After doing official business in the capital, Zhao Xu spent most of the remaining days in the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice.
With Ling Yun and Huan Yu, they would chat, sing songs over wine, or play the piano and discuss Yi; sometimes when the mood got better, Zhao Xu would compete with Ling Yun in the garden, discuss swords, and compete in martial arts. It felt really pleasant. .
When he was bored, Zhao Xu took Ling Yun for a walk around the streets and alleys of the capital, taking a look at the local customs, places of interest, and letting go of the tired and tired heart that was too far away from happiness and innocence. heart of.
On this day, Ling Yun and Zhao Xu were chatting over wine in the back garden, while Huan Yu was playing the piano to entertain them. When the wine was full of wine, Zhao Xu smiled and said: "I suddenly remembered a poem by my predecessors, which can be used to express our mood at this time."
After that, he chanted Cao Cao's famous poem [Dan Ge Xing] with great pride and ups and downs:
Wine and song, life geometry?
Like morning dew, it will be more painful every day when it goes away.
Generosity should be shown as generosity, and worries will be unforgettable.
How to relieve worries? Only Du Kang.
Green Zijin, Youyouwoxin.
But for your sake, I still ponder it. …
After chanting, everyone clapped their hands and laughed.
After staying in the capital for a few days, an urgent report suddenly came from the border that Khitan bandits were invading, and Zhao Xu was summoned to return quickly. Although everyone was reluctant to part, they had to bear the pain of saying goodbye.
Before leaving, Ling Yun and Huan Yu prepared a banquet for Zhao Xu in the back garden of the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice.
Ling Yun raised his glass and said: "I urge you to drink another glass of wine. We have no old friends when we leave Yangguan in the west. Although Brother Zhao and my little brother have only known each other for a short time, they have a deep friendship. I would like to toast my brother here. I wish Brother Zhao a smooth journey and hope that we will meet again in the future. .”
Zhao Xu took the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.
Huan Yu also filled up a glass of wine, handed it to him and said, "Brother Emperor, my little sister would also like to offer a toast. Brother Emperor has been living in the border area for a long time and has not come back for a long time. Now that he has time to come back, he comes and goes in such a hurry. What a pity." .After drinking this glass of wine, little sister, you must remember to come back often when you have time!"
Zhao Xu took it and drank it, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Yumei. Brother Yu, I am grateful for the deep love and kindness between you two. Before we say goodbye, I have a favorite thing to give to Yumei as a souvenir. I hope Yumei will accept it."
As he spoke, he slowly took something out of his arms, held it in his hands as if holding a newborn baby, and handed it over carefully.
Huanyu took it curiously and couldn't help being surprised and happy when she saw it. It turns out that the most beloved thing that Zhao Xu gave her was the Hetian jade Ruyi that she had longed for all day but couldn't get!
Looking at this exquisite, crystal-clear treasure, she was momentarily fascinated, and after a while she said: "Brother, are you really willing to give this treasure to me?"
Zhao Xu smiled and nodded.
There seemed to be tiny waves flashing in Huanyu's apricot eyes; her voice almost choked with excitement, "But -"
Zhao Xu's clean and clear eyes looked at Huanyu with warmth, and said sincerely: "Young sister, you don't have to worry too much. In fact, this Yuruyi should have been yours, but it was just kept with me. Just a few days.”
"Oh? What's going on?" Huanyu's smart eyes flashed and he hurriedly asked the next question.
Zhao Xu glanced at Ling Yun meaningfully and said, "My sister-in-law, do you still remember the last time I competed with my sister-in-law?"
Ling Yun's originally indifferent and distant eyes suddenly flashed with a hidden brilliance, and he hurriedly interrupted: "Brother Zhao——"
Zhao Xu laughed heartily and said: "There are no outsiders here, sister-in-law, just let me vent it out - otherwise this knot in my heart will suffocate me to death."
At this point, he paused for a moment, and his clear eyes flashed with full of relief and admiration, "My sister-in-law's martial arts is indeed better than mine. If my sister-in-law hadn't been merciful at that time, Brother Yu would have been afraid that he would be in front of everyone at that time." I made a fool of myself in front of me..."
It turns out that that day, Ling Yun and Zhao Xu were having a sword duel in the back garden; at the last moment, Ling Yun performed the "Snow Embracing Blue Pass" move, and the sword slid up against the tip of Zhao Xu's sword.
This sword could have touched Zhao Xu's chest, but his movements were a little slow and made a shadow on Zhao Xu's chest, giving Zhao Xu a chance to dodge. Only then did Zhao Xu block Ling Yun with the "Cloud Crossing Qinling" style. The sharp sword edge - in other words, if Ling Yun hadn't been merciful at that time, Zhao Xu would have been splashed with blood on the spot.
At that time, Zhao Xu did not notice Ling Yun's mercy. It was not until he returned to his residence to change clothes at night that he discovered that the front of his clothes had been scratched with a deep gash. Recalling the situation during the martial arts competition during the day, he immediately A sudden realization.
Zhao Xu said: "My sister-in-law clearly won at that time, but she never mentioned it. This shows that my sister-in-law is open-minded and open-minded - and I understand this intention of my sister-in-law. Besides, according to our original agreement, if my sister-in-law wins this competition, This Jade Ruyi Bento belongs to Yu Mei - now I am leaving the capital, if I don't make things clear, won't it make me feel uneasy all the time?"
Ling Yun smiled slightly and said: "Brother Zhao is serious. In fact, the martial arts of the younger brother and Brother Zhao are between the same. Occasionally, one move or another has the upper hand. It doesn't mean anything. Moreover, the younger brother was just lucky enough to win at that time. Things have passed. It's been so long, why bother bringing up the topic again? Brother Zhao is on the contrary upright and open-minded - Brother Zhao's noble character and integrity really make me admire him the most."
Zhao Xu said sincerely: "Zhao can make friends like his sister-in-law, what regrets will he have in this life?"
Ling Yun said with a smile, "each other."
Huan Yu raised one corner of her mouth slightly, and said impatiently: "Look, you two are complimenting each other again, can't you say something else?"
Zhao Xu said: "Say something else? Okay then, I was just about to ask Yu Mei, how should you cherish this coveted treasure after you get it?"
Huanyu raised her beautiful childish face and thought seriously; then she walked up to Lingyun and carefully put the Hetian jade Ruyi on the jade belt around Lingyun's waist.
Ling Yun couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then turned to look at her dreamily.
Huan Yu stared intently at Ling Yun's eyes with a pair of bright eyes, and said affectionately: "Jun Ma, let this jade Ruyi always be worn on your body to drive away evil spirits and avoid evil for you, and keep you safe for the rest of your life..."
Zhao Xu joked with a hint of envy and hatred: "Sister-in-law, my sister-in-law's affection for you is so touching that I am so envious of you as a brother! But I tell you, you must You must treat my royal sister well! If one day you let me know that you are sorry for her, I will not let you go first!"
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional; Zhao Xu's unintentional words inadvertently aroused Ling Yun's thoughts.
He couldn't help but think of Lian Nanchun again, and the vows between him and her that would last a lifetime, wholeheartedly, and forever... He couldn't tell how he felt.
Ling Yun's expression couldn't help but become extremely ugly. He lowered his eyes with a blank expression; he just smiled bitterly and said no more...
The next day, Zhao Xu left Beijing and rushed to Sanguan. Prince Jinling, Lu Wenzheng, He Yuting, Ling Yun, Huan Yu and others, as well as important officials in the court, or close relatives and friends, all went to see him off. Exactly:
Friends from Beijing and Hua came to see each other off, and everyone drank wine if they wanted to do it or not.
I would like to ask you, Dongliu Shui, who do you want to compare with? …
Two flowers bloom, one on each side. But it was said that in the Marquis's house, a little girl who served Ding Mengxuan suddenly came to Princess Chang Qing in a panic, "Princess, it's not okay! Young Madam... She suddenly couldn't stop vomiting. She was in great pain, as if she was seriously ill. …”
Princess Chang Qing's heart sank, and she hurriedly ordered the housekeeper He Luwei to ask for the imperial doctor.
Doctor Wang arrived quickly. Across the silver curtain, he stroked his beard with his hand and took Ding Mengxuan's pulse calmly.
His pupils suddenly shrank, and his expression suddenly became very strange, as if he didn't believe the diagnosis he just made, and he repeated the procedure carefully. Then he let out a sigh with a complicated expression, frowned, and just remained silent.
Princess Chang Qing stared at the uncertain expression on Doctor Wang's face, and an ominous premonition came over her. She pondered for a moment and asked tentatively: "Mr. Wang..."
Doctor Wang frowned and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, can you move outside to talk?"
Princess Chang Qing glanced at him in confusion and said nothing; she just silently followed him to the living room outside.
Doctor Wang looked nervous and asked Princess Chang Qing to back away. After hesitating for a while, he muttered to Princess Chang Qing: "Young Madam...she is pregnant..."
Princess Chang Qing felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her originally peaceful face immediately turned pale, "What, are you happy?...Mr. Wang, are you wrong?"
Doctor Wang said excitedly: "Oh my princess, do you dare to talk nonsense about such a thing? I just couldn't believe my diagnosis, so I re-examined it again. If there is any mistake, I would rather pack up and go home immediately!"
Princess Chang Qing's expression was extremely ugly at this time, and she couldn't help but murmured: "Oh my god, how is this...possible? Mr. Wang, in your opinion, how many months old is she now?"
"It's been about three months!"
This is even more ridiculous. Princess Chang Qing thought to herself: "It's been more than half a year since my son passed away. Oh my God! When did this shameless bitch have an affair with someone? He really knows people but doesn't know their hearts!"
"Ding Mengxuan is a lady of the family, and her reputation as a chaste, virtuous, and pure girl is well-known among the famous families in the capital. I didn't expect that not even half a year after my son passed away, she would be hooking up with someone else!
"On the surface, I look like I'm wearing filial piety and my heart is still. But secretly, I do such a shameful thing. It's really unethical and unfortunate for my family!..."
Seeing Princess Chang Qing's livid face, Doctor Wang understood her mood very well and said cautiously: "Your Royal Highness..."
If we talk about the Imperial Physician Wang, he is a confidant doctor in the Marquis Mansion. Many difficult and complicated diseases in the Mansion are treated by him. He also abides by medical ethics and keeps the secrets of the Mansion secret, so he has always been very popular. In the possession of Princess Changqing and the Marquis He Yuting.
Princess Chang Qing frowned slightly and said thoughtfully: "Mr. Wang, please go back first. If anything happens, I will come back to you. As for today's matter..."
Doctor Wang understood the situation and said: "Don't worry, princess, I know what to do."
A faint smile appeared on Princess Changqing's graceful and elegant face: "Thank you for your efforts, sir."
After Dr. Wang left, Princess Chang Qing slumped down on the chair. She frowned and thought deeply for a long time, then slowly raised her head and ordered the maid Biyun to find Ding Mengxuan's eldest girl Qiyu.
Saitama followed Biyun to the hall in an uneasy mood, and stood in front of Princess Changqing with lowered hands fearfully, lowering her head to listen to the instructions of the hostess.
Princess Chang Qing didn't speak for now. She just stared at her with a pair of sharp ice eyes like cold stars for a long time. Fang asked with a cold face: "You have been serving your young lady all day long. What did she say?" You can't hide anything from your eyes. Tell me, what's going on?"
