Feng Qing Shaoyi

Chapter 19 Rescue
And Empress Chunhui and Concubine Wen Gui are really chatting like sisters, if not because everyone knows that there is some discord between the crown prince and King Jin, they would really believe this scene.

"Sister, thank you for helping me come here this time. In fact, it is enough to ask the maids to help you. You have a noble status, so why do you have to do all the trivial things yourself." Empress Chunhui smiled kindly.

Concubine Wen Gui held Empress Chunhui's hand affectionately, and said with a charming smile: "Sister, what are you talking about, concubine and sister are as close as sisters, no matter how noble the status of concubine is, it can't compare to sister, right, if you can help sister It is a blessing for a concubine to do something." Then she turned to look at the maid behind Chunhui Empress, and smiled sweetly, "My younger sister must be better than the maid, my sister has a body of ten thousand gold, how can a maid understand her heart."

Empress Chunhui held onto Concubine Wen Gui instead, smiling dignifiedly and tenderly.

Qi Ze looked at Concubine Wen Gui and couldn't help clicking his tongue. He didn't expect that Concubine Wen Gui could bear it so much. She has an excellent son and equal power. She can completely compete with Empress Chunhui. She didn't expect that she would take the initiative to be inferior. A son like Murong Xiu.

Autumn comes quietly, the calm lake is sparkling, the autumn wind is rustling, the willow branches rise with the wind, the wicker hangs down and floats on the lake, splashing a little bit of water, and there are layers of ripples. The fallen leaves are gone.

The chrysanthemums are in full bloom in the frost in autumn, in various poses and with different expressions, colorful, clustered together, crowded together, like delicate little lanterns, the rustling autumn wind seems to carry the unique elegant fragrance of chrysanthemums.

After the banquet started, a lady of the official family said: "The empress, the imperial concubine, the scenery is so beautiful, why don't we walk around the Qiuyue Garden together, and the scenery bestowed by heaven will not be wasted."

Empress Chunhui was very happy after hearing this, and said to Concubine Wen Gui, "Sister, what do you think of this proposal?"

Concubine Wen Gui also smiled and replied: "Of course, the beautiful scenery is beautiful but no one is watching it. In the end, I can only enjoy it alone. If I can go to other places in Qiuyue Garden, I really won't waste this beautiful scenery."

Everyone knows that Emperor Zhaozheng loved Concubine Wen Gui even more. Although he treated Empress Chunhui well, in the end it was just an emperor's respect for the queen of a country, not favor.Otherwise, how could Concubine Wen Gui have a son, Murong Xiu, and Princess Yongning, Murong Jia, a daughter, while Empress Chunhui only had a son, Murong Sheng.

Empress Chunhui looks graceful and dignified, not bad in appearance, but she is still a little bit worse than Concubine Wen Gui's coquettish beauty.Concubine Wen Gui is insinuating that Empress Chunhui is beautiful but does not please Emperor Zhaozheng, just like the flowers that no one appreciates, they can only admire themselves in the end.

After hearing this, Qi Ze sighed a little. It turned out that being as close as sisters and Ren Rang were all pretending. After talking about it, Empress Chunhui and Concubine Wen were all secretly mocking each other.Thinking about it, their sons are all rivals, and the relationship between the two mothers will be better.

Empress Chunhui is not stupid, she can control the Phoenix seal and manage the six palaces, so she naturally has her own means.Hearing Concubine Wen Gui's sarcasm, she remained calm and said with a smile, "Although the scenery is beautiful, it's all wild flowers outside, so it can't be compared with the beloved peonies inside the house."

This sentence is insinuating that no matter how favored Concubine Wen Gui is, it is just the wild flowers outside being trampled on at will, not as good as the beautiful peonies in the house. on a par.

After hearing this, Concubine Wen Gui was not in a hurry, "Wildflowers are not loved by others, but there are people who cherish them. Whether it is wildflowers or peonies, as long as someone loves them, they are all good flowers."

This is insinuating that even if Empress Chunhui is a noble peony, it is useless for Emperor Zhaozheng not to like her. Even if she is a wild flower, Emperor Zhaozheng does not like it very much.

Everyone lowered their heads and pretended not to hear the two empresses fighting with overtones.Seeing that Empress Chunhui couldn't speak, she closed her mouth tightly in fear. The official wife who asked to see the scenery just now also lowered her head, her body trembling in fear.

The surrounding area was very quiet, there was nothing to say for a while, the air seemed to be condensed, and it was difficult to even breathe.This oppressive atmosphere makes people feel a little breathless.

Qi Ze quietly raised his head and looked at Murong Sheng and Murong Xiu. The two were drinking tea leisurely and contentedly, and they didn't say anything to help, as if everything that happened around them had nothing to do with them.Maybe these two people think that this is just a tongue-in-cheek fight between women, and it won't make a difference. Even if they lose, they won't lose a piece of meat, and it won't change anything.

After a long time, I heard Queen Chunhui laughing and saying: "Sister Guifei is right, as long as someone loves it, it is a good flower. Just like this golden chrysanthemum, which does not bloom in spring to compete for beauty, but blooms in autumn when it is proud of snow and frost. Just like that."

After hearing this, Qi Ze wanted to applaud Empress Chunhui, whether she admired herself or pityed herself, she did not fight against Hundred Flowers, because she was the king of Hundred Flowers and sat in the back seat that Concubine Wen Gui wanted most.

After hearing this, Concubine Wen Gui's face changed slightly, but she still smiled and said: "My sister is right, my concubine also loves the chrysanthemums that are proud of the snow and frost." After that, she looked at everyone, "Look, we two sisters have been watching Said, I ignored others. Sister, let's take everyone to visit Qiuyue Garden!"

Empress Chunhui was in a good mood because she was slightly better, so she agreed: "Yes, we sisters are having such a good chat, I forgot that there are others." After that, she got up and took everyone away.

Concubine Wen Gui still supported Empress Chunhui carefully as she walked, as if she was really afraid that Empress Chunhui would fall.Empress Chunhui also walked happily with the wind in her heart, looking more radiant than when she came here.

Because the man didn't have much interest in visiting the garden, after walking for a while, Murong Sheng and Murong Xiu proposed to go back to have a rest. Empress Chunhui also readily agreed, and said to the ladies of the government that if you are tired from shopping, you can Go back and rest.

Qi Ze also came back with Murong Sheng and the others, because there were many princes from aristocratic families who were courting the royal family, for a while, the crown prince and King Jin were surrounded.Qi Ze was also so bored that he went to rest in the gazebo on the lake to escape the group of people laughing hypocritically.

Sitting in the gazebo, enjoying the cool breeze and sipping herbal tea, life is free, comfortable and peaceful.Before Qi Ze had enjoyed enough, she saw Murong Xiu walking up the steps of the gazebo. Because of his high status, it was difficult for her to ignore him, so she got up and gave Murong Xiu a salute.

"My minister has met His Royal Highness King Jin."

"Excuse me." Murong Xiu glanced at her, then walked to the seat where Qi Ze was sitting just now.

Because of the rules, when the royals were sitting, they could only stand aside as courtiers.Therefore, Qi Ze consciously stood behind Murong Xiu, fearing that he would offend the King of Jin.

But Murong Xiu changed a cup, took a sip leisurely, and said, "Don't be so formal, sit down." Then he pointed to the opposite chair.

Qi Ze sat down opposite Murong Xiu as he said, and as soon as he sat down, he heard Murong Xiu's voice.

"Qi Ze? Right? This should be our first meeting." Murong Xiu put down his teacup and said calmly.

"Yes."

Seeing Qi Ze's concise response, he couldn't help but look up at Qi Ze.After a long time, he said, "Sure enough, he is Qi Yun's son, and he looks somewhat similar to him."

Qi Ze smiled but didn't answer, Murong Xiu also said to himself: "This time the matter of the Jin family and the matter of accepting bribes in the imperial examination a few months ago are all your fault!"

Qi Ze's heart tightened, Murong Xiu really knew, and he said it so straightforwardly.Knowing that, what would he do?Without Qi Ze thinking about it, Murong Xiu had already expressed his attitude.

"Qi Yun is dead, your life in Qi Mansion is not easy." After that, he raised his eyes to look at Qi Ze, his eyes were full of confidence in winning, "Don't you want to have a chance? If you turn over, no one dares to bully you." Opportunity."

It seems to be trying to win her over, but she doesn't think it's a good thing, no matter what it is, it has two sides, she joined Murong Xiu's faction, which helped her a lot, and she also lives very well in the Qi family, with ease.But at the same time, she has to bear the risk that Murong Xiu brought her, she will win and lose, and once she makes a decision, there is no turning back.

It would be great if Murong Xiu ascended the throne, but if she did not ascend the throne, it would be a catastrophe for her.She didn't think that Murong Xiu would definitely win in the end, and she would never do anything she was not sure about.

Although in the end she will definitely choose one of the factions, but not now.With Murong Xiu's help, her life in the Qi family will definitely be very good, but with her current strength, it is not difficult to live in the Qi family, and there is no need for her to push herself to a dead end.

"Your Highness, Wei Chen is doing very well in the Qi family. Grandpa, uncle and elder brother all treat me very well. No one dares to bully Wei Chen now, and there is no need to turn over."

Hearing Qi Ze's faint voice, Murong Xiu felt a little surprised, he thought Qi Ze would not refuse, but he did not expect him to refuse so simply, without any hesitation.And it was the first time for him to be rejected by others like this. Before that, even if someone wanted to refuse, they didn't dare to make a sound under his coercion. Unexpectedly, Qi Ze refused in such a pressure-free way, without any fear of his revenge.

"If you refuse so simply, you won't be afraid of the king's revenge behind your back."

"I believe that the prince will not, the prince is not the kind of villain who cheats behind the scenes." Qi Ze smiled lightly, Murong Xiu is not the one who cheats behind the scenes, who else is?But she couldn't easily join, so she refused, and she couldn't hesitate at all, or else she would be caught by him and it would be over.

Murong Xiu saw that she was confident, but on the contrary, he would have scruples and dare not take action easily. She did have an element of gambling in it, but half of the chances were that she was right, and even if she was wrong, there was room for maneuver.But if it is a mistake to directly join the bet, there is no room for relaxation. How can the royal people be soft-hearted.

After hearing this, Murong Xiu laughed and said: "You are wrong, this king will take revenge behind your back." After that, he looked at Qi Ze and said: "However, if you have any difficulties, you can come to this king for help, this king also cherishes talents man of."

Hearing this, Qi Ze secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that she made the right bet.Although this entangled attitude with Murong Xiu is a bit dangerous, but compared with others, it is the best result.

At the same time, on the side of the deep lake, there were two young girls talking, one was bright and proud, and the other was simple and cute with smart eyes.

"Sister Youyi, do you think this hairpin of mine looks good? Just now I looked at the hair accessories of the ladies and didn't wear mine." As he said, he helped the hairpin on his head to see if the ladies wore this hairpin. The hairpin was secretly worn while visiting the garden.

Xu Youyi glanced at it lightly, then said: "Really? That's great." After saying that, she wanted to leave.But when Wang Rongxin pulled his arm, the strength was quite strong, and the pinched arm hurt.Xu Youyi got a little angry, stared at Wang Rongxin, and shouted: "Wang Rongxin, what are you going to do?"

Wang Rongxin looked up at Xu Youyi's face, "Sister Youyi, I didn't want to do anything. It's just that you have such a beautiful face. If His Royal Highness Jin Wang sees it, you say, His Royal Highness Jin Wang will like your face." ?"

"What did you say, His Royal Highness Jin?" Xu Youyi looked at Wang Rongxin who lowered his head, feeling vigilant, "So you like His Highness Jin, how do I know what His Royal Highness Jin likes?" As he spoke, he broke free from the strength of Wang Rongxin's hand It's even bigger, "If you want to know? You can try to find His Royal Highness King Jin. What's the use of you looking for me?"

Unexpectedly, Wang Rongxin's strength in grabbing Xu Youyi became stronger, and Xu Youyi's white and tender skin was covered with bruises. "But I dare not, but sister Youyi can try."

Xu Youyi immediately exerted all his strength and freed his arm, "What do you mean? What do you want me to do? Besides, His Royal Highness King Jin is not here." After finishing speaking, she wanted to leave.

But when she saw Wang Rongxin looking at the gazebo in the distance, her heart skipped a beat, she couldn't help but look, and saw a man in an indigo brocade suit, she couldn't help being stunned, she didn't even notice that Wang Rongxin came behind her.

"Sister Youyi, have you seen it? Can you try it for your sister?" As he spoke, a hint of sternness flashed in his eyes, and his voice seemed to come from the depths of a deep valley. .After Xu Youyi recovered, it was too late.

Wang Rongxin pushed from behind, pushing Xu Youyi into the lake.Xu Youyi wanted to avoid it, but was pushed down by the force behind her, her body couldn't help leaning forward, and she fell to the bottom of the green and clear lake like a whirlpool.

"Help my sister try and see if His Royal Highness King Jin will save you?"

Accompanied by Wang Rongxin's sinister voice, there was also a loud sound of diving.The splash of water covered Wang Rongxin's happy face.

"Help, I can't swim." Xu Youyi's terrified voice sounded, and the water splashed by her seemed to engulf the girl.

"Help, come and save Younger Sister Youyi. Come, someone." Wang Rongxin yelled from the side.

Qi Ze heard the sound of something falling into the water, and Murong Xiu looked so calm, as if he didn't hear it, originally she didn't want to care about it, but the girl who saw falling into the water was the one who was peeking at her from behind a tree , and I don't know what's going on with that sense of familiarity. Thinking that maybe she knew him, she jumped off the gazebo with light work.

Seeing this, Murong Xiu couldn't help squinting his eyes, and jumped out of the gazebo after Qi Ze.

Xu Youyi felt that there was water all around her, and there was no place to rely on. It was as if an invisible hand was holding her at the bottom of the lake, and she couldn't help but panic. When she was strong, she felt a burst of warmth.

The body was hugged by someone and wrapped in a black cloak. The tip of the nose was full of a clear and cold fragrance, which was actually very pleasant.Xu Youyi couldn't help looking up, it was the man she was watching secretly from behind the tree today, his cold and indifferent eyes fixed on her, which made her no longer afraid for a while.

Afterwards, Xu Youyi felt the wind whistling mercilessly in her ears, and her already drenched body became even colder, so she couldn't help but burrowed into the cloak.After the man saw it, he also tucked the cloak in, wrapping her more tightly.

It was very warm in the cloak, but Xu Youyi felt warmer in her heart, her face also became very hot for no reason, and her body was no longer cold.

When he reached the shore of the lake, Qi Ze slowly put Xu Youyi down by the tree, and made her lean against the tree. When Mrs. Xu saw it, she ran to the girl's side and wiped Xu Youyi's face with a handkerchief.Because Qi Ze rescued Xu Youyi in time and wrapped Xu Youyi in a cloak, no one saw the girl's body, and her innocence was preserved.

Murong Xiu had already run to the shore of the lake with his lightness kung fu, and when he saw Qi Ze saving someone, he couldn't help saying, "I didn't expect you to be so enthusiastic."

Qi Ze just smiled lightly.

Wang Rongxin, who was next to him, saw Murong Xiu, and quickly walked to his side, lowered his head and said shyly, "His Royal Highness Xie Jin and this young master saved Younger Sister Youyi. My daughter is..."

Before Wang Rongxin finished speaking, Murong Xiu turned around and said, "You're welcome." Without even looking at her, he left.

Qi Ze sighed and glanced at Wang Rongxin, just now she and Murong Xiu had seen it clearly, and knew that it was the young girl who pushed him down, and the reason was just to get Murong Xiu's attention.Qi Ze doesn't understand the others, but for a ruler like Murong Xiu who is in a high position and is used to controlling everything, what he hates most when women play tricks on him is this kind of low-level cleverness.

It is estimated that this girl will not be able to get what she wants in the future, and Murong Xiu doesn't bother to ask for such a woman.

And Wang Rongxin was also very angry and sad when he saw Murong Xiu ignoring her like this. Looking at Murong Xiu's back, he stomped his feet angrily, Xu Youyi didn't even look at her, and turned and left.

Seeing that Xu Youyi was fine, Mrs. Xu breathed a sigh of relief, seeing that her own daughter fell into the lake and startled her, but luckily she was rescued.She also basically maintained the calmness that an official's wife should have, she didn't cry and shouted, and hurried over to thank Qi Ze.

"Thanks to this son for saving me."

"It should be, it's a matter of little effort. Now I'd better send it back to the mansion quickly and make some ginger soup, don't get sick." Qi Ze glanced at Xu Youyi's flushed face, thinking that he had caught a cold and was about to get a cold, so he reminded her Mrs. Xu.

Mrs. Xu also seemed to have regained her senses, and hurriedly asked someone to carry Xu Youyi out of the palace.Seeing that nothing was wrong, Qi Ze left.

On the other side of the lake, there were two people watching all this, especially when they saw Qi Ze and Murong Xiu jumping down from the gazebo, one of the men's eyes showed a hostility that had never been seen before.

"Have you really made up your mind?" The man's voice was still gentle, as if the hostility in his eyes just now had never existed.

"It's decided." Another man raised his head, "His Royal Highness."

(End of this chapter)