late night song

Chapter 291
After staying at Sanhang Academy for a few days, Ling Buhuo was very busy and frequently visited his master Yao Lingzi. Chang Leshui specialized in medicine, and Gu Yuchu's constant presence would only be a hindrance.

She had nothing to do, so she wanted to see Master Xuan Lai, but just halfway up the mountain, Gu Fan seemed to know that she was about to attack suddenly, and intercepted her halfway.

Gu Fan persuaded her that Xuan Lai was very busy and had no time to receive foreign guests, but she still insisted on going up the mountain. After all, Xuan Lai was Lan Ye's biological mother, and it didn't matter that she was elsewhere. Since she came to the academy, she naturally wanted to see her.

The two of them circled around for a while, and then a young man in a green shirt slowly walked toward them from the mountain.

Gu Yuchu took a closer look and saw that the young man in green shirt was none other than Lejia Pengkang, the last little king of the Lejia royal family who had worked hard to revive Hehe's national prestige, but in the end made a mistake and put all the people in the country in dire straits.

He has grown a lot thinner, and between his brows and eyes, he no longer has the high-spiritedness that he once pointed out. Instead, there is a loneliness and indifference like the evening breeze in the summer forest.

"Lejia..."

Before Gu Yuchu could call out his name, Lejia Pengkang conveyed Xuan Lai's message with an expressionless face.

"Master Xuanlai said she is very good. You don't have to worry about her, and there is no need to come here to visit." He paused for a moment before he dared to look Gu Yuchu in the eyes, and then smiled lightly, which was considered a greeting from an old friend.

"Understood." Gu Yuchu replied softly. Facing an old friend who was a stranger to her, she didn't know what to say.

The young man in green shirt did not want to say anything, and then took out a list of medicinal materials from his wide sleeves and handed it to Gu Fan, and then said: "Master said, when you come back within two months, prepare some of the medicinal materials in this list. "

"Okay." Gu Fan nodded and responded without any extra words.

"I'll send you off not far then." Lejia Pengkang politely cupped his hands and turned around to go up the mountain.

Gu Yuchu looked at his back and saw that his seemingly normal legs were still stumbling slightly while climbing.After all, she had severed the tendons and hamstrings with her own hands. No matter how superb Xuan Lai's medical skills were, it would be impossible for her to recover as before. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but begin to feel that she was being too cruel to a teenage boy.

"Has he always been like this?"

"It's better than this on weekdays. I occasionally talk and laugh. Maybe it's because I saw you." Gu Fan didn't lie and told the truth.

"Ok."

Everything happens for a reason.

He should swallow the evil consequences of the evil he sows himself and cannot blame others.

Gu Yuchu persuaded himself, shook his head helplessly, turned around and walked down the mountain.

Gu Fan followed her, looking down at the list Xuan Lai had sent.

But before he had taken two steps, Gu Yuchu suddenly turned around and asked him: "You didn't just return to the academy two days before me, so why are you leaving again? I didn't say I was coming, so why are you not surprised at all?"

"Brother-in-law said that you wanted to go back to Dongqi for a visit, so he just wanted to take me with him, the flying pigeon letter I just received a few days ago." Gu Fan shrugged and explained.

Gu Yuchu looked back at Le Jia Pengkang's back and stopped worrying about it.

Speaking of Dong Qi, indeed, they haven't gone back for a long time.

"Why didn't he say to take Shu Yuan with him? I still want to take him back to see Yu Xin."

"Shu Yuan will meet us at the Huaishan Ferry in Lingshui in seven days."

Facing Gu Yuchu's question, Gu Fan smiled slyly.

All of this, even if she didn't say anything, that person had thought about it for him.

"So, we are setting off today?" Gu Yuchu glanced sideways at Gu Fan and accepted that his arrangements were clear.

"Yes, otherwise why would I be in such a hurry to go down the mountain?"

"Duimen, are you busy with something important recently? I see you are all quite busy. Why are you all suddenly free?"

"Teacher Ancestor re-edited the medical book and asked several of his proud disciples to help correct it and give some suggestions. Master Xuan Lai wrote the book, and my brother-in-law improvised some help. I, a junior apprentice, was not even qualified to start, so I had to go out into the world to buy some medicinal materials. "

"alright."

Gu Yuchu felt vaguely that something was wrong, but he didn't know what was wrong. He couldn't find anything out after asking, so he didn't take it seriously.Then, they said goodbye to Chang Leshui, and the three of them left the academy that day and headed to Dongqi.

Seven days later, they met Shuyuan again at the Huaishan Ferry in Lingshui, and then took a boat south to Qidu City.

The spring in the south is much softer and warmer than that in Yunjing. The flowers in Qidu are in full bloom and extremely fragrant.

People wearing only single clothes were walking through the bustling market. After the four of them arrived at their destination, they walked around casually. Gu Yuchu proposed to treat everyone to Yipinju's peach blossom roast goose, which made Gu Fan's mouth water with nostalgia.

The four of them sat on the second floor of the restaurant and ordered a pot of peach blossom stuffed rice, paired with freshly baked roast goose dipped in peach blossom sauce. It was so delicious that even the picky Ling Buhuo nodded.

But just as they were about to leave after paying the money, a fat man with a gold ring around his neck stopped them.

Gu Yuchu instinctively became alert, but the fat man grabbed Ling Buhuo's hand and shouted excitedly: "Brother Xiao, how come you don't remember to come back to see me after all these years!"

"Exceptor Wu, if I remember correctly, it should have been five or six years ago, and your Yipinju business is still so good."

"Thanks to your advice, brother, we can keep our gold-lettered brand with genuine products."

"I ate this roast goose, and the taste didn't change at all."

Ling Buhuo was hugged and greeted by this man. Gu Fan showed an expression of disbelief and kept biting his ears with Gu Yuchu, speculating about their relationship, while Shu Yuan looked calm.

"How long do you plan to stay when you come back this time? I have prepared a wing for you, and I will cover all food, drinks, accommodation and transportation." The slightly fat man waved his hand, very generously.

"It's estimated that we'll be staying for a month and a half. Now that we've met, please help me prepare three first-class guest rooms for us. We'll have to bear all the expenses ourselves."

"Why are you being polite to me? You're fine, little brother. You've grown a lot older."

The fat man was slightly surprised when he heard that there were three guest rooms. He patted Ling Buhuo on the shoulder, said hello to Shu Yuan, and then kept looking at Gu Yuchu who was standing aside.

"Are these younger siblings, who were there in the dimly lit water street? Brother Xiao is so capable!"

He thought for a long time and suddenly realized.

"Executive member Wu."

Gu Yuchu responded with a smile. He didn't say much except for due courtesy, but he also had some understanding in his heart, while Gu Fan still had a confused look on his face, trying to remember something.

Ling Buhuo smiled and nodded, and then asked Member Wu: "Is the Water Street Lantern Festival still held every year?"

"Of course! We also hold four events a year with seasonal themes. No, what a coincidence, the Spring Lantern Festival will be in a few days, you can have a good time shopping. Okay, you are tired from traveling, you go to the wing to rest for a while Rest, I will host a banquet for you all tonight."

"Then we should be respectful rather than obedient."

The four of them said goodbye to Wu Yuanwai for the time being, and were then led to the side room. But before Gu Yuchu and Ling Buhuo could sit down, Gu Fan barged in, while Shu Yuan leaned against the door with his arms in his hands and watched the excitement.

"After the First World War, why didn't you come to me in Qidu City when you were in Qidu City?" Gu Fan learned the ins and outs of the matter from Shu Yuan. He was a little angry and came to ask.

"What are you doing? You haven't even started yet, and your wings are stiff?" Ling Buhuo glanced at him sideways and said impatiently.

"We've all seen the polo club at the imperial censor's house, and a quick glance out of the city gate. Why didn't I think of it at that time!" Gu Fan frowned, feeling very regretful.

"There are also water street lanterns. We are following you two all the way." Shu Yuan added in a jealous manner, mocking him for being late.

"He changed his appearance in the military camp and came to Qidu to show his true face. How could you recognize him? Don't be stupid."

When Gu Yuchu spoke, Gu Fan suddenly nodded heavily and accepted the explanation calmly.

Then, Ben, who was still good at seducing the woman, suddenly changed his face, ran towards Shuyuan, grabbed his lapel, and scolded: "You little bastard, you didn't tell me you were in Qidu, you avoided me, you followed me All the way, huh? Just thinking about it makes me angry."

"I've explained it to you many times, why did I fall out again?" Shu Yuan said helplessly, leaning forward.

"I will hit you once if I think of it!"

Gu Yuchu was hammering and pinching, but Shu Yuan just yelled and refused to hide. Gu Fan followed to help, and the three of them started to make trouble again. Ling Buhuo looked at the three siblings who were in a hurry, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

In the evening, several banquet tables were set up outside Wu Yuan, and many old friends were invited to greet Ling Buhuo. The fight really shocked them. Gu Yuchu said that it was inconvenient for her to attend when men were socializing, so she took advantage of the night to quietly come down alone. Sneak into Dongqi Palace.

Based on the information in Gu Yuxin's previous letters and the map Ling Buhuo gave her, she successfully entered the Chonghua Palace where Gu Yuxin lived.

The bedroom in the palace was empty, but just by looking at the plum blossom jewelry on the dressing table, Gu Yuchu knew that he had gone to the right place.Nowadays, Qi Ji has not established a queen, Gu Yuxin is in the position of a noble concubine, and has two daughters and one son. Her honor and favor in the harem are stable and her status is stable.

As the name suggests, the Chonghua Palace where she lives is luxuriously and beautifully decorated. Just looking at her residence, one can tell that her sister is living a good life, which comforts Gu Yuchu a lot.

After about an hour of burning the incense, there was movement outside the palace. Gu Yuchu cautiously hid under the curtains. He didn't feel relieved until he confirmed that the voices were only those of women and children.

"Mom, the jade meatballs tonight are really delicious. Can't Feng'er take two more bites if he wants?" said a baby boy with a milky voice.

"Little brother, just come back and tell your mother what you like to eat, but don't let anyone find out what you like outside." A slightly older girl's voice replied.

"Yu'er, dear, your eldest sister is right. When you leave your mother's palace, you must be vigilant at all times and learn to protect yourself."

It was Gu Yuxin's voice, and Gu Yuchu smiled unconsciously.

"Nian'er, why are you always looking so lazy today? Didn't you sleep last night?" Gu Yuxin's voice sounded again.

"Last night I went to see my father. He promised to count the stars with me, but he ended up very late. I was afraid that he would send someone back when I fell asleep, so I didn't dare to close my eyes." Another A girl replied, giving her a slap in the face. From the sound of her voice, she estimated that she was not much older than a little boy.

"Hey, who are you? Why have I never seen you?"

Before Gu Yuxin could react, the chubby boy walked to the inner hall and found Gu Yuchu hiding behind the curtain.

"Xiao Yu'er, I'm your aunt." Gu Yuchu squatted down with a smile and gently scratched his little face.

"Sister!" Gu Yuxin heard the long-lost voice and walked into the inner hall in two or three steps. She was so surprised that she couldn't help but shed tears.

"Good, good, stop crying, keep your voice down, I came in secretly." Gu Yuchu hugged his sister and comforted her quickly.

"Are you the martial arts master aunt that my mother always mentioned?" A seven or eight-year-old girl stood in front of the two sisters. Her delicate face was exactly the same as her beautiful mother.

"That's right! It's me! If my guess is correct, you are Xiao Xing'er, right?" Gu Yuchu lost his modesty and winked at the girl.

"No wonder, the palace is heavily guarded, and my aunt can sneak into the Chonghua Palace without anyone noticing. It seems that mother didn't lie to us." The girl nodded, with a calm face, and forced a smile, which was very cool.

"I've seen you." Another girl, about five or six years old, approached Gu Yuchu, observed her for a long time, and said firmly.

"Nian'er has seen me?" Gu Yuchu squatted down again, pointed at his nose, and asked with a smile, "Where is it?"

"In my father's palace, there is a portrait of a woman dancing with a sword. My father said it was a Yaochi Heavenly General. I think he looks very similar to my aunt." Nian'er answered innocently, not realizing the corners of her mother's mouth. The bitterness.

"I don't think it's the same at all!" The girl named Xing'er immediately retorted with a cold face.

"Damn it, Nian'er praises my aunt too much. My aunt is not as good-looking as your mother." Gu Yuchu looked up at his sister awkwardly and changed the subject.

"Xing'er, Nian'er, Yu'er, come and meet your aunt." Gu Yuxin didn't want to dwell on this. She wiped away her tears and gathered her children to salute Gu Yuchu.

The children were very sensible, but Gu Yuchu was a little embarrassed. She quickly took out a few gifts from her arms and gave them to them.

A pair of ruby ​​safety buckle blonde hairpins, a pair of ice emerald star pendants, and a pair of pure gold rattles inlaid with gems.

The children were not very surprised when they received the gift, but they thanked them politely and held it carefully in their hands.

"These are a little thought from aunt and uncle. Uncle can't choose gifts, and aunt was lazy and prepared another one exactly the same. Don't mind." Gu Yuchu explained with squinted eyes. Seeing that the children were so sensible, he smiled happily.

"Where is Jingheng? Is he here too?" When he heard the word uncle, Gu Yuxin's eyes flashed and he asked quickly.

"Come here, live in the city. It's more dangerous for two people to break into the palace at night, so I didn't tell him that the Spring Water Street Lantern Festival will be in a few days. Is there any way for you to get out of the palace? He also wants to see you. "

"Of course there is!"

Gu Yuxin unconsciously touched her belly and replied cheerfully. Only then did Gu Yuchu see the clues and asked in surprise:
"But again?"

"Well, it's been almost five months." She nodded with a smile, her face full of happiness.

"If I had known, I would have brought Jing Heng with me! How can you run around while pregnant!" Gu Yuchu felt very regretful.

"Five months is the most stable time. I think my sister and brother came at the right time. It would not be convenient for me to be earlier or later. The three of us are reunited. I will definitely leave the palace on the day of the Water Street Lantern Festival." Gu Yu Xin didn't take it seriously and held her sister's hand without letting go, insisting on keeping the appointment.

"Children, it's getting late. You go back to the nanny and have a rest first. Your aunt and I still have a lot to talk about. Please don't tell anyone that your aunt is here. Remember."

The children nodded and then went out the door sensibly.At the same time, Gu Yuxin and her personal maid winked. The maid nodded and withdrew to guard the outside of the palace.

"Sister, why did you come to see Xin'er!" There was no one else in the hall, and Gu Yuxin let her emotions run wild and cried even harder.

"I have been fighting for several years before I have some time off. It's my fault for leaving you here alone."

"I chose this path myself, but I didn't expect that I would be so far away from my sister."

Gu Yuxin shook her head and recalled the past. She thought that she and her sister would be together with that man forever, but she didn't expect that her sister would be so dismissive of the situation between the three of them.

"You are always braver and calmer than me." Gu Yuchu patted her shoulder, "I can see that he treats you very well. You should be happy."

"Did sister get what she wanted? I heard that Prince Beiling was an extremely ridiculous and romantic person in the past. Why can't it be him instead of being such a person?" Gu Yuxin did not directly mention Qi Jian's name, but the meaning was self-evident.

"Prince Beiling is not like what the rumors say. He treats me very well. You don't have to worry about me." Gu Yuchu didn't want to explain too much to her. After all, only he knew best whether it was worth it or not.

Gu Yu smiled knowingly. She knew very well what it was like to drink water and know the warmth and coldness of oneself. Whether their respective choices were right or wrong, good or bad, it seemed that there was nothing wrong with them now. important.

"Is Gu Nanxi still against you as always?" Gu Yuchu asked the unruly princess casually, worried about his sister's situation in the harem.

"The two of us fought from the mansion to the harem, and we have run out of fresh energy for a long time. There are so many new people in the harem, and she has no time to pay attention to me, an old man." Gu Yuxin sneered, laughing at the excuse. The persistent princess also laughed at her naivety.

"For the sake of your children, you still have to protect yourself." Gu Yuchu nodded and warned him again and again.

"Both the inside and outside of Chonghua Hall were hand-picked by Brother Jian, so there is no need to worry. As for the ones outside, Brother Jian will take care of the balance. If we don't conflict with each other, we can still get by."

Gu Yuxin still felt deeply happy when she mentioned how special Qi Jie treated her. However, the person who treated her special could not completely belong to her. Thinking of this, she always felt regretful and helpless.

"Stop talking about these boring things. I am trapped in the palace every day. My sister should tell me some exciting things outside." She changed the subject.

Gu Yuchu also felt that it was boring to always hold on to the past and people from the past, so he turned to chat with his sister about his experiences and interesting stories in external battles in the past few years, and shared his insights.

Before I knew it, more than an hour had passed, and the moon had risen very high.However, unexpectedly, Qi frame suddenly came to Chonghua Hall.

The maid kowtowed loudly outside the palace, which made Gu Yuxin feel at a loss. The Holy Emperor was visiting, and there must be guards outside to protect her. It would not be a wise choice for her sister to hide away now.Gu Yuchu asked her to stay calm, while he quickly flew up to the rafter.

But what was even more surprising was that when the little princess Nian'er was about to push the door in, she intercepted her father.

"Nian'er, it's so late, why aren't you sleeping?" Qi Jian knelt down, touched his daughter's porcelain doll-like face, and smiled lovingly.

"Father said that he would count the stars with his son."

"The night is so late that all the stars have fallen asleep."

"No!" the little girl replied angrily, not caring whether her father was an emperor who ruled the world.

Qi Jian was not angry, and his smile became brighter. He accidentally caught a glimpse of the emerald star pendant tied around his daughter's waist, fiddled with it twice, and then coaxed:
"Look, the stars knew that Nian'er was sleepy, so they fell from the sky to accompany Nian'er, right?"

"No. This is a gift from Yaochi Tianjiang." The little princess held her arms and said seriously.

Qi Lianben still felt that his daughter was cute. The next second he frowned and stood up suddenly. He saw that the palace door was closed tightly and Gu Yuxin did not come out to greet her. He seemed to have noticed something.

At this moment, Gu Yuxin opened the door from the inside. Although he was smiling broadly, he still couldn't hide his panic.

"Your Majesty, why do you come to me so late?"

She rarely called herself this. Qi Jian looked at her but said nothing, and had no intention of going in.

He paused and replied calmly: "I'm passing by, come and take a look at the children. I have some important matters to deal with, so I'll go back first."

Then, he turned and left, but he still glanced at the cabinet unconsciously from the corner of his eye. It was empty, just like his empty heart.

After sending away the uninvited guest, the two sisters continued to chat happily, but little did they know that the man who had influenced their lives was standing outside the corridor of Chonghua Hall, looking at the silhouette on the window, refusing to leave for a long time.

(End of this chapter)