[Tiansheng Long Song] Cinnabar

In the 48th year of Tiansheng, the talented Qin family gave birth to a daughter, who ranked ninth and was the first emperor concubine born by Tiansheng.

There is a cloud in ancient books, far away, far away.The Qin family who entered the palace not long ago was favored and generous, and was promoted to Jieyu after giving birth to the emperor concubine.Ning Shizheng, as a token of his love for the Qin family, bestowed the name "Yao" on the emperor's concubine with the good line "Yao is far away in the water, and the pulse is unspoken".

Ning Yao was born in spring, which is the season when the trees are verdant and the willows are green and the flowers are red. The Qin family liked to plant green pines all his life. Meaning, I hope that Ning Yao can have a far-sighted view of the mountains, and look at the mountaintops in the distance.

It's a pity that Ning Yao was born at an untimely time. There are empresses and concubines of great importance in the harem. In the deep palace with red walls.

One day, Ning Yao was standing under the window, shaking his head and chanting poems, absent-minded, and suddenly became interested, so he lay down by the porch and listened to Qin and Wang's chatting.

Holding the half-embroidered flounder silk, Qin said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty may have forgotten me. There are quite a lot of children born in the palace these years, and all of them are princes. They are not as disappointing as I am. Just a daughter."

Wang said in relief: "Yao'er is the only daughter of His Majesty, so it is natural to put it on the top of my heart, so what if I am a prince, no matter how beautiful I gave birth to Qi'er, it will not be as good as the Queen, Concubine Chang and Concubine Yan. .”

The Qin family said in a low voice: "I heard from the aunt in the correctional center that since the eldest prince, the third prince and the sixth prince entered the Shangshu to study, His Majesty has hoped that his son will become a dragon, and he will check his homework day and night. You, don't be competitive and compare with them, it's better to lose to them. Otherwise, it's not that you are at a disadvantage."

"My Qi'er's wisdom is not thorough, so of course it can't compare to theirs." Wang shook her head and said, "But I heard that your Yao'er is a smart child. He can read and write when he is only three or four years old."

"So what? After all, if you are not a man, you don't want to please His Majesty. The life of the Tian Family Empress is the most worthless. The one who is sent to befriend the courtiers is no better than a prince. At least she can fight for His Majesty. It is considered a sacrifice. Being a mother and concubine also has dignity." Qin put the embroidery on the table with disdain, "If I were a prince, I would have been a second-rank Zhaoyi long ago. The imperial concubine and the others are angry."

The favor of Qin's life is nothing more than this, the only hope is on this child, but it is a pity that she was born a daughter, Qin was pregnant in October, and she worked hard, all good wishes were completely shattered because of Ning Yao's birth.

Qin Shi's words, like a soft needle, slowly pierced Ning Yao's heart, maybe she still didn't know what is royal family, what is success or failure, but Qin Shi's intimacy and indifference to her, Ning Yao My heart is like a bright mirror.So she worked extraordinarily hard. She usually went to school earlier than all the princes. She just wanted to do a little more to make the concubine mother happy.But things backfired, no matter what Ning Yao did, Qin Shi didn't treat her well.

Ning Yao's complexion gradually turned gray, and the poems and books in his hand slipped from his hands.She slowly tore off the slightly yellowed first page of the book.Kneaded into a ball in the palm of the hand, rounded the arm and threw it out of the high wall, then turned and walked towards the correctional center.

Far away in the water, I can't speak.After all, there is nothing to say.

In the dead atmosphere of the reformatory, Ning Yao, who was wearing a fragrant skirt with large sleeves and a pattern, was sitting on the steps. She raised her head and looked at the sky in the four corners with ecstasy, imagining the world outside the red walls in the four corners.Ning Yao was in a daze when he heard a soft voice: "Ninth Sister, why are you sitting here alone?"

"Brother Three." Ning Yao's eyes lighted up slightly, and he turned his eyes to Ning Qiao, "Brother Wang should be in the Shang study at this time, why are you here?"

Ning Qi smiled lightly, "It's early today, so I came back first, but you, why are you sitting here alone?"

"I.... I'm bored reading alone, sit here for a while to catch my breath." Ning Yao became interested, with a dejected look.

Ning Qi patted Ning Yao's forehead, and said with a bright smile, "Why do you look so depressed at such a young age?"

Ning Yao's smile gradually faded, "I was punished by my master for copying books when I went to school yesterday, but I still can't memorize them today."

"After all, you're just stupid. Naturally, you can't learn anything." Ning Chuan and Ning Sheng, who led a pair of servants, came from behind. Ning Chuan glanced at Ning Yao condescendingly. A lot of hard work."

Hearing Ning Chuan's ridicule, Ning Yao's expression became more serious.

Ning Qi patted Ning Yao on the shoulder, and said with a smile on his face: "How can reading be done overnight? Just work hard every day. If you know something, come to the study to find third brother."

Ning Qi glanced at Ning Yi who was standing under the Linghua Gate, and waved to him. He looked at Ning Yao and said in harmony: "Or you can find your sixth brother, your sixth brother is good at writing and drawing. painting."

Ning Yao looked at the two elder brothers with his small face in front of him, only felt the warmth of the morning light rushing towards his face with the scent of the ambergris sachet on Ning Qi's waist, and all the bad emotions sank down.Suddenly, she said with gentle eyes: "Thank you two brothers!"

Ning Yi bent down to look at Ning Yao, and said softly, "Ninth Sister, come with us to Yilan Palace for a while?"

"That's right, the dim sum made by Empress Yan is the best in the palace."

Ning Yao was a little moved, but quickly restrained herself, she thought: "Forget it...I'm afraid of disturbing Empress Yan, and I'm afraid that the mother and concubine will be anxious if I can't find me later."

"What are you afraid of? I'll send someone to tell Niangniang Qin." Ning Qiao first took Ning Yao's hand and pulled her up. "Let's go."

Ning Yao nodded, and let Ning Qiao hold her hand. Ning Qi's side face had a clear and elegant outline, which was coated with a layer of halo by the pale golden sun.His gentle eyes shone with golden light, and all the beautiful scenery were condensed in his eyebrows and eyes.

She was stunned to see that Ning Qi was the most dazzling young man in the imperial city, the most beloved prince in front of the Holy Majesty, and the No. 1 choice for the future heir, but at this moment he was just an amiable elder brother with warm eyebrows.

As soon as you step into the gate of Yilan Palace, the Zhulan Huating is full of pretty pink flower cups. The courtyard is quiet and elegant, and the morning sun falls on the roof of the hall like golden pieces.Ya Le, who was sitting in the hall, bowed her head meekly, and was earnestly threading and embroidering. When she heard footsteps outside the hall, she immediately turned her head to look outside the hall.

"Mother Concubine!" Ning Yi trotted all the way into the palace, and threw himself into Ya Le's arms.

"You run slowly." Yale smiled more and more.

Ning Yao followed behind Ning Qiao, and greeted Ya Le respectfully.Ning Yao secretly raised his eyes to Ya Le.Because of Qin Jieyu's low status, she was not allowed to attend important occasions, so Ning Yao had never met this concubine Yan. She had only heard rumors from people in the palace that the concubine Yan of Yilan Palace was loved by thousands of people. All in one, she is a beautiful woman.Although Ning Yao has never seen her favor in person, most of the women in the harem come from aristocratic families like Concubine Chang. Ya Le, a foreign woman, stepped into the place of honor in one day, and she was on the throne before Ning Yi was born. Three concubines.

Concubine Yan's favor back then, the sum of the three thousand in the harem was not as good as her alone, but it was just a joke that she was left behind in various ways.

"Yao'er is here?" Ya Le saw Ning Yao who was timidly following behind Ning Qiao at a glance, and she gently waved to her, "Come, come to Niang Niang."

Ning Yao raised her head timidly, she couldn't help but look at the woman in front of her, Ya Le was wearing a dark green tufted flower skirt, sitting under the long window of the Zhulan, she slightly raised her slender hands, and smiled softly at herself.

She walked up to Yale as if in a daze, Yale took Ning Yao and let her sit beside her, "You were only this big when you were born, but now you are so big."

"Er Chen is almost four years old." Ning Yao replied softly, raising his head.

Ning Yi and Ning Qiao, who were standing on the side, suddenly smiled, and Ning Qiao said with a smile: "Ninth Younger Sister is sweet and lovely, and Niang Niang naturally likes it very much."

"When I was pregnant with Yi'er, he was very quiet in my stomach. I thought it was a girl." Yale caressed Ning Yao's hair, her eyes were so gentle that water could seep out, "It's better to be a daughter, not like Yi'er, you're being naughty now."

"If my concubine likes Ninth Sister, Ninth Sister should come to Yilan Palace to play often." Ning Yi showed a row of fine white teeth, and leaned against Yale.

Ning Qiao also said: "Yeah, it would be nice for Ninth Sister to come and walk around more." He bent down and squatted in front of Ning Yao, the morning light was twilight, and the young man smiled at her, "Ninth Sister, would you like to visit more often?"

Ning Yao turned his head and smiled brightly, "Of course I am willing!"

There was laughter in the hall, and although the warm time was as calm as water, it was a rare expression of true feelings in the palace.

Later, Ning Qiao was convicted and died, Ning Yi was imprisoned in the Zongzheng Temple, Ya Le died, and the chaos in the imperial city was completely set off.In the harem, the Chang family was the dominant family, Qin Jieyu had no choice but to bear the humiliation to save her life, not to behead her head, and restrain her edge, so she reluctantly let the mother and daughter live in the deep palace.

Later, Ning Chuan became the crown prince of the Eastern Palace, and Shao Ning was favored by the Holy One. Qin Jieyu and Ning Yao's life became worse day by day.In order to protect the power, Ning Chuan sent the Ning Qi branch to Dayue to garrison. In a short time, Tian Sheng was enveloped by the power of the Chang family.

It's the day, the snow is falling, the chill is piercing, and it is the festival day of Yale for a year.The formerly bright and magnificent Yilan Palace has become dilapidated, and the dead leaves of the trees on both sides of the palace gate are hanging limply.

Yilan Palace has become a forbidden place in the harem, and Yale has become a sinner who cannot be mentioned. Ning Yao can only secretly bow at the doorstep of the palace when no one is around, to express his heart.Ning Yao never forgot how well Yale treated her back then. She was punished by Qin Jieyu to kneel down, and Yale personally applied the medicine for her; Go to the reformatory.

Yale's little effort has become a rare grace in Ning Yao's eyes. Now that Yale is in trouble, she will not be ungrateful because of avoiding taboos.

However, that year, when she secretly worshiped in Yilan Palace, she was spotted by the little maid next to Shao Ning, and when Ning Yao returned to the reformatory, she was arrested by Shao Ning for questioning.

Shao Ning gloated a little, spat on the white marble steps below her, raised her chin haughtily and looked at Ning Yao, "I'm running so fast down the hall today, what should I think, it turns out that I'm going to sacrifice to the concubine Sin Pray for such a taboo thing." She said triumphantly, "Your mother and concubine have not had the Sacred Heart for a long time, did you think that if you go to Yilan Palace, where the Sacred Grace was most popular in the past, the Sacred Grace will come to the gate of your own palace? ? Really restless."

Ning Yao held up a piece of silk in his hand, disapprovingly, "Sister Wang's manners are getting better and better, and you have been sneering at me as soon as I entered the door. Fortunately, I know my sister's straightforward and uninhibited temperament. I don't know, I thought it was from where it came from." The street shrews gossiping here."

Shao Ning was so irritated by her that she stomped her feet angrily. She pointed straight at Ning Yao's nose and said fiercely: "Do you dare to say that you didn't go to pay homage to that sinful concubine of Yilan Palace? The maid of this palace can Seriously, if I tell my father, you and your mother and concubine will end up with that sinful concubine!"

"It's not been a day or two since I didn't get along with you. I have tolerated you and accommodated you everywhere, but you have tried your best to embarrass me and suppress me by relying on the prince and the prince. You just rely on the words of the girl next to you Want to convict me? Father Huang Shengming won't just listen to your side of the story." Ning Yao's face darkened, and his expression faded, "Sister, instead of learning how to intrigue, it's better to study hard, don't be in school Embarrassed."

Ning Yao frowned and was about to walk away, but Shao Ning stepped forward and grabbed her wrist, pulling her back.Shao Ning was getting angry and even more aggressive, she suddenly changed color, and raised her hand to slap Ning Yao on the face.

The clear pain fell heavily on Ning Yao's face. She always avoided Ning Yao, and she was more humble, but she didn't feel angry. She raised her brows, covered her beaten face, and said with a livid face. : "This slap, I remember it. I thought you were just spoiled, but I didn't expect it to be unreasonable. Since you don't care about sisterhood, I don't need to greet you with a smile."

Ning Yao has the temperament that if someone offends me, I will offend him. She will definitely return this slap, but she has no impulse, she gritted her teeth and endured it.

Seeing that Ning Yao didn't fight back, Shao Ning became even more arrogant. When another slap was about to be raised, one person stopped him.Ning Yao raised his head suddenly, and seeing Ning Qi holding Shao Ning's wrist, he raised his eyes and glanced at Ning Yao whose cheeks were blushing, and said to Shao Ning: "Sister Wang, let's stop in moderation, take a step back and see each other someday." .”

Shao Ning angrily shook off Ning Qi's hand, held up the hem of her skirt and left, Ning Yao's eyes had been filled with tears for a long time, and she couldn't help it any longer, and they fell wantonly.Ning Qi couldn't help comforting him: "Don't cry, it's not good for others to see."

"Thank you, Brother Seventh King." Ning Yao raised his head uneasy, and thanked him hurriedly.

"I can protect you once, but I can't protect you every time." Ning Qi said sternly, "I'm leaving for Dayue to garrison immediately, and I'm afraid I won't be able to help you in the future, so you have to grow up on your own."

Ning Yao covered his face, looked up at Ning Qi who looked calm, and choked up silently.

"I just think that we are all poor people. We are oppressed by the Chang family. If I can help you once and a half, it can be regarded as helping myself." Ning Qi stroked Ning Yao's shoulder gently, "The future road, You have to go by yourself."

Ning Yao's heart was shocked, she turned her head away, a sneer appeared on her lips, she nodded, then turned her head and left.

This path must be taken after all.