November 22, the 30th year of Hongwu, was auspicious and good for traveling.
He was leaving Peiping for the capital today. Lianhua almost didn't sleep all night. For some reason, she tossed and turned on the couch and couldn't fall asleep. Thousands of concerns filled my mind, thinking of my mother who was far away in Seoul, thinking of Li Fangyuan who was injured but refused to talk about it, and thinking of Zhu Di who looked grim the day before yesterday. What's more, is the unknown future: Is going to the capital a blessing or a curse? King Yan suggested persuading the imperial court to send an envoy to Japan. Can he do it himself
It's almost dawn, and Lianhua is a little anxious. It's not good to be distracted like this. When we say goodbye today, we will definitely see a lot of people, so don't be listless. I urged myself to sleep for a while, but the more I rushed, the more I couldn't fall asleep.
Next door, Zhien was getting up, and there was the rustling sound of the bed being made. Lianhua turned over again, still not sleepy, sighed, and simply opened her eyes.
Hearing Hai Shou tiptoe into the next door, he whispered to Zhien: "I'm going to the school grounds and will be back in a moment. When the princess gets up, you serve breakfast first, and we will set off around noon." Zhien agreed, He also lowered his voice and said, "Then come back early."
The two people were talking in Korean dialect. Listening to this, Lianhua felt as if she had returned to Seoul and back home: her father and brother went to court very early, and in winter they always went out before they even got up, and her mother forgot her instructions when she was outside. He lowered his voice slightly. .
Lianhua couldn't help but smile. These two people were her relatives, right? Can they adapt to life in the capital? While thinking wildly, I heard the sound of Hai Shou's boots coming out of Tingsongju. Zhi En was scooping water to wash up. Suddenly there was another knock on the door outside, and the housekeeper brought breakfast. It's cold, so breakfast is delivered every day these days, and lunch and dinner are all together in the hall.
Lianhua simply got up and looked in the mirror. There were big dark circles around her eyes, and she randomly applied some powder to cover them. Zhien heard the noise and stretched his head into the room to look around: "Good morning, princess! Are you up?"
The two had breakfast, packed their luggage, and checked around to see if there was anything missing. Lianhua looked around. Although she had only lived here for half a month, she didn't know why she was so reluctant to leave. When he opened the window, a gust of cold north wind rushed in, which was quite cold. Lianhua's groggy mind suddenly became much clearer.
The weather today is not good, it is a bit gloomy, the sky is low and the clouds are thick, it looks like it is going to snow. Lian Hua remembered that a year ago, in the same weather, she was taken to Gyeongbokgung Palace by Jung Sang Palace and learned the bad news about her father, brother and younger brother. . It was that day that the trajectory of my life completely changed.
I was meditating by the window when I heard the sound of footsteps and Xu Ying's voice: "Is the princess up?"
Lianhua hurriedly closed the window and came to the door. But they saw Xu Ying taking Xu Xiu and a dozen maids, housekeepers and women, carrying large and small bags, into Tingsongju.
Lianhua hurriedly saluted: "Princess! It's so early."
Xu Ying smiled: "Don't be so polite. I can't sleep when I have something to do. I was thinking that you were leaving today, so I thought I'd better come here early."
Xu Xiu also smiled: "You left in a hurry. It would be nice to stay a little longer." Lianhua didn't answer and gave up her seat with a smile.
However, Xu Ying did not sit down, and asked the maid to open the package she had brought, and explained everything clearly to Lianhua and Zhien: "This is steamed snacks. Sometimes the food on the road is not clean, so I would rather eat this dry food. This is the dry food." A little side dish, Zhien remembers to open it often to let some air. I have boiled a hundred eggs. The weather will not be bad. It is better to have a cushion when you are hungry than to be hungry. Remember to peel these apples for the princess to eat. The maximum can be After about ten days, throw them away if they get broken. These broken silver and copper coins are used when giving rewards to people. These mattresses and mats have been washed, and the ones on the road may not be clean. Use this to feel more at ease..." Zhien Listen carefully and nod your head.
Lianhua was moved in her heart. She didn't expect Xu Ying to sort out these trivial items for herself with the dignity of a royal princess. While listening carefully, she couldn't help but look at Xu Ying.
Xu Ying noticed Lian Hua's gaze, smiled at Lian Hua, and continued: "This pack of books is for you to take with you to relieve your boredom on the road. Gao Chi helped pick it out. See if you like it or not. You should go and change it again." How many?"
Lianhua looked at them and said quickly: "That's enough, these are very good." She also smiled at Xu Ying.
Ever since there was a dispute in Guanyu Hall, Lianhua always felt apologetic when seeing Xu Ying; similarly, Xu Ying also felt guilty towards Lianhua. The two of them had the same thoughts and were always extremely polite when they met. At this time, they smiled at each other, understanding each other, and their hearts felt much more relaxed.
After Xu Ying finished speaking, she looked at Zhien and asked again: "Have you remembered Zhien?"
Zhien nodded vigorously: "I remember everything. Thank you, Princess!"
Xu Ying turned around and told the housekeeper: "Put them all on the car." Zhien said hurriedly: "There are still some things that need to be put on the car. I will go with you." As he said this, Zhien and the maids and housekeepers packed up big and small bags together. Carry it out.
Lotus also saluted Xu Ying: "Thank you, Princess."
Xu Ying held her in his arms and said, "Don't thank me. I just realized that you, princess, have been very kind to my prince and Ming Dynasty, but I don't know how to repay you."
Lianhua's face turned red: "The princess is too praised, I haven't done anything."
Xu Ying took Lianhua's hand and said slowly: "Okay, let's not be polite. When you go to the capital, your father Yunwen will take care of you, so everything should be fine. But if there is something wrong sometimes, Just ask Hai Shou to go to the Duke of Wei's mansion, and my brothers Xu Huizu and Xu Zengshou will handle it for you, and you can go as your mother's family, okay?"
Lotus' eyes were a little red: "Yes."
Xu Xiu smiled at the side and said: "Look at you two, it is a happy occasion for the princess to go. Why does it make her so sad, as if she is parting from life or death?" She turned around and said, "Hey, fourth brother, when did you come?"
But he saw Zhu Di standing at the door, wearing only an old purple tang-colored robe in the cold weather, looking at Xu Ying and Lianhua, with a half-smile on his face. Seeing that several people turned to look at him, he stepped into the house and said with a smile: "I see it's almost time, come and see if everything is packed?"
At this time, there was another sound of footsteps, and a large group of people including Hai Shouzhi Enma Sanbao came in together, saying in unison: "Everyone is ready, let's go."
Zhu Di looked at Lianhua, who whispered: "Everything is fine."
A group of people crowded around, left Tingsong Residence, passed through the halls and courtyards, and left Prince Yan's Mansion.
Wang Jinghong was waiting outside the gate with a hundred soldiers from the palace to see him off. Even though there were only a hundred, they were definitely not comparable to the 160 North Korean guards when North Korea sent relatives. There are a total of tens of thousands of soldiers in Prince Yan's Mansion, and these one hundred are the best among the selected elite soldiers. All of them have experienced many battles and have extraordinary skills, and they are specially equipped with Mongolian horses, which can fight and run well. It is no exaggeration to say that the combat effectiveness of Ma Sanbao and Wang Jinghong with these one hundred soldiers is no less than a thousand Mongolian cavalry. There will be no opponents on the road from Peking to the capital. Zhu Di wanted to ensure the safety of Lotus, but also did not want the formation to be too big and obvious. This arrangement could be considered a low-key luxury.
Lianhua walked to the door and was startled when she saw the carriage. It was an almost brand new carriage, with a very tall body and a spacious carriage. It even had green screen windows on the left and right sides. Lianhua couldn't help but look at Xu Ying.
Xu Ying smiled: "You have a long way to go. A bigger car can make the journey a little less tiring. This is my car. I don't go out on weekdays, so I just give it to you. Princess, don't dislike it."
Lian Hua wanted to refuse, but Xu Ying sighed and took Lian Hua's hand again: "Stop being a heretic. Your books and piano are all put inside. A car is not worth anything, just be good to yourself."
Lian Hua's eyes were red again, and she said in courtesy: "Thank you, Princess. I'll go then." Xu Ying, Xu Xiu, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui together said to the lotus: "Princess, take care of yourself!"
Lianhua held back her tears and got into the car. Zhien accompanied her in the car, and Haishou followed on horseback. One hundred royal soldiers were divided into two teams, with Ma Sanbao leading fifty in the front and Wang Jinghong leading fifty in the back, protecting Lotus's carriage from front to back. Ma Sanbao raised his right hand, and a line of carriages and horses started slowly. Faint farewell sounds kept coming from behind: "Take care!" "Princess, take care!"
Zhu Di got on the green horse and walked beside the car. Lianhua was a little surprised. Looking through the green screen window, she saw Zhu Di's figure was still so tall, standing tall and motionless on the horse. The green horse lowered its head and followed the car with small steps.
The carriage and horses passed through the entire city of Beiping and out of the city gate. Zhu Di's green horse followed the carriage leisurely. Lianhua couldn't help it and shouted to Zhu Di: "Your Highness, please go back!" Her voice was hoarse.
Zhu Di shook his head and stayed beside the car silently. The sky was overcast, with heavy clouds hanging low above his head. Their hearts are heavier than the sky and clouds.
After walking for another ten miles, we were almost at Huailai County. Although Lianhua didn't know where this was, she knew that she must have left Peiping. As the vassal king, Zhu Di was not allowed to leave the fiefdom without authorization. Lianhua bit her lip, got off the car and walked to the green horse, looking up at Zhu Di.
Zhu Di was stunned and jumped off his horse. The two looked at each other, speechless for a moment.
Lianhua said softly: "Your Majesty, please go back now. You have already left Peiping."
Zhu Di hummed, but didn't move.
Lianhua said again: "Your Majesty, remember that we said we would go see the Holy Sense Tower together." She smiled as she spoke. The cold wind blows against my face, and my difficult smile is like a withered flower, floating in the wind.
Zhu Di stared at the lotus, with two dark circles on his slightly pale face. It was obvious that he had not slept well last night. His clear eyes were full of water, and his eyes were dodging, not daring to look directly at himself. As Zhu Di watched, Humen was full of nostalgia and reluctance.
After a long while, Zhu Di sighed: "Can you play the piano for me?" His words were pleading. Lianhua was startled and said for a long time, "Okay." Zhien has already brought out the "Flying Waterfall" and laid a mat on the ground.
Sitting on the ground with lotus flowers, tuning strings and plucking notes, playing slowly, it is the "Yangguan Sandie" that Cai and Zhu Quan learned. The technique is not as skillful as Zhu Quan's, and the sound of the piano is not as sonorous as Zhu Quan's playing; but at this moment, it echoes in the gloomy winter afternoon, with lingering emotions and nostalgia:
"The morning rain in Weicheng is light and dusty, and the guest house is green and the willows are new. I urge you to have a glass of wine. There are no ancient people out of Yangguan in the west. The grass is everywhere like the grass. The wine is intended, the wine is intended, and the heart is already mellow before drinking. Carrying the gallop. , ride at a gallop, how many days can you drink and patrol?"
Zhu Di listened to the sound of the piano and felt as if the two of them had met for the first time in the desert, galloping in the sandstorm, holding hands in desperate situations, and looking up at the pagoda together in the sunset. It is also like the snowflakes running over to express their feelings to each other in the morning light, the two horses riding side by side under the dome of the grassland, and smiling at each other in the bustling world of Datong Mansion.
Looking over, the light blue figure of Zhaojun in Qingluo Nei seems far away and near, as real as an illusion.
The sound of the piano became more and more urgent, and Lianhua's heart was full of thoughts, and her gestures were a little urgent:
"Thousands of tours have been exhausted, and it is difficult to forget an inch of my heart, and I am infinitely sad. The Chutian and the Xiangshui are separated by the far shore, and I have been waiting for the Honglin for a long time. The ruler is applied, the ruler is applied, the ruler is applied frequently, like a blind date, like a blind date. Oh! From now on! Today we say goodbye, we miss each other so much that we fall asleep, and we hear the wild geese visiting us."
The two places miss each other so much! Could it be that from now on, we can only meet each other in dreams? The pain in my heart could no longer be contained, and with a "pop", one of the strings was broken. Lotus stopped her hand and stared blankly at the waterfall. The mist in her eyes turned into tears, rolling down from the corners of her eyes.
Zhu Di came over, held the lotus in his hands, stared into her eyes, and said word by word: "I promise, we will see the Shengguan Tower together, not in a dream." Lotus's eyes were filled with tears, and she looked at Zhu Di in a blur, speechless. Ning choked.
Finally, the carriages and horses set off again, and the green horses stopped on the roadside, watching from a distance. King Yan, who was standing majestically, watched the carriage go further and further away, feeling as if his heart was cut by a knife.
I don't know when, the snowflakes are falling down, flying, and falling on my hair and body. The old purple tang-colored robe was gradually covered with white snow, but the burly figure was still like a statue, motionless. The snow is getting heavier and heavier.
After this farewell, can we see each other again
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