Fourth Master's Pearl

Chapter 49

The fifth day after Chuqing left.Yinzhen got the news from Safatu, which wrote "Master Qing went to Xishan to meet Chang".Yinzhen didn't send anyone to stop him, he knew that Chang Nian'er would not say anything.People who really care about Chu Qing will only try their best to protect her instead of causing trouble for her.

The tenth day after Chuqing left.Safatu's succinct and concise biography on Feige has arrived again, and it says "Master Qing starts to grow vegetables".Yinzhen looked at these simple words repeatedly in the study, remembering that Chuqing once jokingly said with a joking smile, "Your painting and I embroider for poetry and wine".There were traces of moisture in Yinzhen's eyes.

No. 30 days when Chuqing was not around.The message from Safatu arrived very slowly, "Master Qing has found out, and he is now on his way south."Yinzhen smiled wryly, Chu'er sometimes became stubborn, even she herself didn't know how hard it was to turn back, and once she believed in something, she would not be easily shaken.

In the palace, Yinzhen conveyed the news that Chuqing's old illness had relapsed, and the imperial doctor told her not to move around easily, and she needed to take care of herself in order to save her life.The orchard where Chang Nianer lives and the nearby Biezhuang have received triple protection for this reason, and the quality of accommodation has also been improved. Chunhua is also sent to stay with Chang Nianer, and Yin Zhen can also send her there without hiding her eyes. thing.He couldn't take care of Chuqing, but he did his best to take care of the woman who brought her into this world.

Ulanara misses Chuqing very much, and often adds a few strokes of concern to Hongli's letter to his sister Qing.The replies were all ghostwritten by Chang Nian'er, which was concise and appropriate.He respected and cared for Ulanara, loved and taught Hongli, but didn't mention anything else.

The women in the palace were a little confused, but Nian saved the time of doubts to reorganize himself.She didn't know what happened between Chuqing and the prince. It must not be as simple as being sick, but these are not the most important thing. The most important thing at present is the rare opportunity. She must seize the mercy that God gave her. opportunity.

Nian Gengyao was newly promoted to governor of Sichuan this year. He will go to Beijing to report on his duties at the end of the year. Apart from official business, he will naturally visit his father and brother-in-law at home, ask his wife how well he is, and the most important thing is to visit his family leader, Bole. Prince Yong who is also brother-in-law.Nian Gengyao and Yinxiang are also old friends, so Yinzhen and the two of them go to the Yueming Tower, which is popular among celebrities in the capital, to have a drink and watch a play.Yinzhen only poured lightly, while Nian Gengyao and Yinxiang drank according to their temperament.

You and I chatted happily between a glass, Nian Gengyao's fair skin was stained with wine red with excitement, he laughed and talked about the scenery of Sichuan, how good Sichuan hot pot is, and what is the alluring charm of the boiled mutton in the capital, He waved his hands and said that he couldn't make a choice, and asked his master for advice.

Yinzhen's eyes were heavy, his thin lips were slightly pursed, and his slender fingers secretly exerted force on the body of the wine glass.

"Lianggong, of course you will go back to the capital to eat boiled mutton and get tired of it. At that time, if the fourth brother doesn't give you a banquet and drinks, I, the younger brother, will have to die of drunkenness."

Yinxiang listened to the overtones, looked at the undercurrent between the two of them, laughed and laughed boldly.

Yinzhen smiled indifferently, and said: "That's natural. Liang Gong, you and this king have a meal at the same table and drink a pot of wine, why should you worry about whether you will lose your mutton in the future? Tell these jokes, It makes others really think that you, a border official, only have such little knowledge."

Nian Gengyao left the table, rolled up his sleeves and knelt down, saying: "The master teaches, and the slave will remember it. The master is kind to the slave, and the slave's family is all thanks to the master's care. The slave should be like a dog and a horse. I will do my best!"

Yinzhen kept a smile on his lips, and stretched out his hand to support Nian Gengyao.

"What worries does Lianggong have, I will take care of it for you."

Nian Gengyao got up, drunk, and said with a smile: "My sister is not talented, and my slave and my father and brother are not strict in discipline at home. If there is any negligence, I hope the prince will take care of this slave. I will do it here first."

Yinzhen had already guessed that he would definitely mention this, so he gave Nian Gengyao a smile.

At night, the new wind was blowing, and Yinzhen, Yinxiang, and Nian Gengyao parted ways at the intersection.Yinzhen got into his family's carriage and returned to the palace with a third of drunkenness and exhaustion.

Little Gaozi helped Yinzhen get off the carriage, and Yinzhen ordered in a deep voice, "Go to Baoxiangyuan."

"Yes." Xiao Gaozi answered with his head buried.The master is finally willing to pay attention to Nian Fujin.Most of what happened to Master Qing was because of Nian Fujin, and the master had been estranged from Nian Fujin for half a year.

But this year, the backing behind the Fujin is very strong, the prince can usually ignore it, but Nian has made it so clear, how can the master not understand?

When Nian heard Xiao Cui running in to report that "the prince is here", he rushed to the door with joy, Xiao Hong hurriedly followed behind with a big fur cloak to put on her.

"Master, you are weak, so be careful! Put on your cloak, it's windy outside!"

Nian stopped and coughed twice, his cheeks were flushed from excitement or from the cold wind.His eyes were shining brightly.

Yinzhen took a look at Nianshi, and walked slowly over to help her up.

"Why are your hands so cold?"

A cold and peaceful voice resounded in the chilly night wind.

There was mist in Nian's eyes, and he was so moved that he let Yinzhen hold her hand, and called out with emotion: "My lord!"

"En." Yinzhen responded lightly.

"Your yard won't have a good view until spring." Yinzhen said something else.

Nian didn't know what Yinzhen's intention was, so he hurriedly said with a smile: "Then how about the prince and his concubine enjoying flowers in Baoxiangyuan in spring?"

"Go in. The king is a little tired."

Nian helped Yinzhen back to the room slowly.Xiaohong smiled to herself, put a handful of acacia incense into the brazier, and retreated in good time.

The charcoal fire in the house was burning very vigorously, with red sparks accompanied by occasional crackling sounds.There was a sense of warmth on his face, but his heart was still cold.

Yinzhen looked at Nianshi with hazy eyes, and Nianshi looked at Yinzhen charmingly, and then hurriedly looked away.The beautiful side face is reflected in the light, like a fairy in the moon palace.

"Light eyebrows are like autumn water, and jade skin is accompanied by a light breeze."

Yinzhen's voice rang in Nian's ears.

The Nian family lowered his head and said in shame: "It's hard for a slave to come out, so I teach you how to show mercy."

The candlelight dimmed, the embroidered magnolia curtain hung down from the gold hook, and Nian's slender jade fingers climbed onto Yinzhen's collar button.

Anhui.Anqing Mansion.

Tongcheng.Qingcao Town.

Yuping Mountain is clear and Longmian River is green.

The simple and quiet alleys among the beautiful mountains and rivers, the peaceful and happy ordinary people, the folk customs of accumulating virtue and doing good, and admiring the writing style of Confucius and Mencius.Chuqing has lived here for a year.In the first six months after leaving Yuanmingyuan, she traveled around Xishan and Taishan successively.Later, it went south to Xuzhou to Nanjing to Yangzhou.No wonder Hongli Xiaodoubao loves to go to Jiangnan so much in the future, so she has to spend a lot of money in Jiangnan so that she won't be compared to him in the future.Another two years passed.

Doing business in Yangzhou, investing in "shares" everywhere, using money to support money, and making money, she dressed up as a virgin and dressed as a man to entertain guests, make friends and play.Watch lanterns on the Qinhuai River at night in summer, and enjoy the "Sea of ​​Fragrant Snow" in Gusu City in winter.Three thousand dreams of prosperity, after all, are prone to melancholy, so I went to his hometown once with a literati friend I knew well.Tongcheng.What happened unexpectedly was a one-year stay.Fate sometimes begins like this, mysterious.As it's over?
not end yet.

Chuqing knew that Safatu had been secretly protecting her.She couldn't get rid of him, so she might as well enjoy the benefits of this senior bodyguard.Such things as eating the overlord's meal, scolding the gangsters, saving the beauty from the hands of the local hooligans, etc., with Safato, there will be a strong backing.If you offend the unworthy descendants of local officials, Safatu has the token of Prince Yong.The local officials thought that Prince Tie Mianyong sent someone to secretly investigate private visits, so the Jiangnan area has been divided into Haiyan and Heqing in the past two years.The officials worked hard, worked hard, and made great achievements.

Kangxi 61 early winter.

If there is snow in the south of the Yangtze River, it will be colder than in the north.Snow flakes are floating outside, and the huge study room is overflowing with ink and rosin.

Chuqing lives in an old house of the Yao family in Tongcheng, and her good friend Yao Fan is the only regular visitor.Although the other literati are upright, in Chu Qing's view, they lack flexibility, so it would be better to have less contact.Lest they be overwhelmed by her nonsense.The good thing about those people is that everything stops at literature.They have different opinions on literature and science, and after arguing and arguing, they quickly put their hands away.

The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water.Maybe it should be.

The one year here is very different from the two years in Yangzhou, but it is more peaceful and quiet.

Just think of a gentleman, and you can't help but think of Yinzhen's principles.

"The way of a gentleman is to cultivate one's morality through quietness, and to cultivate one's virtue through frugality. Without indifference, one cannot be wise, and without tranquility, one cannot achieve greatness."

This is how Ning Yuanju came here.And being quiet and thrifty, indifferent and wise are all the portrayals of Yinzhen.Missing seems to be pervasive and has become a habit.

"Zi Chu, what were you thinking and smiling just now?" Yao Fan picked up his pen and looked at the new identity of Momo's friend Qin Zichu, who was Chu Qing's classmate.

"Do I have it?" Chu Qing was dressed as a Confucian scholar, delicate and elegant, with a hint of nobility in her smile.

"I'm just reading your handwriting. It's excellent. You're almost catching up with me."

Yao Fan smiled lightly and shook his head, "Your cursive script is certainly good, but your regular script is not good enough."

Chu Qing smiled and said nothing.Practicing writing skills, Yinzhen wanted to train her before, but she still didn't become a talent.

"However, your regular script is elegant and fluent. If you polish it more and practice diligently, you will get a three-point true biography of Zhao Mengtiao." Yao Fan thought about it and commented seriously.

Chu Qing smiled and dipped the Hui ink in her hand with some water, and circled again, thick black and full ink gushed out continuously.

When I first met Yao Fan, he borrowed brushes, ink, paper and inkstones on the streets of Hangzhou, and wrote a few regular scripts in Guange style, which were rigorous in law and graceful in style. Please Chuqing drink.

Some people thought it was just a fleeting moment, but they have become her best friends for more than a year.And some people think that it is too important, but they can not see each other for several years.

Hiroshi is married and has a child.The days when I went fishing and went to school with him were so far away that it was unreal.After the news came, she sent a gift, anyway, her whereabouts have been exposed to Yinzhen's eyes and ears, so there is nothing to worry about.He also heard that Sifujin's health was not very healthy, so Chuqing collected a lot of nourishing yin and blood supplements from Jiangnan and hired someone to send them to the capital.Prince Yong's Mansion in the capital city is easy to find, and it is not difficult for the delivery person to collect money to do things.Chuqing also bought silk thread from Jiangnan for Chunhua, and brought Su embroidery and so on.

There is a feeling of people who work thousands of miles away in modern times to buy New Year's goods for their families.

family……

She came here, only they were more or less her family.

"Zi Chu?"

"Ok?"

"You're in a trance again." Yao Fan smiled gently.

"I'm being rude, Brother Yao, don't blame me." Chu Qing smiled and bowed.

Yao Fan glanced at Chuqing's hand, and stretched out his hand to smooth her sleeves. "Look, I don't even know that the cuffs are stained with ink."

Chu Qing stepped back and looked at Yao Fan's hand that was in the air with a smirk.

Yao Fan sighed lightly and said, "Zi Chu, are you hiding from me?"

"Huh? How do you say that?"

Yao Fan looked at Chuqing with gentle eyes, and smiled helplessly: "Do I look stupid and stupid? Can't you even tell that you are a daughter's family? I get along with you like this, so you can't see me What do you think?"

Chuqing was stunned, opened her mouth, and said with a smile: "Hey, you should have said it earlier. I don't have to wear such ugly clothes all day long." Chuqing avoided the seriousness and wanted to laugh it off.

Yao Fan said: "Don't change the subject. I've known you for a year, do you think I'll follow your lead?"

Chuqing giggled, and suddenly pointed out the window: "Look, there's so much snow!"

Chu Qing made a gesture to run out the door, Yao Fan decisively held her back.

"Zichu, I don't care what family background or status you are in, as long as you want, we can travel together, plant flowers and write, buy wine and enjoy the moon, okay?"

"You can do these things as friends." Chu Qing persuaded him with a dry smile.It's not good that the man is too attractive.

Yao Fan seriously shook his head and said: "I have thought about it a long time ago. Only by marrying you can I keep you by my side for a long time. If I didn't have this plan, I would not invite you to Tongcheng to meet my parents and family. You You like life in Tongcheng, don't you?"

Chuqing looked at Yao Fan.It turned out that this person had been secretly in love with him for such a long time.Is she dull?Or because there is only one person in my heart, I can no longer see other people's tenderness in my eyes?
"Let go of her!"

A voice colder than the wind and snow sounded.

Chu Qing listened to the voice in the dream, her mind went blank.

(End of this chapter)