dream back to qing dynasty

Chapter 37 Life and Death
"Master, eat a little more." Xiaotao comforted softly, the bird's nest porridge in her hand had been reheated countless times, but the smell was so sweet that I wanted to vomit, I closed my eyes and shook my head, Leaning back on the rocking chair with a relaxed back, he waved her back again.Although I closed my eyes, I could clearly feel Xiaotao's hesitation and hesitation, but I couldn't care about her anymore, and I don't know how long it took before the room finally became quiet, and the scenes from a few days ago were like a movie Flickering through my mind quickly or slowly...

It finally came, this was my only thought at that time, the lights coming from outside the moon gate flickered on and off, the shadows of people, the noisy voices, the cries that were suppressed and the unstoppable Panicked... It turns out that this is called a catastrophe, and an uncontrollable wry smile surged up in my heart, but my mood calmed down. Someone once said that death is not terrible, what is terrible is the period of waiting for death... maybe This period of waiting has polished off all my fear, hesitation, and loss.

"Xiaowei..." Yinxiang's voice suddenly sounded, I raised my eyes and looked over, Yinxiang's expression was very strange, if everything that happened in front of him made him calm, then my performance made him feel incredible, Because I was actually smiling faintly...

But I can't explain everything in my heart to him. I couldn't do it before, and it's even worse at this juncture. I can only twitch the corner of my mouth: "Didn't you say that if you are here, you don't have to be afraid?" Staring at me deeply, he suddenly smiled softly, with determination in his eyes: "Yes, it's the same now." I smiled, and was about to reach out and hold his hand... "Slave Detai gave Thirteen Greetings from the Thirteenth Fujin, masters are auspicious." When I heard the sound, I turned my head, and a big man dressed in the costume of the third-class guard in front of the imperial court stood in front of us. He spoke Chinese with a somewhat strange accent. Detai, his personal bodyguard, is an extremely brave Mongolian man.I have met him twice before, and every time we met, he was very polite, but I knew that he had a good relationship with Yinxiang. Yinxiang often invited him to drink, or to learn martial arts together. Mongolians have a bold personality. Honest, Yinxiang is a very generous person, and the two get along very well... But at this moment, this simple and simple man has a look of embarrassment.

"Haha, Lao De, you don't need to be so polite." Yinxiang laughed loudly, "What's the matter, just tell me if you have anything to say." After laughing, he said solemnly, "There is a purpose."

"My son, Yinxiang, accepts the order." Yinxiang replied respectfully, swung forward, and knelt on the ground, and I knelt down with him, and all the servants who came to hear the sound from all around also knelt down. one place. "The emperor has a decree that Yinxiang, son of the thirteenth son of the Xuan Dynasty, will enter the palace immediately. There must be no mistakes. I respect this."

"My son complies with the order." Yin Xiang replied loudly, and kowtowed again.He stood up, stretched out his hand to help me up again, and squeezed my arm slightly. I nodded slightly, with a smile on my face, but my heart felt a little bitter. Seeing Yinxiang turned and walked down the steps, someone walked quickly Come over with an umbrella. "Let's go." He raised his chin at Detai, Detai bowed to me, turned around and led Yinxiang to go...

"Yinxiang." I couldn't help but yelled, Yinxiang paused, turned around and looked at me, there was an uncontrollable emotion in my heart that made me walk towards him quickly, the rain patted my face coldly, I ran up to him and stopped, panting slightly, Yinxiang pulled me under the umbrella, he looked down at me, with a flash of distress in his eyes: "Xiaowei, why did you come out, you are wet and windy What should I do?" I felt a pain in my heart, he was still worried about me at this time, and smiled at him from the bottom of my heart, Yinxiang was startled, I hooked his neck and kissed him lightly, surrounded by Suddenly there was a gasp, and Yinxiang's neck was also stiff.I don't care about everything around me, I just want Yinxiang to feel my wholeheartedness... Let go of him, look up, Yinxiang's face is soft in the flickering lights, but there is a hint of wetness in his eyes. "Come back early, I'll wait for you." I said softly.Yinxiang nodded and said hoarsely, "Okay."

Watching Yinxiang's back slowly disappear in front of my eyes, only the mulberry horn lamps under the eaves are left, struggling to reveal a little light in the dark night.The thin cold wind and bitter rain seeped in from my pores little by little, corroding my heart to be riddled with holes, and I even felt that the air I exhaled was icy.Xiaotao and Qin Shun'er were holding umbrellas for me, and they were drenched in the water, but no one dared to speak to me...

"Master, master." A soft call interrupted my thoughts.I sighed secretly, opened my eyes and turned to look at Qin Shun'er who was cautious at the door: "What's wrong?" Seeing that I woke up, Qin Shun'er took two quick steps: "Master, there is a letter inside."

"What did you say?!" I sat up abruptly, the garden where we stayed temporarily was surrounded by the Imperial Army for the past few days, people inside couldn't get out, and people outside couldn't get in.I expected that Yinxiang didn't come back, but I didn't expect to be guarded so strictly. According to the course of events I read from the history books, it shouldn't have much to do with Yinxiang.And the reason why I'm afraid is because of the ticking time bomb of Xiaochun and the prince. If Ba Ye and the others don't use this card, the sun will really come out from the west.What's more, what is recorded in the history books may not be all facts. If that were the case, Sima Qian would not have been castrated.At the beginning, I was quite calm, but after these days and nights of torture, I have lost my position, and the calm mask on my face has gradually cracked, and I can no longer hide the worry and helplessness in my heart.Qin Shun'er trembled when she saw my stern words, and hurriedly lowered her head and said, "Master, don't worry." After she finished speaking, she turned around and went out. I was startled, what the hell is he doing... Just as I was wondering, the curtain at the door was lifted, and a figure appeared I flashed over, and with the cloak off my head, I couldn't help being shocked: "You..."

Even if I think about it ten thousand times, I can't think that Qixiang will appear in front of me again.Qixiang disappeared from the mansion half a year ago. At that time Yinxiang mentioned something casually, as if he gave her to someone.In the past, giving each other maids and servants was a very common thing, and I am not too cold about Qixiang, so it goes in one ear and comes out in the other, so forget it and don't take it to heart.Seeing me staring at her dumbfounded, Qixiang couldn't help laughing out, and I was startled again, ever since I knew her, she always looked preoccupied, her face and eyes always seemed to be covered with a thin film. It was like a mist, and it was the first time I had seen her smile. She looked less handsome than before, but more charming.

"Fu Jin is auspicious." Qi Xiang lightly blessed Fu's body. "Well, get up." I said lightly, although I still didn't understand the purpose of her visit, my mood gradually calmed down.At this critical juncture, no matter whether you meet princes, nobles or eunuchs and servants, it may have a greater or lesser impact on the fate of Yinxiang and me. The balance is often broken by a speck of dust, which makes me We cannot but be cautious.Qixiang stood up, looked up and saw that my face was as calm as water, she was slightly taken aback.Seeing her staring at me but not speaking, I couldn't help squinting my eyes, Qixiang was obviously startled, woke up with a start, and hurriedly lowered her head.

"Qin Shun'er said, what news do you have to tell me." As soon as I said the words, I was slightly taken aback. Is this voice as cold as a stone made by me?Qixiang obviously felt it too, she shook slightly, but still didn't raise her head, she just replied softly: "Yes." After she finished speaking, there was no more to say, a heavy silence lay across me and me like a boulder. Between her, just when I couldn't hold back anymore, Qixiang suddenly raised her head: "Now my brothers are all staying in Yanbo Zhishuangzhai, the thirteenth master and the prince are under separate care, and the specific servants don't know. Look, it should be fine for the time being." Then, Qixiang's eyes lit up brightly, "Whether the master believes it or not, this servant has never harmed the heart of the Thirteenth Lord. There is some past in this, and this servant cannot say, If Fujin wants to know, you can go and ask him when you see Master Thirteen." I was taken aback, before I could digest the meaning of her words, Qixiang bowed: "The servant has to go, although the servant is weak , I will do my best, please relax Fujin." After she finished speaking, she turned around and was about to go out, I subconsciously wanted to open my mouth to stop her, and I was a little confused by her unclear words, before I opened my mouth, seven Xiang suddenly turned around and looked at me again, and took a deep look at me: "Fu Jin must take care, if something happens to you, Master Thirteen, he..." There was a bit of bitterness at the corner of her mouth, and there were too many flashes of emotion in her eyes However, the only thing I could see was a moment of deep pain, and she lifted the curtain and went out.

I leaned back heavily in the chair, and used my fingers to massage my throbbing temples. The strange appearance of Qixiang, the vague words, and those strange expressions made my thoughts tangled in a mess, but It was as if a basin of cold water had been poured on the head, leaving only cold and stiff.

The curtain at the door rang, "What's the matter with her?" I slightly raised my eyes to look at Qin Shun'er who came in.The little eunuch bowed hurriedly: "Responding to the master's words, Qixiang came with the eunuch who came to pass on the edict of the noble master." I felt that there seemed to be something wrong with my ears, Qixiang, the noble concubine, the elder brother... Which song is this: "Who do you think she is with?"

"My master doesn't know. Last year when the elder brother built a new mansion, all the masters sent their slaves there. The thirteenth master sent Qixiang there. Just now she was the one who found the slave. The slave thought that this dead horse would be a living horse doctor. It’s better than unbelief.” As soon as he finished speaking, he gave himself a slap in the face, “Damn it, you said something wrong.” I looked at Qin Shun’er who was kneeling on the ground, how could I care what he said? Live: "Forget it, get up, and explain the business clearly."

"Yes." Qin Shun'er kowtowed again, and got up swiftly, "For some reason, elder brother brought Qixiang into the palace again to serve your master. The thirteenth master knows about it."

"Oh." I nodded, "Really, then what is she here for today?" Qin Shun'er licked her lips: "Because all the masters are serving by the emperor's side, and your master is taking care of him according to the emperor's order." For the Fujins of each family, Qixiang came with those eunuchs, your master rewarded some things, and several maids came, I guess my son should have arrived at the Sixteen Fujins by now."

"So..." I reached out and took a sip of the tea on the table beside me, "What did your lord say?" Qin Shun'er thought for a while: "It's nothing important, the eunuchs who just came to pass on the message said, Your master told everyone to take care of their bodies, just take care of yourself, nothing else, just now I saw the master fell asleep, so I didn't want to disturb you, because Qixiang said that he had faith, so I took them to drink a cup of tea , When Qixiang came out, he gave money to those eunuchs and maids, and then sent them away."

"You've done a good job." I forced a smile, "I've worked hard on you for the past two days." Qin Shun'er's eyes turned red: "Master, don't say that, as long as the master is fine, the slave can do whatever he wants." I lightly Nodded lightly: "Go down, I want to be quiet, don't let people disturb me if there is nothing important."

"Yes, I know." Qin Shun'er gave a slap, turned around and went out, the room was suddenly silent.I closed my eyes to stabilize myself for a while, and then reconsidered what had happened in the past two days.First, Yinxiang should be fine now, but obviously he was implicated by the prince, although I really can't think of what it is because of.If it is said that the crown prince asked Yinxiang to do something wrong, it is impossible for the fourth master not to know about it. With Yinxiang's intelligence and fourth master's prudence, what mistakes will happen?Second, although the reason for Qixiang's visit is unknown, I subconsciously feel that she will not harm Yinxiang. Little people have their uses, and now I can only believe what she said for the time being, and just adapt to the situation when things come to an end; If it has nothing to do with Yinxiang, then the prince's bad deeds will only be related to Xiao Chun'er. If it is related to political affairs, he would have nothing to do with measuring the land of the country the year before last. The success failed, and the emperor never really punished him. As long as he did not rebel, the emperor would not deal with his son who had devoted the most effort and had the greatest hope.But if it's because of the prince's lack of self-cultivation, then what does it have to do with Yinxiang...

"Huh..." I sighed for a long time, only feeling that my headache was about to split, Yinxiang... rubbed his sore eyes, and looked around in the darkness. The lonely feeling from the past hit my heart, I couldn't help standing up and walking to the bed, lying down on the pillow, Yinxiang's body odor came from the pillow faintly...

"Master." Xiao Tao's panicked voice came from above. "Yeah." I slowly opened my eyes and saw Xiaotao's flustered face, a kind of powerless numbness crawled into my heart, I didn't have any extra energy to make a fuss, I just asked lazily: "What's the matter?" Xiaotao swallowed Spitted: "Master, Eunuch Li is here, and I declare you to enter the palace immediately."

The carriage was rattling on the dirt road, and my heart was also rattling in my chest. I looked out the window and saw that Li Dequan, who had come to deliver the order, was leading the horse forward.Just now I found out that it was him who delivered the decree, and only one sentence came to my mind: It is a blessing or a disaster, and a disaster cannot be avoided... I calmly accepted the decree, and quietly followed Li Dequan into the carriage, and Xiao Tao also followed Li Dequan into the carriage. Well, whether Qin Shun'er or not, these slaves all have an expression of imminent disaster, panicked and helpless.Therefore, Li Dequan must have been a little surprised when he saw me like this. Naturally, a person with brows and eyes like him would not show it on his face, but he just looked at me twice more.How did Li Dequan know that I already had the idea of ​​"fighting hard and daring to pull the emperor off the horse" in my heart. I consider myself a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death, but the moment I met him just now, the feeling of unknown fortune and misfortune made me I deeply felt the fear of losing Yinxiang.

The shops on both sides have already closed their doors, only the lanterns hanging at the door are swaying in the wind, with different colors and different fonts for the name and name of the signboard. If it was in the past, I would find it very interesting, but now it only makes me feel There were ghosts and ghosts, and a desolate scene. I couldn't help but smiled wryly. It turns out that a person's mood can affect so many people.He took a breath, closed his eyes and leaned against the soft cushion on the back wall, his heart was blank, but there was an indescribable tranquility, and he couldn't help thinking a little funny, is this the calm before the storm?In a blink of an eye, I realized that I could still laugh at such a time. I really don’t know if it’s because I’m born with courage, or because I’m lacking in heart and lungs... Although I was thinking wildly, I felt that my thinking became more and more active and more relaxed , I am becoming more and more like my usual self. I can't help but smile slightly when I think of this. Whether it is the emperor or other people, I am afraid that I am more or less different, and it can be said that it is a bit strange. What happened today At this point, let them see how different I am.

"Fujin, we've arrived, please get off the carriage." Li Dequan's respectful voice came from outside the window, and I turned my head to look out, only to find that the carriage had already arrived at the inner palace gate of the Summer Resort.I took a deep breath slowly, stretched out my hand from the lifted curtain of the carriage, and helped Li Dequan's hand to get out of the carriage. "Please come with me." Li Dequan bowed and made a gesture. I nodded and followed him. The scenery in front of me suddenly opened up, which was quite different from the scenery in the Forbidden City in Beijing.The small bridges and flowing water, the strange rocks, and the pavilions are all extraordinarily exquisite, but there are too many guards...

In fact, I have been to Chengde in modern times, and the Summer Resort was naturally included in the list of visits, but after thinking about it, I seem to remember nothing except the hawkers that can be seen everywhere.If it weren't for the current mood, I would definitely ask Yinxiang to take me around... Yinxiang... Now this name is like a deep wound on my finger, no matter what I do, I will touch it unconsciously When I touched it, I couldn't help but hurt my heart and lungs. I took two deep breaths, and my tight heart felt better.

Just turning around a corridor, the surroundings became quiet, and I don't know where it is, but there are fewer guards guarding it.A figure suddenly appeared at the corner door on the side. I took a closer look. It was a young eunuch. I saw him walking quickly to Li Dequan and whispering something. I stepped forward and said, "Fu Jin, you wait here first, and the slave has to go in and report first." I nodded, "Okay, please trouble my father-in-law." Li Dequan didn't even dare, and bowed again, He turned around and walked away quickly.I knew in my heart that something must have happened again, but I didn't want to know, anyway, it's the worst luck now, what could be worse?Anyway, this person can't die twice, I shook my head with a sneer in my heart.

Look around, I don’t want to stand like a log, it reminds me of a pig waiting to be slaughtered, I turn and walk to the garden beside me, the little eunuch behind me is about to follow, I stop and turn back Smiled: "I'm just walking here, I want to have a quiet time, and I won't leave your sight." The two little eunuchs looked at each other, and one of them hurriedly said, "Yes, the servant is just afraid that Fujin has some orders, so leave It’s inconvenient to be far away.” I smiled, not wanting to expose his insincere words, turned around and walked into the garden, the two little eunuchs seemed to be casual, but their eyes were staring at me half a step away, but in fact they were surrounded by soldiers. The house is surrounded by water, where else can I go?

After walking for a while, an exquisite attic connecting the inner and outer gardens was in front of me. I didn't want to go in and couldn't go in, so I found a corner under the outer window to keep out the wind and sat down.The two young eunuchs in the distance were taken aback, glanced at each other, and immediately lowered their heads. Anyway, as long as I don't disappear from their sight, even if I stand on my head now, they will just pretend that I didn't see it .Tonight is really good weather with a bright moon and few stars. I subconsciously look up to find the only Big Dipper constellation I know. Where is it...

"Keep your voice down, old ten, see if there is anyone outside..." A very special voice came, with the voice of gold and stone hidden, it was the voice of Brother Jiu.From time to time, I sat there stiffly like a wood carving and stone sculpture, holding my breath tightly, only to hear the window sash above my head crack slightly, and Master Shi's voice was obviously lowered: "There is no one, there are two little eunuchs guarding the door." Look at the entrance of the corridor, far away, this is the inner garden, and the imperial guards will not be there." As long as he looked down, I would definitely sneak around, but fortunately, the window was closed immediately, and I was still listening to Master Shi Muttering: "Ninth brother, you are too careful, who would dare to run around after such a big accident." Ninth master's gloomy voice sounded: "Be careful and sail for ten thousand years."

I waited for a while, and then slowly let go of my breath. It seemed like a long time, and it seemed like a flash, I gradually leaned towards the window like a vine.The voices of Master Nine and Master Ten were very low, but in this moment of silence, they still reached my ears clearly.

"I think that although Huang Ama is in a hurry this time, she is still soft-hearted towards the prince. He is so promiscuous in the court, and he is only detained. However, there is a mistake in hitting a bird with a stone. After going to an old thirteen, he lost half of the prince's arm, and by the way, dirty hands can be splashed on the fourth." Jiu Ye said hastily.Master Shi quacked with a smile: "When something like this happens, the old thirteen probably has no way out, Prince Nightmare Town, this is not the end of confinement, let him be arrogant at ordinary times, haha!"

"Keep your voice down." Master Jiu reprimanded Elder Brother Ten in a low voice, "Have things been handled smoothly?"

"Don't worry, that character was written by Old Fourteen. It's really the same as Old Thirteen's." Elder Brother Shi said with a smile. "Where's that person?" Jiu Ye asked. "Hmph, don't worry, he won't be able to say anything, forever..." Elder Brother Shi sneered.

"The talisman paper from Nightmare Town has been found by He Zhu'er, the prince's personal eunuch, and it was presented to the emperor just now. Ninth brother, you didn't see Huang Ama's face at that time, hehe." The tenth master laughed. Said, "Well, there is no typo." Jiuye asked thoughtfully. "Don't worry, this kind of thing could be wrong. I have seen the jade document with my own eyes." After speaking, Lord Shi repeated the content of the jade document again in a low voice. "Okay, you were ordered to come out to find me, it's almost time, let's go back." After Jiu Ye finished speaking, there was a sound of clothes rubbing. "Ninth brother, you don't know, Huang Ama found that girl." Shi Ye said suddenly. "Oh, what are you doing?" Master Jiu asked after a pause. "Maybe I want to make sure that what the old thirteen told him is the truth, but unfortunately, no matter what he says this time, the emperor will not believe it. As long as he enters the clan mansion, it will fall into our hands." I've already made arrangements, does he still want to get out?!" Shi Ye smiled lowly, and the laughter pierced into my heart like sharp cones raining down.After a while he added: "It's a pity that girl, but..."

"Got it, let's go." Master Jiu interrupted him lightly.

Listening to their movements drifting away, a gust of wind blows straight through me, I couldn't help shivering, only to find that my underwear was drenched in cold sweat.It turned out to be like this—Nightmare Town, this is what the royal family taboos the most. At the beginning, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty killed tens of thousands of people because of the witchcraft disaster of Nightmare Town. Anyone involved in the past dynasties will not end well... Then... …Lights suddenly flashed in the distance, and I was startled. A force that came from nowhere supported me to stand up. My heart was beating violently, and my hands and feet were trembling uncontrollably, but I seemed to be driven by some unknown consciousness. As if dominating, he walked back step by step.

As soon as I walked to the edge of the garden, Li Dequan's figure flashed over from the corner gate, and within a few steps he was in front of me. Just about to speak, he saw my expression, he couldn't help being stunned for a moment, then lowered his head in a flash: "Fu Jin , please come with me." I nodded and walked forward, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw him give the two little eunuchs a questioning look, and the two little eunuchs shook their heads blankly. Naturally, he would not know what happened just now.Li Dequan didn't do anything else, he just took two quick steps, leading me to go deep.

My legs seemed to be filled with lead, and I just moved step by step subconsciously.what to do?What should I do?When the matter came to an end, I realized how weak my own strength was. Yinxiang's pampering over the past year was like a protective shield, which made me forget the indifference, viciousness and life-and-death calculations in the palace.

A narrow corridor connects a square palace, and as Li Dequan just stepped out of the corridor and entered the outer courtyard, I couldn't help but stop in my tracks. Li Dequan was stunned and stopped to look at me, but I just Looking at the man kneeling in the yard - fourth master.He didn't know how long he had been kneeling here, with his head lowered, his braids blown into a mess, but he was still kneeling upright like a rock, and a wave of heat rushed into my eyes instantly. "Fu Jin." Li Dequan leaned over and called me in a low voice. I closed my eyes and made a gesture. Li Dequan bent over and led me forward.Seeing that I had reached the gate of the inner courtyard, I couldn't help but turn my head back. Perhaps I heard our footsteps. Fourth Master raised his head. His pale complexion, chapped lips, and frowns full of melancholy, and the reason why His black eyes widened when he saw me.The dark sky didn't seem to affect me at all. For a moment, the face of the fourth master fell into my eyes. He stared at me without blinking. I smiled at him and turned my head to follow Li Dequan in. Now, the fourth master behind him seemed to want to stand up in a trance.

The inner courtyard was brightly lit, and the room where the emperor lived was covered tightly with kraft paper, making it impossible to see what was going on inside, but human voices still came out from time to time.Li Dequan motioned for me to stand outside and wait, and then he entered the house through the small door next to him.I stood quietly in the yard, and the fourth master was outside the yard, and Yinxiang, who was imprisoned in a place I didn't know, was probably not far away from me.For some reason, this warmed my heart and calmed me down. There was a sound of "pop" and the sound of porcelain falling to pieces suddenly came out, and my heart jumped, and I heard Emperor Kangxi shouting from inside: "I really raised a good son, I used to take pity on him early. I lost my mother, I never imagined that he would do such a thing that is worse than a pig or a dog." The eunuchs outside the courtyard were all silent, but I straightened up, I don't know what was said inside, I only heard Kangxi's speech Shouted: "Come on, Daren Hai from Xuanzong's Mansion came to see me quickly." The three words "Zongren's Mansion" seemed to explode into my mind like a lightning strike, and at the same time, the malicious voice of Master Shi also sounded. , "As long as he enters the clan mansion, it will fall into our hands. I have already taken care of it. Does he still want to get out, haha..."

"No..." I muttered a few words, raised my head, and strode forward. The eunuchs on the side couldn't help being stunned. When they reacted and rushed forward to stop me, I was already at the door. Where did the strength come from, I pushed them away with all my strength, stretched out my hand forward, and with a "bang", the red-lacquered sandalwood door was pushed open by me heavily.There was no sound in the room for a moment, and all eyes were focused on me. Kangxi, who was sitting on the Xumizuo, narrowed his eyes and looked at me. I saw him several times with a gentle and wise feeling, but this time the emperor's chilling majesty was like It pierced my heart like a sharp sword, and my heart seemed to have stopped beating, but my eyes did not move away, and I just looked at Emperor Kangxi.

Suddenly, the emperor stretched out his hand to stop the guards and eunuchs who wanted to drag me out. I took two steps forward, and the elder brothers and ministers in the room were all on guard. , Elder Brother Ten and Fourteen had even weirder expressions on their faces.I walked a few steps, then slowly knelt down, and slowly kowtowed the most serious head in my life: "Your Majesty, Yinxiang did not do this." As soon as I said the words, the atmosphere in the room Suddenly, it seems that everyone's neck is strangled by my words.Silence weighed on everyone's heart, and only the occasional heavy breathing could be heard. After an unknown amount of time, Kangxi finally asked what everyone, including myself, wanted to ask: "Oh, is that so? Who did it?" I lowered my head and took a deep breath, but a helpless wry smile came over my heart, it turned out that this is a matter of life and death, the book said that what people usually suffer is not fate but choice, I finally realized...

I raised my head and straightened my back to look at Emperor Kangxi, and replied clearly: "I did what the emperor said..."

(End of this chapter)