade with other countries and the development of handicrafts.Moreover, compared to Yan Guo, who is advocating literature, Qi Guo is more martial arts-oriented, and the country's style is more bold and open-minded.

It was interesting for me to hear him speak.They have some kind of royal horse meeting, which is held at the beginning of spring every year.At that time, the best horse riders in the city will gather together to compete in riding skills, and the winners will get various rewards.Xiang Li described how vivid and vivid the scene of the conference was. There are two arenas, one is a relatively small circular arena, which is used to demonstrate fancy equestrianism.It was said to be a small arena, but it sounded like it was half the size of Zihuan Garden. The spectators were all sitting under the surrounding sheds, and there were vendors selling noodles, biscuits and snacks among the crowd with boxes of goods.The whole family drank mare milk tea, and it was as lively as a festival.Those competitors perform all kinds of difficult movements on horseback, and if they perform well, someone will throw a lottery into the factory.

The other arena is very wide, often around the valley for a test of speed.Competitors are galloping across the field, the blue sky and white clouds are slowly changing in the distance, and the sky light shakes like a veil in the distance, very chic and comfortable.

For Qiguo people, horses are not only mounts, but also family members.Those competitors often compete not only with their personal skills, but also with the tacit understanding between humans and horses.He told me a story about a man who had raised a horse since he was a child. Later, the man died of illness, and the horse lay in front of his grave for more than a month. He didn't even walk away, and finally starved to death on the grave.

I was a little taken aback.This kind of affection, even the deepest love among human beings, may not be comparable to it?If I die, someone will come to my grave to visit me every year, and I will be satisfied.

I really want to go to the grassland, raise a horse, and when the weather is fine, I will get on the horse and run wantonly in the blue sky.

The little emperor promised to go with me, and I don't know when he will take back his military power, so that we can have a chance to go to the frontier...

Just as they were chatting, they suddenly reported to Li's waiter in a hurry, saying that Uncle Yin was coming this way.

The two of us quickly tidied up our appearance and went out to the main hall to wait for someone.Uncle Yin would not leave the little emperor's side easily, unless it was for an edict.

The little emperor has an imperial edict...is it for me or for Xiangli?

The people arrived soon, Yin Duanqing held a roll of cinnabar silk script in one hand, walked in the door with straight steps, paused slightly, and glanced at Xiang Li's face and mine.

"Receive the order from Jieyu."

He and I both knelt down respectfully, only to hear Yin Duanqing read in a deep voice, "By God's blessing, the emperor's decree said: Return to the family (Xiang Li's character), Gao Simin, dignified and introverted, although from praying for the country, separated My hometown is thousands of miles away, but I can regard myself as a Yan person, kind and loving, humble but not arrogant, and do my best in all things of worship, and I have won my heart. Today, there is no one who cultivates fate. I am Anping, and the harem In an orderly manner, he is specially designated as a talented person, and the canonization ceremony will be performed three days later. You should strictly abide by your responsibilities, respect the training of the queen, and the meaning of the three princes, and don't forget yourself and shame the harem. I hereby—— "

After a while, I realized that the edict was finished.

For a split second I began to question my ears, and my ability to understand.Did I hear wrong?Why does it seem that Xiang Li was the one who was conferred the title of cultivating fate in the imperial decree?

Did I hear it wrong, or was the imperial decree written wrong?

Xiang Li on the side seemed unable to react, until Yin Duanqing urged, "Xiang Xiuyuan, why don't you accept the order to thank you?"

This sentence was like a sharp sword cutting off my self-deceiving assumptions. I stared blankly at Xiang Li and kowtowed to thank him, and then took the cinnabar silk in my hand.The red is so dazzling that it hurts my cornea.

I still can't react to what happened just now, my mind is completely numb.

"Juntian, why don't I seal you up as a cultivator?" Who whispered in my ear?It was clear and clear, but at this moment it became vague and uncertain like a cloud of smoke.

I don't know when Yin Duanqing had already left. If Xiang Li hadn't touched me cautiously, I would still be kneeling on the spot.

"Juntian...I...I don't know what's going on..." He muttered, as if he didn't dare to look me in the eyes.

I stood up, and I think the expression on my face was calm.I said, "Congratulations."

"Perhaps His Majesty made a mistake..."

"How can you go wrong with such a big matter? From now on, you will be cultivating fate. I have to salute when I see you." After I finished speaking, I saluted him and smiled at him.I originally wanted to smile lightly, but the muscles on my face were a little stiff, so I probably didn't smile very well.Until now, my mind is numb.Only a certain place in the heart seems to be stuck.It seems that there is a piece of wood choking there, unable to swallow or spit it out.

He had an unbearable apology on his face, he seemed a little flustered, he said, "Juntian, there must be a misunderstanding here, I will tell His Majesty..."

Talk to His Majesty?who do you think You Are?You can make the little emperor take back his life with just one word?

I sneered in my heart, but remained calm on the face, "It's okay, it was just a rumor at first, and now you can become a monk, I am very happy for you. We will still be friends in the future, shall we?"

Seeing that I was not angry, he seemed to be relieved, and laughed again, with a clean smile, "It's natural. You are my best friend in this palace."

I suppressed the soreness in my heart and joked a few words with him, then said goodbye in a hurry, and left with an excuse.I don't care whether that excuse is considered complete or not, I'm almost at the limit of my patience.

Walking out of the Yuheng Pavilion quickly, I didn't even want to stay for a moment.But after going out, he didn't want to go back so soon, Kong felt it was a big irony when he saw the palace that was too beautiful and prosperous.I refused to take the chariot, and I didn't want anyone to follow me. I just let Du Ruo accompany me and walked back along the bank of the huge Taiye Pond.At this time, the feeling of spring is getting stronger, and the willow trees on the embankment have pulled out new green leaves, which hang down long and long on the mirror-like water surface, and rippling a few times with the warm wind.A few mandarin ducks are floating across the emerald green water, and everything looks warm and cozy.

But my heart was like a blizzard, cold and bone-chilling.

Maybe he just said it casually that night, but I foolishly took it seriously.That's not a promise at all.

It's like your boss said he was going to give you a raise and a promotion, but ended up promoting someone else.In fact, there is nothing to complain about, this is a common thing.

But why do I feel so painful?It's as if this is not just a simple salary increase or promotion, as if this sadness is not just because of losing the position of cultivation that you have obtained.

After all, I'm just one of the many people in his harem, so it's nothing special to him, right?

But to me, he is special.

Maybe that's why Duan Xihe told me not to fall in love with the emperor?Because this kind of unequal relationship is like an empty fist, with nothing to lose.You can't blame anyone because you don't know who to blame.

Zhao Yanshu, he always gave me the most beautiful tenderness, but he always gave me a knife when the love was the strongest.I recalled his smile, his acting like a baby, and the innocence and fragility he showed as a teenager, but they all seemed to be masks.I can't understand him, I don't know what he is thinking, I don't know where I made him unhappy, what made him dissatisfied.

What do I have to do to...be able to let him see me?

I just felt chest tightness and shortness of breath, and I wished I could find a place to yell.Or find someone to fight.

Walking in a daze, immersed in my own thoughts, Du Ruo seemed to be saying something, but I didn't hear clearly.By the time I woke up suddenly and realized that Du Ruo was calling me nervously in a low voice, it was already too late.

Mr. Hui was standing in front of me, with a pair of beautiful eyes, but with a dangerous aura, he squinted slightly, looking at me.

My heart tightened, and I hurriedly bowed to salute, "I have seen Mr. Hui."

After a while, I heard him say slowly, "Yang Cairen is so arrogant, he pretended not to see me when he saw me?"

His voice was not loud, but I could hear cold sweat dripping from my forehead, "I dare not! I was just engrossed in my thoughts and didn't see Young Master...Please forgive me, Young Master..."

"Bengong is such a big man, and Cai Ren didn't see it?" He curled up his mouth, smiling a bit darkly, "It seems that Cai Ren doesn't see me anymore?"

I know that he is trying to find fault with an excuse.I was already depressed in my heart, but at this moment, I didn't even think about explaining, and I had the urge to smash the can.So I stopped lowering my head and looked up at him, "I really didn't see you. If you must think so, I can't help it."

As soon as I uttered these words, I saw the palace attendants beside Young Master Hui looked at me in shock, probably because I didn't expect that there were people in this palace who would dare to talk to Young Master Hui like that.Du Ruo also panicked all of a sudden, and immediately knelt down to Mr. Hui, "Sir, please calm down! Cairen has not been in good health for the past two days, and he is also confused. Please forgive me, Mr.!" He begged and pulled my hand. The sleeve asked me to kneel with him.

I also have some regrets at this time.No matter what, he now has the same power as the noble son, and if I offend him, it's like offending half a queen.He has a hundred ways to kill me.

Am I crazy to lose my life for a seat of cultivating fate?

So I also knelt down, and the arrogance that surged up just now disappeared in an instant.

"Hehe, why did you kneel down? Where's the courage just now?" He asked sharply, his brows stained with anger, "As one of the three sons, this is the first time that a talented person said that .Yang Juntian, you deserve to be His Majesty's favorite."

His tone was tinged with irony and danger.My heart beat faster, but I couldn't say anything.I lowered my head and said in a low voice, "It was Juntian who made a slip of the tongue just now... Please forgive me, my lord..."

"Oh, forgive me?" He slightly bent his vermilion lips, even with such a sinister smile, it looked breathtakingly beautiful, "Hanyang, go and give me his mouth. Teach me a lesson for this ignorant and arrogant man Proud thing!"