Chapter 39 Chapter 39 Jealousy

As far as Yangzhou is concerned, it has been a scenic spot since ancient times.It is said that fireworks go down to Yangzhou in March, but if you miss March, the winter scenery has many unique features. The weather was fine, the sky was clear and blue.Walk along the lakeside, turn south, and cross the small stone bridge. If it is summer, you can see a river of lotus flowers that can't be seen at the end.But at this moment, there are only endless lotus leaves left, with ocher-red leaves that are slightly curled, with water droplets rolling on them, flickering, transparent and dazzling. Zheng Wan was wearing an apricot yellow pleated cotton skirt, flying gracefully in front of her like a gorgeous butterfly.Lian Xin and Li Wei watched from behind, both said that although it was a cold day, she didn't feel cold.

"Fourth Master, Quyuan Fenghe is in front of you!" "Look, fourth master, that's Hexiangfang, let's go and have a seat!" "Fourth Lord..." Jiao Didi's shouts echoed in her ears one after another, Lian Xin looked at the two people walking in front, wondering why he insisted on letting herself follow.Rather than watching the little girl bouncing around, it would be better to stay at ease in the warm courtyard. Feeling extremely bored, the person in front turned around and looked at her, his black eyes were shining brightly, seeing his impatient expression in his eyes.

Lian Xin blushed, and pouted towards him in embarrassment, which meant that she wanted to go back. Yinzhen wanted to reach out to touch her cheek, and then pinch her, but at this moment Zheng Wan just happened to take his arm, and walked forward shyly, regardless of the defense between men and women.Lian Xin saw the faint impatience and depression in his eyebrows, and suddenly felt that she was actually quite comfortable, after all, she didn't have to deal with that energetic little girl. Lian Xin felt that if she hadn't been to Jiangnan, she would never have seen this side of him—as the Ninth Five-Year Master, there were also hardships and helplessness.Just like at this moment, never thought that the majestic emperor had to perfunctory, sacrifice his time and energy, and even accompany others in a hypocritical manner in order to investigate the case.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, she won't be able to go shopping for too long." Li Wei saw a look of loneliness on her face, thinking that she was unhappy because she saw the emperor with Zheng Wan, so he said. When Lian Xin heard the words, she turned her eyes and smiled at him. This smile was as bright as a spring flower, and it made Li Wei's eyes dim, and his eyes looked like a budding stalk, bright and clear, even the most beautiful woman in the Xinghuayanyu Building would be overshadowed by it. It took Li Wei a long time to come back to his senses, secretly thinking that this lady is so special, no wonder the emperor held her in his palm, he really has the capital.

The weather in the south of the Yangtze River can change as soon as it is said.The sky was still clear before, but it became cloudy in an instant. Li Wei really hit the mark. It won't take too long to walk around, because it will rain soon.The few people couldn't stay longer, so they found a teahouse nearby, and it happened to be lunch time at this moment, Li Wei ordered some exquisite refreshments with the waiter, and then went out to do some business by himself. The elegantly furnished small room, in the innermost room, will not be disturbed by passing guests.After taking a seat, several plates of dried fruit were served immediately, and the freshly brewed tea was still steaming.

Lian Xin was a little hungry, waiting for the snacks to come to the table, but the other two didn't move, and she didn't move.And at this time, Yinzhen took a piece for Zheng Wan.Zheng Wan immediately blushed, and her brows were even more delighted. When the Ninth Five Lord gave her food, her whole heart was about to fly. Seeing that she had finally started, Lian Xin picked up her chopsticks and began to eat. After a few rounds of dishes, the sky outside became clear, and after the cold rain, the weather became a bit colder. Lian Xin wore a lot of clothes, which was fine, but Zheng Wan couldn't, so I picked up the lightest and thinnest dress before coming here. Yes, the weather was warm and sunny earlier, but now the weather has changed, and even my shoulders are trembling.Seeing this, Xu Zhen said in a low voice: "You are indeed wearing too little clothes, I will take you back later, drink some ginger soup, go to the cold, so as not to get sick."

Zheng Wan originally wanted to go to the Liyuan to listen to the music, but when he said that, she nodded reluctantly.It was really cold, so I folded my arms and waited for Su Peisheng's carriage to arrive, so I quickly got in it.Then he lifted the curtain, looked at the handsome figure under the carriage, and reluctantly said: "Tomorrow Wan'er wears more, Fourth Master wants Wan'er to accompany him." With a smile on his lips, Yinzhen waved his hand towards her. Su Peisheng got impatient for a long time. Seeing this, he quickly asked the coachman to raise his whip, and the carriage galloped away.

When the carriage disappeared from sight, the two looked at each other, feeling relieved. "Where are you going next?" Lian Xin asked. In fact, she really wanted to go back to another hospital, everyone left and the play was over.Even the actors who made their debut in full bloom, it's time for the curtain call.Yinzhen took her hand at this time, squeezed her palm with his fingers, and said with a smile: "The people following have not dispersed, and now is not the time." Ever since they stepped into Yangzhou, their trailing eyes have never been broken.Lian Xin sighed, thinking why this group of people don't know how tired they are, when they are eating lunch, the smell is so delicious, aren't those people hungry?Still following in turns, several groups of people rotate, it is really harder than the patrolling guards in Miyagi.

"Then do you want to get rid of them?" Lian Xin asked, subconsciously wanting to look back. Yinzhen stretched out his hand to pull her head, turned her face to him, and rubbed her bun along the way, "They followed, they just wanted to get clues, if they get rid of it now, it won't be fun in the future, how about Take them around." Lian Xin was startled for a moment, but didn't understand. Yinzhen looked at her with a smile, "There are many interesting places in Yangzhou City. It's your first time here, so I'll take you there." Lian Xin regained her spirits immediately and nodded.

The two intertwined their fingers, and did not take a carriage, but just walked along the street.She has never been to Yangzhou, but he is familiar with it, but he has only heard of the lively market place, but has never been there.No matter where the two of them went, they had a very pleasant stroll.She didn't go to the famous places, because Lian Xin wanted to leave it to the little girl from the Zheng family in a few days, so she left the good scenery behind. After visiting the Long Street in this way, I listened to a piece of Pingtan in a teahouse, had some refreshments, and then caught up with the night market in Yangzhou City.Back in the other courtyard, it was already dark.

Jiang Tingxi and Tian Wenjing are waiting in the study with the memorials delivered in the past few days.Yinzhen took Lian Xin's hand and kissed her on the forehead, telling her to rest first. Lian Xin looked at his back, looked at him, and suddenly felt very warm and at ease in her heart.I just walked around all day, and I'm already exhausted, but it seems that he still has endless power, which can be used to bear and take care of.Perhaps, it is this power that supports the great Qing Dynasty, supports the magnificent and luxurious palace, and at the same time supports the livelihood of the common people all over the world. On the following fourth day, fifth day, sixth day, seventh day... I took Zheng Wan for a full five days, and almost visited the entire city of Yangzhou, asking for a lottery in Daming Temple, Geyuan and Heyuan. Enjoying the scenery, paying tribute to Guazhou Ancient Ferry, eating Yangzhou snacks by the Slender West Lake—the number of accompanying guards and servants gradually decreased to a few. On the sixth day, the little girl of the Zheng family fell ill. There is no other reason, it is because of bad food. As a result, I was supposed to go to the octagonal building for dinner on the 15th, but it was changed to the 18th.Zheng Wan nestled in the dormitory, while drinking bitter medicine, she counted the itinerary with Zheng Weili for the past few days, and how considerate and gentle the emperor treated her, and even thought about going back to the palace with the emperor in the future, conferring prize In the future, if she can't go home, her grandfather Zheng Weili must go to the capital to see her more often. And during the few days when Zheng Wan was ill, the other courtyard was not idle. Apart from placing the bought girl in the Xinghua Yanyu Building, a lotus pond was also opened up for fish farming.I bought a lot of fish at the flower market recently, but I don’t want to keep them in the house, so I need warm water from the source. Therefore, Zheng Weili specially called Lu Jian to look for skilled craftsmen from Yangzhou city to please the emperor.Lu Jian greeted Zhang Weiliang, Li Chunfang and others, and they were very busy with this matter for several days. Early in the morning, there were not many official affairs in the Jiangdu County Yamen, and a few civil officials who came earlier began to gossip.The topic of conversation is nothing more than the recent situation of the imperial court sending people to check the disaster victims and tax collection.A slender chief secretary said that the mansion of Mr. Zheng Weili and Zheng Ge was full of people recently, and officials from Jiangnan, big and small, all came to pay a visit.Those who don't come by themselves will also send doormen to deliver gifts.It's really enviable.The people next to him nodded, and they all said that it would be better to come to Yangzhou to burn incense than to go to Yangzhou, for such a former important official of the imperial court, there is a door, there is a passage, nothing can't be done. Everyone suddenly remembered that Zheng's family spent more money on family banquets, which was more than Jiangdu County's annual taxes, and they couldn't help sighing again.Unexpectedly, before the words were finished, the county magistrate walked in behind him. The county magistrate, Chen Biyan, just turned forty-five this year, and after a few years, he is still a Zhima official from the seventh rank.The chief bookkeeper and the recorder hurriedly put on smiling faces and came over to say hello.Mr. Chen glanced at everyone up and down, and said angrily: "What time is it, and you are still chatting here, if someone listens to it, be careful of your errands!" Dong Fang, the magistrate of the county, has a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and has no great skills, except for being proficient in flattering and flattering, he is good at making money.Hearing this, he somewhat speculated, "My lord, haven't all our presents been sent to Mr. Zheng Ge? Are you still afraid that he won't be able to keep us?" "I'm afraid it's hard to say about this matter." The people in the Yamen Office couldn't help but look at each other, the head secretary Cheng Wenyuan rolled his eyes, and said cautiously: "Master, are you afraid that he can keep our Jiangdu County's three-acre land, but he can't keep the people in Jiangdu County?" Chen Biyan looked up at him, but said nothing. Dong Fang rubbed his chin, frowned and said, "My lord, in my opinion, both Zhou Sheng and Zhang Yuanqing are dead, and there is no proof of their deaths, so who can say anything else? Besides, how many officials in the imperial court can't die in a year?" , I haven’t seen any investigations.” Chen Biyan glared at him, "You can also say that Zhou and Zhang are dead, where did they die? Isn't it in Yangzhou City! And that Zheng Yi, a majestic inspector, also died, and died in the Jiangdu County. You said that if the superiors send people down to investigate, the first ones will not be able to attack me!" Cheng Wenyuan's eyelids trembled, and he said in a low voice: "Zheng Yi died at the hands of the mob. Didn't the master catch a batch and kill another batch? Anyway, those who died unjustly have already died unjustly, and Jiangdu County is still yours." In the world, if you don’t speak, no one dares to talk too much.” Chen Biyan glanced at him, lowered his face, and remained silent. "If you are still worried, or else, even the one in the prison will be included..." Dong Fang came over and made a gesture. When Chen Biyan saw it, there was a hint of viciousness in his eyes, but he raised his hand and slapped Dong Fang in an instant, "It's not enough, is it? Three officials died one after another. If he doesn't understand If he is dead, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep the black hat of the seventh-rank county magistrate." "Master, calm down, master, calm down." Dong Fang hurriedly covered his face and admitted his mistake. Chen Biyan stroked his beard, and said in a deep thought: "Kill, you can't kill, but you can't let him live like this. Go, find some people, and do it well..." "Little one understands." The octagonal building is extremely lively at the moment.Earlier, the magistrate sent someone to order that a distinguished guest was coming.The shopkeeper specially vacated the entire third floor, prepared good wine and good food, and ordered the waiter to wipe the tables over and over again, warm the wine again and again, and waited for the guests to be welcomed. welcome. The carriage from the other courtyard departs from the mansion in the morning, and it will arrive at Sishi at the latest.According to the announced time, the shopkeeper was looking forward to it, but there was no sign of anyone for most of the day.At this time, someone from the magistrate came to communicate, and the group went to the Slender West Lake first, and they were able to come over while talking. Bajiaolou is a very famous restaurant in Yangzhou City. The chef is retired from the palace, and he is good at Hunan cuisine.Usually, people stop and linger, and they can still smell the spicy fragrance from inside.Those who come here on weekdays are all high-ranking officials and dignitaries, not to taste dishes, but to taste their reputation.Lu Jian thought, the majestic ninth-five-year-old has never eaten any delicacies in the palace, so he didn't dare to be sloppy, not only appointed the Octagonal Tower, but also ordered several chefs to be transferred from Xiangzhenzhai and Jiqingfang. Not a moment later, a gorgeous carriage stopped in front of the octagonal building. The curtain of the car was slowly opened, and a stunning beauty came out from the inside. She was sprinkled with gold and red soft cotton skirt, and she was dressed up beautifully. The skirt was decorated with hundreds of butterflies. It's like being alive. Everyone's eyes were immediately drawn away, and they held their breath, only to see her looking towards where she came from.Not long after, another carriage arrived. The coachman drove very steadily, as if he was afraid of bumping the distinguished guests inside.When the carriage stopped firmly in front of the octagonal building, it was still a woman who came out. Different from the one in front, this woman was wearing a white cotton skirt, a water-colored embroidered scarf, water-colored soft smoke, and long hair like ink. The halo of the cage, but there is no hairpin.After getting out of the carriage, he bowed his head respectfully, approached the curtain and whispered softly before opening the curtain. The bright sunlight rolled along the curtains of the car, illuminating the people who came out for a moment.Wearing a cloud brocade ink satin embroidered robe, the inlay is the best ice satin, and the material is dark pattern embroidered silk.The handsome and flawless face is naturally domineering and powerful, and his gestures are full of dignity and elegance. The shopkeeper of the octagonal building came out to meet him personally, knelt under the steps, bowed and kowtowed. Yinzhen nodded slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. At this time, a servant had already come up with a precious tufted red carpet, and when he threw it forward, the red carpet rolled away until it reached the big floor of the octagonal building. the door. Such a grand and gorgeous appearance opened the eyes of the people of Yangzhou City.The people present were stunned, and even the shopkeeper of the octagonal building was dumbfounded. By the time they realized it, the group had already stepped onto the second floor. "As soon as the wine is warmed, the food will be served immediately." The shopkeeper nodded and bowed, for fear of being slighted.Yinzhen nodded, and with a casual move, Lian Xin stepped forward knowingly, dismissed the rest of the staff, and went downstairs with the shopkeeper.After reaching the first floor, he took out a purse from his sleeve, which was heavy and full of gold. "This is a tip for you. Our master likes to be clean. After the food is served, no one else needs to serve him. In addition, don't let anyone go up to the third floor." Lian Xin's voice was calm, and while speaking, she had already handed over the purse.The shopkeeper of the octagonal building is also a seasoned person, he thought of the magistrate's explanation of being a good servant, and he didn't dare to neglect in the slightest, he smiled all over his face, and went down with the reward. The third floor is very clean. It's not like the private room in the teahouse in Quyuan Fenghe, but the whole floor is filled with mahogany tables and chairs, and it's also neat and clean.Looking down along the railing on the upper floor, you can also see the bustling street, rows of corner towers in the distance, and the vast sea of ​​smoke on the Slender West Lake. "Why do I always feel that there are extraordinarily many vendors on the street today?" Yinzhen squinted, and as far as he could see was the bustling ten-mile long street downstairs. Zheng Wan was sitting opposite him, looking down along his line of sight, compared to other places, there were indeed more people on the street downstairs.The road when we came here was still flat and wide, but the front of the octagonal building was full of stalls one after another, such as candy figurines, cakes, steamed buns, candied haws... all kinds of things, dazzling.The sellers didn't shout or look around, as if they were afraid that others would buy them. "It's really a lot!" After she finished speaking, she poured two cups of tea and handed them over with a charming smile, "Fourth Master, forget about those people who are out of reach, drink some tea to moisten your throat first." He withdrew his gaze, picked up the cup, and brought it to his lips to take a sip. Although the tea is good, it is not the best quality, no matter how you drink it, you will not be able to taste it. At this moment, footsteps sounded on the stairs, but it was the staff from the Octagonal Building who came up with refined dishes one after another.On the table, there are all kinds of Hunan cuisine first, followed by Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, and occasionally a few West Lake snacks.The color, aroma, and taste are not as good as those of the luxurious palaces, but they are also unique. He picked up his chopsticks and picked up a bird’s nest anchovies shrimp. It was spicy at the entrance, and it was crispy. unusual." "Fourth Master, do you want to boil a pot of wine?" "There's no need for wine, let's have a pot of tea instead." Lian Xin raised her eyes and met his deep eyes.In a blink of an eye, he leaned back knowingly and walked down the stairs. The shopkeeper was waiting for an order, and when he saw someone coming down from upstairs, he nodded and bowed his head to ask if he had any orders.Lian Xin looked back at the upstairs, and said lightly: "The tea in your house is not to the master's taste. The master ordered to prepare the Dragon Well before the rain, soak it in the best Longshan spring water, and serve it with peony nectar. , Dried chrysanthemum petals. Hurry up and prepare.” At first glance, the shopkeeper heard that there were two big ones, "Girl, there are Longjing wells before the rain, but the Longshan spring water, peony nectar, and dried chrysanthemum petals... need to be specially collected. The front and back are the fastest, and at least one is needed." Time!" "Since it's going to take so long, why haven't you prepared yet?" Lian Xin looked impatient, and after speaking, she turned her head and was about to go upstairs.The shopkeeper was in a dilemma, but he dared not refuse.But I agreed, but I was afraid that I would not be able to prepare, so I stood there and stamped my feet anxiously. After a while, I saw Lian Xin pacing back again, with crooked eyes, "My master is not a harsh person. How about this, I will lend you the carriage we came here, and the servants will follow. Wait When you arrive at Longshan Spring, prepare the spring water, nectar, and flower petals, and if the master is satisfied, he will give you a reward." The shopkeeper was taken aback for a while, he didn't understand her meaning for a long time, but he didn't dare to ask more, and nodded obediently. Longshan Spring is a well-known spring in Yangzhou.Its place is in Jiangdu County. Starting from the Octagonal Tower, if the footsteps are faster, it will take two hours to go back and forth.But the carriage was different, especially the horse was a galloping horse, which was specially used by the post station to deliver news. Now it was transferred here and tied to a magnificent carriage, which was overkill. The coachman drove very steadily in the city, but when he left the city, it was as if he had lost the rein. In less than half an hour, he arrived at Zhao Yuan. Longshan Spring is in Zhao Garden.After passing the Zhao family ancestral hall, walking along the path, you can see the stone foundation built step by step, and the carriage can no longer go forward.The few people who got out of the car, except for the two servants around them, were the staff of the Octagonal Building.The guy has to watch the car and can't leave.Before leaving, the servant in Tsing Yi took out a piece of silver, stuffed it into the waiter's sleeve, and whispered again.The man was elated and nodded hurriedly. Longshan Spring is opposite to the Linglong Flower Pavilion. From a distance, the spring water may be deep or shallow, and one part is thicker than the other. The two servants looked in a hurry, seeing no one around, they passed Longshan Spring without stopping.After passing through the Moon Gate, the eyes suddenly opened up. The unobstructed stone bridge connects the blue-gray stone road outside the yard. At the end of the road, there is already a simple carriage waiting. When Yinzhen helped Lian Xin to sit in the carriage, the driver didn't say anything, just whipped the horse and ran south. Longshan Spring is in Jiangdu County, only one or two hundred miles away from Jiangdu County Prison.On this trip, he used one trick to move flowers and trees, and one trick to escape the shell, deceiving people's eyes and ears, just to meet a person in Jiangdu prison. The coachman drove very fast, bumping all the way, and arrived at Mount Xihua in less than half an hour.Both of them were dressed as servants, one was blue and the other was gray, they were very ordinary, and their faces were covered with gray, so it was difficult for strangers to recognize them. On the other side of the octagonal building, there are the most powerful guards around Li Wei guarding it.As for Zheng Wan, she had already fallen asleep peacefully on the third floor, not waking up for two or three hours. The time was limited, and the people in the car were in a hurry. The carriage was full of wind and dust all the way, and just arrived at the foot of Xihua Mountain, a group of villagers came face to face, with heavy burdens, supporting the old and the young. She looked skinny and skinny, but after a few miles of walking, people kept falling down. The carriage was galloping, and the driver had no time to react, he had already approached, shouted loudly, and reined in desperately, the fierce horse neighed, barely stopped, but the hooves of the horse almost trampled on the people in front of it.The first few people were frightened and fell to the ground.The people in the carriage were not much better, Lian Xin was unsteady and bumped against the window corner, even if he had protected her in his arms, there was still a red spot on her forehead.They opened the car curtain in embarrassment, and they were stunned by the sight. the people of one place. Men, women, old and young, all of them are yellow and thin, and their clothes are not covered. Everyone's face is so thin that only a pair of high cheekbones are left, and the eyes are protruding, more like small shriveled mouths. It was empty, but opened wide, staring at the carriage, as if it wanted to swallow the people and the carriage alive.The ones in front of them were still lying on the ground, their thin and emaciated bodies, as if they had just been pulled out of a pile of dead people. "It's a disaster victim!" Yinzhen held Lian Xin in his arms with one hand, and opened the window curtain with the other, his face changed slightly upon seeing it.But Lian Xin clutched her forehead, enduring the pain, and followed the probe to look over. As far as her eyes could see, there was a black cloud spreading from the foot of the mountain not far away, like black mist, like thick clouds, and she took a closer look. , or disaster victims! "Your Majesty, we have to leave quickly." She called out in desperation. Yinzhen's face also showed a dignified look.I have to leave quickly. I'm afraid I won't be able to leave if it's too late. "Pity us, give us something to eat..." The weak and exhausted victims fell to their knees with a huff, but forcibly blocked the way ahead.The few in the lead were either old people or children, with a pair of scrawny arms raised high, their eyes full of longing, those slack green eyes, like wolves that had been hungry for a long time. "Why do you gather here?" The coachman exposed half of his body and asked loudly, pulling his neck.However, as soon as the voice fell, it was like a mud cow falling into the sea, and was drowned in the crowd in an instant. "This place belongs to the boundary of Jiangdu County. They should be the victims of the disaster in the county and came out to escape." Yinzhen whispered beside her, but his deep eyes never left the foot of the mountain not far away for a moment. Lian Xin nodded, seeing the old, weak, sick and disabled as far as she could see, it was appalling. At this moment, there were more and more victims pouring out from the foot of the mountain, leaning on crutches, carrying burdens, and staring straight at the carriage.He had investigated the rebellion case of the disaster victims, so he knew what kind of desire was hidden behind those eyes.And for the people on the carriage, what kind of danger does it represent? Hungry people are like wolves. Wherever they pass, not a single blade of grass grows, and bones are everywhere.Those white bones are really just the remains of livestock?If it comes to the point of deprivation and exhaustion, the whole world will be starved and everything will be exhausted, such as father and son, brothers, husband and wife... kill each other, and everyone will eat each other. Unable to wait any longer, Yinzhen put down the curtain, held the window lattice tightly with his hands, and shouted decisively: "Drive, get out of here, hurry up!" As soon as the words fell, there was a miserable wail from outside the carriage.The voice pierced through her ears, Lian Xin covered her ears, and could still hear the disappointment and resentment behind that cry. Just when the people in the car could barely sit still, the coachman raised his whip sharply, and lashed the horse's back hard until it was bloody. run forward. The people on the side of the road are crazy. Seeing that they were about to leave, the originally empty eyes suddenly shot out a sharp light, it was hatred, resentment, poison, and everyone rushed up to climb the carriage regardless of life or death, one on top of the other, one dragging the other, Just like locusts clinging to a withered tree trunk, sucking and squeezing, they will not let go even when they die. At this time, the carriage was like being in a quagmire, making it difficult to walk. The situation was getting more and more critical, someone had already poked his head in through the car window, the moment he stretched out his hand, Yinzhen suddenly pulled out the dagger from his waist, turned his head and stabbed the visitor's face.The blood, which splashed all over his face, was still warm. The coachman was completely exposed outside the car, and he was merciful at first, but soon there were more and more victims, and as soon as one was pushed away, another came up.Suddenly, his calf went numb, and when he lowered his head, he saw that a disaster victim had bitten his leg. Half of his body was being dragged away by the carriage, and he didn't let go. The upper and lower rows of dense teeth were exposed. "drive--" The coachman stomped hard, no longer caring about it, he swung his whip and lashed at the person holding the shaft. He couldn't get rid of it, so he simply let it go, and just drove the horse desperately, rolling in the ruts, and finally ran over the people's bodies. At the foot of Xihua Mountain, there were endless wailing sounds. Until the carriage drove the crowd far away, the people in the carriage were still clinging to the window rafters. The wind flapped the curtains and rattled.Yinzhen sat with his back to the window lattice, the dagger was still tightly held in his hand, and the other hand was wiping the blood on his face with his sleeve.Lian Xin, who was protected in his arms, was not much better, her gray cloth was scratched and torn, and the cloth was also stained with blood. After a while, Yinzhen took the towel and wiped the blade of the knife, which was spotted and still had a fishy smell. "The concubine has also seen the disaster victims before, and knows how terrible they are." Lian Xin straightened her clothes, and then held his hand that was still wiping the blade. Her own hands were also cold, and her pale face was obviously frightened by the situation just now.However, he pursed his lips, with a look of determination and determination on his face, "The emperor traveled thousands of miles from the capital to the south of the Yangtze River, and left the Jinxiu Palace, regardless of the danger of his life, just to find out the truth and help those victims. Sacrifice is also to fulfill righteousness and save common people. Right..." Yinzhen raised his head, his black eyes were deep. After a while, he took her into his arms in a somewhat complicated manner, bent down, and kissed her hair, "Sometimes it is difficult to choose, but if you don't choose, you will cause more people to suffer. I also feel very sad." Tired, I really want to find someone to share..." Lian Xin originally held his hand, but now, she was held by his pair of big hands. "Such a difficult and hard-working emperor, no one has ever seen him except his concubines!" She nestled in his arms, feeling the warmth and stability slowly emanating from his body. "For such a difficult and hard-working emperor, I have always been alone. Even that palace, although it is the most extreme place in the world, in the final analysis, I have always been alone." His voice was still deep and magnetic, and the words came softly to his ears, but Lian Xin suddenly felt an uncontrollable sourness and sadness. The ultimate in the world is something that many people dream of.However, how many people can bear the loneliness and hard work that comes with it?He is the Ninth Five-Year Lord and my emperor, so he is destined to bear burdens and responsibilities that the world can't imagine.Ever since she was by his side, what she saw was not extravagant expenses, turbulent power, and noble and supreme status...but hard work, dedication, reviewing memorials in the warm pavilion every night until all night, and going to school before dawn In the early dynasty, it was because of the flood in the Yellow River that it was hard to sleep and eat, and it was also because of the investigation of scientific examination fraud... "If there is only the emperor in the palace, then that counts—one concubine..." Her hand was wrapped in his palm, and when she lifted it, she naturally held both hands together.Lian Xin leaned over slightly, and pressed a kiss lightly on the back of his rough hand. Yinzhen's whole body was shocked, and in an instant, he hugged her tightly in his arms, as if wanting to crush that petite body, and buried her head in the thin lips in the hollow of her neck, a little uncertain and a little nervous. Unable to restrain his lips, "Once some things are promised, you can never go back on your word. You must know that the crime of deceiving the emperor is to punish the nine clans..." Lian Xin suddenly laughed, her eyes were bright, she rubbed her cheek against him, then raised the two hands that were still intertwined, "Your Majesty, this is the promise of my concubine!" Yinzhen looked at her in a daze, but saw that she was smiling innocently, her slightly raised lips were getting closer and closer to his own, and then she kissed him for the first time.And the clasped hands are still tight, tight, not letting go. Tonight evening, see this good man. If you don't leave, I will never give up. The prison in Jiangdu County was small, dark and damp, and there was a strong musty smell in the air, and there were groans or two from time to time.There are people in every cell, with their feet leaning against each other, head to head, their heads drooping, and it is not known whether they are dead or alive. In the innermost room, a man in ragged clothes was locked. He was the only one in the huge cell, and he was much luckier than those prisoners who were mixed together in groups.But he is also very uncomfortable at the moment.Because the jailer locked him by the side of the urine bucket with a chain around his neck. He couldn't sit down or stand up, so he had to squat against the fence. He was detained for more than half a month. Already obsolete. In the dark prison cell, only a kerosene lamp was hung, and the dim yellow lamp flickered, and the man's face flickered in the light.Curled up, he closed his eyes tightly, not knowing what he was thinking about.Suddenly, he opened his eyes suddenly and shouted: "Is there anyone? Is there anyone outside?" It took a while for the jailer to come out, with a whip in his hand, he went up indiscriminately and whipped it down quickly and hard, even through the cell door, his skin was torn to pieces.The man flinched, then stiffened his neck again, leaning on the fence, but his eyes were sharp. "What are you talking about, I don't know that the uncle is sleeping soundly!" "I want paper and a pen!" The jailer gave him a smirk, and stared at him with a pair of squinted eyes, "Yo ho, I really think I'm still the chief lord, and I don't even look at where this is. Paper and pen? Yes, but do you have money? ?” "No...no..." "Then you can't blame me. In this place, you can have everything you want, but you need this!" After saying that, the jailer stretched out his hand, twitched three fingers, and smiled wretchedly.