Xiaochunzhuang is separated from the Peacock Mansion by two mountains and one river, and it is the place where the Peacock Mansion used to house the old servants.
Before dawn, Qing Jiujiu was woken up. The two old women stood in the yard with smiles, holding a large pile of dirty clothes in their arms: "Nineteen, it's a good day today, hurry up and wash the clothes and hang them out. It rained a few days ago and made everyone's clothes dirty. I don't have to wear them anymore."
Qing Nineteen replied with a normal face: "Okay."
At dawn, a few more people brought clothes, and they piled them up in the big bathtub as high as a hill. It wasn't until noon that Qing Shijiu hung up the pile of clothes, and just as he wanted to take a break, someone picked it up.
It's Xiaochunzhuang's steward, Kong Laifu.
Kong Laifu spoke softly: "Nineteen, thank you for your hard work. If you have time today, go and pick the Fengqi flowers outside the village. Someone will come to the Peacock Mansion tomorrow to pick them up. Second Master Kong will use them for his marriage."
Qing Nineteen's heart skipped a beat. Kong Laifu stared at him, unable to see any emotions clearly in his inverted triangle eyes. He just complied as usual, went to get the tools and set out to go outside the village.
Qing Nineteen was sent to Xiaochun Zhuang half a year ago. He is different from other people here, he has only grown up for three years, and he is still many years away from being called an old servant. He was sent in for another reason, which was related to the second son of the Peacock Mansion who was about to get married.
Fengqihua is not far outside the village, and you can see a prosperous fire when you leave the gate of Zhuangzi.
A few old servants wore straw hats and sat on the edge of the flower field to dodge. They saw Qing Nineteen from afar, and they looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
"Nineteen, here we come!"
Qing Jiujiu nodded, took the tools and went straight down the flower field.
"Nineteen, you pick it first! We have been busy for a long time, and we will come down later to help you!"
It would be so late that Qing Nineteen finished his work, he was used to it and ignored it.
Fengqi flowers are necessary for marriages of the spirit and bird clan. They are delicate and beautiful. Fengqi flowers that have been separated from their branches must be soaked in Qiongshui so that they will not wither. Qing Nineteen brought a jade pot filled with Qiongshui and picked them The phoenix qi flowers under it were neatly put into the jade pot.
He was very busy here, but the chatter over there suddenly became louder.
"...it's the second son and the young lady of the red-bellied horned pheasant's family! The second son wanted to withdraw from the marriage because of the slave, and he wanted to protect the slave from being beaten to death. The peacock was so angry... Afterwards, the slave was sent away Yet… "
"I heard from the sisters at the Peacock Mansion that the young lady of the Red-bellied Hornet's family was taken to the Peacock Mansion... Everyone likes her very much. I heard that she is very kind and gentle... It is said that the second son went to the Red-bellied Hornet's Mansion in person. Proposing! I even gave my sparrow feather to the young lady of the Red-bellied Pheasant's family!"
"Give away all the bird feathers! Second Young Master really likes her!"
"That's not true! A man with a talent and a woman's appearance are well-matched, and they should be a couple by nature!"
"What about the slave?"
"Hey, who knows? Doing things down-to-earth will start well and end well! What are you dreaming about flying up the branches? Fly up the branches and stand firm!"
"Haha, it's better for us to do things honestly!"
Qing Jiu looked down at the Fengqi flower that had been cut off for a while, and put it into her sleeve.
into the night.
Qing Jiujiu rubbed his tired face, went into the room to light the lamp, and carefully took out the Fengqi flower with half of its petals cut off hidden in his sleeve.
In just half a day, the flowers had faded, and the orange-red petals rolled up slightly, looking aggrieved.
Qing Jiujiu supported his head with one hand, and looked at Fengqi Flower with the other, his eyes were a little empty, as if he was distracted. After a long time, he trembled a little, and his eyes became more focused.
Feng Qihua rolled twice on Qing Jiujiu's fingertips, then fell on the table, he raised his fingertips and sniffed.
It tastes a bit bitter.
There was a faint sound of bells ringing outside.
Qing Nineteen blew out the lamp, went to bed and rested.
The next day, people from Peacock Mansion arrived very early.
Qing Jiujiu was burying the newly brewed wine in the estate when a pair of soap boots suddenly appeared in front of him.
He looked up and saw an ordinary face, wearing the clothes of a slave in the Peacock Mansion.
The man said, "Nineteen, it's me, Kong Ling."
Qing Nineteen was stunned.
Kong Ling, the ninth son of the Peacock Mansion, is recognized as the number one beauty in the cloud.
What did Kong Ling Yirong come to Xiaochun Zhuang for
Soon, Qing Nineteen knew the answer.
The two found a hiding place, and Kong Ling set up a sound barrier to reveal his purpose of coming here.
It turned out that it was Master Peacock who made a marriage for Kong Ling, and the time was arranged after the wedding of the second son of Peacock Mansion.
Kong Ling gritted her teeth: "There is no kinship in his eyes! We heirs are just used by him to curry favor with others! It's not that he doesn't know what kind of person Lingshan Jun is! He actually made me commit myself to a Ordinary old man! Did he think that he could climb up to the Phoenix by currying favor with Lord Lingshan?"
Lord Lingshan is known to everyone in the cloud. Qing Nineteen had also heard the rumors. Mr. Lingshan was originally an old farmer in the world, but by chance, he saved Fenghuang and became blind because of this. Phoenix repays his kindness, changes his fate, and bestows upon him the Lingshan, which is located on the border of the cloud, and the world calls him "Lingshan Lord".
Qing Nineteen said softly: "Calm down."
Kong Ling grabbed his arm and said sincerely: "Nineteen, only you can save me. Listen to me..."
Kong Ling's meaning is very simple, this marriage cannot be avoided, but it is impossible for him to marry to Lingshan.
"You and I are similar in stature, and you are familiar with my temperament. It is perfect for you to go to Lingshan for me." Kong Ling said quickly, "Don't worry, I will send you a letter when I leave Yunzhong .When you receive the letter, go to the address written on the letter, and there will be something I left for you. If you want to stay in the cloud or leave, no one can stop you!"
Qing Nineteen was silent for a long time. Kong Ling asked softly: "Nineteen, don't you want to leave Xiaochunzhuang?"
Qing Nineteen and Kong Ling looked at each other, and after a while, he said, "Okay."
…
On the day that the second son of Kong got married, Xiaochun Village was also covered with red silk. The Peacock Mansion sent people to send a wedding box, and everyone got a copy, feeling happy.
The wedding box contains a phoenix flower and several auspicious fruits. There is a small red envelope on the face, and a golden bean is sealed inside.
Qing Shijiu also wore a strip of red silk around his waist. While working, he heard the lazy old servant beside him mention Kong Ling's marriage. At this time, the news of Kong Ling's marriage with Lingshan had spread, and the old servant was very happy in his words, and he would be able to receive another wedding box soon.
On the day Kong Ling's wedding box was delivered, Kong Ling's personal attendant appeared in Qing Jiujiu's room.
Kong Ling has three personal attendants, they are three brothers, originally hummingbirds. According to the practice of naming servants in the Peacock Mansion, they are called Fengyi, Fengji, and Fengsan.
Bee one stays with Kong Ling, bee two and bee three come to Xiaochun Zhuang.
Seeing that Qing Nineteen had returned, the two of them didn't say much, and immediately started to act.
Qing Nineteen was unprepared, Feng Er's hand caressed the side of his neck, and suddenly a burning sensation came. He let out an "ah" and instinctively wanted to dodge, but was restrained by Feng Er.
"Unlock Xiaochunzhuang's restriction for you."
Qing Nineteen frowns and doesn't move.
The burning sensation didn't last long, and Feng Er said "Okay." Then he put down his hand.
In this short period of time, another "Qing Nineteen" appeared in the room. Qing Nineteen looked at "myself" in surprise for a while, and the latter said: "I am Feng San. During this period of time, I Stay in Xiaochunzhuang to cover your eyes and ears."
Qing Nineteen nodded, packed up a few pieces of underwear, turned into her original body and flew to Lingshan together with Feng Er.
The two landed at the foot of Lingshan Mountain, turned into human figures and walked up the mountain. There are restrictions on Lingshan, and mana cannot be used. Even when the phoenix comes, you have to walk up from the foot of the mountain.
On the way up the mountain, Feng Er said: "Mr. Lingshan sent a letter a few days ago, forbidding the team to send relatives up the mountain. The ninth son will persuade the eldest son to let him go up the mountain alone, and we will meet at the mountainside."
Qing Nineteen was inexplicably nervous and didn't speak.
To prevent trouble, the two hid in the dense forest halfway up the mountain. Qing Jiujiu was worried about something, and didn't sleep well at night, so she buried her head and fell asleep, and it took some time before she was woken up by Feng Er.
"coming."
The two sneaked to the side of the mountain road, only dared to poke out half of their heads and look down. There is a long red dragon on the foot of the mountain, and the soup is in the style of Peacock Mansion.
Feng Er lowered his voice and said, "Let's hide first, and wait for them to come up."
Qing Nineteen looked at the foot of the mountain again, and followed Feng Er into the dense forest.
This time the two waited for a long time before they heard two clear cries from the silent mountain road.
Feng Er took a look, and then greeted Qing Nineteen: "It's the young master!"
The two went out of the hiding place one after another, only to see Kong Ling's complexion turned pale, and he managed to keep from collapsing to the ground with Feng Yi's support.
Qing Nineteen asked with concern: "What's the matter?"
Kong Ling rolled her eyes, and said intermittently: "The Peacock Mansion... I'm afraid I want to marry a corpse to Lingshan... This wedding dress has twelve layers... I walked up wearing it... I almost died."
Qing Jiujiu suddenly felt his scalp go numb when he saw the crown inlaid with gold and beads.
Time could not be delayed, the three of them helped Kong Ling change their clothes, and when they took off the crown, Kong Ling let out a breath. He opened his palm, revealing a small blue-yellow ice-cracked jade bottle: "Nineteenth, this is Yixing Pill, take it once every ten days. I have prepared a three-month supply, and the three-month period will last. I will definitely help you leave Lingshan."
Qing Jiujiu nodded, took the jade bottle, poured a pill and took it. In an instant, he felt a little hot on his face, and couldn't help pressing his palms to his face. The temperature came and went quickly, he looked up and was startled.
The person in front of him laughed: "Don't be afraid, it's me! I'll disguise myself as my elder brother and send you up the mountain."
As Kong Ling spoke, she made a few more grimaces, her handsome face was completely distorted. Kong Jing, the eldest son of the Peacock Mansion, has always been expressionless, Qing Jiujiu is afraid that he is like a mouse seeing a cat, seeing Kong Ling making these expressions with Kong Jing's face, he is not so scared anymore.
Qing Nineteen changed into a wedding dress, put on a crown, was helped up the mountain by three people, and took a rest for a while, but it was not too tiring.
It was dark before I saw the gate of Lingshan Mansion. Two red paper lanterns hung under the eaves, unlit, gently swinging in the wind.
Kong Ling beside her whispered, "What the hell is this place?!"
No wonder he asked. The rich families in Yunzhong like to name their residences after the word "fu", which one does not cover an area of 100 mu, with carved beams and painted buildings, and intrigues.
But what is this in front of me
The gate is only two people wide, and the door panels are not painted. What connects the gate is not a high wall, but a row of fences half the height. Some flowers are climbing on the fences, red and purple. There is only one small thatched house that can be seen through the fence. Behind the gate, there are criss-crossing fields, which are actually pieces of farmland.
Kong Ling looked pale, lowered her voice and gritted her teeth: "That house is even worse than the toilet in my house!"
Bee next to him coughed: "My lord, do you want to knock on the door?"
Kong Ling almost wanted to drag Qing Nineteen away, marry something, and run away together!
But no. Kong Ling looked at everything in front of her with disgust, and quickly calmed down. If he really did this, he would have no chance to leave Yunzhong again. He is clear about his elder brother's ability.
Feng Yi knocked on the door at Kong Ling's signal.
Kong Ling said to Qing Jiujiu from behind: "Mr. Lingshan is blind, he can't recognize him..."
The door opened, and Kong Ling closed her mouth.
There were two clay dolls standing inside the door, one bowed his head and the other raised his head, looking at each other.
"Oh, it's the bridegroom." The clay doll said flatly, "Lingshan Jun said that only the groom can enter."
Feng Yidao: "We will send it here. Where is Lord Lingshan? He won't come out to pick up people?"
The clay doll still had no ups and downs in his voice: "Mr. Lingshan will not be back until tomorrow, and ordered us to wait for the groom at home."
Qing Nineteen sneaked a glance at Kong Ling and shuddered.
This is just getting married and making friends.