A Collection of Old Sayings by Fourth Sister You

Chapter 27 Forbidden Court (27)
Which of the forbidden ladies is not a beauty, so why do you lose your soul for her? (1)
The architectural specifications of the East Palace are very high, slightly inferior to Funing Palace, but it is also where the carved beams and painted buildings are located.The owner of the East Palace passed away more than three years ago, and the place was almost abandoned, but the years did not leave much trace.It seems that the prosperity of the past has been frozen, and now it is only in darkness because of the darkness, and the daytime will still be brilliant, if there are people living there.

A large pear tree was planted in the courtyard, with Fusu branches and leaves.A swing hangs from a thick branch, and a narrow wooden plank is tied to the hemp rope, which looks old and simple.She stopped and watched for a long time, tears welling up in her eyes.Because I think of the palace in Jian'an, there is such a tree in the mansion, and there is such a swing under the tree.When she was very young, she often sat on the swing when she was in a bad mood, and her troubles seemed to be thrown away at the moment of high swing.Yun Guan watched her from below, and said with a smile: "When I return to Bianliang, I will also prepare a swing for you." Seeing it now, I know he has it in mind.All kinds of trances reappeared yesterday, but unfortunately the person is no longer there.

The palace is very big, but it is too deserted.The main hall was lit, and the candle flames flickered, and the hall also flickered.She lifted her skirt up and entered the gate of the palace. The decorations in the palace had been cleaned up, leaving only a large and empty room.The air was mixed with the smell of burning paper money, and I vaguely heard someone talking in the side hall, muttering: "If your highness has not gone far, I will come back from time to time. I will send some money to your highness. Today is the anniversary of your highness's death. Your Highness, don't forget to send someone to get it..."

Is today his death day?She stood there blankly, a little confused in her thinking.Today is the sixth day of July, but she clearly remembers that Yunguan died in March... The letters after Qixi Festival have not been interrupted, and every word and every word in the letter is full of deep thoughts. Could it be that she remembered it wrong?

She followed the sound, passed through the side door, and saw an altar was set up in the side hall, and several pastries were placed on the table.In front of the incense table stood a shrine, with a few big characters written in thick ink on the gold-and-blue paper, which was the useless posthumous title of Yun Guan.

In fact, when the news of his death came, she always felt that it was all fake. Someone as smart as him would definitely not die.She has been comforting herself, maybe he has some big plan, his life and death are completely used to deceive other countries.But when she faced him directly at such a close distance, seeing the desolate palace full of people, and truly felt the helplessness of being left alone, she had to admit that he was really gone.

The two muttering Xiao Huangmen were surprised to find someone came. The East Palace has been isolated from the world for the past three years. They seem to be exiled here, with basically no contact with the outside world, and no one sets foot here easily.They looked at each other in dismay, not knowing who it was, they just saw her offering incense with tears, knelt down on the futon, and kowtowed three times.

One of them looked at it for a long time, and finally let out a huff, and nudged his companion, "Sir, do you look like the person in the painting?"

So the two little yellow gates studied carefully, looked left and right, and finally came to a conclusion, "It should be it!"

Yun Hua didn't intend to pay attention to them at first, but after hearing their whispering, he wiped away his tears and turned his head, "What portraits are you talking about?"

The two little Huangmen were shocked, because they didn't know her identity, they didn't dare to be abrupt, they raised their hands and said: "Returning to my lady, there was a portrait in the East Palace earlier, and the person in the painting is somewhat similar to my lady." Waving his hands, "We're just talking nonsense, my lady, don't take it seriously."

She was curious, "What kind of portrait? Where is the painting now?"

Seeing the leader hesitantly replied: "It's a picture of a lady drawn by His Highness, which was hung in the Eastern Palace before. After His Highness passed away, Yan Huihui took it away."

Everyone knows that Yan Hui is Gen Yue's, and he is quite close to Jin Shang.She felt more and more weird, Yun Guan's painting should be herself, why did Yan Hui take the painting away?Thinking of the day when he was wondering about his death sacrifice, he asked again: "The outside world knows that His Highness died in March of the 36th year of Xihe, why do you pay homage today?"

The two little Huangmen were bewildered, and murmured: "His Royal Highness was killed on the sixth day of June 35. At that time, the late emperor was critically ill and the country was in turmoil. Probably because he was afraid that the late emperor would be too sad. This matter has been kept hidden from the late emperor, and it is not known to the outside world. There is no mourning, but the palace sacrifices have always been on this day..."

There was a buzzing in Yun Hua's head, and he was too frightened to stand up.

What is this strange thing?It's running out of time!It turned out that Yun Guan was killed in just two months after returning to Dayue, she always thought it was in the spring of the second year.In the nine months of correspondence, there was one letter every two days, which was clearly in Yun Guan's handwriting, but he had long since disappeared, so who was it that corresponded with her?Are all the sachets and treasure belts that are given out with letters during festivals fake?Is it her hallucination?
She couldn't imagine it, and she couldn't explain it anyway.People must have this person, but is it Yunguan?She supported the altar slumped, and couldn't help but hang her head and choke with sobs: "Brother Yunguan, what's going on..." Could it be that even though he died, he still couldn't bear her?The more I thought about it, the more bitter I felt, and I fell on the desk and sobbed softly.

She cried uncontrollably, frightening the two little Huangmen.The person who descended from the sky didn't know the ins and outs, and really didn't know where to start, so he scratched his head and scratched his head anxiously, "My lady, please forgive me...My lady, this is in the forbidden, let people know that there will be a leak."

Ah Rong is worried, and the wind is no longer looking, and he still wants to look for her.I happened to enter the door and saw her crying like this, fearing that something bad might happen, I hurriedly said: "I've been here for a while, go back quickly! There are many people in the forbidden area, don't let any good news be discovered, and spread it to cause future troubles." The support belt dragged her out of the East Palace.

When I got outside, my mind was still in a mess, and when I collected myself, I remembered that she had brought those letters with me to Yue Kingdom.If you compare them carefully in Huiyong Golden Palace, you may be able to see the clues.

She was in a hurry to go back, walking in a hurry, the wind was blowing under her feet.But when I got off the bridge, I saw someone standing by the lake, dressed in rich clothes, hiding in the shadow of a tree with a wrong eye.

"Where does the queen come from?" Imakami's tone was like frozen water, cold and without warmth.

She was dizzy at first, but she became clear the moment she saw him.For the time being, he can't let him know that she went to the East Palace, she still needs time.However, his complexion is not hesitant, and his eyes are swollen, so it may be difficult to justify himself.He simply stood still and said from a distance: "Why did the official family come out? Isn't the imperial concubine here to serve?"

He still said indifferently, "The noble concubine has gone back to Yisheng Pavilion."

She had no enthusiasm, and said casually, "Why are the officials still not resting?"

He was a little unable to answer, his hands were clenched under his wide sleeves, and his tone was obviously hasty, "It's sweltering in the hall, I'm going out for a walk... I went to Qingning Palace earlier, and you weren't here."

She said oh, and slowly came down from the bridge, "Tomorrow is the holiday, and I will also walk around. When I entered Funing Palace, the officials and the imperial concubine started the game, and it was over so soon? The imperial concubine said that she was not good at chess, and the officials did not let me go. What about her?"

He didn't answer, just looked at her intently, "What's wrong with your eyes?"

She turned her face away and said it was nothing, "The wind is blowing my eyes, it doesn't look like I'm in the palace after all."

Their conversation made Ah Rong's back sweat profusely, and Sheng's tone was bad. She was worried that she would offend Jin Shang.Fortunately, today is tolerant and doesn't mean to care about it. He also explained to her, "Even if the two countries are married, there is no reason to ignore them. Behind the imperial concubine is Wurong, just like behind the queen is Suiguo The more alienated you are, the more polite you must be, does the queen understand this truth?"

He said the word alienation, and he spoke it in a correct way.She was impatient to pester, and bowed her body, "The teachings of the officials, my concubine will always keep it in mind."

He felt that her attitude was not very good, so he frowned and said, "Don't show your temper."

She was also a little surprised. Was it because she couldn't express herself clearly or because she had great acting skills? Could it be that he was mistaken for being jealous?She looked up at him, her eyes were sore, she couldn't see his face clearly, only a scarlet mouth was seen in the dim light.Her heart skipped a beat, she quickly looked away, and muttered in a low voice: "The officials are joking, I am a queen, and I never lose my temper."

He listened for a while, "If that's the case, then thank God." He turned his head and asked Ah Rong, "Where did you take the saint?"

Since he asked, he dared to believe that talking nonsense was deceiving the emperor.Rong was a little flustered, and Mong Hua immediately made a rescue, raised his hand and pointed at the lake, "Just put the water up in front, where else can I go! Ah Rong will go back first, I have a headache, so I asked Mother Chun to light a furnace for me." Lingxiang."

As if Ah Rong had been granted an amnesty, he took orders and hurried away.She straightened her skirt and asked in a gentle voice, "Have you tasted the fruit? Is it delicious?"

He shook his head, he was absent-minded while playing chess, he always thought she was there, and only after asking about the recording scene did he realize that she had already left.He was anxious and hastily sent the imperial concubine to chase him out.In fact, he knew where she had gone, and he didn't want to reveal it.He would rather believe that her unhappiness was due to the noble concubine. After going to the East Palace, it is not a big deal to get hurt. As long as the current emotions are not faked, it can be regarded as keeping a true one!
A steady smile reappeared on her face, "The dim sum was inspected before it was delivered to the palace, the official family can rest assured." Thinking about it, she felt aggrieved, "The official family didn't like to get close to people before, but now this symptom is very good. It’s done, and I’m so happy.”

Maybe she didn't even realize that the words had a sour smell at some point.Hearing this today, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "It's only for playing chess, I have no contact with the imperial concubine, don't worry about the empress."

Don't worry...don't worry?The word terrified her.What can she care about!
"The imperial concubine is a member of the official harem, and she should serve the official family." She still had one important matter in mind, and she didn't have any extra thoughts to compete with him. She stroked her forehead and said, "I have a severe headache and want to go back to the palace." , the official is willing to send me?"

He is a modest gentleman, he gave up his sleeve, "Please, Queen."

The two entered the Yingyang Gate side by side, and seemed to be in harmony for the time being.There was a wind blowing in front of him, and her sleeves fluttered against the back of his hand from time to time.He wanted to hold onto the very fine and dense silk yarn, but it slipped away and always escaped from his grasp.

The light in the alley was not very bright, but she was beside him.He turned his head slightly to look at her, a slender figure with thin shoulders.There has never been a problem with her distance, unlike others, who feel uncomfortable like needles all over when they get a little closer.Now I can finally face it squarely. When I first got along with her, I made a high-minded attitude, which was just a means of self-protection.The light kiss that day, after such a long time, my heart is still surging when I think about it.She was perfunctory to him, but he took it seriously.Today she brought snacks, and when I saw her, I was so nervous that I was sweating, which was also ridiculous.

Over time, I have long expected that such a day will come, but I have heavy responsibilities on my shoulders, and I can't be like ordinary people.The emperor's love always has a premise. He believes that he has the ability to retract freely.

His footsteps gradually slowed down, he hesitated for a moment, and gently held her wrist, "If you don't like it, just don't let the noble concubine enter Funing Palace in the future."

His hand was warm and strong, and it was the first time she felt him so clearly.There was a huge wave in my heart, and I was suddenly flustered.I struggled twice, but didn't break free, and I didn't know what to do anymore.

"Is the empress so afraid of me?" He looked at her with a smile, "I just said that I like me that day, so it won't count the next day?"

She suppressed it, yes, she said she likes it, and she will do it.It's just unavoidable to be a little shy. A person you fear is so close to you, you can't escape or refuse, you have to bite the bullet and accept it. This kind of feeling is not good.

She lowered her eyelashes and dared not look at him, "The official..."

He rubbed his thumb lingeringly on her wrist, without any forceful gesture, and said softly: "I hope it's the truth, because I'm very happy after hearing it."

If he was really moved by this sentence, then his feelings were too inexplicable.Two months into the big marriage, hypocrisy and submissiveness, tacit understanding.He is a very shrewd person and would never make such a low-level mistake.So why?She really wanted to ask him about the portrait and the letter, but she swallowed the words a few times.If there is no basis to speak casually, it doesn't matter what the other side is, for fear of implicating irrelevant people.

She didn't speak, just smiled at him.You shouldn't be in a hurry to prove anything now, if you say that you like it with certainty, it will appear hypocritical.So she would rather smile, ambiguous, and he has no thorns.

He sighed wistfully, and slipped his hand from her wrist, "It's getting late, go back to the palace and rest! Tomorrow is Qixi Festival, I will lead you to the city tower to see the lights of thousands of families in Bianliang."

She went back to the temple and started rummaging through the boxes to find the letters.Chunwo didn't know what she was going to do, so she bent down and asked, "Isn't it a headache, why don't you rest?"

She spread the letters on the couch, opened them one by one, carefully considering each word.Finally he held it up to her dejectedly, "Mother, I only have Yun Guan after Daddy's death, and I only have these letters after Yun Guan's death. But I only found out today that these letters are also fake, they are all fake!"

Annoyed, she threw the letter on the ground.Chunwo didn't know why, so she picked them up one by one, "What are you talking about, how could it be fake? It's all written by King Huaisi..."

She was lying on the couch with dry eyes, just feeling disappointed, "No matter how clever the copying is, there will be flaws. I was negligent in the past. At first glance, it seems to be his handwriting, but this inheritance..." She shook her head slowly, " No, that's not Yunguan's character. I went to the East Palace today, and the Yellow Gate guarding the East Palace is paying homage to him. He returned to Dayaxe in April, and traveled for [-] days on the road. He was murdered on the sixth day of July. There was a funeral, and the news of his death came out in March of the following year... For nine months, I have been exchanging letters with him without interruption. But after July, he is no longer around, how can a dead person communicate with me?"

Chunwo was very surprised, "There is such a thing?" She looked down and read, but she couldn't understand it, but she just felt that there should be something to do.But in any case, the time is not right, and the best friend that Zong Hua has been thinking about has changed out of thin air, and she still keeps in touch with her, which is a shame for her!
"What should we do now!" Chunwo rubbed his hands and said, "Let's not worry about your doubts in your heart, go and check, but there is no way to find out..."

She sat in a daze for a long time, and suddenly said: "I remembered, the official gave me a big blow on the night of the wedding. He said that there was a large pile of letters I wrote to Yunguan in the back hall of the Zichen Palace...how could he have those letters? Is the letter from before or after July? If it was before, or it was confiscated from the East Palace. If it was after..." She grabbed Chunwo's hand and said in panic, "Mother, could it be that he took the cloud to watch? His name? Is it him?"

In fact, she should already have a bottom line in her heart. She has expressed her admiration for her for a long time a few times today. How can a person who has never met before be called the word "long time"?If this is the case, it is really a joke.Who would have thought that a person like Jinshang would be stiff for Li Daitao?He can do whatever he can to ascend to the throne of God. It is unbelievable that a person who is born to do great things will also think carefully about this.

"If you guessed right, I think he must be afraid that you will be sad." Chunwo tried to comfort her, "At that time, Yun Guan was gone, so your letter was forwarded to him. Maybe it depends on your words Sincerely, he has some yearning for you, so he imitated Yun Guan's handwriting to communicate with you. If this is the case, it must be said that it is your luck. Think about it, you want to avenge Yun Guan, how can he not know? He If he hadn't had affection for you long ago, he would never have accommodated you like this. I think the official is a man of affection, maybe he is jealous and harsh to others, but he is already extremely generous to you. "

Zong Hua was terrified by her words, and right now it was just speculation, without conclusive evidence.The letter is obviously gentle and elegant, how could it be him!
I thought too much that night and couldn't sleep peacefully. I got up when the sky was getting dark, and I was suffering from no clue, wandering around in the palace.She felt that she should go to the Zichen Palace and find a way to get those letters from the palace, so as to prove when they came from.But the previous court was different from the forbidden one, she only went there on the day of her wedding canonization.Even the queen is not allowed to be summoned if there is no major event, nor can she go there at will.

She was frowning in the hall, and Aunt Jin brought tea, and she was puzzled by her expression.After asking to understand the reason, he said with relief: "Don't worry, saint, just leave this matter to the maidservant."

(End of this chapter)