On the other side of the screen, Xiao Qingyue was slowly taking off her wet clothes with the help of Xiaodie.
With the reflection of the candlelight, Xiao Qingyue's figure can be clearly seen.
Although Xiao Qingyue was born in a famous family, she has been known as a talented girl in the capital since she was a child.
But as everyone knows, what is even more amazing is that she has a beautiful and handsome face.
Not to mention the figure hidden under the long skirt.
Just seeing through that screen was enough to drive those men crazy.
Xue Mu is a normal male.
Nature is no exception.
It has to be said that Xiao Qingyue's figure can even rival Xu Ruyan's.
Of course, compared to Leng Mei, she is YYDS.
Xiao Qingyue took the pink bellyband from Xiaodie, tied it, and put on the lining.
Perhaps he was worried that Xue Mu was waiting outside in a hurry, so he asked: "Mr. Xue, are you still there?"
Only then did Xue Mu come back to his senses. He coughed lightly and pretended to be serious and said, "Miss Xiao, I'm still here."
Xiao Qingyue explained: "Mr. Xue, you may have to wait a little longer, please forgive me."
"It doesn't matter, you change slowly, it doesn't matter." Xuanchang wiped his eyes and continued to watch.
To some extent, he certainly hopes that Xiao Qingyue can change slowly.
This sense of instant vision always feels like looking at the island country with the naked eye.
Not long after, Xiao Qingyue walked out from behind the screen.
She was still a little wet just now, but after changing her clothes, she became delicate and dignified again.
Xue Mu quickly turned his attention elsewhere.
Xiao Qingyue felt happy when she saw Xue Mu sitting there motionless, looking like a gentleman.
At some moments, she also envied Xu Ruyan for being able to find such an excellent man.
She didn't know if she would have such luck in the future.
Just as she was thinking about it, Xiaodie took the opportunity to say, "Miss, I'll bring you and Mr. Xue a brazier in so you can warm yourself up."
"Okay, go quickly."
Soon, only Xue Mu and Xiao Qingyue were left in the room.
At this time, Xue Mu could already see Xiao Qingyue's face clearly.
I have to say that the daughter of the great Confucian scholar is indeed pretty.
Behave appropriately and appropriately.
The point is, with her long hair in a bun, it looks like twin ponytails.
For a moment, Xue Mu thought of riding a horse.
Xiao Qingyue saw that there was still a little rain on his neck, so she took the initiative to say: "Mr. Xue, there are still some water drops on your neck. How about I wipe it for you?"
Xue Mu had no choice but to respond: "Then there is Miss Lao Xiao."
Xiao Qingyue quickly wiped Xue Mu with the fragrant handkerchief in her hand.
During this process, Xue Mu smelled the fragrance of the handkerchief.
It's that light floral scent.
While wiping, Xiao Qingyue's fingers slightly touched his skin.
Although it was just a scratch, it caused a ripple in her heart.
Xiao Qingyue wiped it three times with this movement.
In the end, it was because of Xiaodie's arrival that she took her hand back.
Xiaodie placed the brazier between the two of them, and then said happily: "This way you two don't have to worry about catching cold."
"Miss Xiaodie is so attentive." Xue Mu praised.
Xiaodie felt embarrassed when Xue Mu praised her like this, "Mr. Xue, you are the second person besides our young lady to praise me."
"That's because you only have eyes for your young lady, and I happen to be in the favor of your young lady, so I have this brazier." Xue Mu explained with a smile.
Xiao Qingyue said quickly: "No, no, no, if I can invite Mr. Xue to come over and give lectures to Qingyue, it is obvious that I am the son of Mr. Xue."
"It's me who took advantage of Miss Xiao."
When Xiaodie saw them touching me and me, she couldn't laugh or cry: "Okay, you guys should stop touching each other. Miss, Mr. Xue, hurry up and go to class."
After hearing Xiaodie's complaints, Xue Mu and Xiao Qingyue also looked at each other and smiled.
With Xiaodie leaving, Xue Mu and Xiao Qingyue also officially started class.
It is said to be a class, but in fact it is just telling stories.
Xiao Qingyue quickly asked Xue Mu: "By the way, Mr. Xue, you haven't finished telling the story about Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai last time. Can you continue?"
"Okay, of course."
Xue Mu said at this time: "Dear guests, let's continue the book~~"
Speaking of this, Xiao Qingyue couldn't help but laugh.
I have to say that Xue Mu is not only good-looking, but also has a literary background.
Even his words are so humorous.
Xiao Qingyue once again put her hand on her chin and listened to Xue Mu's story with her eyes straight.
At this time, Xue Mu also noticed Xiao Qingyue's eyes.
He didn't dare to face it, after all, he was afraid that his secret would be revealed.
So I could only look away.
What's more, a man and a woman are alone in the same room.
The two people are so close.
It's hard to guarantee that you can suppress your anger.
"The Qiao Qiao Festival will soon arrive. When Liang Shanbo returned home, he and his mother bought the things needed to propose marriage and went to Zhu Yuan's wife's house to propose marriage."
Xiao Qingyue suddenly became happy when she heard that Liang Shanbo was going to Zhu Yingtai's house to propose marriage.
However, the next second, Xue Mu said: "But Zhu Yuanwai regretted that Liang Shanbo and the others did not come earlier. In the morning, the Ma family's young master had just come to propose marriage. He had already betrothed Zhu Yingtai to the Ma family's young master. At this time, Zhu Yingtai was feeling sad in her boudoir, and when she heard the maid saying that Liang Shanbo was coming, she ran out of the hall."
"Liang Shanbo was stunned when he saw Zhu Yingtai in daughter form. Thinking of Zhu Yingtai's words before they parted, Liang Shanbo regretted it. He was too stupid to understand that Yingtai was a beautiful girl disguised as a man. .”
"Liang Shanbo returned home in a daze. He couldn't get sick from then on and died soon after."
Hearing this, Xiao Qingyue was very surprised. He never expected that Liang Shanbo would die like this.
Isn't this a happy story?
Thinking of this, her eyes gradually became moist.
Xue Mu naturally knew that Xiao Qingyue was an emotional woman, so he handed her the handkerchief just now.
But he continued to tell the last story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai.
"Soon, it will be the day when Young Master Ma will marry Zhu Yingtai. Zhu Yingtai's only request is that the sedan chair must go to Liang Shanbo's grave to pay homage."
"Zhu Yingtai came to Liang Shanbo's grave and shouted heartbreakingly: 'Shanbo, if you have a spirit, please open the grave.' As a result, the clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds and it was windy and rainy."
"There was a big crack in the tomb, and Zhu Yingtai jumped in without hesitation."
"During this period, Zhu Yingtai's sister-in-law hurriedly grabbed her and only caught a bit of Zhu Yingtai's skirt. The tomb was immediately closed and the weather became sunny."
"At this time, I saw a pair of butterflies flying out of the grave. The female butterfly was still missing a little bit of its wings, which seemed to imply that it was the hem of the skirt that was caught by the sister-in-law."
"Later, people said that this pair of butterflies were the incarnations of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. From then on, they flew freely and were inseparable."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xue Mu heard Xiao Qingyue's sobbing voice.
I saw Xiao Qingyue whispering: "Why can't they get married even though they have lovers?"
Xue Mu replied: "Sometimes fairy tales are like this. Only when there are regrets are they worthy of being passed down from mouth to mouth."
"But isn't it best if everyone is happy?" Xiao Qingyue asked.
"For Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, perhaps turning into a pair of butterflies is already a happy thing for everyone." Xue Mu explained.
Hearing this, Xiao Qingyue also nodded: "That's true. Although they can't love each other in the human world, they can still turn into butterflies and continue their love."
After saying that, she also looked up at Xue Mu in front of her.
Xue Mu was a little embarrassed. He didn't know what to say, and then asked: "Miss Xiao, what other stories do you want to hear, or should we learn other poems?"
"Mr. Xue, are there any other love stories similar to the ones between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai? But I hope they are happier." Xiao Qingyue asked.
Xue Mu thought for a while and seemed to think of something.
Then he said: "How about I tell you the story of Tang Bohu lighting autumn fragrance?"
at this time.
The front hall of Xiao Mansion.
Xiao Xun was coming back from outside.
Today in the court hall, His Highness Prince Jing, the eldest prince, presented three memorials in a row, regarding the issue of impeachment of the Ministry of Personnel.
All the officials present knew that the staff in the staff department were all people of the second prince Zhao Chenggan.
The daily struggle between left and right began again.
However, Emperor Qing Zhao Hongyin ignored it and even handed the matter over to the eldest princess.
The eldest princess Zhao Ruoli will naturally not take sides, not to mention these are trivial matters.
She is now focused on solving the land tax problem of the Daqing Dynasty.
However, whenever she mentioned this matter to Zhao Hongyin, Zhao Hongyin changed the subject.
It was obvious that the emperor of Qing Dynasty just wanted to sit in this position safely.
Once the land tax reform is involved, if it arouses dissatisfaction among the land gentry across the country, more people may rebel.
Therefore, the eldest princess Zhao Ruoli tried every means to gain more people's support.
Only the majority of people in the court supported his reforms.
Then, Zhao Hongyin will have to agree even if he doesn't agree.
Under such rainy conditions, Zhao Ruoli still left the palace in a carriage and came to Xiao Mansion.
I plan to ask my husband Xiao Xun.
Not long after Xiao Xun just sat down, he asked Laifu beside him: "Laifu, what are you doing, Miss?"
"Come back to me, sir, Miss is studying."
"Study?" Xiao Xun was a little surprised. He usually asked this girl to read for a while, but she often said that she was familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, and she would rather read the so-called story books.
Why are you so proactive now all of a sudden?
Unexpectedly, Laifu added: "Because Mr. Xue is here, he is teaching in the lady's room."
When Xiao Xun heard this, he couldn't help but frowned: "This girl, I usually tell her big principles, but she is not willing to listen, but in the end, she spent money to give lectures to an outsider, and I am the Imperial Academy's Grand Priest. How many people think If you want me to teach, it would be better for her."
However, he admired Xue Mu's ability.
Able to write two poems in a row within the short time of burning an incense stick.
Moreover, there are really not many literati in today's Daqing Dynasty who can write these two poems.
Xiao Xun still remembers that poem.
"The bright moon scares the magpies on the other branches, and the breeze sings the cicadas in the middle of the night."
"The fragrance of rice flowers tells of a good harvest, and the sound of frogs sounds."
He sighed with emotion: "This kid does have two brushes."
Just as he was thinking about it, the servant at the door of the mansion ran in anxiously, all wet.
"master."
Xiao Xun waved his hand and frowned: "Don't be anxious. Tell me slowly if you have something to do. How can you be so rude in a hurry?"
The servant pointed to the door and said respectfully: "Master, someone is coming from the palace."
"In the palace?"
Xiao Xun immediately stood up, thinking that His Majesty had sent someone to issue an order.
He quickly picked up his robe, held up by the butler Lai Fu's oil umbrella, and staggered out.
Just walked out of the front hall door.
I saw the eldest princess Zhao Ruoli, who was wearing a white dress and had an extraordinary temperament, walking in surrounded by two or three maids.
She looked at Xiao Xun and called, "Sir."
Xiao Xun looked at the eldest princess Zhao Ruoli and saluted quickly: "Your Majesty, Xiao Xun has met the eldest princess."
"Sir, Ruoli said that only students salute sir, please get up quickly." Zhao Ruoli quickly stepped forward to support him.
Xiao Xun said happily: "No matter what, when I see Her Royal Highness the eldest princess, I still have to salute. This is in line with the rules."
He immediately asked: "I wonder if Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess, came here despite the rain, has something important to do?"
Zhao Ruoli nodded: "I came here today mainly because I want to discuss the tax reform with my husband."
Xiao Xun knew in his heart that Zhao Ruoli would never give up if he did not resolve the Qing Dynasty tax reform issue.
He was also very pleased.
Among the many royal nobles he has taught, only the eldest princess Zhao Ruoli is dedicated to serving the people.
The eldest prince Zhao Ji and the second prince Zhao Chengqian were secretly competing for the throne.
Who cares about the life and death of the people?
A few days ago, there was a famine in three places in the northeast, which exposed the corruption and bribery of Youzhou prefect Huo Jiuchuan and others.
And Huo Jiuchuan is also a member of the eldest prince Zhao Ji.
How could this kind of intrigue under the protection of officials make Daqing go further and further away.
Xiao Xun couldn't help but look at Zhao Ruoli, thinking that maybe one day Daqing could be like the neighboring country next door, with an empress who truly loved her people like her own son.
Of course, he would never say these thoughts out loud.
After all, the situation among the three parties is still unclear.
Xiao Xun naturally turned to Zhao Ruoli in his heart.
But he also has to take care of the Xiao Mansion and the great Confucian scholars behind him.
Once you stand in the wrong team, you may be in trouble.
It doesn't matter if he dies.
I just can't drag down my daughter Xiao Qingyue, who is still waiting to be married.
Thinking of this, Xiao Xun replied: "Your Royal Highness, I think your tax reform plan can make people's lives better to some extent, but our income in Daqing is very low."
"Sir, Ruoli has also thought about it, so how to persuade His Majesty is the art of speaking, so I came here to ask you, sir." Zhao Ruoli explained.
Xiao Xun also smiled helplessly: "Elder Princess, you also know that I am just a teacher. When it comes to speaking beautiful words, I am not even as good as the eunuchs in the palace. I'm afraid I can't help you with this."
"No, Mr. Xiao, His Majesty has always listened to your opinions. If you speak, he will definitely agree." Zhao Ruoli persuaded.
"This" Xiao Xun was a little embarrassed: "I'm afraid I was sent back by Your Majesty before I even opened my mouth."
"How can you know if you don't give it a try?" Zhao Ruoli suggested again: "Ruoli will enter the palace with your husband. When the time comes, I will also mention this suggestion in front of the emperor, as long as your husband is by his side to echo me a few words. ,This is enough."
Xiao Xun looked at her, and then all the servants around him retreated.
They were the only two people left in the entire hall.
He and Zhao Ruoli said, "Ruoli, it can be said that I have watched you grow up since you were a child. I have known your ambition since you were literate, and you are dedicated to serving the people of the country. But you have ever thought that once you propose this The tax reform plan will affect the economic foundation of Daqing as a whole."
Zhao Ruoli nodded solemnly: "If we don't change this plan at this time, the tax will become more and more serious. If it continues like this, sooner or later the government will force the people to rebel. Old sir, you don't know. As early as in the southwest, there have been three cases The peasants rebelled.”
"Ah?" Xiao Xun was a little surprised: "Have some farmers started to rebel?"
"They don't have enough to eat and don't have warm clothes. What can they do if they don't rebel?" Zhao Ruoli asked.
Hearing this, Xiao Xun did not continue to speak, but fell silent.
Finally, he nodded and said: "In that case, I will accompany you for a trip. Even if Your Majesty is angry, at worst, I will retire and return to my hometown and become a leisurely teacher."
Zhao Ruoli said calmly: "Don't worry, sir, I won't let Master Xu Jie's tragedy happen again."
When Xu Jie was mentioned, their eyes dimmed.
Yes, Xu Jie went to His Majesty with this tax reform plan.
As a result, not only was he demoted, but his salary was suspended for half a year.
But Xu Jie did not give up.
I am still collecting some land annexation issues outside the capital.
However, just like this, he was falsely accused of embezzling tens of thousands of taels of silver.
After Qing Emperor Zhao Hongyin learned about this, he finally sent him to the sky prison.
This incident also deeply hurt the hearts of Zhao Ruoli and Xiao Xun.
They all believe that His Majesty is no longer the conscientious and diligent emperor in government affairs.
Xiao Xun also gritted his teeth and finally said: "Your Highness, the eldest princess, I will enter the palace with you right now."
"Then please leave it to Mr. Xiao." Zhao Ruoli saluted.
Before Xiao Xun left, he was worried about Xiao Qingyue.
So he said to Zhao Ruoli: "Your Highness, the eldest princess, I will go find Qingyue first."
"I just wanted to ask Qingyue if she has any good story books." Zhao Ruoli answered.
Xiao Xun was a little embarrassed because he knew that Xue Mu was in Xiao Qingyue's room.
If Zhao Ruoli sees it, I'm afraid the image will not be good if it gets out.
But there is no way, who calls her the eldest princess?
Who could go against her will?
So Xiao Xun had no choice but to walk in front.
The two came to the door, when Xiao Xun was about to open the door.
Zhao Ruoli was a little curious when she heard the sounds inside.
[This voice seems somewhat familiar. 】
I saw Xue Mu saying inside: "Who knew that Tang Bohu was arrogant and unreasonable, and colluded with the government to occupy my big house and seize my land. My grandfather fell out with him, and he beat him down with a stick. I Grandma scolded him for bullying good people, but he was arrested and taken to the Tang Mansion."
Xiao Xun was obviously a little embarrassed when he heard what Xue Mu said inside.
He could only explain to the eldest princess in advance: "My Yue'er hired a teacher from I don't know where. I was not satisfied with him at first, but now he talks nonsense. I'd better not come next time."
As he spoke, he became angry, as if he was acting for Zhao Ruoli.
Zhao Ruoli said, "I think what he said is very interesting. He must be telling a story, right?"
Xiao Xun nodded: "This boy seems to know some folk tales, but my Yue'er doesn't read the Four Books and Five Classics, but is obsessed with these stories all day long. It's really unfortunate for our family."
"Sir, it's actually not that serious. I also read those story books." Zhao Ruoli laughed.
Xiao Xun suddenly became embarrassed. He faltered and wanted to explain, but he was afraid that the description would get darker.
At this time, Xue Mu in the room heard the sound outside the door, and immediately asked Xiao Qingyue: "It seems your father is here?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyue stood up quickly and opened the door angrily.
She originally thought Xiao Xun was outside eavesdropping on their conversation.
Xiao Qingyue despised this kind of disrespectful behavior.
As soon as she opened the door, she found that not only her father was standing there, but the eldest princess was also standing behind Xiao Xun.
She was so frightened that she immediately saluted and said, "Qingyue has seen her, she has met Her Royal Highness the eldest princess."
Zhao Ruoli smiled slightly and motioned for her to get up.
Just then, she saw Xue Mu sitting inside through the crack in the door.
Sure enough, the voice just now seemed familiar to Zhao Ruoli.
It turned out to be the blind man who was throwing pots on the roadside before.
Zhao Ruoli never expected that she would meet him here.
Xiao Xun gave a few words of warning: "Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess, and I are going to the palace. You stay at home and have a good time. Do you hear me?"
"I know." Xiao Qingyue answered respectfully.
Then Xiao Xun looked at Zhao Ruoli and said, "Your Highness, eldest princess, let's go."
Zhao Ruoli nodded, and before leaving, she glanced at Xue Mu in the crack of the door, and then left.
When Xiao Qingyue saw them leaving, she immediately closed the door.
Xue Mu then asked, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Qingyue breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Not only was my father here, the eldest princess was also here."
"Eldest princess?" Xue Mu was a little surprised.
Xiao Qingyue nodded: "Yes, I guess you are discussing government affairs with my father again."
"Does the eldest princess usually participate in the affairs of the palace?" Xue Mu took the opportunity to ask.
Xiao Qingyue also hesitated a little: "It should be, anyway, I heard from dad that your Majesty is not very ordinary on weekdays."
She also knew that she had to be careful about her words and actions. So I won’t say any more at this point.
And Xue Mu naturally knew Xiao Qingyue's concerns.
Then he said: "Okay, let's continue talking. After Tang Bohu finished speaking, Mrs. Hua and Chun Xia Dongxiang all had blushing faces."
"Why are they blushing?"
"Well, it's because they think Tang Bohu is handsome."
"What about Qiuxiang? Isn't she blushing?"
"She won't be popular until later."
"When will it be red?"
"When she's about to bark."
"When you call?"
"Um"
On the way to the palace, the eldest princess Zhao Ruoli asked Xiao Xun: "How did Qingyue know the teacher?"
Xiao Xun replied: "It is said that we met through Ruyan."
"Xu Jie's daughter?"
"Exactly."
At this time, Xiao Xun provided information that surprised the eldest princess Zhao Ruoli: "So this young man is a bit out of tune, but his literary level is indeed very high."
"How high?" Zhao Ruoli asked curiously.
"I will know after I read a poem to Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Xiao Xun then recited a poem and said: "There are several plum blossoms in the corner, and Ling Han is blooming alone. I know it is not snow from a distance because there is a faint fragrance coming."
Zhao Ruoli was a little surprised after listening to this poem for a few seconds. She looked at Xiao Xun and asked, "Is he comparing himself to a plum blossom?"
"Yes." Xiao Xun couldn't help but sigh: "It can be seen that this person has great ambitions in his heart and is a malleable person."
Hearing this, the expression on Zhao Ruoli's face was somewhat interesting.
He seems to be planning something.
(End of chapter)
