Queen's scheming

Chapter 43 Meeting Again (Part [-])

Today, King Che invited the Empress Dowager's grace to host a banquet in the Imperial Garden. He invited the princes and young princes of the Duke's Mansion, as well as the sons of several court officials, to drink and compose poems for pleasure.King Che was born of Concubine Rui, who was five years younger than Concubine Li Tianyou. Because Concubine Rui's family background was humble, she always served the Queen Mother peacefully, so the Queen Mother pampered King Che a lot. He was already 13 years old and often stayed in the inner palace.

Gu Yiran, as the heir of the Duke of Yang's mansion, was naturally invited, because the Duke of Yang's mansion always refused such banquets, and King Che was just going through the motions, but he didn't want Gu Yiran to actually come. .

Mrs. Yang Guogong persuaded Gu Yiran several times, worrying that his body would not be able to bear it, so he should not force his way into the palace, but Gu Yiran said that as the son of Yang Guogong's mansion, he would inherit the Guogong's mansion in the future, so he could not be with him. The other princes are too alienated, some communication is necessary, which is exactly the same as what the Queen Mother said at the beginning.Mrs. Yang Guogong reluctantly agreed, and told him to go early and return early, and then sent him out of the mansion.

In fact, there is a reason for Gu Yiran to appear. Ever since he met Shen Qingyi on the Empress Dowager’s birthday last time, he has dreamed of her every day. Gu Yiran ordered people to inquire for a long time, but he did not find out that only the grandparents and grandsons are officials above the third rank. Orphaned, so Gu Yiran guessed that Shen Qingyi should be a person in the palace, dressed so gorgeously, she couldn't be a palace lady, then she could only be a female official, Gu Yiran automatically ignored the possibility that she was a queen concubine.

Taking advantage of the time when King Che and the crowd exchanged cups, Gu Yiran left with an excuse and walked towards the hunting garden alone. Although Shen Qingyi told him last time that the hunting garden was a restricted area, he really didn't know how to find Shen Qingyi. , I had no choice but to try my luck at the place where I met last time.

Before he reached the hunting garden, Gu Yiran heard the voice that haunted him, like the ding-dong of spring water, "Ten, eleven, twelve..."

Blindfolded, Shen Qingyi counted lightly, and when she couldn't hear the human voice, she let go of her hand slightly, letting the oil-paper umbrella of the magenta Begonia spring sleep fall down, and the drizzle fell on the face, with a refreshing earthy fragrance.

Gu Yiran watched this scene from a distance, and unconsciously walked towards Shen Qingyi, even though her pair of watery eyes were covered, her tall nose bridge, and the mouth of a cherry with luster were like peeled The lychee-like skin that can be broken by blowing and blowing is all attracting him.He unconsciously walked in front of Shen Qingyi, raising his hand to wipe away the little raindrops from her hair.The crystal clear raindrops fell on her black and shiny black hair like ink, like a plate of small colored glass beads scattered on it, with an indescribable beauty of transparency.

Shen Qingyi was enjoying the fun of meditating in the rain, but she smelled a faint fragrance of herbs. She smiled, her mouth was like a flower in the pan, her slender fingers quickly grabbed the restless big hand beside her, and said with a smile, " So naughty? If you catch it, you will be punished. Do you want to give you another chance?"

Gu Yiran stared blankly at the beautiful woman who was smiling sweetly in front of him, and the soft and boneless Rou Yi who grabbed his palm, at this moment, he forgot whether men and women could kiss each other, he just wanted time to stop at this moment, You can always feel the temperature from Rou Yi.

Seeing that the visitor didn't answer, Shen Qingyi asked again with a smile, "What? Are you scared?" After waiting for a while, but still didn't hear an answer, Shen Qingyi felt a little strange, and subconsciously stroked and grabbed her. The big hand, the fingers are long and fleshless, and there is a slight grip in the hand.

Shen Qingyi immediately realized something was wrong, and hurriedly took off the frost-colored brocade handkerchief. Gu Yiran suddenly felt that something was wrong, and hurriedly withdrew his hand. The two looked at each other and said in unison, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."

The two were silent for a while, Gu still hung his head, secretly cursing himself for violating the way of the Confucian sage, how could he be so abrupt and beautiful.This female official must feel that she is no different from those dudes and alienated herself.

Shen Qingyi's expression calmed down in a short while, and she raised her eyes to look at the person coming carefully. She was dressed in a light jade-colored gown with a round collar and a gold silk leather belt with a round collar and a white jade pendant, which was slightly heavy. His snow-white fur cloak still lowered his head, and his pink earlobes revealed his embarrassment at the moment.

"So it was you!" Shen Qingyi stared sideways at him for a while and said, "You weren't the one in the hunting garden on the Empress Dowager's birthday that day."

Gu still looked up in surprise, "Do you still remember me?" She still remembers herself, does it mean that she also holds a certain weight in her heart, does it mean that she is also like herself, since the last time we separated, I have been thinking about it Own.Gu Yiran only felt that his head was not enough, and a series of questions kept popping up in his mind.

Shen Qingyi didn't think as much as Gu Yiran thought, she just thought this person was cute, but she grabbed his hand by mistake, and her eyes were still covered, but he blushed as if he was molesting himself Yes he did.

"How can you not remember, like you, you carry a medicine jar with you, yes, it's hard not to remember." Shen Qingyi said bluntly.

Gu Yiran pursed his lips and didn't speak, he must be abrupt, his body can't say that one day he won't be successful, if he really wants to marry someone else's girl, wouldn't it delay her, but he can't control himself, since the last time No, all he misses is her, her face is more beautiful than the blue peony, her eyes are gentler than the moonlight, and the clear scent of orange and mint. .

Shen Qingyi felt that she had made a slip of the tongue, how could she sprinkle salt on someone's wounds, and hurriedly said, "Your body seems to be much healthier than when we met last time, and it sounds like you don't cough much."

Gu Yiran nodded lightly, smiling like the warm sun in winter, "It has improved a lot."

After taking those medicines, he would cough badly, the imperial doctor said it was because of reducing phlegm.This time at King Che's banquet, Gu still wanted to meet Shen Qingyi and make a good impression on her. Not only did he choose the clothes carefully, but he also secretly poured out the medicine for three days, just to avoid being in front of Shen Qingyi. Coughing.I don't know if it's because he misses Shen Qingyi, or some other reason, but he hasn't taken medicine for three days, but his body is actually better than taking medicine.

"Well... why are you here?" Not just anyone can come in this palace, and he is not a prince.

"Oh, King Che is hosting a banquet in the palace, and I happen to be among those invited." Gu was still a little at a loss, and only mechanically answered Shen Qingyi's question.

"King Che has been very active recently, running to the harem every now and then, either hosting a banquet or paying his respects." Shen Qingyi said to herself.Suddenly she thought of the relationship between Shen Qingwan and King Che, and frowned slightly, "I still have something to do, so let's go first." Shen Qingyi turned around and left.

Gu was still staring at the fluttering bright red Shu brocade pomegranate skirt, which bloomed like roses on the bluestone bricks. By the time he realized it, he had already walked away.Gu Yiran turned and walked back, annoyed at himself, and forgot to ask her name again.Just as she was annoyed, she felt that something had broken her foot, and when she raised her foot, it turned out to be a delicate and small earring of onyx with silver dots. .

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