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Mingzhao dropped the teacup and looked displeased. He stared at Pei Xiang coldly for a while, barely suppressing the anger in his chest.

"A monk? You'd rather be a green lantern and ancient Buddha for a lifetime than go back to the palace with me?"

Mingzhao got up suddenly, walked up to Pei Xiang in a few steps, leaned over and looked at her, with a little arrogance and mischief in his eyes.

Pei Xiang leaned back slightly to avoid the entanglement of the two people's breaths, but his eyes did not evade.

"My lord, it's not that I despise life in the palace, but I don't want to change my face and lose my heart."

"My king is not surrounded by dragons and tigers." Ming Zhao sneered: "Is Miss Pei worrying too much?"

"My lord, I know my temperament. If I really go back to the mansion with my lord, I can't help but use all kinds of means to compete for his favor. Once my heart changes, I might do something that makes you hate me." Things, when the time comes, Pei Xiang will no longer be Pei Xiang."

Mingzhao's eyes flashed, but he actually listened to these few excuses.

He has seen too many quarrels between women, and he was indeed worried that Pei Xiang would be fooled by the glory and wealth of his pure nature.

"Since you have this vigilance and transparency, you are not someone who is easy to shake your mind."

"My lord, love is the word that tests people's hearts the most. Pei Xiang has no confidence in himself."

"You have so many excuses..."

"Does the lord think that once we start, can Pei Xiang remain transparent and calm as always? I have never been willing to wait in silence. My lord, with my background, you should understand. If you don't know how to fight and calculate, you will have already Dead."

These words made Mingzhao's expression stagnate, the haze in his eyes slowly dissipated, and instead he became more weird and confused, and he subconsciously lowered his voice:

"The prince's mansion has a clear hierarchy and order. The princess is generous and easy-going. The rest of the people dare not break the house rules. If you go back with me, you will not only get shelter to live a stable life, but also... Looking at it differently, you don't need to fight for anything."

Speaking of this, Mingzhao paused for a moment, he no longer looked at Pei Xiang, but turned back to the back of the table, and slowly said the promise:

"I guarantee that all your treatment in the palace, except for the concubine, is absolutely the best. Even a concubine of high rank cannot belittle you."

"Wouldn't it be unfair for the prince to favor me so much to other women? Then Pei Xiang should have trouble sleeping and eating."

Facing Pei Xiang's clear and sincere eyes, Mingzhao pursed his lips.

He wanted to say that there was no fairness in the affairs of the rear house, whichever one he liked was naturally more beautiful.

——This is not only the case in the backyard of the palace, but isn't it true of everything in the world?

——Some people are born with dignity, some people's lives are worthless, and many things are preordained.

——Even if he is the prince, when facing the majesty on the dragon chair, wouldn't he have to suffer the thunder and rain from his old man?

At this moment, Mingzhao suddenly felt that Pei Xiang was cute and stupid. She had a precarious life, but she wanted to fight for the so-called fairness for a woman she didn't know.

Pei Xiang looked at the change of expression on Mingzhao's face, wondering where his thoughts had gone, and she didn't care too much.

Now, she has clearly expressed her attitude, and she also said that she wants to become a monk and practice. Now that she has said this, it is time to move on to the next topic.

"To tell you the truth, the little girl wanted to become a nun and cultivate the Tao. It was not a whim, nor was she too pessimistic about the affairs of this world. It was because of a recent incident that made the little girl feel that she had to make such a choice."

Ming Zhao raised his eyebrows, motioning Pei Xiang to continue talking, but he wanted to see what other "naive" words she had.

"My lord, I think you have already heard from Mr. Lin about some mysterious and strange things that happened in his house recently?"

"Well, my lord just heard from Mr. Lin that a monk with a scarlet head came and yelled that Miss Lin's life was not long. Afterwards, Mr. Lin begged Taoist Ziyang to change her life for Miss Lin."

"We were all very happy after Mr. Lin brought back Daoist Ziyang's answer. That night, I went to bed early, and I never thought that I had a strange dream just after I fell asleep."

"Strange dream? A dream that gave you the idea of ​​becoming a monk?"

Pei Xiang nodded slightly, her eyes were a little dazed, as if immersed in memories:

"In the dream, a fairy girl named Jing Huan came, and she told the little girl that she wanted to save me and lead my soul to a place called Lihen Tiantai Illusory Realm."

Pei Xiang's dream attracted Mingzhao's attention. He thought that the girl Pei opposite him was never a wordless person, and she didn't say useless words. It was natural to have a reason to suddenly talk about the dream where the fairy girl appeared.

"The fairy aunt said that she is in charge of the love affairs of idiotic men and women in the world, and if there is an intelligent woman who sees through the red world, she will have the opportunity to work in her illusory realm and help her do things.

She said that the little girl just met the conditions, and she had some opportunities, so she wanted to call the little girl over.Of course, if the little girl agrees, this mortal body will die without a problem, and the prince will not be able to talk to me today. "

Because of Pei Xiang's last sentence, Mingzhao felt a faint sense of rejection towards that illusory realm.

Pei Xiang continued to narrate while recalling:

"Pei Xiang was dull, and his heart fell in love with the mortal world, so he didn't agree to the police fairy. The fairy looked very regretful, but she never got angry, and she was commensurate with the little girl's sister. She said that she wanted to take the little girl on a tour of the illusory realm, Wait until dawn before sending me back to the mortal world.

Naturally, I readily agreed, so I swam with the fairy maiden, enjoying the illusory world of Lihentian Guanchouhai, drank fairy tea, and enjoyed fairy music, singing and dancing.

Just when she was happy, an unusually beautiful red-clothed fairy came suddenly, and she hurried to Fairy Jinghuan with a booklet, saying that things in the world had changed, and she needed to be checked by Fairy.

Probably because the matter was more urgent, they discussed it in front of me.I didn't want to inquire more about this fairy family, but just as I was about to avoid it, I suddenly heard a familiar name. "

At this time, Mingzhao had already been aroused by Pei Xiang's narration, so he asked casually, "Which acquaintance is it?"

Pei Xiang showed a very complicated look:

"Those two fairies were flipping through a picture album back and forth.

They said that sister Jiangzhu was born to the Lin family in Gusu. She is now three years old and her baby name is Daiyu.According to the records in the book of fate compiled by them, in two or three years, sister Jiangzhu's biological mother should die in the mortal world.Afterwards, she will be sent by her father to Jia's house in the Rongguo Mansion in Duzhong, where she will be entrusted to be raised and cared for by relatives.

In that case, Lin's Daiyu would have a destiny entanglement with the descendants of the Jia family, stage a lifelong infatuation drama, and finally die in the deep house compound, and become a servant of some kind. .

When I suddenly heard Daiyu's name, I couldn't help but ask that Fairy Jinghuan, but Lin Ruhai is the daughter of Mr. Lin's family.

Who would have thought that Xian'e, who came to report the matter, looked at me twice, and suddenly changed her face. She complained to the police fairy, why did she bring this woman who broke their roster arrangement into the illusory realm, hurry up go out.

I was reprimanded harshly, and when I was at a loss, the Fairy Jing Huan said that the change of Lin Daiyu's fate has nothing to do with me, but has something to do with the change of the Lin family's luck.

I was curious, thinking that it was a dream anyway, so I asked, why did the luck of the Lin family suddenly change?

The Fairy Jing Huan didn't hide from me, she casually explained that the Lin family had secretly served a certain nobleman, and that nobleman's future is extremely noble, so he can naturally protect those who are loyal to him.A nobleman turns his hand into clouds and turns his hands into rain. Of course, he can change the fortune of a family with his will.

The Lin family has a strong and stable backer, and their blessings will continue after that, and their daughter shouldn't be in this illusory realm of misfortune.

Fairy Jing Huan also said that for the current plan, they need to find another soul of a poor woman to replace Jiang Zhu and go to Jia's mansion to bear the warmth and coldness of people. "

Mingzhao sat up straight when he heard this, with a dignified expression.

When he heard Pei Xiang say that the Lin family had joined the nobleman, and that nobleman's future was extremely noble, his mood suddenly fluctuated.

—Extremely honorable?Can you change the fate of a family with your will?

——Turn your hands into clouds and turn your hands into rain?

——Only those who are at the top of power can do so recklessly...

Mingzhao stroked the jade pendant on his waist, trying to keep his face calm. At this moment, he didn't have much charming thoughts.

Pei Xiang didn't seem to notice the subtle changes in Mingzhao, she continued to describe her dream experience:

"I heard Fairy Jing Huan say that Daiyu is no longer a poor woman, so I breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, I was very curious about that waiter, and I thought, what kind of fairy character is that, to go to reincarnate and experience, and need to arrange someone to help him.I asked Fairy Jing Huan about that person's name and identity, Fairy Jing Huan smiled and said nothing.

I said, if the secrets of the Xian family should not be leaked, then I will not ask more questions.It's just that it's so easy to hear this story, and I don't know if I still remember it after waking up. Why don't you tell me some of the magic of that person.So that I can feast my ears and see what is different about a man of good fortune.

The fairy still smiled and said nothing, so I continued to pester her.If you are afraid that I will guess the human identity of the experienced person, don't just mention one person.Why don't you tell me about the Rongguo Mansion, what kind of aristocratic and wealthy family can be selected by the gods who have gone down to the world for experience.

That Fairy Jing Huan had a good temper, and she couldn't bear my pestering and begging, so she told me some things that happened in that family's house. "

When Pei Xiang said this, he was suddenly interrupted by Mingzhao: "Miss Pei, why don't you know Rongguo Mansion?"

Facing Wang Ruili's skeptical gaze on the upper end, Pei Xiang smiled calmly:

"How else can I say it's a strange dream? My lord, in the dream, the little girl was indeed a little confused. She felt erratic, as if she had forgotten some past events, but remembered many details clearly.

My lord, please listen carefully to what I'm going to say, there are some twists and turns, and I need you to help me identify them. "

Duan Wang nodded thoughtfully, put aside the doubts in his heart for the time being, and signaled Pei Xiang to continue recalling the dream.

Seeing this, Pei Xiang lowered his eyes slightly, covering the streamer in his eyes.

She had considered it carefully before, and this time telling the story to King Duan must not be watertight and logical.Because what she said was itself a dream.

In dreams, there are often strange things, which cannot be analyzed and figured out with common sense. If her explanation is too true and believable, it will make people feel that it is not a dream.

——Sometimes, it will be more real to leave people with doubts and trigger further thinking.Because people often don't trust what they hear and see, but believe more in what they think.

What's more, the content of the book of Red Mansions she has mastered may not be completely consistent with the real situation. She has to leave a loophole for possible mistakes and mistakes, and can't completely block her own way out.

——If there are any details that don’t match up, then it must be a dream and confusion...

"So, Fairy Jing Huan waved back the singing and dancing music, and began to describe to me the Duke's mansion where the bells are ringing and the feasting is on."

When Pei Xiang said this, he began to fabricate what he saw in the dream according to various descriptions in the Dream of the Red Chamber.

She started with Jia's mother's favorite little grandson, told about Jia Baoyu's birth, Zhu Zhou and his revealed character, and specially described his psychic Baoyu.

After that, she said many details about Rongning and Ningfu, as if she had seen it with her own eyes and experienced it personally, and she could casually mention the names of some maids and servants, which sounded very authentic and credible.

Pei Xiang didn't seem to notice Ming Zhao's increasingly serious expression. After she finished talking about the characters in the Rongguo Mansion, she drank a sip of tea to moisten her throat, and then sighed with a smile:

"I was confused in the dream, and when I woke up, I recalled the dream, and suddenly realized, isn't the Rongguo Mansion that Fairy Jing Huan mentioned is Madam Lin's natal home?

I have indeed heard about one or two things in that mansion before, why can't I remember it in my dream?It can be seen that this dream is not too real.

But when I thought about it carefully, I was amazed and appalled. My lord, although I have heard Mrs. Lin mention her natal Rongguo Mansion, I haven't heard the details of those characters. This is really inconceivable.

I thought, even if you think about it day by day and dream about it at night, you shouldn’t dream about something you’ve never heard of before, and suddenly you have a name, a surname, and a location, even the name of the maid’s wife in the inner courtyard. knew. "

Speaking of this, Pei Xiang's tone was a little perturbed and puzzled:

"Maybe even Mrs. Lin, who has been away from home for a long time, doesn't know some details, but I dreamed about them, which is so strange.

In the past few days, I have been thinking about that dream, and repeatedly recalling what the Jinghuan Fairy said before sending me back. "

"What did she say to you?" Ming Zhao didn't have a good impression of that Jing Huan, but because the other party had the title of fairy girl, he didn't show much dislike.

"She has been holding my hand and exhorting me earnestly, hoping that after my soul returns to my body, I will not be addicted to the romance of the world and only care about the joy of the day and night. I also need to comprehend the Tao as soon as possible, so that I can be detached as soon as possible, so that I can go to the illusory realm to reunite with her sisters." get together.

I experienced the magnificence of the illusory realm, tasted the celestial brewed nectar, and naturally felt that the illusory realm was good, so I agreed to Fairy Jingxuan.

Fairy was very happy, and finally told me that if I have strengthened my determination to practice Taoism, I should not choose to marry and have children.Otherwise, not only will I harm myself, but the person I marry will also be implicated. After all, I am destined to go to the Bo Ming Division. "

Finally finished talking about the dream, Pei Xiangying stood up and saluted Mingzhao:

"My lord, this is why I finally made up my mind to become a monk.

I know that the story of the Fairy in Dreamland sounds extremely absurd, but after experiencing the Painted Skin Ghost incident, I really can't help but believe in these mysterious things.

What's more, Mrs. Lin never mentioned the details of the Jia family that I just mentioned.You know, if Mrs. Lin wants to introduce me to the relationship between people in the capital, she will definitely explain the big and small things in Duan Wang's mansion. There is really no need to mention everything about her natal family in detail.

However, my status was low before, and my daily experience and experience were really limited, so I never had the opportunity to come into contact with the trivial matters of the inner house of Jia's family in the imperial capital.Therefore, suddenly knowing so much inside information is really amazing, and I have to believe what the fairy said. "

Mingzhao stared at Pei Xiang's exquisite and beautiful face, and after a long while, reconfirmed: "Because of the words of the fairy girl in your dream, you decided to give up the glory and wealth in the world, and from now on, you will live a simple meal, a green lamp and an ancient Buddha?"

Pei Xiang hesitated for a moment, then looked at King Duan sincerely:

"Don't dare to lie to the lord, this dream is indeed the key to let the little girl make up her mind. But to be honest, if the little girl has no intention of becoming a monk and avoiding the world in her heart, she will not make up her mind so quickly, let alone give up your favor Favor. It's just... I want to live a quiet life, and I don't want to get involved in any disputes anymore."

When she spoke, her eyes were moist and cool, with embarrassment and embarrassment in them, she quickly glanced at Duan Wang, as if she still had lingering fears about his previous anger, but she was unwilling to lie and deceive others.

Stared at by such eyes, Mingzhao closed his eyes helplessly.

During this short period of time, he first experienced unexpected rejection, and then heard about Pei Xiang's absurd wish for the rest of his life.

Immediately afterwards, he suddenly learned of the girl's idea that she would rather become a monk than enter the palace, and his anger had not completely calmed down, so he had to listen carefully to a dream about a fairy haunting.

At this time, Mingzhao suddenly felt a little powerless, and he really couldn't think of haggling with Pei Xiang anymore.He could only wave his hand wearily to show that he knew.

Pei Xiang felt relieved when he noticed Ming Zhao's softening attitude.

"My lord, I would like to ask you to do me a favor. Help me find out if what I saw and heard in my dream is true?"

"Don't worry, my lord will let someone investigate the Jia family's affairs carefully. Of course, don't make up your mind to become a monk so quickly.

That sorority fairy... In short, the things in the dream may not be accurate, and the fate of the Bo Mingsi may not be unchangeable. Everything will be discussed after I investigate clearly. "

In fact, even if Pei Xiang didn't say the request, Mingzhao would send someone to investigate.He always remembered what Pei Xiang said about the change of the Lin family's temperament, and what the nobleman said was even more imaginative, and he immediately thought of himself.

——If the dream is true, then the throne can indeed be expected...

Of course, at a certain moment, he did have doubts in his heart, thinking whether those words were fabricated by Pei Xiang to compliment him, but he waved away the doubt as soon as it was born.

Because, Lin Ruhai's complete surrender is very secretive, and people from other factions outside have been watching and testing, and they still can't figure out whether it is true or false.Only he and Lin Ruhai knew that a further tacit understanding had been reached between them.

In this way, Pei Xiang's ability to say such words was definitely not what she thought or heard from others, but she was really retelling the words she heard in her dream.