[Qing Chuan] No pet little promise

"That... I drank a little too much." Finally Yinzhen still spoke.

"I see. You didn't admit it just now."

"Hey, it didn't scare you, did it?"

"No, it's just a little accident."

Yinzhen finally raised her head, her eyes were bright, with a playful smile, when she met those eyes, the embarrassment that she wanted to drill into the ground appeared again.

"Well, I won't bother."

"Okay." Wei Rong sent him outside the door.

The two walked out of the door, and the moon was hanging high in the sky, casting light all over the sky.

The breeze blows, bringing the aroma of sweet-scented osmanthus.

Yinzhen remembered that he was still holding the sober veil in his hand, turned around again, and unfolded the silk kerchief in his palm.

Wei Rong smiled and said: "Take it, if you feel dizzy on the road, it can be used to sober up."

"I don't dare to use this kind of strong hangover medicine anymore." Yinzhen smiled wryly, but still put the silk handkerchief into his sleeve.

He took one last deep look at her, "Then I'll go first."

"Okay, be careful on the road."

Yin Zhen turned and left.

"See you in two days."

The breeze sent the last sentence to Wei Rong's ears, accompanied by the faint fragrance of osmanthus.

***

Walking on the winding corridor, Yinzhen became more and more awake.

He took the square silk handkerchief out of his sleeve and recognized it as the one he gave her when he was looking for mosquito repellent last time.

His eyes are full of smiles.

Xiao Shengzi, who was leading the way with a lantern beside him, couldn't help muttering, his usually cold-faced master has really changed a lot recently!

Is it all thanks to "the one" hiding behind the Yonghe Palace?He knew that his elder brother often ran to the Yonghe Palace these days, not always to greet the concubine Defei.

It's just that person's identity, is it appropriate?He was at a loss.

Yinzhen didn't have so many thoughts, looking at the bright moon in the distance, his heart was filled with the fragrance of Jinpa.

He likes her so much, but what about her.

Probably so, otherwise, she wouldn't be looking at him like that.

Fortunately, she was able to leave the court in two days.

They have plenty of time in the future...

***

Inside the hut.

Wei Rong covered her cheeks alone, feeling the scalding heat.

I didn't feel anything when I was dealing with someone just now, but after the person left, I thought about his stupid behavior repeatedly, and I felt my cheeks heat up.

She can probably understand that Yinzhen seems to have a higher degree of affection for her than friendship.

What about yourself?

It should be a little heart-wrenching, especially because he treats her so considerately and carefully, which is different from that in front of everyone.

Yinzhen is used to hiding his concern under a mask of indifference.Even in front of people who really care about, such as the fourteenth elder brother, he has a cold face on the surface.Only in front of me, even the outer layer of ice was gone, and it was full of unreserved trust and warmth.

But if you really accept this feeling...

Wei Rong smiled wryly, in the future he will be a prince and an emperor, and there will be all kinds of beautiful wives and concubines in the back house.

She didn't want to be trapped in the backyard of Prince Yong's Mansion, and return to this harem of the Qing Dynasty after decades.

What's more, if you really marry him, your identity will be revealed once you reveal it.

Not only is he in trouble, but it will also block his future.

Shouldn't we keep a little distance?Lying on the table, Wei Rong thought quietly.

Probably too entangled, she tossed and turned that night and didn't sleep well.

It wasn't until Qiu Yi came over to do her makeup the next day that she accidentally brought up bad news.

Song Qing'er is about to be given to death!

"It's the emperor's decree." Seeing that her face turned pale, Qiu Yi felt inexplicably pleased.

Wei Rong's lips trembled slightly, "What crime is it?"

"It's just saying that it's bewitching Concubine Hui, corrupting money, and treating the palace people harshly." Qiu Yi said regretfully, "Actually, not only Song Changzai, but also Cao Changzai and Shen Ying of Yanxi Palace were taken into the House of Internal Affairs. .”

Wei Rong immediately understood that Kangxi knew about Song Qing'er being coveted by elder brother Yinxie!Then Cao Changzai and Shen Xuyue probably had the same reason, or because they knew about Shi Changzai, they were implicated and silenced.

But no matter Shi Changzai or Song Qing'er, they obviously didn't do it voluntarily.

Not to mention that big brother is busy with government affairs these days, he may not have really touched Song Qing'er, even if she really loses her virginity, she will still be bullied by tigers and wolves.

A deep sense of nausea, mixed with fear and grief, welled up.

***

That night, Wei Rong didn't sleep well all night, only felt chills all over, and barely got up the next day, her legs and feet were sore and weak, and her whole body was weak.

Qiu Yi came over to dress her up, and was shocked when she saw it.

Wei Rong reluctantly touched up her makeup, didn't even eat breakfast, and crawled into the bed in a daze and fell asleep again.

It was dark and I didn't know how long I had slept, and I vaguely felt that someone opened the door and came in, sitting by the bed.

Wei Rong opened her eyes and looked over vaguely, it turned out to be Concubine De.

Startled, she struggled to get up.

Concubine De held her shoulders and told her to lie back, "When is this, why bother with these things."

Sighing again, "You child is so affectionate and righteous, it makes me feel distressed when I look at it."

Wei Rong knew that her sudden illness was not only caused by pity for Song Qing'er, but also her disgust for this court, and the psychological pressure she had endured in hiding these days.

Concubine De continued: "There is nothing you can do about it, if you have the opportunity in the future, pay homage to her a few more times, that's all."

What's the use of paying homage? If a person dies, he can't enjoy it.Wei Rong gritted her teeth, "I'm just aggrieved, unwilling, what did she do wrong!"

Concubine De looked down, she bit her lip with her white teeth, her little face was pale and tears welled up.When he said the wronged words, his eyes were full of light.

She sighed, "She didn't do anything wrong, it's just that the world is like this. Things in this world cannot escape the word helplessness after all."

"I'm not convinced. The emperor was the one who made the mistake. It was he who left the palace full of women and children in the capital. But he blamed these people when he turned around." Wei Rong's tone was indignant.

Knowing what kind of virtue his son is, he ignored it.

It's fine to relax him to do evil, the emperor's way, for the sake of the overall situation, it doesn't matter if he sacrifices the weak.But looking back, they inflicted even more brutal persecution on these bullied weaklings.It was as if these people had lost face to him.

Wei Rong only felt disgusted by this kind of behavior. Originally, he still had some imperial filters towards Kangxi, but now it was broken into a mess.

She knew that in the minds of such lofty masters as Kangxi and even Concubine De, the lives of people like Song Qing'er were really worthless. How many years would the palace not die?Those who died of depression, those who were framed to death by others, didn't bother to pursue it.

Like a bird in a cage.If it dies, it dies, and there are new ones anyway.

Concubine De can only be silent.

What a smart and transparent person she is, she immediately saw that Wei Rong's accusation was directed at Kangxi.

Concubine De has the memory of two lifetimes, so she understands the dirty things about elder brother in the harem better than others. Song Qing'er may not have been contaminated by him, some of them just noticed it, so they silenced it.In fact, under the power of big elder brother, these weak women can't help themselves.

The king is ruthless, and Kangxi is actually a ruthless person, but he especially likes the reputation of being benevolent, righteous and lenient.

From this point of view, it is her good son who is more refreshing. At least he is bored, so he will not pretend to be a sage Deming.

Wei Rong misses the future generations very much. Compared with this cold and humble world, it is really a warm place like heaven.

Concubine De sighed, and raised her hand to press Wei Rong's forehead, she rubbed the soft hair to the touch.

"Don't be sad, anyway, you're leaving tomorrow." Wu Ya's headed wife will enter the palace tomorrow to pay her respects to Concubine De, because her second daughter is about to get married, Concubine De has prepared several large screens and other things for her. The niece adds makeup, seven or eight big boxes, just let her take the opportunity to go out.

Wei Rong hugged the cup tightly and lowered her head, "This servant understands and won't do anything stupid. Please trouble your mother to come here and worry about it."

She understood that De Concubine came here not only to care about her body, but also to fear that she would do something irrational and ruin the plan to leave the palace.Of course she couldn't be that childish.

Fortunately, she can leave this cold place tomorrow.

***

Coming out of the hut, the sun outside is just right, shining on the flowers and trees in full bloom.

Concubine De slowed down, she would be able to leave here tomorrow, but after a few years, he would send her to another cage with his own hands.

Thinking of the light in her eyes, Concubine De sighed.I couldn't bear it anymore.

Being a human being in two lifetimes, there is actually a feeling of pity.

Back to Yonghe Palace,

In the corner at the east end of the side hall, on the bluestone board, Qiu Yi was still kneeling there, her eyes were red.

Concubine De glanced at it plainly, and returned to the hall.

After entering the inner hall, Nunnies Guan came up to welcome her, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, just now Eunuch Li came to deliver a message that the Emperor called you to accompany him in Qianqing Palace."

It is normal for the concubine De to accompany her, and she doesn't have the sincerity and fear of the little concubines.

Sitting in front of the dressing table, she tidied up without any haste, and said casually, "When it's time for autumn outside, let her get up."

After changing her clothes, she turned her head and told Nanny Guan, "Also, there will be a batch of maids released this autumn, right? Add her name."

Although according to the rules of the harem of the Qing Dynasty, the court ladies were not released until they were 25 years old, but occasionally some people reported sickness and chronic diseases several years in advance.

This was the last kindness she gave this girl.It also depends on the fact that she didn't really do anything stupid.

Sister Guan bowed her head to accept the order.

Concubine De went out of Yonghe Palace, boarded the sedan chair, and went to Qianqing Palace.

***

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Kangxi was sitting at the table, writing a memorial.

Concubine De stood beside him quietly, grinding ink for him.

The red sleeves add fragrance, and there is a quiet and harmonious atmosphere between the two.

Liang Jiugong took advantage of the time when he entered the palace to serve tea, and ordered the palace servants who were waiting outside with green cards to retreat. In this situation, the Concubine De must be attending bedtime tonight.

After finishing the review in one breath, Kangxi rubbed his forehead and served the tea just right.

Kangxi took a sip, it was mellow and sweet, and he couldn't help laughing: "You still know me best."

"Your Majesty is too well-respected." Concubine De smiled softly.

What Kangxi admired the most was Concubine De's calm temper. Over the years, he could see clearly that although the four concubines were equal, Concubine Hui was too utilitarian, Concubine Rong was mediocre, and Concubine Yi was straightforward but not careful enough.Only Concubine De is calm in everything and advances and retreats properly, which makes him most satisfied and considerate.

Beside her, there is a kind of peace and tranquility that is not found in other concubines.Kangxi sometimes thought that what the folks called old couples was probably just like that.

At this age, with so many princes under his knees, Kangxi no longer plans to confer the title of empress. The future harem should be handed over to Concubine De, with Concubine Rong and Concubine Yi as assistants.Concubine De can be promoted to the salary of noble concubine first, and then officially promoted after a while.

The two were gossiping.

Liang Jiugong came in and reported: "The person sent by the emperor to investigate has got news."

"Kangxi refreshed, how about it?"

"Earlier, after Eldest Brother pretended to set fire to the Changchun Palace, Wei Changzai woke up in advance and escaped..."

Hearing this name suddenly, Concubine De's eyes tightened.