At the same time, the cold and deep eyes of Emperor Lintian, who was sitting in a high position, changed a few times, and he became in a trance as he watched the figure flying towards the tall building.
once Upon a time? There was a woman who shocked everyone present with this dance at his Fourth Concubine Ceremony. Does anyone know that she was seriously ill at the time? I remember that after the dance, the fairy-like pure and beautiful woman who made his heart hurt so much stood under Majesty Dan, with tears in her eyes, and said to him with a determined smile: "The concubine dances with this." Accompanied by the four beauties, the country has been stable and round ever since, with the beauties in my arms! However, the ministers and concubines are weak and have little fortune, so they are not suitable to serve His Majesty, so they are willing to invite themselves to move into the Qingxin Hall, the ancient Buddha with the blue lamp, and live the rest of their lives. "
During those days, he was busy with government affairs, and he didn't know that she was suffering from a cold illness, which made him worried and concealed it from the report. As soon as she got better, she was shocked to hear about his taking a concubine, and he remembered her saying, "You once said that you would only marry me in your life. But when you were forced by the situation to marry Pu Yuan, I understand. You shoulder the heavy burden of the common people and the people of the world. You said that when you take power, you will only want me to be your wife. Now you are accepting four concubines in order to stabilize the court. I still understand that you are unable to control many things as an emperor. But I...will never forgive you again. I don't blame you, I only blame you, I fell in love with the wrong emperor!" In the end, he still didn't agree with her to go to Qingxin Palace like a cold palace.
That day, she spat out a mouthful of blood and scraped it on the cold ground, and she never got sick again. He stayed by her bed day after day, no matter what he said or did, she refused to look at him again. The past is like smoke, and everything is lost with time, only that woman scratched the pain and regret in his heart that will never be erased. He looked around for a woman similar to her, hoping to find comfort in his heart, but he couldn't find his Yun'er any more. He suddenly felt sad, and his eyes were full of sadness.
Zongzheng Wuyou also stared fixedly at the dancing figure on the top of the three-story noisy building, his eyes didn't blink for a moment, and his thoughts had already drifted away.
Mother, you dance so beautifully, like a fairy. "
With a pale face, the woman raised her hand to caress his head lovingly. When her mother's hand improves, she will dance for my worry, okay? "
Well, the mother will get well soon. "When he was four years old, he already knew that he was the whole driving force behind his mother's life. Therefore, even though he was so worried about his mother's condition and afraid that she would leave him, he would still talk to his mother with a smile, pretending that nothing happened. I understand, it makes my mother reluctant to abandon him.
At this moment, under the soft moonlight, the women's dancing postures are astonishingly beautiful. The women on the seats may be envious or jealous, but they are all watching them as fascinated as the people of Zhou Guo. Man Yao inadvertently glanced at the opposite side, and found that the man opposite was staring at the beautiful dancing woman on the top of the attic, in a daze, his evil eyes flashed a trace of sadness, so familiar.
Fu Zhao's eyes flashed, and he said in his ear: The name of this dance "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" was created by Concubine Yun Gui. When Her Majesty married the fourth concubine thirteen years ago, Concubine Yun surprised everyone with her dance. It was also because of that dance. ..., made her sicker and sicker, and she couldn't afford it. Man Yao was stunned, so that's the case! It seems that this woman came prepared, and this time she must be the one who left the position of princess. Thinking of this, her heart Like a thorn being pricked, the sharp pain swept across her fiercely.
Fu Zhao asked what happened? Why is his face so pale. Manyao hurriedly lowered her eyes to hide the emotion in her eyes, smiled lightly and said, "It's okay."
A palace official brought new tea, she picked up a cup and drank it in a hurry, but she didn't know where the corner of her sleeve was caught, and with just that effort, the tea cup in her hand was overturned, and the cup was full of boiling hot tea. All of it was splashed on her left shoulder, flowing across her chest along the opened wound, and the scorching pain seemed to extend to the bottom of her heart, as if a heart was being roasted on fire. Her complexion was pale, and she couldn't tell whether it was the wound that was hurting or the heart that was hurting
The celadon cup in his hand fell to the ground and smashed into several petals. The crisp sound mixed with the beautiful drum music was extremely harsh.
Fu Zhao seemed to have forgotten the occasion, and said in surprise, Rong Le, how are you? Is it hot? "The tense and caring feelings were beyond words. Everyone who was immersed in the wonderful dancing posture came back to their senses and looked over together.
Ning Qianyi stood up involuntarily, and asked: Where is the princess hot? Does it matter
Emperor Lintian frowned slightly, is Princess Rong Le alright? Come, tell the imperial doctor. " Man Yao saw that everyone was looking at her, and even the music stopped when Emperor Lintian spoke. Sun Yali stood stiffly on the roof, looking at her with extremely gloomy eyes, even with obvious Hate. Manyao hurriedly got up and gave a slight salute, "It's just a cup of tea, it's fine. Thank you Your Majesty and Prince for your concern! Rong Le is very sorry for disturbing everyone,
Only then did Ning Qianyi sit down again, with a worried look on her face.
As long as Princess Lintian Huangdao is fine. "The Ninth Prince leaned close to Zongzheng Wuyou's ear and said, "Seventh Brother, Liyue seems to have scalded her wound."
Zongzheng Wuyou didn't speak, and didn't move much. He only saw Fu Tiao considerately helping her wipe her clothes, and asked you worriedly, "Are you really all right?"
Man Yao faintly smiled and shook his head, and flung Fu Tzu's hand away, that movement looked like he was holding Bo Tzu's hand, that kind of concubine affection, in Zongzheng Wuyou's eyes, was a disaster. He lowered his eyes, and the slightest bit of pain was suppressed in his heart, without showing any trace. He curled his lips into a wry smile. Whether she was burned or not, it was not his turn to worry about it. In front of her, he was nothing, and his worries and heartaches were superfluous.
After this commotion, the dance is naturally unable to continue. In the hall, some people are happy, while others are suffocating
Sun Yali returned to the palace and saluted Emperor Lintian, who only nodded and did not give special awards or affirmation.
Sun Yali turned to walk in front of Manyao, gave a slight blessing, and said in a humble tone that she blamed Yali for not dancing well, which caused the princess to overturn the teacup and burn Yu's body. Ya Li apologized to the princess! "
This apology made it appear that Sun Yali was extremely humble and tolerant, while the princess of Man Yao was reckless and disrespectful, incomparable.
Man Yao smiled back at her, and said: "Miss Sun, it's Rong Le's fault. Rong Le accidentally knocked over the teacup and disturbed the dancing of the young lady. I hope the young lady will not blame her."
Sun Yali smiled dignifiedly and said: I have heard for a long time that the princess is more beautiful than a fairy, but seeing her today, she is really so, Yali is very envious. "
Miss praises. Man Yao responded modestly and calmly. This woman praises so much, I'm afraid there will be something to say after leaving
Sure enough, Sun Yali said again: "Yali also heard that women in Qiyun Kingdom are the best at singing and dancing, and the princess must be even more proficient in piano music." Yali liked the piano since she was a child, especially "High Mountains and Flowing Water" and was very moved by the story of Boya and Ziqi. I wonder if the princess can teach me a thing or two today, and play a piece of "High Mountains and Flowing Water" with Yali.
Man Yao glanced at the piano platform where the two attics were far away from each other, and sighed silently, this woman did enough superficial tricks to embarrass her intentionally but she couldn't refuse.
Everyone knows that Qiyun women are good at singing and dancing, but they also know that the rhythm refers to pipa and songs, not guqin. It was previously rumored that she had no talent or good looks, although her appearance did not match the rumors, but over the past year, she kept a low profile, always trying to avoid being the focus of people, and never showed any talent in front of people. Outsiders' impression of her, apart from her beauty, is that she once designed a tea garden as beautiful as a fairyland, but after she was rejected by others who repeatedly paid a lot of money to ask her to design a mansion for her, they all thought that the tea garden design It is not from her hands at all, but from another expert. Today is the concubine selection banquet, and the unmarried women present here are showing their talents in order to please King Li in order to win the position of Princess Li. If she really answers Sun Yali's invitation and wins against Sun Yali, she will be snatched by a married woman. It's not appropriate to take the limelight of these women, and everyone knows that she lost her virginity to Prince Li before her wedding. If she loses, she will be ashamed of her status as a princess of a country, and Qi Yun country will lose face. If she shouldn't, others will say that she is cowardly by nature, with only looks but no talent. In front of the people of Chenfeng Kingdom, she refused Sun Yali's invitation, which was a silent admission that Qiyun Kingdom is not as good as Lintian Kingdom. Not to mention the loss of identity, what kind of embarrassment and humiliation will follow immediately.
My thoughts turned sharply, should I, or should I not
Opposite Ninth Prince whispered: "Seventh brother, this Sun Yali is beautiful in appearance and dances well, but her mind is too small, she is obviously embarrassing Liyue! You must not choose this kind She looks dignified and generous on the outside, but she is actually a small-bellied woman who is my sister-in-law.
Zongzheng Wuyou clenched the cup in his hand, his fingers turned white, and he glanced at Sun Yali, his eyes were as cold as ice. Looking at the woman opposite, I happened to see Man Yao's slender white hand under the table being held by another big hand, which seemed to be transmitting strength to her. He looked away, the water in the cup spilled out but he didn't know it.
Ning Ganyi frowned, it was a matter of the dignity and face of Lintian and Qiyun, as the prince of Chenfeng, even if he wanted to protect her, he couldn't say much. Countless pairs of eyes in the hall were staring at Man Yao, but no one spoke. Those gazes are full of jealousy, measurement, and gloating, waiting to see a joke. Those women are probably very happy to see the scene where the two of them are fighting each other, right? In this banquet, Sun Yali stole the limelight, and she, who knows that she is the only woman Li Wang has ever met, and now, no one is sure about her position in Li Wang's heart.
Sun Yali saw that she was calm and couldn't see her thoughts, so she turned around and saluted the Emperor Lintian, "I hope Your Majesty will approve."
This is a contest between the women of the two countries. It is well known that Sun Yali's extraordinary piano skills, Emperor Lintian naturally has no objection, but due to his status, it is not easy to directly issue an order, so he just holds it and does not open his mouth.
Prime Minister Sun's wife turned her eyes, got up and walked to Sun Yali and scolded softly: "Yali, you are too ignorant of the rules! The princess is honorable, how can I play the piano with you on the same stage." After finishing speaking, she pulled Sun Yali to kneel in the hall Excuse me, kowtow Taoist women are ineffective in teaching, Ya Li is young and ignorant, please forgive me! Please forgive the princess. "
Now it's all right, one more cup of tea to maintain your identity and be defiant. This mother and daughter duo forced her to comply. Man Yao looked at the elegant curtain behind the piano platform in the attic opposite, his heart moved, he got up slowly, walked off his seat unhurriedly, and said with a slight smile: "Mrs. Afraid of polluting the ears of His Majesty, the prince and everyone else, he couldn't make up his mind for a while.
Emperor Lintian smiled and said: "Princess Rong Le doesn't have to be modest, Lian, I also want to hear the sound of Qiyun Kingdom's piano. Come, prepare the piano."
Man Yao looked back at the attic opposite, with a look of reminiscence, "The qin platform is carved with cloud patterns and the curtain is hanging. It is somewhat similar to the qin platform that Rong Le used to practice piano in Qiyun Kingdom. It looks very kind.
Emperor Lintian smiled without hesitation: Shake the princess' piano to the opposite piano platform.
After all, Sun Yali is young, impatient, and her eyes are full of pride. She can attract people's attention in this hall, and although the piano platform is not far away, the same piano sound is bound to be weak when it comes from the opposite side. For a few minutes, it was exactly what she wanted.
Sun Yali smiled and said, "Princess, please."
Manyao turned around and walked towards the Shimian Qintai. The wind blowing in front of her shakes her robe, her body is slender and frail, and her footsteps look a little flimsy, as if she will fall sideways at any time, which makes people feel worried.
Walking to the long corridor connecting the two pavilions, the calm smile on her lips turned into a cold and sarcasm. She glanced around and saw that the corridor was clean and the railings were strong. There was nothing for her to use, even if she wanted to create an accident. not easy. She raised her hand to caress the wound on her left shoulder, and the inner strength in her palm shook, a tearing pain spread instantly, her body swayed involuntarily, and before Ling'er had time to help her, she had already slammed into the corridor. corner. The pointed horn of the railing was aimed at her left shoulder. She snorted and supported the pillar with her hands, her face suddenly turned pale.
The bright red blood, through the layers of wrapped cloth, soaked her white clothes in large areas. Her breathing froze for a moment.
Ling'er hurriedly went to help her, and seeing her blood-stained left shoulder, she cried out in shock: "Ah! Master, your injury is bleeding!"
Manyao gently shook her head, closed her eyes, big. big. gasping for breath, unable to utter a word.
In the hall behind him, the cups were broken and the pots were dropped, even the tables were thrown away. Before everyone could react, two figures in the hall rushed out one after the other, and quickly came to her side.
What is the situation
Everyone was stunned by the sudden change. Princess Rong Le had an accident. General Bo was worried because of the deep love between husband and wife, which is a matter of course. But this time, Li Wang, the concubine chooser, was one step faster than General Qiu. Arrived, and hugged Princess Rong Le in his arms, with an extremely gloomy expression.
That's all, everyone knows that Prince Li has feelings for Princess Rongle, but why is Prince Chenfeng so nervous when they meet for the first time, and loses his proper manners
Ning Qianyi took his identity into consideration, and did not rush out of the hall like the two of them did. Instead, when he stood up, he accidentally overturned the table in front of him and looked at the three people outside the hall from a distance.
Qiu Tuo stared straight at the pale breast of the woman in Zongzheng Wuyou's arms, his gentle eyes still looked gentle, but the expression in his eyes was complicated and difficult to understand.
Consciousness was activated one step earlier than rationality, Zongzheng Wuyou felt the warmth of the woman in his arms, and finally realized how ridiculous his behavior at this moment was for his always calm and composed self. He looked at the bright red color that was constantly smearing on the woman's left shoulder, and his heart tightened. Applying acupuncture points to stop the bleeding, she shouted in a low voice to the dazed palace servants, "What are you doing, what are you doing in a daze, please pass it on to the imperial doctor."
The deep drinking sound was like thunder, and it exploded in the silent night, shaking everyone's bodies. The palace people woke up, their legs went limp, and they almost fell down the stairs. Get down, hurriedly took orders and went down the building
Manyao's heart was shocked, why was Zongzheng Wuyou the one who came to her the fastest? Why is his voice full of anger and implied anxiety? Didn't the Zongzheng Wuyou she knew didn't care about anything when he was indifferent? How could he be so angry about her
The girls in the banquet looked surprised, Sun Yali on the piano stage was extremely stiff, Emperor Lintian on the high dragon chair looked extremely ugly, and the rest of the people looked at the three of them with different eyes.
With so many people watching, Manyu was hugged tightly by Zongzheng Wuyou, and her husband stood beside them, silent.
The atmosphere was eerie and unspeakable.
No one made any sound in the hall, but the sound of insects in the distance could be heard clearly.
The night was dense, and the moonlight through the bird-blue floating clouds mixed with the dim yellow light projected from the palace lantern hanging above their heads, and it hit the three of them, adding a bit of weirdness.
Ling'er wants to ask about the injury, Zhang. But he didn't dare to make a sound.
Man Yao finally breathed a sigh of relief, covered the wound with her hands, and moved her body lightly.
Zongzheng Wuyou frowned, unconsciously filled with anger, "You look like this, what else do you want to do?"
Man Yao's tightly pursed lips were bloodless, she glanced at Fu Chou, without saying a word, she just pushed Zongzheng Wuyou away.
Identity, on such occasions, is always an insurmountable gap.
Fu Tzu stretched out his hand to help her, and said in a gentle and polite voice, "Thank you, King Li, for caring so much about my wife. I am very grateful. Tonight is the banquet for Prince Li to select a concubine. It is not appropriate for King Li to leave the hall, so please go back. The general will bring Rong Le to let the imperial doctor check the injury and deal with it properly, so I won't bother Li Wang. "
Man Yao looked at Fu Tzu's hand stretched out to her, a slight sarcasm emerged from the corner of her thin and cold mouth, but she finally put her hand on it.
Zongzheng Wuyou's self-deprecating sneer, her choice made all his emotions and behaviors even more ridiculous. He let go of her, turned back expressionlessly and returned to where he should be.
Sun Yali turned her eyes, walked to Man Yao's side, touched the horn that Man Yao bumped into with her hand, and said suspiciously: "This horn is not Dory, how could it hurt the princess so badly?" She seemed to feel uncomfortable as she spoke. Okay, immediately change your tone, princess, don't get me wrong, I didn't mean you deliberately "" No, no, I mean "Oh! It's all my fault. I just danced and caused the princess to burn Chenxiu. I wanted to invite the princess to play a song together, but the princess was injured. Looks like he's really blaming himself
This woman can really act. Man Yao sneered, at this moment, there were already people whispering in the hall.
I didn't see how heavy the collision was, why couldn't I even stand still? "
Not afraid of shame! In order to avoid confrontation with Miss Sun.
In my opinion, she is trying to please the public, intentionally sucking it up! Wang Li's attention, although General Bo is also very good, but Wang Li is a beautiful man in our Lintian Kingdom, and also a man of hers, how could she be willing to see King Li choose someone else to be his concubine! "
Married is also restless, and she is not ashamed to grab a man from us without looking at how old she is!
Don't the women in Qiyun Kingdom need to recite female virtues? "
You don't know? I heard that she grew up in the cold palace, and it was Emperor Qiyun who took her out after he ascended the throne. "
No wonder! It turned out to be a princess who grew up in the cold palace! She looks extremely noble on weekdays, but in her heart she is an unruly bitch─”
Ridiculous, mocking and contemptuous, those voices were so low that they could hardly be heard. However, Man Yao's hearing is too good, even if she doesn't want to hear clearly.
The bloody smell rolling in Man Yao's throat could not be suppressed in the end, seeping through her clenched teeth, flowing down the slightly raised corners of her thin mouth, splashing drop by drop on Fu Tiao's hands, warm and Sticky.
Zhu raised his eyebrows and said: "Rongle, I'll take you to bandage the wound. Don't take what those people said to heart. You have always been a person who doesn't like to care, don't be as knowledgeable as them." He wiped her face with his hand At the corner of his mouth, there was a trace of guilt and distress in his eyes that was not commensurate with gentleness.
Man Yao fended off his hand, shook her head with a sneer, because she didn't care because she didn't want to waste her time on irrelevant people, but it didn't mean she was heartless and ignorant, she wasn't a wooden person, she had to see , what else can those people say.
The discussions in the hall were still whispered but became more and more unbearable, the Ninth Prince looked at the calm and unusual Zongzheng Wuyou, feeling increasingly uneasy in his heart.
If the sonata fails, Sun Yali will return to the main hall to salute the emperor before returning to his seat. After she saluted, her eyes moved, and when she turned around, she supported her head with her hand, she seemed to be dizzy, her body shook a few times, her footsteps were unsteady, and she fell towards the direction of Zongzheng Wuyou on her right as she stumbled over here.
Zongzheng Wuchen didn't even raise his eyebrows, Leng Yan appeared at the right time, and with the scabbard swung horizontally, he stopped Sun Yali's tendency to fall, lest she hit someone who shouldn't be hit.
Sun Yali's maid hurriedly ran over to help her.
Emperor Lintian asked, "Ya Li is not feeling well."
Sun Yali replied: "Yali suddenly felt a little dizzy, she should be fine, thank you Your Majesty for your concern."
Prime Minister Sun's wife said: "Return to Your Majesty, Ya Li has not had a good rest for several days in order to prepare for today's dance. She has been weak since she was a child, which is why she has dizziness. "
Emperor Lintian nodded and said: "Lao Jiu, go sit down and let Yali sit next to you to rest for a while."
The faces of the girls in the banquet all changed, and their hearts immediately sank to the bottom of the valley. The Emperor Lintian obviously liked Sun Yali by doing this, otherwise, how could such a simple trick have been fooled by His Majesty the Emperor.
The Ninth Prince reluctantly stood up, curled his lips, walked to Sun Yali and said in a low voice: "You can use such an old trick! Don't think that sitting next to my seventh brother is a good thing, you should ask for more blessings."
Sun Yali pretended not to hear anything, and with the support of her maid, she finally sat beside the man she had admired for a long time. The distance of just a few feet, his person, his breath, everything about him, are so close, so close that her heart can't stop beating wildly. A palace official stepped forward to remove the Ninth Prince's cup and pour tea for her.
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Wuyou, you have to take good care of Yali. "
Zongzheng Wuyou ignored him, and Sun Yali sneaked a look at him, only to see him resting on the table with one hand, leaning slightly, with such a charming lazy expression.
Zongzheng Wuyou suddenly snatched the teapot from the hand of the palace man, glanced at the woman beside her with blushing cheeks and rapid heartbeat, sneered, raised his hand, and slowly poured new tea into the full water cup in front of her.
Sun Yali was stunned for a moment, and her saliva immediately overflowed, flowing down the table, almost dripping onto her dress, she quickly moved away, and the light yellow tea flowed down along the cracks in the dark black floor tiles .
He didn't mean to stop.
Sun Yali was at a loss for a moment, seeing his gloomy expression, she didn't dare to speak. Zhou Gu also became quiet again because of Zongzheng Wuyou's strange move, and everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, wondering what his intentions were for doing this
The Ninth Prince raised his lips, and smiled so gloatingly that he just waited to see a good show and said, sitting next to Seventh Brother might not be a good thing.
"This..." Prime Minister Sun's wife was about to speak, but Prime Minister Sun hurriedly stopped her. After all, Prime Minister Sun has been in court for many years, he knows how to read words, and he has some understanding of King Li.
Sun Yali was very puzzled, wanted to speak but was a little afraid, the maid behind her couldn't hold her breath anymore, she couldn't help reminding in a low voice: "My lord, Miss's water glass is full, so I can't make another example" "Boom! ! "
Before the maid could finish her sentence, the teapot in Zongzheng Wuyou's hand fell to the ground fiercely, the force was extremely strong, and the sound was extremely loud, as if it wanted to shake the hearts of everyone present.
His movements were so sudden that even Emperor Lintian trembled in shock, let alone other people.
Zongzheng Wuyou raised his eyelids, and his evil eyes like Hell's hell swept him coldly. Everyone was shocked, their hearts were raised high, and they didn't dare to take a breath. I don't know how many petals of the teapot were broken, and those broken pieces of blue and white porcelain bounced around, hitting the table or the ground with a tinkling sound.
Emperor Lintian frowned, glanced at Ning Qianyi, and then Shi Zongzheng Wuyou scolded, "Wuyou, what are you doing?! Don't disturb the distinguished guests."
Zongzheng Wuyou didn't raise his head, he sneered and said that if I disturb the distinguished guests, don't make up your own mind. He was so presumptuous, and he didn't leave any sympathy for the supreme emperor.
You," Lin Tianhuang's face suddenly changed, and he became more angry.
Eunuch Chen hurriedly said: Your Majesty, you drink first. The tea is shocking.
Emperor Lintian glanced at Eunuch Chen, took the teacup, took a sip, still feeling depressed, and put the teacup heavily on the table in front of him.
Zongzheng Wuyou didn't even look at him, he just said coldly, "Who said just now that the water is full and can't be poured again.
The servant girl was already frightened out of her wits, and at this moment, hearing his cold words, she knelt down with a plop, her voice trembling, "Yes, yes, it's the slave who talks too much-",
Zongzheng Wuyou's phoenix eyes were half-closed, the eyes were extremely cold and stern. Said: You are talkative! How can you allow others to make irresponsible remarks about this king! Have you eaten Yaxin Leopard Gallbladder? Come on, clap your mouth! Whoever knocks out one of her teeth first, I will reward him with a hundred taels of gold!"
The servant girl was so horrified that her face turned pale, and she repeatedly kowtowed and begged for mercy: "My lord, please forgive me! I know I was wrong, and my servant deserves death. Please let my lord walk around me this time." Xiao Xu, save me, save me",
Sun Yali's face turned pale with shock, and she was stunned for a while before recovering. This girl has been with her for several years, and she has a master-servant relationship, "My lord,"
Zongzheng Wuyou waved his hand impatiently, and said coldly: "Hurry up and do it! Whoever dares to intercede, drag it down and fight together."
Seeing that King Li was angry, those palace people were horrified, they were afraid that if they disobeyed the order, they would be the next one to investigate, so they didn't care whether Emperor Lintian had spoken or not, anyway, the left and right were just dead words.
Several palace people stepped forward, lifted the maidservant who was paralyzed on the ground, and dragged her to the center of the hall.
The two palace servants rolled back their sleeves, bowed their bows left and right, exerted all their strength, the sound of snapping reverberated in the hearts of everyone in the hall, causing a shudder to shudder in June Tian.
Yaji couldn't take it anymore, she screamed again and again, her cheeks swelled up, and blood oozes from the corner of her mouth.
A palace man changed from a slap to a half-clenched fist for the sake of gold, and the other, not to be outdone, swung his fist forward.
The bloodshot tooth rolled to the ground, the servant girl was dying, the palace man happily picked up a tooth, and asked Zongzheng Wuyou for credit, "My lord, it's a good luck that this slave did not disgrace her life.
Zongzheng Wuyou elongated his tone, and said slowly: "Let her swallow it! If she can't swallow it, fill her up. Knock out all her teeth."
Sun Yali opened her pupils wide, and looked at the handsome man beside her in horror. She never imagined that he was as ruthless as his father said. In the past, she never believed it, and always felt that a person with such a pure and perfect face like a fairy couldn't be cruel. She looked at her parents asking for help, and Sun Cheng shook his head at her, signaling her not to say any more.
Sun Yali lowered her head, listening to the maidservant's terrified screams, her delicate body trembled slightly, as if sitting on pins and needles.
The maid fainted from the pain, Zongzheng Wuyou shook her hand, the maid was immediately dragged out, and someone came up to clean up the tiles and blood in the hall.
Zongzheng Wuyou brought the new tea offered by the palace servants, took a sip, looked sideways at Sun Yali, curled his lips into a half-smile and said, "It's just a girl, why are you so nervous," and ask His Majesty to give you some more." He turned the cup in his hand, through the cup he glanced sharply at the people who were whispering before, his voice was low and slow, if he wanted to live longer, he should learn to control his mouth. Know what to say and what not to say. And don't think that if you are a little clever, others will be played around by you, Miss Sun, what the king said... isn't it? "
He approached him, the breath as cold as ice made Sun Yali's lips tremble, her face turned pale, her fingers were twisted together, and she lowered her head, how could she dare to speak.
The smell of blood still remained in the air, lingering around the tip of his nose from time to time. This move made an example to others, and the girls were frightened, and they tightly covered their mouths, not daring to look up at him again.
Emperor Lintian sighed: Wuyou, have you made enough trouble? You spoiled a good dinner party. , rebuked him, but looked at the pale Man Yao at the entrance of the hall.
Man Yao also couldn't tell what it was like in his heart at this time, Zongzheng Wuyou used her to hurt her like that, making her a talking point in the streets and lanes, and now he came to protect her again, what does it mean? These people can be sealed. "How can you seal the mouths of everyone in the world
At this time, the people in the palace can't say anything more, but her dignity and their Qiyun Kingdom's face cannot be preserved by others. She pushed away Bochou, took a few steps forward, and said lightly, "Today's incident was all caused by Rong Le alone. Rong Le felt very guilty, so she sent me a piano song to express my apology. Miss Sun, please!"
Sun Yali looked at her in surprise, unable to react for a moment. Everyone thought that she pretended to be seriously injured in order to avoid playing the piano with Sun Yali. Unexpectedly, after Li Wang came forward to calm the audience, she would take the initiative to ask about playing the piano. Why is it not surprising
Zongzheng Wuyou's complexion changed a few times, and he shot towards him with furious eyes like sharp swords. What the hell is this woman doing? Do you want to be brave if you don't seek medical treatment when you are injured
Rong Le! " Baochou called her very disapprovingly, "The imperial doctor has arrived, you should treat the injury first..."
Man Yao glanced at him, that glance seemed to see through everything, with a clear mockery. Fu Tiao then closed. Without saying a word, he turned his head slightly, feeling suffocated in his heart.
Emperor Lintian frowned, and said: "Princess's injury-" The light outside the hall was dim, Man Yao kept holding the wound with her hand, and the wide sleeved robe covered the blood-stained clothes, and the people in the hall could not see her injury Exactly how heavy it is. At this time she put down her hand, the dazzling scarlet color can be clearly seen even after a distance of several feet, everyone was surprised and realized that she was not putting on an air.
Man Yao said solemnly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Rong Le can still hold on, there will be no problem." Before the words finished, his legs and feet wobbled.
Don't be brave. "Bo Chou grabbed her and spoke to her in this reprimanding tone for the first time.
The Emperor Lintian hesitated and asked in confusion: "Why did the princess get hurt so badly? It's impossible to bleed so much just by bumping into the corner of the corridor.
Ning Qianyi got up and said: "Your Majesty, do you remember what Xiao Wang once said, seven days ago when Xiao Wang was assassinated, a beautiful woman gave up her life to save her life, but that woman was seriously injured to save Xiao Wang
Emperor Lintian thought for a while, there is something, could it be..."
His Majesty Ning Gan Yidao is right, this woman is none other than Princess Rong Le."
Another word that shocked the four princes of the Dust Wind Country and the princess of the Qiyun Country when they met in private is easy to make people forget, but the princess just saved the prince and saved them with her life. Have a secret? The current situation in the world is chaotic, and there are many wars. Who would not want to get the support of the war horses of the Dust Wind Nation
Emperor Lintian's eyes were deep and sharp, and Ning Qianyi smiled and said: Your Majesty, don't be careless, the meeting between Xiao Wang and Princess was purely accidental. Moreover, Xiao Wang, "It was only after we met that I learned the identity of the princess."
The Emperor Lin Tian looked at Manyu with a cold face. A person whom he met by chance could risk his life for him. The princess has a kind heart, which is rare in this world. "
Man Yao paused, calmly said: "Your Majesty, I appreciate the award! Rong Le is not as great as your Majesty said. The reason why Rong Le risked his life to save her is because the law and order of Qingliang Lake is under my husband's jurisdiction." Within. Although I don't know the identity of the prince, but the prince has an extraordinary bearing, and he can tell at a glance that he is not an ordinary son, so I will do my best to help, and I have no other intentions."
To lay down one's life for one's husband, this must make sense!
In everything, there are always people who are happy and others who are sad. Fu Tuo's gentle eyes suddenly brightened, trying to cover up the light of the stars in the sky. As soon as he grasped Man Yao's hand, his chest was hot.
Man Yao looked back at him, and smiled lightly, the two seemed to be deeply affectionate, making it impossible to doubt the truth of what she said.
The mood of another person in the hall was exactly the opposite, Zongzheng Wuyou curled up one corner of his mouth in a very mocking manner. He was so worried and frightened, and hurried to save her, but it turned out that "she was all for her husband.
What could be more "ironic" and more glacial
The night wind was getting more and more humid, and it was so stuffy that people couldn't breathe. He just sat there with his eyes lowered, looking at the water drops slowly ticking on the corner of the table, like the tears hidden in the depths of the heart that could not flow out, finally condensed, Become the ice that cannot be melted in the heart. He didn't move at all, even his fingers were stiff and cold.
Emperor Lintian's face softened a little, since that's the case, Princess Rongle will treat the wound first. Although I really want to hear the difference between the zither played by the girl from Qiyun Kingdom and the zither played by the girl from Lintian Kingdom, I value the health of the princess's body more. "
Man Yao smiled and saluted, "Thank you for your concern! Rong Le has a way to get the best of both worlds."
oh? tell me the story. "
Man Yao pulled Ling'er aside, Rong Le's personal maid, Ling'er, used to accompany me to practice the piano day and night, her piano skills are almost the same as mine, if Miss Sun doesn't mind the status of Ling'er's maid, then let Ling'er take her place I played with Ms. Sun to make up for my regret of not being able to play the piano today. I don't know Miss Sun, would you like to? "The voice like the sounds of nature is slightly low, which makes people feel the invisible pressure. And every sentence has a deep meaning.
Well, I... Sun Yali instinctively wanted to refuse, and it would be a great humiliation to her to ask her to play piano with a maidservant. But she couldn't refuse, it was she who wanted to challenge the princess regardless of her status.
Sun Yali was unwilling in every possible way, her pretty face flushed red, but she couldn't refute and didn't know what to do. If he wins against a maidservant, his face will be disgraceful, and if he loses, then he will have no face to show others. He also lost the face of Lintian Kingdom.
Emperor Lintian's complexion was not good-looking, and Man Yao's eyes were sharp. Man Yao looked back calmly, with a respectful smile on his lips. Didn't you say you want to hear Qiyun Kingdom's piano sound? Then listen!
master! "Ling'er looked at her anxiously, Man Yao patted her hand, reassuring her that Ling'er can play the piano, but compared with Sun Yali, she is far behind.
Sun Yali wrung the handkerchief in her hand, bit her lip, looked at her parents for help, and then at the emperor.
Ning Qianyi rolled his eyes and said with a hearty smile
Really the best of both worlds! Princess, this is a very good idea. Although Miss Ling'er is a maidservant, her qin art was taught by the princess, and she represents the princess. Playing with Miss Sun is not an insult to Miss Sun. It seems that Xiao Wang is blessed again! "
Prince Chenfeng has said so, and there is no room for turning around in this matter.
Shi Zuo sighed, can you treat the wound now? "
Man Yao shook her head, I will help Ling'er tune the piano first to see if it goes well. She, like me, is very picky about Qin. "
Ling'er helped her to the qin platform, Man Yao sat down, twitched the strings and tried a few notes, and when it came to Guanhe Hall, it sounded like a few scattered notes, and everyone thought she was just putting on a show.
Man Yao smiled lightly, and as her fingertips flowed, a series of notes that sounded random but could shake people's hearts and souls flowed out. A very short string, in this moonlight shrouded, palace lanterns swaying, and lotus flowers in the night scene, the short string that sounds ethereal and soft seems to be directly dialed to the bottom of people's hearts, But when it is about to reach, it stops suddenly, which makes people feel unsatisfied and uncomfortable.
With this string of notes, she wanted to tell others that she didn't find someone to replace her because she couldn't. It is also to warn those people that although she lives indifferently and does not like to compete with others, it does not mean that she will swallow her anger and allow others to bully her when they come to her.
Anyone who intentionally makes things difficult for her will definitely bring shame on himself!
Sun Yali's face turned blue and white in the attic opposite, she knew that the other party was not waiting for nothing, but at this moment it was too late for her to regret it, so she could only bite the bullet and move forward. At least, to win over that maidservant.
Man Yao said: "This piano doesn't fit well, please bring another one to this father-in-law. This one is here, and I have to compare it."
Another piano was brought to her, she nodded and said: "You all step back. There are people around, it will affect Ling'er."
The palace people withdrew in response, and the two attics were located opposite to each other in semi-open buildings. Sitting in the opposite hall, one could see the general scene before the curtain here.
Man Yao took a symbolic look, whispered a few words, quietly took one of the pianos to the piano case, pushed it along the floor to the back of the curtain, then got up and left, and reached the stairs covered by the carved screen. , and then quietly turned behind the curtain.
Fu Tiao followed behind her, watching her quietly. He didn't understand what she meant until she sat cross-legged on the ground and put the piano on her body. He was very puzzled before, given Ling'er's temperament, it is unlikely that she has superb piano skills, so it turned out that she was just using Ling'er as a cover. He once again lamented her cleverness, just like the layout a year ago, she grasped the situation and the psychology of all parties just right. However, this time, she was ruthless enough!
Seeing her concentrate on playing the piano, her expression was very serious. Her hands, the tips of her ten fingers were as green as jade, fluttering and plucking on the strings, regardless of the wound on her left shoulder. He suddenly remembered that many years ago, when he first entered the military camp, he fought alone. In order to gain military merit, he had to avoid the enemy's open snatches and his own people's hidden arrows. There was no one around him who he could trust. self.
Life is so cruel. Sometimes, being forced by the environment to be cruel to oneself is also a last resort.
Looking at her pale face, blood-stained left shoulder, her calm and desolate eyes, and the corners of her cold and smiling mouth, he can always touch the pity buried deep in his heart.
He walked over and held her hand, "You are injured, let me do it."
Man Yao was stunned for a moment, and when he looked up, he saw the tenderness and pity in his eyes, which was not like the gentle mask that could never be seen through in ordinary times. She was slightly taken aback, then smiled lightly and said no! Men's and women's piano sounds are different. "
In front of the curtain, Ling'er said politely: "Miss Sun, it's your turn."
Sun Yali's piano sound has a melodious and clear rhythm, like flowing water on a cong, which makes people feel more comfortable. Sure enough, the technique is proficient, but it is a pity that the inner peace and indifference are missing. Although it sounds touching, it is not enough to entice the heart.
And the sound of Man Yao's piano, simple and vast, clanging and clanging, makes people feel like they are on the top of a high mountain, suddenly their hearts are excited, their blood is boiling, and their emotions are surging. But every time when it is about to reach the peak, it gradually withdraws, which always gives people a feeling that they cannot fully enjoy themselves.
High mountains and flowing water, flowing water and high mountains, the sound of the two pianos seems to be on par with each other, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. But a real master of the game will definitely be able to hear the strangeness. One does his best, and the other holds back.
The faces of the people in Guanhe Hall were mixed, some were surprised, some doubted, some admired, and there were also a few who didn't understand the sound of the piano, they didn't think so.
A woman with good piano skills said: "Unexpectedly, the little maid who accompanied Princess Rong Le to practice the piano has some piano skills. Isn't Princess Rong Le's piano skills excellent?"
Another woman said: "You can imagine the short passage she played just now!"
A woman who was very dissatisfied with Sun Yali's previous stealing of the limelight said: Miss Sun thinks that her piano skills are unrivaled in the capital, and she doesn't pay attention to anyone, and today she tried her best to challenge Princess Rongle, Unexpectedly, "It's self-inflicted humiliation! Huh! Seeing how arrogant she is in the future!"
Hehe", "A group of women covered their mouths and let out low laughter.
Sun Yali bit her lip and returned to her seat, her face turning red and turning white. She knows better than anyone who will win and lose in this competition of piano skills.
From the bamboo forest in Dongjiao Inn, Fu Tzu knew that she must have extraordinary piano skills, but it was unexpected that a woman like her could play such a majestic momentum, although she deliberately controlled it at a certain height and did not give full play. It was enough to shock him. Maybe she was full of hope for the future and had grand ambitions, but she was worn out by the world and experienced the vicissitudes of life, leaving only peace and indifference.
A turbulent dinner party finally came to an end with the sound of the piano, but neither King Li nor Prince Chenfeng had decided on a concubine candidate, and everything had to continue.
Fu Zhao and Manyao came to the dormitory arranged for them, called the imperial doctor for a consultation, and prescribed a prescription, Fu Zhao insisted on bandaging her wound himself. Man Yao leaned tiredly on the head of the bed, and lightly closed her eyes. Once she relaxed, the pain became clearer and clearer.
Ling'er was very puzzled and asked: "Master, I don't understand, you can clearly beat Sun Yali, but why?"
Why do I have to deliberately control to be at the same level as her? "Man Yao slowly opened his eyes, and answered a sentence, but there was no more words.
She can win against Sun Yali, and make the ignorant woman lose embarrassingly, but she can't let Emperor Lintian fail to step down. As long as he stays between his brothers, he will win against Sun Yali, and will not let Emperor Lintian lose face in front of the people of Chenfeng Country. It is indeed not easy to grasp the proportion between these two, even much more difficult than doing all one's best. What's more, the cultivation base of a maidservant is there, if it is too much, it is tantamount to showing that there is a difference.
Bo Cho's eyes fell on her deeply, admiringly, but also extremely gentle. He covered her with a thin quilt, and he couldn't help but win!
Winning without victory, anyone with a discerning eye would not know
Ling'er seemed to understand but didn't understand, Fu Zhao helped Manyao to lie down, and said: "You rest first, I will get back in a while,
Man Yao nodded lightly, and just after she closed her eyes for a moment, a court lady came in and reported: "Ma'am, Prince Chenfeng is here to visit."
Man Yao frowned slightly, and said lightly: "Just say that I have rested."
yes. "
Ling'er said: "I didn't expect him to be the prince of Dust Wind Country! He must be worried about the master's injury, so he came here to have a look. Why didn't the master see him?"
Man Yao sighed and said that it was so late and the general was not here. With such sensitive identities as me and him, we met in private and gave people grounds for no reason. "
After finishing speaking, she closed her eyes again, and Ling'er wisely stopped talking.
Less than half a moment later, the palace maid hurriedly blocked the door: "Ninth Prince, my wife has rested, you can't go in", Ninth Prince,
Ling'er heard the footsteps, and hurriedly went to the door to block, Man Yao sighed, she couldn't help but be quiet, she waved her hand and said: "Forget it, let him come in, you can't stop him."
The Ninth Prince strode in with a grin, that's it! Or Liyue understands me. "
Man Yao was supported by Ling'er to sit up and lean against the window rail. His Highness the Ninth Prince came late at night, what's the matter? "
What else can I do, of course, is to give you a panacea. "He raised the white jade bottle in his hand and handed it to her.
Manyao smiled slightly, "Thank you, I have already taught medicine."
Nine Princes Road
How can those imperial doctors' medicines compare with mine! You take it, I was entrusted by someone, so you have to keep it even if you don't need it. "
When Man Yao was slightly stunned, the Ninth Prince had already stuffed the medicine bottle into her hand, and said again: "It's not that you don't know Brother Seven, if he stares at me, even if I fall asleep in the middle of the night, I will be caught." He woke up scared."
He made an extremely exaggerated movement, causing Man Yao to hold back his laughter, but a little bit of bitterness filled his heart. She looked down at the delicate bottle lying in her palm, and was in a daze.
The Ninth Prince moved a stool to sit in front of her bed, put away his usual joking demeanor, poked his head, and said in a soft voice: "Liyue, do you really not care about Seventh Brother marrying a concubine?" "His eyes were tentative, sincere, and expectant.
Her slender and white hands trembled slightly, and the faint smile on her lips was cold and bitter, she lowered her head and said indifferently: Marriage between men and women is a common thing, I should congratulate him. "
The Ninth Prince frowned, shaking his head like a resentful woman, this is not your sincere words. Liyue, you didn't think I was
Man Yao looked up at him for a long time, until the Ninth Prince felt guilty, and said, "What kind of answer does His Highness Ninth Prince want to hear from me?"
The Ninth Prince's smile slightly doubled, and Man Yao said again: Don't His Highness the Ninth Prince think it's inappropriate to ask such a question? It doesn't make any sense~ You should know better than anyone that everything between me and him was over a year ago. Now I am Yuanchou's wife. Whether he marries a concubine has nothing to do with me. "
The Ninth Prince was stunned. Her words were so calm and indifferent, but he still remembered the tear she shed when she turned around a year ago. At that time, he was thinking, how could such a proud woman like her be here before it was too late to leave? They couldn't control their eyes and wept, how heartbroken it must be." He thought that her man and her heart could not escape Brother Qi for the rest of his life, but he never expected that she would choose to marry Bo Chou , Cut off the entanglement between her and Seventh Brother in such a decisive way.
What kind of woman is this? Wasn't marrying Fu Zhao just to make Seventh Brother regret it? If not, then Seventh Brother's happiness is really out of reach.
The Ninth Prince's heart suddenly became heavy, but he still smiled and said: Who said it's okay? It's a big deal, as long as you say a word, Seventh Brother will definitely not marry another woman. Liyue, I don't want that woman, Sun Yali, to be my sister-in-law. You can see that, my father likes her. "
Man Yao pinched his palm, "You flatter me too much! You don't want his wife, Ms. Sun, you should talk to Li Wang. He is the one to marry. With his character, if he doesn't want to, who can do anything to him?" "I am a married woman, the only person I care about should be my husband. "
The Ninth Prince grasped the word "should" in her last sentence, and smiled brightly, "Liyue, you said 'should' instead of thinking or not?! Many times people's thoughts are not what they should be, What will happen to you. You shouldn't care about others, so you really don't care? I don't believe it!" Did she say that she should. It's really not good to say something without thinking about it. She turned her head slightly, and said: "Believe it or not! It's very late, and I'm going to rest. His Highness Ninth Prince should go back to rest earlier."
The Ninth Prince curled his lips, got up, sighed deliberately, suddenly seemed to think of something, clapped his hands and laughed: "How about I also help you write a divorce letter and divorce Bo Chiu, so that you will not be a married woman." ! There is no should or shouldn't, just do what you want and live happily!
Man Yao looked at him, a little dumbfounded, he dared to come up with such a bad idea, he thought Fu Tiao was as easy to deal with as Xiaoyaohou's son? She shook her head helplessly, and lay down on her own. Fu Tiao is not a simple person, even if he does not have the military power in his hands, he is not a man who will let women abandon him. Besides, what right did she have to divorce him? He seems to be such a perfect husband, he is gentle and considerate everywhere, and takes good care of her. Even if there is something wrong with him, he can do it so tightly that no one can find a breakthrough...
The Ninth Prince left, she turned her face inside, closed her eyes, and the white figure that was rushing towards her appeared in her mind, holding her into her arms with sullen anxiety.
There was a sudden pain in her heart, at this moment, suddenly a pair of hands hugged her mouth from behind.
She didn't know when Fu Zhao came back.
Gentle breath passed from the top of her head to surround her, his hands wrapped around her waist, and gently brought her into his arms.
Rongle, from now on, no matter what happens, don't hurt yourself again."
The cool white moonlight passes through the diamond-shaped panes and casts light on the light gray walls of this gorgeous bedroom. In this quiet night, amidst the magnificence, it adds a bit of desolation. She didn't move and let him hold her tightly. There was a sharp pain from the wound on her left shoulder, and the scalding of hot tea juice still remained around the wound. She raised the corners of her thin lips, and asked with a slight smile, "My pain, general...will you care?"
The body of the person behind him trembled and instantly became stiff.
After a long time, when I was about to fall asleep, I heard a very light, very light voice that seemed to be just a sigh, "I will!" Rong Le, "I'm sorry!"
In the next chapter, this concubine selection event will end.
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Red face, white hair, pain