walk to the water

This time Fu Ling didn't need a dragon boat, but only a flat boat, shaped like a lotus-picking boat in the south of the Yangtze River. It could only accommodate two people and a boatman, and put fine wine on board.The boat gently swayed away, and as soon as it reached the center of the lake, fireworks were seen everywhere along the shore of the lake, rushing towards the sky like meteor fire rain, and the gorgeous fireworks illuminated the black night sky, making the bright moon of the fifteenth day suddenly eclipsed. Then turn into thousands of blooming colorful petals, slowly falling.Then the two dragon-shaped lanterns on the lake also spewed out fireworks. After the flames dissipated, a little bit of candlelight swayed on the changing waves of light and shadow, and then gradually changed from red to gold, and then slowly disappeared...

"Do you like it?" Fu Ling asked, "I said, I will set off fireworks for you." Chu Xiang quietly stared at the dancing lights all over the sky, and finally turned around and smiled at Fu Ling.Fu Ling felt that his breathing had stopped, all for this moment, a smile brighter than fireworks...

The fireworks took more than half an hour to dissipate, and the two of them drifted with the tide on the boat again, enjoying poems and having fun, and whoever lost would be punished with alcohol. When the boat landed, Chu Xiang was already drunk, with his hands hanging around Fu Ling's neck, and he said vaguely: "Life is proud...you must have fun, and you will drink...don't stop...don't let... ...The golden cup meets the moon..." Fu Ling smiled, half-embracing him, and dragged him into the bedroom to rest.It was already past noon when I woke up, so naturally I missed the time for going to court.

From then on, Fu Ling and Chu Xiang often hang out in Liuchun Garden, and rarely spend the night elsewhere.There are feasts every day and songs every night, and scholars and talents from Beijing are invited to compose some new lyrics and pornographic songs, which are sung by kabuki and dancers, or painted boats and loaded with wine.When the weather was fine, the two of them rode out of the city with their guards, hunting and playing, lingering and forgetting to return, and often did not return all day long.Fu Ling and Chu Xiang are even more like clouds and rain, lingering to death in the gentle countryside.

Fu Ling did not go to court for seven or eight out of ten days, and only picked the most important official duties for the remaining two or three days. If Chu Xiang had any request, Fu Ling would do it for him immediately. , piled up like a mountain.The officials knew Fu Ling's temperament, so they didn't dare to risk their lives to remonstrate. Some people who were good at seeing the wind and the rudder even collected new things to offer to Fu Ling. Fu Ling took them to Liuchun Garden to have fun with Chu Xiang.Occasionally, Fu Ling laughed at those who dared to go against the dragon's scales. If they didn't know the current affairs, they would say it a few times, and they would inevitably be demoted.At the same time, Fu Ling strictly blocked the news. Outside the palace, it was only said that Fu Ling had chosen a large number of beauties in the newly built palace, and had fun wantonly, but he didn't know that he only favored Chu Xiang.

Time flies, autumn is over and winter is coming, the weather is getting colder, the vegetation is withered and yellow, but the feast in Liuchun Garden has never stopped, the bustle and bustle is still there, as if all the cold air has been blocked outside, There is only one garden where the spring scenery stays forever.In the afternoon of this day, light snow fell profusely in the sky, so Chu Xiang ordered people to warm up the wine, set up a brazier and put it in the gazebo in the garden. Snow.

As soon as the arrangements were made, Fu Ling was coming in from the outside, covered in snow, Chu Xiang hurriedly stepped forward to take his cloak, and asked politely, "Where did your majesty go? I'm waiting for your majesty to enjoy the snow and drink together!"

Fu Ling smiled and said, "Xiang'er knew that I was going to have a drink with you if she had a good heart? Do you still remember what day it is?"

Chu Xiang was stunned, and couldn't remember what day it was, so he changed the subject: "No matter what day, spring flowers and autumn moon, summer rain and winter snow, the beauty of the four seasons, you can't miss it. This is the new wine made this year. Your Majesty, come and taste it first. . " Chu Xiang sifted the wine, and the musicians and singers beside him began to sing, which was a song "A section of clouds in Wushan".

Fu Ling didn't say much, took his seat, took the wine that Chu Xiang handed over, took a sip, then hugged him, and gently whispered in his ear: "Xiang'er, have you forgotten what happened last year and today? , between you and me... I have never forgotten it for a moment."

Chu Xiang suddenly remembered, last year today, it was the first time he possessed himself, and he forgot about the extreme pain?A whole year has passed!Over the past year, vicissitudes have changed, grievances and grievances have been entangled, and looking back suddenly, it seems like a lifetime away.I remembered that Fu Ling once said "I want your people and your heart", and he also said "I will always wait until you say yes", now it seems that I am willing or not?Chu Xiang's heart was like a mess, and he couldn't get a clue.

Chu Xiang blushed, bowed his head and said, "How could I forget..."

Fu Ling sighed, and said: "One year has passed, I really hope that I can spend ten years, 20 years, 100 years with you like this, and when my beard and hair are all white, I can enjoy the snow and drink wine here, how wonderful it would be ! It's just..." Fu Ling stopped talking.

"Just what?" Chu Xiang wondered, "Can Your Majesty still trust Xiang?"

Fu Ling asked with a sudden smile, "How does Xiang'er think I am compared to Fu Chai, the King of Wu? Fu Chai was the seed of infatuation when he repaired the baby palace for Xishi on that day. People who love beauties don't love mountains and rivers. It's a pity that falling flowers have intentions, and flowing water is always ruthless... "Before Chu Xiang came back to his senses, he said again: "Hehe, time flies so fast! Speaking of it, it is rare for me to have such leisure to enjoy the snow and drink wine. I am not a young man anymore, but From childhood to adulthood, I have practiced literature and martial arts every day. After assuming the throne, I have to calm the world outside and secure the court inside. There are many killings and battles, many intrigues, and even fighting in the same room, brother and foot. It is really not humane to others. , It’s rare to have a day of leisure, and you can’t have fun. Therefore, I don’t hesitate to offend officials and loyal ministers, and I want to get drunk with you, but it’s a pity that time can’t stop here... Not much to say, such a day, every day counts as a day, If you have wine today, you are drunk today, tomorrow...cough, what about tomorrow?"

Chu Xiang hurriedly said: "I know Your Majesty is worried and unable to share it. I just want to let Your Majesty relax and have a good time, but I didn't expect to embarrass Your Majesty... How can Xiang feel at ease when His Majesty said this? Could it be that there are many discussions outside? ?”

Fu Ling said: "There is nothing wrong in the world, and mediocre people disturb themselves, so don't worry about it. But there is another matter, I would like to discuss it with you."

In the past few months, Fu Ling has never discussed national affairs and wars with him, and Chu Xiang has never asked too much. Seeing Fu Ling's serious face at this time, his heart skipped a beat, and he felt ominous, and asked: "Your Majesty? What matters can't be done arbitrarily, and you want to discuss with me?"

Fu Ling said: "The construction of this garden and the expenditure of these few months are all embezzled military expenses. In the beginning of the new year, there will be a decisive battle across the river. There is still a gap of nearly one million silver in this military salary. You say this is for Zhou Guo At the end of the year, should we pay more silver as a tribute, or should we reduce the salaries of our court officials for military expenses?"