Chapter 5 Chapter 5 I'm not her!

This man's kiss was like a beast devouring its prey, even biting the corner of her mouth in the kiss. "Hmm..." Lian Xin remembered to struggle at this moment, but the struggle brought him a more violent and domineering possession, almost crazily plundering and occupying every inch of beauty that belonged to her.Until this moment, all the coldness and coldness he had restrained were released on her lips, as if he finally found a small exit and burst out. "Tell me, you're back, right? Tell me..." Lian Xin was forced to lean against that hard body, with her face upturned, helplessly enduring his forceful kiss.She wanted to shake her head, but tears trickled down the corners of her eyes.

The slightly cool icy moisture made him sober for an instant.Raising his eyes, he wiped away her tears, then lightly pecked those eyes that were like secluded springs, with a slightly salty taste on the tip of his tongue, "It's been four years, I've forced myself not to remember or think about it, you What kind of a voodoo has been placed on me, I still can't forget it in four years..." After he finished speaking, he covered her slightly swollen red lips again, drew the beautiful lip shape with his tongue, pecked and sucked gently, softly As if she was the most precious treasure in the world.

Lian Xin's tears were like beads with a broken thread, soaking the skirt of her clothes that were stuck together with him.She pushed her hands hard, but under his strong restraint, it was all in vain. Until he pressed his forehead to hers with satisfaction, she sobbed and pleaded hoarsely: "Your Majesty... this servant is not a lucky lady, this servant is just a beautiful girl waiting to be selected..." He regarded himself as Guo Luoluo Qingchuan of the Eight Fortune Jins.When she was in the palace, she had heard Ermo say that the only woman the emperor fell in love with was Bafujin.And at this moment, he was hugging and kissing himself, and the woman he saw, thought of, and kissed was probably that bright and beautiful woman.But no matter how deep the attachment is, no matter how hard to let go of the obsession, "she" is still his sister-in-law!Such a transgression of etiquette and ethics is not tolerated by the world's etiquette.Lian Xin shook her head with tears in her eyes, struggling to push him fiercely.But he became softer and softer, but the softness carried irreversible strength.

"emperor……" "Shhh—" At this moment, Yinzhen stretched out two fingers, rubbed them on her soft sandalwood lips, and stopped her words, "I know, you are not. You are not, you are no one." No, you are just my concubine Xi, my wife..." On the ninth day of November, a call came out from the Qianqing Palace: Zhongcui Palace's beautiful daughters are inlaid with yellow flags and buttons, Hulu and Lianxin, Huixian, filial, dignified and elegant, honest and kind, are hereby promoted to the title of Concubine Xi, and bestowed on Qiangong. The harem was shocked, and all the concubines were in an uproar.

On the tenth day of the first lunar month, a decree from Yi came out from Shoukang Palace, followed by a package of rewards: twelve strings of oriental beads, ten bolts of makeup satin, ten bolts of gold letter satin, ten bolts of palace satin, five bolts of veil, five bolts of spinning silk, Five bolts of cotton silk, twenty Ula mink skins, twenty mink skins, a pair of emerald-inlaid golden lily ring fingers, a pair of emerald-inlaid jewel bee-pattern earrings, a gold-embellished peach bat hairpin, emerald-inlaid sapphire hairpin with silver dots 1. Tourmaline squirrel grape wear 1, pink tourmaline melon-shaped wear 1.

The palace people moved to Chengqian Palace for several days, either silk and satin or jewelry.Not only from Concubine Qin of Shoukang Palace, but also from Qianqing Palace, many rewards were sent over. No one can match the prosperity of the scene.All the palaces are looking forward to it, and it is no longer a simple two words of envy and jealousy can be expressed-the leaping into the dragon's gate is just a momentary matter. However, since the Qing Dynasty, there has never been an example of concubine Xi conferring rewards so quickly - from a beautiful girl to a concubine, reaching the sky in one step.The great enthusiasm shown by Shoukang Palace is still reasonable, but this time the decree was issued by the Nuan Pavilion.How did the emperor, who never paid too much attention to the draft, know such a little-known woman?And why is it so popular?

There are not many people in the palace who have heard of her, but counting them down, in the recent period of time, it seems that she has been involved in all the big and small incidents in the palace——the downfall of Concubine Yun, the death of Concubine Wan, and the death of Concubine Wan. Princess Huaike passed away... I heard that she was almost sent to Jingling to guard the cemetery, but in the end she was selected by the emperor and placed in Chengqian Palace.It's not a coincidence. Lian Xin sat on the bright yellow brocade bed, uncontrollable bitterness and desolation emerged from the apex of her heart, and the soreness made her convulse.I might be the first concubine to get a title without going through bedtime, but I have to complete that last step tonight, right?She didn't understand the ignorant girl, she knew what was going to happen next.She was really about to enter the palace, and from then on, she lived within the walls of the vermilion palace and became one of the concubines in the harem.So fast, so fast it seemed like a dream.

And the beginning of those dreams is not in the deep palace of this high-walled compound... The green hills are far away, and the river is gurgling. The afterglow of the setting sun is projected on a clear water rocky beach through the clouds, and the clear river water, under the breeze blowing, glows with a warm and misty orange color.The head of the black reef is exposed, revealing patches of thick or light green moss. Small crabs climb up along the cracks in the rocks, and are washed back by the overflowing river water. On the beach, some pearl divers laughed and darned fishing nets, while others carried baskets full of clam shells and hummed as they walked across the river beach, stepping on a row of drainage flowers with their bare feet.Those pearl divers who are still underwater come like light fish swimming in the tide, their fingers dexterously shuttle in the crevices of the rocks, separate the entangled algae, and catch big clams that are either pure white or colorful. .

At this time, the beautiful girl grabbed a big pearl clam and broke out of the river, "I got it, I finally got it!" The crisp laughter evoked a series of echoes, and the light of the setting sun sprinkled on her wet hair, as if dotted with pieces of gold.The brilliance on the girl's face was so brilliant that Yun Xia would be overshadowed by it, and splashes of water splashed around her body, crystal clear and eye-catching. When the pearl divers on the river beach heard the sound, they gathered around to take a closer look. The girl waded up the river beach slowly, wiped the water drops from her cheeks, and raised her hand excitedly towards the few pearl divers on the beach who were looking up at her. pearl clam.After she carefully and carefully peeled the clam meat, there was a white pearl wrapped inside - huge and round, warm and plump, shining with a moving luster under the setting sun.

"My God, such a big pearl! I haven't seen it in more than ten years here." "How much silver is this worth, let me take a good look!" The pearl-diversing girls work at sunrise and rest at sunset, living by the water and toiling all their lives, but they may not come across such a priceless treasure, but a little girl with little experience has actually picked it.The pearl-diversing girls surrounded her, all showing envious expressions, "Lian'er, your luck is really good!" The girl raised her eyebrows and smiled, with a smug look on her bright face. People who live on the river beach believe in a saying, if anyone can pick the biggest and roundest pearl in the river beach, and make a wish on it, the Goddess of the River will surely bless this person's wishes to come true.The girl looked at the white pearl in her palm, her eyes were full of smiles - with it, Ama's wish could come true!And Erniang, younger sister... everything in the family will get better soon!Most definitely!

She carefully put the beads into her bosom, the blue floral clothes on her body were already soaked, and the wind blew, and it was chilly.The apron at the waist was also torn by the reef, the wet black hair was sticking to the face, and the tips of the hair were still dripping—the whole person looked very embarrassed.However, she didn't care about it at all, walked briskly, walked barefoot through the pile of sand and gravel, bent down, and washed the sand and mud between her fingers with the cool river water. "Lian'er, you have picked up such a treasure, you have to sell it for a good price!" "That's right. Why don't you go to Baoming Zhai in the capital, the owner of that shop knows the best." The pearl-fishing girls surrounded her chattering their ideas, and the girl raised her face, showing a bright smile, "But I won't sell it, I'm going to make great use of this pearl for Ama!" Twilight is about to sink, and a faint fragrance floats from the river beach.It was the fisherman's girl lighting up the cooking smoke on the boat, sparkling with fireworks, filled with the smell of grilled fish.The girl put down the rolled trouser legs, picked up the bamboo basket on her shoulders, and walked towards the river bank. The sunset glow has faded away from the gorgeous color in the sky, leaving only a touch of blue.In the thin clouds, the pale moon showed its outline, and a few stars were looming, illuminating a pair of stone lions at the gate of Chongwen City. In Xushi, the restaurants and teahouses on Chang'an Street closed early.Lanterns were hung in the tall turrets facing the street. Pedestrians walked by in twos and threes. Occasionally, the yelling of vendors could be heard far away in the corners and alleys. Her family lives in Nanshi Alley, a single family courtyard with an old locust tree at the door. Push open the door, the yard is quiet. It is a simple courtyard house with five rooms in width. On the drying rack in front of the west chamber, there are cloth curtains and skirts that have just been washed, and under the rack there are wooden basins and wooden and stone mallets for washing clothes. The aroma of acacia is everywhere—— It doesn't look like an official's mansion.At this time, the sky was getting darker and darker, but all the housing estates in the East Wing were dark, only a lamp was on in the study. Ama was clean and honest all her life, unwilling to associate with others, and only lived on a meager salary every year. Therefore, she had been waiting for Dianyi for four years in the official residence and could not be righted.The family was poor and hard-pressed, and she and Er Niang usually did some simple laundry work to barely cover the family's expenses.Er Niang was very frugal, even reluctant to light more candles, and always used the moonlight when washing in the evening. This kind of life has passed for more than ten years. Ama is such a humble and arrogant person. He has waited and hoped for half his life, only hoping that the court will know people and do good things. However, now he is made to rely on the labor of his wife and daughter. How can he live? Can you stand it? The girl sighed and was walking towards the study when she suddenly heard a conversation coming from inside. "Master, don't do this. It doesn't matter whether you are an official or not. The important thing is that our family is together well." The suppressed crying sound contained indescribable bitterness. "The current world has changed. It is no longer the time of Qingming that does not rely on profiteering or bribery. Poor people from poor families in the world, even if they are well-educated in poetry and books, they will not be able to compare with those who are selfish and cheating... " "master……" "Xue Xin, you have been with me for so many years, and you have not allowed you to live a good life, but now you have to work hard to support the family. Rather than dragging down your mother and daughter three times like me, it is better to die early and live longer..." In the study room, it was quiet for a moment, and then there was the sound of Er Niang's low crying. The girl stood silently at the door for a while, then stretched out her hand and gently opened the door. "Ama, Erniang——" The simple furniture and the layout that catches the eye look simple and old-fashioned.Kang table with shadow lacquer carving pattern, five open chairs with pear blossom wood official hat, and three carved flower windows.The stone-blue curtains hang down slightly, revealing a three-sided stone table in the inner hall, behind which is a lattice shelf full of books. Ling Zhu and Guerjia Xuexin raised their heads, "Lian'er—" "Ama, Er Niang, I'm back." The dancing candles in the house illuminated a pretty face.The originally fair cheeks were a little flushed from the sun, the hair was a little messy, and the smile on his face was a little bit forced.After all, it is the most beautiful age for a girl. She is innocent and happy, but she is finally delayed by the difficulties at home.Guerjia Xuexin took her daughter to sit down, seeing her already somewhat rough fingers, the circles of her eyes became redder. "Lian'er, it's Ama who's sorry for you..." Ling Zhu looked at the mother and daughter, feeling bitter in his heart, and shook his head again and again. "Ama, Er Niang, why are you talking about official appointments again?" Niu Hulu Lian Xin took out a handkerchief and wiped away the tears from Xue Xin's cheeks. "You, Ama, are suffering in his heart, Erniang knows it, she knows it..." Xue Xin's hair grew prematurely on her temples, and she was wearing a coarse cloth skirt with a simple hairpin, but it was not the attire that an official wife should have.It is said that when Er Niang was young, she was also a well-known talented boudoir in the capital. Because she fell in love with Ama at first sight, she was willing to commit herself to marrying her. A woman's face is easy to age, especially after all these years of working hard to make a living at home. She not only has to take care of Ama, but also raises herself and her younger sister Lianrui... Lian Xin looked at the wrinkles in the corners of Eniang's eyes, her nose was a little sore, and wiped it hard. Pulling out his eyes, he gave a big smile, "Ama, Erniang, you don't have to worry, because we can all live a good life in the future! Look——" The embroidered pouch, which was tightly wrapped in a brocade handkerchief, was taken out from his bosom, and it was still warm with fragrance.The girl quickly uncovered the fabric layer by layer, revealing a big and round pearl in the soft silk. "Ama, we have silver, we have a chance." In the dim candlelight, the warm beads overflowed with a touching luster. The elegant, magnificent, and priceless beads lit up the entire housing estate. Ling Zhu and Guerjia Xuexin couldn't help being stunned. "Lian'er, where did you get such a precious thing?" "I picked it!" Going out early and returning late, exposed to the wind and the sun, she searched for it on the river beach for many days, and finally let her pick the largest and most valuable pearl oyster in the river.Lian Xin held up the pearl in her palm, her joy was beyond words, "Ama, if you have it, you won't have to worry about money to deal with the officials above, and you will be able to fulfill your wish!" Ling Zhu stared blankly at the beads in his daughter's hand, his face was sometimes bitter and sometimes complicated. "Lian'er, you're asking Ama to follow the example of those villains and use fawning to get promoted..." The imperial court is very particular about "donation" now. No matter whether you get fame or not, it is said that as long as you donate enough money and silk, you can get an official position in the capital or a local place-so, studying hard in the cold window and getting fame, everything becomes joke.But now, even the daughter knows about the ills of the officialdom, it's a pity that no one in the world doesn't know! Ling Zhu showed a sad look and kept shaking his head. "Master, Lian'er is also for your own good..." Guerjia Xuexin wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and tried to persuade her. After all, she is a woman from the noble family of the Eight Banners. She is no better than ordinary women in the market and village. Even in terms of the current situation and situation, she is also aware of the general situation and reason. "My lord, people in the imperial court are now colluding. Even if you don't follow suit, you can't stop so many officials in the world. But if you can make good use of this pearl, it is not only an expedient measure, but also for the sake of righteousness! What's more , this is the treasure that Lian'er has worked so hard to find... Do you have the heart to just throw it away like this?" "This……" At this moment, Niu Hulu Lianxin gently put the pearl in his hand on the case table, raised his bright eyes, "Ama, you once told me that anyone who is an official should work for the people." Blessings, to raise talents for the community, right?" Ling Zhu's face straightened, and he nodded solemnly, "That's right." "Then you have studied hard for more than ten years and are full of economics, but you have left your home idle because you have no money to donate. Isn't this the biggest loss for the court..." There was hope in Lian Xin's eyes, and she smiled brightly. It is not your fault that you can know people and be good at tasks. Although your own strength is not enough to turn the tide, you can fight for it and change it. You disdain to associate with corrupt officials and despise the behavior of those who are ignorant, so you should be a hero in the temple. It's a clear stream." The melodious and melodious voice confirmed a heart of encouragement. Ling Zhu raised his head in a daze, seeing Guerjia Xuexin's gaze that was also gazing at him eagerly, he was suddenly speechless, and his eyes fell on the still shining beads on the table again, and what appeared in front of his eyes was his wife standing on the moon in the middle of the night. Washing under the sun, the eldest daughter Lianxin enduring the cold underwater river to fish for pearls, the youngest daughter Lianrui doing embroidery under the lamp... Sitting at home, not only can't apply what you have learned to serve the court, but you have to rely on your wife and daughter to make ends meet!That being the case, why not just give it a try? Thinking of this, Ling Zhu couldn't help but gritted his teeth, and said, "You're right, you're right, it's for the sake of righteousness. I'm not willing to be a loose official for the rest of my life, so I must take this step!" The candlelight in the housing estate jumped at this moment, and in an instant, the candle was turned into ashes. Guarjia Xuexin nodded vigorously when she heard the words, and held Ling Zhu's hand, tears of relief welled up in her eyes. The Buddha said: "The human body is rare, such as the epiphyllum." The Buddha said: "Looking at flowers and choosing fire all day long, I don't know that my body is a place of Taoism." Many years later, when Niuhulu Lianxin stood on the tall tower of the Forbidden City, overlooking the magnificent palaces and pavilions, he couldn't help thinking, if he hadn't been so persistent and determined at that time, would he not have come to see him? situation…… Then she and him would never meet again, let alone come to a dead end... The weather in late spring in March is still a bit chilly. In the early morning, the birds chirped and twittered, playing and chasing around the warm trees.After Lian Xin got up, she tidied up the house first, then opened the window, and saw curtains hanging in the yard.The fresh taste, with a touch of sunshine, makes the breath of early spring brighter. Under the flower stand, a petite girl was tiptoeing, carefully hanging up the snow-white gauze curtain in her hand. Niao Tingting more than thirteen, cardamom shoots in early February. The girl in the apricot-yellow cotton skirt has white jade-pile snowy cheeks, crooked smiling eyes, and a cherry red mouth. She looks very pleasing.Lian Xin looked at her back and said with a smile: "Rui'er, you woke up really early!" The girl whose name was called turned around and grinned, showing her cute canine teeth, "Sister, Er Niang said that you have been exhausted for a while, and you managed to sleep well, and told me not to disturb you, why did you wake up so early? Already!" Lian Xin walked out of the house, helped her hang the white gauze curtain on the shelf, then took the towel and wiped the sweat from her forehead, "Look at you, the sweat on your head will catch the wind and cold later, it will make my mother worry." of!" Niu Hulu Lianrui stuck out her tongue coquettishly, but seeing her sister looking in the direction of the courtyard door, she couldn't help asking curiously: "Sister, what are you looking at?" Lian Xin sighed softly, and asked instead, "Where's Er Niang?" Lianrui said honestly: "Erniang went out early in the morning, she said she was going to visit the clothing stores on Chang'an Avenue, so she could ask if there is any laundry work that I can get." Lian Xin turned her gaze to the gate of the courtyard, quietly lost in thought. At the gate of the courtyard, the old pagoda tree covered half of the street, because it was early, not many pedestrians passed by.On the contrary, the bare tree trunk has not yet sprouted branches, and there is still a trace of winter, but the only trace of fresh green has begun to show the spring, and I don't know how lush it will be in this year's midsummer. Counting the days, half a month has passed.Half a month ago, Dianyi, the fourth-rank official in the palace, retired and returned to his hometown, but the candidate for the candidate was still undetermined. Later, several principals of the official department happened to be arrested and sent to the clan mansion for accepting bribes. The imperial court should choose from among the candidates. out one.Now, just in time for the announcement of a new round of appointments.Ama had already sent the pearl to the mansion of an important court official. It is said that he is a very important person in front of Prince Guo, and this time the appointment was made by the Prince Guo himself. It must not be after noon. There are results. Erniang, she probably didn't want Ama to see her worried appearance... Because she didn't want to cause Ama a psychological burden, she hid from the house in the early morning. The wind is a bit cool, bringing a hint of floral sweetness. Lian Xin knew that the court rule was to go to the early court at 2 o'clock when Shen Shi was announced, so officials of all sizes who lived in the capital had to leave their homes before the time was up.Those who are closer to Miyagi are either rich or noble, civil servants usually sit in sedan chairs, and military officials ride horses.Officials with lesser salaries can't even afford bearers, so they can only hold a lamp in the night and walk along the long street alone. It was not yet dawn, and every household in the capital was still asleep, only a bright moon hung far away in the sky.As the time approaches, you can hear the clattering of horseshoes and the creaking of sedan chairs on the streets of Chang'an.Wearing the stars and wearing the moon, the bearers hurriedly sent these officials who were important to the Qing Dynasty to the front of the Meridian Gate, regardless of the cold and summer. And Ama, as a fourth-rank candidate for Dianyi, a loose official, can only wait for orders at the Meridian Gate, and is not eligible to enter the Golden Luan Hall to participate in politics.The grand and majestic Taihe Gate and the majestic Palace of Qianqing with treasures and treasures stand in the way of a heart to serve the country with fists.Across the square in front of the Jiuzhang Danbi and Baizhang Halls, one cannot hear eloquent political discussions, let alone impassioned debates, but at two o'clock approaching Haishi, there will be a long and long singing of the preaching eunuch, from the distant The sound came out from the gate of the palace, echoed in the sky above the Forbidden City, and spread far away. "Back to court—" After the singing fell, officials of all sizes in official robes walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and headed towards their respective government offices.On the snow-white Duanshi road, the person walking on the left is a civil servant, and the person on the right is a military officer. The majesty of the general can be seen clearly from the official robe and crown.Several officials who are acquainted with each other will always walk together, some are still talking about political affairs, and some are exchanging recent news in a low voice. "I heard that the Seventeenth Lord entered the palace again yesterday, and it was because of that!" An official beside him heard the words and asked, "Did the emperor agree?" "No, it's all the old calendar. If you want to agree, you have already agreed, and you can wait until now. If you want me to say, Lord Seventeen is wasting his time. Who is our emperor, and he can be held hostage by others? The Seventeenth Lord is capable, and the emperor naturally thinks highly of him, but the canonization of the Taimiao is not a child's play, how can anyone think about it and talk about it!" "The Seventeenth Lord is really filial. In order for the emperor to make Concubine Qin the empress dowager, he has been begging for so many years." "What's the use of filial piety alone? A king is a king, and a minister is a minister. I don't even think about it. How can there be a reason in the world for a minister to order the emperor to issue an imperial edict? It is reasonable for the emperor not to agree." "Shh-" At this time, one of the officials gestured for silence, "Be careful what you say, hurry back to the government office!" At that time, the mist of the morning sun had dispersed, and a peach tree in the garden was in full bloom. The lotus heart has been standing under the tree for a long time, the flowers are flying all over the sky, the petals are colorful, and the falling petals are sprinkled on her shoulders, hair tips, and skirts... She stretched out her hand to catch one, pinched it with her fingertips and sniffed it gently, A touch of fragrance, a touch of floral fragrance. "Emiang, why hasn't Ama come back?" Niu Hulu Lianrui sat on a small chair under the tree, with breakfast in front of him, it was getting cold, but no one moved.Leaning on her chin, she saw that Er Niang and her elder sister looked preoccupied, and she couldn't help but be infected by this atmosphere, and felt a little uneasy. And at this moment, a sound of opening the door drew the attention of the three of them. "master--" "Ama—" "Ama—" Guerjia Xuexin and Lianrui stood up, with smiles on their faces, they both stepped forward to greet them.But when Lian Xin saw Ling Zhu walk into the gate of the courtyard, her heart sank suddenly—— After dismissing the imperial court, all the officials should rush to the government office to carry out official duties for a day. Although there were some who returned to the mansion first, Ah Ma should not have come back at this time.Because if you really received a new appointment, why didn't you go to the Yamen to sort out the documents and books before the handover?The time now is just after morning... "Ama, why did you come back?" Lianrui leaned forward and coquettishly pulled up Niu Hulu Lingzhu's sleeves.She also knew that the morning court this time was related to Ama's official career for the rest of her life, and even the life of the whole family, but Erniang and sister didn't mention it, and she didn't dare to ask. Guerjia Xuexin walked over and thoughtfully handed over a towel, "Master, you are exhausted. I left part of the breakfast in the kitchen to warm up. Would you like to use it together now..." Niu Hulu Lingzhu walked straight to the tree in a daze, still holding the books specially prepared for the court, but his face was ashen, and his eyes were fixed on the ground, as if he didn't hear his wife and children. daughter's words.At this moment, Lian Rui tugged at his robe sleeve and called out dissatisfied: "Ama, Ama?" Ling Zhu didn't raise his head until this time, with a pale face, suddenly he turned up to the sky and laughed loudly, "It's over, it's over. The imperial court has already issued a new appointment, but the candidate was decided early in the morning!" After Ling Zhu finished speaking, he staggered and almost didn't fall. Guerjia Xuexin supported him and cried out, "Master!" Lian Rui looked in disbelief, and said in shock: "Ama, where are the pearls? Didn't the pearls picked by my sister have already been sent over? How can I give the appointment to someone else!" "It's destined to be like this... It seems that I really don't have this fate, I don't have this fate..." Ling Zhu burst into tears, shook his head and said, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and he fell backwards. "Master, don't scare me..." Guarja Xue burst into tears in anxiety. Lianrui next to her stomped her feet, wiped away her tears and said, "It's too much, how can you just accept our money but not do anything about it, I'll find them—" After finishing speaking, she rushed into the kitchen, panicked Xia casually picked up a kitchen knife and ran out quickly. Guerjia Xuexin wanted to grab her arm, but she didn't stop, and shouted anxiously: "Rui'er, what are you doing, Rui'er!" Lianrui rushed out involuntarily, just as she stepped out of the threshold, her skirt was accidentally caught by the toe of a shoe, and she was about to trip over, at this moment, a pair of white hands firmly caught her, " Ruier, don't be impulsive!" Niu Hulu Lianxin tugged at her, not letting her break free, "Ama's matter is a decision of the imperial court, which cannot be easily changed by ordinary people. What are you going to do? Even if you go, how can people listen to you? " Lianrui raised her head with tears in her eyes, "Sister, the pearls you have worked so hard to get are for Ama's future. Now that you are making others cheaper, it also makes Ama break my heart. I have to ask them to comment on everything I say." This theory!" Lian Xin looked at the little girl, and then turned her eyes to Ling Zhu, who was furious and half-awake, and couldn't help feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.If you just let things go, this resentment will be choked in your heart, not only Ruier, but even Ama and Erniang may find it difficult to calm down... But now is not the time to reason or ask for that pearl back, let alone like Ruier So desperately looking for someone.Ama's situation can no longer be delayed, and this round has been put on hold again. Presumably, her official career in the rest of her life will probably be hopeless, so there must be an explanation. Thinking of this, Niu Hulu Lianxin took the little sister's hand, "Rui'er, do you trust my sister?" Lian Rui nodded with tears in her eyes. "Well, you put the knife down first, and stay at home obediently to help Er Niang take care of Ama. My sister will go find them." At this time, Guerjia Xuexin was holding the crumbling Ling Zhu, her face was full of tears, and she had no time to separate herself.Lian Rui looked over there, then at Lian Xin, cried and stomped her feet, threw the kitchen knife in her hand on the ground, ran over and helped Ling Zhu up. When the mother and daughter hurriedly helped Ling Zhu into the East Chamber, Lian Xin went to the Huichun Hall across the street to invite a doctor, and it was already past the end of time. At this time, the capital is in the middle of the city.The restaurants and teahouses on Chang'an Street are bustling with activity. Looking up at the compartments on the second floor, you can see a full house of diners and drinkers.There are small stalls on both sides of the adjacent street, and the dazzling array of goods makes pedestrians dizzy.Some salesmen walked through the streets and alleys in a hurry, shouting and bargaining. The layout of the capital has always emphasized the wealth in the east and the nobility in the west. Since the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, the banner people have been living in separate cities.The vast Forbidden City is centered around the entire magnificent and honorable palace city. From the north of Xuanwu Gate, the Eight Banners are living in all directions in the inner city——Zhenghuang, Xianghuang; Bordered white; Zhenghong, bordered red; Zhengblue, bordered blue.As early as when Lord Kangxi was in power, the brothers and sisters lined up in the inner city of the Forbidden City like stars and moons.However, up to the current emperor's dynasty, most of the princes withered and died in the battle for the succession a few years ago, and only a few of them survived to this day. In the northwest corner of the inner city, along the coast of the beautiful Shichahai Lake, there are several quiet and long streets and alleys shaded by green willows.There are palaces and gardens in the streets and alleys, scattered high and low, dense and dense, some belong to important officials in the court, and some live in Prince Baelor.Red walls and gray tiles, bright corridors leading to ridges, solemn and solemn, with magnificent utensils, and a mighty stone lion guarding the gate, showing the royal style and respect. In front of Prince Guo's mansion, the guards are heavily guarded. Among the few remaining stars, Elder Seventeen Yunli is undoubtedly the most dazzling one.When the first emperor was around, the names of all the princes originally had the word "Yin" in the taboo, because in the end the fourth elder brother Yinzhen inherited the Datong.The first emperor spoke highly of the young prince, saying that he was "straightforward and prudent, with outstanding conduct", and the current emperor also praised him very much, and has always entrusted him with important tasks. Lian Xin stood at the gate, looking up at the lacquer and ink plaque above her head, with a few big gilt characters, simple and elegant, restrained and luxurious. "Please inform me that the daughter of the people wants to see Prince Guo." The gatekeeper raised his eyelids to look at her, and without asking any questions, he pushed back fiercely, "Where did you come from, this ignorant little girl, this is the mansion of Prince Guo, how dare you come here to make trouble!" Lian Xin was pushed and fell to the ground, her elbow was broken, but she still raised her head, "The daughter of the people is the daughter of the fourth-rank Dianyi Niuhulu Lingzhu, I really need to see Prince Guo, please... " The other guard didn't wait for her to finish, and burst out laughing, "Fourth rank? Is it upright, or obedient. Don't say you are a Dianyi's daughter, even if you are the princess, our prince can't see it whenever he wants. Hurry up and leave, don't mess around!" After saying that, he rushed forward impatiently. Lian Xin already knew that it was not easy to get in, so she didn't feel annoyed, she just brushed off the dust from her skirt, and stood up calmly, "You haven't even notified me, how do you know the prince won't see me?" The gatekeeper spat, "Finding faults, right? Don't think you're a girl, the fathers won't dare to touch you! Let me tell you, if you bump into the lord later, I will arrest you and put you in the prison!" "At the foot of the majestic emperor, the daughter of the people just wants to see the Seventeenth Prince. Is there any law in the Qing Dynasty that should be condemned to prison? If you don't report it, I will go in by myself. I don't believe there is no reason!" Lian Xin With his neck stuck, he was about to rush in stubbornly. When the two guards saw it, they immediately blocked it brutally. At this moment, the red lacquered gate of the palace was opened—— "What's the matter, making a lot of noise outside?" Yuan Shou led the horse out, and just as he hung the door bolt, he heard the sound of arguing at the door, and couldn't help frowning and scolding. Lian Xin stood at the door with her arms folded, a piece of her elbow was broken, and the hem of her skirt was rubbed with mud, looking very embarrassed.She was dressed in a simple dress, with only a single silver hairpin in her hair, but it made the black silk darker, the skin whiter, and the sandalwood lips were lightly pursed, which could not conceal the touch of frail clothes. Yuan Shou also saw her at this time, and couldn't help asking in doubt: "Who are you? Why did you appear in front of Prince Guo's mansion..." After the morning court, the prince is going to visit the nine-door admiral's yamen, and now there is a strange girl standing at the door, what's the matter? Seeing Yuanshou frowned, the two guards changed their expressions, and hurried over to push her, "This is the chief manager of our mansion, why don't you hurry up, why are you dawdling here?" Lian Xin was staggered by the push, turned around, and fell to her knees with a plop, "My lord, the daughter of the people has something to ask to see Prince Guo!" The slaves in the mansion had just shoed the exclusive horses, and the sound of hooves came from far to near.As the pair of ink cloud brocade boots stepped out of the threshold, a gentle voice sounded softly, "What do you want to see me?" Walking steadily, he is holding a maroon horse in his hand. The horse has a shiny mane, a fat body, and is very eye-catching in the sun.However, what is more eye-catching is the young man who insists on the reins—an extremely young and handsome face with clear pupils, reflecting the peach blossoms all over the sky behind him, making him even more blurred and intimidating.There was a look of joy in his eyes, with warmth in his free and easy way.That kind of brightness is enough to surpass the rising sun.There is a smile on the lips, bright and warm, like a touch of spring that is about to be recalled. When the two guards saw him, their faces were startled, they bent down respectfully and saluted, and said in unison: "My lord—" Lian Xin raised her head. The crimson peach blossoms fluttered in the wind from the moment the young man stepped out of the threshold.The sun's rays projected on the moon-white satin hot-dyed cloud-pattern python robe, creating a misty white mist, and his whole body was shrouded in light and dust, his beauty was unbelievably beautiful.Just standing in front of the red-painted porch, with simple gestures, the brocade robes are filled with snow, elegant and elegant, so clean and pure that it is not stained with dust. Yunli, the young and honorable Seventeenth Prince... Lian Xin knelt on the ground, and said in a soft voice: "Your Majesty, the father of the daughter is Niuhulu Lingzhu, who has been idle in the official position. This time the new round of appointments by the imperial court, Ama originally had Opportunity bird screen was selected, but was replaced by officials with inferior talents. Minnv heard that the prince has always cherished talents and knows people to do well, so I came here to ask the prince to make the decision." After speaking, she bent down and kowtowed deeply. "Niuhulu Lingzhu..." He looked at her quietly, and after a while, he really remembered the name, "You mean, the fourth-rank candidate Dianyi?" "The prince still remembers the father of Minnv?" 允礼的脸上含着一丝温然，示意元寿先扶她起来，“我曾看过你父亲的文章，确实有几分才华，只可惜贿赂官员的罪名不小，最终被取消了备选的资格。本王看在他年事已高，已经网开一面并未追究，但再想获得任命提拔，却是不可能。念你一份孝心可嘉，还是速速离开吧。” 允礼说完，示意元寿将两匹马牵到街道上。 莲心却是脚下一晃。贿赂官员？ 来之前，她设想过很多理由，却不曾想竟然会是这样——不是朝廷包庇的问题，也并非上面的重臣只拿银子不办事，而是因为自己的无知和鲁莽，才让阿玛与任命擦肩而过，而且还险些引来牢狱之灾。 “请王爷明察，是民女逼着阿玛献上珍珠，那珍珠也是民女采来的，一切都与阿玛无关！”莲心有些急，连礼数都忘了周全，冲口而出。 允礼一翻身，利落地骑上马，“这是朝廷的决定，既已给出诏命，便是定论无法更改。更何况散官亦很重要，如若不知感恩，只懂钻营，投机取巧，就算是有满腹的经纶和才华，朝廷也不敢任用。” 枣红骏马自府前的街巷缓缓而行，元寿紧随其后。 “王爷，民女不敢对朝廷的决策有所置喙，但民女的阿玛真的不是那样的人，他一生清廉，之所以那样做是有苦衷的……”莲心红着眼圈，犹豫了一下，还是提起裙摆追了上去。无论如何，她都不能让阿玛就这么担上贿赂之名，名声尽毁，前途尽毁！ 然而，骑在马上的人再不多言。 “王爷，求你听民女一言。只要你肯听民女说完，哪怕要民女粉身碎骨，亦无怨无悔，王爷……” 风，吹散了一地香尘。有些哑的嗓音，被吹散在风中，弥漫出一缕淡淡的馨香。 允礼忽然勒住了马缰，徐徐转头，望向含泪追上来的少女。 “额娘为什么想当太后？”