Brother Donggong

The bride price for the Yin family was sent by my mother herself.

All the good things carried more than a dozen big boxes, and tremblingly ran all the way from the palace to the Yin family's mansion.Although this formation is not as majestic and magnificent as when the emperor married Empress Pei, at least it is considered outstanding among the Zanying families who serve as officials, and it is enough to relieve boredom after dinner in the streets and alleys.

After giving the dowry and setting a date to welcome the bride, my mother summoned me to enter the palace. She told me a lot, saying that after getting married, I should take care of myself, and I can read and write poems behind closed doors, although I don’t need to think about getting a job. , just pass the time.

I nodded quickly when I heard it, and she nagged even more, holding my hand and talking non-stop.When it was noon, she left me for dinner and brought a food box for Cui Bicheng before she came out.

There was a little eunuch leading the way in front, and he left the palace through Xuanwu Gate very quickly. There was already a small sedan chair waiting outside the gate, which they said was hired for me.

I said, "Don't bother, I'll just walk back."

Now I have become very fond of walking. I used to ride a horse or a sedan chair when I went out. I was sleepy in Doufang Tiandi. After returning home, I couldn’t sleep because I thought too much. Now I walk ten miles every day. Fall asleep after washing, save a lot of trouble.

"This is the empress' wish, and the bearer's money has already been paid, please don't refuse."

As the saying goes, what is given by the elders should not be resigned.

I nodded and asked him to go back to thank him for me, and I sat in the sedan chair.

Then I felt that the sedan chair was lifted up without any wobbling. It was more stable than all the sedan chairs I made before. I lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and looked back and forth. A bearer who was pressing the sedan chair ran over, "Master, what's the matter?" orders?"

I mentioned the location of the small courtyard, and he was happy, with white teeth, very neat.

These days, coolies with such good teeth are rare.

He said, "Young man, that father-in-law has already told you that we know where your residence is, don't worry."

I nodded. In these days, it is rare to see such an elegant coolie like him.

I put down the curtain, sat down in the sedan chair, and put the food box at my feet.Because the sedan chair is really stable, it must not be bumpy, so I feel sleepy while sitting.At first, the eyes were slightly closed, and then the head was bit by bit, and then, I simply nestled down, and fell asleep with my head down.

From the palace to the small courtyard, there is a total of ten miles, and it takes a while to walk.

I squinted for a while, and felt that the little sedan chair, which was not shaking very much, gradually calmed down, and then there was the sound of the bottom of the sedan chair slightly touching the ground, very soft, like the trembling of the branches outside.

Looks like it's here.

I rubbed my eyes clearly, picked up the food box, and wanted to go out. At this time, the car curtain was lifted, and a hand was stretched out from the outside. It was pale and strong, with well-defined bones, and what covered the wrist was the sleeve of the silk painting Fuyun , with a soul-stirring delicacy, similarly, the person wearing such a brocade robe is also a soul-stirring person.

It's Wen Zhan.

He took the food box in his own hand, then pressed the sedan chair himself, and let me out. I looked around, and there was a piece of pavilions and pavilions with white walls and green tiles. It is full of exotic flowers and herbs, fragrant and fragrant.

This is not the small courtyard of Cui's family in Pingming, it is the other property of the prince, the Zhixingyuan of the Xiaoxing Palace.

How did I get here?

I asked him, "Wen Zhan...you...how did I come here?"

He calmly asked me back, "Why, can't you come here?"

I'm not."

Last time, when I told him that I was going to get married, he didn't say a word during the time of a stick of incense. He just looked at the flowers and plants in the small courtyard, and then quietly left the small courtyard of Cui's family. At that time, he was as quiet as a deep pool generally.I thought everything between us was over.

"Since you know it's not, then don't say any more." Wen Zhan's voice was so low that it was almost inaudible, like water droplets on a rock not far away, dripping bit by bit. "You and I have known each other for so long, we can't be born because of such a woman. Come here, I have prepared some things, which are suitable for the big wedding."

I always feel that there is a thread between us, extremely thin, imperceptible, but extremely tenacious.He walked in front, and I followed behind him. I lowered my head and saw the expensive robes on his body hanging at his feet, almost spotless.

The same is true in the house.

Only a row of treasures placed on the long book case came out.

Wen Zhan said, "This is the silk that Zhou Xi bought from the south of the Yangtze River. There are also some old collections in the palace. There are hundreds of Niang's four treasures of the study, Yongjia's purple sand, a few pairs of old kiln plum vases, some porcelain, a basket of calligraphy and paintings. There are ten pairs of sandalwood silver-covered chopsticks. These were originally prepared for you, but I didn't expect to take them out so early."

He put the food box aside, and refreshments had already been placed next to the chair over there.

"Sit down and drink some tea."

I sat down obediently, but he didn't sit down.

Wen Zhan went to the camphor box over there, lifted the lid, and took out a piece of beautiful, white silk like water, embroidered with clusters of little dolls, each as fat as a fat duck flying a kite. .

It is a picture of hundreds of sons and thousands of grandchildren.

Wen Zhan said, "This is a new addition. It was just sent from the south to Yongjing before dawn. I hope you can use it."

He put this pair of white silk on the wooden chair by my hand. There was a silk thread on the embroidery without gold thread, which was floating out stubbornly. I saw it, and Wen Zhan saw it too. He bowed slightly and stretched out his hand. , Carefully tore off the silk thread.

This feeling is really uncomfortable.

I raised my hand and covered my eyes. After a while, I didn't let go until my eyes gradually became dry.

But turned his head away.

Over there is a glazed wall.

Looking from the wooden chairs in the hall, it is airtight, and only the complicated and gorgeous gold-burning paintings on the glazed walls can be seen.In the night sky, a round of bright moon hangs high, with bamboo shadows on both sides, and a gravel road leads to seclusion.

There is a back figure in the painting.

like a blade of grass.The flesh and blood are fresh, but they look weak, as if anyone can tear him off with a single finger.That figure was hidden in the shadow of the moonlight, as if it was about to leave at any moment.

"That's you, Cheng Yi." Wen Zhan said in Wen Zhan's voice, "I had a dream many years ago. When I woke up, I felt that the scenery was very good. After drawing it with a random brush, people would burn it into a glazed wall and stand here. Who would have thought ..."

He didn't say any more.

It was as if a thorn had been inserted straight into the throat.

I bowed my head and said, "I'm sorry for you."

Wen Zhan followed, "You turned your back on me just because, do you want a child? If so, I can..."

"No." I shook my head, "Actually, this has nothing to do with the child, it's my choice."

……

After a long time, he asked me, "Even if I told you that you almost killed me, would you still choose this way?"

I nodded unconsciously, "Yes."

He laughed.

"Okay. I understand. Chengyi, as I said, in Yongjing, you can live lawlessly. As long as you are willing, everything will be fine."

He smiled, like the first bloom of ice and snow.

Then, he stood up and pointed to the glazed wall, "I was not in Yongjing on the day you got married, so I couldn't go to the mansion to celebrate. I prepared some water and wine today. Chengyi don't refuse, please come here."

Outside the glazed wall, there is a hole in the sky.

It is a lake.

The reflections of the water pavilions and pavilions are reflected on the surface of the lake, and the red lotus soaked in the water waves and the algae are entangled with each other, making the lake surface a dignified emerald green.

Here is a wooden table with wine bottles on it and amber Lanling ancient wine inside.Crash, clatter, the prince poured the wine himself, and the wine that had been stored in the cellar for more than 100 years was viscous.

I took the wine bottle and poured it all out of my mouth in one breath, "Thank you Your Highness, I will do it first as a respect."

Wen Zhan looked at me, but just took a sip, "I don't drink well. This wine has been stored for too long, so I can't drink too much."

I know he can't drink bitter wine.

I said, "I am very grateful for His Highness's kindness. I can drink this wine."

After finishing speaking, I stretched out the things in my hand in front of him and asked him to pour another glass, but he hesitated and put the wine jar in his hand aside.

Wen Zhan, "This wine is strong over time, so it's not advisable to drink too much, just one glass is fine."

I turned my head and looked at the lake outside, "Okay, whatever you say is fine."

……

I don't know what's wrong, but I suddenly feel dry mouth.The ancient wine is like fire, and the burner feels uncomfortable all over.I remembered that there was tea on the other side of the glazed wall, so I put my hand on the wooden table and stood up from this side. Maybe I got up suddenly, top-heavy, I barely took two steps, and Wen Zhan behind me came over a few steps, Hold my waist with your hand and stick it against the glazed wall.

I was horrified to find that looking out from here, it was as clear as the surface of the water.

"Wine... the medicine you put in the wine?"

……

"We are marrying our daughter, so His Highness has to worry about it."

Suddenly, a strange yet familiar voice floated over through the glazed wall.Three people came in from the outside, and the one who spoke was a lady wearing palace makeup and a delicately embroidered skirt.

She said, "I'm really sorry for asking us to come and pick out the dowry."

"Mrs. Yin doesn't have to be so introverted."

Liu Congrong! ?

He went on to say, "Mr. Zhao Yu had the best relationship with His Highness the Crown Prince when he was in the palace. Now that the Young Master is getting married, His Highness the Crown Prince will send some things to show his heart. Mrs. Yin, Miss Yin, this way please. These are all It was just sent to Beijing from the south, hoping to catch the eyes of Miss."

As he spoke, he stepped back, and a slender and tall figure walked over.Perhaps it was because of the glazed wall, Yin Qiluo's figure was covered with a layer of mist, and she followed behind the two people vaguely. With crystal rouge smeared on her cheeks, she raised her jewel-like eyes and passed Liu Congrong's hand. The gorgeous silk, looking towards the glazed wall.

Yin Qiluo asked, "Eunuch Liu, who is that person in the painting?"

There was a strange smile on Liu Congrong's lips, "Miss Yin, I don't know."

So hot.

It's like being grilled by someone on a fire, creaking, sweat on the skin.

Wen Zhan's fingers are as calm and cold as his own.He took off my clothes, lowered his head behind me, and imprinted a stinging kiss on my body.

He bit my ear, and his voice was extremely low, like a wandering soul, "Don't be afraid, Chengyi. They can't see our side, but we can see it. Tell me, okay?"

what! ——

He tore off all my clothes at once, and forced his body to squeeze in.

I bit my lip, but slapped my hand on the glazed wall.

there……

Yin Qiluo came over, she seemed to be attracted by the paintings on the glazed wall.She raised her finger and slid down the bright moon, the bamboo forest, and the path one by one, and finally stopped on the back, also in front of my eyes through the glazed wall.

We looked at each other through the glass.

She couldn't see what was going on behind the wall?

"Chengyi..." Wen Zhan's icy and silent voice, "Do you think that I will let you go and let you live and fly with this woman?"

……

"You are dreaming!"

"I once said that you can live lawlessly, but please remember that I am your law and I am your heaven."