Harem Pampered Beauty: Chen Xiangxue

Chapter 71

After entering the paddock, Murong Xue took the lead and headed towards the forest.

Housekeeper Ming followed closely behind, and Dingxiang Peilan followed Murong Xue from left to right.

In the lonely and spacious paddock in deep winter, Murong Xue was wearing a tight-sleeved and narrow-waisted black ink-bottom embroidered lotus safari suit, which made her skin as white as jade and her eyes as lacquered. Four hooves fly like flying.

The forest was bleak, the snow on the branches was startled, and it drifted away like a white mist, and the bright red figure jumped from the falling snow, like a rainbow shadow in the snow.

The silent jungle was startled by the sound of horseshoes, and a hare suddenly jumped out of the bushes and ran wildly.

Murong Xue drew the bow with one hand and set the arrow with the other, a cold light flashed, and the arrow shot out through the air.

Although she was good at aiming, her strength was weak, the hare was hit by an arrow in the buttocks, dragging the arrow and continuing to run for her life.

The servants under his command shot a few arrows quickly, and the hare finally died.

Butler Ming picked up the hare and said to Murong Xue: "Madam is good at arrows."

Murong Xue smiled slightly: "I haven't practiced for a long time, my hands are really stupid."

Ding Xiang thought distressedly, she must have been hurt by her fingers, and she is not as strong as before.

Murong Xue rode through the jungle and headed for the distant hillside.

This Mulan Paddock is located at the foot of Mulan Mountain, and a river flows around the mountain, named Resentment River.

When Yeluyan brought her to the paddock and climbed Mulan Mountain last time, she asked curiously why Jiang was called such a name.

Yeluyan pointed to the mountain peak opposite the river and said: "Because there is Hong'en Temple on it. From the previous dynasty, after the emperor's death, concubines without heirs would be sent to Hong'en Temple. Under the Buddha, there are often concubines crying against the river, and over time, the common people call this river the River of Resentment."

At that time, she was very glad that she escaped such a fate, but now, she wants to use this river to change her fate.

The more you go up the slope, the more lonely the scenery is. The white snow that has not had time to melt is sparsely dotted with the plain, and the mountains in the distance are vast and white, lonely and high.

Seeing that Murong Xue was going up the mountain, Butler Ming couldn't help but said: "Ma'am, it's even more difficult to go up the road. It's better to hunt in the paddock at the foot of the mountain."

Murong Xue looked back and smiled: "Housekeeper, I want to go up the mountain to hunt a snow fox as a sleeve warmer for the prince. Don't all get together, tell your subordinates to spread out, and those who hunt the snow fox will be rewarded."

So, Steward Ming divided his subordinates into three groups, and he led a dozen people to continue to follow Murong Xue closely.Murong Xue rode his horse up the mountain for another distance, the mountain road became steep and difficult, and Ma was so tired that he was panting heavily.

Murong Xue reined in the reins, turned her head and said to Housekeeper Ming: "Rest here for a while before leaving."

The butler Ming was old and eager to rest for a while, so he dismounted immediately, found a big stone, spread felt on it, and respectfully said: "Madam, please sit down."

After Murong Xue sat down, she looked around to confirm that she had not gone the wrong way. Yeluyan once told her that the name of this place is Guipo, which means that people should go back after arriving here, and there is no way forward. resentment river.

She had conceived countless ways to die, and burning to death was the best choice, with her face completely changed and no one could recognize her.But finding a substitute there is the biggest problem.Various other methods of death also involved the issue of a substitute, and after much deliberation, she finally chose this path.

In the dark, it seems that everything has a definite number.

He took her to hunt, took her up Mulan Mountain, looked at the Hong'en Temple on the opposite side of the mountain from the return slope, and told her that the river under the cliff was called the Resentment River.

This may be God's will.

The chaotic heart settled down.

Butler Ming took the rations and tea from the horse, and brought them to Murong Xue respectfully, "Madam, please use it."

Murong Xue only drank a few sips of water, she was too nervous and had something on her mind, she didn't feel hungry at all.Ding Xiang and Pei Lan seldom rode horses, and the bumpy road was a bit overwhelming. They were tired and hungry, and they ate a lot of dry food and snacks brought by Butler Ming.

Murong Xue looked at these two maids who had been by her side since childhood, and felt reluctant to part.If you can't take them away, then you can't tell them the truth, otherwise, if you reveal your flaws, you will implicate them.However, Pei Jian will take care of them, she has nothing to worry about.

She took a deep breath, stood up and whispered to Ding Xiang: "I want to make things easier, you and Pei Lan come over and watch for me."

Seeing Murong Xue standing up, Steward Ming was about to lead others to follow, but saw Ding Xiang making a stop gesture, he immediately understood and stopped.

Going up dozens of steps, the mountain road turned to the right, just as the rocks blocked the sight of the people below.

Murong Xue said: "You stay here and don't ask anyone to come over, I will come back as soon as I go."

Perrin said, "Miss, be careful of slippery roads."

It was extremely cold on the mountain, and the wind was as sharp as a knife. Ding Xiang rubbed her hands and said, "Miss is really honest. If you go to the mountain to hunt snow foxes in this cold weather, you may not be able to hunt them. Why don't you buy a sleeve warmer? There is no shortage of money."

Perrin said: "Regardless of whether you can hunt it or not, the lady's wish has come anyway."

"I bought it with a heart."

"How can it be the same? The prince will be very moved knowing that the young lady braved the severe cold to hunt snow foxes to send him off."

The two were talking in a low voice, suddenly, there was a sound behind them, like the sound of something rolling down, followed by an exclamation.

Ding Xiang and Pei Lan's expressions changed drastically, they turned around and ran up.

Under a clump of pine trees in the back mountain, Pei Jian's face turned pale from the cold, and she stamped her feet on the ground.

In the pastry that Murong Xue gave him a few days ago, there was a secret letter in it, asking him to bring a set of men's clothes and bring a horse to wait for someone, and not to tell anyone, including her father.

He guessed for several days, but he couldn't guess who Murong Xue asked him to wait for.But since Murong Xue acted so cautiously and mysteriously, there must be something unspeakable, so he waited here early in the morning, and had been waiting for a full hour.

There were hurried footsteps on the mountain road behind him, as if someone was running over.

When Pei Jian turned her head, her eyes almost fell to the ground.

"Ash!"

Murong Xue ran up to him panting, and asked, "Where are the clothes?"

Pei Jian handed her the bundle, and found that she was holding a leather pouch with blood on it, so she hurriedly said, "Are you injured?"

"It's not blood, it's dye." Murong Xue unfolded a men's coat in the bundle and put it on the tight hunting jacket, then tied her hair into a bun and inserted an ebony hairpin, instantly becoming a Qingjun boy.

Pei Jian stared at her dumbfounded, "A Xue, what are you doing? Why are you here alone?"

Murong Xue got on the horse and said to him, "Talk while walking, get on the horse."

Pei Jianmu got on the horse blankly, and suddenly thought of a possibility: "Are you going to run away?"

Murong Xue looked back and said: "Yes, the side concubine of King Zhaoyang has fallen off the cliff and fell into the Resentment River. Her life and death are unknown."

Pei Jian swallowed in surprise, suddenly, she seemed to see the Murong Xue who eloped with her back then.

Against the light, she sat on the horse, cupped her fists and smiled at him: "Thank you for your help, cousin. Treat this as a dream. Don't tell anyone, not even in your sleep. From then on, there will be no such thing as Murong Xue in this world." People. Lilac Peilan, please take care of me, the mountains and rivers will meet again, and we will meet later."

After all, he raised his hand and slapped the horse's buttocks.

The wind blew across her cheeks, blowing away her tears in the cold wind.She silently said Yeluyan's name in her heart, and said goodbye to him.From now on, there will be no time to see each other again. I wish you all the best, safety and health.She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, showed a relieved smile, and walked away.

Pei Jian stared blankly at the blue figure, which gradually turned into a black spot. She didn't come to her senses for a long time. Is this scene a dream or reality?

When Yeluyan came out of Xuanwu Gate, he still heard countless congratulations. After several years of dormancy, he kept a low profile and finally got the crown prince he wanted.The throne that countless people yearn for is already within reach and at your fingertips.

Looking at the vast sky outside the palace gate, a clean and handsome smile appeared on his lips.Splendid Jiangshan will be under his hands, the sea will be clean and the river will be clean, and the weather will be smooth. He will definitely be a Ming emperor who is respected by all people and comes to court from all directions, and will give the people a peaceful and prosperous world.

Suddenly, the chariot slowed down, only to hear the outside of the chariot say: "Your Highness, Housekeeper Ming is asking to see you."

Yeluyan raised the curtain of the car, and saw Butler Ming kneeling beside the car, the slightly trembling fingers of that crooked body immediately gave him a bad feeling.Something must have happened in the other courtyard that made him so panic-stricken.Could it be her?As soon as I thought about it, my heart suddenly became flustered, and before Steward Ming could speak, he hurriedly asked: "What's the matter?"

Housekeeper Ming kowtowed and said, "My lord, something happened to Madam."

Yeluyan stepped off the carriage, stretched out his hand to lift the butler's right arm, and said sharply, "Say it quickly."

"Madam was going to hunt in the Mulan paddock, unfortunately she slipped and fell into the Resentment River."

Yeluyan only felt a gust of blood gushing from his heart into his mind, and the force almost exploded his brain. His heart and lungs were about to burst, and he said sharply, "Did you find someone?"

Steward Ming's arm bone was almost broken by him, and he said tremblingly: "No, the river is fast and the cliffs are steep, and when the slaves lead people down, I only found Madam's wind cloak by the river."

Yeluyan loosened his fingers suddenly, and steward Ming fell to the ground, frightened out of his wits by his almost devouring expression.

"Zhang Long, quickly take all the hidden guards to the Mulan paddock, and whoever finds his wife will be rewarded with a thousand gold."

His voice was trembling, his hands were clenched tightly, his veins were bulging, his whole body was full of despair and suffocation, his handsome face was as pale as paper.

Half an hour later, all the hidden guards of the palace gathered in the Mulan paddock.

Yeluyan didn't say a word, he rode his horse and galloped wildly. His mount was a steed bestowed by the emperor, named Jincha, and his sword Yinyuan was the most cherished thing in normal times.Jin Chi was a little slow going up the mountain, so he hit the horse's butt with his scabbard hard, without mercy.

Zhang Long led his men to follow desperately, but he was still thrown over a distance of more than ten feet by him, only to see his black wind cloak sweeping behind him like a raging wave.

When they arrived at Guipo, Yeluyan's knees gave way when he jumped off the horse, and he nearly fell to his knees.His subordinate Yin Yuan supported his body.He walked slowly to the edge of the cliff. In just a few steps, he felt that it was far better than thousands of mountains and rivers.

Step by step, there is a sea of ​​thorns and flames under his feet, burning his limbs and bones, causing severe pain.

She came here to hunt the snow fox for him and to give him a gift.At this moment, he regretted and wanted to bite the tip of his tongue to pieces, why did he let her give him a gift.

This was the place where he brought her last time. The River of Resentment passed by around the mountains, and the river was rushing. At that time, she was leaning against his chest, smiling sweetly and looking forward with beautiful eyes. She asked him why it was called River of Resentment?

When he told the story, she hugged his waist in fear but thankfully, and said to him: "I'm so lucky to have met you."

Every word is in my ear, every frown and smile is in front of my eyes.He stood facing the wind, his eyes were red, and on the remaining fallen snow under the cliff, there were spots of blood, every drop was like a sharp sword, piercing into his heart and lungs, and the pain pierced through his bones.

The rushing water of the river was icy cold, and if she was injured, even if she knew how to swim, it would be more or less auspicious, and it would be difficult for her to survive.

Why did God treat him like this?

Give him the most fatal blow when he is most proud of his life.

Get what he wants most, and lose what he least wants to lose.

Give him thousands of miles of land, but take away the love of his life.

How fair and how cruel.

His throat felt hot, and a mouthful of blood spurted out.

(End of this chapter)