Chapter 6 Chapter 6 gives you a chance

A few days ago, in the warm pavilion of Shoukang Palace, the incense was just right. At that time, a court lady came in with a heater, and the warm smoke slowly rose, dispelling the cold air that was expected in early spring.Concubine Qin was sitting on the kang by the west window, wearing a brocade palace dress hung on a colorless marble and green robe, made of red brocade and satin with the word "shou", with a kind smile on her brows and eyes, and her gestures were dignified and royal. "I always remember the morning when I saw your Huang Ama in the imperial garden for the first time. He stretched out his hand to me and smiled like water." The old concubine recalled the past when she was a girl, her face was full of happiness , exceptionally moving.

"and then?" "Then, Er Niang was thinking at the time, whether it's wind, frost, rain, snow, or tranquility, she must stay by this man's side for a long time, and share every joy, sorrow, and joy with him. So you know Well, Er Niang wants to be named Empress Dowager not because she wants to compete with others, nor because she is greedy for the position in the Palace of Compassion, she just hopes that after a hundred years, she will be qualified to be buried with your Huang Ama..." The sun at that time was as bright and quiet as it is now. The woman bathed in the sun, the corners of the eyes of the woman were already full of wrinkles that couldn't be concealed by makeup, but that kind of smile was just as gentle and beautiful.

He remembered that he was also so firm and stubborn, holding her hand for a long time, and said loudly: "Don't worry, Er Niang, since this is the biggest wish of Er Niang in this life, as a son, I must help you fulfill it, even if it means being crushed to pieces. No complaints or regrets!" On the street, catkins began to float. Riding on a tall horse, he stared at the girl standing alone, his eyes were deep, and it seemed as if he saw another person through her, and there was a deep and indelible emotion in his eyes. "Are you really willing to be smashed to pieces for your Ama?"

Snow-like catkins fell on his skirt, and in the breeze, the moon-white satin skirt was gently raised, showing a sense of independence from the world.Lian Xin bit her lip, and immediately nodded vigorously. "Since this is the case, I really want to see your determination." After Yunli finished speaking, he looked at his confidant steward, and ordered: "Give her the horse under your crotch." Yuan Shou didn't quite understand, so he got off his horse anyway. "Don't look at me like that," Yun Li turned the horse's head and pointed her towards the city gate with his gaze, "You are so persistent, I will give you a chance. Deshengmen is not far ahead. After passing through the gate, there is a wide dirt road leading to the woods in the northern suburbs. As long as you can catch up with me on this horse, I will listen to you."

Lian Xin stared blankly at the rein Yuan Shou handed over, "My lord, this..." "Why, are you afraid?" Yunli looked down condescendingly, pursed his lips and smiled, but raised his eyebrows in high spirits, "I'm afraid, so don't say harsh words, not everyone can do it!" After finishing speaking, he suddenly raised the whip and slapped the horse severely, and then galloped towards the gate of the city regardless of the people behind him. In the Qing Dynasty, the world was fought on horseback. According to the consistent customs of Manchu and Mongolia, the women of the Eight Banners have always been good at riding and shooting, and even learned soldiers and martial arts. They are no weaker than the Han girls in the Central Plains, and they are used to raising them in the boudoir.However, after several generations, the Eight Banners nobles who have lived in the pass for a long time have accommodated and imitated the customs of the Han Dynasty. Some grassland habits have long since faded away. Nowadays, many noble children do not know soldiers, let alone women.

The horseshoes of the bay red horse kicked up dust flying all the way, and just like this, it flew away gracefully in front of the eyes.Lian Xin watched in astonishment as that figure gradually disappeared from sight like this, and she couldn't even allow herself to think about it, and couldn't help being very annoyed.However, biting her lip fiercely, the unyielding woman gritted her teeth, got on her horse, and chased after her. She has not ridden a horse for a long time.I only remember that when I was a child, Ama always took her with me and taught her equestrian skills tirelessly, but she was very timid at that time, and she always had to go round and round with Ama holding the rein before she was willing to practice.

Amma, Amma... Lian Xin thought of that stubborn and stubborn father who always kept a straight face, but silently loved her and tolerated her.Although he was in his forties, his temples were grayed prematurely because of his unrecognized talents, depressed and resentful.No matter how much fear there was, it all disappeared completely. Regardless of how much the horse bumped, he just held on to the rein tightly and chased after the bay red horse. No matter what, she must win this opportunity for Ama! After passing through Deshengmen, the two of them were speeding along the wooded path in the northern suburbs one after the other.Branches and leaves flew past in front of his eyes, and he couldn't even see where he ran, but he still couldn't catch up with the people in front of him.He didn't deliberately slow down the horse's speed just because she was a woman, but tightened the reins and galloped the horse.

Seeing that she was about to be left behind, Lian Xin gritted her teeth, pinched the horse's belly hard, "Drive—" With a yell, the horse under his crotch was in pain, neighed, and began to run wildly. The wind whizzed past my ears.The blue hair is flying, like a cloud of splashed ink.There was determination and firmness on the girl's face, her eyes were only on the figure in white and brocade in front of her, she ran all the way into the tree-lined path with low shrubs, and she didn't slow down the horse at all. It's about to catch up! Lian Xin's eyes suddenly became very bright, holding the rein with one hand, and raised the other hand high, as if she wanted to pick off the crown of the bay red horse.But the moment his slender fingers touched the horse's mane, suddenly, the horse's front kick under his crotch kicked high, and with a loud neigh, he was thrown out violently.

"what--" The scenery in the woods was quickly reversed in front of her eyes, Lian Xin closed her eyes resignedly, thinking about the pain of falling off the horse and being trampled on by the horse's hooves--shattered to pieces!It seems that many things really cannot be said lightly, so soon, what I have said will be verified by myself—— However, at that moment, the expected pain did not come, and before she had time to react, a strong arm wrapped around her waist, stabilizing her flying figure in her arms, and then, a soft sound sounded beside her ear. Sighing lightly, "You can be so carefree even if you are not good at riding. Is it because you, Ama, can't get an official position, so you don't want to live..."

Lian Xin opened her eyes, and Yun Li was already in front of her. On that side, the bay red horse was panting and stopped under the tree, but her horse had already run away without knowing where to go.The young prince hugged her by the waist, and the close distance gave her the opportunity to look into his eyes, which were as shallow as glass, reflecting the sunlight in the forest, shining dazzlingly. "Thank you...thank you, my lord..." Steady her figure, she took a breath and said in shock. "If you can still talk, it proves that there is nothing wrong." Yun Li smiled warmly, let go of her gently while speaking, then picked up a silver hairpin scattered on the ground, and handed it back.

Lian Xin didn't pick it up, she supported the trembling body with the trunk of the tree, her legs were still a little weak, but instead she stretched out a hand to the man in front of her - a crimson mass was clenched in her fist, which was already pinched to the point of trembling. Withered, when the fingers were completely stretched, there was a crimson velvet flower in the palm, which was the accessory tied to the crown of the bay red horse. "My lord, the girl did it!" Lian Xin's breathing was uneven, and she was still panting, but on her slightly pale face, there was a smile, a little embarrassed, but that look was even brighter than the sunshine in the forest. Yun Li was startled, "You—" "My lord, my daughter has done it, please don't break my promise..." Lian Xin took a step forward, bent her body, and saluted dignifiedly and firmly. As the breeze blew, the wreaths on the blue floral gauze dress on the girl's body flicked lightly, making sporadic and soft sounds. Yun Li looked at her quietly for a long time, and in an instant, he took the rein of the horse, but said with a smile: "This king said, if you can catch up in the woods in the northern suburbs, I will listen to you. However, this place has passed It’s unreasonable for you to trespass on the palace without permission. I think you love your father dearly, so I won’t hold you accountable. You’d better go!” Even if you try your best to fight for many things, you still can't change your original intention in the face of big right and wrong.The behavior of giving and receiving in private is enough to prove the character of an official. No matter how filial she is, he can't show mercy in front of the national law. "My lord, the girl came up and just wanted to ask you a question!" In the forest, the wind suddenly calmed down. Jin Boot just took a step forward and stopped. "What do you want to ask?" "My daughter would like to ask, what should I do if I don't follow the trend of a person who is full of talent but has no way to serve the country in the face of the reality of the declining world?" Lian Xin raised her head, her eyes shining brightly. "It's time to go the right way." "The right way?" Lian Xin smiled at his back, but shook her head, and then shook her head again, "Does the lord know that Ahma...has been walking on this right way for more than ten years, but every year because there is no money to contribute to You are an official at the top, but you can’t get an appointment. The prince talked about the righteous way, but where did you go during the ten years of darkness in the court? Why didn’t you come out to uphold justice for the poor children of the world? It’s not many years since Ama Going to waste, now doing good, but you let him go back to the right path..." "The imperial court may be small, but it's not as dark and lawless as you said." Yunli turned around and looked into her eyes, "If the entire imperial court is colluding because of what you said, and the clean streams all over the world start to stop eating because of choking, what will happen? field?" "Since this is the case, is the prince going to give up on those who have struggled in waiting and persevering?" Lian Xin looked down at the falling flowers and leaves under her feet, she bit her lip with her white teeth, showing an expression of infinite sadness and unwillingness. Yunli paused. "The women of the people don't know the important affairs of the family and the country, but as the prince said, the right way--Ama, he has been waiting for more than ten years in despair, from a full-fledged prime of life to a gray-haired old age. If he is really the one who is full of pockets, People who speculate will never wait until this time, right? So Minnv implored the prince not to obliterate his talent just because of one incident, give him a fair chance, and give countless underprivileged children a chance... " As the lotus steps moved lightly, under the skirt, a pair of whitewashed embroidered shoes were exposed. The toe of the shoes was frayed and looked very shabby, but the steps were firm, the voice fell to the ground, and the delicate girl knelt in front of him on one knee.The appearance of bowing his head, exuding a touch of heroism, is actually quite a bit of the style of a Manchurian woman before entering the customs. "Do you know how many underappreciated people in the world are unable to achieve their wishes throughout their lives." Yun Li looked at her for a long time, then suddenly pursed his lips and smiled softly, "Your Ma has a good daughter." The wind breathes, and the leaves move. The shadows of the whirling trees sprinkled all over the ground, reflecting the unique orange brilliance of the sun, making it brighter and warmer.It was two o'clock in Shenshi, and it was the time when the captain of the Jiumen Admiral's Mansion was out of the city for inspection.The time was delayed, and the young prince was not angry, he just watched the slender figure leave the ancient road in the northern suburbs. Only then did Yuan Shou come out from the depths of the forest. As early as after Lian Xin rode his horse, he hurried back to the mansion to lead another horse, and then used the fastest speed to catch up with the two of them, but he didn't dare to disturb him, and followed him not far or near, and at the same time, he kept the conversation out of the way. Listen to it. "Are the gifts from everywhere still at the teacher's house?" Yun Li kept watching the direction of Lian Xin's departure, without looking back, and only casually said to the person behind him. Yuan Shou nodded, and said: "Some time ago, Xiao Lizi came to report that before Lord Shangshu elected officials, gifts from all over the place were piled up in the storage room without moving. Those things were thrown into Houhai, let alone touched. I thought they would all be cleaned up in two days, so Xiao Lizi came here to ask the master what he meant." "After you go back, you go there to pick out the pearls sent by Niu Hulu's mansion and send them back. For the rest, follow the teacher's advice." Yuan Shou was startled, and he couldn't help hesitatingly said: "Then about the new appointment..." Only then did he know that there was a reason to return the gift he sent over—then, does the girl's request also have an impact on the selection of officials in the Ministry of Rites. "Originally, two of the Dianyi of the fourth grade were serving at the same time. Tomorrow, you will send the transfer book to the teacher's house for him to have a look at. Then, add the name of Niuhulu Lingzhu as well." "Master really wants to help her?" When Yun Li heard this, a smile appeared in his eyes, "You don't think it's right?" Yuan Shou was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice: "I dare not. It's just that the master is so intelligent, how could he not guess that the girl must have known that the master would leave the mansion to go to the nine-door admiral's yamen at two o'clock in Xu time, so she deliberately Arguing with the guard at the door..." Although he is not as respected as the Emperor Ninth Five-Year, by virtue of his status as Prince Guo, it is not something that ordinary people can see, especially the family members of unsuccessful officials.Not only did the girl get to meet her, but she also won the opportunity to clarify her wishes and prayers one by one. How could she not say it? She was quite scheming! "My lord has always hated those corrupt officials the most, especially the emperor's disciples. They should keep themselves clean. But this time, why do you only help her..." Yuan Shou's eyes showed a trace of worry.With a red mouth and white teeth, her words are unfounded, who knows if the facts are really as she said?If that Ling Zhu is a greedy man, wouldn't the master be taking the trouble by doing so! "Just give her a chance." Give her a chance, and at the same time, give yourself. Yun Li looked at the winding and long ancient road in the northern suburbs, with a smile on his face, but his gaze gradually drifted away, becoming deep and blurred, "Don't you think she looks like a person?" When Yuanshou heard this, several images suddenly flashed in his mind. After a while, he couldn't help lowering his head, and said in a cautious voice: "After the master said this, the slave really remembered it. Could it be that the master thought... But when the slave looked at it just now, then The stubbornness of the girl is not only similar to that person, but also to the master!" When Lian Xin returned home, Niu Hulu Lingzhu was still groggy and unconscious.The doctor in Huichuntang prescribed prescriptions, Lianrui grasped and boiled the medicine according to the prescription, but she vomited after drinking it, and couldn't feed it into her mouth at all.Guarjia Xue took care of her all afternoon without touching her feet, and Ling Zhu covered her body in sweat under the quilt. After tossing for several hours, she was finally able to sleep peacefully. The doctor said it was caused by Qi depression. Perennial emotional depression leads to liver failure and poor circulation of Qi and blood.If the long-term depression is incomprehensible, qi stagnation and blood stasis will form and accumulate in the abdomen.For example, many unsuccessful scholars are pedantic and cautious, and it is self-evident when they think about this matter. At the slightest, they will suffer from Qi disease and blood, and their impulses and duties will not be adjusted. At the worst, they will die of depression. The mother and daughter were all terrified, and kept watch for two days and two nights without leaving.Ling Zhucai vomited blood frequently at the beginning, and then became lethargic and lethargic.The next day, in the middle of the night, there was no more sleep talking, and the soup and medicine could be fed.In this way, until the dawn of the third day, the situation finally improved. At this moment, the time of day has just passed, and the mist that filled the courtyard has long since dissipated.The thin petals of several peach trees in the garden are stained with dew, trembling in the wind, and a faint fragrance of flowers floats in through the window lattice, which makes people feel refreshed. Lian Rui put on a coat, leaned on the desk, and fell asleep exhaustedly.Guerjia Xuexin twisted a towel in the copper basin, spread it on Ling Zhu's forehead, turned around and withdrew her hand, and the skirt was gently held. "Master, you are awake!" Ling Zhu woke up, fell asleep and coughed up blood for two days and nights, the moment Yoyo woke up, opened his eyelids, and saw Guerjia Xuexin's haggard and pale face at a glance—red and swollen eyes, deep-set eye sockets, but at this moment Because of his sobriety, he was so surprised that he shed tears again. "Xue Xin, I'm sorry for you..." With a sore heart, he supported the bed under him, trying to support himself and sit up.However, I have been seriously ill for three days, and the water and rice have not been eaten, so how can I still have strength?As soon as he exerted strength, he fell back weakly. Xue Xin hurried over to help. "It's useless, I'm so useless!" Ling Zhu closed his eyes, with tears running down the corners of his eyes. "Master, don't do this," Guerjia Xuexin's eye circles turned red again, but forced back the tears, wiped his eyes, and smiled at him, "I have survived for so many years , why should you care about the present moment. As long as the family lives together and lives well, as long as they are safe and healthy, there is nothing that cannot be given up!" "Xue Xin, I'm not reconciled!" Ling Zhu was lying on the bed, clutching the quilt tightly with one hand, and beating the bed board with the other hand excitedly, "It's been a cold window for more than ten years, and I've waited hard for more than ten years, but even now It’s not enough for a genuine official position! Not to mention all these things, but this time, our Lian’er was involved. Braving the icy cold water, I managed to gather pearls, but I lost all of them because of my incompetence! How can I be in love, and what face do I have to live in this world?" "master--" "Ama!" The sound of porcelain breaking was accompanied by several exclamations and crying.Niu Hulu Lianxin stepped into the housing estate with a medicine bowl in her hand, and what she saw was Ling Zhu beating his chest, stomping his feet, picking up a broken teacup, and about to cut his wrists. Guerjia Xuexin was terrified, and rushed to grab it, but accidentally cut her finger.Lianrui woke up from her sleep, before she could understand what happened, she saw Eniang holding Ama's arm tightly with her bloodied hand, the blood rubbing against the front of her clothes, dyeing a large swath of bright red. Niu Hulu Lingzhu was stunned, and after a long while, he hugged his wife guiltily and distressedly, and cried loudly. "Excuse me, is it Lord Niu Hulu's mansion?" At this moment, outside the housing estate, there was a knock on the door. The room was in chaos, with broken porcelain all over the floor, spilled soup, and even the bedding was pulled off. Niu Hulu Lingzhu and Guerjia Xuexin raised their heads with teary eyes, not knowing what it was like tonight Xi.Lian Xin sighed, and quickly asked Lian Rui to open the door, while she stepped out of the house and closed all the doors and windows. Outside the gate of the mansion, there were three men who looked like servants. The appearance is very strange, but he is extremely respectful and courteous, he is self-cultivated and straight, and his gestures are unmatched, which is not comparable to that of ordinary people in the market. "You are--" Niuhulu Lianrui tilted her head and looked at them suspiciously, but one of them bowed to her politely, and then took out a tray covered with a red cloth soft cloth and handed it to her. "My master ordered the servants to return this box to Niu Hulu's eldest daughter." In the tray, there is a lacquered ink brocade box, depicting the pattern of a kiss, luxurious and elegant, it looks like a royal thing.Lian Rui was young and innocent, ignorant of worldly affairs, so she anxiously opened it in front of the three of them, and inside the box was a huge shiny pearl fixed with gold and silver threads. "Hey, is this the one my sister picked?" Lian Rui couldn't help covering her mouth and exclaiming in surprise. At this time, another person handed her a roll of books, "My master said, this book is for Lord Niu Hulu, but it must also be given to the eldest daughter of Lord Niu Hulu. When Miss Niu Hulu sees it, she will I understand. I will trouble you to pass it on for me." Lian Rui stared blankly at the three people in front of her, she didn't quite understand, but she nodded obediently. The visitor immediately bowed his body and said goodbye. When the three of them walked away, Lian Rui closed the door of the mansion with her things in her hands, and then opened the book wrapped in blue silk to look at it, but she suddenly found that there was a line of simple regular script in the document, which read "Niuhulu·Ling" Zhu's name taboo, as well as the new appointment official position, and all the corresponding official duties, he couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise and joy: "My God, is this really the imperial court's appointment letter?" The voice attracted two people in the room, Guerjia Xuexin helped Ling Zhu step out of the threshold, "Rui'er, what appointment did you just say?" "Ama, the imperial court's letter of appointment has come down, and there is Ama's name on the position of the fourth-rank Dianyi! Ama has been righted!" Niu Hulu Lingzhu looked at the booklet in Lianrui's hand in disbelief, such a precious scarf, hot red book cover, strange but familiar fonts—things that have appeared countless times in his imagination, and now It was so real in front of my eyes that I felt like I was in a dream. "Quick...show it to Ama..." Lianrui handed it over with tears in her eyes, Ling Zhu stretched out a trembling hand, took it, held it in his palm, rubbed it for a long time, was so excited that he was speechless. "master--" Ling Zhu held Guerjia Xuexin's hand tightly, looking at each other speechlessly, with tears in his eyes, "I don't know which high-ranking official I have received the grace from, so I must thank you, thank you very much. Ruier , can the person who delivered the item report the location?" Lianrui thought for a while, and said honestly: "They just said they obeyed the master's orders, but they didn't mention where they came from. Ah, by the way, they talked about the daughter, they should be talking about sister, saying that these two things must be Hand it over to my sister first!" After finishing speaking, she let out an "ah", covered her mouth and said, "I forgot about it, I should show my sister the purpose first!" At this moment, Lian Xin had just finished picking up the broken porcelain pieces in the housing estate, stepped out of the threshold, and saw the eyes of the old couple who supported each other cast on her - the tears on Ama's face were not dry yet, but she was full of gratitude and love. Distressed, but Eniang's eyes were a little difficult to understand, with a touch of uneasiness and a touch of sadness. "Ama, Er Niang, the person who ordered this book should be the Seventeenth Prince." Lian Xin said quietly. Niu Hulu Lingzhu was taken aback for a moment, he never thought it would be that unattainable prince, "The Seventeenth Prince...Prince Guo? The person who is responsible for selecting nuclear officials this time?" Lian Xin smiled and nodded. The pearl was indeed dedicated to the official in charge of the appointment, but it was not given to Prince Guo, but was sent directly to the residence of the teacher of the Seventeenth Prince—Shangshu A Ling'a of the Li Fan Academy.Aling'ah has always had a reputation of being honest and upright, Ling Zhu was sweating coldly before giving the gift, but the family servant in the house accepted it without hesitation, and Ling Zhu felt even more chilled and hurt.However, at this time, no matter what, it was Prince Guo who personally gave the order for himself—— "God has eyes! Finally, there is a prince with discerning eyes, and it is not in vain for me to persevere for more than ten years!" Ling Zhu looked up to the sky and sighed, tears streaming down his face.Guerjia Xuexin supported him, but looked at Lian Xin hesitantly, just about to open her mouth to say something, but she saw Lian Xin shook her head slightly at herself, and made a silent movement. When Ling Zhu was in a coma, this stubborn daughter had gone to find Prince Guo, and Guerjia Xuexin knew it well.Moreover, how important is the appointment of the imperial court, how can it be easily changed?If it is really because of the daughter, then what kind of request can make a dignified prince change his order? In the middle of the night, Guerjia Xuexin still came to Lianxin's bedroom, took her hand, and said worriedly after a long time: "Lian'er, tell Er Niang honestly, did you promise Prince Guo something?" Lian Xin looked at the woman with frosty temples, stretched out her hand, and tucked the hanging hair to her ear, "Why does Er Niang ask such a question?" "Lian'er, Er Niang understands you best. She is usually gentle and pure, but she has an unyielding persistence in her bones. She often decides on one thing, no matter how difficult it is, she will never turn back. This time, if you hadn't agreed What are the conditions over there, how could your Ama's letter of appointment be delivered so easily?" Lian Xin raised her eyes, she didn't expect that Er Niang, who usually lived in seclusion, would be so sharp and penetrating, she couldn't help turning her eyes away, avoiding that scorching gaze, "The court's selection of officials should have been strictly reviewed and Considering that the reason for the letter of appointment is that Ama's ability and qualifications are really superior among the candidates. After a long time, she finally stood out, and it shouldn't have anything to do with me. What's more, I really I went to the Seventeenth Prince, but it was just a plea, I didn't promise anything, and he didn't make any request..." "real?" Lian Xin rubbed the back of Guerjia Xuexin's hand. The skin on it was rough and chapped due to years of washing and lack of maintenance, "Emiang must trust her daughter. In any case, the letter of appointment saved Ama's life." At the same time, he has realized his lifelong dream. Erniang and Ruier will no longer have to do laundry and darning for others. From now on, our whole family will live a better life." The flickering candlelight illuminated the girl's pretty cheek.It was so bright and fresh, like a bright moon outside the window, and she hid in the clouds in embarrassment.However, the strength on his face is not what a girl of this age should have.Guerjia Xuexin had a sore nose, and gently hugged her into her arms, tears streaming down her eyes uncontrollably. The mansions of the royal relatives and relatives are all built on the shore of Shichahai. Facing Ping'an Street, they are all courtyard houses with scattered gray walls and blue tiles. Lacquer pillars and cornices, Su-style colored paintings and stone-carved gate piers, etc., create a simple, elegant, simple and typical Qing Dynasty royal style. The two sides of the street are quiet and spacious, with shades of green willows. Usually, there are few cars, horses and pedestrians passing by. The road is flat and clean, and even the fallen leaves are cleaned neatly.The sunshine of late spring sprinkled down softly, sprinkled on those layered blue tiles and cornices, shining a layer of blurred luster. When Lian Xin stood in front of Prince Guo's mansion for the second time, it was completely different from her first forcible entry. "Girl please!" The vermilion mansion door was opened with a creak, revealing a lotus-patterned screen door screen wall and brick-carved ancient beasts to block the sight of idlers and at the same time highlight the momentum and style of the inner house.Yuan Shou personally led the way for her at the door, and the two people who were in charge of guarding were the two people he had met before. When they saw her, they were taken aback for a moment, and then immediately nodded and bowed, fearing that the etiquette was not thorough and there would be the slightest neglect. Lian Xin tied up her skirt, Shi Shiran stepped into the mansion. This is the mansion built in the later period of Emperor Kangxi. Part of it still uses the exquisite craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty, with a regular layout and a courtyard of suites;Yuan Shou led her through two spacious doors with hanging flowers, and after a short walk, she walked through a hand-painted corridor and walked to Xiyuan. The nuns in charge had already been waiting for a long time. There are two moon doors on both sides of the bedroom, and a white wall in the middle.In early summer, the vines and wisterias are all in bloom, and a large sea of ​​purple flowers is laid out unscrupulously, and a strong floral fragrance evaporates, just like being in a dream. Lian Xin walked all the way, keeping her head down all the time, without even taking a second look, she came to a few nuns, leaned back slightly, and made a dignified salute. "This is Ermo, the stewardess of the palace, you can mention anything to her." After Yuanshou finished speaking, he waved his hand to make the maids sweeping the garden retreat. Lian Xin raised her face, and in front of her stood a woman with a dignified face. She was the same age as Er Niang, and her figure was slightly similar, but her demeanor was completely different.The corners of the eyes are slightly turned up, and there is a mole on the wing of the nose. It seems that he is not a good character to get along with. "Hello Ermo." The old woman called Ermo raised her eyelids and waved her hands, and the maids and women behind her all surrounded her. They are all the old nuns serving in the mansion, looking at her carefully at this moment, she is very beautiful - I don't know if it is because of walking a lot, or because of embarrassment, her cheeks are slightly flushed, but they are more and more blooming like a hibiscus flower; She was wearing a blue floral skirt, single cloth trousers, and old but clean embroidered cloth shoes. She just stood there, simple and clean, pretty and charming. "No wonder the master wants to lead her into the mansion. This girl is already unbelievably beautiful at such a young age. If she grows up a few more years, she won't be able to compare with all the kiln sisters in the city!" After a few maids led him into the dormitory, one of them joked in a low voice, and the other nuns laughed. Yuan Shou frowned, and scolded: "Don't talk nonsense! This lady will be the lady of the house in the future, and she will be raised by Princess! It's easy to take care of you, just be a bit slow, and see if the master won't screw your heads!" After all, he was the first-class steward in the mansion, and when he said a word, everyone shrank their necks and fell silent, and dispersed angrily.Ermo stood where she was, with an unchanging neither salty nor light expression on her face. "Where did that person come from? What's his last name?" Facing her, Yuan Shou felt a little respectful, and said a surname in a low voice: "Niuhulu." Ermo raised her eyebrows and said: "That's the old name of Shangsanqi. But I look at it, but I don't look like the princess of a family in Xianghuangqi. I have never seen the master bring any girl back before. Why, For the first time, you picked up a treasure left by the sea?" "It's a long story, and even I can't figure out the meaning of the master." Yuan Shou glanced in the direction of the housing estate, "It's just that the identity is relatively simple, she is the daughter of the fourth-rank Dianyi who was just promoted, and her family background is weak , is a family that has long since fallen in the Shangsanqi.” "Fourth grade?" Ermo shook her head, a mere Dianyi's daughter was about to be invited into the mansion to be raised by her, "According to my master's temperament, I don't even like those cousins ​​who are usually close to the concubine. Is there really something special..." Yuan Shou also shook his head, expressing that he did not know. While the two stewards were talking, several maidservants had already prepared wooden barrels and hot water in the housing estate. Behind the double-sided embroidered screen of tulle, treasured towels and silk, fragrant flowers and warm water, and hot smoke rising slowly, filling the huge bedroom with a layer of white mist.The door closed behind her, Lian Xin walked over and let the servant girl undress her. There was nothing left of the simple skirt and trousers. Lian Xin stood with her shoulders in the hazy water vapor, soft and thin.