Dongyin

?Eight days later, Duan Hong returned to Qi, and Xuan Baiguan went to the hall to discuss the grand ceremony.After that, Zhuang Ji was called to discuss matters in the cabinet.

The room was full of tea and fragrant, and when Zhuang Ji entered the pavilion, he saw Duan Hong sitting in front of the desk in his usual clothes, practicing calligraphy, very focused.

Who would have thought that as soon as Duan Hong heard the sound, he stopped writing, quickly raised his head and smiled at him and said, "The Prime Minister is here. What do you think of the word Zhen?"

The eunuch on the side brought the paper.

Zhuang Ji chuckled, put the two iron gallbladders in his hands on the side case, took them and looked at them, but smiled without saying a word.The writing of this word is uneven, and it is clear that the heart is dry.He paced and sat down in front of the side case, and appreciated it again carefully, saying, "The writing is full of gold, and the momentum is magnificent. Your Majesty has made great progress by being able to write a Wei stele in such a way that it looks like a crossbow."

"The Prime Minister is absurd." Duan Hong's smile grew wider, and he looked at Zhuang Ji with burning eyes.

"Your Majesty acted resolutely and resolutely this time, with the legacy of the previous kings. It really solved a problem that I have been worrying about for many years. If the previous kings knew it, they would be proud of Your Majesty!" Zhuang Ji pondered for a while, twisting his beard and praising.

This is probably the second time that Zhuang Ji praised her, along with Duan Chun's.Duan Hongru went up to the clouds, the depression of the past few days was swept away, he felt light and contented all over his body, he came back to his senses after a while, and said to Zhuang Ji, "The grand ceremony is scheduled for ten days later, I will send a message early The princes of Yu came to watch the ceremony. The prime minister lined up his soldiers accordingly, and those who dare not come will send troops to conquer, so as not to change over time."

The princes will not come, the real battle has just begun.This time it was just taking the lead, how could it be that simple.Zhuang Ji sighed, and said, "The matter of soldiers and generals, Su family etiquette, and Zhou Ye were all great generals who founded the country, and there are many talented people under his family, so your majesty doesn't have to worry about it. But the court, the court affairs, your majesty should pay more attention to it." Be careful not to favor one surname."

"What does this mean?" Duan Hong was quite surprised, and he calmed down after a while. If he said he had a preference, there was only one family, and said, "You mean Shen Zhi?"

"It's not clear..." Zhuang Ji pondered, "A few days ago, His Majesty severely punished corrupt officials, and many positions were vacated. Some people took advantage of this to arrange a lot of manpower. Recently, while His Majesty was not in the court, they wantonly promoted. Old man Look, His Majesty has to think more about sending Lord Hou to Jin to supervise the country."

Zhuang Ji was suspecting that Shen Zhi was Yu'er, but even though Yu'er was Shen Zhi's son-in-law, the disagreement between the two was known throughout the court.Besides, Shen Zhi has always been dedicated to his duties, but... how could Zhuang Ji not know the seriousness and say such words so easily.Duan Hong hesitated for a while, and suddenly remembered what Shan Junxiang said that day, "I just want to tell you, be careful of the people around you."

"Your Majesty still remembers that a few years ago, he ordered Shen Zhi to surrender Chen Yan, but he delayed the time and let Chen Yan flee back to Jin." Zhuang Ji saw that she was undecided, and said, "Besides, Your Majesty accepted the throne at the beginning of the year, and the heavens descended to Jin." However, there was no news of the food and grass allocated for disaster relief. His Majesty only knew that it was related to Mingyan, and he refused to investigate it carefully, but he did not think about how Mingyan was so capable because she lived in the deep palace. Since she can accomplish things, There must be someone in the court who can respond." That person is Shen Zhi whom Duan Hong firmly believes in.

Duan Hong thought about it carefully, and it was true.But judging right from wrong, how can you be so hasty, because he frowned and said, "Although the prime minister's words are not bad, but it is far-fetched." Shen Zhi has followed her since she was a prince, and worked hard without complaint. His daughter was abused by Duan Yu in every possible way, He also tried his best to endure.

Zhuang Ji let out a long sigh, and said, "I'm guessing about this matter, Your Majesty might as well give it a try." Wei Ming spreads people like casting a net, as big as Jin Chancellor Wei Zhong, and as small as throwing court ladies at the emperor's side, all countries are playing tricks.Judging from Qi Guo's fear of sending his own sister and Hua Xu's lover to Duan Hong's side, the court must be full of eyeliners.But for so many years, he has painstakingly inquired, and even Zhao Chen's eyeliner has been touched seven or eight points, but Qi Guo...

Hearing what he said, Duan Hong couldn't help thinking deeply.

"The old man once said to His Majesty that Wei Ming is strong in strategy, but not in military strength. If a hundred thousand troops approach his city, he can break through in a short time." Zhuang Ji said, "This time your Majesty will attack the countries, you can divide your troops into three groups, and go straight north. Attack Zhou, but Zhao and Chen are blocked in the middle, Wei Ming is planning to make a big fuss between these two countries, attracting three soldiers to fight. This is a big matter, I am afraid that I will go to Jin for a while."

Duan Hong thought that he became the emperor, and he would just teach those disobedient princes a lesson.Unexpectedly, this drama is still behind.She was a little impatient, "The prime minister is leaving the court?! I heard that the prime minister has been in poor health recently, why bother?"

"The old man is here for two things. One is to supervise. His Majesty ordered the Marquis to go to Jin Dynasty to supervise the country. You know that at this time, you are most afraid of raising a brother? The second is to find people. That Hua Xu's deep dark art, marching and fighting, and finally Afraid of this villainous villain. An old friend of Yuanyang Lake who is hidden in the world knows a lot about magic, but he lives a leisurely life as a fisherman and old man, so he may not be willing to go out of the mountain." After speaking, he took a long breath.

"But..." She just thought that Yu'er and Yu'er could not get used to each other now, and the barrier would disappear if they were farther away.Will Yu'er betray her?Duan Hong was not sure, she hesitated for a while, and said, "But the Prime Minister is not here, I'm afraid I might do something wrong..."

"Now is different from the past, Your Majesty don't have to worry." Zhuang Ji said in relief, he left to train Duan Hong.After all, life has a length and a short time. Recently, he often dreams of the dead calling him to the past, and he realizes that the end of life is not far away.Because he got up and walked to Duan Hong's case, he took out a talisman from his pocket and put it on the case, saying, "I was born to only know that there are strong and weak in this world, but I don't know what is right or wrong. Your Majesty is the Lord of the people." , from today on, whatever His Majesty does is right."

It is a soldier symbol.

From today on, everything she does is right...Duan Hong's mind was circling these words, and her heart was turned upside down. Could it be that the right and wrong she has been entangled with doesn't exist at all?Duan Hong looked at Zhuang Ji incredulously, but the latter only smiled deeply and then backed away.Duan Hong took a deep breath, remained silent for a long time, and finally reached out and squeezed the soldier talisman tightly in his hand.

Zhuang Ji just sat back on his seat, clapped his hands lightly, and a boy of seventeen or eighteen years old came in from outside the pavilion, wearing a silver-white mask, covering most of his face, kneeling before the case without a word.Duan Hong looked at him in surprise, Zhuang Ji explained from the side, "I told Your Majesty a few days ago that you should worry about the heir of the dragon, and His Majesty didn't take it to heart. Now that the day of unification is approaching, this matter is urgent. This child has a pitiful background, deaf and dumb, but his character is extremely upright, his appearance is extremely handsome, and he thinks it is just like His Majesty's will. I will name him Chaoxi and stay with Your Majesty as a companion." She can be left alone, but the matter of the emperor's heir must not be let go.

Naming it day and night, and accompanying it day and night, Zhuangji will really save trouble.Duan Hong was stunned for a while, and said angrily, "Why didn't the Prime Minister discuss such a big matter with me?!"

"This matter was discussed with the ministers when the late king was alive." Zhuang Ji glanced at her, saw that her face was flushed with anger, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty just obey." After saying that, he got up and left, and went.

Duan Hong sat on the seat resentfully for a long time, still not relieved, he looked up at the kneeling person in front of the case, and ordered his left and right, "Go and take off his mask!"

Moving forward left and right, he reached out and took off his mask.

With a cold face, Duan Hong walked up to him unwillingly, lifted his hair, and took a step back in horror.In fact, the young man's facial features were quite correct, but his face was as black as a chimney, and his nose and eyes could not be clearly distinguished.Duan Hong was taken aback for a long time: Sure enough, Zhuang Ji could have eyes, in his eyes, anyone with eyes and noses was called Qingxiu!She cursed in a low voice, "Ugly!" and walked away.

The boy's expression darkened, but he put on the mask leisurely and followed her.

But Duan Hong rushed to the door angrily to wash his eyes, suddenly felt that something was wrong behind him, and when he turned his head, he saw the boy standing still five steps away from her.Duan Hong stared at him fiercely, turned his head and walked away, but he didn't know that footsteps followed closely behind him, he was fast when she was fast, and he was slow when she was slow.Duan Hong couldn't bear it anymore and ordered someone to drive him out.

Unexpectedly, that young man's skill is so strong that he is as stable as Mount Tai, no matter how those guards chase him, he will not move.

this person!Duan Hong was about to get angry, and the steward rushed over to persuade him, "Your Majesty, please calm down. This man is deaf and dumb, so he must not know what His Majesty said. Besides, he was sent by the prime minister, and the late king acquiesced. Your Majesty will look at the monk's face." The face of the Buddha. The servant knows a little bit of dumb language, just admonish it."

Before she could do anything to him, Gao Quan made a crackling phone call!Duan Hong snorted coldly, looked at the boy, and motioned him to go over and talk.

So Gao Quan gestured to the young man, what he said specifically, Duan Hong didn't understand, obviously, the young man didn't understand either.Duan Hong looked at it for a while, sneered, turned and left.

Fortunately, Duan Hong calmed down and left, Gao Quan was sweating and was about to take out his handkerchief to wipe it off, but then he knew that the boy bowed his head slightly to him, pulled away and followed Duan Hong again.

But Duan Hong went back to Yanhe Hall with a sullen face, lay down on the bed and fell asleep without saying a word.About an hour later, I suddenly felt a strange fragrance filling my nose, which was very pleasant.She woke up gradually, turned her head to look, and saw a maidservant in green clothes sitting at the table and embroidering something.Duan Hong lay down again for a while, and then got out of bed when he was no longer sleepy, and said to the maid, "What is this?"

The servant girl was startled, stood up hastily, and said, "Your Majesty is awake, do you want some snacks?"

"I'm asking you what is this?" Duan Hong sat down at the table, picked up the brocade bag on it and asked, "You sewed this, the needle and thread are not as good as you want."

"Your Majesty is joking, how dare Qiaoer compare with Elder Sister Ruyi?" The servant girl said, "Actually, Miss Cousin was serving His Majesty that day. I heard from Eunuch Gao that His Majesty often suffers from insomnia in recent years, so I specially sent some anthers, saying that it will help you sleep well." To slow down the spirit, let the servants hang in the corner of the room."

"Really?" Duan Hong was dubious, put the brocade bag in front of his nose, took a sharp breath, and almost passed out.

Qiao'er covered her mouth with a smile, and said, "Even if the incense is sealed, you can't smell it like this. If your majesty likes it, how about weaving a pair of slaves to carry with you?"

"..." Duan Hong stared blankly at the brocade bag, wouldn't it be embarrassing to bring this handicraft out?Said, "Let Miss Biao come over for lunch tomorrow."

"It's not a coincidence," Qiao'er said in surprise, "Master Chu took Miss Biao back yesterday before sunset."

Duan Hong's expression turned cold, and he asked, "His mansion was built so quickly?" She only walked for more than a month, and this project is too fast!It was still before the sunset, and it was obvious that he deliberately did this when he heard the news that she was coming back. Do you think she is a jackal? !

"Not really, I heard it's just a few main houses." Seeing her displeased, Qiao'er hurriedly said, "Actually, you can't blame Mr. Chu for these things, the main reason is..."

"What is it?" Duan Hong looked at her, saw that she refused to speak, and said coldly, "You are the person next to me, what are you afraid of, tell me!"

Qiao'er bit her lip and said, "It's the Fifth Princess and the Sixth Lord..."

"Okay!" Duan Hong interrupted her, and after a moment of silence, he calmly said, "When I came back, there was a milky white jade bracelet in the robe, and it was changed in the side hall of the Ming Dynasty. Go and get it."

"Yes" Qiao'er agreed and exited.Duan Hong sat for a while, poured himself a cup of herbal tea, drank it all in one gulp, and finally dropped the teacup heavily on the table.

After more than half an hour, Qiao'er came back with a jade bracelet.Duan Hong saw that she was walking in a hurry, and said, "I didn't rush you, what's the hurry?"

"Your Majesty, when did a masked person stand in front of the hall? It's so scary!"

It's still there!Duan Hong was not yet full of anger, even though he was sensible, he dared not come in.

Qiao'er put the jade bracelet lightly on the table, and said, "This bracelet is so beautiful, it feels warm and sticks to the hand, it seems to be Hetian jade, but it doesn't look like it."

"You have a bit of eyesight. This is suet white jade made of Hetian jade." Duan Hong said, put the bracelet in his sleeve, and said proudly as if thinking of something, "That day when I went to the Jin Palace, I saw this The bracelet is quite rare, so I found it easily."

Qiao'er laughed and said, "Your Majesty may be using the wrong word. This thing belongs to Your Majesty. How can you say it is touching?"

"You're right!" Duan Hong glanced at her and said with a smile, "Let's go down to find Gao Quan to receive the reward."

☆、Chinese Valentine's Day

"There is a way to the destiny, and it will return to the ultimate peace. Now that the major events are settled, you should be in the right place to put the hearts of the people in the world. However, the princes will occupy their own land, and they will have no control. In the long run, disaster will happen. I will send heavenly soldiers to clear up their crimes Make the world happy and the people feel at ease. Zhou Su Ma's three generals are brave and resourceful, and his martial arts are world-class, which is in line with my wishes. Zhou Ye is now named the Great General of Magic and sent 20 troops to the Northern Expedition. Su Jiali, Ma Rong is a mighty general , with [-] soldiers sent to the east, west and south. The generals receive the order and immediately lead the troops to the south, without delay or carelessness!"

Time flies, and it's June [-]th in the blink of an eye.

Things went as Zhuang Ji expected. There were more than 800 princes at the grand ceremony that day, but only a hundred of them actually came. Those who were either sick in bed or still on the way, were clearly either watching or planning.

Duan Hong received the treasure on the altar, that is, the throne of the emperor, and ordered the Northern Expedition.The generals received the order, thanked the emperor for his kindness, and went back to prepare their military uniforms.During the time period, Hong sat facing the south with an arched arch, and the princes Zhifluoren bowed and stood under the stage to listen to the seal.Duan Yu was conferred the title of Marquis of Jin An, Zhuang Ji was conferred the title of Grand Marshal of the Army and Horses, in charge of the important affairs of the three armies.

After finishing, Duan Hong discussed the name of the country with everyone.

In fact, it was not a discussion, Duan Hong just listened patiently for a few times, and then said, "I want to name the country Dongyin, but as for the year name, I will tentatively name it Yurun... how about it?"

When everyone heard the name of the country, they couldn't help but turn pale with shock.Since ancient times, the emperors have considered the country's year name with the meaning of prosperity, peace and harmony, but Duan Hong wants to do the opposite, using such a sad and ominous song name as the country name, how can the people of the world feel at ease?An old prince and king came out to discuss, "in the sixth year of the Qi calendar, Wu Xi heard this song at night, and the ancestor of Jin died a month later. The song was played again in Wu Xi, and it will not be long before the Jin Emperor returns to the west. Your Majesty, this name is an ominous name, so it must not be used!"

She has just ascended the throne, and these people will disobey her!Duan Hong held back his anger.Said, "This song is a call from the heavens to respond to the people, to cut down the injustice, and to punish the emperor. The widow is suitable for this title. If you want to think of it as a mirror, why not learn from it from time to time?!"

Everyone wanted to persuade, but Duan Hong said coldly, "I have already made a decision in my heart, so don't discuss this matter again."

The princes held fluoren and bowed down, shouting long live.After paying homage to the congratulations, Duan Hong preached a decree to amnesty the world, and returned to the palace with a banquet.

Not to mention that the generals led their troops to the south, but only that since the war, political affairs have mostly been related to the war.Duan Yu and Zhuang Ji went to the state of Jin again, there was no faction dispute in the court, it was easy for Duan Hong to take care of it, but it has been more than half a month.

That day was the Qixi Festival, and Duan Hongcai was about to leave the court when he suddenly heard that there was a palace of Xinbinghou outside.She sat down again, and a soldier rushed into the hall holding a chicken feather letter, and knelt down in the tunnel, "Your Majesty, there is good news from the southwest!"

Duan Hong said joyfully, "Quickly pass it on!"

The deacon was busy passing the report to the general, Duan Hong hurriedly opened it, and said, "General Ma Mian is indeed brave and invincible, I will not disappoint you!"

All the officials were very excited. It seems that the Southwest soldiers and horses will return in triumph in a few days!Because of relative congratulations, in the midst of joy, there is another letter soldier Hou Xuan outside.

Duan Hong told people to pass it on, and not long after, a soldier wearing red tassels went up to the hall, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, there is good news in the southeast!"

"Okay, okay! Pass it up!" Duan Hong called out twice, and the deacon general reported it. Duan Hong unfolded the case, put it on the case and said happily, "The two generals have worked so hard outside, and they deserve to be rewarded... It’s just that I don’t know what’s going on with General Zhou’s side?” Thinking about it this way, so many days have passed, and Zhou Ye has paid very little.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, General Shence has been famous for a long time, and he will definitely not lose to the other two generals!"

"Your words are reasonable" Duan Hongdao, Zhou Ye is competitive, he must not be able to hold back when he lost face last time, maybe he wants to impress her this time?

So when the court was over, Duan Hong went back to Yanhe Hall, changed into his regular clothes and sat down on the collapsed bed, read and re-read the two military newspapers, holding them in his bosom and secretly rejoicing.But no one told about this happiness, Duan Hong stayed until the afternoon, couldn't bear it anymore, he went out of the hall and said to the attendants of the Houmen, "Prepare the car, I want to go out."

Before she could finish her sentence, a woman in purple rushed over and said excitedly, "Fourth brother, are you going out of the palace?...I'm going too."

Duan Hong didn't even look at her.

Duan Siyou signaled to the attendant to prepare the carriage quickly.It was finally dawn, and Duan Hong was in a good mood to talk.Just as he was secretly proud, a man wearing a mask suddenly came up from the side of the steps and walked straight behind Duan Hong.The man walked steadily and wore a sword, but he was not wearing the clothes of a guard.

Duan Siyou was startled, and hurriedly pulled Duan Hong's arm, but said strangely, "This man... this man is so familiar!"

Duan Hong paused, then subconsciously turned around and glanced at him, familiar, didn't she have an illusion?

That day, the street was full of people, and miscellaneous shops were placed on the side of the road, which was extremely lively.Duan Hong is a small driver on this trip, and there is only one coachman with him tomorrow.But the carriage was still stuck in the crowd, unable to move an inch.Seeing Duan Siyou complaining non-stop, Duan Hong didn't notice anything.Just as she closed her eyes to rest, the conversation between a master and a servant outside the car caught her attention.

The servant said, "My lord, I bought the treasure of the town hall from Shopkeeper Li's shop, and it cost more than 200 taels of silver! I don't know what happened to Miss Chu's family, so you bothered me so much!"

"You know what! It's hard to buy a beautiful heart with a thousand dollars. If you bring something...such a broken bracelet, it's worth 200 taels? You can't hide it, you dog slave?" Although the words were not pleasant to the ear, the voice was quite clear. .

"My son, how dare you be a little kid! Take a closer look, sir, not to mention the ingredients. The runes engraved on the inner ring of this bracelet are blessed by the Buddha. The outer ring is even more extraordinary. The engraving is a palindrome poem, but a famous carver..."

"Okay, okay. Tell me what these words are... But I haven't seen Miss Chu wearing any jewelry..."

"Oh, young master, I see that this is just a temporary effort, and everyone says that the most important thing is not getting it. I hope you will be happy tonight..."

The voice was getting smaller and smaller, obviously walking away.Duan Hong opened his eyes and lifted the curtain lightly.

"That man is too coquettish, he even put a phoenix hairpin on his head." Duan Siyou blocked Duan Hong's sight with this movement.Duan Hong looked at her coldly, Duan Siyou finally sat up straight and stopped talking.Duan Hong looked at her for a long time, then put down the curtain heavily, got out of the carriage, and said to the coachman, "Take her back!" After finishing speaking, he turned around and left regardless of Duan Siyou howling in the carriage.

But it was said that Duan Hong hadn't been wandering in the street for half a moment, and the money bag and waist jade were walked away by someone.Those followers squeezed out from the crowd, and saw Duan Hong standing at the entrance of a remote alley, looking sullen.

The "Young Master" came forward calmly and said, "It's the Qixi Festival today, fish and dragons are mixed in the street, there are all kinds of people. Why don't you find a place to rest for a while."

"Is there any adult's official residence nearby?"

"This..." The entourage hesitated for a moment, and said, "This place is the closest to Lord Chu's mansion. Do you want to go, my lord?"

"It's nothing, why go!" Duan Hong glared at him, and squeezed the jade bracelet in his sleeve tightly. Originally, she wanted to give the bracelet, but who knew that it was Qixi Festival, so she couldn't give it away. .

...The entourage is speechless, why don't you go to rest, don't care if it has something to do.With his dazed effort, Duan Hong slipped into the crowd again.He hurriedly followed, and finally squeezed to Duan Hong's side, but saw her with a serious face, gnashing her teeth and asking him, "Where is the Chu Mansion?"

The attendant was stunned for a moment, and then he saw that the few golden tassels on Duan Hong's waist had disappeared.

...

It was almost evening when Duan Hong arrived at Chu Mansion.When she went to Chu Xiying's courtyard, she saw Chu Xiying sitting at a stone table with a man talking from a distance.There is a dazzling phoenix hairpin on that man's head, could it be the man on the street? !Duan Hong was suspicious, and after quietly moving to the well, he saw the man open a brocade box and push it in front of Chu Xiying, saying, "I hope Miss Chu will accept it for a small gift."

Chu Xiying looked at it, and said, "My lord, you are too polite, it's really not worth spending money on me."

"Vanilla for beauty." The man picked up the object and said with a smile, "Look at the rune engraved on the outside of this bracelet, and a palindromic poem engraved on the inside, it is exactly, exactly..."

"Mr. Yuan's kind little girl has won her heart." Chu Xi lingered, "It's just that I was born in a cold field, so it's inconvenient to wear such expensive accessories."

"Miss Chu, in this city of Linzi, no one knows the status of my young master. He is so humbled. Why do you reject people thousands of miles away? Master Chu is an official. With his temperament, if it weren't for him My son usually helps him manage, he can gain a foothold in the court!"

"Yuan An, don't be unreasonable!" The young master laughed dryly and said, "Since Miss Chu insists on not wanting it, I can't force it anymore. I just want to reserve a private seat in the Zhaixing Building tonight, and I want to invite Miss Chu to enjoy the night view together." , I hope you don’t refuse.”

It's such a move to retreat and advance, Duan Hong is cursing in his heart, but seeing Chu Xiying's face is embarrassed, he seems to agree.Duan Hong was about to go out in a hurry, but encountered a half bucket of water.Duan Hong lowered his head, paused, then carefully lifted the bucket of water, quietly walked behind the man, and poured it down just as the boy was about to finish drinking.

Well, Mr. Pian Pian was drenched immediately, and everyone seemed to be frozen. Only Duan Hong threw the wooden barrel on the ground, clapped his hands and laughed, "Haha, I still want to watch the night view, go back!"

The scene didn't last long, Duan Hong stopped laughing, because she found that the man was staring so hard that her eyes were about to burst into flames, and Chu Xiying looked at her quietly, indescribably cold.

"Who are you?!" The man stood up and glared coldly, his body full of water.

"Mr. Yuan!" Chu Xiying looked at her, and said slowly, "This person is my distant relative. He grew up in the mountains and fields and doesn't know the rules. I hope you will not blame him."

"Really?" The man sneered, and said, "Then Miss Chu, please come to the appointment tonight as scheduled." He walked away in a huff.

But after the man left, Duan Hong sat down at the table generously, picked up the bracelet and looked at it. "Where did you get to know this kind of dude..."

"Mr. Yuan has always been gentle and courteous, refined and romantic." Chu Xiying looked at her coldly, "But Your Majesty, don't you think it's embarrassing to do so?"

As soon as Duan Hong heard that something was wrong, he said, "He gave you something and asked you to go out in the middle of the night. He obviously has ulterior motives. You still have to speak for this kind of person!"

Chu Xiying turned his eyes away and didn't speak.

Angrily, Duan Hong picked up the bracelet and brought it in front of Chu Xiying, saying, "He is gentle and courteous, he is refined and coquettish, he can't even distinguish between runes and characters?!" After finishing speaking, he threw the bracelet and it disappeared.

"You..." Chu Xiying tugged at Duan Hong's sleeves, and said with pain in his heart, "There is no distinction between high and low in one's heart, wouldn't His Majesty feel ashamed to trample on it at will?"

"Ashamed, why should I be ashamed!" Duan Hong flicked his sleeves and said angrily, "I'm helping you... You are not allowed to go tonight!"

Chu Xiying took a deep breath, looked at Duan Hong for a while, and said, "What if I want it?" What will happen to Duan Hong?

'Be kind as a donkey's liver and lungs! Duan Hong snorted coldly, and wanted to leave with a flick of his sleeves. But Chu Xiying was tugging on her sleeve, and with that wave, the bracelet in the sleeve was thrown out.

Fortunately, the ground was relatively soft, and the bracelet stopped moving after only a few turns on the ground.

Chu Xiying looked at the milky white jade bracelet in shock. Did Duan Hong want to give it to her? Today is Qixi Festival, Duan Hong's reaction would be... She was stunned for a long time before slowly lowering down to pick it up. , puzzled, unbelievable.

Holding the bracelet, she tilted her head and looked at Duan Hong with doubts and expectations.

But Duan Hong became furious, grabbed the bracelet and threw it into the well in two or three steps.

☆, once a good night

?The last chapter said that Duan Hong threw the mutton fat jade bracelet into the well because of a moment of anger.

At that time, Ying'er ran out from nowhere and jumped around the well anxiously.Xin Dao is not saying that Duan Hong is a prodigal son, he threw away two bracelets in such a blink of an eye!

Chu Xi stared blankly at the mouth of the well, as if he had lost his soul.Duan Hong turned around to see her, and felt a little distressed in his heart. After all, the bracelet was priceless, so it was a pity to just throw it away.But a thrown bracelet is like splashed water, there is no reason to pick it up!She snorted coldly, turned and left.

"Miss!" Seeing her leaving, Ying'er rushed over to call Chu Xiying.Such a precious bracelet, what should I do?

Chu Xiying looked at her, hesitated to speak, and finally entered the room without saying a word.

Ying'er followed her all the way, looking back at the well from time to time, feeling anxious in her heart.While thinking about it, she saw Chu Xiying sitting in front of the dressing table, wearing earrings in front of the mirror, and then opening the jewelry box to try on one by one.It was so late, and Chu Xiying actually put on light makeup in front of the mirror.Ying'er was speechless, what happened to these two people who were so abnormal?Wanting to ask, Chu Xiying had a special stubbornness in his expression.

Ying'er could only stand in the corner and stare at her blankly, but for some reason, that well always appeared in her mind.After a long time, Ying'er suddenly heard someone calling her, and she suddenly woke up.

I saw Chu Xiying standing in plain clothes, like a pool of clear water between inkstones, calm and wise without losing his spirituality.It is also like a beautiful jade in a small room, although it is in a simple place, it can hardly hide its splendor.Ying'er couldn't help being stunned, and said in shock, "Miss, you don't really want to see that Mr. Yuan, do you?!"

"Ying'er" Chu Xiying called to her, with a hint of shyness in his eyes, he asked, "Is it okay to see me like this?"

"No, Miss." Ying'er was stunned, "Then Mr. Yuan doesn't look like a good person at first glance, look at his slave, as the saying goes, what kind of person raises what kind of dog... hey, hey"

Before she finished speaking, Chu Xiying had already left.Ying'er hurriedly chased to the courtyard, grabbed Chu Xiying and said, "Oh, miss! The street is very chaotic tonight..."

Chu Xiying stopped, turned to look at her, and said earnestly, "Ying'er, just this time, don't tell the young master, okay?"

Ying'er felt sore, and gradually let go of her hand, watching Chu Xiying leave the hospital step by step.Chu Xiying has been sensible since she was a child and was earlier than ordinary people. She has always handled things generously and decently, and she does not want to worry her parents.But this time...

But when Chu Xiying arrived at the Zhaixing Building, the young man was already waiting for her downstairs, and when he came up, he said, "Miss Chu, please go upstairs. Today, my son has reserved this building for you. "

Chu Xiying looked hesitantly, only two oil lamps were lit inside, and there were no guests, which made people feel gloomy.She was apprehensive, and as soon as she hesitated, the boy urged her.

The servant led her to a carved door upstairs, knocked twice, and the door opened without warning.Chu Xiying was secretly surprised, but fortunately it was bright inside, and there was a woman in colorful clothes holding a piano by the corner.She relaxed her mind a bit and collected herself, and saw Mr. Yuan sitting at the table, looking at her with a half-smile, with a hint of weirdness.

Chu Xi had a bad feeling in his heart, and thought of retreating, because he reasoned that he was unwell and wanted to go back.

But Mr. Yuan came over in two or three steps, grabbed her hand, secretly exerted force, and said, "Miss Chu, why should you be impatient, if you come, I will be at ease. Could it be that this young master will harm you?" He still doesn't want to tear his face apart , after all, that's too boring.

Chu Xiying read his meaning and took a breath.This person really has ulterior motives, when he thinks about it this way, he feels hesitant, Duan Hongri has all kinds of opportunities, maybe he has already gone back.Is it really worth it for her to make such a reckless and meaningless gamble?Just as she was thinking, her waist suddenly tightened, Chu Xiying was taken aback, and instinctively stepped back.

But Mr. Yuan stretched out his hand lazily, pretending nothing happened, and said with a smile, "Miss Chu, please sit down."

Chu Xiying bit her lip, not daring to be careless, and sat down cautiously.There were a few small dishes in the middle of the table, and a porcelain pot of wine beside it.Mr. Yuan sat down next to her on the left, and the two chatted for a while, then poured a glass and handed it to her, saying, "This is peach blossom wine, a specialty of the state of Zhou. , Miss Chu, try it."

Chu Xiying raised his hand to pick it up, but that Mr. Yuan was so jealous that he pressed her hand on purpose.Chu Xiying hurriedly let go, and said in surprise, "Master, respect!" The cup fell to the floor with a crisp sound.

The man's expression changed, and he finally endured it. He poured two more glasses of wine, lifted one and put the other in front of Chu Xiying.

Chu Xiying hesitated for a moment, raised the wine to his lips, and smelled it lightly, and knew that the wine was weird.

"What's wrong with Ms. Chu, you keep looking at that door. Could it be that there is something good on that door that I don't know about?" Mr. Yuan saw her hesitation, and his words were no longer polite. Already!"

Anxiety, loss, and helplessness twisted into a ball in Chu Xiying's heart.She didn't know how to stay, but she was still thinking, wait another moment, maybe Duan Hong will come in the next quarter of an hour.But the truth is, even if she wanted to leave at that time, she couldn't.

When she was struggling, Mr. Yuan couldn't wait any longer, he lifted the lid of the porcelain pot and poured it into her mouth.At the same time, I sniffed at her neck, and said

Where did Chu Xiying struggle? After drinking cold wine, his mind went blank...

Right at this moment, there was a loud knock from the door, and within two or three knocks, a person fell into the room with his head bleeding.

Mr. Yuan looked angrily, but he was his own servant.He looked up in surprise, and saw a young man coming in alone with a frosty face.Yin said angrily, "You are so brave!" Isn't this the same person in the afternoon, thinking that if he changed his clothes, others would not recognize him!

Duan Hong didn't speak, and sat quietly to Chu Xiying's right, and held her hand.Only then did she feel that her fingers were cold, and she trembled slightly, because she said, "I told you not to come, why didn't you listen."

Chu Xiying bit her lips and did not answer, but held Duan Hong tightly, as if she had exhausted all her strength.

That Mr. Yuan was ignored by Duan Hong, so angry, he scolded angrily, "Where did you come from? You dare to disturb the young master's business, and you don't go out to inquire about it..."

Before he finished speaking, Duan Hong said, "I heard you speak with an accent from the south of Weihe River, where did you come from?"

Mr. Yuan snorted coldly. Those who had a slightly prominent status in the capital were all moved from the Pingnan Palace. This person had some knowledge, and said broadly, "You are a country savage, and you can tell my uncle's name?" Come on the name, scare you to death!"

Duan Hong was silent for a while, and called someone to the door, saying, "Keep his right hand."

Five or six strong men lined up with knives, Mr. Yuan turned pale with fright, and was about to call someone in, but after howling twice, he was dragged into the middle of the room.There was a click, blood splashed everywhere, and a bloody arm rolled down to the ground.That Mr. Yuan's face was deformed from the pain, and he only stared at Duan Hong with wide eyes.

"Look for a doctor." Duan Hong got up, led Chu Xiying to him, and said, "I'll borrow this arm first, and I'll ask your uncle to get it tomorrow."

But when Duan Hong went downstairs, he realized something was wrong with Chu Xiying.She hadn't spoken just now, and it was only when she went downstairs that her face was flushed and her palms were a little hot.Just as he was about to inquire carefully, he saw Ying'er happily running over, waving a bracelet in his hand, and said to the two of them, "Miss, look, I fished out this bracelet, and it cost 50 taels of silver."

This bracelet is priceless, let alone 50 taels, 500 taels are also worth it.Duan Hong turned his eyes away coldly and did not speak.

Chu Xiying took the bracelet in her hand and looked at it again and again. Suddenly, she looked up at Duan Hong, and said softly, "Hong'er, can you help me put it on?"

Duan Hong looked at her silently, as if after a long time, he slowly took the bracelet, lifted her jade wrist lightly, put it on, and said in a deep voice, "You are drunk, I will ask someone to send you off go back."

"Young master, Miss, buy a river lantern. This river lantern was stolen from Yuelao. It is very effective in making wishes."

"Really? I want to let it go too, Miss, let's go and let it go," Ying'er snapped, taking a proud look at Duan Hong who looked unhappy, she knew that Duan Hong would spoil the fun.She already knew that there was such a custom in Qi country, but in four years, she never let it go.

"Okay." Chu Xiying smiled and lowered his body to pick up the lamp, pulled Duan Hong's robe and said, "Hong'er, which lamp do you think we should choose?"

"you're drunk…"

"She must want the reddest one... get her the reddest one." Duan Hong's voice was lost in Ying'er's yelling.

Don't mention the lights.It is only said that a group of people arrived at the river embankment, and that night there was a sea of ​​people, handsome men and beautiful women everywhere, and even the air was filled with a smell of makeup and powder.entire