Chapter 9 Chapter Nine Free Flying Flowers Light Like a Dream

A set of residual chess has been played on and off for a day, and it is still not finished.Just like this day, it never ends.She turned her head and looked out of the window, the sun was setting and there was only the afterglow. I remembered that a few years ago, I went to the Great Buddha Temple on the outskirts of the capital with my mother to pay homage to the Buddha. When I was about to return, the sun was getting weaker and the sun was fading to the west.It happened that the abbot, the abbot, was practicing meditation and leaving the customs.This was also the first time she met the abbot, the abbot.In the past, it was just heard. The abbot of the Great Buddha Temple, Master Honghai, was the most famous eminent monk in the Baili Dynasty.Even high-ranking officials and dignitaries are no exception.Even my mother, who is the prime minister's wife, has only seen her once in the past ten years.

That day, she was also interested, so she went with her mother temporarily.But I saw the eminent monk who was rarely seen.The mother was very happy, and specially asked the abbot to help her look at the picture.When Master Honghai saw her, he took a deep breath and said, "Congratulations to Mrs. Prime Minister. With Miss Ruan's looks, she will definitely be richer than ordinary people in the future. Wealth and glory are inexhaustible." Later, after Baili Haozhe was made the crown prince, his mother held her hand and said with a smile, "No wonder the abbot said that Shuang'er, you are richer than ordinary people. It turns out that you are destined to be the empress."

The black and white pieces on the chessboard are carefully crafted from Hetian jade from the Western Regions, with a warm and delicate touch.Looking around at the decorations in Zhaoyang Palace, everything is the best in the world.But why is she not happy at all? Mo Zhu is bringing the little prince Chengxuan in his arms, who will be one year old tomorrow.Seeing Ruan Wushuang, he kept rubbing his feet and waving his hands, as if he wanted her to hug him.The eyes are crooked with a smile, and because the teeth are growing, the saliva is flowing non-stop. Ruan Wushuang put down the chess piece, smiled slightly, got up and hugged Cheng Xuan to the brocade couch, and asked Mo Zhu, "Have you had milk yet?" There are two wet nurses and a large group of maids in the palace to wait on him. .She always felt uneasy, so she pushed Mo Zhu over.Mo Zhu replied: "I just fed it."

Seeing Cheng Xuan giggling, the whole room seemed to be buzzing.She has never been the one who loves him the most, and often chooses to ignore him intentionally or unintentionally.Seeing him sitting, his hands just wouldn't stop, pulling her sleeves, tugging and tugging, as if it was a very fun thing.She picked up a rattle placed on the couch and shook it gently, the clear and rhythmic sound quickly attracted his attention.I saw him opening his round and lovely eyes, watching her hands move back and forth.After a while, he stretched out his hand: "Mother... want... want..." The articulation is not very clear, but the soft and waxy voice is very pleasant, and every pronunciation can penetrate into the heart of the person.

She couldn't hide the love and affection in her heart, and handed him the rattle.Cheng Xuan quickly mastered the method and slowly started playing.He giggled while playing, and occasionally looked up at her.He took out the silk scarf and wiped his saliva for him, and said dotingly: "Good boy!" Looking at the child carefully, everything is small, pink and cute.In fact, in this inner courtyard of the deep palace, she has nothing but Chengxuan.She should forget about the past, and shouldn't blame him for what happened. She slowly lowered her body, and kissed her son's forehead tenderly and affectionately.She's lucky enough, she's got everything a girl dreams of, isn't she?If you want to ask too much, it is too demanding of God.

She immersed herself in the water, and the soup was lukewarm and comfortable.This is the Ganlu Hall located behind the Zhaoyang Hall, which is connected to the inner bedroom of the Zhaoyang Hall. It was a bathing pool specially built by Emperor Jingren for his aunt.It can be seen that the first emperor also took a lot of painstaking efforts.The pool has three sections, where you can lie down, sit and swim.The bottom of the pool is paved with high-quality Quyang white marble.Treating my aunt with such painstaking efforts, is it true that there is no trace of true affection in it? Mo Lan knew that the lady didn't like having too many people around when she was taking a bath, so she screened the maids away.While pouring water on her jade shoulders that were as thin as fat with a spoon, she said: "This afternoon, Madam sent Mrs. Zhen over to present a birthday present to the little prince. I also asked about a servant..."

Ruan Wushuang asked: "What's the matter?" Mo Lan pondered her thoughts, and after a while, she leaned into her ear and whispered: "Madam asked about the emperor's concubine's luck..." The parents' president It is a matter of great concern for children. Even if it is beyond my power, I still want to understand the situation and help share my worries.She closed her eyes and said, "Then how did you reply to her?" Mo Lan said: "The slave girl said that everything is as usual according to the young lady's order." She knew that her parents would ask about her affairs in the palace, so she told Mo Lan early on how she would reply.Letting them worry less is the only thing her daughter can do.He said indifferently: "That's good." Although he knew that this kind of thing could only be concealed for a while, he still concealed it if he could.

Mo Lan sighed, and said after a while: "I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not?" Ruan Wushuang closed his eyes and said, "Say it when it's right, and don't say it if it's not appropriate." The people in the palace talked a lot.The so-called intention of harming others is indispensable, but the heart of preventing others is indispensable! Mo Lan tapped on her shoulder for a while, but she still couldn't hold back, and sighed: "Miss, Your Majesty... this is not in line with etiquette!" But the emperor just didn't visit Zhaoyang Palace any more.It's been more than three months.

Ruan Wushuang opened his eyes, staring at the slightly steaming water with a misty look.The petals of various colors sprinkled on it seem to be flowers on brocade, duckweed in the air, illusory and unreal.It took a long time before she opened her mouth and said softly: "Mo Lan, you must never say such words again. As long as the emperor likes things in this world, they are rituals and laws." Mo Lan sighed, and Fang responded: "Yes!" Even if she didn't want to know, the record room in the palace still sent the record of the emperor's fortune.In the past two months, I have been fortunate enough to visit Chengbi Palace and Jiangyun Palace, although there are not many, but the number of visits is still more in Jiangyun Palace.It was both what he wanted and what was his right.She has no power to interfere, cannot interfere, and cannot interfere.Regardless of whether it was the former dynasty or the Baili dynasty, which emperor did not belong to the Sangong and Liuyuan, he just accepted four concubines, which is not an exaggeration at all.

She already has enough, she has everything that women in the world dream of, what else can she ask for from the sky?If she wants more, I'm afraid that even God will think that she is too greedy, and it will become demanding.But only she knew that some things were still broken, before it was too late.Then she had no choice but to store all of these things and live her life tinkering. Seeing that she hadn't spoken for a long time, Mo Lan secretly hated herself for talking too much and touched the young lady's mind.Changed the subject with a busy smile, and said: "A few days ago, Mo Zhu told the servants about our past in the prime minister's mansion. At that time, we were guessing every day which young lady would accept the marriage proposal. But at that time we No matter how much you think about it, you never thought that our lady would become a queen?"

Yeah, she didn't think about it either, she never thought about it.She used to only want to find someone who loved her as much as her father loved her mother.But when she agreed to the emperor to marry her, she realized that such a thought could only become a luxury.Royal children and grandchildren, which ones are not three wives and four concubines, with children in groups, and they call it a beautiful name: open branches and scattered leaves! "I still remember one time, Mr. Li from a family didn't know where he happened to meet the lady, so he tried every means to inquire. Later, he finally found out, and sent a matchmaker over and over again to propose marriage. Afterwards, everyone in the mansion I know, every eighteenth day, Mr. Li's matchmaker will definitely come, rain or shine. So every time that day comes, Mo Zhu will make a bet with Ju'er, Ding Xiang and others in the room, guessing that the matchmaker is wearing red Still wearing green..." Hearing this, Ruan Wushuang couldn't bear it any longer, "Puchi" burst out laughing: "You girls! Why don't I know these things?" Mo Lan stuck out her tongue and said, "How dare you let the lady know? And if you lose, you will be punished? Guess what we will punish?" Ruan Wushuang smiled bitterly and remained silent for a while.Finally, he sighed and said: "These words can only be said in front of me, and must not be heard by outsiders." The most taboo thing in this palace is to have the slightest relationship with other men.If it gets involved, it's not a joke, it can be thrown into limbo at the slightest, and all the families can be killed at the worst. Mo Lan naturally knew the seriousness, and hurriedly responded: "I don't dare, I just...just want to make the young lady happy." She hasn't seen the young lady smile from the bottom of her heart for a long time. There are some faint fragrances in the air, which are light and elegant, very pleasant.She closed her eyes slightly, leaned her head on the stone pillow, and said, "Don't wait for me now!" Mo Lan replied, "Yes!" She turned around and prepared to fetch the clean clothes stacked in the distance.Originally, these things were done by the lower maids, but because the young lady didn't like others to be here when she was taking a bath, she and Mo Zhu took turns to serve them every time they took a bath. Unexpectedly, just as soon as she turned around, she saw the emperor standing less than one meter away from her with his hands up and down, his face expressionless.I don't know how long I stood there, and how much I listened to the young lady and her conversation just now.She was startled, her face turned pale instantly, and she almost cried out.Baili Haozhe made a silencing motion with his hands, signaling her to go out. She turned her head and glanced at the young lady, only to see that she didn't move, and didn't notice the slightest thing.He really didn't have the guts to make a sound, so he bowed slightly and bowed slightly, then retreated gently. I don't know how long I have been resting, I just feel comfortable all over my body, and my heart seems to relax a little.Only then did she stand up slowly and said, "Mo Lan, change your clothes!" A crescent-white silk dress with dark moiré pattern gently fell on her shoulders. Ruan Wushuang stretched out her hand and lazily said, "Help me up!" A broad and strong hand grabbed her wrist.This is not Molan!She turned her head suddenly, only to see him standing in front of him with bottomless eyes. He pulled his clothes vigorously, but he couldn't cover anything after all. He just felt embarrassed and ashamed, and the heat had spread from his face to his neck.He just looked at her motionless, and with a force of his hand, he pulled her over violently.The water splashed on his clothes, slowly smudged away, like clouds one after another. Holding her breath, panting slightly, she curled up in his arms, her heartbeat seemed to be getting faster and faster, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, my concubine...the concubine needs to change." He leaned over to see her embarrassment, with no expression on his face, but slowly lowered his head, getting lower and lower... Warm breath came up, and she suddenly Turning her head, the kiss was biased after all, and landed next to her ear. She said softly: "Your Majesty, this is... this is the bathing place..." He looked at her sideways, with a depth that was difficult to discern, and said indifferently: "Didn't the Queen just say that in this world, I am the ritual and the law?" Is it?" It turned out that he had heard everything just now. Baili Haozhe's hand slid down slowly, the ground it touched was as slippery as fat, and it was hard to keep it.She struggled slightly, but the more she struggled, the harder he tried, and she couldn't get away... "Zhou Zhou" has always been the first celebration held by the Baili Dynasty for every royal descendant.has always been given considerable attention.At this time, Baili Chengxuan had already been made the crown prince, and the mourning period for Empress Dowager Ruan had passed, so it was extremely necessary to hold a lively celebration in the palace to dilute the sad atmosphere. When Ruan Wushuang arrived at the main hall, the four concubines had already arrived, their makeup was meticulously combed, and the pearls and hairpins were swaying, clattering and wearing rings, dazzling people's eyes.When they saw her coming, they all wrapped up their bows and said, "Greetings to the empress!" Ruan Wushuang smiled lightly: "Everyone is free!" After taking her seat, Concubine Yan of Jiangyun Palace looked at Chengxuan who was held in Mo Zhu's hands, and said with a smile: "The little prince is so handsome. Come, let me give you a hug!" Mo Zhu glanced at Miss, only to see that she was Nodding with a smile, he walked over and handed the little prince to Concubine Yan.The concubines also came over and praised.Concubine Liu smiled and said: "The little prince has a broad forehead and thick ears, one can tell that he is very rich." Ruan Wushuang took the teacup Mo Lan handed over, took a sip of tea, and said with a smile, "Concubine Liu is proficient in physiognomy!" It’s interesting, so I like to read some books on astrology.” Ruan Wushuang nodded, and when he was about to speak, there was a long sound outside the palace gate, announcing that the emperor had arrived. Everyone knelt down on the ground.According to the rules, Ruan Wushuang was supposed to go forward, but after taking a step, he stopped and followed the concubines to salute. Dishes and stacked cups were placed on several tables, and the maids walked back and forth silently.Several concubines laughed with witty words, showing even more beauty and radiance. Concubine Yin of Chengbi Palace was the first to toast. Amidst the bright light of more than a dozen eight-treasure gauze corner lamps, her already extremely beautiful appearance was even more attractive at this time. Her voice was soft and soft, as if she had been soaked in water: "The concubine respects the emperor and the empress, live in good health, and live forever. I wish the crown prince Jinan!" She gracefully covered her sleeves and drained the wine in the glass. Ruan Wushuang's heart skipped a beat, unexpectedly, Concubine Yin knew how to attract the emperor's attention, and she had the ability to advance and retreat, charming and charming.Baili Haozhe nodded and smiled, and said softly, "Concubine Yin has a good drinker capacity! This is the first time I know." He was very happy! The other three concubines saw that Concubine Yin had seized the opportunity, and secretly gritted their silver teeth. They had no choice but to show weakness, and came up to toast one after another. After drinking a cup, Ruan Wushuang said with a slight smile, "My sisters are all good drinkers, and today we all need to have a drink with the emperor." His voice was a little different from usual, with a bit of coquettishness.Baili Haozhe turned his head and glanced at her, only to see that a blush appeared on his face, as if a hibiscus flower was blooming, and it was all crimson.She has always been a drinker. Concubine Tang of Wen Ni Palace smiled and said: "Today is the day of the prince's great joy. The younger sisters should drink freely and never go home without getting drunk! But at this moment, such a beautiful day and beautiful scenery, how can there be no music to add to the fun. The concubine wants to present to the emperor and the empress. A song, I wish the emperor and the empress a long life without bounds, and live as long as the heavens! I wish the prince good health!" She is really a woman who can talk. Ruan Wushuang couldn't help but smile, only to hear that Baili Haozhe had already said with a smile: "It's rare that Concubine Tang has such a heart, so I and the empress should appreciate it!" Liu Lan covered her sleeves and smiled sweetly as she watched Concubine Tang fawning over the Emperor and Empress.Standing up, she gave a little blessing to Baili Haozhe, and said softly: "Your Majesty, empress, since Tang Concubine Empress is interested, this concubine would also like to perform a dance for the prince. I hope that the Emperor and Empress will grant you permission!" Ruan Wushuang raised his head, and said with a smile: "It's rare that Concubine Liu is so kind, is there any reason why you should not allow it? What do you think, Your Majesty?" Since the canonization of the fourth concubine, Baili Haozhe has only been lucky enough to visit Jiangyun Palace and Chengbi Palace .At this time, Concubine Tang and Concubine Liu behaved like this, I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to sincerely bless the emperor's son, but it's true that they hope to leave a good impression of Baili Haozhe in front of Baili Haozhe. Only Baili Haozhe's deep voice came: "The queen is absolutely right!" The maids brought the piano and put it in front of Tang Qiaoyan.The sound of ding ding dong dong came from Concubine Tang's fingertips very quickly. It was very soft at first, then slowly rose, quiet and melodious, like the sound of orioles coming out of the valley. Ruan Wushuang took a few sips of the hot tea presented by Mo Lan, and his dizzy head felt better.It's really good, and it seems that I have learned it for many years.Concubine Liu also began to dance, her clothes fluttering to the rhythm of the music.It really corresponds to the word "Liu" for her surname, Yang Liu has a pretty waist, and her clothes are fluttering as she dances, making her astonishing as a fairy. She turned her head to look at Baili Haozhe, only to see that he was admiring him intently.People are always happy about beautiful things, and so is she, not to mention him!She looked back without a trace. Baili Haozhe clapped his hands repeatedly and praised: "Good! Good! Concubine Tang plays well, Concubine Liu dances wonderfully! Come!" Xiao Luzi, who was under Shi Quanyi, stepped forward in response: "Your Majesty, what are your orders?" Li Haozhe said: "Bring the jewelry that King Wuyue paid tribute to the day before yesterday!" The servant came back soon, standing aside with the tray in his hand.Baili Haozhe said: "I will reward each of you with a piece of jewelry! Choose it yourself!" Tang Qiaoyan and Liu Lan were overjoyed, and stepped forward shyly to thank them.After all, jewelry is a small matter, but it is extremely rare for the emperor to order him to pick it out.It is indeed a very gracious treatment, only the empress has always been able to receive such a courtesy from the emperor. Baili Haozhe turned his head, looked vaguely at Ruan Wushuang who was quietly standing beside him, and said lazily: "The empress won't mind?" Well, Concubine Tang and Concubine Liu are so outstanding, the concubine thinks it's a bit stingy for the emperor to reward a piece of jewelry!" Baili Haozhe said "Oh", as if interested, he looked sideways at her.I saw her eyelashes cast a faint black shadow on her face, but she couldn't see any expression.Touching his chin, he smiled leisurely and said, "Then what does the queen mean?" Ruan Wushuang laughed loudly: "According to my concubine's opinion, let Concubine Tang and Concubine Liu choose two pieces each first. The emperor will reward the four younger sisters equally!" Baili Haozhe stared at her. After a few glances, she suddenly smiled lightly, turned her head and said, "It's indeed a good idea. Then Concubine Tang and Concubine Liu will choose first!" Concubine Yan and Concubine Yin also knelt down to thank you: "Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Empress Madam !" After the rewards are over, half of the food and wine are used up.This is the beginning of the ceremony of grasping the week.The servants laid out a thick apricot-yellow brocade in the center of the main hall, and placed Wang Haisuan, Cangjie bamboo slips, Caimanxing, Hongyale, God of Cookery box, general helmet, string bells, Yiyin wok, Lubandou, gyro music, wine order Chips, rouge gouache, rattles and... and a jade seal! Ruan Wushuang frowned slightly, ordinary people only put official star seals, and the royal family only put dragon seals.For children who have taken official star seals, there is a folk saying that "if you are destined to be an official, your official luck will be prosperous".The sons and grandchildren of the royal family expressed that they have the opportunity to become a great treasure.But I have never heard of using jade seals. The servant hugged Baili Chengxuan, and placed him far away on a corner of the brocade, the farthest from the jade seal, separated by many things.It seems that he is testing Cheng Xuan, and he knows in his heart that this must be arranged by Baili Haozhe. The voice in the hall fell silent, and everyone seemed a little nervous and looking forward to it.I saw the child slowly crawling and crawling, and looked up at the crowd from time to time, giggling.First, he crawled to Cangjiejian, which was closest to him, and beat it with his small hands a few times, as if he didn't think it was fun, and started to climb again.Cangjie bamboo slips are actually bamboo slips.It is said in ancient times that Cangjie created characters and is the ancestor of characters for all ages and the teacher of Confucianism through the ages.So when I got the Cangjie Bamboo Slips, the folk saying is that when I grow up in the future, I must be knowledgeable and be able to be the number one scholar. Then he climbed to the side of the string bell and dialed the string bell with his hand.Hearing the sound of the string bell, I thought it was very interesting, but I didn't pick it up, so I dialed it by hand.Mo Zhu was already getting anxious, his palms were almost sweating: My good prince, please don't take the string bells.According to legend, Sun Simiao saved the tiger with a string of bells and was not eaten, so later doctors used it as a talisman to protect themselves from practicing medicine.I saw the child playing for a while, then crawling to the general's helmet, touching the tassels on it, pulling and pulling, but there was no other movement. Suddenly, as if his eyes were bright, he crawled directly towards Yuxi, grasping and grasping with his two small hands. After a while, he finally hugged, but because it was too heavy, he couldn't move at all.But he just refused to climb any more, turned his head towards Baili Haozhe, giggled non-stop, and muttered indistinctly, as if to say: "I want... I want...".In fact, he spoke very softly, but because there was no sound in the hall, everyone could hear him clearly. Baili Haozhe nodded, smiled at her and said, "As expected of my son, he is destined to inherit the throne in the future." Ruan Wushuang's heart trembled violently, but his face remained as usual.She lowered her eyes slightly, hardly daring to meet his gaze. When Mo Zhu waited for her to change clothes, he still happily said: "Miss, the little prince is really capable, and he actually caught the jade seal!" Ruan Wushuang smiled, in fact, this is just a joke, so don't take it too far serious.Cheng Xuan is so small, how can he know anything.He was just a coincidence.I think the elder brother used to catch the top music, but now he is in charge of the military power. "Just for fun!" Ruan Wushuang said.Looking at a large pile of presents, he asked, "Which ones are from the ladies?" Mo Lan combed her hair, and replied, "The white jade doll, the thin lion, is from the concubine Yan, and the red and white agate crane is from the concubine Yin." , Ruyi inlaid with turquoise was given by Concubine Liu, and the purple jade bell was given by Concubine Tang..." They were all children's playthings. Mo Lan suddenly thought of something, and said: "Miss, the qin played by Tang Concubine Tang today is indeed very nice, the servants are nodding their heads when they see the emperor!" Ruan Wushuang said indifferently: "Really?" Mo Lan said: "Miss, don't blame the slaves for talking too much. Look at how active the ladies are in front of the emperor. Those who play the piano play the piano, and those who dance dance. But what about you? Since you got married until now, the servants have seen you play the piano even once in front of the emperor. I haven't played it, let alone danced. It's not like the slaves don't understand, your piano is even better than Tang Fei's empress!" "Miss, this servant has something to say, and I don't know whether to say it or not..." Looking up and seeing Ruan Wushuang in a daze, Mo Lan continued to mutter: "It's no different than when I was in the palace now. If there are four more flowery and jade Beauty, this... can the emperor not be tempted a little?" Mo Zhu also answered, with a look of hating iron but not steel, said: "Yes, yes! You... how can you attract the emperor and let him stay in Zhaoyang Palace?" She smiled lightly, Said: "I only play this piano for myself. How can I get it?" She used to play occasionally to calm her mind only when she was irritable.Besides, if a person has to rely on means to stay, no matter how he stays, he won't stay for long. Mo Zhu took the agate mirror, handed it to her, and muttered: "Why can't you get it out? Didn't the lady play it every solar term family banquet in the mansion before? Didn't our master once play it in front of us girls? I said to the face of the boy that you play the qin like the sound of heaven. But...but you can't compare with others if you are good, and you can't compare with others if you are bad. Do you think the drinking capacity of those four ladies?" Ruan Wushuang looked at her two maids speechlessly, smiled and shook her head: "You girl, besides, I can't spare you!" Mo Lan sighed secretly in her heart, the four concubines were all exquisite, They are also beautiful and beautiful, each with its own style.Can they not worry about Miss? The maid guarding the door came over in a hurry, saluted with lowered eyebrows, and said: "Empress, Director Shi sent Xiao Luzi to say that the emperor is on his way." Hearing this, Mo Zhu smiled so much that his eyebrows and eyes were crooked, and said: "Say Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will be here. Today is really a double happiness!" Laughing and laughing, he and Mo Lan followed the maid to the door to wait. Since Chengxuan turned one year old, he came here more often, and it was very regular, coming every few days.Neither good nor bad.It can be seen from the lucky records in the clerk's room that he also went to other palaces.I'm used to this kind of life, and that's it.Day after day, year after year, until old age.That's how my aunt came here.She always likes to be clean, and even avoids the greetings from the fourth concubine every day.It's really tiring to talk with them every day like wearing a mask, she would rather accompany Cheng Xuan.