He Xichen [Quick Transmigration]
Chapter 83 Top Secret⑻
Snow piles of smoke, smoke cage mountain.The water is suspected to come from the underworld, and the fog spreads like a mirror.
Fu Huazhang was sitting on the blue rock beside the pool, his feet were immersed in the water, his sleeves were rolled up high, his long and white arms were holding a hexagonal fine silk fan to cover the lower half of his face, only his narrow and sharp phoenix eyes were exposed: "... ...cousin?"
"I'm so rude! Goodbye! Farewell!" He Xichen only caught a glimpse of his thin silhouette amidst the mist, and then hastily handed over his hands three times, not giving any chance for the bloody drama to unfold.
"Ah..." The foggy, dark-colored sleeves were raised in an arc by the sudden departure. Fu Huazhang could even see the dense and delicate stitches on it, but He Xichen who turned around and left without a trace was the only one who couldn't see clearly. What an unpredictable look.
He slowly put down the hexagonal fan that concealed his face, a sharp side face was drawn with carmine lines on the frosty white fan, a black fish just happened to swim past the eyes.
"I admire you, so why don't you allow it?... I just admire you, and there is no other meaning..."
Fu Huazhang knew that He Xichen had no other intentions.
***
Under the silent star field, the night wind is cold, and the pear trees in full bloom on Xuanjin Mountain are brewed into mellow and intoxicating wine, and Zhu Yingtai, who is waiting for extradition by the broken bridge, disturbs everyone. people's dreams.
Fu Huaxun tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep, helpless, so he got up and lit an oil lamp.It wasn't because of that Zhu Yingtai who didn't know whether it was true or not, but because of the hidden information behind He Xichen's words today, she couldn't help feeling anxious and unable to sleep.
It is not easy to fight against a family with deep roots and luxuriant roots, but in addition to military power, He Xichen also holds the bargaining chip of marriage.Fu Huaxun judged others by himself. Among the many powerful families, the Xie family of Chenjun and the Cui family of Qinghe—the former consolidated the alliance, and the latter won the hearts of the people—is the best candidate.Trendmakers like them, sailing against the current, capsize and drown if they don't enter, they should have firmly grasped any bargaining chip.But don't marry for ten years?
Wen Liangru Fu Huaxun couldn't help covering his face and sighing, feeling deeply tired and worried.She drank a cup of cold tea, wiped her mouth with her sleeve, picked up the lampstand and pushed the door out, but she froze in place for an instant, neither entering nor retreating.
Seeing the moonlight filling the courtyard, He Xichen, who was in thin clothes, stood on tiptoe, stretched out his hand to lower the pear blossom branch, and opened his mouth to pick up the snow-white pear blossom covered with night frost.
The ancients praised the gentleman's demeanor of "drinking the magnolia in the morning, and eating the autumn chrysanthemum in the evening". But according to Fu Huaxun's understanding of He Xichen, I am afraid that he did not intend to be arty in front of her and gain fame, but was hungry. Not to the kitchen.
How hungry is this? !Is the Fu family short of what you eat or what?
"Yin, Yinlou?" Fu Huaxun called out in a subtle tone.
He Xichen frowned from the bitterness of the pear petals, and when he heard her voice, he turned around and smiled calmly: "Hey, it's Sister Xun—the flowers are not as good as wine." There was a big circle, the snow piled up and smoked, but my legs and feet were weak from hunger, and I almost wanted to go back to the house to chew the overnight tea.At any rate, he was worried about Xie Yan, who was drunk and crazy, and paced back and forth in the yard, and only went to eat pear blossoms in a flash of inspiration.
"..." Fu Huaxun suddenly felt guilty and compassionate, and said with a sigh, "It just so happens that I am also a little hungry, let's go to the kitchen together, there should be some steamed cakes there." She turned around and went to the room to take a lotus crow Green coat: "The night is cool, put it on first."
He Xichen picked up the skirt of his clothes and sniffed at the end of his nose: "Pihanxiang? It's good, it doesn't choke tears." The slightly frivolous behavior made Fu Huaxun a little embarrassed, and even the tips of his ears turned red.
She knew that He Xichen would like it.In other words, everything was in her expectation.
Fu Shangshu knew everything about Da Sima's likes and dislikes.
"Couldn't Sister Xun have taken a fancy to my Ah Min?"
The courtyard suddenly fell silent.The sounds of wind, insects, and whispers all seemed to disappear into the snow-colored pear blossoms in an instant.
"I remember that during the three months when I lived in Zhaixing Pavilion when I was young in 15 years, sister Xun used fuquyixiang for her lavender clothes, and I have been in love with them ever since, and have never changed." He Xichen smoothed his neckline, raised his eyes, and his black pupils were as deep as Han Yuan, "I can make an idiot who doesn't love Peach Blossom Notes but prefers Flower Notes change Pi Han Xiang. After much deliberation, I can only guess that you are willing to do so because you met someone you like."
And Pihan Xiang happened to be Liang Min's favorite spice.Combined with her consideration and care for Liang Min, oh!Did not run away!
Fu Huaxun was speechless for a while, and corrected with a subtle expression: "It's not the person you like, and it's not Ah Min." She coughed embarrassingly, "You wore Pihanxiang on the Cold Food Festival, and I was smart enough to think that the hidden building should be Much respect for it.”
"Are you—could you be pleasing me?" He Xichen seemed to have suddenly realized something.
Fu Huaxun blushed instantly in embarrassment, and it took him a while to suppress his embarrassment, and said calmly: "Of course, Fu wants to please Da Sima."
She let out a deep breath, and her eyes were full of self-deprecating smiles: "The Fu family put all their eggs in one basket and stood on Da Sima's side, and they are already ready to die. Fu is not talented, and he is the head of the family, so he can only do his best to help Da Sima."
"So that's the case...well, but it doesn't have to be like this." He Xichen bit the tip of his sweet tongue and said seriously, "The Fu family treats each other with sincerity, and Liang Dao will never let you down! The two join forces, although there is a distinction between primary and secondary. , but there is no difference between upper and lower, Fu Shangshu does not need to wrong himself." He touched his nose, "I don't like incense, but if it is sister Xun's lotus clothes, I, I will accept it."
Fu Huaxun lowered her eyes and pursed her lips, thinking about Liang Yinlou's gentlemanly demeanor, no wonder Xiaojun Gong dared to be insatiable and offended repeatedly, even she herself couldn't help but want to push forward.But if he touched He Xichen's bottom line, it would be considered light to be wiped out.
A gentleman can be deceived.But Mr. He knows the white and keeps the black, and hides his secrets, but he is not so easy to fool.Fu Huaxun is cautious, but this soldier has the courage to give it a go!
She immediately raised her eyelids, her gaze was firm: "I can't guarantee it to others, but the Fu family will never be a fool at both ends of the wall. Liang Yinlou, remember, I am willing to be used by you, and you can take my life! "She tore off the gentle and weak disguise, revealing the true face of fierceness underneath.
"Those who stand in your way, I will clean them up one by one; those who want you to die, unless you step on my dead body, don't try to touch you!" Fu Huaxun suddenly approached He Xichen, pressing his right shoulders, and the low and decisive words came to him. In his ears, "I only want you to shine on the Fu family!"
The kid was so quiet, he was a bit crazy.
He Xichen's deep eyeballs stared at her fearless side face without blinking, and said in a deep voice: "If this matter succeeds, the Fu family will surely be extremely prosperous; if it fails, Fu Qingchen, I will also give you my life. "Anyway, if you don't give it to her, you will have to be taken by others.
"A word is settled!"
"It's a word."
He Xichen's figure flickered, and after opening the distance, he pulled down the branches above his head, bit two or three flowers and leaves, and asked with a smile, "I wonder if sister Xun can take me to eat steamed cakes?"
Fu Huaxun lowered his head, smiled gently and said, "Naturally."
The two walked together, walking past Xie Yan's drunken promenade, under Liang Min's raving eaves, and in front of the empty Fu Huazhang's house.The mountain wind sends you drunk into your dreams, and the dawn is approaching.
***
May [-]th, Dragon Boat Festival.
Classically ornately decorated cruise ships sail from the distance of Luoyang River, and the carved railings are full of handsome girls in black clothes, some holding scrolls, some talking high-spirited, or singing while leaning on the railings.
"Luoyang is really magnificent." Liang Sha was dumbfounded, and almost leaned his whole body out of the window, "Look, Brother Yin!"
Liang Min put down the tea bowl, pinched his wide sleeves with his fingers, frowned and said in displeasure: "Call me—" He straightened his back, his indifferent and solemn expression unconsciously revealing a hint of joy, "Call me "Sanlang"! "He was dressed as a scholar, wearing a gray-blue robe and a turban of the same color, but he was much more handsome than Zhilan Yushu on the boat.
Liang Sha rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue: "Don't let Seventh Uncle catch you!"
Standing by the window, He Xichen listened to the bickering between the two children, enjoying it: "Hey, Liu Lang, please don't expose today's incident, or I, the chief culprit, might not be able to walk around."
When Liang Sha heard this, he quickly covered his mouth, and vowed: "I will never say anything!" The Kuaiji family sent her to Luoyang, whether or not he could help He Xichen was one thing, the main reason was to give him someone he could trust. people.Liang Sha has a solid heart, admits to death, and doesn't have so many ghosts. If he says it's unreliable, it's actually the most reliable.
The shouts outside the teahouse were loud, and accompanied by the sound of praise and envy, the painting boats of several great families passed by the river lightly.Xie Jiajunyan was all wearing red robes, bright and eye-catching, but a snow-blue figure in the middle stood alone, swaying around and looking around.
"You bastard, are you serious?" He Xichen whispered to himself.
"Patriarch, Xie Qilang seems to be looking for you." Ran Cheng who was standing beside him said.
"I know. Ignore her. Let her go find her." He Xichen looked away uninterestedly, then suddenly stopped, his expression suddenly stern, his fingers turning white while grasping the window frame.
Liang Sha looked stupid, but he instantly sensed the change in the atmosphere and dared not speak.Liang Min stood up suspiciously, followed his gaze, and could only see the young children chatting and laughing happily in Wang's gorgeous painting boat, which was fascinating.
"Rancheng, can you hear what they are saying?" He Xichen asked.
There was a lot of people's voices, separated by a distance of hundreds of thousands of miles, the movement on the painting boat had long since subsided in the water.Perhaps because of this, Wang Chi's face was gentle and gentle, but some dirty words came out of his mouth.Wang Ling in the corner is drinking and having fun by himself, without the slightest sense of frustration of being squeezed out and neglected, on the contrary, he looks more noble.
As a mere servant, do you think you can restore the face ruined by your mother? !Wang Chi suddenly felt malicious, when he got up, he flicked his long sleeves, and the tails of the sleeves fell on Wang Ling's cheeks impartially.
"Is she cursing the talisman? Everyone is cursing the talisman?" He Xichen blinked, "Do they think that the mother of the talisman caused the decline of the Wang family?"
Burning City remained silent and nodded silently.
"Who is she?" He Xichen's pupils suddenly dilated, "How dare Lizi insult the talisman?!"
Liang Min had never seen He Xichen so angry.His anger was like thunderclouds tumbling in the dark sky, and the rain was about to come, making people feel panicked.
"Wang Chi, the character is smooth, the line is fourteen, the king of Langya joined the army. He is beautiful, arrogant, and narrow-minded. He once competed with others for a kabuki, and drowned him." Burning City shook Wang Chi's old background neatly. over and over.
"Patriarch, did someone make you angry? I'll teach her a lesson!" Liang Sha whispered.
He Xichen just rubbed her dog's head, and sneered sneeringly: "You said that this person is not unlucky, and he will bear the wrath of Da Sima and Kuzhai."
After the family cruise, most of them will hold a banquet, singing and dancing to add to the fun.Many scholars have already prepared splendid articles, just waiting for a blockbuster.Wang Chi has an astonishing heart, but his talent is mediocre, but relying on his superior background, others will respond to his actions. Even if he is harsh and utters wild words, he is flattered as "laughing and scolding the true nature".
Unfortunately, there are many people who can't stand her "true temperament" today.
The backyard of the deep courtyard is remote and difficult to find. Wang Chi drank too much and came here staggeringly, but in the darkness, he stretched out his hands and dragged her into a dark alley to put on a sack.
When He Xichen arrived, Yu Miao, a frail scholar who was the mastermind, failed to make a surprise attack, so Wang Chi pinned him in a corner and beat him up, screaming again and again.
"Damn it!" He Xichen was so angry that he raised the sack with his hands, covered her head, cut her hands backside down and threw them to the ground, "Pick the person I'm covering to bully?"
When Wang Ling followed here with a smile, He Xichen and Yu Miao had already tied up Wang Chi and threw it in the middle of the banquet hall, and the sack hidden in her sleeve was useless.
"You're a little late." He Xichen sat on the ground against the wall, with the free and easy air of a knight-errant.
Yu Miao's clothes were covered with dust, her face was bruised and purple, she was really embarrassed, but she still insisted and said: "I don't hurt!"
Wang Ling paused, kicked the sack off the ground and sat opposite them: "Did you see that?"
"Hey, what did you see? I really don't like her, I didn't expect that the deer god also didn't like her, and I didn't expect that the talisman also didn't like her." He Xichen propped his chin with one hand, clapped his hands and laughed, " We really have a good understanding!"
When Yu Miao heard his nonsense, she didn't try to expose it, she just nodded her head in agreement: "You don't know, a few days ago Wang Changzhi actually said that I was pretending to be noble and arrogant, and I was so angry in my heart! Why don't you come and show her the madness?" .”
Wang Ling stared at the two friends in front of him, bowed his head and smiled relievedly for a while: "I have hidden some good tea, and I know a good place to hide." Before he could finish the sentence, the three of them already understood it.
They supported each other, halfway through the road, the light at the entrance of the alley was suddenly blocked by someone.A maiko holding dirty clothes stood there, her blue eyes full of fear.
"Hush—" He Xichen raised his index finger to his lips, "Don't be afraid." He still remembered those beautiful but restless eyes.
Tan Shiye took a step back timidly, hesitated for a few seconds and then quickly ran away.
"Is that from Xianbei?" Yu Miao asked.
"Probably." Wang Ling replied, a flash of thought flashed in her eyes, and then sank in her pupils.
***
The wild roses on the side of the field are entangled with the fence and blooming romantically. They flow straight down the Luoyang River. There is a building where the various boats are docked.The afterglow of the setting sun was still dazzling, so He Xichen lowered the bamboo curtain on the sunny side to cover the sun.
Yu Miao lit the small red clay stove and put the green-glazed pottery pot on the stove.Wang Ling opened a palm-sized round celadon pot: ""Chaowendao", I bought it from a tea merchant by chance, and it is said to be the Kongming legacy of the six major tea mountains.There is only one can in Luoyang! "
"Oh! I want to try what kind of tea is called "Chaowendao"? "
The evening wind mixed with the coolness of the river passed through the pavilion, and the water in the clay pot gurgled white mist.Wang Ling poured hot boiling water into the teapot without haste, with an elegant posture and a poised demeanor.After the tea leaves are steeped in boiling water, the scent of the tea leaves immediately swarms out, which is refreshing.
He Xichen bumped Yu Miao's shoulder and asked, "God Deer, what Tao have you realized?"
Yu Miao took a deep breath: "...I'm not talented. Where's the talisman?"
"...I occasionally feel a cold, and my nose is blocked. I can't smell it, so I can't understand it." Wang Ling was confident.
The three looked at each other and smiled, reached out to pick up the teacups at the same time, and sighed happily after drinking a cup.
"After I became an official, I opened a tea shop to make tea for people, talk about local customs, and talk about classics and history collections. You are here, and you will not be charged for tea!" He Xichen counted with his fingers, "It's just right , the name of the tea shop is "Ku Zhai", which means happiness after suffering. "
Wang Ling spat at him: "Da Sima is going to make tea for someone? You can figure it out!"
Yu Miao laughed out loud, but He Xichen stared, plausibly speaking, and said loudly: "What's wrong with making tea? The tea is so good.
One bowl moistens the throat and moistens the throat, while the second bowl breaks the loneliness.
Three bowls of search, only five thousand volumes of writing.
Four bowls of clear sweat, all the uneven things in my life, scattered to the pores.
Five bowls of Muscle and Bone Clear, six bowls of Tongxianling.
I can't eat seven bowls, but I feel the breeze in my armpits.
Where is Penglai Mountain?Yuchuanzi took advantage of the breeze to go back. "
"Huh? Who is Yu Chuanzi?" Yu Miao asked.
"Yu Chuanzi is the poet who wrote the "Song of Seven Bowls of Tea", and his name is—" Before He Xichen finished speaking, a corner of the bamboo curtain that was blown by the wind suddenly opened, and Cui Shiqi behind the bamboo curtain hesitated Standing on the same spot, looking into the pavilion, I saw a noble family, a poor family, and a scholar, all staring at her blankly.
"...Didn't you say no one would come here?"
"I, I, who the hell is a normal person to come here in a panic!" Wang Ling was speechless.
In fact, Cui Shiqi was really idle and panicked.A month ago, she was promoted to be the young minister of Taichang Temple, and she was so busy working on the emperor's marriage all day long that she finally had a day off on May [-]th, but she couldn't sit still.After the cruise, she declined to meet her colleagues, so she wandered around.
"Just now when I approached and heard someone in the pavilion, I wanted to leave, but Da Sima kept calling my name, I had no choice but to bother everyone." Cui Shiqi clasped his hands and explained.
Now it's He Xichen's turn to be puzzled. He kept calling "Little Doctor, Little Doctor" before, and then "Your Excellency Shaoqing, Your Excellency Shaoqing". Cui Shiqi's name.
He and Wang Ling looked at each other in tacit understanding, then stood up and said, "I'm being disrespectful, and didn't ask Your Excellency Shaoqing's name?" The two surrounded Cui Shiqi in the middle, pulled her into the bamboo curtain, and pressed her on the bed. On the stone bench.
Cui Shiqi unconsciously held the plum blossom sachet by her waist, advancing and retreating well-founded, gentle and introverted: "Cui Ze, my name is Yuchuan." She raised her eyes, and avoided He Xichen's gaze without a trace, "It turns out that Da Sima, Zhong Chang Shi and the famed Mr. Yu are friends."
At this time, the negation seems to be self-defeating.
Wang Ling was noncommittal, and poured her a cup of tea: "Old acquaintances met by chance, just talking about old things."
It's an old acquaintance and a coincidence, the friendship can be deep or shallow, and those who are interested may think it's a sham.
Cui Shiqi lowered his eyes and smiled: "Recently, Grand Tutor Xie proposed the reform of the nine-rank system. The government and the opposition are arguing about their merits. There are many who talk about empty talk, but few who have true knowledge. I thought you were discussing this matter in a secret place. , it turned out to be just chatting."
Yu Miao froze, tongue-tied.They were indeed chatting, but no one believed the truth.
"Your Majesty has his own decision on the reform, and we'll just wait for the result." He Xichen exhaled foul breath and drank the tea in his cup, "She can do whatever she wants, anyway, it won't be worse than it is now. "
Some rogue words made everyone look sideways. Yu Miao glanced at him and thought to himself, it is our responsibility to help the society and the country as scholars, how can we be so casual?She knew that she was clumsy, if there were outsiders present, she would not say much.
Cui Shiqi smiled without saying a word, and picked up his teacup.
"Hiss—" but he was scalded.
"Oh, sir, are you all right?"
Cui Shiqi covered her mouth, and seeing He Xichen's concerned face, she turned her head in a moment of bewilderment, clutched the sachet on her waist and stood up to say goodbye: "I don't want to disturb everyone's reminiscence." She opened the bamboo curtain, and the sunset glow pierced her eyes , in a trance, as if the sunset at the palace gate with a faint fragrance that day.
"I...will not leak today's matter to the public, Da Sima can rest assured." After Cui Shiqi finished speaking, he hurried down the stairs.
The three people in the pavilion looked at each other, Yu Miao couldn't help asking: "Is she an enemy or a friend?"
Wang Ling looked at He Xichen: "Then I have to ask the child." She pretended to be relaxed, and there was deep suspicion hidden in her tone, and she even didn't hide it very well, even Yu Miao could hear a little clue.
"Ms. Cui has always been straightforward, and Your Excellency Shaoqing is even more upright. Since she said she would not reveal it, she will definitely not say a word." He Xichen blinked his eyes and smiled as if he didn't know, "Water It’s boiled again, and the spirit talisman will make us another pot of tea.”
Wang Ling was startled, suddenly ashamed, bowed his head and remained silent.The green-glazed pottery pot on the small red clay stove overflowed with water, and the sound of bubbles bursting echoed in the dead bamboo curtain.
After a long time, she finally raised her head, her eyes were red, her face was pitiful, and she calmed down again, like the calm sea: "Daozi, Deer God, I am actually very afraid, afraid that I will become the kind of person I hate. ——Duplicate, suspicious... But I seem to have become that kind of person..."
"Spiritual talisman..." Yu Miao yelled hesitantly, but He Xichen only looked at the teacup in his hand, as if his mind was wandering away.
Wang Ling sighed and laughed sarcastically: "Your Majesty, Taifu Xie and Daozi take the world as their game. Regardless of winning or losing, you play a game of checks and balances, and we will be overthrown at every turn. I would rather be a pawn in your hand than let others People try to control me." She filled everyone's teacups with tea in a smooth manner, and laughed at herself, "...but you don't need my pawn."
"You want me to treat you like a pawn?" He Xichen smiled wryly, and said in a deep voice, "I've never been a chess player, let alone throw you away like a chip!"
"So Daozi is a good person. But Daozi is a ruthless good person, so he looks like a bad person." Wang Ling drank the tea in his cup and said coldly, "In the dark, I only have the only path that I am destined to take. "
Yu Miao stood up tremblingly and grabbed her arm: "Lingfu, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand? Don't be impulsive. If you have a difficult problem, tell us and we will discuss it together. Daozi, Daozi, come and persuade me she!"
Wang Ling lowered his head and smiled, with unshakable paranoia between his brows and eyes: "You don't need to say anything, Daozi, I don't want your protection. Don't worry, I'm just going to fight for things that should belong to me." Come back, and step up to take control of power step by step. It should be a matter of course, what are you afraid of?"
He Xichen's fingers moved slightly, and his heart became even more panicked.He couldn't stop Wang Ling, and he was afraid that she would go astray. After thinking about it, he could only tell him seriously: "Spiritual talisman, "power" is a weighing instrument, but throughout the ages, there are many emperors who are out of balance in front of power .If you desperately try to hold on to power, you will only gain temporary benefits, and what you lose may be something that you will regret for a lifetime. "
"Lingfu, I only hope that you will keep your heart and be consistent."
Wang Ling's eyes were sore, he turned his head and said in a trembling voice: "I will, I will definitely keep my heart! My heart is firm, I am a fairy who wants to ascend in the daylight, so that I will not be stumbled by the world of mortals! "
Yu Miao was worried in her heart, she moved her lips, and said, "Don't be brave, Daozi and I are by your side."
The last ray of rosy clouds in the sky was swallowed by the monster-like black mountain, and the planetesimals hung sparsely in the invisible night sky.
"I don't know when we will meet again next time, gentlemen, please take care. I hope we will meet again in the future, in front of honest and upright people." Wang Ling walked down the stairs, waving goodbye repeatedly, his face was full of relieved, willful and lively smiles.
Yu Miao watched her back disappear into the distance, and sighed: "The talisman is far more resourceful, decisive, and resolute than I thought."
He Xichen turned his head to look at the dark stove and teapot in the pavilion, and said with a wistful smile, "We haven't left yet, the tea is already cold."
***
July [-]th, Lanyue Lanye.
The emperor got married, and Dao Sima Liang Dao personally welcomed Mr. Le Jialang.At the banquet of the officials, the phoenix sings and dances, and drinks happily for a long time.
The exotic maiko in the center of the main hall is covered with veils, with necklaces strung with opals on her slender and powerful arms, and brilliant gold rings on her wrists and ankles, her every move is gorgeous and elegant.Fu Huaxun was bored, so he habitually turned his head to look at He Xichen next to him.
Sitting cross-legged on the tapestry, He Xichen was drinking with his head up. His black hair was loosely tied behind his back with a primrose scarf, and his luxurious and luxurious coat was draped over his lap, giving him an air of elegance.Fu Huaxun found that when he drank, he would always close his eyes. The corners of his eyes seemed to be reddened by the smell of alcohol, and his long eyelashes trembled. When he opened his eyes, he was a big Sima who could not be overstepped.
Long hair is graceful, more colorful.Outstanding demeanor, the crown of heroes.
Everyone glanced at it absently from the corner of their eyes, still pretending to be as calm as a mountain.
Fu Huaxun involuntarily drank a glass of wine following his clean movements, but his gaze kept on him, unwilling to look away.It wasn't until He Xichen looked at her suspiciously that she woke up like a dream and smiled with lowered eyebrows.
Suddenly there was a commotion, and I saw His Royal Highness Wei Lin coming slowly with a wine bottle in hand.
Fu Huaxun's heart skipped a beat, and he became alert immediately.In order to consolidate He Xichen's power, she submitted a letter to marry Wei Lin in June, got engaged in July, and got married a year later.Although they are unmarried couples, she has no love or joy for His Highness Changkang.They say they are happy, but they actually hate each other.
Wei Lin sat directly next to Fu Huaxun, and handed the wine bottle to her, but his smile couldn't reach his eyes, and he whispered coldly: "Get out of the way." Fu Huaxun still smiled gently, but the words he said were not pleasant: "You It's overstepped."
Both of them were full of smiles, they seemed to be whispering some love words, but in fact they were facing each other tit for tat, and they almost met each other.
It is not easy to say Wei Lin.He fell in love with He Xichen's face, but he was his elder sister's deadly enemy, he was afraid that Wei Jie would suspect him if he said a word, so he had to take a quick look at him when he had the chance.Tsk tsk, just these two eyes—He Xichen licked the corners of his bright red lips in boredom—Wei Lin smacked in his heart, even if he died, it was worth it!
"Oh, is that maiko going to Da Sima?" someone shouted in amazement.
"Indeed! Could it be that you have fallen in love with Da Sima?" The words were frivolous, but they resonated deeply.
"Yanfu is not shallow!" Someone said sourly.
When He Xichen came back to his senses, the beautiful foreign maiko had already raised his wine glass to his lips.Those familiar green eyes were shining brightly, but they didn't avoid them anymore, but bravely looked at him.
"You want me to drink?"
"...Hmm." Tan Shiye nodded hesitantly.
He Xichen glanced at the courtiers watching the play all around, raised his eyebrows and said jokingly: "Yes." He held Tan Shiye's hand directly, tilted the wine glass and drank it down in one gulp.
The audience was in an uproar, and Wei Lin gritted his teeth and broke the silver chopsticks in his hand.
He Xichen threw the wine bottle back, and stretched out his hand frivolously: "Come here." Tan Shiye hesitantly reached for it, and was suddenly pulled into his warm arms by him in the next second. Ear, "As you wish, I am yours."
……
The sound of Sheng, Ge, flute and drums stopped suddenly, and the sound of wine bottles falling to the ground continued one after another.Fu Huaxun's expression was so cold and hard that he could almost pierce Tan Shiye's head, but when he saw He Xichen's ambiguous smile, he suddenly became discouraged and lost his energy.
"You, don't you have Zhu Yingtai? Don't you love Zhu Yingtai the only one?" Wei Lin couldn't help but choked up and asked.
He Xichen fell silent, then suddenly raised Tan Shiye's chin, lowered his head and kissed his lips through the gauze.Tan Shiye's breath was stagnant, and she held onto his sleeve tightly, but He Xichen said with a smile, "He looks like my Zhu Yingtai."
Tan Shiye's heart dropped.
***
July is a busy time.The emperor got married, the prince was engaged, and a foreign maiko entered the mansion of the tough-hearted Da Sima.
"I heard that the maiko is from Xianbei?"
"It looks like a sinking fish and a wild goose, it has even stunned Da Sima!"
"If you can see the beauty, what's the matter with being a daughter?"
The tea guests at the adjacent table talked a lot, saying that He Xichen was so romantic, and that Tan Shiye was alluring, and Yu Miao was delighted to hear it, thinking that Daozi is not a lustful person, and that magistrate may not be simple.
"Chang Chao this morning, Da Sima seems to have been impeached."
"Big Sima is brilliant and powerful, there are always villains who can't understand him!"
Yu Miao followed Yinghe and nodded.She hates court struggles, but her ambitions have not been fulfilled. A few days ago, she was appointed as the commander-in-chief of Luoyang.
"Keep your voices down, this time it's going to be a disaster!" The man suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Da Sima was accused of collaborating with the enemy and working secretly for Xianbei!"
Yu Miao's head slammed, and the voice was drawn out meaningfully: "No wonder——no wonder you accepted that maiko."
"Shut up! I don't believe it! Anyone can do it, except Da Sima!"
"It's nonsense! Da Sima beat Xianbei to pieces, and I suspect that they have our secret work on their side!"
"It's strange, it's not good to have some kind of evil wind blowing lately."
Suddenly someone asked enthusiastically: "Who has the guts to impeach Da Sima?"
"It seems to be some regular attendant, yes! It's called Wang Ling!"
"Impossible!" Yu Miao suddenly dropped the teacup.
Fu Huazhang was sitting on the blue rock beside the pool, his feet were immersed in the water, his sleeves were rolled up high, his long and white arms were holding a hexagonal fine silk fan to cover the lower half of his face, only his narrow and sharp phoenix eyes were exposed: "... ...cousin?"
"I'm so rude! Goodbye! Farewell!" He Xichen only caught a glimpse of his thin silhouette amidst the mist, and then hastily handed over his hands three times, not giving any chance for the bloody drama to unfold.
"Ah..." The foggy, dark-colored sleeves were raised in an arc by the sudden departure. Fu Huazhang could even see the dense and delicate stitches on it, but He Xichen who turned around and left without a trace was the only one who couldn't see clearly. What an unpredictable look.
He slowly put down the hexagonal fan that concealed his face, a sharp side face was drawn with carmine lines on the frosty white fan, a black fish just happened to swim past the eyes.
"I admire you, so why don't you allow it?... I just admire you, and there is no other meaning..."
Fu Huazhang knew that He Xichen had no other intentions.
***
Under the silent star field, the night wind is cold, and the pear trees in full bloom on Xuanjin Mountain are brewed into mellow and intoxicating wine, and Zhu Yingtai, who is waiting for extradition by the broken bridge, disturbs everyone. people's dreams.
Fu Huaxun tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep, helpless, so he got up and lit an oil lamp.It wasn't because of that Zhu Yingtai who didn't know whether it was true or not, but because of the hidden information behind He Xichen's words today, she couldn't help feeling anxious and unable to sleep.
It is not easy to fight against a family with deep roots and luxuriant roots, but in addition to military power, He Xichen also holds the bargaining chip of marriage.Fu Huaxun judged others by himself. Among the many powerful families, the Xie family of Chenjun and the Cui family of Qinghe—the former consolidated the alliance, and the latter won the hearts of the people—is the best candidate.Trendmakers like them, sailing against the current, capsize and drown if they don't enter, they should have firmly grasped any bargaining chip.But don't marry for ten years?
Wen Liangru Fu Huaxun couldn't help covering his face and sighing, feeling deeply tired and worried.She drank a cup of cold tea, wiped her mouth with her sleeve, picked up the lampstand and pushed the door out, but she froze in place for an instant, neither entering nor retreating.
Seeing the moonlight filling the courtyard, He Xichen, who was in thin clothes, stood on tiptoe, stretched out his hand to lower the pear blossom branch, and opened his mouth to pick up the snow-white pear blossom covered with night frost.
The ancients praised the gentleman's demeanor of "drinking the magnolia in the morning, and eating the autumn chrysanthemum in the evening". But according to Fu Huaxun's understanding of He Xichen, I am afraid that he did not intend to be arty in front of her and gain fame, but was hungry. Not to the kitchen.
How hungry is this? !Is the Fu family short of what you eat or what?
"Yin, Yinlou?" Fu Huaxun called out in a subtle tone.
He Xichen frowned from the bitterness of the pear petals, and when he heard her voice, he turned around and smiled calmly: "Hey, it's Sister Xun—the flowers are not as good as wine." There was a big circle, the snow piled up and smoked, but my legs and feet were weak from hunger, and I almost wanted to go back to the house to chew the overnight tea.At any rate, he was worried about Xie Yan, who was drunk and crazy, and paced back and forth in the yard, and only went to eat pear blossoms in a flash of inspiration.
"..." Fu Huaxun suddenly felt guilty and compassionate, and said with a sigh, "It just so happens that I am also a little hungry, let's go to the kitchen together, there should be some steamed cakes there." She turned around and went to the room to take a lotus crow Green coat: "The night is cool, put it on first."
He Xichen picked up the skirt of his clothes and sniffed at the end of his nose: "Pihanxiang? It's good, it doesn't choke tears." The slightly frivolous behavior made Fu Huaxun a little embarrassed, and even the tips of his ears turned red.
She knew that He Xichen would like it.In other words, everything was in her expectation.
Fu Shangshu knew everything about Da Sima's likes and dislikes.
"Couldn't Sister Xun have taken a fancy to my Ah Min?"
The courtyard suddenly fell silent.The sounds of wind, insects, and whispers all seemed to disappear into the snow-colored pear blossoms in an instant.
"I remember that during the three months when I lived in Zhaixing Pavilion when I was young in 15 years, sister Xun used fuquyixiang for her lavender clothes, and I have been in love with them ever since, and have never changed." He Xichen smoothed his neckline, raised his eyes, and his black pupils were as deep as Han Yuan, "I can make an idiot who doesn't love Peach Blossom Notes but prefers Flower Notes change Pi Han Xiang. After much deliberation, I can only guess that you are willing to do so because you met someone you like."
And Pihan Xiang happened to be Liang Min's favorite spice.Combined with her consideration and care for Liang Min, oh!Did not run away!
Fu Huaxun was speechless for a while, and corrected with a subtle expression: "It's not the person you like, and it's not Ah Min." She coughed embarrassingly, "You wore Pihanxiang on the Cold Food Festival, and I was smart enough to think that the hidden building should be Much respect for it.”
"Are you—could you be pleasing me?" He Xichen seemed to have suddenly realized something.
Fu Huaxun blushed instantly in embarrassment, and it took him a while to suppress his embarrassment, and said calmly: "Of course, Fu wants to please Da Sima."
She let out a deep breath, and her eyes were full of self-deprecating smiles: "The Fu family put all their eggs in one basket and stood on Da Sima's side, and they are already ready to die. Fu is not talented, and he is the head of the family, so he can only do his best to help Da Sima."
"So that's the case...well, but it doesn't have to be like this." He Xichen bit the tip of his sweet tongue and said seriously, "The Fu family treats each other with sincerity, and Liang Dao will never let you down! The two join forces, although there is a distinction between primary and secondary. , but there is no difference between upper and lower, Fu Shangshu does not need to wrong himself." He touched his nose, "I don't like incense, but if it is sister Xun's lotus clothes, I, I will accept it."
Fu Huaxun lowered her eyes and pursed her lips, thinking about Liang Yinlou's gentlemanly demeanor, no wonder Xiaojun Gong dared to be insatiable and offended repeatedly, even she herself couldn't help but want to push forward.But if he touched He Xichen's bottom line, it would be considered light to be wiped out.
A gentleman can be deceived.But Mr. He knows the white and keeps the black, and hides his secrets, but he is not so easy to fool.Fu Huaxun is cautious, but this soldier has the courage to give it a go!
She immediately raised her eyelids, her gaze was firm: "I can't guarantee it to others, but the Fu family will never be a fool at both ends of the wall. Liang Yinlou, remember, I am willing to be used by you, and you can take my life! "She tore off the gentle and weak disguise, revealing the true face of fierceness underneath.
"Those who stand in your way, I will clean them up one by one; those who want you to die, unless you step on my dead body, don't try to touch you!" Fu Huaxun suddenly approached He Xichen, pressing his right shoulders, and the low and decisive words came to him. In his ears, "I only want you to shine on the Fu family!"
The kid was so quiet, he was a bit crazy.
He Xichen's deep eyeballs stared at her fearless side face without blinking, and said in a deep voice: "If this matter succeeds, the Fu family will surely be extremely prosperous; if it fails, Fu Qingchen, I will also give you my life. "Anyway, if you don't give it to her, you will have to be taken by others.
"A word is settled!"
"It's a word."
He Xichen's figure flickered, and after opening the distance, he pulled down the branches above his head, bit two or three flowers and leaves, and asked with a smile, "I wonder if sister Xun can take me to eat steamed cakes?"
Fu Huaxun lowered his head, smiled gently and said, "Naturally."
The two walked together, walking past Xie Yan's drunken promenade, under Liang Min's raving eaves, and in front of the empty Fu Huazhang's house.The mountain wind sends you drunk into your dreams, and the dawn is approaching.
***
May [-]th, Dragon Boat Festival.
Classically ornately decorated cruise ships sail from the distance of Luoyang River, and the carved railings are full of handsome girls in black clothes, some holding scrolls, some talking high-spirited, or singing while leaning on the railings.
"Luoyang is really magnificent." Liang Sha was dumbfounded, and almost leaned his whole body out of the window, "Look, Brother Yin!"
Liang Min put down the tea bowl, pinched his wide sleeves with his fingers, frowned and said in displeasure: "Call me—" He straightened his back, his indifferent and solemn expression unconsciously revealing a hint of joy, "Call me "Sanlang"! "He was dressed as a scholar, wearing a gray-blue robe and a turban of the same color, but he was much more handsome than Zhilan Yushu on the boat.
Liang Sha rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue: "Don't let Seventh Uncle catch you!"
Standing by the window, He Xichen listened to the bickering between the two children, enjoying it: "Hey, Liu Lang, please don't expose today's incident, or I, the chief culprit, might not be able to walk around."
When Liang Sha heard this, he quickly covered his mouth, and vowed: "I will never say anything!" The Kuaiji family sent her to Luoyang, whether or not he could help He Xichen was one thing, the main reason was to give him someone he could trust. people.Liang Sha has a solid heart, admits to death, and doesn't have so many ghosts. If he says it's unreliable, it's actually the most reliable.
The shouts outside the teahouse were loud, and accompanied by the sound of praise and envy, the painting boats of several great families passed by the river lightly.Xie Jiajunyan was all wearing red robes, bright and eye-catching, but a snow-blue figure in the middle stood alone, swaying around and looking around.
"You bastard, are you serious?" He Xichen whispered to himself.
"Patriarch, Xie Qilang seems to be looking for you." Ran Cheng who was standing beside him said.
"I know. Ignore her. Let her go find her." He Xichen looked away uninterestedly, then suddenly stopped, his expression suddenly stern, his fingers turning white while grasping the window frame.
Liang Sha looked stupid, but he instantly sensed the change in the atmosphere and dared not speak.Liang Min stood up suspiciously, followed his gaze, and could only see the young children chatting and laughing happily in Wang's gorgeous painting boat, which was fascinating.
"Rancheng, can you hear what they are saying?" He Xichen asked.
There was a lot of people's voices, separated by a distance of hundreds of thousands of miles, the movement on the painting boat had long since subsided in the water.Perhaps because of this, Wang Chi's face was gentle and gentle, but some dirty words came out of his mouth.Wang Ling in the corner is drinking and having fun by himself, without the slightest sense of frustration of being squeezed out and neglected, on the contrary, he looks more noble.
As a mere servant, do you think you can restore the face ruined by your mother? !Wang Chi suddenly felt malicious, when he got up, he flicked his long sleeves, and the tails of the sleeves fell on Wang Ling's cheeks impartially.
"Is she cursing the talisman? Everyone is cursing the talisman?" He Xichen blinked, "Do they think that the mother of the talisman caused the decline of the Wang family?"
Burning City remained silent and nodded silently.
"Who is she?" He Xichen's pupils suddenly dilated, "How dare Lizi insult the talisman?!"
Liang Min had never seen He Xichen so angry.His anger was like thunderclouds tumbling in the dark sky, and the rain was about to come, making people feel panicked.
"Wang Chi, the character is smooth, the line is fourteen, the king of Langya joined the army. He is beautiful, arrogant, and narrow-minded. He once competed with others for a kabuki, and drowned him." Burning City shook Wang Chi's old background neatly. over and over.
"Patriarch, did someone make you angry? I'll teach her a lesson!" Liang Sha whispered.
He Xichen just rubbed her dog's head, and sneered sneeringly: "You said that this person is not unlucky, and he will bear the wrath of Da Sima and Kuzhai."
After the family cruise, most of them will hold a banquet, singing and dancing to add to the fun.Many scholars have already prepared splendid articles, just waiting for a blockbuster.Wang Chi has an astonishing heart, but his talent is mediocre, but relying on his superior background, others will respond to his actions. Even if he is harsh and utters wild words, he is flattered as "laughing and scolding the true nature".
Unfortunately, there are many people who can't stand her "true temperament" today.
The backyard of the deep courtyard is remote and difficult to find. Wang Chi drank too much and came here staggeringly, but in the darkness, he stretched out his hands and dragged her into a dark alley to put on a sack.
When He Xichen arrived, Yu Miao, a frail scholar who was the mastermind, failed to make a surprise attack, so Wang Chi pinned him in a corner and beat him up, screaming again and again.
"Damn it!" He Xichen was so angry that he raised the sack with his hands, covered her head, cut her hands backside down and threw them to the ground, "Pick the person I'm covering to bully?"
When Wang Ling followed here with a smile, He Xichen and Yu Miao had already tied up Wang Chi and threw it in the middle of the banquet hall, and the sack hidden in her sleeve was useless.
"You're a little late." He Xichen sat on the ground against the wall, with the free and easy air of a knight-errant.
Yu Miao's clothes were covered with dust, her face was bruised and purple, she was really embarrassed, but she still insisted and said: "I don't hurt!"
Wang Ling paused, kicked the sack off the ground and sat opposite them: "Did you see that?"
"Hey, what did you see? I really don't like her, I didn't expect that the deer god also didn't like her, and I didn't expect that the talisman also didn't like her." He Xichen propped his chin with one hand, clapped his hands and laughed, " We really have a good understanding!"
When Yu Miao heard his nonsense, she didn't try to expose it, she just nodded her head in agreement: "You don't know, a few days ago Wang Changzhi actually said that I was pretending to be noble and arrogant, and I was so angry in my heart! Why don't you come and show her the madness?" .”
Wang Ling stared at the two friends in front of him, bowed his head and smiled relievedly for a while: "I have hidden some good tea, and I know a good place to hide." Before he could finish the sentence, the three of them already understood it.
They supported each other, halfway through the road, the light at the entrance of the alley was suddenly blocked by someone.A maiko holding dirty clothes stood there, her blue eyes full of fear.
"Hush—" He Xichen raised his index finger to his lips, "Don't be afraid." He still remembered those beautiful but restless eyes.
Tan Shiye took a step back timidly, hesitated for a few seconds and then quickly ran away.
"Is that from Xianbei?" Yu Miao asked.
"Probably." Wang Ling replied, a flash of thought flashed in her eyes, and then sank in her pupils.
***
The wild roses on the side of the field are entangled with the fence and blooming romantically. They flow straight down the Luoyang River. There is a building where the various boats are docked.The afterglow of the setting sun was still dazzling, so He Xichen lowered the bamboo curtain on the sunny side to cover the sun.
Yu Miao lit the small red clay stove and put the green-glazed pottery pot on the stove.Wang Ling opened a palm-sized round celadon pot: ""Chaowendao", I bought it from a tea merchant by chance, and it is said to be the Kongming legacy of the six major tea mountains.There is only one can in Luoyang! "
"Oh! I want to try what kind of tea is called "Chaowendao"? "
The evening wind mixed with the coolness of the river passed through the pavilion, and the water in the clay pot gurgled white mist.Wang Ling poured hot boiling water into the teapot without haste, with an elegant posture and a poised demeanor.After the tea leaves are steeped in boiling water, the scent of the tea leaves immediately swarms out, which is refreshing.
He Xichen bumped Yu Miao's shoulder and asked, "God Deer, what Tao have you realized?"
Yu Miao took a deep breath: "...I'm not talented. Where's the talisman?"
"...I occasionally feel a cold, and my nose is blocked. I can't smell it, so I can't understand it." Wang Ling was confident.
The three looked at each other and smiled, reached out to pick up the teacups at the same time, and sighed happily after drinking a cup.
"After I became an official, I opened a tea shop to make tea for people, talk about local customs, and talk about classics and history collections. You are here, and you will not be charged for tea!" He Xichen counted with his fingers, "It's just right , the name of the tea shop is "Ku Zhai", which means happiness after suffering. "
Wang Ling spat at him: "Da Sima is going to make tea for someone? You can figure it out!"
Yu Miao laughed out loud, but He Xichen stared, plausibly speaking, and said loudly: "What's wrong with making tea? The tea is so good.
One bowl moistens the throat and moistens the throat, while the second bowl breaks the loneliness.
Three bowls of search, only five thousand volumes of writing.
Four bowls of clear sweat, all the uneven things in my life, scattered to the pores.
Five bowls of Muscle and Bone Clear, six bowls of Tongxianling.
I can't eat seven bowls, but I feel the breeze in my armpits.
Where is Penglai Mountain?Yuchuanzi took advantage of the breeze to go back. "
"Huh? Who is Yu Chuanzi?" Yu Miao asked.
"Yu Chuanzi is the poet who wrote the "Song of Seven Bowls of Tea", and his name is—" Before He Xichen finished speaking, a corner of the bamboo curtain that was blown by the wind suddenly opened, and Cui Shiqi behind the bamboo curtain hesitated Standing on the same spot, looking into the pavilion, I saw a noble family, a poor family, and a scholar, all staring at her blankly.
"...Didn't you say no one would come here?"
"I, I, who the hell is a normal person to come here in a panic!" Wang Ling was speechless.
In fact, Cui Shiqi was really idle and panicked.A month ago, she was promoted to be the young minister of Taichang Temple, and she was so busy working on the emperor's marriage all day long that she finally had a day off on May [-]th, but she couldn't sit still.After the cruise, she declined to meet her colleagues, so she wandered around.
"Just now when I approached and heard someone in the pavilion, I wanted to leave, but Da Sima kept calling my name, I had no choice but to bother everyone." Cui Shiqi clasped his hands and explained.
Now it's He Xichen's turn to be puzzled. He kept calling "Little Doctor, Little Doctor" before, and then "Your Excellency Shaoqing, Your Excellency Shaoqing". Cui Shiqi's name.
He and Wang Ling looked at each other in tacit understanding, then stood up and said, "I'm being disrespectful, and didn't ask Your Excellency Shaoqing's name?" The two surrounded Cui Shiqi in the middle, pulled her into the bamboo curtain, and pressed her on the bed. On the stone bench.
Cui Shiqi unconsciously held the plum blossom sachet by her waist, advancing and retreating well-founded, gentle and introverted: "Cui Ze, my name is Yuchuan." She raised her eyes, and avoided He Xichen's gaze without a trace, "It turns out that Da Sima, Zhong Chang Shi and the famed Mr. Yu are friends."
At this time, the negation seems to be self-defeating.
Wang Ling was noncommittal, and poured her a cup of tea: "Old acquaintances met by chance, just talking about old things."
It's an old acquaintance and a coincidence, the friendship can be deep or shallow, and those who are interested may think it's a sham.
Cui Shiqi lowered his eyes and smiled: "Recently, Grand Tutor Xie proposed the reform of the nine-rank system. The government and the opposition are arguing about their merits. There are many who talk about empty talk, but few who have true knowledge. I thought you were discussing this matter in a secret place. , it turned out to be just chatting."
Yu Miao froze, tongue-tied.They were indeed chatting, but no one believed the truth.
"Your Majesty has his own decision on the reform, and we'll just wait for the result." He Xichen exhaled foul breath and drank the tea in his cup, "She can do whatever she wants, anyway, it won't be worse than it is now. "
Some rogue words made everyone look sideways. Yu Miao glanced at him and thought to himself, it is our responsibility to help the society and the country as scholars, how can we be so casual?She knew that she was clumsy, if there were outsiders present, she would not say much.
Cui Shiqi smiled without saying a word, and picked up his teacup.
"Hiss—" but he was scalded.
"Oh, sir, are you all right?"
Cui Shiqi covered her mouth, and seeing He Xichen's concerned face, she turned her head in a moment of bewilderment, clutched the sachet on her waist and stood up to say goodbye: "I don't want to disturb everyone's reminiscence." She opened the bamboo curtain, and the sunset glow pierced her eyes , in a trance, as if the sunset at the palace gate with a faint fragrance that day.
"I...will not leak today's matter to the public, Da Sima can rest assured." After Cui Shiqi finished speaking, he hurried down the stairs.
The three people in the pavilion looked at each other, Yu Miao couldn't help asking: "Is she an enemy or a friend?"
Wang Ling looked at He Xichen: "Then I have to ask the child." She pretended to be relaxed, and there was deep suspicion hidden in her tone, and she even didn't hide it very well, even Yu Miao could hear a little clue.
"Ms. Cui has always been straightforward, and Your Excellency Shaoqing is even more upright. Since she said she would not reveal it, she will definitely not say a word." He Xichen blinked his eyes and smiled as if he didn't know, "Water It’s boiled again, and the spirit talisman will make us another pot of tea.”
Wang Ling was startled, suddenly ashamed, bowed his head and remained silent.The green-glazed pottery pot on the small red clay stove overflowed with water, and the sound of bubbles bursting echoed in the dead bamboo curtain.
After a long time, she finally raised her head, her eyes were red, her face was pitiful, and she calmed down again, like the calm sea: "Daozi, Deer God, I am actually very afraid, afraid that I will become the kind of person I hate. ——Duplicate, suspicious... But I seem to have become that kind of person..."
"Spiritual talisman..." Yu Miao yelled hesitantly, but He Xichen only looked at the teacup in his hand, as if his mind was wandering away.
Wang Ling sighed and laughed sarcastically: "Your Majesty, Taifu Xie and Daozi take the world as their game. Regardless of winning or losing, you play a game of checks and balances, and we will be overthrown at every turn. I would rather be a pawn in your hand than let others People try to control me." She filled everyone's teacups with tea in a smooth manner, and laughed at herself, "...but you don't need my pawn."
"You want me to treat you like a pawn?" He Xichen smiled wryly, and said in a deep voice, "I've never been a chess player, let alone throw you away like a chip!"
"So Daozi is a good person. But Daozi is a ruthless good person, so he looks like a bad person." Wang Ling drank the tea in his cup and said coldly, "In the dark, I only have the only path that I am destined to take. "
Yu Miao stood up tremblingly and grabbed her arm: "Lingfu, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand? Don't be impulsive. If you have a difficult problem, tell us and we will discuss it together. Daozi, Daozi, come and persuade me she!"
Wang Ling lowered his head and smiled, with unshakable paranoia between his brows and eyes: "You don't need to say anything, Daozi, I don't want your protection. Don't worry, I'm just going to fight for things that should belong to me." Come back, and step up to take control of power step by step. It should be a matter of course, what are you afraid of?"
He Xichen's fingers moved slightly, and his heart became even more panicked.He couldn't stop Wang Ling, and he was afraid that she would go astray. After thinking about it, he could only tell him seriously: "Spiritual talisman, "power" is a weighing instrument, but throughout the ages, there are many emperors who are out of balance in front of power .If you desperately try to hold on to power, you will only gain temporary benefits, and what you lose may be something that you will regret for a lifetime. "
"Lingfu, I only hope that you will keep your heart and be consistent."
Wang Ling's eyes were sore, he turned his head and said in a trembling voice: "I will, I will definitely keep my heart! My heart is firm, I am a fairy who wants to ascend in the daylight, so that I will not be stumbled by the world of mortals! "
Yu Miao was worried in her heart, she moved her lips, and said, "Don't be brave, Daozi and I are by your side."
The last ray of rosy clouds in the sky was swallowed by the monster-like black mountain, and the planetesimals hung sparsely in the invisible night sky.
"I don't know when we will meet again next time, gentlemen, please take care. I hope we will meet again in the future, in front of honest and upright people." Wang Ling walked down the stairs, waving goodbye repeatedly, his face was full of relieved, willful and lively smiles.
Yu Miao watched her back disappear into the distance, and sighed: "The talisman is far more resourceful, decisive, and resolute than I thought."
He Xichen turned his head to look at the dark stove and teapot in the pavilion, and said with a wistful smile, "We haven't left yet, the tea is already cold."
***
July [-]th, Lanyue Lanye.
The emperor got married, and Dao Sima Liang Dao personally welcomed Mr. Le Jialang.At the banquet of the officials, the phoenix sings and dances, and drinks happily for a long time.
The exotic maiko in the center of the main hall is covered with veils, with necklaces strung with opals on her slender and powerful arms, and brilliant gold rings on her wrists and ankles, her every move is gorgeous and elegant.Fu Huaxun was bored, so he habitually turned his head to look at He Xichen next to him.
Sitting cross-legged on the tapestry, He Xichen was drinking with his head up. His black hair was loosely tied behind his back with a primrose scarf, and his luxurious and luxurious coat was draped over his lap, giving him an air of elegance.Fu Huaxun found that when he drank, he would always close his eyes. The corners of his eyes seemed to be reddened by the smell of alcohol, and his long eyelashes trembled. When he opened his eyes, he was a big Sima who could not be overstepped.
Long hair is graceful, more colorful.Outstanding demeanor, the crown of heroes.
Everyone glanced at it absently from the corner of their eyes, still pretending to be as calm as a mountain.
Fu Huaxun involuntarily drank a glass of wine following his clean movements, but his gaze kept on him, unwilling to look away.It wasn't until He Xichen looked at her suspiciously that she woke up like a dream and smiled with lowered eyebrows.
Suddenly there was a commotion, and I saw His Royal Highness Wei Lin coming slowly with a wine bottle in hand.
Fu Huaxun's heart skipped a beat, and he became alert immediately.In order to consolidate He Xichen's power, she submitted a letter to marry Wei Lin in June, got engaged in July, and got married a year later.Although they are unmarried couples, she has no love or joy for His Highness Changkang.They say they are happy, but they actually hate each other.
Wei Lin sat directly next to Fu Huaxun, and handed the wine bottle to her, but his smile couldn't reach his eyes, and he whispered coldly: "Get out of the way." Fu Huaxun still smiled gently, but the words he said were not pleasant: "You It's overstepped."
Both of them were full of smiles, they seemed to be whispering some love words, but in fact they were facing each other tit for tat, and they almost met each other.
It is not easy to say Wei Lin.He fell in love with He Xichen's face, but he was his elder sister's deadly enemy, he was afraid that Wei Jie would suspect him if he said a word, so he had to take a quick look at him when he had the chance.Tsk tsk, just these two eyes—He Xichen licked the corners of his bright red lips in boredom—Wei Lin smacked in his heart, even if he died, it was worth it!
"Oh, is that maiko going to Da Sima?" someone shouted in amazement.
"Indeed! Could it be that you have fallen in love with Da Sima?" The words were frivolous, but they resonated deeply.
"Yanfu is not shallow!" Someone said sourly.
When He Xichen came back to his senses, the beautiful foreign maiko had already raised his wine glass to his lips.Those familiar green eyes were shining brightly, but they didn't avoid them anymore, but bravely looked at him.
"You want me to drink?"
"...Hmm." Tan Shiye nodded hesitantly.
He Xichen glanced at the courtiers watching the play all around, raised his eyebrows and said jokingly: "Yes." He held Tan Shiye's hand directly, tilted the wine glass and drank it down in one gulp.
The audience was in an uproar, and Wei Lin gritted his teeth and broke the silver chopsticks in his hand.
He Xichen threw the wine bottle back, and stretched out his hand frivolously: "Come here." Tan Shiye hesitantly reached for it, and was suddenly pulled into his warm arms by him in the next second. Ear, "As you wish, I am yours."
……
The sound of Sheng, Ge, flute and drums stopped suddenly, and the sound of wine bottles falling to the ground continued one after another.Fu Huaxun's expression was so cold and hard that he could almost pierce Tan Shiye's head, but when he saw He Xichen's ambiguous smile, he suddenly became discouraged and lost his energy.
"You, don't you have Zhu Yingtai? Don't you love Zhu Yingtai the only one?" Wei Lin couldn't help but choked up and asked.
He Xichen fell silent, then suddenly raised Tan Shiye's chin, lowered his head and kissed his lips through the gauze.Tan Shiye's breath was stagnant, and she held onto his sleeve tightly, but He Xichen said with a smile, "He looks like my Zhu Yingtai."
Tan Shiye's heart dropped.
***
July is a busy time.The emperor got married, the prince was engaged, and a foreign maiko entered the mansion of the tough-hearted Da Sima.
"I heard that the maiko is from Xianbei?"
"It looks like a sinking fish and a wild goose, it has even stunned Da Sima!"
"If you can see the beauty, what's the matter with being a daughter?"
The tea guests at the adjacent table talked a lot, saying that He Xichen was so romantic, and that Tan Shiye was alluring, and Yu Miao was delighted to hear it, thinking that Daozi is not a lustful person, and that magistrate may not be simple.
"Chang Chao this morning, Da Sima seems to have been impeached."
"Big Sima is brilliant and powerful, there are always villains who can't understand him!"
Yu Miao followed Yinghe and nodded.She hates court struggles, but her ambitions have not been fulfilled. A few days ago, she was appointed as the commander-in-chief of Luoyang.
"Keep your voices down, this time it's going to be a disaster!" The man suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Da Sima was accused of collaborating with the enemy and working secretly for Xianbei!"
Yu Miao's head slammed, and the voice was drawn out meaningfully: "No wonder——no wonder you accepted that maiko."
"Shut up! I don't believe it! Anyone can do it, except Da Sima!"
"It's nonsense! Da Sima beat Xianbei to pieces, and I suspect that they have our secret work on their side!"
"It's strange, it's not good to have some kind of evil wind blowing lately."
Suddenly someone asked enthusiastically: "Who has the guts to impeach Da Sima?"
"It seems to be some regular attendant, yes! It's called Wang Ling!"
"Impossible!" Yu Miao suddenly dropped the teacup.
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