dream back to qing dynasty

Chapter 12
"Xiaowei, hurry up..." Yinyan and the others waved at me in front of me. I smiled and took a few steps, but still slowly.Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival night. After the emperor had a big banquet for the ministers, he held a family banquet in the imperial garden. The concubines, elder brothers and princesses had already been waiting there early.I’m not on duty tonight, because I’ve already been so busy with my mind during the day, I’m either homesick, or thinking about what happened in the afternoon, feeling like my heart has been sprinkled with chili powder , uncomfortably hot.So I just want to go to bed early, and I would rather close my eyes and have a nightmare than open my eyes to face a reality that is more terrifying than a nightmare.

As soon as I got back to the house and wiped my face, Yinyan and the others came in and insisted on dragging me to admire the flowers and the moon, saying that the concubine De concubine enjoyed the moon cakes and rice wine, and also had a holiday, a rare opportunity.I reluctantly refused, only saying that I was not feeling well, but they didn't listen, so they pulled me out by force.Everyone entered the palace in one batch, and they get along well on weekdays. It is said that I have already climbed the high branch first, so I can't be too unsocial and teach them to poke my spine behind my back.Although he was full of impatience in his heart, he forced a smile and followed them out to the Garden of Compassion.I just felt that I was becoming less and less like myself, smiling and smirking at people all day long, saying things against my will, and doing things I didn't want to do.

"Alas..." I couldn't help but sighed deeply, and massaged my temples with my hands...

"Xiaowei—" I paused, and when I looked up and saw Yinyan running over, she panted slightly and said, "Look at you usually work so quickly, but today everyone is out to play, you look like a Like a tortoise." After punching his head, he scolded him.Yinyan has a good background, her father is a fourth-rank military officer of Zhengbai Banner, directly under the eldest brother's banner, these days, it seems that she is also a very strong woman, but she is a bit stubborn, and occasionally does not distinguish between serious and serious.I smiled, but before I could speak...

"Now there is no master here, so stop pretending to be polite and take the official step." Chunyan looked at me with a half-smile and said.I naturally understood very well in my heart, Concubine De looked at me highly on weekdays, and they might feel bitter in their hearts, but I have always behaved well and behaved modestly, so people can't tell what is right or wrong.But it's like this, or... I can't help but secretly smile, what can I do?well!Same old thing - play dumb!I laughed even more idiotically..."Sister Yan, sorry I also moved those things for you this morning, please forgive me."

"Hey..." Yinyan laughed out loud, then she didn't say anything, and walked forward holding my arm.

In the morning, she packed some personal belongings, so many eunuchs didn't do their best, and she asked the maids who came to the palace together to do it, so I would naturally go to help.Seeing her smug look, I knew very well that whether others came or not came second, and if I came to help, she would earn face.Let's not talk about my current status in the palace, even my origin is higher than hers.But as long as she doesn't bother me, it doesn't matter to me to do my best. Anyway, what she cares most about is bullshit to me, so I just let her go.Suddenly I feel that she is a bit like Nalan Rongyue, she likes to show off, even if everyone is a dung shell, she has to push three dung balls at a time to show that she is different...

"Puchi" imagining Nalan Rongyue pushing the dung ball, I couldn't help but burst out laughing.Yinyan gave me a strange look, and just about to ask me what I was laughing at, the group of girls had already ran over excitedly: "Sister Yan, Xiaowei, you are so slow! The garden is full of lanterns, all kinds of It looks so good!" Yin Yan also had an excited look on her face, but she hurriedly suppressed it, and showed a solemn face: "Little hooves who have never seen the world, what a good thing, it is also worth it. You guys are so twittering that you have lost the slightest bit of etiquette." This looks a bit like Dongmei and the others, so I couldn't help but chuckle.

After getting along these days, the court ladies all know that she is a bit powerful, and she can be regarded as a leader in a vague way. Two days ago, she was a little ignorant to ask Dongmei sister to be strong, but the two sisters were neither soft nor hard It was only when the ground pushed back that I realized how powerful it was.Seeing that my sister and I are getting along well, I may have some thoughts about me, so I only came out to help her with work this morning.

Seeing that everyone was silent, she calmly took the lead and headed towards the garden. With the food box in my hand, I also followed the crowd.Fire trees and silver flowers, colorful and fragrant, I can't help but secretly sigh, it is really a luxurious imperial home, even in modern times, there are not so many exquisite lanterns...

Tonight's weather is fine, a round of bright moon hangs high in the sky, surrounded by stars, and the ground complements each other... I hear the laughter of the girls in my ears, looking at the fragrance of clothes and temples around me, smelling the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus in the air, I My heart gradually calmed down, and I couldn't help blending into it. Along the way, I shared flowers and willows, appreciated the wonders of various lanterns, and secretly admired the skillful hands of the craftsmen. This is really hard to buy!As he was walking, he suddenly realized that he had separated from Yinyan and the others at some point, and looked around, but there were many figures, and no one, two, or three could be seen.

I squeezed my neck, I just kept looking up at the lanterns, but now I feel a little sore, I thought about it, let it go, it’s so lively, I think they won’t line up to visit like students, and they probably left long ago Now, I don't need to look around anymore, anyway, if I can't get out of the palace gate, I have to go back to Changchun Palace sooner or later.Thinking of this, I was a little happy. I finally got rid of them, and I could be quiet for a while. I looked around and it was quiet. I thought about it, then walked a little deeper, and sat down behind a rockery. , but it is still bearable.Putting the food box aside, I propped my hands on the stone, and looked back at the starry sky. It was really beautiful...why didn't I realize that the moon was so round and so bright...

After a while, the breeze blew over, and I only felt my face was wet, so I came back to my senses.It seems that my water source seems to have been enriched recently, and the water will overflow when it is full.Or maybe it’s the recent overuse of the brain, advanced dementia, and tear incontinence. "Hehe..." I curled my lips and sat up straight. I felt a little hungry. I opened the food box to see how many pieces were inside. The moon cakes and a small pot of rice wine were taken out.I've never liked eating these things, but firstly, I'm really hungry, and secondly, in this clear wind and bright moon, I think it's quite elegant.I couldn't help getting excited, broke off a piece and put it in my mouth to chew slowly... Mmm!It seems to be red, and the taste is good, sweet but not greasy.

I don't drink well. I used to drink more than half a glass of beer at home, so even though I poured a glass of wine, I just took a small sip for the sake of fun.In the midst of enjoying myself, a faint human voice came, and I was taken aback for a moment, so I pricked up my ears to listen.Hearing the sound of footsteps getting closer and closer, he couldn't help frowning, feeling a little disappointed, secretly hoping that they were just passing by.But I don't know who it is, so I walked to my left front and stopped.

"Let's stay here. It's quiet here. No one comes here. It's so high that we can see clearly below." A gentle male voice came.I was taken aback!Why does this sound so familiar!Seems to be……

"Hmm..." A soft voice floated over, but it was like a large heavy hammer, hitting my heart hard - it was Xiaochun!I froze there unable to move, I just felt that I had stopped breathing, the moon cake was blocking my throat, making me feel like I was suffocating, but I didn't even dare to swallow it, I just let myself It also became a rockery.

"Chun'er, the previous emperor called you, didn't he?" Hearing the prince ask softly, there was no sound, I thought Xiaochun might have nodded. "Hey..." The prince sighed, "That's good, so even if we are together, we won't be..." After a pause, he said, "I and you are sincere, not for the sake of others. It's..." Before he could finish speaking, Xiaochun was already weeping softly...

I was slowly soaking the mooncakes with my saliva, swallowing them little by little. When I heard the prince say the same, I almost choked and swallowed forcefully.I can't help but smile wryly in my heart, it seems that people are the same in ancient and modern China and abroad, the more filthy things they do, the more they have to find an extremely pure excuse for themselves.Those in power will always say that they start wars for justice, and nine out of ten men and women who cheat on each other will say it is for the truth.After thinking about it, I feel even more helpless. It seems that whether this is official history or unofficial history, it seems that I can't change it with my efforts. So what does it mean for me to appear here?I feel sorry for Xiaochun, so who will take pity on me from now on?I thought I was detached from things, but now it seems that I have fallen deeper than anyone else. I can see the future of others, but I can't see my own...

My mind was spinning around, and I could only hear the voice of the prince comforting Xiaochun from time to time. After a while, the voice suddenly changed—I was taken aback, and listened carefully—I couldn’t help but smile wryly... Never I thought that one day I would listen to the windows, but I was so stiff that I didn't even have the strength to blush.Thinking of the principle of "don't listen to evil", I count sheep in my heart, one or two... But the sound in my ear can be louder or quieter, it's up to you.In the end, I only came to one conclusion: No matter ancient or modern, men and women get together in the same way.I was terribly embarrassed in my heart, and I felt uncomfortable all over my body, but I couldn't move at all.If this is discovered, I'm afraid I won't be embarrassed, will I?The dead do not feel.I don’t know if it’s a psychological effect, but I suddenly feel like going to the toilet, but the couple in front of me… I can’t help grinning—it seems that I will not only lose control of tears, but also incontinence of urine...

"Prince..." The old man's voice came from far away, and I was refreshed. It seemed that the people around the prince came here.I could only hear Xiaochun urging the prince to leave quickly. After a while of rustling clothes, the prince walked out. After a while, the son heard him reprimanding the servant: "What are the ghosts screaming at night, what else can I do?" Is it okay to let the wolf take it?" The eunuchs hurriedly apologized, and followed him away while explaining something in their mouths...

Xiaochun also heard the voice go away, and then quietly walked out.I still stayed there quietly, and after a while, I was sure that I would not be killed by someone, so I slowly stood up while supporting the rockery. After packing up his things, he hurriedly walked out along another road.Seeing that the Changchun Palace was not far away, I slowed down my pace. Fortunately, I didn't meet anyone along the way. Only now did I realize that my heart was beating violently, and I took a few deep breaths—I calmed down and felt better. Then he walked slowly towards the side door.

Greeted the eunuch at the door and went in, looked up and saw the bright lights in the main room, knew that Concubine De had come back, but I didn't have anything to do tonight, so I walked to my room, still thinking in my heart Looking at Xiaochun, I also understand that I can’t tell her any more, no matter what I say, it’s useless, and I can’t help but feel a little uncomfortable...

"Xiaowei..." Dongmei's voice came suddenly.I was startled, and turned around to look, only to see Dongmei catching up, I calmed down, and asked her with a smile: "Why did the master come back so early, I thought..." Before I finished speaking, Dongmei has already come to the front: "Hey! Don't mention it, the thirteenth master had a hand with someone at the banquet, and the empress said that you put away the blood stasis ointment that was put on by Suzhou Fujin, and taught me to come to you I want it."

"What did you say?" - I just felt a "buzz" in my head... Who did Shisan fight with?Fourth?Old fourteen?still……

Dazed and confused, I went to the warehouse to rummage through the boxes, only to feel that it was placed here, but I couldn’t find anything. Dongmei also helped me search around. After a while, my son’s forehead was covered with sweat. She straightened up and said, "My waist is sore, Xiaowei, think about it again, where to put it."

I didn't know what I was muttering, but my heart was burning.Seeing me running around like a headless fly, Dongmei was so anxious that she was sweating profusely, "Puchi—" she burst out laughing: "You, I don't know what's the matter recently, you don't say anything all day long. Damn, it’s just stupid, I see you, there is too much wind blowing through the wall on the porch, and people are blown stupid!" I gave her a blank look, what time is it, and she made fun of me, what to wear? wall wind...

"Porch!" I suddenly yelled out.

"Ouch..." Dongmei was taken aback, "Damn girl! Who stepped on your tail? Such a ghostly sound..." Before she finished speaking, I pulled her out and said, "I put it in the It's in the attic, but you reminded me that it's important to get things first, and you'll always scold me later, so you go back first, and I'll go get them." Then he ran away.

I took the medicine, hurried to the side hall, handed it to Dongmei at the door, she lifted the curtain and went in, but I stopped, stepped aside and gasped, to be honest, since I came here, I haven't done such an intense exercise yet, and I feel like I can't catch my breath anymore.

I sat down at the stone table under the wisteria trellis in the yard. Through the gaps in the leaves, I saw the brightly lit and noisy people in the side room, and couldn't help but wryly smiled.Alas, in fact, the fear of going in is real. I haven't figured out how to face him yet, and I'm afraid that his fight today will have nothing to do with me... An inexplicable sense of guilt arises, I just feel It slowly surged up, making me feel like I was about to be drowned.I couldn't help loosening my neckline, and took a long breath. Although I didn't want to go in, I didn't want to leave at all. I just stared blankly at the screen window, just thinking why I didn't have the ability to see through?

"Wow!" The curtain at the door slammed, I was startled, subconsciously lowered my body, and saw the fourth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother walking out.

"Fourth brother, I think the thirteenth brother is fine. It's fine if he doesn't let him call the imperial doctor. You know how arrogant he is. The fourteenth brother is still smiling, but the fourth brother frowned: 'It looks like it's just a flesh injury, but it's better to be careful. If you get a hidden injury and move your muscles and bones, it won't be good.'"

"Hey..." Elder Fourteen burst out laughing, "Fourth Brother, I didn't say it, but with Deyang's skill, if he wants to injure Old Thirteen secretly, he must have that ability! What's more, just twisted After a while, the guards went up and separated, it's all right."

"Hmm..." The fourth elder brother raised his head and pondered for a while and said, "Okay, then don't bark, it's just..." The fourth master swallowed before he finished speaking, his eyes just casually patrolled the yard, not knowing what was going on in his heart. What is the head thinking.I was on the sidelines and didn't dare to breathe, but I was wondering who this Deyang was, who dared to fight with the prince, even if the thirteenth elder brother was not favored, but he was Kangxi's own son after all, regardless of age ah!

Just as he was thinking, there was a sudden sound of people outside, and the two elder brothers looked out at the same time.I slightly straightened my head and neck and saw that it was Li Dequan, the head of the Qianqing Palace. When he stepped in, he looked up and saw the fourth elder brother and the others.The fourth master raised his hand and said, "Eunuch Li, why is your son here now?" Brother Fourteen also looked at him with a smile. "Ah! This servant is following the emperor's orders to see the concubine De. Uh-huh!" Li Dequan cleared his throat, and said with a smile, "The key will be released in this palace soon, so don't delay your leaving the palace." Four The master nodded and said, "Well, I'm leaving now, just to see the thirteenth brother. If you have an errand, go in quickly."

I always feel that the voice of the fourth elder brother is a lethal weapon. Li Dequan obviously cared about this cold-hearted master, so he hurriedly beat him and went in.

"Hehe, this old slave, you're going around the corner and rushing us away. I want to listen to what he has to say outside, right, fourth brother?" Fourteenth elder brother looked at fourth master, and fourth elder brother tightened his lips. "Huang Ama will deal with it fairly, and we haven't asked us to listen to the order, so let's go." The fourteenth elder brother seemed to want to stay and listen to the corner, but he couldn't hold back the fourth elder brother, so he had no choice but to follow him Going out, "Yes, yes, I can go back to the palace to rest, and the fourth brother should hurry back to the mansion too, today is really enough to see, I don't know how the emperor will deal with it..."

Under the lamplight, I can vaguely see that the fourth elder brother's face is like water. After hearing the unclear words of the fourteenth elder brother, he is also expressionless, but suddenly stops walking.I looked at him and couldn't help sighing secretly, no matter how cruel he is, he still has a sincere concern for Brother Shisan, so I can't blame Shisanhui for working so hard for him in the future. "Oh..." I couldn't help but sighed.The fourth elder brother stopped suddenly, turned his face, and looked at me. I was shocked and didn't dare to move any more. "Fourth brother?" The fourteenth brother stopped inexplicably, and the fourth master paused, "It's okay, let's go." After speaking, he walked out quickly, and the fourteenth brother hurriedly followed.

"Oh my god! I was scared to death!" I listened with pricked ears and heard that nothing happened, so I slowly stood up. "Hiss..." I couldn't help but gasped, my legs went numb...

Sitting on the stone bench, I gently massaged my legs while thinking, what day is it today?Zombie day?Why do I always have to freeze in a corner and be forced to hear things I don't even want to hear?Could it be because I found this imperial calendar that day, flipped through it casually, couldn't understand it and thought it was useless, so I put it in the corner of the cabinet, because of my disrespect, so... I secretly made up my mind to go back Take it out quickly, wrap it in a book cover, and study it carefully.If it really says that I am overwhelmed by dark clouds today and it is not suitable to go out, then I have to pay it up to get rid of the bad luck.

Thinking wildly. "Your Majesty, the slave will go back to answer the order, and you should arrange it earlier." Li Dequan's male duck voice suddenly came out, which startled me.Looking back, Concubine De sent him out: "Eunuch Li is too tired, go back and tell the master, just please rest assured."

"Yes, that servant has resigned." Li Dequan slapped Qian'er again. "Well, Eunuch Fu, send it off for me." Concubine De said with a smile.

I saw that the brigade had already left, and the concubine Defei looked good. It seemed that the emperor did not punish the thirteenth brother too much, so I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. "Ah, sneeze!!" I might have stayed outside for too long, and suddenly my nose started to itch. Although I wanted to control it in my mind, I sneezed out long ago. "Who is it?" Concubine De turned around, and the surrounding eunuchs and court ladies also surrounded her.I rubbed my nose, knowing that if I kept silent, I would have to be treated as an assassin by the guards, so I hurriedly walked out, "Master, it's me, Xiaowei." As soon as I showed up, Dongmei Laughed first, "Master, I took the medicine with her just now, I thought she followed into the house, but who knows that this girl is hiding in the dark place and pretending to be a ghost." After relaxing, Concubine De couldn't help smiling: "You child, what are you doing there?" I rubbed my nose and smiled awkwardly: "Master, there are so many people in this room, I can't get in, but I'm afraid that something will happen to you My son ordered me to wait outside." I hurriedly made up a high-sounding excuse that seemed to be loyal.Concubine De nodded, "Well, I'm sorry for you. It's quite cold tonight, don't catch the cold, come in." After finishing speaking, she turned and went into the house.I couldn't help but stand there in a daze, what should I do, it seems that I have shown my loyalty too much.I... I don't want to go in...

"Hey……"

"Ah?" I was startled, and suddenly turned around to see Dong Lian standing behind me with a smile, "You damn girl, you really know how to sell well, why don't you go in quickly and wait for the eight-person sedan chair to bring you up? "As he spoke, he pretended to stare at me twice, then smiled and stretched out his hand to pull me in.I smiled wryly, this time I was really flattering the horse's feet, Concubine De is fine, if I don't get kicked by the wild horse of the thirteenth brother today, I will write my surname upside down.

As soon as I entered the room, a wave of heat hit me, and I shivered—"Ah Choo" couldn't help but sneezed again.

"Xiaowei, just go back and drink a few cups of hot tea later."

I hurriedly got down: "Yes, I know." After finishing speaking, I bowed my head and stood aside like a peaceful ostrich, not daring to raise my head to look around. It's okay to lose sight now, it's another matter if I'm upset or not.

"Yinxiang, you have also heard your imperial ama's will. You will be staying with me these few days, and the emperor asked me to enlighten you." Defei paused, and then said, "Although I am not You kiss your mother, but I think you have always been the same as the fourth and the fourteenth. I am a woman, and I can’t be taught, but our mother and I can still say a few caring words.”

"Yes, my son grew up with my fourth brother and has always regarded you as his own mother. If you have any lessons, my son will always obey." The voice of the thirteenth elder brother came, a little hoarse, as if I hurt my throat, and my heart couldn't help but pick up.

"Well, that's good, Xiaowei..."

"Ah? Yes." Busy took a few steps forward.

"Take all those ointments and let them hang there, otherwise they will lose their medicinal properties."

"Yes." I looked up and saw those medicine boxes scattered on the kang table, even though Brother Thirteen was sitting on the kang, I had no choice but to pack it up.I had just cleaned up halfway, "Mother, my knuckles still hurt a little." Thirteen's voice suddenly rang in my ears.I froze for a moment—subconsciously raised my head to look at him... Shisan was leaning on the pillow, looking at me with piercing eyes, a bruise on my chin, and slightly disheveled hair, I felt that my eyes could no longer move a little , just looking at him, can't help guessing the deep meaning in his eyes.

"That's it, this bruise has to be rubbed open, otherwise it will hurt the tendons. Xiao Wei, you go." The Empress Defei looked at Shisan's fingers worriedly, and gave this order.I sighed secretly, I just knew that Thirteen would not let me relax.I picked up the ointment and rubbed it over, hesitated for a while, for some reason, I was suddenly embarrassed to shake his hand, so I just glanced at him, and Shisan was looking at me with a half-smile, provocatively.My heart sank, I just felt that I had suffered enough filth today, I didn't do anything, why... I went up and grabbed his hand heavily, I only felt his muscles tense, and his mouth unconsciously Take a breath.Hehe... I felt a little more balanced in my heart, so I lowered my head to take a closer look—"Ah!" I gasped, only to see bruises all over his five fingers, some of which were already purple-black, and some small blood Mouth, even though it has been smeared with medicine, it still looks very serious, Brother Fourteen is a liar...

I just felt as if my heart was clenched severely by a cold hand, it was wet, heavy and painful, and a sour heat rushed to my eye sockets. With a few "pops", tears dripped onto the back of Thirteen's hands, and I couldn't help being stunned——I...

Before I could figure out why I was crying, I felt my hand tighten, and I blinked, only to realize that my hand had been held backwards by Elder Thirteen, it was so tight and a little painful.I slowly raised my head to look at him, Thirteen had lost that half-smile expression, but was looking at me very seriously... I don't know what expression I have now, I just quietly Looking at him, his eyes suddenly softened, and I became a little confused, only feeling his fingers gently rubbing my palm.

"Xiaowei, don't use too much force, just lightly." Concubine De's voice came from behind.

"Oh." I reacted, and my face turned purple.I glared at Elder Brother Thirteen, and saw that he was smiling, and he had already returned to the appearance I knew in normal times.Although I was calm on the surface, I was very happy in my heart, knowing that the barrier between me and Shisan had disappeared, and I was really happy for the whole day today.Hehe, fortunately, this wild horse just raised some dirt, choked me, and didn't kick anyone. It seems that my luck has finally turned.

I massaged him carefully and gently for a while, the empress Defei felt that it was almost done, so she asked me to stop, I wanted to pack up my things, but Shisan didn't let go, although I didn't dare to use all my strength to break free, so as not to hurt him again Seeing him, he managed to get rid of it cleverly, since Concubine De was here anyway, he didn't dare to do anything blatantly.I packed up my things with a smile, and secretly made a face at him. He was taken aback, and I turned around and leaned down on Niangfu: "Your Majesty, I don't have anything to say, the servant is leaving." Concubine De nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work. In this way, by the way, you can collect all the rewards today, and go."

"Yes." I turned around and went to the next room, and saw a string of sandalwood rosary beads and a handful of jade dust whisks placed on the table, all in a yellow silk box, knowing that this was the Mid-Autumn Festival gift from the emperor, I hurried up to collect it. pick.Only the voices of Concubine De and the others could be heard from the outer room: "You can sleep in the East Flower Hall at night, it will be tighter and won't be affected by the wind. How about calling someone?"

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Brother Thirteen's cheerful voice came. "Okay, then..." Concubine De concubine paused, obviously thinking about something, I took my things and walked out, and saw elder brother Thirteen pouting, but concubine De concubine was taken aback.I didn't take it to heart either, so I saluted Concubine De and Elder Brother Thirteen and prepared to leave.As soon as I walked to the door, Concubine De's gentle voice came: "Xiao Wei, you can go to the East Flower Hall to watch the night." I stopped suddenly, only to feel that a thunder hit me on the head Go... I turned around stupidly: "What?" Seeing my expression of being kicked and breaking my waist, Thirteen suddenly burst out laughing, "Then I will work hard for you tonight..." After finishing speaking, I looking at me with a smile...

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