Qingchuan History

Chapter 377 The cloud is in the blue sky and the water is in the bottle

The air stagnates for just a moment.

"Yes."

"After Jing Tingge left," Gu Xinglang said slowly, "I summoned everyone she met during her time in Jidu. Only you and your father were not mentioned."

Chai Yinuo still bowed her head and knelt down.

"Sit back and talk."

"I dare not."

"There are so many things you dare not do now." Gu Xinglang snorted lightly, "It's not missing this one." Shen Sheng said, "Get up."

The heat rises in the early summer afternoon, and the wind brings the humidity of the southern country.Chai Yinuo hesitated for a while, then finally got up and returned to the position just now, feeling that the palms of his hands were also damp, and it was already completely cold.

"It's the minister's fault that he didn't report to the king in time." Naturally, it refers to the fault of not reporting the song after privately seeing the competition, "but father——"

"On the day when Jing Tingge first came, I went to the Mingluan Palace to meet you," Gu Xinglang interrupted, "I will allow her to go wherever she wants, and to see anyone she wants. If she visits the Hushi General's Mansion, it is regarded as my acquiescence. The envoys of friendly countries knock on the door, you should open the door to welcome, there is nothing wrong, let alone say anything.”

The cup of tea is empty.Half a cup of tea soup, after sipping more than ten times before finishing drinking, Gu Xinglang didn't pour himself any more, and started to turn lightly in the empty cup,
"Unless there is something to say, we can only talk behind closed doors and cannot spread it outside, especially it cannot be passed into the Hall of Turning the Lanterns."

"Your Majesty, I dare to use Xiang Shang's head as a guarantee—"

"I didn't ask at that time," Gu Xinglang interrupted again, "I won't ask today either. If you really want to report, wait until I finish."

"Yes."

"Since I returned to the palace, there have been constant remonstrances in the court about Mrs. Pei's favoritism. I just asked you about the posthumous affairs, and you have repeatedly refuted and refused to remonstrate, so you know it well." He raised his eyes, the color of his eyes was uncertain,
"There is trouble and there is also wine, and the drunkard's intentions are not limited to wine."

After saying this, he closed his eyes, his face was clear,

"If you want to play dumb gourd, I won't force it. But last autumn, you and your father would sing court songs separately. I have a way to know, and so can others."

Chai Yinuo's brows moved slightly, and he finally raised his eyes hesitantly, "Your Majesty's meaning——"

"It's not surprising that Jing Tingge acts in a public manner, and blatantly discords or even instigates rebellion when he travels to other countries." Gu Xinglang stopped the cup in his hand,

"Nowadays, there are heated discussions among the people after the establishment of the government, and there is already enough momentum in the court to oppose favoritism. Following this trend, it is imperative to renew the admonition that the harem should not be left without a master for a long time. I am afraid that we will not be able to wait until this month."

It's two different things entirely.First of all, Jing Tingge's going to Qiu Mihui Hussar General's Mansion may be a way of alienation, and then there may be a discussion in the court soon.

Chai Yinuo still bowed his head and stopped talking.As he got older, he became more and more uncertain about the thoughts of the young lord in front of him.

"You can't advise the candidate for succession yourself, others may advise who, there is always a judgment." Gu Xinglang continued, "Now I want to know that there will be at least two sets of advice in the court, which one do you support?"

"What your majesty said, two sets of advice, pardon me for being stupid—"

"Heh." Gu Xinglang smiled suddenly, "You are stupid, I don't know which of these two sets are. Chai Yinuo." He spun the cup again, very fast, and suddenly stopped forcefully, the bottom of the cup hit hard on the ebony table,
"You don't know, I don't have to wake up the person who is pretending to be asleep. Since you want to pretend, do it thoroughly. Sleeping, there is always sleep talking. The Hussar General's House will talk a few words in sleep, and it is right to add to the fun of the drinking party."

After a long silence, Chai Yinuo said, "But according to your majesty's instructions."

"Both of you father and son had a secret meeting for Jing Ting Song, so it is possible to support Mrs. Jin in the selection of the successor."

When entering Shen, the wind is getting stronger and the temperature is getting lower.When Chai Yinuo came out of the main hall of Wanlan, the sycamore trees in the courtyard were already green, and when the real summer came, it would be another year of prosperity.

"Master Xiaochai stay here."

He turned his head when he heard the sound, but it was the inkstone, a tray in his hand, and a colorless glass bottle on it.

"Your Majesty is very pleased with this bottle. It has been kept in the imperial study for many years, and I just showed it to Lord Xiaochai."

Chai Yinuo hurriedly bowed to thank him, and took the glass bottle from the plate with both hands.

It was quite heavy.The bottle is thick and heavy, but it also contains some water.

"The weather is fine today, with white clouds and blue clouds falling." But Diyan said again, "Your Majesty said, Master Xiao Chai can enjoy the beautiful scenery and leave the palace slowly."

The sky is clear, and the water in the bottle is radiant and soft, which is very suitable for ordinary clothes in azure color.Chai Yinuo was holding half a bottle of clear water, followed by two palace servants out of the Turning Waves Palace, walking very slowly in compliance with the holy order, but he had no intention of admiring the beautiful scenery.

Then he still went westward, and planned to go out on the road away from the Palace of Foreign Ministers, but within two steps, he ran into Ji Wanling head-on.

"Mrs. Yu."

He stopped to make sure the distance was in order.

"Master Xiao Chai." Ji Wanling nodded, "Long time no see."

"Yes. The minister was called into the Wanlan Hall to discuss matters today."

The bottle of clear water was being held between the two hands, and the sun was shining, and colorful light spots flashed on the body of the glass bottle.

"Your Majesty also rewarded you with something." She naturally recognized this bottle, which was placed on the ebony case in the imperial study.

"Yes."

Give a bottle, or give a word.Enough is enough for him.

"Master Xiao Chai is talking less and less these days." Ji Wanling said softly.

"The courtiers are in the outer court, and the madam is in the harem." He paused, "It is against the rules to have a formal conversation with the madam at this moment."

"Young playmate, it's rare to meet. Your Majesty is lenient, and you won't blame me." I don't know if it's because of the distance, her voice is particularly watered down,
"Is everything alright in the house? There have been few contacts in the past few years. My lord has married a lovely wife and is happy to be a father, and he has never visited the house to congratulate him."

The Xiangguo Mansion congratulates each other with generous gifts, and she is talking about herself.

And in the past few years, it specifically refers to the incident from the Fengting incident to her entry into the palace.Others may not understand it, but Chai Yinuo understands every word.

"Thank you madam for your concern. Everything is fine."

"Heroes are lazy in peacetime. My lord is very lucky. I can retreat from the battlefield, and then there will be endless glory and children and grandchildren." She paused, "Many people do not have such a blessing. My lord must cherish it."

Chai Yinuo was silent.

"Thank you Madam for your suggestion. Madam is the same." He hesitated, and finally said in a deep voice:

"The road behind you can only look back, you can't go back. The scenery ahead is beautiful, Madam looked back for too long, it's time to move forward."

In the sunlight, Ji Wanling's soft and white face seemed to be clouded,
"Has your lord stopped looking back?"

"Never look back, nor forget each other."

She didn't say another word for a while.

Chai Yinuo waited for a moment, bowed and prepared to leave, when suddenly he heard a crisp voice coming from far and near:
"Those who thought they were going to die forever and never get in touch with each other still have a friendly relationship with each other."

It was Gu Chunfeng, dressed in pale yellow, as pretty as a spring warbler, hopping over, followed by Shen Ji.

"Your Highness." As soon as the etiquette started, Chai Yinuo turned around and bowed.

"Excuse me." Gu Chunfeng responded, seeing the glass bottle in the opponent's arms, "Isn't this the one in the imperial study?"

"Returning to Your Highness, it is indeed a gift from the emperor."

"I'll see you off." Chunfeng nodded seriously, and squinted for a while, "Why is there still water?"

"Returning to Your Highness, it is also a gift from the emperor."

Gu Chunfeng blinked, confused, and turned to Ji Wanling with a half-smile: "Are you waiting here for him? Are you able to talk again?"

(End of this chapter)