Chapter 18 Chapter Eighteen Tenderness

It was dusk and the new moon was not up yet. When Di Qing passed by the street shop, he remembered that Yang Yushang once said that he likes hand-washing crabs the most, so he bought a few crabs, wrapped them in oiled paper and put them in his arms.After arriving at Yang's house, Di Qing hesitated for a moment, walked to the main door, and knocked a few times.A housekeeper came out to open the door, and said with a smirk: "Officer Di, what's the point of coming here?" Di Qing knew the housekeeper's surname was Diao, and he and Yang Nianen had the same nostrils. Di Qing said: "I don't know if Yushang is here?"

Diao Guanjia said: "My lady is here, but the master ordered that if the official Di has not received the voucher, he should come as little as possible in the future. However, if the master invites Mr. Luo to a banquet today, if the official Di likes it, even though he can't see it Miss Yushang, you can have a drink or two together." Di Qing was furious, and wanted to leave with a wave of his sleeves, but after thinking about it, he smiled and said: "It's rare that you are so hospitable, so I will refrain from doing it, and have a few drinks with Mr. Yang and Mr. Luo."

Butler Diao didn't want Di Qing to be like this, but it was hard to refuse when he said it, and muttered: "I have seen thick-skinned people, but I have never seen such thick-skinned people." Di Qing said: "Who is Steward Diao talking about? Sigh, I have a very thin skin. If you hadn't invited me, I would be ashamed to come." Steward Diao was furious. When Di Qing and Steward Diao arrived in the hall, they saw that the banquet had already been set up, and there were only Yang Nianen and Luo Zheng in the banquet. Seeing Steward Diao leading Di Qing, Yang Nianen couldn't help frowning, thinking that he had already ordered him to stop. When Di Qing entered the mansion, he was not allowed to come in, which was good, and brought him to the front of his eyes.

Di Qing took the lead, cupping his hands and laughing: "Oh, Mr. Yang, Mr. Luo, it's better to meet you by chance than to invite each other, and it's rare that Housekeeper Diao is so polite. I come here uninvited. Please don't take offense." Rhodes is coming today and has already taken the voucher, thinking that Di Qing came just in time, he should be ashamed of him.Pretending to be generous, he said: "Where did the official Di say come from? I welcome you very much. It's a pity that Miss Yang is not feeling well today, so the official Di returned without success."

Di Qing knew that Rhodes was laughing at him for not being able to do a good job, so he waited to retort. Someone outside the hall said, "Di Qing, are you here?" The voice was delicate and crisp, full of joy, it was Yang Yushang who had arrived. Di Qing was overjoyed and said, "Yushang, why did you come out? I heard that you are not feeling well, and I am going to ask Miracle Doctor Wang to show you." Yang Yushang smiled and said, "It's nothing, I'm just a little tired, I just don't want to see outsiders." The contempt for Rhodes in the words is self-evident.

Rhodes was looking unhappy, Yang Nianen hurriedly said: "Young Master Luo, drink and drink." Yang Yushang sat down beside Di Qing, and said softly, "Di Qing, I'm on errand today, is everything going well?" Di Qing said: "It's nothing, just walk around Da Nei a few times." Yang Yushang smiled and said, "I've never been to Da Nei, but I heard that it's magnificent and magnificent." Di Qing said: "In my opinion, the plum tree in Wheatstraw Lane is much more beautiful." Yang Yushang knew that Di Qing wanted to say that as long as there was her Yang Yushang, there would be a palace everywhere.Rejoiced in my heart, I lowered my head.

Rhodes was puzzled, and sarcastically said, "Is there any plum blossoms in Wheatstraw Lane? Mr. Di Guan, have you ever met the Holy Majesty when you first arrived in Da Nei? I'm not talented, but I'm lucky to have met the Holy Majesty once. Of course, those who are capable Only people can see the emperor." Yang Nian'en enviously said: "If you think about the ninety-five emperor, how can ordinary people see it? I heard that Mr. Luo's adoptive father not only sees the emperor, but is also the number one celebrity in front of the empress dowager." Di Qing asked in surprise, "I still don't know who Mr. Luo's adoptive father is?"

Rhodes said proudly: "My adoptive father's surname is Luo, and now he is an enshrined officer in Dongtou. Speaking of which, when you were imprisoned and tried, you saw my adoptive father." Di Qing's heart trembled slightly, and he thought to himself that Rhode was Luo Chongxun's adopted son, no wonder he was so arrogant, he was as annoying as that dead eunuch Yan Wenying.The eunuch can't give birth to a son, but he still has to carry on the family line, so he accepts the adopted son. It seems that anyone who has anything to do with the Queen Mother is nothing. Seeing that Di Qing was silent, Rhode thought he was holding him down, and said with a smug smile, "Mr. Di, do you remember who my adoptive father is?"

Di Qing said with a smile: "It turns out that your Excellency is Dongtou's adopted son enshrined to Lord Luo, no wonder he looks familiar. Your Excellency is inheriting his father's career, I am very happy to congratulate you." When Di Qing said this, he was of course ridiculing that Luo Zheng was also a eunuch.Yang Yushang blushed when she heard this, but also amused. Rhodes was furious, and shouted, "What did you say?" Di Qing pretended to be surprised and said: "Mr. Luo, what did I say wrong? Your Excellency, Yushu Linfeng, is a good-looking talent. I think one day he will be as famous as the great priest, and become famous all over the world."

Rhodes was furious in his heart, but he couldn't refute for a while.Yang Nianen hurriedly said: "Drink, drink. By the way, I heard from Mr. Luo that this coupon has some clues?" Rhodes was drinking a glass of wine, took out a piece of paper from his pocket, slapped it on the table and said: "I have obtained the voucher today, as long as Uncle Yang signs and stamps on it, I will take it and ask my adoptive father to stamp it. Uncle Yang can officially start this business." Yang Nian'en was overjoyed and said, "Mr. Luo is still refreshing." Rhodes said rightly: "It's not as good as some people's verbal skills. In fact, Uncle Yang, some people just rely on a good face to deceive women's hearts with sweet words. Uncle Yang must be careful." Rhodes was saying Somewhat sour, he looked at Yang Yushang expectantly.

Although Di Qing had tattoos on his face and a scar on his forehead, Di Qing had a handsome face to begin with, and after years of ups and downs, his expression was vicissitudes, and his appearance was even more attractive.Luo Zheng also knew that in terms of appearance, he was much worse than Di Qing, so he woke up Yang Yushang, hoping that she would find her way back. Yang Yushang didn't even look at Rhodes, just fiddling with the corners of his clothes with his slender hands, and whispered: "Throw me a papaya, and repay it with Qiongju..." These days, Di Qing has been studying hard, working harder than taking the No. 1 Scholar exam. He knows that this is one of the poems "Papaya". Yue, I don't pay much attention to the price of the gift, but I hope that the affection will always be good.Yang Yushang recited this poem at this time, of course to comfort Di Qing and let him know his heart.Di Qing saw that although Yang Yushang was hanging her head down, there was a beautiful smile on the corner of her mouth, which was very charming, so she couldn't help but be fascinated. Luo Luozheng didn't know the book, but thought that Yang Yushang was finally moved by his sincerity, and thought to himself that my coupon was papaya, and Yang Yushang was Qiongju, she probably saw who was sincere, and wanted to agree with her body.Seeing Yang Yushang's slender neck as white as jade, Rhodes' heart was burning. Yang Nian'en had already received the voucher, and said with a smile on his face, "Mr. Luo, drink and drink." Seeing that Di Qing was silent, Rhodes didn't know that he was intoxicated with tenderness, but thought that he had nothing to say, and refused to give up the opportunity to humiliate him, saying: "Mr. Di, I brought the voucher this time. I don't know that Di Qing What did the young master bring? Is it some copper smell again?" Di Qing sighed in his heart, and replied: "It's a pity that my father is intact, I don't have a eunuch's father..." Rhode's expression changed drastically. Before he could say anything more, the courtyard door rang loudly, and someone shouted, "Is Yang Nian'en here?" Steward Diao heard the loud clatter of the courtyard door, hurriedly went to open the courtyard door, and saw two people standing by the courtyard door, one was a little thinner, the other was short and fat, both of them were in official clothes, Chi asked: "Two officials What are you doing?" The slightly thinner said humanely: "I am the supervisor of the cargo affairs department, and this is the deputy envoy of the cargo affairs department." Steward Diao was shocked when he heard this, and thought that the cargo affairs department belonged to a yamen in Taifu Temple, and was in charge of salt. , The tea transaction.The master really put in a lot of effort to see these two people, but he couldn't see them in the end, why did these two people come here again? Steward Diao invited the two of them into the mansion, walked quickly to Yang Nian'en, and explained the identities of the two. Yang Nian'en was also full of surprises, not knowing their intentions, so he quickly snatched them out, bowed and said: "My lords! Come here, what can you do?" The thinner prison officer said: "Your name is Yang Nian'en?" Seeing Yang Nian'en nodding repeatedly, he asked again, "Do you know Di Qing?" Yang Nian'en was puzzled, looked back at Di Qing, and said: "He is at the old man's house, but...not invited by the old man..." He left room for words, fearing that Di Qing would cause trouble. The supervisor said: "That's right. Yang Nian'en, there is a decree from the emperor and an order from the prime minister to order the goods to be processed as soon as possible. Here, here is your voucher. Sign two names, we Hurry up and take it back for business." It turned out that Zhao Zhen had an order, and Lu Yijian took care of it right away.The emperor and the prime minister are both concerned about the matter, and these officials who discuss the goods dare not neglect it. The supervisor will handle the matter himself and come here at night. Yang Nian'en didn't know the reason, he was both surprised and happy, and hurriedly said: "Okay, okay." He drew the bet, and said to the prison officer: "You two adults have come from a long way and have worked hard all the way. Please have a glass of water." The deputy envoy said: "We really don't have time, so let's skip the wine." Di Qing came over to salute and said: "You two adults have worked hard, I'm under Di Qing, please take care of me in the future." The supervisor looked Di Qing up and down and said: "You are Di Qing? It's not easy. In the future..." He said with a smile: "Maybe you will be required to take care of us. Di Qing, if you need us in the future, go directly to discuss it." Just let me know about the goods, and you don’t have to bother me.” Di Qing apologized and said with a smile: "You two adults have worked hard, and Di is very grateful. If there is anything you need in the future, please tell me. Don't know the names of the two adults?" The supervisor said: "My name is Bian Xiaofeng, and this is my deputy, Yi Di." Di Qing had already filled two glasses of wine, brought them over and said, "I don't want to say too many polite words, I'm toasting to the two adults today, to warm you up in the cold weather." Bian Xiaofeng laughed, and said, "That's fine." He Yidi raised his glass and drank a toast with Di Qing, Bian Xiaofeng put down his glass and said, "Di Qing, we're still in a hurry to get back to the order, we can't delay... " "Then if you are free some other day, I will treat you two adults to have a good drink." Di Qing smiled.Bian Xiaofeng nodded, and left with Yi Di.Only then did Di Qing return to his seat, and smiled at Yang Yushang: "Fortunately, it's not a disgrace." Yang Yushang was surprised and said, "How can you invite the supervisor who is in charge of the goods?" Di Qing said with a smile: "It's not that I can please you, but that I told the Holy Majesty about this matter, and he immediately ordered someone to do it. I just said this matter today, but I didn't expect it to be done today." Yang Yushang said: "So you also met the Holy One?" Di Qing said: "But I don't have any skills, I'm ashamed and ashamed." Rhodes was listening to Di Qing's words, obviously satirizing what he said just now, "you can only see the emperor if you have the ability", his face was flushed with anger, and the unstamped coupon on the table could be seen under the light. Not an eyesore. Yang Nian'en hurriedly raised his glass to Di Qing and said, "Di Qing, drink and drink." Yang Nian'en didn't know anything about the palace, seeing that Di Qing was able to talk to the emperor, he was obviously much stronger than that eunuch father, so he had already treated Di Qing according to the wind Get well. Rhodes was full of embarrassment, stretched out his hand to pull the voucher, and said angrily: "Uncle Yang, I will take my leave!" Yang Nian'en hurriedly said: "Young Master Luo also worked hard, I am so grateful, this wine is not finished yet, why don't you drink it for a while?" Seeing that Yang Nianen's words were insincere and perfunctory, Rhodes became even more angry, flicked his sleeves, turned and left.Yang Nian'en waited for him to reach the gate of the courtyard before catching up and said: "It's getting late, Mr. Luo is right to turn around. Mr. Luo, go slowly." Closed the gate of the courtyard gently, and turned around quickly, Yang Nian'en raised his wine glass again. Di Qing said: "How about calling you Nephew Di Xian?" Di Qing said: "Old man Yang is out, you can call me whatever you want." Yang Nian'en said: "I said, nephew, you just met someone else. If you think highly of me, you can just call me uncle from now on." Di Qing hurriedly said, "Uncle Yang." Yang Nianen smiled and said: "It's still early, and you came late, so you have to drink a few more glasses today, and you won't go home until you're drunk!" Di Qing thought, dare the sun rise for you alone?It's early and early, and late is late.After this matter is done, he will be the uncle, otherwise he will be the old man. Yes, the uncle is a real relative, and the old man is only a few feet away. Yang Yushang said angrily: "Drinking should be done in moderation, don't get drunk, otherwise how would you go back?" Seeing Yang Yushang's concern, Di Qing felt a little sweet, and said with a smile, "Uncle Yang is joking, everyone drinks to warm their bodies, how can they really be drunk?" Seeing that the food and drink were cold, Yang Nianen ordered: "Housekeeper Diao, hurry up and ask the cook to order some delicious food, and then bring me the tea before the rain that I have treasured for many years." Di Qing hurriedly said: "Uncle Yang, don't bother, I'll just eat something." Suddenly remembered something, took out the oil-paper bag from his arms, untied it and said: "Yushang, I brought you something you like to eat Wash crab. But... it's cold." Yang Yushang took the hand-washing crab, looked down at it, and was speechless for a long time. Di Qing suddenly saw two drops of water falling on the hand-washing crab, Yang Yushang was crying, and said in a panic: "Yushang, don't you like it? It's fine if you don't eat it, I won't bring it next time." Yang Yushang raised his head slowly, with tears in his eyes full of tenderness, and said, "I like it very much. But, I'm not in a hurry to eat it." After saying that, he wrapped the hand-washing crab again and gently placed it beside his hand. Di Qing was at a loss for a moment, not knowing what he had done wrong, which made Yu Chang cry.When he was at a loss, Yang Nian'en urged him: "Housekeeper Diao, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and get some tea." This old master Yang is a rudder, and housekeeper Diao is a grass on the wall. Seeing that the old master has turned the wind direction, he hurriedly fetched the tea.Yang Nianen personally boiled the water, took out the tea set that he cherished on weekdays, and said: "Nephew, the tea ceremony you mentioned last time, I think about it afterwards, it makes sense. In fact, the dragon balls are just scarce, so they don't necessarily taste good. This tea In my opinion, the tea with the highest taste is the Twelve Jue produced in Jianzhou in the south of Fujian Province, but loose tea is more famous in Huainan, Jiangnan, and Jinghu areas, such as before the rain, after the rain, and Longxi. It is considered to be the best of the moment. The old man has collected famous teas from all over the world over the years, and if there is a chance in the future, I will taste it slowly with my nephew." Di Qing's thoughts revolved around "Why is Yushang crying? What did I say wrong?" As he thought about this, he said absently and perfunctorily: "Then thank you, old uncle." Yang Nianen saw that Di Qing had no intention of tasting tea, and felt that he was making a fool of himself for the blind, but he couldn't vomit some words, "Nephew, I only know that you are going to be promoted to Sanzhi recently, but I don't know that you are still there." I can have a few words with the Holy Majesty. Today's matter is really thanks to you, nephew." Di Qing came back to his senses, "Actually, I was just lucky. I helped the Holy Master a few times. The Holy Majesty treated me well, and that's why I was promoted to Sanzhi. Later, I remembered about my uncle, and casually told the Holy Majesty that he was in a good mood just in time. , let people do it.” Yang Nian'en was in awe, he always thought that Di Qing had a backer, but he must not have a lot of money, how could he have thought that Di Qing's backer was actually the emperor!With the backing of the two adults who questioned the goods, isn't it smooth sailing to do business by yourself?Thinking of this, Yang Nianen's heart blossomed with joy, thinking to himself that her daughter's vision is really extraordinary.Seeing Di Qing looking at Yang Yushang frequently, Yang Nianen understood, put his hand on his head and said, "I'm getting old, and I don't drink too much alcohol. I feel dizzy after just a few drinks. Yushang, I'll go back to my room to rest first. You can accompany Di Qing." Nephew, sit down for a while." After saying that, he stood up and said goodbye. Di Qing had known Yang Nianen for so long, and finally found that Yang Nianen was also considerate, so he politely sent Yang Nianen to the front of the hall.When Yang Nian'en and the housekeeper were gone, Di Qing hurriedly asked, "Yushang, are you feeling well? Then go back and rest?" Yang Yushang shook her head and said, "No. I just didn't want to see Luo Zheng, so I excused myself and said I'm not feeling well. Brother Di, I'm sorry for you." She called out Brother Di, affectionately, and her face turned red.Di Qing's heart was agitated, and he said in a low voice: "Yu Chang, I'm just doing it easily. Besides, for you, I will do even the most difficult things." , I can't say much about the scene, but the words and sentences come from the heart and the attitude is sincere.Yang Yushang was moved when he heard this, but he couldn't say anything for a moment. The two were silent, enjoying the quiet and warm time. In the sky outside the hall, the lone cloud was high and far away. A gust of north wind blew and brought down the lonely snow on the trees. Much happier." Seeing the wind blowing into the hall, Yang Yushang shuddered, Di Qing didn't dare to hug Yang Yushang, but stretched out his hand to hold Yang Yushang's slender hand. Yang Yushang's delicate body trembled, but Di Qing let Di Qing hold her hand, and she didn't withdraw it after all.Di Qing only felt that the tentacles were slippery and cold, and said with concern: "Yu Chang, it's very cold here, why don't you go back?" Yang Yushang gently leaned over, snuggled into Di Qing's arms, and said in a low voice: "Brother Di, won't this... make you warm?" His face was a little shy, but his eyes were full of sly smiles. Di Qing came to his senses and gently hugged Yang Yushang's slender waist. There was a faint fragrance of a virgin from the end of his nose.He said with emotion: "Yu Chang, I am a rough man, I don't understand other people's thoughts. If I do something wrong, don't blame me." Yang Yushang chuckled, but didn't speak.Di Qing only felt that the way of the chuckle, like flying snow, was lovable, so he couldn't help asking: "Yu Chang, why did you cry just now? Sigh, I'm so stupid, I still don't understand, why are you crying?" would like me." Yang Yushang didn't answer the previous question, and said in a low voice: "When you like someone, sometimes you don't give a reason. If you really make it clear, then it's like my father, it's a business." Di Qing couldn't help laughing, "Are you dissatisfied with your father? In fact, he has nothing to do, he just wants to do business. Didn't you say that your family is in the south of the Yangtze River, and it was originally a big family. Your father wants to support a large family and run around the capital. , and there is not much relationship, in fact, it is not easy." Yang Yushang said in a low voice: "Actually...Actually..." She looked at the bag of hand-washing crabs for a long time before making up her mind: "Actually, I was not born by my father." Di Qing was taken aback, "Yang Nian'en is not your father, so who is your father?" Yang Yushang said with tears in his eyes: "I don't know who my biological father is, my mother remarried to the Yang family." Seeing that Yang Yushang was sad, Di Qing had no way to comfort her, so she could only stroke Yang Yushang's beautiful hair with her hands, but felt that her hair was also cold, like ice. Yang Yushang said: "I heard from my stepfather that after my mother gave birth to me, she was forced to separate from my biological father and married into the Yang family. My stepfather knew my mother from the beginning and waited for my mother, so he was very happy to accept her. We mother and daughter. But after my mother married into the Yang family, she was always depressed, because she was sad, she passed away within a few years." Di Qing said sadly: "It turns out...you are more pitiful than me. At least I have an older brother to take care of, your stepfather..." Yang Yushang whispered: "Your elder brother is very kind to you, and my stepfather is also kind to me. After my mother died, he was also very sad and loved me in every possible way. When my mother passed away, I asked him to take care of me, but he had to let I chose my husband and son-in-law, and my stepfather agreed. My stepfather didn't force me to marry. As for talking with Rhodes, it was just a means of their businessmen. When I was in Jiangnan, many people in the family were interested in me. , but I didn't like it, and my stepfather didn't force it. Later, I felt upset, he happened to be going to the capital to do business, so he brought me here, and then I met you." Di Qing said apologetically: "I bumped into you that day, it was really an unintentional mistake, don't take offense." Yang Yushang smiled and said: "Could it be that you are still so polite to me now? When I saw your eyes, I knew that you were very sad at that time. It would never be Deng Tuzi who bumped into me. Di Brother, why were you so nervous and angry at the beginning? What happened, can you tell me?" Di Qing recounted everything that happened back then, and after Yang Yushang listened to it, he said with emotion: "So that's the case, no wonder you were so anxious that day. It's a pity that we never found the person who hurt you. You didn't have any entanglements, but you had to die Fighting, how can people be so ridiculous?" Di Qing was silent for a long time before saying: "When I see him again, I still want to arrest him, not for anything else...just for those innocent people." "Then...you must be careful." Yang Yushang held Di Qing's hand without objecting, and said softly, "You must remember that no matter what time it is, I will always be concerned about you." Di Qing nodded slowly, and said: "I remember, no matter when, Yu Chang takes care of me, cares about me, and I will take care of her for the rest of my life!" Yang Yushang held Di Qing's hand tightly, with a sweet smile on the corner of his mouth, "I know, I knew it the first time I saw you. Brother Di, for some reason, the first time I saw you, I couldn't forget you, maybe This must be fate." After saying that, she lowered her head shyly, grabbed Di Qing's hand but held on tightly. Di Qing was moved, and said in a low voice: "Ever since I saw you, I have been thinking about you. I have been misunderstood and wronged all these years, and I am depressed. At that time, you defended me a few words, and I listened to you. In my heart. Because of those few words, I will never forget you after all. But I never dreamed that I would meet you again, nor did I expect that you actually like me." Yang Yushang said: "Then we are in the same boat. You asked me why I cried just now? In fact, I used to eat that hand-washing crab when I was young. It was my mother who made it for me at that time. I always remember it in my heart. I used to talk to you casually. I said that I like to eat hand-washing crabs, and I don’t want you to keep it in my heart. When I saw you take out the hand-washing crabs, I suddenly thought of my mother and wanted to tell her something, so I couldn’t help crying.” Di Qing asked, "What do you want to say to Mother?" Yang Yushang had tears in her eyes, a smile on her mouth, and said softly: "I want to tell mother, 'Mother, don't worry, I finally found someone who loves me as much as you, his name is Di Qing!'" Yang Yushang was full of tenderness , looking at Di Qing, he was silent, but his heart was as thick as snow, and his affection was lingering in his bones... Di Qing's heart trembled, he held Yang Yushang's hand tightly, and called out in a low voice: "Yushang..." Yang Yushang responded softly, "Brother Di..." The two looked at each other, and they could see the care and pity in each other's eyes.Although the north wind was cold, the lights in the hall were like spring and warm. The two of them suddenly felt that there was no need to say anything more.Those sympathetic words are superfluous, because they already understand each other's heart. After looking at each other for a long time, Di Qing suddenly thought of something, and asked, "If you still remember what happened when you were a child, did Lingtang never tell you about your father?" Yang Yushang shook his head, took out half of the jade pendant from his bosom and handed it to Di Qing, "This is my mother's relic, maybe it was left by my father." The jade was carved with a dragon on the front and a phoenix on the back. Owned by big families. Di Qing said: "Why is it half a dollar? Oh, it's probably because your father and Lingtang broke up in the past, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to recognize them in the future, so I keep it as a proof." Seeing Can Yu's coldness, Di Qing felt sympathetic and said, "Yushang, don't worry, no matter whether you go to heaven or earth, as long as your father is still there, I will definitely find him for you." Yang Yushang stared at Di Qing obsessively, before saying for a long time: "This piece of jade was left to me by my mother, but when she left it to me, she didn't say anything. She never mentioned my father, and when she died, she only had Said, "Yu Chang, I don't ask you to find your father, I just ask you to find a man who treats you sincerely. Choose a husband and son-in-law. As for whether this jade is the proof of the reunion between father and mother in the future, I don't know." Yang Yushang said this, his voice choked up, and tears fell drop by drop, like beads with broken threads. Di Qing thought, Yushang's mother was probably deceived by her husband, that's why she was so heartbroken, and hoped that her daughter would find a sincere man.But judging from this piece of jade, most of Yushang's mother married into a wealthy family, hmph, so what about these rich and powerful people?They just don't have love.Of course, it is also possible that Yushang's father and mother had to be separated, and this is why Yushang's father did not show up.But there is another possibility, that is, Yushang's father is dead.Of course, these speculations are inconvenient to tell Yang Yushang.Seeing Yang Yushang so sad, Di Qing hurriedly took out the blue silk scarf from his bosom to wipe Yang Yushang's tears. Yang Yushang cried for a while, feeling much better.Seeing that the silk scarf was used when he bandaged Di Qing's wound, he asked, "So you still have it?" Di Qing said: "You gave me this, how could I lose it?" Shaking his head, he said: "Throw me a papaya, and I will give you Qiongju. You give me a silk scarf, and I will give you a crab." Holding Yang Yushang, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Yang Yushang suddenly came to his senses, and said with a smile, "Okay, you laugh at me as a crab, and see if I don't beat you into a papaya." After speaking, he lightly raised his hand and beat down on Di Qing's chest.Di Qing stretched out his hand and gently grabbed Yang Yushang's wrist.The two of them were breathing very close, and Di Qing could only hear Yang Yushang exhaling like blue, and couldn't help feeling confused.Yang Yushang's face turned red again, but she quietly closed her eyes.Di Qing took courage and quickly kissed her on the cheek, feeling as if his lips had been kissed next to nephrite jade, and his heart was pounding.Yang Yushang groaned, and hid in Di Qing's arms again, extremely shy.The two agree in love and share the same mind, and they only want to stay in this moment forever in this life. After a long time, Yang Yushang stuffed the half jade pendant in Di Qing's hand, and murmured: "Brother Di, you can keep this half jade. Although my father abandoned my mother and left, I know that you will never Leave me again. I only hope that you and I will go to heaven and earth and never be separated." Di Qing held Yang Yushang's hand tightly, and said firmly, "Okay, you and I will never be separated in heaven and earth." Yang Yushang felt warm in his heart, and felt that he had nothing to ask for in this life.But Di Qing looked at the half of the jade pendant and thought, who is Yu Chang's father?No matter what, I always want to find my biological father for Yu Chang, so as to live up to her deep affection. Many things are easier said than done.In the blink of an eye, it was late spring when the grass grew and warblers flew around. Di Qing wanted to find Yang Yushang's father, but he still had no idea.Fortunately, Yang Yushang was considerate and only advised Di Qing to let nature take its course. This infatuated woman's heart has long been tied to Di Qing, and she doesn't want Di Qing to be rich and powerful, but only wants Di Qing to be safe. These days, Yang Nianen's business has been going smoothly and he is in a good mood. Instead of preventing Di Qing from coming to see Yang Yushang, he hopes that Di Qing will come more often.Seeing that Di Qing's background seemed unfathomable, Yang Nian'en was somewhat satisfied with Di Qing because he could even persuade the emperor.Besides, before Yang's mother died, she told Yang Nian'en not to embarrass her daughter, Yang Nian'en thought that this Di Qing was chosen by Yu Chang himself, and it is rare that he still has some skills, so this can be regarded as the best of both worlds. On this day, before Di Qing entered the palace, Yan Wenying had already found him, and said coldly: "Di Qing, Your Majesty is waiting for you." For some reason, Di Qing always felt that Yan Wen should be somewhat hostile to him, and thought to himself, could it be that he said that his head was pinched by a door panel before, which caused him to hold grudges?But looking left and right, I always felt that Yan Wenying's head was pinched even more by the door panel. Arriving in front of Zhao Zhen, without waiting for the salute, Zhao Zhen said: "Excuse me. Di Qing, how many newcomers to the Eight Imperial Guards are there recently?" Di Qing mentally calculated, and replied: "There should be thirty-two people." Zhao Zhen murmured: "It's almost there." There was a strange flash in his eyes, like hope and worry. Di Qing's heart trembled slightly, and he asked, "What's the matter?" Zhao Zhen said: "I'm planning a private visit in WeChat, so I need you to escort me. Di Qing, of course you will come with me, right?" Di Qing was a little surprised and said, "I'm afraid it's not easy to get rid of the holy body of ten thousand gold?" Zhao Zhen smiled sarcastically, "Everything depends on the Queen Mother, what difference does it make if I leave or not? Di Qing, let them all get ready." It was the first time that Di Qing saw Zhao Zhen being so decisive, and knowing that he couldn't stop him, he had to inform a group of people to wait.Seeing Di Qing leave, Zhao Zhen lingered in the palace for a long time, saw Yan Wenying still standing aside, frowned and said, "Wen Ying, I want to go to the mausoleum of the late emperor, what's your idea?" Yan Wenying said with a bitter face: "Although Di Qing's words are not pleasant to listen to, but what he said just now is correct. How can a saint with a body of ten thousand gold leave the capital so easily? I'm afraid... the queen mother won't allow it." Zhao Zhen said angrily: "The queen mother does not allow it, the queen mother does not allow it! The most common sentence I have heard over the years is that the queen mother does not allow it! Is your head really like what Di Qing said, was it caught by the door? Why don't you think of a way out of the palace for me?" count?" Yan Wenying's face was pale and he couldn't speak.He has followed Zhao Zhen for many years, and it was the first time he saw Zhao Zhen so angry.At this moment, a palace official rushed over, "Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince begs to see you." Zhao Zhen's eyes flashed, he took a breath and said, "Please." When the Eighth Prince came in, he was still clean, this time he was wearing court clothes.When walking, he didn't look sideways, and when he came to Zhao Zhen, he was about to kneel down and salute.Even if he is Zhao Zhen's uncle, he still has to salute the emperor when he sees him.Zhao Zhen supported the Eighth Prince, his eyes flickered and said: "Uncle Eighth Emperor, you don't need to be too polite. You have been in the palace for a long time, why did you enter the palace today?" The Eighth Prince said softly: "I heard that the Empress Dowager was ill, so I came into the palace to greet you. I happened to pass by the Holy Majesty's bedroom. I thought it would be rude not to see the Holy Majesty for a long time, so I went inside to ask for an audience." Zhao Zhen was a little astonished, "The queen mother is sick? Then why didn't anyone tell me?" Turning to look at Yan Wenying, he said, "What are you doing all day?" Yan Wenying panicked and said: "I don't know, I don't know where the eighth prince knew?" The Eighth Prince said softly, "Duke Cheng told me this morning." Anger flashed across Zhao Zhen's eyes, and he thought that my own son is not as good as an adopted son.It turned out that when Zhenzong had no children, he raised Zhao Yunsheng in the East Palace, thinking that if he had no heirs, he made Zhao Yunsheng the crown prince.Later Zhao Zhen was born, and several years later, Zhao Yunsheng was invited out of the East Palace.But Empress Dowager Liu raised Zhao Yunsheng for a few years, cared for Zhao Yunsheng very much, promoted Zhao Yunsheng many times, but alienated her own son Zhao Zhen. Every time Zhao Zhen thinks about this matter, he feels extremely awkward.Hearing that Empress Dowager Liu was ill, Zhao Zhen finally showed concern, and sighed, "Uncle Emperor, I will go to visit Empress Dowager with you." The Eighth Prince nodded and said, "That is the best." The two went to Changchun Palace, and when they got to the palace, Zhao Zhen suddenly asked, "Uncle Emperor, what's wrong with the Empress Dowager?" The Eighth Prince said: "I heard from Cheng Guogong that the queen mother had a nightmare last night and felt unwell after waking up in the morning." Zhao Zhen asked again, "What dream did the Queen Mother have?" The Eighth Prince was silent for a moment before saying: "I don't dare to ask." He became confused, crazier than a lunatic, but now he was sober, he couldn't be more careful. Zhao Zhen asked casually, "Why did Duke Cheng seek the Eighth Prince?" The Eighth Prince hesitated, "He is also the condition of the minister." Zhao Zhen said "Oh", and seeing the great eunuch Luo Chongxun greet him, he ordered: "I heard that the queen mother is ill, so take me to visit her." Luo Chongxun did not dare to neglect, and immediately led Zhao Zhen and the eighth prince inside.When they arrived at the Empress Dowager's dormitory, the curtains were hanging all around, and the Empress Dowager was faintly lying on the bed, and Cheng Guogong Zhao Yunsheng was in front of the bed. Seeing Zhao Zhen coming, Zhao Yunsheng hurriedly came to salute, Zhao Zhen ignored him, went straight to Empress Dowager Liu's bed, knelt down and said: "Zhen'er heard that the mother is ill, come to greet me." Turning to Luo Chongxun, he said: "Why didn't you Is the imperial physician here to treat the Empress Dowager?" Luo Chongxun didn't wait for an answer, Empress Dowager Liu said softly: "It's just a slight discomfort, I didn't ask the imperial doctor to come. Zhen'er, I didn't want to disturb you about some trivial matters, but I didn't expect you to know about them." Zhao Zhen said anxiously: "The queen mother is ill, how can you talk about small things?" Empress Dowager Liu interrupted: "I had a dream last night..." Zhao Zhen was surprised and said, "I don't know what dream my mother had?" Empress Dowager Liu's voice was a little trance, "I dreamed about the first emperor. He stood in front of me, just looking at me. He wanted to say something, but I couldn't hear him. What did he want to say?" Zhao Yunsheng said: "Think about it every day, dream at night. The Empress Dowager probably misses the late Emperor too much, and that's why she has dreams, right?" There was something weird in Zhao Zhen's eyes, and he suddenly said: "Mother, the baby actually had a weird dream these days..." Empress Dowager Liu trembled, "What dream did you have?" Zhao Zhen said slowly: "My child dreamed of the darkness of the four fields, and suddenly a ray of light pierced through the clouds, and in that ray, stood the late emperor. But the scene was too mysterious, and my child was awakened. I don't know why." Empress Dowager Liu was silent for a long time before she whispered, "Is there nothing else?" Zhao Zhen squinted at the Eighth Prince, and said softly: "I can only see a blurry scene around me, and there seems to be a mountain not far away..." "Is there a mountain?" Empress Dowager Liu suddenly sat up behind Luo Man, and said in a broken voice, "What kind of mountain is it?" There was a hint of horror in her voice. Zhao Zhen hurriedly said, "Queen, what's the matter with you?" Empress Dowager Liu was silent for a long time before saying: "It's nothing. Zhen'er, go on." Zhao Zhen said worriedly: "Mother, the child dare not speak anymore. You should rest." "I told you to say it, so you say it!" Empress Dowager Liu's voice was quite irritable. Everyone was shocked.Empress Dowager Liu has been hanging behind the curtains for many years, her majesty is self-evident, and her mind is unpredictable, but she is rarely so irritable.There was a strange flash in Cheng Guogong's eyes. Seeing Zhao Zhen looking over, he lowered his head. 赵祯吃惊道：“我也不知道那是什么山，只记得山好像都被烧焦了一样，寸草不生。那山上的石头，仿佛都被融化。是的，先帝望着孩儿，好像也要说些什么。可孩儿被惊醒了，竟听不到先帝的嘱托。”说完脸上满是懊丧。 宫中沉寂下来，赵祯说得绘声绘色，本是暖暖的宫中，不知为何，竟有些鬼气森森。罗幔后，死一般的沉寂，呼吸可闻。 刘太后的呼吸似乎变得粗重，赵允升、八王爷屏住了呼吸，都不敢多言。许久，刘太后这才低声道：“允升，你如何看待皇上的这个梦呢？” 赵允升战战兢兢道：“臣不知晓。臣听说有个叫邵雍的隐士，对梦境解析很是玄妙。若有机会，臣当请他前来解梦。”他脸色如土，看来是发现太后的异样，不敢轻易发表见解。 刘太后又问，“荣王，你又如何来看皇上的梦呢？” 荣王就是八王爷，闻言道：“太后，臣只会做梦，不会解梦。” 刘太后叹口气道：“祯儿，你对自己的梦境，有何想法？” 赵祯神色终于恢复了冷静，皱眉道：“梦境不可全信，但总是有些征兆。孩儿和母后不约而同都梦到先帝，想先帝也是想念我们了。母后因梦染病，孩儿甚为忧心。孩儿想也该替母后前往先帝陵寝拜祭了，说不定先帝也会喜欢……” “你想去永定陵？”刘太后缓缓道。 赵祯低声道：“孩儿也想拜祭先帝了。”说罢向赵允升望了一眼。赵允升脸色有些异样，犹豫片刻，说道：“皇上一片孝心，这主意听起来也是不错。难道说……真的是先帝有灵，这才托梦吗？” 刘太后在幔帐后沉寂许久，叹口气道：“你愿意去，就去吧。我累了，你们都退下吧。” 赵祯眼中闪过一丝喜意，和众人退下。刘太后静静地坐在床榻上，盏茶的功夫，有一人静悄悄地走进来，刘太后也不诧异，问道：“阎文应，你说圣上最近一直想出宫吗？” 阎文应垂头道：“是呀，圣上最近心神不宁，总像做噩梦的样子。” “他为何这么想出宫？为何一定要去永定陵？”刘太后问道。 阎文应半晌才道：“臣不知。圣上最近，并不是什么事都对臣说的。” 刘太后悠悠道：“阎文应，吾对你如何呢？” 阎文应跪倒道：“太后对臣恩重如山。臣就是粉身碎骨也无能报答。” 刘太后轻声道：“吾让你照看皇上，你一直做得很好。这次皇上去永定陵，你也跟着。皇上有什么举动，你知道怎么做吧？” 阎文应道：“臣一定最先禀告太后。” 刘太后点点头道：“好，你下去吧。吾以后不会亏待你的。”蓦地想起一事，问道：“圣上最近招了一批人入了班直，有什么用意呢？” 阎文应迟疑道：“圣上想要出宫，可又怕出事，这才带些禁军在身边。圣上也知道，眼下班直的人，武技算不上好，因此圣上这才从八大禁军中抽调人手吧。” 刘太后淡淡道：“他如今倒是小心了很多。他若真的小心，怎么会和你私自去烟花之地呢？我还以为，他提拔人手，想要自己做主宫中呢。” 阎文应不敢多言。刘太后最后那句话，含义颇深，他不敢插嘴。 刘太后沉吟片刻，才道：“好了，你退下吧。记得小心行事。” 阎文应退下，刘太后自言自语道：“山？烧焦的山？寸土不生？这怎么可能呢？”她言语中带了分颤抖，似乎还带着惊惧惶惑。 她垂帘听政，手掌大权，可以说是天底下最有权势的女人，那么她畏惧的又是什么呢？