Rebirth: The Gatekeeper

In the dead of night, the table is cold and the tea is cold, the ink under the brush is still wet, accompanied by the sound of the hourglass, the strokes are smooth and casual, and in just a moment, a picture of mountains and flowing waters is completed.

Feng Yan finally raised his head from the desk, looked at the already dark night outside, stood alone, with the cold wind blowing on his face, he came back to his senses.

Bei Tang Jin has already returned to Dadu, and Bei Tang Xun was named Minister of the Ministry of War. His father's intention is very obvious. He wants to use the strength of the Bei Tang family to assist the eldest prince. Unfortunately, his father may not understand Bei Tang. Xun, if he does this, Bei Tang Xun may not understand what he means. In this way, Bei Tang Xun will inevitably feel unwilling, and he will take advantage of Bei Tang Xun.

Father, you only love the empress, and the son you love the most is the eldest prince Fengying. Even if Fengying is timid and fearful, and can't bear being an emperor, you have to do your best to help him ascend to the throne.I am also your son, but in your eyes, only Feng Ying is your son, what are we?It's just a stone you left in the corner!You don't bother to look at it at all. If this is the case, why should I be soft-hearted and worry about the relationship between father and son?The royal family has no affection, no love, only endless intrigue!

Thinking of this, Feng Yan's handsome and dazzling face smiled cruelly, yes, since no one loves him, then only he loves himself!

At this time, a man in black hurried over, knelt in front of Feng Yan, and waited for Feng Yan's questioning.

"How is the Beitang Mansion these days?" Feng Yan's voice was still steady and calm, without waves or ripples, completely different from him who was suddenly emotional and sad just now.

"Tomorrow morning, it is said that I will go to Pochen Nunnery to offer incense and pray for blessings." The man in black said directly to the center.

"Pochen Nunnery?" Feng Yan raised her eyebrows, this is a good opportunity.

"What has Bei Tangjin done recently?" This is what he is more concerned about. After all, this woman is a very important chess piece for him.

"Three days ago, I was punished because I came home late and did not report to my aunt in advance. I copied the "Heart Sutra". I should be still copying the "Heart Sutra" at this time. I haven't closed my eyes for three days and two nights." The voice of the man in black was calm, He didn't think it was an important matter, it was just a punishment for a woman who didn't understand the rules at the border.

However, Feng Yan's eyebrows twitched when he heard the words, he was keenly aware of the strangeness of this matter.

For so many years, he has been secretly observing every move of the Beitang family, and has carefully studied everyone in the Beitang family.

The old lady of the Northern Tang family, He Lianshi, is an extremely mean old lady, as can be seen from the fact that her granddaughter made her kneel in the ancestral hall for breaking one of her teacups.

Breaking a teacup is not a big deal, if it were a loving grandmother, she would not pursue the matter. However, He Lian actually insisted on this matter, and still scolded her granddaughter for not learning the rules and not being dignified and comfortable as a lady should be. Ya Yunyun, I'm afraid this is the meanest grandmother.

However, Bei Tangjin returned late and did not report to his aunt in advance. It's not just about the rules. With Helian's meanness, it is most reasonable to reprimand Bei Tang Jin for being unfilial and make him kneel in the ancestral hall and copy "Nvjie".

However, Bei Tangjin was only punished for copying the "Heart Sutra". What kind of punishment is this?It's interesting!However, no matter what kind of punishment it is, it has nothing to do with being unfilial or not knowing the rules!But how did Bei Tangjin do it?How did you convince such a mean grandmother?

"Do you know why Bei Tangjin was only punished for copying the "Heart Sutra"?" He really needed to know more about Bei Tangjin, she might not be what she appeared... She could change the mean Helianshi from her original intention!

"What happened that day was released in Jingxinzhai, so I don't know the specific reason." The man in black said calmly.The Jingxin Zhai is heavily guarded, and it is impossible to get in.

Feng Yan knew that Helian's family was suspicious and sick, so he strengthened multiple guards in the place where he lived. In fact, this is not surprising. Helian's family also came from the Duke's Mansion, so he knew how to take precautions so as not to expose his family's ugliness.

Feng Yan nodded, thinking in her heart, no matter how Bei Tangjin persuaded Helianshi, it showed that she was indeed very smart, and she could not be punished even if she made a mistake, which is not ordinary skill.

but……

Bei Tang Jin Wangui didn't know that she and her aunt had reported in advance. She was indeed a girl who didn't know the rules. It seemed that she didn't learn any rules when she was at the border, so she didn't even have this common sense. If she stayed outside again, then she wouldn't The name of Jie is also confirmed.

"Since they are going to Pochen Nunnery to offer incense tomorrow, then you can arrange it. This is a rare opportunity, and there must be no mistakes." Feng Yan ordered, then waved her hand, and her eyes returned to the dark night.

This time, he must grab Bei Tangjin's heart, only in this way can this woman be used by him.

Northern Tang Mansion, Tingxue Pavilion.

Bei Tangjin had already put down her brush, and walked slowly to the door, looking at the sky in the distance, lost in thought.

The sky in the distance has been stained with a faint blush, and she knows that it is because the sun is about to come out, and the light and shadow it shows are extremely beautiful.

And there is one, he is calm and forbearing on the surface, but in fact he is as dazzling as the sun. That man is a man she loved deeply in her previous life. His name is Feng Yan, and he is the fourth prince of Da Xia. Elegant and courteous, delicate and gentle when loving you, it will make you feel that you are the happiest woman in the world, he is really good at pleasing people, holding you in his hands and loving you, making you feel that you are him The only treasure.

however……

In his eyes, she was a puddle of mud after all, therefore, all his love was just a lie, and turned into a sharp sword, piercing straight into her chest...

Thinking of this, Bei Tangjin touched her chest subconsciously, still clearly remembering the heartache that day, no... no matter what, this life must not be controlled by Fengyan, she will use all her strength to fight with him Fight to the death, even if both sides suffer...

It's been three days... This is the fifth day since she returned to Dadu, but Feng Yan still hasn't taken any action, why is that?Bei Tangjin rubbed the center of her eyebrows to soothe her nerves.

Feng Yan stood still, what was he waiting for?

At dawn, someone finally came to report, it was the first-class girl in Wang Yuanxiang's house, named Yaqing.

Yaqing wore a deep red waistcoat. The waistcoat was extremely finely made and looked like a top-grade item. Just by looking at Yaqing's outfit, one could tell that Wang Yuanxiang valued this person very much, and was running out of money for food and clothing. It's the last young lady, she should be better than the concubine daughter of the Northern Tang Mansion.

Yaqing saluted Bei Tangjin with great respect, then looked at Qiu Rong who was dressing Bei Tangjin, a slight sarcasm slipped from the corner of her mouth, but she kept her head down, so no one saw her, her voice Very respectful, said: "Second Miss, Madam said that today I will go to Pochen Nunnery to offer incense. If you still want to copy scriptures, you don't have to go."

What she said was quite meaningful. It sounded like she was considerate of Bei Tangjin not to go out to copy the scriptures, so as not to delay the time. In fact, if all the ladies of the Beitang Mansion went to Pochen Nunnery to pray for blessings, she was the only one. If you don't go, it is easy to be guessed by outsiders.

However, Wang Yuanxiang went to offer incense at this time, was he intentionally embarrassing her?But this method is too clumsy.

Bei Tangjin looked at the respectful and polite Yaqing, and sneered in her heart. Since Wang Yuanxiang was going to embarrass her today, how could she have the nerve not to give some gift in return?

"Go and report to your mother, I will go to offer incense together today." Bei Tang Jin said lightly.

A look of surprise appeared on Yaqing's face, and she said, "But, Second Miss, don't you need to copy the scriptures?"

Bei Tangjin said: "You don't have to worry about this, you can report to your mother."

Although Yaqing was very curious, but seeing that Bei Tang Jin had no intention of revealing anything, she must have been worried that she would not share incense and be suspected by others. Even the concubines of the Bei Tang family followed her, let alone What about this dazzling second lady?

Yaqing quickly backed out.

Bei Tangjin wore relatively plain clothes. On her head was a plum blossom gold inlaid jade bud, and a plum blossom gold hairpin was inserted obliquely. She was wearing a snow brocade white robe. The neckline and edge of the robe were both Embroidered with proudly blooming red plum blossoms, extremely red.

Looking at her attire, Bei Tangjin ordered Qiurong to take the scriptures that had been written, and with a cold smile on her flowery lips, she said, "Let's go see the old lady."

Qiurong was stunned for a moment, and said: "Miss, doesn't the old lady dislike plum blossoms? Why do you..."

But Bei Tangjin smiled mysteriously and said, "You will know in a while."

When Bei Tangjin arrived at Jingxinzhai, Helian had already finished his meal, and was sitting on the couch looking through the scriptures. After hearing the report, he put down the scriptures and turned his eyes to the door.

I saw the bead curtain was lifted by a pair of jade hands, and a beautiful woman like a fairy came stepping forward. Her beautiful eyes looked forward to express love, her red lips smiled, and she looked respectful. Terrified, he said, "Greetings to grandma."

Seeing this, Helian shook her head. Bei Tangjin was too beautiful and dazzling, so she was easily envied and plotted against by others, but since she had already shown her face, she couldn't dress up as an ugly monster. Thinking of this, Helian felt a little helpless , said: "Get up."

Bei Tangjin stood up respectfully after hearing the words, but she still lowered her eyebrows and looked pleasing to the eye.

Helian ordered him to sit down, and then asked: "I heard that your mother went to offer incense today, but you came because of this incident. I know your purpose. This is the fourth day. If you haven't finished copying the scriptures , for the sake of the Beitang family's face, you have to go too. The scriptures can be copied later, and if you lose your face, you can't get it back." He Lianshi still taught him coldly.

However, Bei Tangjin didn't care what Helianshi said, she was secretly wondering that her clothes were all plum blossoms, why didn't Helianshi respond at all?

In fact, just now, Helianshi put all his eyes on her face, and didn't even look at what she was wearing, and Helianshi was helpless at this time because her beauty of Bei Tangjin would bring trouble.

"Ajin, thanks to grandma for reminding me, Ajin wrote it down." Bei Tangjin said respectfully.

"Since you've written it down, let's get back!" Helian looked very impatient, but Bei Tangjin said: "Grandma, the "Heart Sutra" has been copied a thousand times, please read it." She finished speaking He has already taken the scriptures from Qiurong and handed them to Helian.

He Lianshi was obviously taken aback, and said: "The copying is over? How is this possible?"

Bei Tangjin raised the scriptures above his head, knelt in front of Helian, and said, "Grandmother, please have a look."

Mother Qiu was very worried when she saw the plum blossoms on Bei Tangjin's body, but she was relieved when she saw that Helianshi didn't respond at all. At this time, she was also very shocked to hear that Bei Tangjin had finished copying the scriptures. He was so shocked that he almost forgot that he should have taken the scriptures from Bei Tangjin's hand and handed them to the old lady to have a look.

It was only when Bei Tangjin reminded her for the third time that Madam Qiu came to her senses, stepped forward to take the scriptures, and handed them to Helian.

He Lianshi took the scriptures and flipped through them quickly, and saw that every word on the snow-white rice paper was so timeless and beautiful, extremely beautiful, it was so thick that holding it in the palm of his hand, it felt a bit heavy.She was shocked for a long time, and finally said: "I heard that you have not closed your eyes for three days and three nights, if you go to burn incense at this time, your body may be able to bear it?" Helian's voice suddenly became a little bit more loving.

When Bei Tangjin entered the room just now, He Lian didn't think about whether Bei Tangjin's body could be put on incense, but after reading the scriptures she copied, her appearance suddenly changed. Lien Shi was very satisfied and had a good impression of her.

Bei Tangjin said respectfully: "Thank you grandma for your concern. Ah Jin is fine. He used to fight at the border. It was often like this. Ah Jin is used to it. Grandma, please don't worry and let Ah Jin go to offer incense."

It was extremely hard work to stay up all day and night, but Bei Tangjin's voice was extremely calm, as if she didn't care at all.

He Lian looked at Bei Tangjin's respectful face, and finally felt a little pity for her. This child has suffered too much!However, it is necessary to go to offer incense today, so He Lian said cruelly: "If that's the case, then you go!"

Bei Tangjin got up slowly, nodded and said, "Then Ah Jin has gone."

Helianshi nodded towards her and watched her off. However, when he saw the red plum embroidered on her robe, his eyes suddenly widened, and his original rigid and sharp face suddenly turned dark purple, and he said: "Wait! You This dress!"

When Qiu Momo heard this, she saw Helian's complexion changed drastically, her breath was suffocated, her heart was in a bad mood, Second Miss's clothes irritated the old matriarch, Second Miss might be in bad luck again today!

Bei Tangjin was happy in her heart. She was surprised why Helianshi didn't respond?At this time, when she heard the other party calling her, she smiled at the corner of her mouth, showing a touch of warmth, and said: "This dress was carefully prepared by my mother for Ah Jin. Grandma, is there something wrong with Ah Jin's clothes?"

Helian's face was extremely ugly, but he suppressed his anger, and said coldly: "Go quickly! There is nothing wrong with it!" This girl's behavior is completely ignorant, so how can she blame her? ?

However, the clothes were prepared by Wang Yuanxiang!She got angry, because Wang Yuanxiang knew that red plums were her taboo, and she prepared such clothes for Bei Tangjin. First, Wang Yuanxiang might have forgotten her taboo, and second, she deliberately let Bei Tangjin wear them. Make her unhappy!

This Wang Yuanxiang!She didn't take her mother-in-law seriously, she was really mad at her!

"If that's the case, then Ajin resigned." Bei Tangjin clearly saw Helian's strange behavior, but still turned a blind eye to it. The reason was that Helianshi was in a rage at the moment, and she couldn't go up to persuade him, not to mention, Helianshi didn't I don't want her to know the reason, if she asks hastily, she will be bored instead.So it might as well pretend not to see it!

During this trip, Bei Tangjin brought Su Tao and other maids with her, and left Qiurong in the mansion.

Seeing Bei Tangjin approaching from a distance, Wang Yuanxiang immediately went forward and said with a smile, "You girl, you have copied the scriptures for three days and three nights, and you still have to go to offer incense with your mother today. It's really hard." You! Did you go to visit your grandmother just now?" Wang Yuanxiang looked at Bei Tangjin's attire, which was beautiful and moving, but the Helian family disliked beauties the most, and Hongmei's.If Bei Tangjin paid a visit to Helianshi today, then... even if Helianshi didn't question him face to face, he would have planted a thorn in his heart.

Bei Tangjin naturally knew what Wang Yuanxiang meant, and said with a respectful smile, "It is true that I came from my grandmother just now. Since I am going to travel far away, I must tell my grandmother. Mom, what do you think?"

Wang Yuanxiang was a little disappointed that he didn't see any abnormalities on Bei Tangjin's face, but he thought that even if something happened, Bei Tangjin's deep thoughts would definitely not show on his face. It looks good, but it hurts my heart!It's a pity that she went to visit the old lady early today, and it's a pity that she didn't see such a wonderful show.

Thinking of this, Wang Yuanxiang's mood suddenly improved, and she said with a smile: "You have closed the door to thank guests recently, and you have never seen your younger sisters. Look, they are waiting for you over there!"

As expected, Bei Tangjin looked along Wang Yuanxiang's fingers, and saw seven or eight beautiful women standing not far away, all well-dressed and well-behaved, as if they were very well-behaved ladies.

The Helian family was too harsh, so the girls of the Northern Tang family were very strict with the rules since they were young, and they were afraid of being punished by their grandmother if they took a step forward. Therefore, these younger sisters all looked reserved and well-groomed.

Bei Tangjin smiled at the corner of her mouth, bringing a bit of her elder sister's tenderness, and walked towards her younger sisters and said, "It's freezing cold, I make my younger sisters wait here for so long, I feel deeply guilty."

Bei Tangru is the first daughter, standing at the front, she smiled gently, and said: "Sister, what are you talking about, shouldn't my sister wait for my sister, my sister is cheating by saying this!"

Bei Tangjin nodded, and then looked at the other sisters. They all looked cautious, as if they were very afraid of her, and Bei Tangjin didn't care. She was the oldest and oldest in the Beitang family, and she was also a general. , it is normal for them to feel uneasy about her.

"Sisters, don't be cautious. We are a family. In the future, we will come to listen to Xuege for a walk, so that we can relieve boredom together." Bei Tangjin smiled harmlessly. The peach blossoms are in full bloom in the spring breeze.

Ladies, they were worried that Bei Tangjin was as domineering as Bei Tangru, but they didn't expect Bei Tangjin to be so polite and elegant in conversation.

They all went forward to salute, respectfully said: "Meet the second sister."

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