This can be remembered

Chapter 12
Qing Yantang was the same as the day Xihe left.There have been no brothers in the royal family since ancient times, but to Shen Xiyao, the meaning of Xihe has already surpassed the concept of brothers.He stood on the platform facing the water in the Qingyan Hall, and in front of him was the endlessly open Feilong Pond, with a faint golden light dazzling, and colorful streamers shining on the edge of the sky.If the weather is extremely clear, in the Qingyan Hall, one can vaguely see the legendary palace of the Immortals.But in other places, it will not be seen.When he first built the Yaotai on Pengdao Island, he and Xihe often watched the beautiful scenery at the end of the sky under the setting sun.The buildings on the Yaotai of Pengdao Island are all made of multicolored glazed roofs, and when the setting sun slants, they will be reflected in colorful rays of light, which looks like auspiciousness coming to the world from a distance.

Shen Xiyao remembered that people in the palace said that he was born at night, and his mother woke up in a dream, saying that she dreamed of a golden dragon swimming and rushing straight into her belly, after which the amniotic fluid broke, and a red light suddenly appeared, illuminating the half of the western sky.Everyone said that he was the Jade Emperor and Crown Prince who came to this world, the real Dragon Emperor.However, the father seemed to prefer Xihe who was born by the whole imperial concubine, and he often held Xihe's hand in the imperial garden, listening to him reciting famous poems with a warm smile.But if you were to test what you have learned, it must be in the Jiaotai Palace, cold and empty, standing in it at a young age, surrounded by eunuchs and maids holding their breaths, and the father and king sitting high on it with a stern expression.At that time, I didn't know that Xihe and I were not the same mother, so I always felt wronged.At that time, I was naughty, but Xihe was well-behaved.When I was young, I thought that my father liked Xihe because of this.It wasn't until his father became seriously ill and his mother stayed by the bedside to serve him that he didn't inadvertently learn the truth from the few words they spoke.

That was the first time he knew that people's hearts were unpredictable, the first time he knew that the harem was dangerous, the first time he knew that the so-called friendship was no match for the temptation of power and status...
Thinking about it now, I still feel chills in my heart, but fortunately, Xihe didn't know.

Sitting alone in the Qingyan Hall for a long time, Shen Xiyao recalled many of the past, and his thoughts could not help but turn from Xi He who was in the southwest to the scene of the early morning. Xiang Ling did not say a word in the early morning, but his expression was Very relaxed, there seems to be a faint smile.Could it be that, in fact, he already knew that the military officer would raise this issue again?Or do you also know that this is your own inspiration?He didn't object as usual, certainly not because of the emperor's dissatisfaction.Or is there something else hidden in it?

Shen Xiyao thought about this, and thought of the way the Empress Dowager looked at Mrs. Ling in the Palace of Compassion, and his heart skipped a beat. Could it be because the Empress Dowager signaled Prime Minister Ling not to get entangled in this matter? Treated as flesh and blood.Others were afraid that Xihe would endanger his throne, but after the Queen Mother and Shen Xiyao knew it, it was absolutely impossible.

Without thinking about it, Shen Xiyao casually took the book from Qingyantang's study room.The book was placed on the large pear wood table with a sapphire surface, a few pages were flipped by the wind, and a faint light was projected on it. For some reason, Shen Xiyao picked it up.

It is "Rizhilu", which Shen Xiyao had read in the early years, but he hadn't read it carefully at that time.At this time, I opened it casually, and a line of lower script came into view, "It is impossible to understand the merits of the master if you discuss the world without examining its customs." I couldn't help but gather my eyes and read it carefully.It wasn't until the sun gradually turned west outside the window, and the sound of birds chirping, that I realized that it was getting late.Only then did he leave Qingyan Hall and head towards Qifeng Terrace.

The evening sun in early autumn is as bright as gold, warming the body.The breeze blows Shen Xiyao's autumn-scented, four-in-one ruyi cloud-patterned uniform, a white jade ornament around her waist, in the shape of a hollow lotus flower, and a light purple concentric wish-fulfilling knot underneath.Shen Xiyao held the "Rizhilu" in his hand, and stood silently facing a pool of clear water. Zhang Dehai came to Wangchun Hall, and the smiling Wu Guiren saw Shen Xiyao's concentration from a distance.Zhang Dehai knew what Shen Xiyao was thinking at this time, so he stopped.But Wu Guiren at the side still stepped forward one step faster.

"My concubine pays respects to the emperor." She bowed down generously, because she was a new favorite and the queen mother kissed her, Shen Xiyao summoned her many times, so the spring breeze on her face couldn't be concealed, and she also confidently believed that the emperor loved her very much. .

Hearing the sound, Shen Xiyao turned around, cast a displeased glance at Zhang Dehai behind, and said, "Let's get flat."

Wu Guiren got up, his eyes fell on the jade ornament on Shen Xiyao's waist, and he smiled sweetly: "This ornament, Your Majesty, is really beautiful." As he spoke, he looked at it carefully, and said in a little puzzled way: "Lian Zhi?"

Her behavior was regarded as presumptuous, but Shen Xiyao didn't care, just said with a light smile: "These jade ornaments are a pair, and the word 'Biyi' is on the other piece."

"Why doesn't your majesty wear them together?" Wu Guiren asked, tilting his head slightly.

"Zhen..." Shen Xiyao hesitated a little, but still laughed loudly: "Wei'er asked strangely, do you have to wear them together?"

Wu Guiren walked down Ningqi to meet Shen Xiyao, walked half a step behind him and accompanied him for a walk in the imperial garden, and said with a coquettish smile: "The concubine thinks that since they are a couple, it is always bad if they take them apart. .”

Shen Xiyao was slightly taken aback, but then smiled: "It depends on how you took it apart and put it on." After speaking, he stopped talking, but pointed to a delicate gazebo in front of him and said, "This is just repaired a few days ago." Yes, Wei'er, let's see, what should I name it?"

When Shen Xiyao asked this question, Wu Guiren's complexion paled slightly, but he leaned forward lightly, and his voice sank: "The concubine is not talented, and there is really no achievement in this poetry and prose."

However, Shen Xiyao shook his head: "It's okay, if the predecessors know the good sentences, you can tell them as much as you want. You don't need to spend a lot of time to name a pavilion."

After hearing Shen Xiyao's words, Wu Guiren's expression did not calm down, but he felt even more deeply. After thinking for a moment, he looked at the surrounding scenery and said, "This sentence is not a good one from the past. It seems inappropriate to choose a few words from them to name the pavilion, but it is very suitable for the occasion."

There was a trace of relaxation on Shen Xiyao's face, and he didn't notice it: "It's okay, let's hear it."

That nobleman Wu bit his lips, looked at the black lotus leaves on the Flying Dragon Pond that were reflected by the setting sun, and slowly said: "The gardener should not fold the autumn lotus, because it will cover the sunset with swimming fish."

Shen Xiyao looked at Wu Guiren, and a smile gradually appeared on his face. There was a bit of slyness and complacency in that smile, and it was a sign that he was getting what he wanted.Zhang Dehai saw everything in his eyes, but he couldn't laugh or cry because of Wu Guiren.Every time Shen Xiyao issued an edict, nobleman Wu was always in the imperial garden, either to enjoy the flowers or to see the scenery, and he often asked nobleman Wu to recite poems to suit the occasion.But Mrs. Wu's poetic attainment is not very high, Shen Xiyao frowned on the poems she wrote by herself in the past few times.Not to mention Shen Xiyao, even Zhang Dehai himself felt a bit out of place when he heard it, let alone Fengya.Later, nobleman Wu seemed to know that Shen Xiyao didn't want her to compose poems by herself, but just recite other people's good lines.It seems that Wu Guiren has not read many poems and books, or he just can't remember them all. Gradually, most of the things he said were made by his friends.Shen Xiyao never asked who did it, but Zhang Dehai knew it in his heart, and the emperor knew it in his heart.Now, the one who doesn't understand is probably this nobleman Wu.According to the little eunuch Zhang Dehai arranged to be next to Wu Guiren, Wu Guiren thought that Shen Xiyao loved her very much and was willing to enjoy the scenery with her.Thinking of this, Zhang Dehai smiled helplessly. This nobleman Wu has such a simple mind, and now he seems to be favored by the emperor, he may not be able to compete with those concubines who have been in the deep palace for many years.

"It's really suitable for the occasion." Shen Xiyao nodded, and smiled gently at Wu Guiren: "I think the word Gaiyang is very suitable." Then he turned to Zhang Dehai: "It's called 'Gaiyang Pavilion', you will later Just order the craftsman to make a flat hanger."

Zhang Dehai bowed: "The servant knows, so let's do it."

Shen Xiyao looked at the vast sky, and the faint shadow of the moon was already half hanging in the sky.The wind became slightly cooler, and there was a familiar warm feeling. Shen Xiyao's heart moved, and he said to himself: "The south wind knows what I want, blowing dreams to Jun Zhou."

Flocks of white birds fluttered past, carrying the shadow of the setting sun. The setting sun was warm and soft, and his eyes were full of blurred tenderness.

"Your Majesty." Wu Guiren called softly: "When the concubine came, I asked the imperial dining room to cook some food and wine. It's time for dinner. Do you want the emperor..." She didn't finish speaking, but she was full of words. expect.

Shen Xiyao came back to his senses, thought for a while, looked at Wu Guiren's eyes dimly, smiled lightly and said, "I'll just follow you."

This was the first time that Wu Guiren heard Shen Xiyao's gentle voice, her heart was like a deer bumping wildly, and she was extremely happy. After all, this was also the first time she had a meal with Shen Xiyao.Maybe... She didn't think about it anymore, she just thought it was a matter of course, and she bowed down gently, with an infinitely charming voice: "My concubine thanks the emperor."

In the main room of Wangchun Palace, Shen Xiyao sat in front of the mahogany Wanfu dining table, looking at the array of food on the table, but he didn't like much.However, Shen Xiyao was not picky about food since he was a child, what the king likes, he must prosper, he naturally knew this truth.Only those close to him know the one or two things he likes.

Wu Guiren walked in with a soup bowl full of pastels and hundreds of flowers blooming, and the maid behind her brought others to eat.Shen Xiyao frowned unconsciously.He never likes extravagance, and it is just a waste of time to spend so much time and energy for a meal for two.But he didn't say anything, just gave Zhang Dehai a wink, signaling him to remind Wu Guiren in due course.

"Your majesty, my concubine really thinks that your jade pendant is so beautiful. I really want to see the pair." Nearly halfway through dinner, Wu Guiren somehow turned the topic to the jade pendant again.

Shen Xiyao understood in her heart that she hoped that he would give her the other one.However, on the one hand, this jade pendant is very valuable, it is a treasure left by the previous dynasty, even though it has the rarest things in the world, they have a lot of love for this pair of jade pendants.On the other hand, even if Shen Xiyao is willing to give it to Wu Guiren, the other one is already out of his hands.What's more, such a pair must only be given to the loved one.

"Which one?" Shen Xiyao smiled: "That one has been missing, and this one is considered an orphan." After that, without waiting for Mrs. Wu to say anything, he pointed to a plate of peach cakes in front of him and said, "This tastes good."

Hearing what Shen Xiyao said, Zhang Dehai was a little stunned.After all, peaches are the least favorite of Shen Xiyao, they always say they are too soft and the sweetness is not good.So, I'm afraid it's just a matter of changing the subject.

Seeing that nobleman Wu still wanted to mention it, Zhang Dehai hurriedly interjected: "Your Majesty, it's getting late, and some playbooks have been sent in this afternoon."

When Shen Xiyao heard him say this, a relieved smile immediately appeared on his face: "Well, then I have to go to the imperial study."

When Wu Guiren heard this, he felt disappointed and couldn't hide his face, but after all, state affairs were the most important thing, so he just sent Shen Xiyao outside the palace gate, and watched him go away silently.

"Your Majesty, tonight?" Zhang Dehai followed behind Shen Xiyao, followed by a dozen or so palace maids holding lanterns who walked lightly and landed silently.

Shen Xiyao looked back at him: "That is to say, there is a playbook, so it is naturally going to be in the imperial study." He said with a smile: "I suddenly became interested in painting."

Zhang Dehai nodded, and whispered again: "Your Majesty, my servant is curious about something, I don't know whether to ask it or not."

Shen Xiyao glanced at him: "What?"

Zhang Dehai smiled, revealing some treachery: "The jade pendant worn by the emperor today, the other one, the servant has been looking for it for a long time but still can't find it."

Shen Xiyao rolled Zhang Dehai's eyes, his eyes fell on the endless palace lanterns beside the palace wall, his voice lowered: "The other one..." He paused for a moment and said, "That night when I was in Qinglong Temple, I accidentally lost it." A sly smile quietly bloomed on his lips.

The boat was still bumping, Xia'er swayed to the cabin door and shouted: "Come on, come on..." Looking back at Ling Xuewei with her eyes still closed.Those dark reds are still spreading, slowly flowing.Xia'er was already terrified in her heart, there were countless big drums beating in her heart, she looked at the nearly black river water that was churning endlessly in front of her, how could this water be black... Out of this doubt, I looked up at the sky again, startled in my heart, in the daytime, it was almost like a night, with thick clouds rolling endlessly, and a flash of lightning from time to time, illuminating half of the sky, but, it made me feel even more shudder.

How could this be, how could this be... Xia'er gripped the door frame tightly, took another look at Ling Xuewei's pale face, reached out to wipe the tears off her face, and walked out of the hatch as if she had made up her mind.

There were a few men standing on the deck of the ship, all with anxious expressions, looking at the ominous surface of the water, talking to each other.When Xia'er saw these people, she staggered forward and grabbed a man at the front as if she had met a savior. She pulled the man's sleeve and said in tears, "Brother, help me!" , my family...my family lady...knocked on the table...already...is already in a coma." In a word, I stumbled, and I don't know if it was because of the boat. The turbulence or the inner anxiety and fear all surged up.The man was muscular, looking down at the woman in front of him, his hair had been tousled by the wind, and a few strands of hair wet by the rain were entangled on his face, making his face even more bloodless and panicked.There is also a line of unstoppable tears hanging on the cheeks, which is extremely pitiful.He was the half-manager of the ship. Hearing what she said, he looked at the other companions around him, and then at the low sky. He said in a hoarse but firm voice, "Hold in the mainsail, move slowly to the right, and avoid it carefully." The vortex. Zhang Tou is the best at steering the rudder, and he must not leave for a moment. Be careful." After speaking, he looked at Xia'er who was still holding on to his sleeve tightly, and nodded to her: "I'll let you go and see .”

In the cabin, Ling Xuewei was still in a coma. She hit a sharp table corner and was knocked unconscious.The most important thing is that if you see blood, you need urgent treatment.The man and Xia'er entered the house, and they were shocked when they saw this scene, after all, there was no emergency medical treatment at this time, and there was no doctor on board.He stepped into the cabin, and took advantage of the short period of stability to pick up Ling Xuewei and put her on the bed lightly.Xia'er also followed in, looking at Ling Xuewei's face almost covered in blood, she panicked.

The man calmed down a little and said: "I'm afraid there is some danger. There is no accompanying doctor on board, I only hope that there will be one among the passengers. But it should be an injury. I have some medicine in the cabin, so I will use it for emergency."

Walking to the cabin door, Zhao Xia'er said, "Be careful."

Xia'er nodded, and then looked at Ling Xuewei who was lying on the bed, tears could not stop falling down again.

As if a lifetime had passed, a black figure flashed outside the door.Xia'er found a towel and slowly wiped off the blood on Ling Xuewei's face, but new blood would slowly trickle down again, her eyes were still closed, but her complexion became paler and paler.Xia'er held Ling Xuewei's hand tightly with one hand, and looked out of the door from time to time, but she always saw the dark sky.At this time, this figure almost gave her complete hope. The black figure stumbled in. It was a middle-aged woman, holding a small white porcelain bottle tightly in one hand, and grasping everything that could maintain balance in the other.

"Brother Li asked me to come here." The woman looked at Xia'er and added as if she had finished speaking: "It's the one who helped you just now."

Xia'er nodded hastily: "Please take a look at my young lady." Tears couldn't stop falling down as she spoke.

The woman looked down at Ling Xuewei, frowning like mountains, and said in a low voice: "It's not good, I have to find a doctor quickly."

Xia'er was stunned when she heard what she said, looking at the billowing clouds outside the window, her complexion became paler.

"This eldest sister." Xia'er suddenly knelt down in front of the woman: "You have also seen that in this weather, how the boat lands is a problem. I am afraid that you are the only one who knows some medical skills on this bed. If you don't Save my miss, I..." Xia'er choked up as she spoke, but she still tried her best to say: "I hope you can save me." She said this sentence very solemnly, and then she kowtowed heavily.The woman panicked, quickly supported Xia'er and said, "It's not that I don't want to save her, but it's that I really don't have any confidence."

Seeing what she said, Xia'er knew that there was still some hope, so she quickly grabbed the woman's trousers and said, "Anyway, please do your best to save her."

The woman sighed heavily, looked back at the sky outside, and said to Xia'er: "The wound medicine I have here is very effective. I'm afraid your lady will be injured inside. At this moment, everyone on the boat is only focused on avoiding danger. We can only treat the trauma first. I just hope that we can get to the shore as soon as possible, and then find a good medical center to calm down and treat." She said and stepped forward, brushing away the broken hair on Ling Xuewei's forehead, and a picture appeared in front of her eyes. A face that was mostly stained with blood, Xia'er couldn't help but shed tears again when she saw this scene, and hurriedly went forward to wipe it carefully again with a wet handkerchief.

The woman looked at the blood that was still gushing from Ling Xuewei's wound, sighed heavily, and said to Xia'er: "This medicine can only stop the bleeding, and God will bless the rest." Spread the light black ointment in the bottle on Ling Xuewei's forehead, look carefully, then scoop out a little with a small black wooden spoon, and dab it on the top of Ling Xuewei's forehead.Then wrap it carefully with clean white gauze. After all this is done, she let out a long sigh of relief, smiled and said to Xia'er: "There is not much medicine left on the boat, and it can't be fried in this situation. You Haosheng is taking care of your young lady. If you need anything, come to me again, I will live in the next cabin."

After she finished speaking, she looked outside, as if she suddenly found something, her face brightened, and she was about to turn her head to say something to Xia'er, when she opened her mouth, and at the same time, a voice came from outside, full of excitement, excitement and hope .

"Land in sight, land in sight."

(End of this chapter)