Chapter 11 Chapter 11 When it Rains at Night in Bashan
On the third day after that, Chang Zai Fang Chunyi was lucky.On the ninth day of December in the thirteenth year of Qianyuan, Chang Zai Fang entered Liangyuan, and the beauty Shi Shi entered nobles, and was given the title "Kang".My momentum has also risen accordingly, gradually approaching Concubine Hua.
Claiming to be sick, both Chun'er and Shi Meiren were ordered to move out of Tangli Palace to avoid illness.After I recovered, Xuan Ling had no intention of letting them move back.I am the only one living in the huge Tangli Palace, and it won't look like it will last long.Now that both of them have been promoted, and Chun'er has a simple temperament, I thought about letting Chun'er move back to the Xibei Hall for the convenience of taking care of her.As for Shi Meiren, I really don't have much affection for her, and after three years of falling out of favor, she was awarded the title of Jin again and given the title of honor.
So I went back to the queen and asked Chun'er to move in with me.Originally, Xuanling often stayed in Tangli Palace, and Chun'er's stay meant that she would have more opportunities to meet the emperor, which made many people's eyes red with envy.
Xuanling loves Chun'er, who is still childish and uninhibited. Although she doesn't often spoil her, she doesn't take palace rules seriously to restrain her.The queen, Feng Shuyi and others have always liked Chun'er, and now that she is lucky to be promoted, they are also happy for her.Xuan Ling could only follow her temperament, as long as she didn't go out of her way.For a while, Ling Rong became colder.
However, Ling Rong doesn't seem to care much about favors, except for the regret of Mei Zhuang being grounded, the relationship between the few of us is even better.
This peaceful scene lasted for dozens of days, and when I saw Xuanqing again, it was already the last day of the thirteenth year of Qianyuan, New Year's Eve.This day is a day of feasting in the palace.
Today last year was the day when I really met Xuan Ling, and I ran to the snow-covered Yongxiang at night to avoid him.Thinking of this verse, I unconsciously smiled from the corners of my wine-scented lips.
The few months that Xuanqing traveled around in Shu, was the time when Xuanling and I fell in love with each other. Even though Xuanling was ruthless towards Meizhuang, he was still very good to me, very good.
Xuan Qing has just returned from Shu.The clear eyebrows carry the dust of the Bashan Shushui and the tired look that has not been washed away by the smog of the capital, and his peaceful conversation has also turned into a touch of gentleness between the lips and teeth.At this moment, holding the wine in his arms, he sat beside the Queen Mother and talked to everyone about the scenery of Sichuan, the ancient plank road of Jiange Zitong, Li Bing's Dujiangyan, the magnificent Qinling Mountains, the difficult road to the sky, and the stone-carved Thousand Buddha Rock. Spectacular, Du Fu's Huanhua Residence...
That was the plot where I congealed my thoughts in the book, and his articulate words were so refreshing that it made people feel like they were on the scene.
Everyone was attracted by his narration, and even forgot to move the food and drinks.But I didn't pay attention to it, I listened to a few words occasionally, and I was more reminded of the sentences depicted in the book, compared with his description of the real scenery.
In fact, he was sitting next to the Queen Mother, far away from me, in a place where financial jade was sold, his knowledge and knowledge of the women in the palace was a sudden stream, which was very different from the life in the boudoir of the past and the intrigues of today.
Although the Empress Dowager was very interested in hearing this, the chronic disease of seeing wind and tears has recurred since the beginning of winter, and her vision has become more and more blurred. Xuanling was so anxious that Xuan Ling repeatedly ordered the imperial doctor from the Imperial Hospital to attend the Empress Dowager's Yining Palace.Poor Wen Shichu had just finished governing Duke Hu and rushed to serve in the Queen Mother's palace without stopping.The queen mother was inconvenient to sit for a long time, so she went back after watching the fireworks.
As soon as the Queen Mother left, she lost a lot of restraint. Xuan Ling called me to sit beside him, and said, "You like to listen to these things the most. I'm afraid you couldn't hear them clearly after being so far away. Why don't you let Lao Liu say it again." Looking at Xuan Qing with squinting eyes and a smile: "Are you willing?"
Xuan Qing glanced at me slightly, and said with a smile: "Brother Huang wants Bomei to smile, so why should I say a word."
But I waved my hand, "The concubine heard it clearly just now, don't bother the prince to repeat it. The prince should continue talking as usual."
Xuanqing sat down, and talked about the scene of being detained in Bashan due to the autumn rain, "Originally, the autumn rain lasted for more than ten days, so it was inevitable to be depressed. I didn't want the night rain in Bashan to be so beautiful, but I made my younger brother linger for a few more days because of this scene." He said in detail: "The 'Hongchun Xiaoyu' in Emei is like rain but not rain, green and wet clothes; the drizzle on the Lijiang River is like a fog and light cage, and the rain in Jiazhou Nanhu Lake is light rain, light smoke The lake is full, but the rain in Xizi is good when the water is shimmering and clear, and the mountains are empty and rainy is also strange. Only the night rain in Bashan is like the heart of an old man, wandering around the window, if it is not to confide in the sorrow of parting, it is to relieve the sorrow."
I smiled and bowed: "My lord, can you cut the candles under the west window in response to the rain, looking for the feelings of the ancients?"
His eyes stayed on my face for only a moment, and then he smiled calmly: "It's a pleasure to cut the candles in the west window together, and what's the fun with Xiao Wang alone. It's not like sleeping in the rain, and a clear dream when you wake up."
I pursed my lips and nodded, "My lord is very elegant. It's just that I'm afraid I won't appreciate the flavor of Yishan's saying 'Why cut the candles in the west window together, but talk about the rainy night in Bashan'."
He slightly restrained his smile, "Yishan has brocades in Bashan to miss, and Xiaowang also has poems and wine to relieve worries." His eyes froze slightly, and said: "Xiaowang didn't know how to cut the west window, but he could dream like Zhuang Sheng's dream butterfly .”
I covered my lips with my sleeve and smiled at Xuan Ling. Xuan Ling said, "Zhuang Sheng was fascinated by butterflies in his dream. I don't know if Zhuang Sheng is fascinated by butterflies, or if butterflies deliberately want to fascinate Zhuang Sheng?"
I lowered my head slightly, raised my eyes and smiled again, my eyes were calm, "Maybe the butterfly didn't intend to enter Zhuang Sheng's dream."
Xuan Qing didn't look at me, and said, "Maybe Zhuang Sheng wants to dream of butterflies himself."
Xuan Ling looked at him with interest: "How to say?"
Xuan Qing only responded with one sentence, "Think about it every day, and dream at night."
Xuanling couldn't help clapping his palms, and laughed loudly: "It turns out that Zhuang Sheng yearns for butterflies."
Xuanqing just smiled lightly, as if the matter had nothing to do with him, "A gentle lady is a gentleman. Maybe the butterfly is the lady in Zhuang Sheng's mind. What do you think, Brother Huang?"
Xuan Ling drank a glass of wine, "When I read history papers since I was a child, my father always said that you have unique ideas." He said and looked at me: "You are the most proficient in poetry and books, what do you think?"
I just smiled to the utmost dignity, "Butterfly is Zhuang Sheng's ideal, and a lady is what a gentleman seeks." I chanted softly, "Guanguan Jujiu, in the river island. But it is not what you want, tossing and turning." I shallow Laugh: "Ideals to people may not be as solid as reality can be held in hands."
There was a moment of embarrassment and dejection in his expression, and soon it was normal.My heart was beating "thump-thump", I was afraid that what I said would be self-defeating if I lost the importance of it.
I just want to remind him, that's all.Perhaps, he doesn't need my reminder at all, he is so smart, he can understand everything from my tone of voice.But if I don't do this, my heart will never be completely stable.
Now I am very good with Xuan Ling, even though I am just one of his favorite women.However, his heart towards me is not frivolous.
I only hope to live my own life in the palace safely.
I clearly understand that his life is completely different from mine.My destiny has been arranged to become one of the many women in the harem; my years are to live well in this vermilion palace wall makeup team; and my life is just to extend such a long road I walked alone all the way until I was exhausted, until I was abandoned by fate, until I was finally overwhelmed by a new beauty.There are always only two paths waiting for me, to be favored, or to be out of favor.
As for him, his life is too wonderful, like a beautiful scroll, just revealing a corner, there are too many unknowns and possibilities, far beyond what I can compare.
Moreover, there have been too many wars in my life. An accident like his, especially a beautiful accident, is too dangerous, and I would rather stay away from it.
Safety, to me, is the most important thing.
The queen and Jing smiled: "Zhen Jieyu is the number one in the harem, and she is the only one who can talk with the six kings fluently. If I change my palace, I will really be speechless."
Feng Shuyi also laughed, "Seriously, to be honest, the concubine couldn't understand what the prince and sister Jieyu were talking about. Butterflies, Mr. Zhuang and lady, the concubine was really confused."
Xuan Ling's hand gently shook my hand under the table curtain, and said, "They are talking about peace."
I smiled at him gently, "The emperor is wise."
The queen turned her face to the maid who held the cup behind her and said: "The emperor must have been dry after talking with the prince and Zhen Jieyu for a long time, go and fill up the wine prepared by Zhen Jieyu."
The palace lady came forward to pour the wine according to her words. The cup was made of flawless jade, and the wine was clear and golden.
I respect Xuanling first, then the queen, and then Xuanqing.Xuan Qing was not in a hurry to drink, he looked at it intently, sniffed lightly, and turned to look at the queen.
"It's sweet-scented osmanthus wine." Xuan Ling said, "Jieyu and I picked the newly bloomed sweet-scented osmanthus flowers this autumn to make this wine."
Xuanling used such an intimate tone to me in front of people, I felt a little embarrassed, faintly felt that there were several sharp eyes coming from behind, so I said slowly: "Take rice to make wine, and the wine is made from the first-opened osmanthus stamens, drained and soaked in dew. Wine, and then add a little honey. It tastes soft and sweet, sweet but not intoxicating." I used this to relieve embarrassment, "The preparation method is simple, and this wine will not hurt the body. If the prince likes it, he can brew it himself."
Cao Jieyu, who was sitting down, suddenly smiled rather charmingly, and said: "Of course the sweet osmanthus wine is very good at the family banquet, but for all the lords here, it would be better if the wines from Moutai, Huiquan, Daqu, or Western Regions are served. It must be more flavorful." The implication is that the wine I prepared neglected the kings and wives, and could not reflect the demeanor that the royal family should have.
There was sarcasm and contempt secretly in someone's eyes, just waiting to see my good show.I just smiled peacefully as usual, and said: "The war in the Southwest has not been settled, since the empress dowager and the emperor have been frugal for military supplies, the harem should advance and retreat with the empress dowager and the emperor, and replace the expensive wine with osmanthus wine made by the emperor himself Showing relatives and nobles not only shows the emperor's thriftiness, but also shows the closeness of the royal family."
Cao Jieyu smiled modestly: "Sister is really understanding and considerate."
I smiled brightly and said, "Sister, I've won the award. If you are considerate and considerate, how can my sister be as good as my sister?" I suddenly looked at Princess He Shi of Runan, and said, "My lord Boli is fighting for the country on the battlefield. , I am really proud of Dazhou. Presumably the sweet-scented osmanthus wine sent by my concubine should have arrived."
Mrs. He bowed and said, "Thank you, young master Jieyu. The wine has arrived, and the prince will distribute it to the soldiers. All the generals are grateful to the emperor and Jieyu for caring for the soldiers. Their morale has greatly increased."
I said: "I'm sorry to worry about it. The frontier is cold, this wine will not intoxicate and delay the war, but it can increase the warmth and drive away the cold. The fragrance of osmanthus in August can also relieve the soldiers from homesickness."
He Shi said: "Exactly."
Xuanqing suddenly said: "To respect the emperor's wisdom, and to respect the soldiers who killed the enemy bravely, I hope you all drink this cup together." He stood up and drank it down, wiped the wine from his lips with his sleeve, and said loudly: "Good wine!" As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere eased up and became harmonious again.
I saw the opportunity to look at the queen, and the queen stood up and toasted: "The concubine leads all the younger sisters in the harem to congratulate the emperor for his longevity and longevity, and the country will be peaceful and happy."
So they talked about drinking again, which was very lively.
In his busy schedule, he cast a grateful glance at Xuan Qing, thanking him for saving me in such a way.He just smiled lightly and drank his wine by himself.
Near Xuanling, I whispered in my ear: "When will I order you to send wine to comfort the generals?"
I looked back and smiled at him: "The emperor is busy with state affairs, don't you allow your concubines to share the worries for the emperor?" I paused slightly, and my voice became lower and almost inaudible. .No need to fake hands."
He maintained a calm expression on the surface, and the corners of his mouth still raised unconsciously, revealing a satisfied smile.The hand under the table curtain intertwined with my fingers.
If the April wind blows gently in my heart, I tremble slightly, and bow my head with a blushing smile.
However, it was not over yet, and nobleman Tian suddenly said: "Sister Jieyu advocates frugality, which is naturally very good. But I heard that my sister has a pair of jade shoes embroidered with Sichuan brocade, decorated with jewels, it is extremely luxurious. I wonder if my sister will be lucky enough View?"
Xuan Ling glanced at her, and slowly said: "I remember that I gave you jewelry, and it was also expensive and luxurious."
Before the words finished, Chun'er, who was finishing the pastry, clapped her hands and said, "It was given to sister Jieyu by the emperor because he likes it. Naturally, the more expensive and luxurious the better. Since the emperor likes it, why not, Your Majesty Don't you think so?"
Chun'er was so naive, so outspoken, I was so anxious that my face almost changed.For a moment, everyone was stunned, but there is no better and stronger reason than this to silence others.Fortunately, only Chun'er, others would never say such a thing.
Xuan Ling looked at Chun'er lovingly, "I like what you have to say the most." Chun'er was naturally happy when he heard the words.
Tian Guiren's face was pale and white, and he didn't know what to say embarrassingly.However, Chun'er still wanted to ask: "Your Majesty Tian, don't you think so?"
Mrs. Tian was in front of the imperial court, and Chun'er was above her, so it was not easy to get angry, so she could only say: "Fang Liangyuan is right."
I secretly gave Chun'er a reproachful look, suggesting that she should stop talking, but she didn't take it seriously, just smiled at me coquettishly, and immersed herself in her food again.
I could only smile wryly, this Chun'er really has nothing to do with her, but Xuan Ling still spoils her like this.It's just that she doesn't know the taboo, I'm afraid it won't do her any good.
I shook my head secretly.
But Chun'er didn't seem to listen to my advice.With Xuanling's affection and my protection, she is not afraid of anything, nor would she think of being afraid.
After the family banquet, the concubines dispersed one by one.Xuan Ling lived alone in the Hall of Yiyuan. Tomorrow's first day, what awaited him was the cumbersome ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven and the etiquette of meeting the Queen Mother in the palace.
In the dead of night, the snow outside the Nuan Pavilion is still falling.I curled up in the soft and thick brocade quilt, and Jinxi's slight breathing in his sleep slowly entered my ears.Too quiet night, but people's heart can not settle down.
The pair of candles under the west window are still bright and bright, and Xuan Ling and I used to cut candles and admire the stars here.Why cut the west window candles together—I suddenly remembered that the person who told me about the night rain in Bashan just now at the dinner party was Xuan Qing.
However, Xichuang is close at hand, while Bashan is thousands of miles away.I only grasp what is in front of me, and seek far away, I will not.