White Hedge Dream

Chapter 25 Visual inspection

Following these two conversations, Shangguan Yue walked out, and the door closed again to isolate the figure.

Zhang Jiulang clicked his tongue: "It's not easy to be a prince-in-law. You have to stay at the back door when you see your son."

Fourth Young Master Xue was a little envious: "Having a father is like not having a father. He has everything he should have and no one cares about him. He is really carefree."

Even if the princess was furious, it could not stop the concubine from taking the Shangguan surname. Because the princess had no children, it was wrong. Even the emperor could not really let Shangguan's son-in-law die.

Therefore, even if Shangguan Xiaolang cannot enter the princess's mansion, he will still be an upright son of Shangguan when he walks out, and no one dares to bully him.

Otherwise, how could one own a building, be extravagant and gorgeous, and make money every day?

All the princess could do was to prevent her from being included in the family tree. She initially expected to have a baby by herself, but when she saw that she couldn't, she called for adoption.

Li Julang's swollen eyes narrowed: "I think his happy days are coming to an end."

Others were busy asking "How to say?"

Li Julang lowered his voice: "The adoption Princess Jinyu wants may be possible."

Can it be done?

Shangguan's consort has a biological son, why would he want someone else?

Princess Jinyu was the sister of the new emperor, and she was extremely favored, but no matter how favored she was, she couldn't really force Shangguan's consort to abandon her own son and recognize someone else's son.

Li Julang seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and pointed upward: "If there is a saint who sets an example, what about the consort?"

Saints set an example!

Zhang Jiulang clapped his hands, "So, Your Majesty wants to adopt a son?"

Others also came to their senses. Yes, the emperor never gave birth to a son, only three daughters who were born and raised in the palace.

There are private rumors that Empress Chiang asked the imperial doctor to exterminate the descendants of King Changyang.

The dynasty was stable, and although the emperor was only in his forties, he had to consider the issue of his successor.

If the emperor can adopt the emperor, and the princess wants to follow suit, the prince-in-law must not touch the saint's bad luck.

It really angered the emperor, and even copied their Shangguan family for just one sentence.

If Shangguan's consort adopted a son and had the princess' support, then Shangguan Yue, the outside wife, would have nothing to gain.

"It's pitiful." Mr. Xue said, "I really have no father, and everything is gone."

Not to mention the son-in-law, his father was at a disadvantage because he was the second son, but fortunately his grandmother kept providing subsidies.

Li Julang's eyes flickered. It would be a good thing if he really lost his father.

Good thing for him.

That building boat can be snatched away.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel even happier.

"Don't mind other people's family affairs." He greeted everyone, "Let's just have some fun. Let's go for a walk. If your hands are itchy, go to Qingmen first. Let's go to the cockfight to get rid of bad luck."

This was approved by everyone, and the young masters rushed out with their arms around each other.

Li Julang was called by his servant and whispered: "Master, the money has been spent."

Li Julang frowned, "Don't you still have a box of gold horseshoes?"

The servant whispered: "Sir, you lost last night."

Oh, yes, Li Julang patted his dizzy head. It was really funny that Hua Xiaoniang still asked him for money. What kind of money does she have as a prostitute? Everyone belongs to him, and her money is naturally his.

It's a pity that the box of gold was spent and it didn't turn over.

But it doesn’t matter, it’s just money.

"Take my father's post and Jinwuwei and go to any shop in Dongshi to check it out." Li Julang waved his hand and said, "Bring me the money and I will use it."

The servant responded, obviously this was not the first time he had done this, and he turned around skillfully and left.

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The carriage swayed toward Suzaku Street.

Shangguan Yue sat in the car, avoiding the sunlight. His face relaxed, and his originally frivolous eyebrows became a little calmer.

"Returning to one's roots and resurrecting one's life, with a carefree mind." He said suddenly, "Isn't it the same when there is no human love and after it is gone? Isn't it foolish to indulge in love and feel miserable without wanting to live without any difference?"

After reading it, he clicked his tongue twice.

"Prince Zhou is indeed extraordinary."

Ruibo sitting next to him was puzzled: "What is Xiaolang talking about?"

Shangguan Yue said: "Lao Dan, do you know that Lao Dan was not only not sad but also very happy after his mother died?"

Reb shook his head: "I don't know, old slave." He frowned again, "How can anyone be happy after losing their mother? Are they still human?"

Shangguan Yue laughed: "That's right, they are not people, they are things. Heaven and earth coexist with me, and all things are one with me."

Ruibo scratched his head again. He only knew a few words. He hadn't read Laozi and Zhuangzi, so he didn't understand these words.

I am not surprised that Shangguan Yue, who is unlearned and has no skills, can talk eloquently.

He just touched his ears in confusion. So what does this have to do with Zhou Shizi being unusual?

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Princess Jinyu's mansion is in Xuanyangfang.

There are all high-walled mansions here. The carriage walked along a wall for half a day and stopped when it saw a small door in the corner.

Although this is not the main entrance, there are still three servants in green guarding it, sitting or standing chatting and laughing. When they saw this inconspicuous carriage, they became cold-faced and prepared to scold and expel it.

Shangguan Yue jumped out of the car.

Seeing him, the servants in green clothes stopped and put away the ferocity on their faces, but that was all, they made no other moves.

They did not stop Shangguan Yue from approaching and turned their heads away.

Shangguan Yue didn't care about their actions either.

This is a servant of the princess's house, not Shangguan's house. It's already good to turn a blind eye to him.

Entering the back door, the courtyard is secluded, but there are also hand-painted corridors with complicated carvings, green trees, climbing branches, and flowers. You can imagine the prosperity and luxury of the faintly visible pavilions inside.

There was a person sitting under the corridor, holding a book and reading. There was a tea table next to him, and a copper pot was rolling on the clay stove. He raised his head when he heard footsteps.

Shangguan's consort Mingxue, named Tianxing, is forty-five years old this year. He has fair complexion, bright eyes, and a tall figure. He is wearing a royal blue brocade robe. He is very handsome. You can imagine his grace when he was young.

Seeing Shangguan Yue, he frowned: "How could you let someone die in front of you?"

Shangguan Yue lowered her head and made a cute gesture: "I didn't notice it for a moment."

Shangguanxue frowned: "Although it has nothing to do with you, it is human life after all. You must not touch it again, otherwise this building will not be able to accommodate you." Shangguan Yue saluted and responded.

After the lecture, there seemed to be nothing else to say, and the courtyard was quiet for a moment.

"Sit down and talk." Shangguan Xue said, sitting down first.

Shangguan Yue responded by sitting opposite, taking the initiative to bring water to make tea, and listened to Shangguan Xuexue: "How are you lately?"

"Okay, eat well and sleep well." Shangguan Yue said with a smile.

Shangguanxue's eyes fell on his face, and he frowned again when he saw the pale skin and the red threads under his eyes.

"I seemed to be in a bad mood because I was disturbed during the day and didn't sleep." Shangguan Yue said with a smile without waiting for him to speak, "If you saw me at night, I wouldn't be like this."

Then he handed the tea to Shangguan Xue.

"I smell this tea better than when I brought it to me. Did you dry it and fry it again?"

A smile appeared on Shangguan Xue's face: "My nose is really good." He took the tea and gestured, "You should try it too. If you like it, take it back."

Shangguan Yue drank the tea in one gulp, wiped her mouth with her sleeves and said, "Then I'll send you some more. Once you've mixed it, I'll take it to the boat."

Shangguanxue sighed: "Let me work for you."

Shangguan Yue also smiled, took out a paper coupon from her sleeve and pushed it to Shangguan Xue: "This is the surplus for the past two months. Record it in Yu Qingtang's account. You can have someone take it."

Shangguanxue looked at the paper coupons pushed over. He was a little surprised by the amount on it. He shook his head and said, "You can keep it. You have many places to use your money..."

"I don't have as many places to spend money as you do." Shangguan Yue interrupted him, stood up and pushed the coupons to Shangguan Xue with both hands. He smiled and said, "I can only do well if you use the money well."

Shangguanxue looked at the young man with a bright smile under the shade of the tree, his eyebrows softened a little, and without any further refusal, he put the coupons away and nodded: "Don't worry, everything will be fine."

Shangguan Yue smiled and sat back without saying anything, lowering her head and continuing to make tea, while Shangguan Xue slowly sipped the tea. The back porch was quiet and relaxing.

"As for the matter of entering the genealogy, I have almost prepared it over the past few years. I will look for an opportunity to report to Your Majesty..." Shangguanxue said suddenly.

Shangguan Yue, who was making tea, quickly raised her head and interrupted him: "The court is stable and I'm not in a hurry to disturb Your Majesty."

Shangguan Xue looked hesitant and looked at Shangguan Yue with a bit of pity in his eyes: "It's been so long since I brought you back."

Shangguan Yue said with a smile: "It's been so long, there's no rush." ​​He paused again, "This matter involves too many things, it's not a matter for one person or one family..."

Although the servants at the back door didn't come close, they had already gotten used to it in the past few years. They didn't need to take this father and son seriously, who didn't even dare to call each other father and son.

But when I heard this, I laughed in my heart. I guess this kid is not confused yet. Now that he has married the princess, this Shangguanfu matter does not involve the Shangguanfu family. It involves the royal family. You can do whatever you want.

While watching the excitement, a maid wearing a blue and white skirt walked over quickly.

"Alang, the princess is looking for you." She bowed her head and saluted.

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Shangguan Xue's face. As soon as he sat down and finished a cup of tea, the princess couldn't bear to call him in. She didn't even bother to find a reason for what he did...

And he couldn't refuse. Being able to come and meet him was already the limit of the princess's tolerance.

He looked at Shangguan Yue.

"Go quickly." Shangguan Yue stood up and said.

Shangguan Xue said: "You can drink tea for a while." He seemed to want to say, "I'll come and have a look." But when he opened his mouth, it was just a promise that he couldn't do.

Shangguan Yue sent him a gift, and Shangguan Xue sighed softly and strode inwards.

The maid was still standing there, looking at Shangguan Yue, and asked softly: "Do you want some snacks to go with the tea?"

Shangguan Yue smiled at her: "Thank you sister Aju, I don't need it anymore, I'm leaving now." After saying that, she picked up a cup of tea and drank it in one gulp, then waved to the maid, turned around and strode away.

The maid still stood there and looked at his back, unable to conceal the joy in her eyes.

He actually remembered her name, and immediately regretted it. It was a pity that Shangguan's son-in-law couldn't even stay in the princess palace.

Otherwise, with this appearance, he will be able to come and go freely in the princess mansion and be welcomed by everyone.

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With the sunset of the curfew, the city in front of us gradually became brighter and quieter.

And the guests on the boathouse also boarded, and accompanied by the noise, they slowly sailed on the river, turning into a bright and wandering star in the city.

Standing in front of the railing on the third floor, you can see the colorful curtains hanging high in the hall, the lights and trees, so extravagant and dazzling that it is difficult to distinguish between day and night.

Shangguan Yue raised her hand and yawned.

"Why are you so listless?" asked the guest next to him. Although he himself had bags under his eyes and looked tired, he was not as energetic as Shangguan Yue.

Shangguan Yue said: "I haven't slept well in the past two days."

The guest's swollen eyes lit up: "Is it about the woman who drowned in the river? Tell me about it." He said with regret, "I was busy gambling at the time, so I didn't see it with my own eyes."

A human life is just a bustle in the eyes of others. Shangguan Yue smiled, did not answer his words, and pointed to the field: "The selection has begun, Wang Langjun, your opponent has come to an end."

The guest looked over and saw that a big table over there was surrounded by men, women and children. He immediately ignored the excitement and hurried over: "I must be lucky today, so hurry up and go."

The maid behind him followed closely, holding a box containing money.

Shangguan Yue raised her hand behind her and said, "Have fun." After saying that, he yawned again, "No, I have to blow in the cool breeze to wake up."

He opened the curtain and stood in front of the railing, and the streets and houses on both sides appeared. The outer city was no better than the inner city, and the stars were dim.

The night wind blew across the river, which was a bit cool.

Shangguan Yue squinted her eyes slightly and looked towards the shore towards the inner city. There seemed to be mist gathering in the dark night.

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As the night mist floated, Zhuang Li looked at the human form and brushed his hand over his lips.

"Hua Xiaoxian." She said, looking beyond the human figure to the slowly approaching boat in the Jinshui River, "Let me enter your dream."

With these words, the human figure in front of him suddenly disappeared, and the mist dispersed in the night.

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The fog seemed to be getting heavier and heavier, and the surface of the river was gradually blurring. Shangguan Yue yawned, feeling that her eyelids were astringent, and she couldn't help but reach out to hold her eyes.

(End of chapter)