dream back to qing dynasty

Chapter 10
"Huh—" I let out a long breath, only feeling sore all over, I couldn't help but beat my shoulders with my hands, while looking around to find a hidden place, so I could sit down and rest.

It can be regarded as leaving that horrible place.Luckily Concubine De had something to order, so I hurriedly took it, and only then did I have the time to breathe.Just now I sent the little eunuch back to find Dongmei to get the things back, so I just had time to catch my breath.I sat down against a pillar in the porch, looked up at the starry sky, the breeze was blowing, and the sound of silk and bamboo could be heard faintly. I really hope this feeling can last forever.The longer I stay here, the more afraid I become, and I feel that I am changing unconsciously.I looked at the water pavilion in a blink of an eye. From this angle, the figures of the thirteenth elder brother and the fourth elder brother were faintly appearing in the shadow of the lamp.

"Hey!" Sighed lightly, it's true that Brother Thirteen has a special affection for me, and I'm not without a hint of joy in my heart.Cinderella and the prince's dream, I'm afraid every woman has had it!But no matter which fairy tale, it has never written about what happened after they were happily together.I couldn't help laughing bitterly. I am afraid that no matter how divorced from reality the author is, he will not be able to write any more. Life does not belong to fairy tales, does it?I closed my eyes, thinking that Brother Thirteen and I are like a fairy tale now, what can we do next?I shivered, opened my eyes, and couldn't help but look at the figure.At that time, the fairy tale is over, he will also use me, and then be merciless... I dare not think about it anymore, I just feel that the figure of Brother Thirteen is becoming more and more blurred...

"Miss Mingwei?" I was taken aback for a moment, and when I stood up I saw the little eunuch looking for me.I hurriedly stood up, wiped away my tears with my sleeve, calmed down, and walked out: "I'm here, thank you for your hard work." Seeing me, he hurried up: "Girl, the things are entrusted to you. Just give me another order." I smiled and said, "Okay, I got it. You can go!" The little eunuch bowed and left.I took my things and walked towards the water pavilion. "Papa!" Suddenly the sound of whips sounded, I was taken aback, and hurriedly flashed into the shadow on one side, my heart was beating wildly.It's a static whip, the emperor is coming.I looked up, and saw a row of palace lanterns approaching, gradually advancing, the pavilion was silent, and the servants all knelt down, I didn't dare to take a breath.

At last it was near.The head is a middle-aged man of moderate build, with steady steps, I looked carefully, he has a long face, under the slender eyebrows are a pair of quiet and wise eyes, with a well-trimmed beard.She was dressed in a moon white gown, covered with a brown-gold quilted vest, with a gentle face.I stared blankly at him approaching.God!Is this the Emperor Kangxi, who was a master of martial arts, astronomy, mathematics, and painting?In a blink of an eye, Emperor Kangxi had already boarded the water pavilion, only to hear a mountain shouting long live from above, and a gentle but full of voice came: "This is just my family banquet, there is no need to be formal, it is up to each other." Hearing the sound of flattery and flattery from above, I couldn't help laughing, it seems that it is not easy for anyone, the hard work of flattering, the one who suffers is also very hard.

I walked up quietly, seeing that everyone was targeting the emperor, I gave Dong Lian a wink.She walked over gently, and I handed the things to her, and then made a somewhat uncomfortable look, and said to her: "I want to go outside to have a shower." She saw me like this, but said that I should go back, she I will reply to my mother myself.As soon as I heard it was exactly what I wanted, I watched her quietly go up and say something to Concubine De, the empress didn't look at me, she just nodded, I breathed a sigh of relief, hehe, it seems all right.

Sure enough, Dong Lian motioned to me.I smiled gratefully, turned around and walked out, dodging the palace people who were serving dishes.Just halfway down the stairs, I suddenly heard the emperor's voice: "Old Ten, why are you so quiet today? Who is pissed at you, can't you bear it?" My foot slipped and I almost missed it. I was about to jump out, so I stopped quickly and went downstairs quickly.The tenth master's voice was faintly heard, I didn't want to hear it at all, I ran away from there...

"Huhu..." I couldn't move anymore, so I slowly slowed down.I bent down and put my hands on my knees, gasping for breath, but my mind was in a mess.Why does the emperor ask such a question?Just asking casually, or know something...

I looked up, where is this place?In a daze, I don't know where this is going around.The lake water was blown by the evening wind, the willows danced with the wind, and the palace lanterns flickered by the lake, it was very quiet.I walked over and sat down on a smooth rock by the lake.well!It seems that what is written in the book is correct, the emperor really has his own intelligence system, it is not easy to hide it from him, not to mention that the palace is his territory.After thinking about it, it seems that although I am insignificant, the emperor may not be unaware of what his sons have done.Was what he just said a warning?Who to warn?Eighth Master and the others?It’s still the fourth master’s side... I remember that in Kangxi’s 42 years Suo’er conspired to rebel, and now it’s only 40 years, the position of the crown prince is also very stable, and the rivalry between brothers is not serious, so... Haha, I can’t help but smile bitterly, it seems Freezing three feet is not a day's cold!These elder brothers have been gritting their teeth in private, but they just don't have a chance!
I closed my eyes, quietly recalled the location of that hut, and decided to find it no matter what after returning to the palace. Well, Brother Thirteen won't be killed anyway, he died naturally, so it doesn't matter if I'm here or not.Yes, no difference!I warned myself like this... My heart aches, I just feel that this seems to be an excuse for my selfishness, but I also feel that no one in this world can live without someone.Although I gave Brother Thirteen different feelings, but... Alas!Still don't be too self-indulgent.

I half lay down, thinking about it with a headache.Since it is so contradictory, I don't want to think about it at all. Anyway, the current situation is not completely under my control, so I have to take it one step at a time.This made me feel a lot better, and I didn't feel that betrayal anymore, so I calmed down and enjoyed everything in front of me carefully.After staying like this for a while, I suddenly felt that everything in front of me was very similar to the day when I first met Shisan. Thinking about the scene that day, I couldn't help laughing, that kid...

"Kara" was heard by the sound of feet stepping on gravel.I was startled, someone came, and just about to turn over and sit up, I suddenly felt that it might be Brother Thirteen, is this a tacit understanding?I couldn't help laughing, didn't get up, just tilted my head back vigorously, and looked over... "Ah!" I couldn't help yelling, and turned over in a hurry. "Ouch!" I twisted my foot, but I didn't care about it, so I was busy getting down: "My maidservant greets the fourth master, and the fourth master is auspicious." The fourth elder brother stood there quietly and looked at me, so I stood there with a dry smile over there.He didn't make a sound, and I was afraid that he would be very scared, so I didn't dare to move around.Suddenly he came over and sat where I was sitting just now: "Sit."

"Huh?" I was stunned.What Fourth Master said just now seemed to make me... "Sit here." He patted the side.I swallowed, and said with an apologetic smile: "How dare I sit with you..." Before I finished speaking, he turned his head and glanced at me, and I quickly sat down.With the power of this look, he has what it takes to be an emperor.I subconsciously turned back to Elder Thirteen, the two of them were rarely separated in the palace, why is it that only my son is left now... "Are you going to give Elder Ten the headliner today?" It's not over yet!I couldn't help being a little impatient, so I had to say patiently: "It's nothing, just follow Master Shi to say a few words."

"Really? Just now the emperor also asked him what's the matter." Si elder brother said lightly.But my attention was immediately focused, waiting for the next article.The fourth master slightly twitched the corners of his mouth: "Old Ten said, I was accidentally bitten by a dog, hehe!" I was stunned, and my forehead was furious, and I blurted out: "That's hard to do." Master Shi, come and bite my dog ​​first!" The fourth elder brother turned his head to look at me in a daze.well!I said the wrong thing again, and I couldn't help feeling a little self-defeating. Could it be that the ability to control speech has become weaker after living in a society with freedom of speech for a long time?I looked like I wanted to cry, but I didn't dare to look at Brother Si. "Hehe!" I raised my head suddenly to look, and the fourth elder brother was actually smiling, very happy. I couldn't help feeling a little at a loss, and just looked at him in a daze.He gradually stopped laughing, and just looked at me steadily... He slowly stretched out his hand, but I couldn't move at all...

"Oh!" I sat lazily on the corridor, the scenery here is great, overlooking half of the Forbidden City.Changchun Palace is located in the remotest part of the Sixth West Palace, not far from the Garden of Compassion, so the cloister is built on a rockery to blend in with the surrounding scenery.There are two attics above the porch, because it is cool and ventilated, so some of Defei's collection of books, calligraphy and paintings are placed there.Most of the empresses and concubines in the palace were literate, because Emperor Kangxi was fond of reading, so no matter whether he liked to read or not, there were many calligraphy and paintings, ancient books and rare books in every palace.Concubine De is so quiet, so she chose this place. Seeing that I can read and write, she also entrusted me with the management of books, calligraphy and paintings, and I am happy to obey.Therefore, every day, I either read and tidy up, or deal with some of my mother's correspondence, and I don't need to clean it. The windows here are always bright and clean.Sometimes it is pleasant to enjoy the breeze in the porch, or to climb higher to see the distance.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and this year is the year when the autumn festival is held.The rural examination in the Qing Dynasty was divided into two capitals and thirteen provinces. It is said that thousands of people participated in the tribute colleges in each province.If you pass the provincial examination, you are called Juren, and you can participate in the general examination held in Beijing.At that time, the so-called ten-year cold window will bear fruit.The emperor attached great importance to this kind of talent selection work. He not only appointed trustworthy officials, but also released his sons. It was called learning, but it also meant supervision.Because of this, the fourth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother have been in Jiangsu and Zhejiang for some time.The first one sent a letter to Concubine De, saying that she will be back in the past few days, and told the empress not to worry.

It's interesting to say that the fourteenth elder brother is really not close to the fourth elder brother and the others.This time, he also asked for his order to go to Sichuan with Ba Ye.I don't know what the emperor was thinking, but he agreed without saying anything, and I didn't feel very comfortable looking at Concubine De.

Many sweet-scented osmanthus flowers were placed in the garden according to the occasion, and silk gauze palace lanterns were hung up one after another. For the Mid-Autumn Festival and August Festival, everything was going on in an orderly manner.The faint scent of flowers surrounds me, I close my eyes and breathe quietly... The slightly cool fingers gently stroked my cheeks, then came to my lips and groped... "Ah!" I opened my eyes, only I felt my heart beating wildly again. It's been almost a month. As long as I calm down, I can still feel the touch of the fourth elder brother.I leaned heavily on the pillar with the back of my head, and subconsciously looked at the painting on the carved beam, which seemed to be Chang'e flying to the moon.I grinned wryly, and couldn't help but think of that day...

"Ah!" I stood up abruptly, but forgot that this was the water's edge, and my feet were slippery by moss. "Plop" just sat down in the water.The fourth elder brother was taken aback, we just stared at each other blankly...

"Haha!" Brother Si burst out laughing suddenly.I was at a loss for what to do, just unconsciously wondering: Am I the only one who has seen him laugh like this?It turns out that the sun can also come out from the west!Just as I was thinking, a hand stretched out and pulled me up.I hurriedly took two steps back, only to feel my butt was cold and a little embarrassed.

Fourth master didn't speak.I couldn't help it, and mustered up the courage to look up at him. There was an emotion in the dark eyes that I had never seen before. I bowed my head and bent down: "Slaves should go back. Ye Liang, please also master earlier." Settle it down." After speaking, he turned around and left, ignoring any rules.The fourth elder brother stretched out his hand to hold me, and I didn't want to look back at all. This situation was beyond my control, and I was really scared.

"Si Ye seemed to be coming this way just now, look for it again..." There was a voice of voice, Si Ye was taken aback, I took the opportunity to shake my hand and leave, but he didn't stop me again.

"Oh!" I couldn't help but sighed again.Then they went to catch up with Qiu Wei.I was so glad I didn't have to see them again so soon, it was really awkward.I don't know if I made a trigonometry exercise, it feels a little weird.No matter how the fourth elder brother looked at me that day, I also knew that even if the iceberg melted, winter would not change into summer.That doesn't change anything at all!What's more, hehe, I couldn't help laughing bitterly, there is also a volcano here - brother thirteen!How did it become like this!I used to live to the age of 25 in modern times, and never had a half-time love affair. Could it be that all my love luck has accumulated here for a one-off attack?What can I do?Escaping doesn't seem to work, but I can't rush forward and shout, let the blizzard come more violently!
"Here, shaking his head and smirking again."

"Ah?" I turned my head to look, and Dong Lian was disapproving.I smiled and patted my side. She sat down with a smile and looked at me for a long while. "Why? Even if I'm a beauty, you can't help but look at me like that!" I smiled and put on a smug look. "Bah, don't be ashamed!" Dong Lian scolded with a smile, "You, what a weirdo!" Let’s worry about it, but you have ruled Shi Ye speechless; let’s say you are very smart, and Fu Gonggong is such a troublemaker, but you have endured it.” I felt relieved and smiled, “Probably Because I'm stupid." She was stunned for a moment, and I blinked at her, and she couldn't help laughing. "You!" said and stood up, "Let's go, Erhei." I glared at her, "Please, how long are you going to laugh?" Dong Lian just smiled and pulled me up, and walked down .

The reason why I was called "Er Hei" was because Concubine De had raised a mynah called Da Hei, who could say a lot of auspicious words, and the empress liked it very much.The bird needs a bath every day, otherwise it will be restless.But I have also developed the habit of taking a bath every day in modern times. Taking a bath in the past was not as easy as it is now, and hot water is all that matters. Those washing utensils are all there, so they are always not enough at the beginning.Fortunately, Dong Lian and the others are okay with me, so they gave me the things I don't need.Later Concubine De found out, and said that she would just give me some more things to wash up in the future, and laughed that Dahei and I had the same problem.Just like that, the maids called me "Er Hei", and I couldn't help but let them make fun of me, but I still have to take a bath.

"Where are you taking me?" I asked Dong Lian. "You forgot, let's wait for the empress to wake up before she takes a nap. I guess it's about the same time, so I came to you in a hurry, you don't appreciate it!" She said and gave me a look.I hurriedly said with a smile: "Thank you for reminding me, big sister, how dare you be ungrateful?"

"If you appreciate it, how about sketching a few more patterns for me?" I nodded, "Sure, it's a trivial matter." We talked and walked to the side hall with a smile. The little eunuch is busy.When I entered the house, I found some things piled on the ground. "Xiaowei." Concubine De was sitting on the kang and inspecting something, "Come here." I hurried up to salute, the empress waved her hand, and handed over the letter paper in her hand, "Nannian, the look in my eyes It's getting worse."

"Yes." I read it to Concubine De, it was the fourteenth master's letter of invitation, to the effect that I will be back in two days, everything is fine... Concubine De is very happy: "It's good that you are fine. That's it, everything else comes second." The people below also echoed with a playful smile.

Suddenly the door curtain was lifted, and Eunuch Fu came in panting: "Master, the fourth master and the thirteenth master are back, and they are currently talking to the emperor, and my son will come to greet you later." I couldn't help being surprised. , took a step back.The concubine de concubine didn't pay attention: "Ah, that's great. Come on, help me tidy up quickly, let's forget about other things first." Seeing that the empress was happy, Dongmei and the others hurried forward to help her tidy up. I also followed others to clean up the messy gifts and objects on the ground, and put all the rewards aside first.After working for a long while, I checked that it was almost done, and there was nothing wrong with me, so I quietly backed out.I haven't figured out how to face them, so I have to go 36 times.Feeling a little confused, I couldn't tell whether I was happy or sad, so I shook my head and walked to the attic.Turning around the rockery, it was the corridor. I lowered my head and walked up, when suddenly an arm pulled me over. "Ah!" I couldn't help shouting out, but I was hugged tightly in my arms, and a faint smell of green grass came.

After I paused, I stopped struggling and became quiet, just feeling his chest rise and fall.After a while, when I looked up, Shisan was looking at me with a smile...

I pursed my lips, I didn't know what to say, let him look at me, just looked at him with a smile, I didn't see him for a while, it seemed darker. "You look good! You look good." Elder Brother Thirteen said as he reached out to touch my face, but I dodged suddenly and he missed it.He looked at me unhappily, and I turned around with a smile and walked to the corridor: "I can't let you succeed every time, can I?"

"Hmph!" Shisan pouted, but still followed me up.I'm really happy, it's not that I haven't thought about what will happen when I see him again these days, but now I realize that I'm still far from understanding my own heart... Thinking of this, my steps stopped.Shisan was taken aback, looked up at me, I smiled lightly, and walked on, just seeing him, I couldn't help but think of Brother Si...

If the feeling of seeing Thirteen again is beyond my imagination, then I really don't know what will happen to me when I see Fourth Master.The fourth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother seem to have nothing in common, but to me, there is one thing in common, they both make my heart ache.Immediately, he walked up to the Ningchun Pavilion.Thirteen had obviously been here before, walked straight in, and leaned casually on the couch by the window.I went to open the window to ventilate, and brought the water from the warm dendrobium to make tea. The room was quiet, and there was only a burst of tea fragrance, which was refreshing.

"Have you met the emperor yet?" I was busy with my hands.The thirteenth elder brother flicked his braids: "I see, the fourth brother was left to ask questions. I guess it won't be finished for a while, so I will come here first. I will go with the fourth brother later to talk to you." Please be safe, Er Niang." I handed tea to Elder Brother Thirteen, but he grabbed hold of him and did not let go, so I had no choice but to sit on the side of the couch, quietly listening to him talk about what he had seen and heard in the past few days.To be honest, I have never seen him rambling like this, and I feel warm in my heart.Seeing him beaming when he talked about what he was interested in, I couldn't help being happy too.

"By the way, let me tell you that this year, a person over 70 years old in Jiangsu and Zhejiang passed the exam, which is considered new." Brother Thirteen said with a smile.I was stunned: "Ah? At such an old age, he is still allowed to take the exam? Then next year, will he come to Beijing for the spring test?" Shisan smiled and nodded: "Not only will he come! There is also a strong intention to win! Say yes Those who survive their lives will have future blessings."

"Oh, what kind of future blessing?" I thought, and couldn't help shaking my head, "Isn't it referring to the future blessing of returning home?"

"Haha!" Elder Brother Thirteen laughed out loud, leaning back and forth.I smiled and looked at him, "What's so funny? He's so old, even if he wins, he might just be able to sue for his old age! But at least it proves that he was an official, a retired veteran cadre." Ten San wiped away the tears from his laughter, and raised his eyes to look at me: "What's the retreat..." I was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "It's nothing, just talk about it. By the way, are you hungry?" I turned around quickly Brother Thirteen didn't pay attention to the topic, he just sat up.I thought he was going to leave and was about to stand up, but he pulled me into his arms.I subconsciously wanted to break free, but was held tightly by him.Feeling a little breathless, I couldn't help but smile wryly, my nose was almost crushed, if this is his way of expressing his feelings, then one day my face will become flat.I just felt that he was stroking the top of my head with his chin, but I was thinking that luckily I didn't comb my hair today, otherwise... Hehe, it would be difficult for him to do this, and I was thinking wildly.

"It's so kind of you……"

"Ah?" I was taken aback for a moment, what do you mean by this nonsense!Thirteen had already let go of me, not allowing me to think too much, and took out a small cloth bag from his bosom.

Handed it to me, I looked up at him, and he smiled at me. "For me?" I asked softly.He nodded and I looked down and opened it. "Ah! It's Duan inkstone and Hui ink." I called out softly.Both things are very delicate.Elder Brother Thirteen raised his brows: "Because I saw your handwriting is good, I chose this for you. I think you must like it." I smiled happily. "Thank you." Seeing me happy, Shisan also became excited.I put away my things with great care, and saw that it was getting late: "Is it time to go to pay your respects to your mother?" Thirteen nodded and followed me out. I locked the door and turned to go down. Behind me, I heard him muttering all the way, "Thank you so much..." Yunyun.

I turned my head to look, he looked dissatisfied.I turned around and saw that I had arrived at Concubine De's side hall, so I stopped and turned around. "Then how can I thank you to be authentic?" After a pause, he laughed badly, "You know." I was stunned, and suddenly realized: "Oh, I see." Thirteen happily came up, but Seeing me leaning down respectfully, "I thank you, master, for your reward." I looked up at him and asked with a smile, "Is this time right?" Shisanyi looked like he was stuck with a fishbone, which showed that I was serious. He couldn't speak a word.I forced myself to turn around and said, "Master, please wait a moment, this servant will inform you." I couldn't take two steps. "Puchi", I couldn't bear it anymore. "Okay, you..." I didn't care about Elder Brother Thirteen yelling angrily behind me, I just walked a few steps quickly, lifted the curtain and entered the room, saw Concubine De lying on the soft couch, and walked forward, Fu Going down: "Go back to your mother, Lord Thirteen is outside, and I'm here to greet you."

"Well, Dongmei, let him in quickly." Concubine De happily sat up.Thinking about Thirteen's appearance just now, I couldn't help secretly laughing.

"Xiao Wei?"

"Ah? Yes." I hurriedly gathered myself together, and Concubine De smiled and waved her hand, "Go, please greet the fourth elder brother." Tasting tea.I swallowed my mouth dryly, and walked forward: "Slave please greet fourth master, fourth master is auspicious." He didn't look at me, just raised his hand: "Well, let's get up." I took two steps back and lowered my head Go: "Thank you, master."

The thirteenth elder brother rushed in, smiled and greeted Qian'er: "Yinxiang greets the empress." Concubine De stood up and went to pull him up: "Get up quickly, let me see you. Well, it seems to be a little thinner and darker." Then he turned and took Thirteenth Brother's hand, "Come, sit here. Let's talk."

Concubine De and the others were asking and answering in my ears, but I didn't listen at all.My mind is in a mess, I just feel that I am really useless, and I dare not go to see the fourth elder brother without saying anything, and I mustered up the courage for a long time... Sigh!Can't help but sigh, or not.Forget it, it’s useless if it’s useless.

Suddenly came the voice of the fourth elder brother: "These are some silk fabrics that my son brought back from Huguang. They are not made in the palace, but they have a bit of rustic charm. The empress will watch and reward people." Concubine De nodded and said with a smile: " Put it away first, and then take a good look at it when you are free. Donglian and Xiaowei, go and collect it." I was stunned, and hurriedly followed Donglian to collect it.When it was almost done, Dong Lian took it and put it in the back room.I was about to step back, when the fourth elder brother reached out his hand, I saw that there was another one in his hand, but Dong Lian had already entered the back room, seeing his indifferent appearance, I had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk up to reach out to pick it up.

"Ah!" I couldn't help but yelled softly, under the fabric, Brother Si was holding my wrist tightly...

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