Qingchuan History

chapter 20
Although the first matter was important, Gu Xinglang didn't say anything after all, and he didn't do anything until the night of the Tianchang Festival night banquet.

The second thing, which was very helpful to Ruan Xueyin's situation at that time, was that Madam Cailu Dianzhen knocked on the door of Zhexue Palace.

It is said that people who practice dance are either fairy-like or glamorous, but Duan Xirun is neither.

She is also very white, as soft and waxy as a newborn baby, with a small round face, big round eyes, a little cute, and a voice like a silver bell. She is not very lively, but it always reminds people of one word: innocence.

Ruan Xueyin couldn't imagine that such a girl actually practiced dancing.Among the girls she has seen who are good at dancing, there is no one like her.

She has a good impression of her.

But what made her open the door so readily was not a good impression.It has been more than half a month since Zhexue Temple was flooded, and she had to change her strategy when dealing with people.

Because the Tianlong Festival Banquet is really coming soon.

In order not to stage a big change during the banquet without being too abrupt, in the last few days, she needs to be seen in a small range, especially those who have seen her before and who are more important in themselves.She wanted to see their reactions and test the narrative.

Duan Xirun was one of the four wives, and she was seated next to her at the April palace banquet. She looked innocent and had a good temper, so she was an excellent candidate.

The most satisfying thing is that people came to the door by themselves.

The juicy round-faced girl was dressed in a lotus root pink light shirt. First, she admired the amazing exotic flowers and plants in Zhexue Temple along the road, and she was amazed.When she saw the lake-colored Ruan Xueyin on the porch of the main hall from a distance, her first reaction was to take a breath and turn her back.

It seems that the way I stepped into Zhexue Palace is wrong.She's ready to start over.

But when he turned around again, the situation did not change.Ruan Xueyin, who was like white jade in the lake-colored palace skirt, stood in front of her and smiled.

Duan Xirun was startled, looked left and right for a few rounds, realized that he had lost his composure, and said at a loss:
"Pei, sister Pei."

For some reason, the same utterance sounded more comfortable when uttered from her mouth than from Shangguan.Ruan Xueyin looked at her in a hurry, she was obviously surprised, and she was not in a hurry to explain, and said in harmony:
"Let's talk in the hall."

Entering the main hall, Yunxi watches tea as usual.Duan Xirun's mood was a little calm, she wanted to scrutinize the person in front of her, but she was too embarrassed to stare at him, she didn't know where to put her eyes.

Ruan Xueyin took the initiative to speak: "Madam Zhen feels that my skin color has changed and the scars on my face are gone. Is it difficult to adapt for a while?"

Hearing what she said, Duan Xirun fixed her eyes and looked carefully.Yes, the appearance is still the same as before, except for the skin color and scars, the facial features are the same.

It's just that this skin is really like suet white jade, revealing her clear and beautiful facial features, completely echoing her elegant demeanor, it would not be an exaggeration to say that they are different from each other.

Duan Xirun is a princess, and all the rules are perfect.She knew that she was disrespectful before, now that she has calmed down, even if she still has doubts in her heart, she should not ask questions suddenly, especially about her appearance.

Without saying a word, he nodded lightly.

"In the far west of the four countries, there is a desert called Kubli. I don't know if Mrs. Zhen has heard of it. Before coming to Jidu, I stayed there with my teacher for three months, looking for a rare plant. The conditions in the Kubuli Desert are extremely harsh. We walked through it every day to find medicines and collect herbs, and we were inevitably injured; in addition to being exposed to the sun, our skin was dark and there were scars on our faces in the first two months. I think it scared you."

Unexpectedly, Yunxi had already made up a very vivid and convincing story, she was stunned for a moment, and then wanted to laugh, she held back, and put on a look of understanding.

But Ruan Xueyin often lives in the mountains, rarely interacts with people, and she has a small city on the surface, and she speaks calmly, so Duan Xirun didn't think it was ridiculous after listening to it.

After all, Pengxi Mountain is mysterious, and Ji Ji's master and apprentice are mysterious, so it's not surprising to go to the desert for three months.

No one knows anyway.

She thought about it carefully, and thought it was reasonable, and said with a smile: "So that's how it is. When we first met, I felt that my sister was very handsome, and I regretted why I accidentally left a scar on my cheek." She paused, feeling that she was talking about the other person's face Not right, but when the words came to my lips, I couldn't help but finish,

"And I also find it strange that Suoning City is cloudy and foggy all the year round, and most of the time the sun doesn't see. I heard that all the women in the Yin country are fair. I met the eighth princess once, and I remember her skin is fairer than snow." She sighed. one breath,

"It turned out that my sister was only injured by the sun, but fortunately she has recovered now."

Yunxi was ashamed when she heard it.That's right, it is said that all women in the Yin country are fair-skinned, why didn't I think of it at the beginning?

Ruan Xueyin smiled, "The situation in the Kubuli Desert is indeed beyond our expectations. Fortunately, Daqi's water and soil are good, and with the help of ointment, internal adjustment and external cultivation, it will gradually recover."

Duan Xirun nodded, and couldn't help but look at her carefully again.Perhaps it was because there were too many differences before and after, and she felt that the other party was very good-looking at the moment.Or is it also because of good manners?
Seeing that it went well, Ruan Xueyin was quite relieved, and said in a harmonious voice: "What is Mrs. Zhen doing today?"

Duan Xirun pursed her lips, "I'm ashamed to say, my sister has been in the palace for nearly four months, and I haven't visited her. Now I have to ask my sister for help, it's really rude."

Duan Xirun and Shangguan Concubine both called Ruan Xueyin their elder sister, first of all because of their status.Although the four wives are all wives, there are slight differences in the degree of dignity, Yu, Pei, Jin, and Zhen, the order of superiority and inferiority follows.Secondly because of age.Ji Wanling and Ruan Xueyin are both twenty, the same age as Gu Xinglang, while Shangguan Concubine and Duan Xirun are only nineteen.

"I like to be clean. I don't associate with others. Everyone in the palace knows it. Speaking of it, I'm more rude. Don't mind Madam Zhen."

Duan Xirun nodded hurriedly, feeling relieved, "The Tianlong Festival banquet is approaching, and my sister knows that everyone has been preparing for the gift for more than a month. In the harem, the Hall of Boiling Rain and the Hall of Harvesting Dew are the most lively. Your Majesty does not blame it. It is mainly because sister Jin and my director need to work on musical instruments."

Ruan Xueyin nodded, "It is said that Mrs. Zhen is so talented in dancing, she is willing to work hard every day and practice diligently, which is admirable."

Duan Xirun showed her face again, revealing the dimples on her cheeks, "Sister Pei praises you a lot, if you don't dislike her, call me Xirun." She paused for a moment, as if she was talking,
"I was favored as soon as I entered the palace. Although I have not been regarded as a great favor, I have always been loved by the emperor." Speaking of this, her cheeks flushed, and even the dimples turned pink,
"As my sister knows, I am good at dancing. After I entered the palace, I often danced for you to watch, and you always smiled and admired. But for some reason, I never saw it on his face, like everyone did when I danced in my mother country. kind of reward."

Her expression was gloomy, and she couldn't hide her disappointment, "I don't know if my dance is not good enough in the eyes of your majesty."

(End of this chapter)