Qingchuan History

Chapter 36

It is said that the Imperial Hospital obtained a secret order and did not dare to spread the details of Gu Xinglang's illness to the outside world, so He Gong only knew that the emperor was ill.Five days passed, Gu Xinglang recovered, and no one thought it was wrong except for the suspicious people from the Imperial Medical Bureau.

And what attracted the most attention from everyone in the harem was naturally the following about Mrs. Pei.Sudden and thought-provoking for five consecutive days of sickness, then next, will your majesty go to Zhexue Palace?
Gu Xinglang still did not go to Zhexue Palace.

But another intriguing thing happened: Ruan Xueyin went to Wanlan Hall for three nights in a row, and Master Diyan personally brought a chariot to pick her up.

The most intriguing thing is that after Xu time, Ruan Xueyin will come out of the Wanlan Hall and be sent back by chariot sedan chair.

It was like this for three nights in a row, one hour, what to do?

No one thought in the direction of serving the bedroom, because the Tingxue lamp was not on.According to Daqi's rules, concubines do not stay in the Wanlan Hall, and that includes not sleeping in the Wanlan Hall.It is said that the Taizu made this rule to remind the successive kings of the Gu family to exercise strict self-discipline. No matter what kind of sensuality they enjoy, or the prosperity of the world, when they return to the Wanlan Palace, they must remember who they are and what responsibilities they bear. .

Of course, it was Gu Yecheng himself who broke this prohibition in the seventh year of Xianwu, and he was the one who went down in history in the Hall of Turning the Lanterns.

Although it was a bit of a slap in the face, until the death of Taizu, only Mrs. Ming could live in the Wanlan Palace in the Xianwu dynasty.Therefore, no one thinks that His Majesty Taizu lacks concentration, but instead increases the temperament of this legendary monarch.Staying overnight in the Wanlan Palace has also become the most talked about royal affair in Daqi and even Qingchuan in the past hundred years.

This story is so famous that the hundreds of snow listening lanterns around the eaves of the main hall of Wan Lan are also cast a strong legendary color.The palace servants who worked as errands in the Wanlan Palace in the past dynasties, the first lesson after entering the palace included learning the rules of "lighting lamps".

When the lights are lit in the Qi Palace, no matter indoors or outdoors, it should be called palming the lights.There is only one situation called lighting, which is to listen to the snow lantern.

This matter is too ceremonial, and its position in the hearts of Qi Gong and even the people of Da Qi is too high, so that Qi Jun in the past did not dare to "cheat" on this matter——

Whenever a concubine stays in Wanlan Palace, even if he doesn't stay overnight, but just serves the bed, he dare not not light the lamp.

It was as if His Majesty Taizu was always watching.

Following this rule is like following the precepts of the ancestors.

However, after Taizu, from Taizong to Dingzong, the Tingxue Lantern really never came on again.Counting it, the youngest of the children who heard the snow lanterns lit up the night sky back then is now over eighty years old.

Those old people often say, it's a pity that you have no chance to see such a magnificent scene.

Hearing that the snow lamp was not on, Mrs. Pei's nightly visits to the Wanlan Hall were not to serve her bed.

What is that for?
"Serving illness for five consecutive days, it's already an eye-catching thing. Your Majesty doesn't care. I don't want her to notice."

"I'm not looking for you, you have to come to me." Gu Xinglang was critiquing papers.

"I have been waiting for a few months to borrow something, and I don't care about these few days."

"You have been sick for five consecutive days, and the whole palace is talking about it. If it is really her, you have already been exposed." He put down his pen, walked over, and sat across from her, "You never said why you were suspicious of her."

"I smelled it on her."

"what?"

"That kind of smell. I always thought that there would be no fourth person in the world who would recognize this medicine, because the teacher said that there is a medicinal material in it that is only found in the Pengxi Mountain Medicine Garden. The teacher never said things that were not sure."

"Is it possible that Jing Tingge took it to Wei Kingdom five years ago and leaked it?"

"We can't spread a word about Pengxi Mountain, especially the medicine garden. This is a door rule. Now I am discussing with you because you have been tricked and already know. She is more cautious than me and won't leak it. .”

"What if she encountered a similar situation in Wei Country, for example, Murong Xun was recruited, and she accidentally leaked it to save him?"

"The problem is, if Murong Xun was recruited, who let him be? This fourth person will always exist."

Gu Xinglang remained silent.

"Also, she probably didn't bring this medicine to Cangwu."

"Why?"

"She won't heal."

Gu Xinglang was surprised: "You mean, Lord Jiji only taught you medical skills, but not her?"

That's a lot to say.She turned away: "The things we both learned are different."

Gu Xinglang knew that she intended to end this question, so he didn't get to the bottom of it, "I've never smelled the smell you mentioned."

"That's what I want to ask your majesty. I smelled it, she walked in front of me, the distance was only an inch, and her skirt even touched my shoes. It stands to reason that you and Mrs. Jin have skin— —”

She wanted to talk about skin-to-skin relationship, but she reacted abruptly, and changed her words: "Madam Jin will attend the bed, the distance is closer, and you haven't smelled it at all?"

Gu Xinglang naturally understood the four words she was about to utter, coughed dryly and replied, "I really didn't smell it. She has—"

It is really difficult to advance, and to continue talking will always make people have unnecessary associations.

Ruan Xueyin gradually got into the discussion, and said calmly: "The fragrance of roses is very strong."

Gu Xinglang looked at her with raised eyebrows, "Indeed."

Ruan Xueyin nodded, "I smelled it too. If she didn't like the fragrance of roses, she did it on purpose. The smell of medicinal materials is different from that of ordinary medicinal materials, and it's really light. It's mixed with the fragrance of roses, so you can't smell it. Reasonably."

"It's just to keep a certain smell on your body for a long time, unless you apply it intentionally, it can't be done for a day or two."

"That's right. Jing Tingge and I have taken turns to accompany the teacher to take care of the medicine garden these years. Maybe it's because we seldom take part in pharmaceuticals, so the smell doesn't last long. I've been here for more than four months, and the smell has long since disappeared."

Gu Xinglang thought to himself that the orange blossom scent on your body smells very good.But listen to her continue:
"I have never been in the Boiled Rain Palace. Are there any flowers that you think are strange?"

Gu Xinglang thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know much about Hua Zhi, even if I do, I don't necessarily know." He looked at her, "You can try to take a look."

Ruan Xueyin sighed softly, "It's troublesome enough. I'm not interested in these things."

Gu Xinglang was quite surprised: "I thought you people in Pengxi Mountain used to use your brains, counting, thinking, and making plans, and you would feel uncomfortable."

Ruan Xueyin was a little speechless: "You are talking about yourself."

Gu Xinglang smiled: "Being able and being willing are two different things. Do you think I have a choice?"

For some reason, Ruan Xueyin felt that there was a mockery in that smile, even a little sad.

"Are you really not interested in this seat?" She was startled when she said the words.

Gu Xinglang's face darkened slightly: "I think it's ridiculous for you to ask such a question. You have studied history since you were young, and you should know that for the royal family, especially for the king, whether they are rare or not, whether they like it or not, all personal wishes do not exist. .They all give way to state affairs.”

"You say that, I think you are covering up. Sometimes the more you emphasize responsibility, the more unwilling you appear."

Gu Xinglang continued to stare at her.She stared at him too.

When Di Yan appeared outside the door, what he saw was this picture.The atmosphere was weird, he was a little nervous, he hesitated for a moment and said lightly: "Your Majesty, Xu Shi is about to pass, do you want to send Madam Pei back?"

Gu Xinglang collected his expression, and replied quietly: "Send it."

(End of this chapter)