Harem Pampered Beauty: Chen Xiangxue

Chapter 46

After breakfast the next day, Murong Lin and Pei Jian put the packed things into the carriage. The luggage was very simple, that is, dry food and clothes.Murong Xue and Ding Xiang Peilan also changed into simple attire, and went out happily, and the group headed for the Anding Gate in the capital.

Finally leaving this sad place, Murong Xue felt sad and relaxed.She believed that her heart full of holes would eventually heal slowly.

The carriage arrived at the gate of the city and was about to leave the city when two soldiers suddenly walked up to Pei Jian who was driving the carriage with a slash of their spears.

"Stop."

Murong Lin hurriedly jumped out of the carriage and asked, "What orders does Master Bing have?"

The soldier said: "There is an order from above that you are not allowed to leave the city."

Murong Xue heard this sentence in the car, and in a hurry, she opened the curtain: "Who ordered, we didn't commit any crime, why can't we leave the city?"

When the soldier looked over, he felt his eyes light up, and he came back to his senses after a while, thinking, there is such a bright and outstanding woman in this simple carriage.

He softened his tone, but his attitude was still tough. "It's an order from above. If you suspect that you are carrying prohibited items, get out of the car and check."

Pei Jian said angrily: "We didn't bring anything, just some clothes and dry food."

Murong Lin hurriedly stuffed a piece of broken silver to the soldier.

The soldier didn't answer, and said in a cold voice, "Get out of the car and get out of the car."

Murong Xue got out of the carriage with Lilac Peilan, and the two soldiers surrounded the carriage and searched the luggage carefully, even dry food.

Murong Lin accompanied him with a smile and said, "There are no forbidden items, can I go out of the city?"

"Anyway, you can't go out of the city." After saying that, several people ignored Murong Lin.

Ding Xiang snorted and said, "It must be the prince, there is no one else but him."

The person that Murong Xue thought of immediately was also Yeluyan, she didn't hate him at first, but now she really wanted to swear in front of him.

"Let's go back first." Murong Lin saw that the city was hopeless, so he asked Pei Jian to go back.

As a result, a group of people went out happily, and went back with their flags down.Muronglin was filled with anger, and thought, after reconciling, he saw a person's character even more, but he didn't expect Yeluyan to be such a rascal, making reconciliation on the surface, but still domineering in secret.The most hateful thing is that ordinary people are full of grievances and have no place to reason, so they just let others bully them.

The more Murong Xue thought about it, the more she became angry. What he did was too much. What she hated the most in her life was losing her freedom. Back then, she used almost every means to avoid entering the palace. She never expected to encounter the same thing now.She couldn't help being filled with indignation: "Father, you go back first, I'll go to him to argue."

"Forget it, he is a prince and we are ordinary people, so it's useless to fight."

"How can he be so unreasonable." Murong Xue angrily took Lilac Peilan to the palace.But after walking a few steps, he retreated again.

Ding Xiang said: "Miss, are you not going?"

"I won't go." Murong Xue thought her father was right, since he wouldn't let her leave the capital, even if she questioned him, she wouldn't be able to make him change his mind, so it's better to find another way.

Murong Lin said: "I think so, let's go separately. First stay in the capital for a while, let him think that we are not leaving. Then, look for opportunities to leave the city in disguise one by one, and when we arrive in the suburbs, we will meet again and buy a carriage. , go back on the road together."

Murong Xue smiled and said, "Father is resourceful. It's a good idea. Anyway, I haven't visited the capital well yet, so I'll stay for a few more months before leaving. If he's capable, he can keep an eye on us for the rest of his life."

Murong Lin nodded, "There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain, don't worry."

Yeluyan had already heard the news that Murong Xue was stopped from leaving the city, so he waited for her to come to him in Yintao Pavilion.Who knew that after waiting for a whole day, there was no sign of her until it was dark.He couldn't sit still anymore, stood up several times, and looked towards the door, hoping to see an angry little peacock.

Unfortunately, there is only a scene of lonely night outside the door.

Why didn't she come and beg him?The more he thought about it, the more he found it unbelievable, so he ordered Zhang Long to prepare the car.

Zhang Long was already used to the prince's abnormal behavior in the past two days, and he was not surprised when he heard that he was going to Murong Mansion.

Standing at the door, Yeluyan heard laughter coming from inside, the loudest one was Pei Jian, who laughed without grace at all.

He wanted to step forward to knock on the door, but he stopped when he put his hand on the door panel.Seeing what she said, why don't you ask her to ask yourself?Wouldn't that be self-inflicted.

Searching luggage today did not find He Lishu, where is she hiding?If she asks for it, she will definitely not give it. She decided to go on the road this morning, and it is obvious that she has made up her mind to completely separate from him.Thinking of this, he felt his heart trembling with anger, got back into the carriage, and said coldly, "Go home."

Zhang Long couldn't figure it out again, but he didn't dare to ask, so he took someone to escort the carriage back.

Although it was not time for the curfew, due to the growing autumn atmosphere, there were almost no people on the street at night. In the lonely night, the sound of horseshoes was particularly clear. Sitting in the carriage, Yeluyan suddenly felt that going back home was extremely boring.There is no delicious supper, no mellow tea, no gentle and lovely smiles, and no sweet and pleasant love words.

As soon as she left, Mirror Lake was empty.It's like a painting that suddenly lacks the finishing touch.

He walked around the mirror lake, and the plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum halls were all quiet.He stood on the wooden porch in front of the Plum House, remembering that one night, she drank wine and sat here playing a piece of "Jianjia". At that time, he asked her, what worries do you have?

She said that her sorrow was only a spoonful.

He asked: Is it just one scoop of Ruo Shui's three thousand?

She said no, but he was sure he had seen a flash of light in her eyes.

Is this what she wants?

Can't wait, so turn around and leave?

He stood by the lake, the wind blew up his sleeves, and a gust of moist cool air rushed towards his face.

This inference made him feel uneasy. If it was true, it would be as difficult as heaven to get her back.

He turned around and walked towards Yintao Pavilion. Across a stream, the light in the guest house was still on. In a few days, Shen Youxin was going to get married. He was in a hurry to get the dowry these days. Handed over to Liu Shi.

Standing by the stream, he remembered that Murong Xue came to Yintao Pavilion for the first time, and was rejected by him with snacks.At that time he liked to be quiet and didn't like to be disturbed.On the night when the bed was sold, she was driven out of Yintao Pavilion by him, and she stood by the stream crying, but he didn't step forward to comfort her.Because he believed that Yintao Pavilion was the residence of the main concubine, and she could not exceed the rules.

She was ecstatic when she agreed to live in, but after a few days, she wanted to leave for no reason, even though she was living on the couch in Meiguan, she didn't want to stay in Yintao Pavilion, and she didn't know why.He rubbed the space between his brows, only then did he realize that he never seemed to understand what was going on in her mind.

After lunch, Murong Xue was taking a nap when suddenly Ding Xiang came in and said, "Miss, Miss Shen is here."

"Shen Youxin?"

"Yes."

"Please invite her in."

Murong Xue put on her coat, Pei Lan fixed her hair, and Shen Youxin had already been invited into the main room.

As soon as Shen Youxin saw her, she stepped forward and held her hand, "Sister-in-law, Mother Liu said that you can't marry me and want to leave the capital, why is that?"

Murong Xue heard that she didn't know that she and Yeluyan had reconciled, so she said directly: "Because I have reconciled with the prince."

Shen Youxin's eyes widened in disbelief. "Sister-in-law, are you joking?"

"I mean it."

Shen You shook her head heartily: "I don't believe it."

Murong Xue then took out the book from the small drawer of the kang table.

Shen Youxin watched it three times before she believed it, and after a while he murmured, "How could this be?"

"That's good, I won't soak my face in vinegar every day and wash my face with tears." Murong Xue smiled sweetly: "A jealous woman like me should find a man who is single-minded like you."

Shen You smiled shyly: "He can't even afford a wife, and he still needs his cousin's help, so naturally he has no second thoughts."

"You are right. It seems that my father's idea was the most correct. It is best to find a man from a poorer family to marry." Speaking of this, Murong Xue was not only a little disappointed, but for Zhao Zhenniang's recommendation back then, her life would be ruined. To be confused, I may be drinking tea and chatting with my husband in the Huichun Medical Center right now.

Shen You laughed heartily: "Sister-in-law's words made my cousin not go crazy when he heard that."

Murong Xue said with a smile: "Don't call me sister-in-law anymore, just call me Axue." Speaking of this name, she felt another thorn in her heart, how could it be such a coincidence that she had the same name as the person in his heart.

Shen You said coquettishly: "I'm used to being called, and I can't change it. It would be great if my sister-in-law could marry me off."

Murong Xue smiled: "Now I'm not in a hurry to leave, I plan to live with my father for a year or so. If my sister doesn't dislike it, I'm willing to marry you off."

Shen Youxin showed a surprised expression, and said softly: "Thank you sister-in-law, then I invite sister-in-law to go to the theater to listen to a play, sister-in-law is not allowed to refuse."

Murong Xue raised her eyebrows and smiled: "I won't refuse such a beautiful thing. Shall we go now?"

"Okay, I'll invite my sister-in-law to the biggest and best theater in the capital."

"My sister will wait for me outside first, and let me change a piece of clothing."

"Okay." Shen Youxin left the room first, and Murong Xue asked Ding Xiang to take a lake-blue autumn dress and put it on, and then prepared a veiled hat. Before going out, she folded it back and put the and Li Shu took out the book and handed it to Ding Xiang, "Put it next to your body, don't lose it, it's my lifeline, miss."

Ding Xiang giggled, "I know, don't worry, miss."

Shen Youxin stood beside the carriage, and the wooden butler was waiting beside her.Apart from the driver driving the carriage, there were six other servants and Qian'er, when they saw Murong Xue they all saluted her in unison.

Murong Xue thought, it seems that Yeluyan continued to hide the news of Heli.

The carriage stopped at the Yinlan Building, Murong Xue lifted the veil and looked up, the theater building was very grandly built, with flying eaves and brackets, and bright colors.

Shen Youxin and Murong Xue followed the waiters into the theater building, leaving the servants outside, only the wooden housekeeper and Qian'er Dingxiang Peilan and others.

When you enter the door, you will see a gorgeous stage, covered with a velvet carpet embroidered with peach blossoms on a sapphire blue background, and surrounded by carved mahogany railings.

The theater building is divided into upper and lower floors. The lower floor is surrounded by black tables and red chairs. There are stairs on both sides leading to the second floor, which are divided into separate rooms.

Stepping up to the second floor, Murong Xue found that the rooms were all hung with bamboo curtains, and there was a window left on the bamboo curtains. She was wondering what the purpose of this was, when suddenly, a person came out from the room facing the stage, and was talking to Murong. Xue Shenyou met head-on.

Shen Youxin asked in surprise: "Cousin, why are you here?"

"Why, can't I come?" Yeluyan answered Shen Youxin's question in his mouth, but his eyes were fixed on Murong Xue. It was the first time he saw the lake blue autumn dress she was wearing today, against her snow-white skin, Jade is generally bright and beautiful.He had an urge to pinch her cheek.

Murong Xue thought to herself, how could it be such a coincidence.Did Shen Youxin become his ally, or did he send someone to follow him?

Originally, she had always treated him with an attitude of getting together and parting. Although she reconciled with him, she didn't hate him. She talked nicely to him the first two times, but after what happened yesterday, she was really upset. , so when she saw him, it was as if she hadn't seen him, she lowered her eyes slightly, and entered the room with Shen Youxin.

After sitting down, Murong Xue found that through the window in the middle of the bamboo curtain, she could just see the stage, and people passing by outside, because the window was only down to the waist, it was difficult to see what was going on inside, so she couldn't help feeling sorry for Shen You. Said: "The bamboo curtains in this theater building are really interesting in design."

Shen You smiled heartily and asked: "That's right, didn't cousin bring his sister-in-law here?"

Murong Xue smiled and didn't answer, the only time he took her to dinner was to tell her that he was going to marry his concubine.

Yeluyan was a little embarrassed.

Shen You said inwardly: "This is the best theater in the capital, and only high-ranking officials and nobles can afford it. The famous actors here are even more popular than seventh-rank officials."

The waiter served tea, pastries, melon seeds and tea, Murong Xue only talked to Shen Youxin, as if Yeluyan was not by her side.If Yeluyan interrupted, she stopped answering.

After several rounds, even Shen Youxin felt a murderous aura permeating Yeluyan's body.

The lower floor of the theatrical building was empty all the time, but the wing rooms on the second floor had many people coming up intermittently, and most of the voices were women. It seemed that they were family members of some officials and officials who came here to pass the time and have fun.

After half an hour, the play began, and it was "Broken Bridge". "Xu Xian" was hunted down by Xiao Qing, and he hid left and right on the stage in a panic, making Ding Xiang, Pei Lan and Murong Xue all laugh.

Ding Xiang poured a cup of tea for Murong Xue, and Murong Xue took a few sips of tea and put it on the table at hand, suddenly the back of her hand became hot, and she covered it with another hand.

Murong Xue didn't turn her head back, she simply pulled out her hand and hugged it to her chest.

Yeluyan gritted his teeth.

After listening to the play, a few people left the theater building, Shen You thought: "Sister-in-law, I want to go to the Yanzhizhai next door to buy some things, sister-in-law can go with me."

Murong Xue replied "Hello", then followed Shen Youxin around the corner of the street, and walked dozens of steps to a shop.

When the shop assistant saw someone coming, he greeted him warmly.

Shen Youxin stepped forward, and reported the names of five or six rouge powders in one breath, then looked back at Murong Xue, "Sister-in-law, don't you want to buy it?"

Murong Xue thought for a while and said, "Then it should be the same as yours."

Although she didn't know what Shen You wanted, she knew that it must be a good thing, so she wanted to buy it for the wife of County Magistrate Qin when she returned to Yi County.

The clerk in the store packed the things, Murong Xue asked, "How much money?"

The man smiled and said, "A total of four taels."

Zhang Long on the side had already prepared the money and handed it to the waiter immediately.

Murong Xue turned around and said to Ding Xiang: "Go and get the silver."

Yeluyan said: "The money has already been paid."

"I'll buy it myself." This was the first sentence she said to him since they met today, but she didn't look at him at all.

Ding Xiang took the silver and handed it to the man.

The clerk looked at the two bills in embarrassment, not knowing which one to accept.

Murong Xue said to Shen You: "Thank you sister for inviting me to watch the show, this makeup is my invitation. I'm a step ahead." After saying that, she walked out.

(End of this chapter)