The letter was written on the finest rice paper.
In that era, not everyone could afford the glossy, evenly textured rice paper.
The reason is simple. Xuan paper had just appeared in the Sui and Tang dynasties and was relatively expensive.
Before the Sui and Tang Dynasties, people used dyed yellow paper. Even during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, ordinary people still used that kind of paper.
People with a little status can use hard yellow paper; as for Xuan paper, it is a kind of paper that mostly people in the upper class may use.
Just from the quality of the paper, it was clear that the person writing the letter was no ordinary person.
Looking at the handwriting again, it is beautiful and elegant, firm and beautiful. It is definitely the work of a woman.
In addition to the scent of ink, there was also a faint fragrance left on the paper. It was definitely a special scent that only women could have. Yuchi Jin had already concluded in his heart that this letter must have been written by a woman.
Why would a woman write a letter to herself? In the study, Yuchi Jin looked at the letter in her hand, her beautiful face slightly frowned; she skipped the content and found the signature.
Um
The signature is actually Wang Yueyao
Wang Yueyao, this letter was actually written by Wang Yueyao. Wasn’t the other party captured alive by Black Robe Li Gong and others? Why would he choose to send her a letter at this time
Is it a letter asking for help
Yuchi Jin was shocked and confused. No matter what, the other party was captured alive by the black-robed Li Gong in order to cover Zhu Li's retreat. Now he sent a letter, no matter what the reason, she dared not ignore it.
With such doubtful mood, Yuchi Jin began to read.
"Dear Sister Jin'er:" The opening address was actually her, Yuchi Jin, instead of Zhu Li, which made Yuchi Jin even more confused.
If it was a letter asking for help, even if it was sent to her, Yuchi Jin, she would definitely be asked to pass it to Zhu Li. The address at the beginning could not possibly be directed at her. This is a very obvious truth.
"When I heard that my sister was getting married, I was happy but also deeply regretful.
Living in a foreign country, I have no time to see my sister, who is wearing a phoenix coronet, a bridal gown with tassels, and who is shy and wants to speak but still feels sorry for her. It is really a pity in my life.
When I return home one day, please remember that you still owe me a cup of tea... "
Seeing this, Yuchi Jin felt relieved, but her face turned cold and she was very indignant.
The fact that Wang Yueyao was still in the mood to care about these things meant that her current situation shouldn't be too bad. This made Yuchi Jin feel a little relieved. The two were rivals in love, but not mortal enemies. They were both on Zhu Li's side, so Yuchi Jin could still tell the difference between the two.
But what made Yuchi Jin indignant was that she, Wang Yueyao, had now become a captive of others, yet he still dared to call himself her sister in front of her; could it be that the other party could grow a pair of wings and rush back before her wedding
Even if the other party rushes back, the order of entering the door has been determined, and she, Yuchi Jin, is the eldest. When will it be Wang Yueyao's turn to be the elder sister
In fact, no matter in the hearts of Yuchi Jin or Wang Yueyao, they had never thought of having Zhu Li all to themselves. It was not that they were willing to share their husbands with others, but that they were limited by the times.
Born in that era, no matter how stunningly beautiful or independent they were, they were influenced by worldly things and had already prepared themselves for their husbands to have three wives and four concubines.
What's more, given Zhu Li's status as a lord, this situation is unavoidable.
In fact, most of the disputes between the two were about dominance and inferiority, and subordination. Of course, influenced by Zhu Li's remarks, they still had some extravagant hopes for a lifetime of companionship, but they were not strong.
Besides, when the Khitans went to Beijing, Zhu Li was seriously injured and fell into a coma. It was Wang Yueyao who stepped forward and risked her life to save him at that moment.
It is impossible that Yuchi Jin has not heard about this matter. Therefore, she is not opposed to Wang Yueyao becoming Zhu Li's woman, but she does not want her to
Put pressure on your head.
However, Wang Yueyao's letter always referred to herself as her elder sister, which made her very angry.
"Hmph, sister, even if Zhu Li rescues you, you can only be a slave. It's better for you to call me sister!" Yuchi Jin muttered angrily.
Although her voice was very soft, even her muttering did not attract the attention of Wenlan, Yangguang, and Douya.
But Qian Muran, who was standing aside, heard the murmur, and her bright eyes suddenly shone with a dazzling light; from Yuchi Jin's tone, it was obvious that she had a rival, a rival in the love field.
Who could it be? Could it be Wang Yueyao who broke out in the moment of crisis and was captured as the last one
In Heshuo, especially in Shuozhou, the most famous women are naturally Yuchi Jin and Wang Yueyao; these two ladies are recognized as the women of General Zhu Li, no wonder Qian Muran would guess so.
But Wang Yueyao was captured alive. Zhu Li sent out a large number of ghost guards to search and explore, but there was still no news. How could she suddenly appear at this time
But no matter what, since Zhu Li can marry Yuchi Jin and Wang Yueyao, why can't he have one more
Qian Muran fell into deep reverie. The more she thought about it, the more sentimental she became. Her expression was as if the person who was about to get married was not Yuchi Jin, but Qian Muran.
Let’s not talk about the fact that this young lady was in unrequited love and had a look of longing on her face, and let’s just say that Yuchi Jin continued to read the letter.
Although he was upset that Wang Yueyao called herself his sister, he still couldn't figure out the purpose of Wang Yueyao writing to him after reading this part of the letter, so Yuchi Jin naturally continued to read:
... ...
Oh, I forgot to tell my sister something, I am already four months pregnant; Oh, I won’t say anymore, little Zhuli is really naughty, always likes to torment me as a mother, look, he is only four months old, and he knows how to kick my belly... ...
"Pregnant", "Little Zhuli"... ... .
When these two sensitive and shocking words fell into Yuchi Jin's eyes, he was stunned instantly.
Then, her whole body began to tremble uncontrollably. It was a piercing pain like tearing at her bones and gnawing at her heart. The pain made her whole body bend like a shrimp. Even the letter in her hand was clenched into a ball by her.
They had known each other for six years, and Zhu Li had never even taken the initiative to hold her hand once; but why, without her knowing, he and Wang Yueyao had a child
This is a kind of loss, a kind of loss that is as huge as the gap between heaven and earth.
"Why?"
"Why is that? Is she the most important woman in your heart?" He murmured, choking with sadness.
Yuchi Jin at this moment: her beautiful eyes are misty with sad tears, and she only asks who is the most important in your heart; the whole city is waiting for the smiles of the new couple, and her heart is filled with sadness; the passing years make her hair become too long, and the letter from the wild geese makes her heart cold; the sky is full of white snow, and she knows the coldness, and looking back on the years, all is empty.
Tears are like drizzling rain, trickling continuously; people are like bitter lotus, trembling in the wind.
At this moment, Yuchi Jin collapsed. She couldn't understand why this happened.
But the strange thing was that she had no hatred, only resentment, deep resentment that filled the entire study almost instantly.
The deep and unresolvable resentment and the pervasive sadness moved even the thick-skinned Wenlan and Yangguang.
The two young ladies raised their heads in surprise and looked at the frail and trembling Yuchi Jin. They didn't understand why she was fine just now and suddenly became so sad after reading the letter.
The three little girls, Wenlan, Yangguang and Douya, looked confused and worried; but Qian Muran, who was standing on the side, suddenly felt that this was an opportunity, an opportunity to take the opportunity to offer himself to the general.
There is no doubt that this lady must have some feelings for Zhu Li, and the passion was as hot as the surging waves and could not be controlled.
Guangqi Year Three
, it’s an unusual year.
Several major events happened this year, the most important of which was Li Xuan's return to Chang'an.
But several other major events are all related to Heshuo.
The defeat of the Khitan and the submission of the Tartars were all achievements of the civil and military officials of Heshuo. It was also an event that shocked the Tang Dynasty and will be recorded in the history books forever.
In addition, in this year, Wang Yueyao, a clerk in the former Heshuo General's Mansion, came to the forefront of history through the recommendation of the Secretary General.
Just when people all over the country were praising the great achievements of Heshuo, the imperial court dismissed this loyal old minister, Xin Dan, the governor of Jiangnan West Road, on the grounds that he was old and incompetent and unfit for important positions.
However, Wang Yueyao, who was originally a clerk in the Heshuo General's Office, took office immediately and succeeded Xin Dan as the governor, garrisoning the entire western part of Jiangnan.
The court's unprecedented promotion of a woman to the position of Jiedushi caused an uproar throughout the world.
However, Wang Yueyao, the female monarch, has gathered countless talented people in just three months after taking office, such as Gao Ying, Zhang Xutuo, Han Qinhu, Zhou Fashang, Liu Fang and other famous ministers and generals, all of whom are rare talents.
But now they all gathered together and bowed to Wang Yueyao, leaving countless military governors and heroes speechless.
As soon as Wang Yueyao took office, he began to clean up the Jiangnan West Road.
Using brave generals as spears and capable ministers as handles, she conquered the east and the west and was invincible. In just less than three months, the Jiangnan West Road, which was originally unloved by its parents and grandmother, became a peaceful place in her hands.
The government’s orders are everywhere, and the people are united in one mind, dominating the southern part of the country.
The Jiangnan West Road, which spans across eighteen states, is almost entirely controlled by Wang Yueyao with the assistance of countless capable ministers and brave generals. The territory is connected and tightly connected without any loopholes.
If someone pays close attention, they will discover a shocking fact.
Under Wang Yueyao's command, all the peerless generals who were good at fighting, all the wise men who were good at strategizing and had extraordinary wisdom, their names were exactly the same as those of the famous ministers and generals of the old Sui Dynasty.
In the same year, Heshuo General Zhu Li just announced to the public that he would hold a grand wedding before the end of the year.
However, not long after the news came out, Yuchi Jin, the new bride, left Shuozhou with her mother and entourage and returned to Youzhou, saying that her uncle Li Keju was seriously ill and bedridden and in poor health.
Yuchi Jin ignored Zhu Li's parents who kept sending people to urge him to get married, and seemed to have long-term plans to settle down in Youzhou and not move away.
Those who followed Yuchi Jin to Youzhou included not only Wenlan, Yangguang, Meng Taiji and others, but even the two brothers Xie Tian and Xie Di who were guarding the south were called back to Youzhou by Yuchi Jin, showing signs of breaking off all ties with Zhu Li.
When she arrived in Youzhou, Yuchi Jin ignored her elder brother Yuchi Xin's advice and immediately issued an order to gather talented people to the whole world. Before long, she had recruited a group of capable ministers and generals.
The most famous among them are naturally Yu Juluo, Shi Wansui, and He Ruobi, all of whom are invincible generals who are both talented in literature and martial arts.
To those who are careful, the names of these three people are the same as the names of famous generals of the old Sui Dynasty.
However, the life experiences of these three men were slightly different from those of the famous generals of the Sui Dynasty under Wang Yueyao's command; all three of them were famous generals who were unjustly killed by the Sui Emperor.
Gathering his famous generals, Yuchi Jin unceremoniously drove all the generals stationed in Youzhou by Zhu Li back to Shuozhou; among them naturally were Yue Pengju, Gao Yuan and others.
After these people returned to Shuozhou with Heshuo's troops in shame, they were still confused. They had no idea how they had offended the mistress, so they had to come back to ask Zhu Li for advice.
Facing the questions from his subordinates and even the scrutiny from the whole world, Zhu Li had a bewildered look on his face; what no one noticed was that there was a deep gloom hidden in his eyes, a gloom that was even more vicissitudes and gloomy than that of an old man.