A Collection of Old Sayings by Fourth Sister You

Chapter 19 Forbidden Court (19)
He didn't reach out for help, and she even saw a mocking smile on the corner of his lips. (1)
He slowly opened his eyes, and he didn't show much surprise when he saw her. He just called out to the queen in a low voice, with the hoarseness in his voice when he just woke up, "What's wrong?"

She buried her face in her arms, her thin shoulders trembling, and murmured: "The officials help me..."

It was raining loudly outside, she had just come from Qingning Palace, her hair was still damp, squatting in front of his bed, she was small and pitiful.

He stood up, "Did you have a nightmare?"

She looked up at him with tears all over her face, crying miserably.He raised his sleeves and raised his arms in front of him without saying a word.Her skin is very fair, and a little something is extraordinarily real.He just looked at it, and saw the bruises under the skin proliferated and formed into groups, which was shocking.He frowned in vain, "What's going on?"

She choked out of control, covered her mouth with the back of her hand, and said intermittently: "There is a thief... who broke into Yongjin Palace, intending to do something wrong to me..."

He was distracted for a moment, and suddenly realized something, angrily hammered the bed, and jumped off barefoot.Called the guards to enter the palace, and said angrily: "When something like this happens, are all the guards in the palace dead? You go and order the squadrons (the brave ones are selected from the forbidden army to be the personal guards of the emperor, called "the guards") Ban Zhi', whose status is higher than that of the general forbidden army), arrest him with all his strength, and if he can't find out any clues within three days, he won't have to live in the world."

Today, Lei Ting was furious and frightened all the people in the palace, the escort almost half-kneeled and withdrew.The hurried footsteps outside the hall are hidden in the sound of rain, the palace lanterns hang high under the eaves, and the shadows of people are reflected on the Korean paper pasted on the windows, coming and going like a shuttle.

He turned to look at her, she was standing alone, still in shock.He didn't know how to comfort people, so after thinking about it, he awkwardly explained: "Don't be afraid, someone has already investigated, it must be some Jiangyang thief who entered the palace to steal the treasure and alarmed you."

She looked at his expression carefully, but couldn't see anything unusual.Thinking about it in my heart, I also felt like hitting a snake with a stick, and said sadly: "It's not necessarily a gangster, but more like a person in the palace. Are you trying to scare me? Or are you warning me? Officials, I'm so scared Great, let me stay here for a while, okay?"

She lost her strength and sat limply on the pedals.Holding on with both hands, he looked a little weak.He felt some compassion, sighed and said, "Go to sleep and stay here tonight."

There were still tears on her face, she seemed to be more aggrieved after listening to his words, she turned her head and rubbed her shoulders, her immature movements, entangled with a childish way, "Don't leave the official, I will be afraid if I leave."

He smiled, as if he was totally dependent on her.It was very late at night, and people's hearts might be softer at night. At night, his temper always became particularly good, so he nodded and agreed, "I won't go."

Feeling slightly comforted, she slowly stood up and took off her girdle, her slender body, and swam onto his bed like a snake.The candlelight on the desk illuminates her face, and her long hair covers his pillow.Sleeping on a wheat pillow today, there will be a rustling and lively sound when leaning on it, which is a kind of comfort for those who are afraid of loneliness.

"The official family...the official family and the courtiers and concubines fell asleep together." She propped up half of her body, and stretched out her orchid-tip-like fingers towards him, swaying on the ground, which was very seductive in the dark.

He couldn't help approaching, but didn't respond to her, just sat down on the edge of the bed, "Go to sleep, I'll watch you."

She shrank to the inside, with three points of stubbornness, "Will you leave after watching it for a while? I want the official to be by my side."

She loves Yunguan and hates marrying him, but she can also show such a moving gesture, she is really a rare woman.Are you waiting for an opportunity, or have you really changed your mind?
"Does the empress know what it means to sleep together?" He smiled lightly, "Have you figured it out yet?"

She heard her heart beating like a drum, and she was not stupid, since she came here at night, she was already prepared.

She looked at him in confusion, "Don't you like me? You are afraid of loneliness, and I am also afraid. Isn't it good for two people to be companions?"

His queen was eloquent, so he didn't say much, and lay down beside her.The fragrance on her body seemed to touch his sense of smell, and it was different from the night of the wedding, with a fresh body and full of vigor.He turned around and looked at her, "The queen is so scared?"

She hummed, "Nurse is not by my side tonight. She is sick and sleeps alone in the lower room. I am the only one in the temple. I am worthless and timid by nature." As she spoke, her eyes gradually turned red, and her voice became low Low, like a whisper between lovers, "Why don't the officials come? I wait for you every day, why don't you come?"

"What are you here for? You like Yunguan." He was a little confused and didn't know what he said.

She was slightly startled, his face was backlit, so she couldn't see his expression clearly, nor could she judge the meaning of his words.It seems that all kinds of flattery are useless, he reminds her all the time, deliberately approaching her is extremely ridiculous in his eyes.She was a little angry, but she restrained herself, and said in a low voice, "You always don't trust me, but I miss you when I'm attacked, and I come to you when I'm afraid, do you think I'm troublesome?"

He said no, "It's just that you came here in the middle of the night. It's out of style. You just entered the palace, so don't worry about it this time, and remember it next time. Before entering the Funing Palace, let someone tell you that you can wait until I summon you." Come in."

"Aren't I the queen? Aren't you my lord?"

She asked very directly, and the word "Lang Jun" was not euphemistic.In a broad sense, it is true that even if there are countless women in the harem, she is the only one who can call him husband and wife.But what will happen to their marriage in the end, it is really unclear for the time being.He didn't want to go into details, but said: "There are many rules in the palace, not only the queen, but even I have to abide by it."

She fell silent, then paused and said, "If I meet an urgent matter and want to see you, should I let them pass it on?"

He said yes, "Because I don't necessarily want to see you."

He is really a person who doesn't know how to show mercy, and Meng Hua feels embarrassed to be slapped in the face.I was not angry in my heart, and I tried to calm down for a long time before accepting this breath. I nodded and said: "The official said something, and the concubine must remember it in his heart. It is late at night, the official should sleep!" Then he turned his back and did not speak again. up.

He was lying on his back, she was silent, he couldn't help but look sideways, seeing a strand of her curly hair winding towards his finger, he moved his hand away, and said slowly: "It's really hard to distinguish between puppet shows. You If you still want to go to Genyue, allow me two days, and I will take you there."

She couldn't be happy, her voice was muffled, and she replied vaguely: "I'm sleepy, let's talk about it tomorrow."

When he wanted to speak again, she curled up, put her hands on her shoulders, and made a defensive posture.He suddenly felt disappointed, pursed his lips, and turned to the outside.

It was rainy all night, and it stopped raining at five o'clock the next day, and the sky was blue with crab shells.Two birds were singing on the branches, their shrill voices lingered in my ears.

Today, when I was young, I developed the habit of waking up early. No matter how late I went to bed, I must get up when the time came.But today is different from the past. For some reason, I am more tired than ever.The limbs seemed to have been rammed by a thousand catty boulders, and they were sunk deep into the soil, binding their hands and feet.

He frowned, his head ached, and he tried to raise his hand to press his temple, but failed.Looking down, the queen was like a loofah climbing vines, holding his arms firmly in her arms.He felt more and more uncomfortable, and wanted to pull away, but she hugged her tightly, and he struggled twice, but he couldn't get out.I had to switch hands and pressed hard on my forehead.

Although I don't look at the dynasty today, I want to talk about it. How can I get rid of this clinging!He pushed her with his hands, she was in a deep sleep, her long and dense eyelashes covered her delicate cheeks.His gaze paused, looking a little absent-minded.She has a very magical appearance, and she discovers something different every day.It seems that I knew it yesterday, but today it becomes strange and fresh again.

The corners of her mouth slowly raised, probably paying attention to him a long time ago.He found him staring at him, rather proud.Touching his shoulder, the soft body was non-aggressive, and he murmured: "Look, isn't it nice to have me as your company?"

Who is keeping company with whom?With a strange expression on his face, he quickly pushed her away.I got out of bed to stretch my muscles and bones, and my neck was aching, probably because I didn't sleep well, and I sprained a bit.

"Don't say anything about what happened last night. In case the queen mother asks, try to be as tactful as possible, and don't make her worry about it."

"I'll save it." She sat up and heard the sound of the bones being reattached. When she moved a little, there was a rattling sound.It took a lot of strength to fight against that person last night, and now my whole body hurts badly.He opened his sleeves and saw that the bruises were worse than yesterday. He was panicked and put down his sleeves without making a sound.

"Tell the imperial physician to ask for pulse." He noticed it, and said while wearing the jade belt, "Two doses of medicine for promoting blood circulation, just for peace of mind."

She said in a low voice: "It's okay, I will subside in two days. It's just that the officials need to investigate urgently and must arrest that person, otherwise I will be afraid and will come to bother you every day."

Is she a threat?He glanced at her, "Don't worry, I will give you an explanation."

She put on her clothes with stiff hands and feet, and wanted to lick her head, but she couldn't raise her hands.Sui Kui sat on the bed and called people, Chunwo and the others had already been waiting outside the door, and came in after hearing the summons, to give Jin Shang a blessing, and then went to the back hall to take care of her.

The maid waited for him to wash, she sat in front of the brass mirror and peeped at him, hesitated and said: "The concubine fell asleep last night, and heard the official said that he would take me to Genyue, does that count?"

He raised his head, asked his servants to wait for him to put on the collar, and took the time to answer: "It counts."

She laughed happily, and praised Chunwo in a low voice: "Hey, the official family is really kind, doesn't mother say so?" Chunwo nodded hurriedly, looking timid.She pressed her hand, leaned back and talked to him through the gap in the curtain, "The official can set a date, any time is fine."

He said: "I've been busy these two days, let's wait a few more days!" After speaking, he shook the corner of his robe, turned around and left the Hall of Rouyi.

Chunwo was terrified, and stroked her arm with trembling hands. Seeing such a miserable situation, she rubbed her heart and lungs and burst into tears, "How can this be good... Blame me for being ill at an untimely time."

Zihua knew that she was blaming herself, and wanted to appease her. Outside the Huangmen passed the word, saying that the Empress Dowager had heard the news and had come to Funing Palace.

Everyone hastily dressed her up, changed her clothes and tied her hair, packed up and went out to greet her, the queen mother had already entered the stage.

"Have the officials ever ordered the arrest?" The Empress Dowager said in a deep voice with a worried face, "Such outlaws can be mixed in the palace, which shows that the imperial army's control is loose. It's okay to have someone thoroughly investigate, I heard Feeling angry, the palace is full of female relatives, if there is a mistake, it will lose all the face of the official family!"

Yun Hua hurriedly said: "The officials have ordered all the classes to investigate directly, and there will be news soon. Madam, please be safe and don't be impatient. All the ladies in the forbidden room are watching. If you make a big noise, you may make people panic."

The Empress Dowager looked at her face, frowned and said: "I was up all night, I wanted to invite you to my place, but later I heard that you came to Funing Palace, it's good, you can feel at ease by the official's side. How? Were you scared last night?"

She smiled, helped her to sit down and said: "I was taken aback. Fortunately, the outsiders came quickly, so there was nothing serious. It's a pity that he escaped, but after this incident, it is expected that he will not dare to come again. Jin Wuwei Search in the city, and if you catch it, you can sit back and relax."

The Queen Mother sighed for a long time, "It's really worrying. One day there is no explanation, and the other day is worrying. How many years have there been no troubles in the prison, and it has been peaceful for a long time. Wouldn't it be ridiculous to give birth to such monsters?"

Yun Hua responded, when the Huangmen offered tea behind her, she turned around to serve it, but she didn't expect her back to be involved, so she couldn't help but let out an ah.The queen mother was taken aback. Seeing her painful expression, she stood up and asked what was wrong.She couldn't say that she hurt her muscles and bones after fighting with the ghost-faced man for a long time, so she evasively said that there was nothing serious.

The Queen Mother looked at her strangely, with a big smile on her face, took a sip from the teacup, and said in a low voice: "It's good for young couples to be passionate, but you should also take care of yourself. If the officials don't know Temperance, you need to comfort me more, after all... the future will last forever."

After hearing this, Zong Hua didn't know how to explain it. He admitted that it was not true, and neither denied it. He blushed disconcertedly.

Since the ghost-masked man incident that day, Zi Hua has been recuperating in the palace, and she is no longer afraid, and the hidden wound on her body has gradually recovered.The order was issued today to solve the case within three days, and the news came three days later that the thief was arrested, and he was a senior internal servant of the former East Palace.

The palace finally regained its calm. It seemed to others that it was just an ordinary case. Some people stirred up trouble, seized the culprit and brought it to justice, and the matter passed.But in Yun Hua's eyes, it always felt a little strange, that Gao Ban had served Yun Guan for many years, could it be that he was complaining about the old master, and only provoked her several times?Makes sense, but doesn't seem to make sense.In fact, the most direct way is to question him face to face, but unfortunately there is no such opportunity.It is said that when he was captured, he resisted vigorously and was shot and killed by the Jinwu Guard under the wall.Anyway, the matter has passed, the overall situation has stabilized, people's hearts are not in turmoil, and the years of banning court are still the same as before.

Cui Zhuyu had been in the palace for several days, but he had no chance to meet him.The family members of the harem are not allowed to interact with officials at will, but Cui Zhixue is her mentor, the officials know it, and the Queen Mother knows it too.In addition, her status is different from that of ordinary concubines, and there is nothing wrong with summoning her occasionally.

Dafangfang invited him here, gave him a seat, and watched tea, and Yun Hua asked him kindly, "Sir, you have been in Tianzhang Pavilion for a few days, can you get used to everything?"

Cui Zhuyu stood up and replied, "Thanks to the saint, everything is fine."

Because there are many palace maids and servants nearby to serve, there are many things to avoid, so I have to follow the rules and use common sense.Anyway, after entering the palace, the relatives became inseparable.It takes a long story to make a long story short.After staying for a long time, others will not speak, and it is inevitable to slander secretly.After all, she is already married as a woman, and she is also the mother of the country. How many eyes are staring at her, and if she sets a bad example, it will be difficult to rule in the future.

She nodded slightly, "It's been more than a month since I left Jian'an. I never thought that my husband would come with a big axe. I was often taught by my husband in my boudoir. Now that my husband is in Tianzhang Pavilion, if I don't understand anything, I still have to ask for it." Sir's idea."

These words are for others, Cui Zhuyu said with a smile: "The sage is polite, if there is something that I can use, I will know everything." After a pause, it seemed that he had no intention of mentioning it, "I heard about it two days ago. Someone entered the Qingning Palace to make trouble, and I was really shocked. Fortunately, the case has now come to light, and the culprit has been executed..." He looked up at her, and said in a devious way, "But the saint still needs to be careful, there are many people in the forbidden court, It is better to stop with stillness. Since the enlightenment of the sage, I have often said a word, those who are good at observation will be wise, and those who think carefully will plan. Change will lead to safety, and change will lead to danger. Do you still remember the sage?"

Of course she remembered that his words were also very clear in meaning, the hatred in her mind when she was not a big axe, the death of her father and the loss of Yun Guan, she felt that there was no hope in living in the world.But now that she's here, when she's getting closer to her original idea, it's time to assess the situation.It is obviously inappropriate to really kill people with a big knife.He said to stop with stillness, which means that the time is not right for the time being, and we need to be patient.

She looked into his eyes, Cui Zhuzhen is a wise man, a wise man is insightful, even a look can give her strength.She calmed down and pondered: "I have always kept Mr.'s teachings in my heart and never dared to forget them. Then according to Mr., that ghost-masked man..."

"Anyone can be, and anyone can be not, so the sage should be on guard." He smiled, with a gentle and frank appearance.Turning the topic around, he said calmly, "The imperial concubine's picture of the banquet drawn by the minister on the sixth day of the lunar new year has already been framed by Zaozuo. It will be delivered in a few days, and the sage is invited to have a look."

After hearing the first half of his sentence, she also confirmed what she thought in her heart.What is the East Palace Senior Class, I am afraid it is used to perfunctory the palace family members.After thinking about it like this, he suddenly became flustered.Responding absent-mindedly: "I once mentioned Mr. with the official family, and the official family intends to support you. When the painting is delivered, I will submit it to the official family for imperial review, and also let the official family know about your knowledge." He smiled and said, "I'm a little tired, so let's stop here today! Sir, I've returned to Tianzhang Pavilion, and if I get a chance someday, I'll invite him to talk." Turning around, he ordered Shi Zhao, "Send off Mr. Cui for me. "

Cui Zhuyu got up and bowed, and then went to take pictures at any time.

(End of this chapter)