Rebirth after waste

Chapter 134

In fact, Gu Yunxian lived in the palace for several years, and it cannot be said that it was completely fruitless.In the late spring of the second year after she came out, the Xishan Taoist Temple sent a post, saying that Princess Lanxi invited the empress to have a talk, sit down and discuss the Tao.

Gu Yunxian read the post over and over several times, and after confirming that there was no problem, he replied with a smile: "Go back and tell the Elder Master, I will take the five princes with me after a while."

Ah Huan only had so many aunts who loved him dearly.

Princess Lanxi is indifferent to everyone, but she loves this child so much that she will prepare a copy for him of any good things.Gu Yunxian privately speculated that it is probably because Ah Huan and His Majesty really look alike.

After getting along for a long time, they gradually became acquainted with each other, and they became a little like sisters in the boudoir.Although one believes in Buddhism and the other believes in Buddhism, it does not prevent them from having fun in other areas together.

Princess Lanxi once revealed to Gu Yunxian about Jing Fushu and King Ning, and Gu Yunxian always kept this in mind, and expressed his gratitude with a smile when they sat and drank tea.

At that time, Princess Lanxi rested her chin on her hand, and looked at the crabapple tree in the distance lightly, her tone was as natural as falling flowers, "Actually, it's nothing. I just pointed you in the direction, and the rest of the things are all your own troubles." "Mei Mou glanced at her, "However, you did a thorough job."

Gu Yunxian understood what she meant.In May of the sixth year of Yongjia, the emperor suddenly questioned Jing Fushu's father and brother about the two major crimes of disrespect to the king and dereliction of duty. He dismissed the whole family from their posts and exiled them to Shuzhong. Even her distant uncle who worked in the Ministry of Industry followed. Bad luck.Not only that, he also demoted the Jing family, who was originally buried as Jieyu, to a commoner, moved out of the concubine's dorm in Pingling, and threw him directly into the mass grave.Although the emperor's behavior was well-reasoned, many people still felt that it was too mean to torment a dead person like this.

Gu Yunxian knew why he did this.The queen mother is his biological mother, but Jing Fushu once killed her.Even if this was all from the previous life, it still couldn't stop him from venting his anger.

He was able to bear it for more than half a year, and he was very restrained in finding a reasonable charge before sending the Jing family down.

When Princess Lanxi said this, she probably thought that these were all her handwriting.Even Jing Fushu refused to let her live in peace after death, no matter how you look at it, it is too cruel.

Gu Yunxian smiled and didn't explain much.

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month in the tenth year of Yongjia is another year's Shangyuan Festival.

Gu Yunxian originally planned to enjoy the lanterns in the hot spring palace, but on the tenth day of the first lunar month, Princess Lanxi suddenly invited her to live in Xishan, and then told her the next morning that she wanted to visit Yudu Ten Mile Lanterns.

"I have lived on the West Mountain for so many years, and I seldom even go out of the mountain gate. I used to think it was quiet, but recently I was disturbed by Ah Huan, and suddenly I couldn't bear it. This year, on the Lantern Festival, we will let the two of us talk You and the Buddha put it aside for the time being, how about going to experience the fireworks in the world?"

Princess Lanxi was lively and lovely when she was a child, but she became lonely after such a big change.Fortunately, in these years, she has been pure and devoted to the Tao, and most of the knots in her heart have been untied, and the open-mindedness in her nature is occasionally revealed.Although the time is very short, it will make her no longer look like a person who is completely isolated from the world.

Gu Yunxian was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, and asked: "Is Your Majesty ready?"

Princess Lanxi said: "I have reported to the emperor a few days ago, and he agrees. He also thinks that we both are bored all day is not good for our health, and he agrees very much in his tone. However, he sent several shadow guards over , will accompany us all the way tonight to protect us.”

Gu Yunxian saw that what the eldest princess was holding was indeed the emperor's personal reply, she thought for a moment and finally nodded with a smile, "In that case, let's go this time."

As Princess Lanxi said, she has been bored on the mountain for more than four years, and she is really bored.The Shangyuan Festival in Yudu was the most star-studded night in her girlhood. At that time, she was really happy and worry-free, and now she can't help but miss it.

She was actually very excited to be able to experience it again.

On the night of the Shangyuan Festival, Gu Yunxian, who was dressed as an ordinary woman, and Ji Luowei stepped into the city gate of Yudu after a long absence.

For the sake of safety, their trip was kept secret from the outside world, and Ah Huan was also left on the West Mountain, under the care of Gu Yunxian's confidant palace servants.They were followed by several servants dressed as eunuchs, and in the shadows were shadow guards carefully selected by the emperor.

If Gu Yunxian was still apprehensive about this night outing at the beginning, after reading the emperor's arrangement, he no longer had any doubts.

He really arranged it properly, not leaving the two of them in the slightest danger.

Looking at the letter he wrote to Ji Luowei, Gu Yunxian couldn't help but think of the four years of Yongjia, when he personally took her on a night tour of Yudu.That time, they also went to Longjiang Pond, where there was a vendor selling river lanterns, and there was an inscription on his river lantern that would not lose to any famous artist...

"Where does sister-in-law want to go?" Ji Luo asked with a smile, "Although I have lived in Yudu for nearly 30 years, I have never visited the streets here. I really have no goals at all."

"Let's go to Longjiang Pond." Gu Yunxian said softly, "Girls in Yudu like to gather there and set off river lanterns. They gather together like a sea of ​​stars, very beautiful."

The edge of the Longjiang pool is always like this every year. Ji Luo turned his head slightly back, so it was interesting to see it, but Gu Yunxian was not interested in admiring it everywhere, but just looked at the familiar place with keen eyes.

Sure enough, the stall is still there.

She said to Ji Luo slightly: "I bought a river lantern at that stall before, and I liked it very much. Do you want to have a look, sister?"

Ji Luo nodded slightly and said yes.

Gu Yunxian walked to the stall with her, but was surprised to find that the stall owner was not the man in his memory, but a pretty and straightforward woman.

"What kind of lamp do you ladies want? Feel free to choose, the lamps in my house are the best in this area!" Tong Yunxuan laughed.

Maybe it's a change of owner.Thinking so, Gu Yunxian picked up the river lantern and saw that there was no handwriting on it that surprised her at the beginning.

Sighing somewhat disappointed, she smiled slightly, "Let's take a look first."

Although her mood didn't change much, Ji Luowei noticed it and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

Naturally, she would not tell her that she was looking for the good writing in her memory, she just said indifferently: "It's nothing, just thinking about the past, I'm a little bit disappointed."

The two picked a lamp each, but they didn't write any notes on the same place. They just went to the pool and put the lamp down. It was not for praying, but just for fun.

The river lanterns flowed down the river and gathered together, as Gu Yunxian said, it was like a shining galaxy, too beautiful to behold.

Seeing such a scene for the first time, Ji Luowei couldn't help but find it strange, so she stood there and looked at it.Although Gu Yunxian was not interested, he did not urge her, but looked around on his own.

His eyes passed through the bustling crowd, but he suddenly stopped.Not far in front of her, there was a familiar figure.

Dressed in black clothes, wearing a black gauze hat, standing tall beside the railing, she has an upright and unrestrained air.

Gu Yunxian stared at the figure fixedly, and suddenly understood why he suddenly wanted to come to Longjiangchi tonight.

In her memory, the first time she saw this figure was the Shangyuan Festival in the fourth year of Yongjia, and the emperor accompanied her out of the palace to play.She saw him sitting on the ground under the willow tree, but it seemed that he was in a golden and jade hall, and he was in a free and romantic manner.

The second time he won the top three Jinshi, rode a tall horse through the front of the Bozheng Hall, and waited for the Golden Hall to be called.At that time, when she saw his galloping figure, she felt familiar.

It turned out that they only met each other a few months ago, and he planned to give her an incomparably exquisite river lantern...

And his fine handwriting.The first time I saw it on the river lantern, I was amazed. Although I also saw Cui Shuo's inscription by chance later, I didn't connect the two.After all, at that time, she only wanted revenge, and she didn't care much about other things.

But tonight, by chance, she saw a familiar scene, recalled the past, and finally realized that no matter whether it was a person or a word, it gave her an inexplicable sense of familiarity, as if she had seen it somewhere before.

Now that she met him by a pool of river lanterns, those past events were finally connected by her.

It was him.

Cui Shuo was in a trance at first, but suddenly he noticed that someone was staring at him intently.He looked along, his eyes widening in surprise as soon as his eyes touched her face.

Shouldn't she be in the palace?Why are you here?

Looking at the way she looked at him, he immediately understood that she had recognized who he was.

Gu Yunxian still stood still, but Cui Shuo walked slowly to her side.His actions were very natural, as if he didn't come here for Gu Yunxian, but was attracted by the nearby scenery.

"I haven't seen you for a long time. How is Madam?" He asked softly.

Gu Yunxian looked back and saw that the eunuchs who were taking care of her were standing a little further away, while Ji Luowei was even further away, unable to hear their conversation.

"Lao Yulang is concerned, I'm fine." She said, "When I left, I left in a hurry, and I only heard about many things later. It turned out that I was able to move to another hospital to recuperate, thanks to Yulang's help. I thank you for that."

Because outside, she didn't call him my lord, but called Yulang like others.

These two words were obviously very common, but when they came out of her mouth, they seemed to have different emotions, which made people think.

"It's a trivial matter, not worth Madam's concern." Cui Shuo smiled slightly, "However, why is Madam here tonight?"

"I'm out for a stroll. Where's Yulang? Why are you here?"

He was silent for a moment, "I will be here every year during the Lantern Festival."

Gu Yunxian was taken aback for a moment, and then remembered the inscriptions on river lanterns that he used to sell for his friends every year. Although the inscriptions are no longer inscribed now, it does not prevent him from visiting here every year.

"It's surprising that Yulang likes the Lantern Festival so much." She said, "I thought Yulang was alienated by nature and didn't like to join in the fun."

"I really don't like excitement, but tonight is an exception." He said.

What he said was calm and breezy, but Gu Yunxian always felt that there was a deeper meaning in it.This feeling made her uneasy, so she nodded slightly, "There are a lot of people here, so I'll go first."

Cui Shuo raised his right hand slightly, as if he wanted to stop him, but within a moment, he said in his usual tone, "Madam, go slowly..."

The sudden screams startled them, and when they turned their heads, a river lantern on a small stall not far away suddenly burst into flames, and the blazing flames were shocking!
"Ah!" Gu Yunxian screamed, and a flaming lantern rolled to her feet, almost igniting her skirt.

At the same time, a sharp arrow pierced through the air from a distance and shot straight in their direction——

A black shadow suddenly appeared, and kicked the flower lamp, at the same time, the long sword in his hand split the sharp arrow in two neatly.

Gu Yunxian watched the shadow guard standing in front of her, and then raised his head with lingering fear, but found that he was too confused just now, and he leaned against Cui Shuo's arms without realizing it.

And her eyes were facing him through the thin layer of black veil on his hat.

(End of this chapter)