Chaos in the Chu Palace

Chapter 20
Chu Huotian hadn't seen her for more than a month. She was wearing a cloud-blue satin dress embroidered with lotus flowers, and a gown of the same color with Hunan embroidered summer lotus gauze trimmed with silver silk. A long hairpin of magnolia carved with white jade, decorated with a few beaded flowers on the outside, is as elegant as a moon, with a slender and slender figure, with a small waist that is not enough to hold, and her demeanor is becoming more and more ethereal like a fairy.

His heart tightened, not seeing her for many days, she actually lost a lot of weight.

Ouyang Ruo's heart was pounding, not because Mrs. Xu came to complain, but because she felt panic after seeing Chu Huotian for some reason.I haven't seen him for a few days, but Chu Huotian has calmed down. He is dressed in a dark blue homely robe, which makes him more slim and tall. The sapphire hair on his head emits soft light under the lamp, but the posture of sitting upright is more cold and majestic. .

"Ouyang family pays homage to Lord Hou, Wangfei, I respectfully invite you two, Wanan." Ouyang Ruo bowed.

Concubine Chu hurriedly said: "Get up." She said to Chu Huotian and asked, "Master Hou, how do you think about this matter?"

Chu Huotian glanced at Xu Shi, who was wiping tears aside, and said calmly: "The princess is in charge of the affairs of the house, so let the princess handle it impartially, and you don't need to ask me. I just hope that such things will not happen again in the future."

Concubine Chu hurriedly said yes, and Ouyang Ruo and Xu Shi said: "This matter is actually a trivial matter. Xu Shi, you have improper storage of your own belongings and made the house restless. You are also at fault. Ouyang Shi, please discipline me." It is also a mistake to be lax in subordinates. Both of them are wrong, and you will be punished together for five days behind closed doors. During these five days, you should meditate and meditate. If you have time, you can copy some Buddhist scriptures to cultivate your body and mind."

After hearing this, Ouyang Ruo bowed respectfully and said: "Thank you for your guidance, Princess, Ouyang will definitely go back and think about it."

Xu stared at her phoenix eyes, and said with a silk handkerchief in her hand, "Master Hou...this..." Chu Huotian gave her a cold look, and said, "What's the matter, do you have any objections to the princess's handling?"

Seeing Chu Huotian's eyes, Mrs. Xu could only say resentfully: "Yes, Ningshuang understands."

Chu Huotian saw that it had been dealt with, and turned his head to Concubine Chu and said: "The Marquis is also tired, I will take care of official duties first and then rest."

Concubine Chu hurriedly got up and asked, "Where is Lord Hou resting tonight?" Her eyes were full of hope.

Chu Huotian was stunned, seeing her shining eyes, he hesitated and said: "Just rest at Ruyu's side, Benhou hasn't seen Hanxuan for several days. By the way, bring Linyue over tomorrow, and Benhou will be fine tomorrow too." Look at her."

Seeing what he said, Concubine Chu was stunned for a long time before she smiled and responded, "Yes. Then I will send you off to Lord Marquis."

Chu Huotian left first, and Ouyang Ruo stepped aside. He brought the familiar smell of ambergris as he walked, and his heart throbbed again.

Ouyang Ruo bid farewell to Concubine Chu and left Shuyu Garden.Passing by Mrs. Xu, Mrs. Xu snorted coldly at her.Ouyang Ruo also pretended not to hear, and was supported by Wan Huixu to go out the door.

The night was slightly cool, and dim red lanterns had already been lit in the Hou Mansion.The pavilions and corridors are deep and quiet.Ouyang Ruo walked on the bluestone road, stepping on the hard ground with thin embroidered shoes, and walked forward slowly.In the night, there are unknown fragrant flowers exuding their fragrance. In the silent summer night, it seems that many small insects can be heard chirping among the grass.The long and straight stone road stretches far away.Ouyang Ruo only felt a strange feeling rising slowly in his heart, as if this road could never end, never ending.

The lantern in Wan Hui's hand was on and off.Suddenly someone came towards him, bowed his body and said in a low voice: "Master Hou, please come forward and meet me."

Ouyang Ruo was slightly startled, exchanged glances with Wan Hui, and said, "Yes, please Eunuch Li lead the way."

Li Jingcai didn't say much, and walked forward first.Ouyang Ruo walked silently behind him.The night is lonely, the sky is dotted with a few stars, and there is no one walking on the bluestone road.Ouyang Ruo only felt that the scene in front of him seemed familiar, but there was no anxiety in his heart.Li Jingcai led the two of them to a secluded road, and after walking for half an hour, they arrived at a garden.

Ouyang Ruo raised his head and looked around, but saw a small attic standing in the garden.The attic is octagonal, and it can still be seen in the dark night that the attic is very delicate and elegant. There is a lotus pond in front of the building, and the sound of frogs adds to the fun of summer.Ouyang Ruo stepped up to the attic, and saw a tall and straight figure standing in front of the window. The man turned around, and saw that he had sword eyebrows, deep eyes, and a handsome face like jade. It was Chu Huotian who had been waiting for a while.Ouyang Ruo silently stepped forward to salute.Li Jingcai and Wan Hui retreated.

"Come and sit." Chu Huotian stepped forward and took her hand, and said with a slight smile, "Come and eat with me." He said and took off the cloak on her body.

Ouyang Ruo obediently followed him to sit at the table, but saw that there were already several plates of hot dishes on the table, which were fragrant, and there were two cups of water wine beside them.She raised her eyes to look at him, but saw Chu Huotian staring at her with a gentle smile on his face, as if he had done something proud.

Ouyang Ruo's heart moved, she lowered her head and asked, "Don't Master Hou go to sister Liu's place?"

Chu Huotian smiled lowly when he heard the words, the laughter was clear and mellow, like fine wine, making people intoxicated: "You women only remember these things in your heart?"

Ouyang Ruo was stunned for a while when he heard the words, and then he laughed and said: "That's a concubine's petty weapon." After speaking, he picked up chopsticks and served him vegetables.

Her pair of soft and green and white as jade, Chu Huotian looked up at her again, his face was as white as snow, his delicate chin became more pointed and thinner, he sighed slightly, and asked: "Have you recovered from your illness? Are you used to living in the mansion? "

Ouyang Ruo shook his hand holding the chopsticks, and said: "The illness has been cured. The sisters are also willing to take care of the concubine, so don't worry, Lord Hou."

Seeing her like this, Chu Huotian didn't ask any more questions, Ouyang Ruo also had thoughts, and the two of them were speechless for a while.After a meal, I ate in silence.It wasn't until Li Jing removed the food and served clear tea, Chu Huotian took a sip of the tea, and then sighed in relief.

Ouyang Ruo said softly, "Your Majesty has a lot to do every day, so you should take more rest."

Chu Huotian put down the teacup, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said to her, "Come here."

Ouyang Ruo didn't know why, so he was stunned.Chu Huotian smiled softly, took her over and put her on his lap.

Ouyang Ruo was suddenly hugged by him, and couldn't help but let out a little exclamation.Chu Huotian hugged her and buried his head on her neck. The director sighed, "I've been exhausted for the past two months."

His breath brushed against her skin, itching.Ouyang Ruo froze slightly, letting him hold her, not daring to move.Chu Huotian took a deep breath, and said in a muffled voice, "You don't like talking today, are you still angry?"

Ouyang Ruo felt that the hairs on his body were about to stand on end, he hurriedly pushed him away, and said with a flushed face, "Master Hou...this..."

Seeing that she was so shy, Chu Huotian kissed her gently on the cheek: "Okay, don't say such annoying words. Your illness should be cured, and you need to take care of yourself."

Ouyang Ruo nodded, somehow, after listening to his words, she felt that her heart had finally come true, and she would no longer be vain and hopeless.Could it be that he actually fell in love with him...

Ouyang Ruo was startled suddenly, turned around, and looked at him with complicated expressions in her bright eyes.Chu Huotian lightly twirled the acacia necklace tied around her slender waist, lowered his head, and said slowly, "Nowadays, in the imperial court, factional disputes are becoming more and more complicated. Activities, recruiting officials everywhere... and the military power in my hand, one day more is a day's risk, but not being in power is death. Many things are difficult for people to decide, and they don't know how to make choices."

As he babbled all the way, Ouyang Ruo became more and more frightened the more he listened. He talked about the discord between the faces and hearts of the officials at the celebration banquet on the day of victory and returning to the imperial court in recent days. Divided into two groups of people, one group how he participated in the performance, the other group how to treat the king and the party, there are all kinds of things, Ouyang Ruo would like to become deaf and dumb immediately if he said anything.But he still spoke slowly, without realizing what to say and what not to say.

Ouyang Ruo's beautiful face has already changed several colors, and finally saw a gap in his speech, and hurriedly interrupted him: "Master Hou, I don't understand these words."

Chu Huotian raised his head and suddenly smiled and said: "That's right, why do you want to tell you this today. But after seeing you, I just want to talk." He tilted his head and thought for a while, Ruyu's handsome face suddenly showed a hint of meaning Unknown smile, Ouyang Ruo saw him like this, "thumped" in his heart, and secretly cried out that it was not good.

Chu Huotian suddenly leaned over and whispered in her ear, "You can stay here tonight."

Before Ouyang Ruo had time to react, his lips softly covered hers, kissing her softly.His kiss was as light as a superficial touch, but Ouyang Ruojiao was forced to pant, and the delicate kisses fell like rain, and his messy breath also disturbed her thoughts.

"Master Hou, no... this..." Ouyang Ruoruo lost his muscles and bones, and let him attack the city and plunder the land.He stretched out his long arms, picked her up horizontally, and walked towards the inner room.

"You should eat more, why are you so light, your waist is almost gone." He looked at her with a smile, and when he turned around, the two of them fell into the soft quilt.

Ouyang Ruo looked at the small inner room and felt that although the pavilion is small, it has everything. Because of its small size, it looks even more charming and ambiguous.She flinched involuntarily.

"Master Hou, this is not good." She forced a smile, pulled her thin clothes, and shrank into the bed.If a few wives find out, embarrassment is a trivial matter, and they will probably be torn apart by them.

"Why, you and my husband are still so shy?" He smiled lightly, pulled down the curtain, and the water-red curtain was slightly bent, and suddenly a overwhelming red light enveloped the bed.

Seeing that her face was red, like an overripe apple, he stretched out his arms to embrace her, kissed her lightly and asked, "You don't want to?" Ouyang Ruo raised his head abruptly, seeing his disappointed and lonely face, he couldn't say a word immediately. .

"Master Hou..." She sighed softly and threw herself into his arms.

After a lingering night, she fell asleep in his arms.In the haze, it seems that he can still feel his kisses, densely falling on her cheeks, brows, and corners of lips.

If he wasn't the Marquis of Chu Ding with the power over Chu...

If she wasn't the concubine of Huagong who died in the country...

Whether everything will be better, no one knows.

Fate entangled the two of them together. From then on, his fate involved her fate, and her fate depended on him.Step by step until the end of time.

In the early morning of the next day, Ouyang Ruo got up, but Chu Huotian was still deeply asleep.

Ouyang Ruo turned his head inadvertently, the shallow spring morning light was shining on his face through the small window in the attic, his deep facial features softened a lot in his sleep, as if he was still dreaming of something, the corners of his once cold and hard mouth slightly curled up , with a slight smile.

Ouyang Ruo couldn't help but stare dumbfounded.It turned out that this was the first time she had looked at him so carefully in the few months they had been together.Caressing his eyebrows and lips with his delicate and cool fingers, he carefully traced his outline, and a strange thought flashed in his heart, is he the Marquis of Chu Ding who commanded a hundred thousand troops and destroyed the Hua Kingdom?He was clearly just an ordinary man with passion and desire.He would serve her dishes with a smile, and would whisper to persuade her to eat more.

She was in a trance, but she didn't know that Chu Huotian had slightly opened his eyes and looked at her.

"What are you thinking about?" He said lazily, propped up half of his body, and the quilt slipped off, revealing his muscular chest.Ouyang Ruo snapped back to her senses, she blushed immediately when she saw him like this, and quickly turned her head away: "Master Hou, it's getting late, I should go."

Chu Huotian smiled, hugged her, and sighed: "Forget it, you go back first, and I will visit you later. You have to take care of yourself in the mansion. I think your servant Dexuan is very safe. If there is any difficulty in the future, ask him to talk to Jingcai, and I will know."

Ouyang Ruo was overjoyed when he heard it, and thanked him quickly: "Thank you, Lord Hou, for your mercy." After thinking about it for a while, he said cautiously, "I think Dexuan is also a piece of beautiful jade. If I can get the guidance of a famous teacher, I will be a person from now on. Cai, what does Lord Hou think?"

Chu Huotian pulled off a robe and put it on by himself. Hearing this, he nodded: "Although he is only an internal prisoner, I think he is talented and intelligent. It would be good to read more books, so let him follow the gentlemen from the east. , I usually serve pen and ink, and I can learn more."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Ruo happily thanked him and said, "My concubine thanked Lord Hou on behalf of Dexuan."

Seeing her saluting, Chu Huotian couldn't help laughing and said, "What makes you so happy, why don't you ask me for some reward?"

Ouyang Ruo stepped forward to change his clothes with a smile, and said slightly annoyed: "The concubine will not want any rewards, there is nothing lacking in the yard. Don't think of the concubine so small, Lord Hou."

Seeing her smiling happily, Chu Huotian couldn't help being very happy in his heart, he hugged her and kissed her face lightly: "It's just as long as you are happy."

Ouyang Ruo blushed and hurriedly struggled away. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she saw Li Jingcai and Wan Hui standing by the door.

When Chu Huotian saw the two of them coming, he also put away the expression of laughter on his face, turned his face solemnly, and said softly to Li Jing: "Stinky boy, why are you standing on the side and not coming to serve?"

Li Jingcai held back his laughter, and stepped forward quickly: "I don't dare, I am afraid that I will disturb Lord Hou, then I deserve to die."

Chu Huotian glared at him, and Li Jing hurriedly lowered his head to change his clothes.After the two of them packed up, Ouyang Ruo was helped by Wan Hui back to her courtyard.

Seeing that there was no one around, Wan Hui laughed in a low voice and said, "My servant sees that Lord Hou is very interested in Madam, but it's just like having an affair."

Ouyang Ruo's face was flushed when she heard the words, as if the morning glow reflected the sky, she was unbelievably beautiful, she lightly twisted Wan Hui's arm: "Auntie, come and laugh at me too."

Wan Hui couldn't help laughing, bent her waist and said, "Okay, don't laugh at Madam, if you keep laughing, Madam's face will be familiar."

Ouyang Ruo stared at her beautifully, and hurried back to the house. When she entered the house, she saw Ming Ying coming out of the house with a puzzled face, and Ouyang Ruo's eyes lit up suddenly: "Ma'am, where have you been? The servant girl was worried all night last night, but she didn't dare to inquire about it, even if she asked Dexuan, he said he didn't know."

Ouyang Ruo didn't answer her, just lowered her head and went in. Wan Hui followed her and said to Ming Ying: "Okay, don't ask. If anyone asks in the future, just say that Madam is resting in the courtyard. Don't say anything." Madame hasn't returned all night. Remember."

Ming Ying wanted to ask again, but Wan Hui hurriedly pushed her out: "Go and prepare breakfast, Madam hasn't eaten yet."

Mingying had no choice but to back down.

Wan Hui entered the inner room and saw Ouyang Ruo sitting at the table in a daze.Wan Hui smiled lightly, and stepped forward: "Ma'am, don't be dazed, you should be happy."

Ouyang Ruo came back to her senses, smiled wryly and said, "Auntie is right, you should be happy."

Wan Hui saw that her face was still in disbelief, she sighed in her heart, and comforted her: "Madam should be more open-minded. Now that Madam has followed Chu Dinghou and came to this place, she should let herself live Be more happy. The servant girl sees that Master Hou still cares about his wife. Unlike other ladies, it will be even better if Madam can add a man and a half woman to Lord Hou..."

Wan Hui was still talking beside her, but Ouyang Ruo's heart sank step by step.

Have a child?She shuddered violently.She's going to bear him a baby? !
This thought pierced her heart like a needle, and the pain was so painful that she couldn't breathe.But I couldn't pull it out.

"Auntie, stop talking!" She raised her face, her face was full of sadness, and her eyes were full of tears: "Auntie, I miss Lingyu, she doesn't know what's wrong now... I was wrong, Auntie, I was wrong , I shouldn't have sent her out, she's so young..." Before she finished speaking, she threw herself into Wan Hui's arms and wept loudly.

Wan Hui panicked, and called out repeatedly: "My wife, what's wrong with you, this slave girl... really shouldn't bring up this matter." She hurriedly comforted her, "Don't cry, madam, you can't cry if you're broken." no…"

Ouyang Ruo cried for a long time before calming down.Wan Hui hurriedly knelt down and said, "The slave girl was really outspoken just now, and touched Madam's sad matter, Madam, don't worry, if you gain power in the mansion, you can secretly visit the whereabouts of the little Diji. The sky is big, the earth is big, But if you have the heart, you can find it. Madam, please rest assured."

Ouyang Ruo wiped away tears, calmed down, and helped her up: "Auntie, don't blame yourself, it's me who is sad. It was right to send her away on that day. If we want to find her, there is a way, but at present, we are still Don't be too anxious. Auntie is right, you can only do what we want to do if you gain power in the manor." Didn't she already understand this truth in Hua Palace?

The morning light was shining brightly outside the house, pushing aside the layers of thick clouds at night, and shining on a corner of the mansion.The spring is bright and beautiful, Ouyang Ruo is leaning in front of the window, looking at the picturesque spring scenery in front of him, his long beautiful eyebrows are as if the mountains and rivers are distant and clear, and there are thoughts that people can no longer see clearly.

(End of this chapter)