Chapter 46 Chapter Forty-Five

I picked up the bell and shook it lightly three times, and the lights on the stage dimmed suddenly.The whole world was immersed in darkness again.Only then did everyone come to their senses, and sighs of varying severity came from the darkness.Kangxi suddenly praised: "Dancing in the middle of a month!" The people in the audience echoed loudly. I bowed to Kangxi in the dark and said, "Minmin Gege is going to sing another song!" Kangxi sighed, "The song is still placed after the dance. Could it be better?" I laughed and said, "I don't dare to say it's better! Just look at Long live Nengbo and smile!"

As I was talking, I heard two bells ringing from the other side of the table, and I asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, can we start?" Kangxi hurriedly said: "Start!" I picked up the bell and shook it a couple of times. As soon as the bell rang, the drum sounded, and a hundred lit lanterns rose slowly with the sound of the drum. The lantern in the center was as big as a millstone, and it gradually became smaller as it went around. The outer ones were no more than fists. size.After the lantern rose to the sky, the curtain covering the front of the stage quickly fell with the sound of heavy drums, and the red plum blossoms in full bloom caught everyone's eyes in an instant, with the faint breeze blowing, and the branches moved with the wind , There are actually pieces of petals swirling and falling slowly with the wind, and the dark fragrance floats in the quiet night.Knowing that the plum blossoms on the stage could not be real plum blossoms, everyone still couldn't help sniffing, and someone shouted: "It's really plum blossoms!".

The sound of the flute gradually rose, the sound became higher and higher, and became thinner and thinner, until it reached the sky, and suddenly fell back, suddenly inaudible.Everyone's hearts were suddenly empty, and they were disappointed when they suddenly saw a well-dressed beauty wearing a white rabbit fur and a red cloak in the depths of the plum grove meandering towards him with a blue silk umbrella. .The flute sounded again, and she sang as she walked: Laughing together at the banquet, drinking and singing together Strong place snow falling amazing dream The moon and snow are all the same color, and the fragrance is only a shadow

when wandering plum blossom is spring again The slightest sorrow is hidden in it, but it is sad but not hurt, and its ambition is high and pure, like a red plum blossoming proudly to welcome the arrival of the new year despite the wind and snow. Along with the singing, the hanging lanterns went out in circles, the lights on the stage gradually dimmed, and it began to snow in the sky, with pure white snowflakes falling one after another. In the room, people and flowers are the same.Pure white snow and bright red plums form a glazed world of white snow and red plums, but Minmin is the most beautiful scenery in the whole world.

Minmin's singing gradually faded away, and the other lanterns were all extinguished, leaving only the middle lantern to shine on Minmin and Meihua.She threw away the umbrella, raised her head halfway, and stared at the snowflakes floating in the air.Under the light, her face was crystal clear like jade, with a smile on her lips, her eyes were confused and her expression was desolate, and she slowly reached out to catch the snow. In an instant, the lights went out and the sound disappeared, and in the darkness, only her sad and happy figure was left in front of my eyes, catching the snow like a child.The expression of being sensitive and expressive hit my heart fiercely.The snow that happened many years ago came to my mind, and I was also wearing a big red feather crepe cloak.Thoughts turned back and forth, and I stayed for a while.

"Ruoxi!" Li Dequan yelled loudly, I gave an 'ah' suddenly, and he scolded: "What are you thinking? The emperor has yelled several times!" Kangxi said with a smile: "Don't talk about her, I can hear it too. The child god has been out for a long time!" I hurriedly said: "I will turn on the lamp now, slave!" After speaking, I shook the bell in my hand, and the lamps and bonfires that were extinguished at first were lit again. Minmin changed her clothes and came out to salute. Unlike the bright and bright clothes in the past, she was only wearing a moon white dress at this time.But not only did it not damage her beauty, but on the contrary, "the flowers are more colorful when they are light", making them more magnificent and unparalleled.

Kangxi looked at Prince Suwan Guerjia and sighed: "I haven't watched singing and dancing so intently for many years." Prince Su Wanguaerjia smiled proudly at his daughter, but said repeatedly: "The emperor is too praised!" Minmin stood quietly beside Prince Suwan Guerjia, with a calm expression and an elegant posture, and never glanced at Thirteen from the beginning to the end.I sighed in my heart, but in just over two months, she is no longer that little girl who behaves as she pleases, and now she is already a little woman who once had a heartache!Maybe she has become more charming, but pure happiness has also left her!Do gemstones always shine through painful grinding?

Prince Sataka took a closer look at Minmin, lowering his eyes in thought.I thought with a smile on my lips, this eagle's heart may be left on Minmin tonight, but can he catch Minmin's heart in the future? Kangxi looked at Minmin and said with a smile: "Come and tell me, how did you get those moons and snowy ones." The ground is covered with blue gauze, and there are small blue lanterns underneath. The light shines through the blue gauze. In the dark, it looks faintly blue. If someone is ordered to fan lightly under the table, it will naturally feel like floating water. The same is true for the moon. A circle is built with bamboo strips, stretched with light yellow yarn, and small lanterns are attached around it. The cover of the lantern is woven with silver thread, and only the side facing the moon is made of transparent tulle, so that the light will not leak out. It's all played on the yellow yarn, and it looks like a full moon in the night. The rise and fall are fixed with ropes, and someone controls it behind. I actually danced on the platform built behind me, and the people below watched through the moon. In the past, it was like dancing in the moon. The light and shade of the moon have been tested in advance, and it can be determined by the number of candles. Hongmei is made of real trees and flowers tied with high-quality palace silk. Looking at them under the light It seems unreal. Plum blossom fragrance is the best plum blossom dew. Special people heat it with fire in the dark, and then use a fan to send out the fragrance. Finely shredded cotton, lightly sprinkled by the maid on top, and then fanned vigorously with a big fan, the light is dimmed a little bit to make the snowflakes look more real."

Minmin finished speaking without stopping, Kangxi was slightly startled when he heard that, he glanced at me and said: "I can't help you and Ruoxi's thoughts!" Min Min smiled and didn't speak, I quickly leaned over and said: "Actually, the materials are complete, all must be first-class, and then practice more, pay attention to the cooperation between everyone, it is very simple, these scenes are just a waste of money! Well, the key lies in Minmin Gege!" Kangxi laughed and said: "You have to spend money on the right idea! I knew you had this ability, but I should let you handle the banquet singing and dancing in the palace." Well, it’s just “Cheng Yaojin’s three-axe” and it’s already at its wit’s end! Long live Lord don’t embarrass your slaves! Otherwise, I’m afraid that next time Long Live God will blame your slaves after watching the song and dance. Why did he just replace the moon with the sun and Chang’e? Where's the crow?"

As soon as the words fell, the elder brothers and ministers below all laughed, and Kangxi laughed and scolded: "Look at you, you are so cute! You are obviously lazy, and there are so many words!" I bowed my head and smiled back: "I dare not!" Kangxi smiled and praised Minmin a few more words, and then rewarded her with a jade ruyi.Suwan Prince Guerjia stared at Minmin and kowtowed to receive the reward, then smiled and said to Kangxi: "I want to reward Ruoxi with something!" Kangxi smiled and said: "It couldn't be better! I will save it this time, this girl I will ask for rewards from me, and I don’t know how many good things have been calculated and taken away over the years!"

Prince Suwan Guerjia smiled, and took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to the eunuch standing beside him. The eunuch held it in both hands and handed it to me. : "The same jade pendant, Min Min also has a piece in her hand! Min Min originally had a twin sister. After they were born, the king couldn't help being overjoyed, and happened to get another piece of beautiful jade. He ordered someone to carve two jade pendants. Unexpectedly, the jade pendants were not completed yet , her sister died!" After speaking, Prince Suwan Guerjia sighed softly.Everyone didn't expect this jade pendant to have such an origin, they all looked slightly startled and fixedly stared at me. I kowtowed, holding the jade pendant in my hand, and said to Prince Su Wan Guerjia: "This jade pendant entrusts the prince's love for his daughter, and this servant dare not accept it!" Since the king gave it to you, there is nothing you dare to dare!" After speaking, he looked at Kangxi, and Kangxi smiled and said to me: "Take it!" I kowtowed again and put away the jade pendant. The scene was cold and silent, and all the elder brothers looked at me thoughtfully.I really can't figure out what this jade pendant specifically represents?What did Prince Suwan Guerjia convey to Kangxi by doing this?She looked at Minmin suspiciously, but she just smiled sweetly at me, her face full of joy!My heart warmed up, I temporarily put aside my doubts, and smiled sweetly at her! The night was getting late, Kangxi was old after all, so it was not too late.After instructing the crown prince, Li Dequan accompanied him and left first, and Prince Suwan Guerjia also left with him.As soon as they left, the atmosphere at the banquet became more and more lively.Prince Sataka and Shisan had a very happy conversation. When they were heroic, they struck chopsticks and sang, sometimes in Mongolian, sometimes in Chinese, and when they were excited, they would throw a bowl of wine when they raised their necks. The prince of Heshu met the ninth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother, and the three of them punched and drank, talking and laughing hotly.The fourth elder brother looked at Thirteen and Prince Sataka with a slight smile, and occasionally raised bowls with them.On the contrary, the eighth elder brother turned his head to the prince and laughed in a low voice.The other Mongolians and the accompanying ministers also drank and laughed. I shrank in the dark, watching the scene in front of me. Although I knew that I was wishful thinking, I still couldn't help but hope that time could stay at this moment.Only laughter, no fighting! "Sister, what are you thinking?" Minmin asked in a low voice standing by my side at some point, I looked at them in the brightly lit place, and murmured: "It turns out that there are so many flowers blooming everywhere, and it seems like this is ruined. .It’s beautiful on a good day, but what kind of day is it, who’s house is a place to enjoy it!” Minmin asked in a low voice, "What do you mean?" I said softly, "I just sigh that you are leaving tomorrow! The happy time together is just short!" Minmin sighed softly and said, "I wonder if we can see each other next year?" Everyone fell silent. I gathered my energy and said to Minmin: "Go back and sit down, I will give you a farewell gift." Minmin asked: "What?" I pushed her and motioned her to sit back, and said: "I promised last year It's yours!" After hearing this, she lost her mind for a while, sighed softly, turned around and walked away quickly. I found someone to find the flute, held it lightly in my hand, and waved to Sancai, Sancai's servant, who came in a hurry, leaned over to say hello, and I smiled and said, "Go and invite Master Shisan to come here!" Sancai listened. After that, he left in a hurry, whispering beside Shisan, who turned his head and said a few words with a smile to Prince Sataka, then saluted the prince, turned around and came striding forward. Shisan smiled drunkenly and said, "You did this today beautifully and viciously! When you get back, I'll settle the score with you!" I said with a smile, "Minmin is leaving tomorrow, what are you going to do?" Let her play a tune! Let’s say goodbye, I don’t know when we will see you again, let’s call it a farewell!” Shisan nodded, reached out to take the flute, and asked, “What are you playing? Does she have a favorite tune?” I thought Liao wanted to say: "Just play the song she sang at night." Shisan held the flute and pondered for a while and said: "I didn't deliberately memorize the score, I'm afraid I won't be able to play it completely!" I smiled, hummed in a low voice, and hummed slowly After finishing it, he asked: "Do you remember everything?" Thirteen nodded. Thirteen came back with the flute, greeted the prince with a smile, and said, "I want to play a piece of music for fun, okay?" It's easy to play for others. It's rare for you to take the initiative today, and we can enjoy it!" Everyone present clapped their hands and applauded. Shisanyi smiled and stood up, facing Minmin with the lips of the flute, nodded slightly, and the melodious sound of the flute swayed. Minmin's face shook when he heard the sound, and he fixedly looked at Shisan.Thirteen is worthy of being a master of rhythm, Mei Zhi is noble and unyielding, and Yi Ren's affection is fully reflected in the sound of the flute! Everyone present looked slightly surprised, only the fourth elder brother, eighth elder brother and fourteenth elder brother looked as usual.After all, this is the song that Minmin just sang at night, and Shisan played it at this time, adding a bit of ambiguity.Before the end of the song, Min Min had tears in her eyes, and she fixedly looked at Shisan.Prince Sataka looked at Shisan and then quietly at Minmin, his face was as calm as water, his eyes were as firm as iron but mixed with distress and pity.I looked at Prince Sataka, and the corners of my mouth couldn't help but slightly curved up, no jealousy!No disrespect!I just feel sorry for you!This is a strange man! At the end of the ending, Thirteen bowed to Minmin, and played again. Minmin stood up, and followed the sound: ...... The moon and snow are all the same color, and the fragrance falls only a shadow when wandering plum blossom is spring again The timbre gradually lowered, farther and farther away, and finally inaudible!It suddenly appeared in my mind: the sound gradually disappears, and the passionate is always annoyed by the ruthless!If people are ruthless, maybe they can really stay away from troubles!