Chapter 17 Chapter Sixteen

The day before I got married, the entire Daming Palace was red, red carpets could be seen everywhere, even the stone lanterns were decorated with red satin, and all the maids and eunuchs were replaced with red ones.In the background of the snow, it really looks like a sea of ​​fire and clusters of flames that keep moving. While Liuyun helped me arrange the dress for tomorrow, she told me the etiquette mistakes that I should not make at that time.These mistakes include not being able to laugh under the hijab, not giving him a punch when seeing Yue Feng, not being able to say "Hey, this little brother" when seeing Chu Xin... I rubbed my temples, Feel a little embarrassed.Supporting his head with one hand, he looked at the busy Liuyun and said, "Last night, I was less sleepy. When I was walking on the promenade, I was careless. Guess what happened?"

Liu Yun raised his head from the pile of clothes and said, "You won't have another big meal, will you?" I swallowed in embarrassment: "I saw Yue Feng standing at the door of a room and peeping... Tell me, why does he do these things?" Liu Yun straightened up stiffly, incredulously He looked at me, and said, "My...my room?" I nodded solemnly at her. "Cheng He Detong..." Liu Yun squeezed out four words between his teeth, and I swayed on the side of the table. "Would you like to say goodbye to that prude or something?" Liu Yun thought for a while and said, "There's no need to make any unnecessary fuss. They were originally two people who had nothing to do with each other."

I think Liu Yun's analysis is correct. For the emperor who is above ten thousand people, he is irrelevant and irrelevant to anyone.So I smiled very mysteriously, and Liu Yun shyly moved away a foot under my smile. Liuyun really did not bid farewell to Yuefeng, which made me look at Liuyun with admiration.If this matter is left on me and Han Luo, I'm afraid I will have to say goodbye three or four times before I can give up.Thinking of Han Luo, he became depressed again for no reason. On the day of the marriage, the bells and drums rang together, and the red carpet in Baili was extremely festive in the continuous snow. From the day when the sky was slightly bright to the day, I don’t remember how many routine procedures I went through. My calves were numb and I was a little hungry. Dizziness.Liuyun finally hid a box of pastries after my many eye gestures and threats, and kept them in the car to eat.

Yue Feng sat in the golden hall in a bright red court dress, and told me: "Remember women's virtues, be tolerant, virtuous and respectful..." I couldn't help but yawn when I said so eloquently, I don't know him How long did it take to memorize this, but for sure he must be as bored as I am.So he gave me a look, and I immediately kowtowed to thank him, shouting "Brother Emperor's kindness, never forgetting".Following my thanks, all the ministers also sang "the emperor's grace is mighty, blessing the world". "Chang'an, your mother, Princess Zhenguo, has been wronged by the country for all these years. When you are about to get married, I put the tablets of your aunt and uncle into the Tsinghua Hall. When you leave, go and pay your respects. A daughter's duty." Yue Feng's voice was not loud, but he spoke clearly and meticulously.

The sound of the ministers swallowing their saliva could be heard in the hall, presumably the fire of gossip in their hearts must have been blazing, and they had no choice but to carry out this lengthy ceremony. I looked up at him, and for the first time we gazed at each other with great relief and emotion. Their hard work in these years finally picked a good day to complete.So kowtow and thank the emperor. Tsinghua Hall is located in a corner of Daming Palace. The corner is full of Zen in the sound of bells. Han Luo is wearing a dark blue dress and is waiting for me at the door to pay homage to my parents.The bell on the eaves of Tsinghua Hall shook off some of the snow on the bucket arches. He knelt down on one knee and said to me who was dressed in a red wedding dress: "Chen Han Luo, welcome to Your Royal Highness..."

There was snow falling from the tree, and it landed on the shoulders of his dark blue dress. I want to say, Master, why didn’t you dress more festively today? This body is really pretty... I wanted to say so much, but I only uttered four words: "My lord, please get up." He raised his head and stopped looking at me. He led the way in front of me on the left, took the three sticks of incense from the abbot, and handed them to me. Princess couple. He sent me out of the Tsinghua Hall but didn't go any further. There were fresh snowflakes on the end of his hair, a straight nose, thin lips, and long eyes... This is my sweetheart, and I want to bid farewell to him here .

"Congratulations to the Princess Hall..." Before he finished speaking, I raised my hand to signal him not to continue, I am your little thirteen, I am your little apprentice...but not your highness.I stood upright at the moon arch where he was standing, and in front of everyone, I gently knelt down and bowed deeply. The people in the minister's palace didn't realize it for a while, but when they did, they all knelt down one after another. Maybe they thought that I was reluctant to leave my parents in Tsinghua Palace.But my parents have never met, and it is this man in front of me that I don't want to part with.

Han Luo, if you knew this was our last meeting, would you keep me? Han Luo, I am willing to fulfill your desire to serve the country with every fist, can you give me a second look? Han Luo, why don't you always believe that the carefree sixteen years you gave me in Xuangu are the time I miss the most? Han Luo, in this life, I, Su Changan, have only loved one person. His name is Han Luo, and he is my master. So what? Han Luo, what a pity, you are very innocent to me. ... Han Luo stood there, didn't step forward to help me, but just stood there and accepted my three worships calmly. All the ministers and palace people kneeling on the ground looked at Han Luo standing proudly in disbelief.

Very good, this is the man I like, with an extraordinary bearing and a calm mood. When Yue Feng sent me out of the city, he was very reluctant, of course most of his reluctant eyes fell on Liu Yun beside me.This is really my Huaxia's good son. My sister is married, but he is full of thoughts about the entourage around her.Tut tut, really eclectic. Yue Feng and I stood inside the last wall of the Daming Palace. Before getting into the carriage, he took the Xipa handed over by Liu Yun. At the last moment when the Xipa fell on my head, I seized the last time to turn over to him. He rolled his eyes.Then I heard him whisper in my ear: "Don't forget what you promised me."

I cleared my cough, turned around while holding Liu Yun's hand, and was about to step on the carriage, thinking, Yue Feng, how could I not fulfill you? At this moment, the corner of Xipa blown up by the wind was the Daming Palace I saw for the last time.Maybe it's because I'm dazzled, how could I see that touch of dark blue in the crowd?I'm not his bride, it's because the fate of each other is not enough. For two people who clearly love each other, external factors are just a test.And I'm just wishful thinking for many years, and my feelings are the test of each other.Gritting his teeth, he got into the carriage.

The city of Chang'an was already deserted by thousands of people, and the common people lined up on both sides of the road to pay their respects to this princess who had disappeared for sixteen years. This princess had their favorite palace secrets.When passing by Baoyue Tower, I saw the sign from the crack in the curtain that said that Mr. Zhuang will tell jokes about the little princess tonight. I'm afraid I won't be able to come tonight. There was a lot of voices outside the car, and I suddenly remembered that I came to Chang'an by swindling food and drink all the way. At that time, I always thought that my life was not enough ups and downs, and I waited for the unknown with courage, like a fighter.But now I realize that sometimes there must be something in fate, and there is no time to force it in fate. Liu Yun took out an exquisite box from the gift box on the side, which was the dry food we had prepared the night before.I was worried that I would be hungry, so I asked Liuyun to prepare for it.Originally, she didn't plan to take it, fearing it would be impolite, but today she still took it under the threat of my eyes. She handed me a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake, I looked at it, shook my head with no appetite and said: "Eat some to fill your stomach, and you have to salute outside the city later, I'm afraid it won't stop until it gets dark." , if you don’t eat, who will serve me?” So, Liuyun obediently ate two pieces of sweet-scented osmanthus cake, drank a few sips of water, and smiled at me.She also understands the reluctance in my heart at the moment, and dare not go against my will and make me unhappy. The sound of people outside the car faded away, I thought it was almost outside the city, I gently raised a corner of the curtain, and saw that the city gate was also decorated with lights and festoons.Although it was only noon, Yue Feng also ordered people to light the lanterns all day because of the continuous snowfall.I watched the car drive into the archway, my sight dimmed, and soon brightened again, and an inscription came into my eyes—Long peace and stability, Great Harmony in the world. I suddenly remembered that when I first came to Chang'an, there was a lot of people in front of this inscription. If I had known this would happen earlier, would I have stepped into Chang'an?Putting down the curtain, he smiled lightly, yes, as long as he is here, I will definitely come. Chu Xin's wedding party arrived early and waited in line in an orderly manner. When I got off the carriage, there was a burst of shouting.Chu Xin is riding on a horse, wearing a battle armor. I have heard that the grooms in Chu State are different from my Huaxia. Their wedding dress is a battle armor, which symbolizes the man's invincible spirit and the inheritance of fighting blood. "Your queen is here!" Chu Xin's voice was loud and excited. "queen!" "queen!!" "queen!!!" The friction between the armor of the soldiers and the voice of shouting merged into one, thick and powerful, piercing the sky.Chu Xin came at a gallop, got off the horse not far from me, with a groom's smile on his face, as if he was the same person he saw the night before.That's right, the members of the emperor's family are all top-notch acting masters. He walked up to me, lifted my Xipa, and handed it to Liuyun beside me.Amidst the shouts of Chu soldiers, Liu Yun rubbed her temples and shook them slightly. I quickly met Chu Xin's eagerly infatuated eyes, and apologized, "Liu Yun has been busy for two days, can you arrange for her to rest?" Chu Xin naturally knew the relationship between Liu Yun and me, looked around, and said: "Why don't you help her to rest in your car first? I'm afraid we have half a day's journey before camping." I quickly nodded and signaled his attendants to help Liu Yun into my carriage, and said to Chu Xin: "The wedding is really tiring. I am tired and hungry right now. Your custom should be to salute only when you arrive in Chu State." Bar?" Chu Xin smiled slightly: "I heard that brides in Huaxia are very shy, but you are not shy at all." Our atmosphere was very harmonious, even a bit too harmonious. We were very familiar with each other and enthusiastic, and deliberately ignored the conversation that night, as if nothing had happened. I glanced at him, lowered my head and followed him to the carriage he had already prepared, looked at the soldiers behind him and said, "Oh, if I hadn't gone to Chu State with you, I would have liked the story of Baoyue Tower tonight." Listen, it's my story." Chu Xin's smile almost burst into tears: "I will invite Mr. Zhuang here to tell a story for you." "That won't work," I said to him as I got into the car, "It doesn't count if there are no potstickers and pear blossoms from Baoyuelou." Chu Xin coaxed me and said, "Then what do you want?" I waved to him, and he obediently listened to me: "I want to eat Baoyuelou's pot stickers before I leave, maybe you can satisfy me?" Chu Xin thought for a while and said, "It's not impossible, it's just that I'm leaving now, it's too conspicuous, wait a while, I'll help you buy it, how about it?" I sat in the car with satisfaction. At about the end of the day, Chu Xin ordered the camp to stay, which was a few hours earlier than they planned.When the entourage asked, Chu Xin said that I was not feeling well and needed to rest earlier. After the camp was set up, Chu Xin changed into a set of regular clothes and said to me, "Chang'an, I'll come as soon as I go." While eating the Chu country snacks arranged by my entourage, I said to him: "Go early and return early." Chu Xin smiled and picked up the whip and walked out of the camp. As soon as he stepped out, I wiped my hands, walked to my carriage, and said to the attendant: "Let me see my maid." The attendant stood not far from the carriage knowingly. I saw Liu Yun who had already fallen into a deep sleep, and thought that the medicine "Seven Days Fan" given by Master was really good, and now Liu Yun had fallen into a deep sleep.I quickly took off my wedding dress, changed it with hers, opened the disguise box I put in the carriage the night before, disguised myself as Liuyun, and then put her in my dress Clothes, continue to lie face inward. Everything is going according to my predetermined plan. I came out of the car with a simple bag very calmly, and said to the attendant not far away: "The princess is resting inside, if the prince comes back, please come here to look for it." The entourage quickly agreed. Picking out an idle horse, he explained to the people around him: "I'm going to fetch some stream water for the princess", but nothing happened, and no one cared about the actions of a little maid, and everyone devoted themselves to lighting the fire During cooking, my journey is very smooth.I found a quiet place, changed into a men's attire, and turned myself into Chu Xin's appearance in front of the stream, nodded in satisfaction, and rode my horse towards the city of Chang'an. Liu Yun’s arrangements are already in place. When they find out that I am strange, with Chu Xin’s wisdom, they can naturally find out the flaws in Liu Yun who disguised himself as me. Liu Yun who seems to have “dead” is useless to him , and Yuefeng must have a way to find Liuyun. Maybe I just reacted slowly, but I also know that Chu Yun'an's death is inextricably linked with the women in the palace.Over the years, she has devoted herself to framing the eldest princess for liaison with foreign countries, but she treats others as fools. Both Yue Feng and Han Luo have found evidence that she has liaison with enemy countries. During the days when Master was in Chang'an, he often disappeared for a while, and his status made it much more convenient for him to do things than Yuefeng.Whether it is out of the inheritance of the family's will or the heart of serving the country, it is natural to help Yuefeng keep the century-old foundation. Chu's army had long secretly gone to the border of China under the pretext of a marriage. Han Luo had already seen through their secret crossing. I am a bride and even a hostage, but I don't know how much I am worth? On the second day after Taiwei Zeng died, I passed by the upper study and heard the conversation between Yue Feng and Han Luo. These days I try to pretend I don't know anything, it's really hard. Chu Xin didn't have a younger sister at all, and the marriage was just an excuse, and Han Luo's so-called "marriage" was just a trap, and there was no return, but he ignored Yue Feng's persuasion.I heard it clearly outside the door, and Yuefeng questioned Han Luo: "When the two countries meet with each other, you can lead the troops there. Why do you have to know that it is a trap? Isn't this sending you to death?" Han Luo said: "How can you be sure that if I don't go to make a wedding, they won't take Xiao Shisan as a hostage? Why did Xiao Shisan go to make a marriage a day earlier than me? Have you ever thought about it?" His voice changed from the usual cloud. The breeze is light, whether I am worried or nervous, I am content, and let go of the hand that wants to open the study door. At that time, I started to plan this plan. Regardless of whether Chu Xin wanted to take me as a hostage or not, as long as I was not in the camp of Chu State, they would not be able to control me, and they would not be able to use me to threaten Han Luo, let alone treat him. Han Luo caused harm.If I die, then this hostage, even in the Chu camp, is useless.If I can't get out of Chuying, then I will commit suicide by taking poison, and I can't drag Han Luo down. Thinking of this, on the way back to Chang'an, I became very open-minded, and I felt happy listening to the sound of horseshoes.This time, I finally became a protagonist. At this moment, the sun is setting and it is a little weak. This winter is really cold.Passers-by on the way also talked about the scene when the princess got married.I knew that Han Luo would be defending the city with his soldiers outside the city at this moment, so I was not surprised when I saw Han Luo and his soldiers defending the city not far from the city gate.I have imitated Chu Xin's look and posture very much. Although I am not used to sitting on the horse, I still remain very calm. A soldier saw me first. I was dressed in men's clothes and held a long sword. I was not a good person at first glance, so he stabbed Han Luo who was listening to another person.Han Luo turned around slightly and saw me on the horse, with a little surprise in his eyes, and immediately returned to his usual demeanor. I gave him a sneer smile, Han Luo signaled the attendant with his eyes, and the attendant soon led his horse.Han Luo got on the horse, and his movements were smooth and flowing, all in one go.He raised his hand to stop the fully armed soldiers who wanted to protect him, and a man approached on horseback. I kept telling myself that I am Chu Xin at this moment, so when Han Luo approached, I pointed my sword at him and said, "Han Luo, now that the country's enemies have hated us for the rest of our lives, we have to settle it after all. Are you still hesitating?" What? Dare you compete with me? If one of you and I dies, the world will be peaceful!" Han Luo twitched the corners of his lips: "You have already married Princess Chang'an, so if you don't want to be your groom well, what are you going to do?" I expected that he would definitely ask this question, so I replied unhurriedly: "I came here today for another purpose. If you win, you will take away the dowry carriage, and I will return the girl in the carriage." ; If you don't win me, you have to marry my sister honestly." "It's really nonsense." Han Luo drew out his soft sword, and it was shining coldly in the snowflakes. He raised his eyes and looked at me, as if he remembered something, "The confrontation between your father and General Su back then was also like this. During the battle, your father changed his mind before the battle, and General Su was ambushed, and now you want to use it again?" I don't know what kind of grievances and grievances there were between Chu Yun'an and my father. From what he said, it seems that my father fell into Chu Yun'an's trick.But on this battlefield, it doesn't matter whether it's intrigue or honesty, what matters is who can win.Only those who win can write history. This is an eternal truth, and I understand it very well.This is a battlefield, not love between children, it doesn't matter right or wrong. But now, I want to complete a beautiful couple, and even more want to prevent the person in front of me from "sending death" tomorrow. Although it seems to the world that these two things are full of too many impossibilities, I must let Han Luo take the carriage away, so that three of the four people can be safe.After I die, there will be no more disputes between the two countries. Chu Xin may think that I died for him, and will not provoke any more disputes.It's a good deal, it's so good. "Why, are you afraid? This king came to the battle alone, without any helpers, just to be aboveboard, stop talking nonsense, and accept the move!" After finishing speaking, I rushed over with my horse's belly and sword in hand. Han Luo raised his hand to stop the soldiers who were about to come up to help, and charged forward single-handedly holding a sword.My master, who has taken care of me for sixteen years, looks so handsome on his horse in the snow. This is the legendary Han Shizi in the world. He can discuss state affairs at the age of ten, and can march and fight at the age of twelve. He was the person Su Hui trusted the most during his lifetime. He was the last entrustment of the eldest princess. People are my masters, people who live in my heart, how can I let you suffer a little bit of harm? I am always looking for it, willfully and selflessly clamoring that I don't want it, but I don't know what I want.Waiting is as hard as searching. This lover is by my side and has not left for sixteen years, so we have not met. He has lived in my world since I can remember, protecting me well.Today's encounter, although tragic, is not ordinary. Both Han Luo and Chu Xin gave me a "seven-day fan". What Han Luo gave was a seven-day fan that can be resurrected from death, but what Chu Xin gave me was "seven-day death". After taking the medicine for seven days, That person must die. Chu Xin thought I was a little girl who could only dance, but in this life, who doesn't have a few cards? I have studied the use of poison since I was a child, and when Chu Xin put the pill in my hand, I already had doubts. The Chu people have long said: those who win Hanluo win the world. Han Luo, who was married on the day of the marriage, naturally would not surrender to Chu State, so waiting for him would be an extremely sinister conspiracy.Now I am more aware of my intentions than ever before, and I don't want him to be in any danger, not even a little bit. Han Luo, these years, I finally understand that when a person has someone he wants to protect, he becomes stronger.This time, let me protect you. The snowflakes and the wind hurt my face, and I felt cold even though I was wearing a human skin mask. I missed the scene when Master took me to Lihuapo. Although it was short, it was very beautiful.When Han Luo was half a foot away from me, I hadn't made a move yet, and I held the sword without moving my face. In a flash, he came in front of me. I raised the sword. I knew what moves he would use, and he had taught them all before. With me, although I can't learn well, I remember clearly, especially in the days without him.So when I passed by, I saw him change his moves very quickly, and that sword pierced my left chest.I smiled at him, and spread out my unmoved right hand holding the sword, and the sword in my hand fell to the ground in front of his eyes. This is a sword fluttering red, blood stained the snow, I fell heavily from the horse, this time no one supported me.I fell on the snow and heard the shouts of the Huaxia soldiers, and I saw Han Luolema, who dismounted from his horse, galloped over, and staggered a little accidentally.I have never seen him so flustered, he has always been so personable, even when Mount Tai collapsed in front of his eyes, his expression did not change.I used to envy him for having such a deep palace, and I also hated his indistinct expression of emotions, but now seeing him flustered like never before, my heart is full of sweetness.I watched the blood ooze and gurgle out of my clothes, but felt no pain. Master rushed in front of me, his eyes fell on my temples, and then tore off the human skin mask from my face in disbelief. "Little Thirteen!" The voice he called my name was really nice. "Little Shisan, why is it you?" He picked me up and said, "Why is it you? Does it hurt? Don't be afraid. I'll take you to the military doctor. Don't be afraid." Then he sternly said He shouted at the army camp, "Military doctor! Tell the military doctor!" I was in his arms, and I smelled the familiar smell of daylilies, as if I had returned to the valley of daylilies. Could it be that this happens before people die?I looked at him, a little choked up. "Xiao Shisan, how can you be so disobedient?" "Xiao Shisan, why would I let you marry far away from Chu State?" "Xiao Shisan, the injury is healed, we will go home when the injury is healed." Han Luo whispered in my ear. I forcefully opened my eyes, tugged at his skirt, and wanted to tell him a lot of things in my mind, such as how are you doing these few days; are you still angry with me; I know that you have already taken root in my heart; for example, it doesn’t matter if you really treat me like a master and a disciple, it’s fine if I like you... But these are not important anymore, I may be dying soon, I must Find the most important thing to tell him. "Han Luo, I love you." Then my heart ached and I spat out a mouthful of blood, thinking that my bloody confession was really touching.If he doesn't agree, I can still say afterwards that I lost my mind and spoke nonsense. He hugged me tightly, and his voice was full of distress: "Chang'an, I should say this, I want to marry you, are you willing to marry me?" There was a wild beating in my heart, I just felt blood rushing up, and I couldn't speak anymore. The military doctor next to him said again and again: "Don't talk, don't talk, let her lie down first, lie down first..." "Xiao Shisan, when you recover from your injury, let's go to your favorite Baoyue Tower to listen to books. I will accompany you every day. If you don't want to go, I will tell you to listen. You must get better..." Han Luo His voice was a little hoarse, and he was trembling while holding my hand. There was no sound in the camp, and the military doctor said: "Please stay away, I will treat her wounds, there is no delay." I tugged at his skirt, afraid that this dream would not be fulfilled, but I couldn't speak, and nodded repeatedly, afraid that he was not clear and could not understand my intentions.Han Luo let go of my hand with eyes full of reluctance. His back is so beautiful. At the end of this memory, I only heard Han Luo say: "Bring me my battle armor!" The battle of Huachu, three days and three nights... This is something.