Late at night, heavy as water.
The majestic Zhou Shangjing City is like a long giant dragon, quietly entrenched in the hinterland of the Central Plains, known as the "center of the world". There are countless tributaries from the great rivers in the north, such as Yongding River, Yudai River, Wenyu River, Rivers of all sizes, such as the Fengbian River, lie around the capital, reflecting the rolling Qingliang Mountains outside the city. Gazing at the broad outline of the upper capital, they add a little aura to this glorious imperial capital.
The gentle moonlight spread all over the bricks and rubbles at the top of the capital city, shrouding the Great Zhou Empire under the night sky; the blurred moonlight seemed to cover the entire capital with a shining silver coat.
Nowadays, the night has just set, and a bright moon hangs high in the sky. The sadness of the dark night has diluted the last rays of the setting sun, and it has fallen into an invisible black. Gradually, the dark gray vast sea of clouds on the horizon, Rising higher and higher, rising higher and higher, until it extends to the end of the vast universe, completely immersed in the endless darkness, without a trace of light.
It was night, with a silvery moon in the sky, a large area of clear light falling, and the night scene was picturesque for a while. Occasionally, there were a few summer cicadas hibernating on the branches and singing happily. Otherwise, it was as silent as the starry sky, without any life.
Summer nights in the capital are quiet and silent, in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the day. Especially after nightfall, there are very few people in the huge capital city except watchmen and guardsmen patrolling the city. I saw people walking out on the street, because according to the imperial court's system, once the curfew is imposed in the capital, the people in the city are not allowed to walk around freely. Even on normal days, it is rare to see people on the street, let alone the unbearably hot summer night.
It's as bright as the moon.
West Beijing, Huanhuaxi.
Located to the north of Xuandemen, this riverside of the imperial capital was dubbed "Three Wonders of the Capital" by the Zhou people. Against the background of the midsummer night, it remained as calm as ever, with no sunlight, no light and shadow, and no white gulls piercing the sky. There was only a dull silence; at that time, it was the midsummer season when the heat was at its peak. It was not particularly obvious at night, but it was particularly obvious during the day. The blazing sun shone on the rippling blue water of Huanhua Creek, creating a ripple effect. The slightly yellowish water vapor makes the entire Huanhua River feel irritatingly hot and humid. Fortunately, the mountain breeze never stops, which slightly relieves the boredom caused by summer.
Huanhua Creek on a summer night is like a peaceful and beautiful picture.
At this moment, a waning moon hangs diagonally in the night sky, casting countless brilliant silver rays, reflecting against the sparkling Shuiyue Cave of Huanhua River. It is like a brand-new bronze mirror, reflecting the bright moon and shining stars in the sky, clear and crisp. It can be learned, as clear as practice.
At night, the breeze blows through the stream, bringing bursts of coolness, which makes people feel extremely relaxed and happy. The willow trees planted by the stream sway with the wind obliviously, making a slight "rustling" sound, as if they are in harmony with the gurgling flow. The creeks echo each other from afar, and seem to express the sorrow in the heart in a deep voice; wherever the breeze passes, the chirping of cicadas and the sound of frogs come and go, intertwined with each other, playing a beautiful movement of nature. Fireflies in midsummer flash with faint blue light, flying back and forth in the grass, giving people a dreamy visual sense of beauty...
The night in Beijing is so deep and long, it seems like it will never end. The bright moon is in the sky, and the stars are dotted like countless bright gems from the West Sea, dotted on the dark velvet night sky, adding to the endless darkness. A rare ray of light.
The sky is as cold as water at night.
Walking along the flat stone path by the Huanhua River in the long night, the bright moon shines flatly on the smooth road, reflecting the youthful elegance of a man and a woman, like a pair of gods floating from the sky. The couple, they came from the distant snow-capped mountains, from the vast grasslands, from the misty Jiangnan water towns, and from the beautiful paintings...
I saw the two of them holding hands and walking silently by the Huanhua Stream.
The night wind was silent, blowing up the white clothes of the handsome man, flying in the air. With the light of a bright moon, it cast a tall and tall figure, engraved on the mottled treetops of weeping willows on both sides, looming; Occasionally, a few fireflies flew past them, leaving behind a brief flash of light before disappearing. They walked slowly, without knowing where they were going or how long they had been walking.
In the world, only the figures of this pair of beautiful women are shadowy in the moonlight, highlighting the charm and elegance of their whole body.
At the moment, the night is quiet and the moonlight is pouring down. Xiao Changling and Xie Wanxin are holding hands and walking together in the cool night wind. The sparkling water of Huanhua Creek is reflected in the charming moonlight of the summer night. The golden boy and the beautiful girl’s dragon and phoenix medal:
On the bank of the Qingxi River, Xiao Changling, the handsome king of Qin, has a tall and straight figure. He is dressed in white and proud of the snow and frost. He is so absolutely out of this world. He is as bright as the sun and the moon in his arms. His handsome face has sharp edges and corners. He is naturally carved, showing an outstanding perseverance and courage, coupled with his two heroic sword eyebrows, regular facial features, broad forehead, handsome expression, especially those shining eyes under the thick dark eyelashes With his radiant eyes and the warm smile that resembles spring in March under his lips, how could the women in this world not be heart-wrenched by the Qin King's radiance that was as bright as the clear moon and the clear wind? How could they not fall in love with him? The majestic appearance of Zhilan Yushu, the Lord of Jingbei.
The steps under Xiao Changling's feet looked steady and powerful, neither rushing nor slow, as if they had been tempered by long-term battles. Every step forward carried a unique rhythm, as if it was the same as the one he took. The surrounding environment blends into one; to be precise, Xiao Changling's whole person's style is the culmination of the Northern and Zhou Dynasty emperors, creating such a handsome and unrestrained body. His eyebrows inherited the coldness and tenacity of Emperor Wen, and his face His face was as gentle as jade, inherited from his grandfather Emperor Jing. As for his pair of deep cold eyes, they were more piercing and bright than his father's. His sharp gaze was like the top of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, where no one has touched for thousands of years. The snow melts on the jasper pond where the snow lotus floats, which is breathtaking.
Moreover, looking at the whole body of this white-clothed King of Qin, he exudes an innate calmness and confidence. He is less arrogant than a noble man, but more relaxed and elegant like a noble man. It seems that everything in the world , under his control, has an irresistible charm that makes people obsessed with his grace.
The cool night wind blew over Xiao Changling's fair face and the black hair on his cheeks. The dust-swept white clothes allowed the summer wind to roll up the clothes, making a gentle friction sound.
However, he saw his chin raised slightly, with an imperceptible smile on his face, quietly holding the woman beside him who he was deeply attached to, gently holding her slender shoulders, and walking slowly and comfortably under the moonlight. Walking along the Huanhua Stream, listening to the chirping of insects from the grass, enjoying the rare coolness in the summer, I was filled with all sorts of emotions, leaving me speechless.
Tonight, Xie Wanxin looked completely different from usual, whether it was her girlish demeanor or her fresh clothes. Wearing an aqua blue gauze skirt, her slender figure and soft waist are more and more outlined; under the moonlight, her skin is better than snow, her long hair is like a waterfall, her sleeves are as graceful as a giant dragon, her skirt is fragrant, and her eyebrows are Tender as water, full of elegance and elegance, those misty bright eyes are set against a pretty and charming face. If you look closely, you will see a bright peach blossom, quietly blooming. Whoever takes a look, No one can resist this overwhelming beauty.
Shengxue's face is the condensation of hundreds of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, condensed between one person's brows; the clear and beautiful Dankou is the condensation of all the beautiful scenery in the world, dotted on one person's crimson lips; the flowing hair is the jade of the past and present. The beauty of spring cannot be overcome by a frown and a sigh, and the spring rain of apricot blossoms in the deep curtain of the small building is ashamed.
At this moment, a faint smile appeared on Xie Wanxin's face. The bright moonlight reflected on the girl's skin as white as snow, reflecting a gentle light, leaving a beautiful shadow on the quiet summer night; She walked lightly, holding the man's arm lovingly. The wind gently blew Miss Xie Si's long black hair, her hair was fluttering, and her skirt was swaying. Coupled with the beautiful scenery of the clear stream and moonlight, for a moment, , poetic, picturesque, dreamlike.
Under the moonlight, there is the shadow of this couple making love to each other...
People who love each other, as long as they keep each other in their hearts, even if they can't grow old together in the end, it is still a blessing to be able to walk hand in hand like this.
Perhaps, in Xie Wanxin's heart, she had silently said to Xiao Changling more than once, "Erlang, I only want to spend my whole life with you. I want to spend more time in peace, and grow old with you, with the same mind and heart, and never lose each other." …”
As he walked, Xiao Changling felt that this path by the stream was so long, just like the long road of life for decades to come, with no end in sight.
Not long after, it was vaguely visible in the distance. On the hillside on the other side of Huanhua Creek, there was a courtyard, hidden in the dark night. As we got closer, it turned out to be a tall and majestic building, so close to us. The Lotus Mountain has an unobstructed view.
This quaint tall building adjacent to Lianhua Mountain is located on the bank of Huanhua River. It was built by General Yu Wenhongsheng, the chief eunuch, and it took the efforts of countless craftsmen to build such an extraordinary building. After three dynasties, it has always stood firm. The ancient building, "Chongli Pavilion".
Chongli Pavilion, also known as "Calyx Xuanyuan Tower", is the most eye-catching suspended high-rise building on Lianhua Mountain. It stands on the bank of Huanhua River, more than 100 feet high, with a total of four floors, overlooking the mountain scenery; in fact, its height is more than 100 meters. Compared with the seven-level pagoda in Yongning Temple in Shangjing, it is taller and taller, which can't help but arouse the curiosity of many people.
If you stand on Chongli Pavilion, you can not only enjoy the Huanhua River in front of you, but also have a panoramic view of the entire Shangjing City. You can see the magnificent Xuande Gate in the distance, and you can also see the Taiji Palace in the distance. The large square, even the Imperial Study Room of the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, and the bustling palace gardens; all these scenes are like a huge pool, which is sparing no effort to suck all the people in the capital into the pool, which is quite impressive. There is a magnanimity of all rivers returning to the sea.
When the tall Chongli Pavilion appeared in front of her eyes, Xie Wanxin slightly raised her delicate jade face. The gilded eaves, vermilion lacquered pillars, and spacious pavilion corridors reflected her bright eyes with autumn water, and the girl was like a girl. Her love-filled heart was suddenly deeply shocked by the ingenious craftsmanship of Chongli Pavilion, which actually made her fascinated for a moment.
After staring for a moment, Xie Wanxin stopped her light steps, stretched out her tender fingertips, and touched Xiao Changling's elbow gently, like a dragonfly touching water.
"Erlang, look, is that Chongli Pavilion?" Xie Wanxin pointed to the Lotus Mountain under the night with a smile, her voice was like the sound of a piano.
At this time, Xiao Changling turned half of his face, and the steady steps under his feet slowed down obviously, and became gentler and gentler; he first glanced at Chongli Pavilion in the distance, and then stared at Xie Wanxin's beautiful He smiled slightly from the side of his face, then took her hand, intertwined their fingers, and spoke softly.
"Yes, I came here once when I was a child. At that time, my father was still the crown prince. One spring, he took me, my eldest brother, and my sister to play here together. We climbed up the stairs and looked into the distance, and had a bird's eye view of the spring scenery of the imperial capital. Unexpectedly, , so many years have passed, and this place has not changed at all. After all, it is the first floor in the capital!"
Xiao Changling's eyes became more and more gentle and pure. They were a reminder of the innocent days of childhood, and they were also a sign of love and pampering for the person in front of him.
The clear light of the moon reflects on Xie Wanxin's bright face. Her smile with pear dimples raises a faint charm, and her hazy watery eyes are like an arc of moonlight in the faint gloom tonight; and her The pretty smile is like the flower branches trembling slightly in the wind in the morning dew, so beautiful and so attractive.
Looking at Wan'er's moving smile, Xiao Changling's clear eyes suddenly dissipated as if being scratched by an ice knife, while the cold light under the arc of his lips, like the tip of a knife, was changing rapidly. , turned into a Wang Tianshan spring water, soft and waveless.
Xiao Changling had a smile on his lips, his eyes were as bright as stars, and his whole mind seemed to be in a brief reverie. He once sat alone on the bow of the boat, amidst the clear sound of the waves, recalling the roar of that day, the huge waves in the sky, and the wind and the remaining clouds. At that moment, he imagined that if Wan'er could be by his side at that time, , how good it would be. With such vast and ethereal waves and such beautiful stars, if she were by his side, the moist sea breeze would definitely send her long hair to his arms. When he smelled the warm and deep fragrance of her hair, he would suddenly feel inexplicable. I miss the fragrance on her body, her bright smile, and her quiet and elegant self.
The pulse is like the sea breeze.
Suddenly, Xiao Changling suppressed his smile and turned around slowly. His affectionate eyes were staring at the pure and pure girl in front of him with an unprecedented tenderness, which made Fourth Miss Xie feel confused. Bump; a moment later, Xiao Changling gently took the girl's delicate hand, put it against Xie Wanxin's ear and temples, and whispered.
"Wan'er, the bright moon is in the sky tonight, let's go upstairs and have a look."
"good."
After finishing his words, Xiao Changling's eyebrows rose slightly, his white clothes rolled up, and then he put his arms around Xie Wanxin's thin shoulders, slowly walked up the small stone bridge, and walked towards the Chongli Pavilion that brought together the simplicity and majesty of the wind; after a while, , dressed in white clothes, a gauze skirt, and the handsome figures of boys and girls, just like two broken geese, disappearing into the vast dark night, leaving no trace.
In front of Chongli Pavilion, the sky and the earth were gloomy, and there was a gloomy night scene.
…
The night is silent.
Suddenly, a bright shooting star flashed with bright white light across the blue night sky, like a sharp sword, cutting through the dark night. It lasted only a short time, leaving only a moment of brilliance, and then disappeared quietly. He died quietly in the northwest of Shangjing.
The night sky is still quiet, and the stars in the sky remain the same as before. It seems that the fleeting meteor that streaked across the sky just now has never appeared before; only two stars like silver spoons are dotted in the dark starry sky. Above, it was gorgeous and clear, as clear as the water of the Ganges River, lighting up most of the sky in an instant.
"What a beautiful starry sky."
On the Chongli Pavilion, the light is bright and bright, and the outstanding graces of boys and girls are bathed in the hazy moonlight, which actually adds a bit of clear beauty.
Yinhui entered the building. Xiao Changling, dressed in white and frosty, gently stroked Xie Wanxin's long hair like a waterfall with his fingers. The two leaned against each other and sat side by side under the long corridor, leaning on the railing and gazing at the stars in the sky. The vast expanse of stars, as graceful as a layer of gauze hanging upside down in the sky, reflected in the depths of their eyes.
Xie Wanxin looked intoxicated, leaning on Xiao Changling's shoulder. Her brocade-like black hair fluttered on Xiao Changling's resolute cheek, still as smooth and soft; her eyes looking up at the starry sky were full of affection, like a ray of clear spring. The gurgling flow slowly penetrated into Xiao Changling's heart, making him trapped in it and unable to extricate himself.
The quiet moonlight shot straight into Chongli Pavilion through the gilded railings, and was divided into sections, like jade, and fell on Xiao Changling, as if he had been plated with a circle. Beautiful ripples; he sat quietly in this circle of ripples, breathing in the faint fragrance of the girl's long hair and smiling.
Not long after, there was a bright smile on the lips of the commander in white. He gently raised his arms and pointed directly at the two brightest stars in the night, as if he wanted to deliver the sun, moon and stars in the sky to the beautiful lady.
"Wan'er, look there, the star on the left is Altair; the star on the right is Vega. There is the Milky Way between them."
"oh……"
The stars, moon and night wind leisurely raised the slender figure of the girl. The light aqua blue gauze skirt was as elegant as the light clouds and the crescent moon. The skirt embroidered with clear lotus further highlighted Xie Wanxin's beauty. Reunion ice posture.
At this moment, Xiao Changling's gaze was no longer that of an ordinary man, but had turned into the evening breeze that was addicted to spring. Even the corners of his brows and eyes had a slight smile, and the blood in his body was stagnant, and he was lightly He gently held Xie Wanxin's catkin and spoke softly.
"Wan'er, look carefully, those two stars, aren't they the two of us!"
His Highness King Qin's gentle words were like the gentle sea breeze, washing into Xie Wan's ears. As her love interest was just beginning, she subconsciously looked back, her snow-colored jade face hidden in the waterfall of black hair, flushing slightly; then, she smiled indifferently, her soft eyes looked straight at the man sitting next to her. The man in white clothes on the side curled his red lips in a charming way, exhaled and said with a smile.
"It seems... His Highness Prince Qin is very good at pleasing girls. Xiao Changling, tell me honestly how many girls you met before you met me."
"Do you want to hear the truth?" Xiao Changling looked at her with a half-smile.
"You want to talk or not." After saying that, Xie Wanxin tilted her head slightly to the side. Her heart was already full of jealousy, but her face still maintained a graceful look, as if she didn't care.
The next moment, Xiao Changling smiled and stretched out his hand, gently brushing the hair on Wan'er's cheek.
"Let's put it this way, there are three so far. One is my mother and the other is my sister. As for the third one..." Xiao Changling paused, his handsome eyebrows raised slightly, A pair of cold eyes that were as bright as stars, looked deeply at Xie Wanxin's face of clear water and lotus, and then smiled, the smile was like the clear sunshine of the morning, warming the land of Kyushu, "far away in the sky, close in front of you."
Obviously, Xiao Changling's gaze was warm and scorching, making it impossible to avoid those pair of dark pupils; facing the man's sincere smile, Xie Wanxin's face showed a delicate look. With a timid look on his face, he could only pat Xiao Changling's white wristband lightly and let out an angry sound on his lips.
"Stop coming!"
Having said that, in Xie Wanxin's eyes, Xiao Changling's white clothes seemed to be rolled up by the sea breeze, like a large snow-white scroll, fluttering between the blue sky and the blue sea, making a hunting sound; and his warm and dark hair His eyes were looking at him tenderly, and his jade-like face reflected the bright moonlight in the sky, highlighting his expression as thin as flying frost and setting off his graceful demeanor.
At this moment, a big hand with clear joints gently hugged Xie Wanxin; Xiao Changling looked back, with a smile on his face, and a bright light flashed in his eyes. He hugged Xie Wanxin into his arms, then raised his right hand steadily, The tough fingers calmly pointed to the far north in the horizon.
"Wan'er, that is my mother's hometown - Xiurongchuan. When I was a child, I heard my mother say that in their northern Xiurong area, there is grass all year round. There are endless prairie fields with cattle and sheep all over the mountains and fields. Dreams The grass in the grass cannot be seen by the sheep when they go in. When the wind blows, the white bodies are exposed, which makes people happy to look at them. The summer pasture should be close to the Sanggan River so that the cattle and sheep can drink. The winter pasture should be carried on the back. When the wind is pointing towards the sun, that is the real grassland... If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely take you to see it."
Hearing what Xiao Changling said, Xie Wanxin's memory was in a trance for a moment. Her thoughts, along with Erlang's vivid description, were brought to the vast Xiurong River, as if she saw the dome that was blocked by the sky and the sun. , flocks of sheep, and Xianbei children singing and dancing; after a while, Xie Wan smiled heartily. That smile was warm and clear, and her voice was like flying waves chasing flowers. She couldn't help but murmur to herself selflessly.
"Will that day come?"
"Will do."
At this moment, the commander-in-chief of Jingbei, who had just become King of Zhou and Qin, with 120,000 elite soldiers and generals, looked down at his beloved woman, with a gentle smile under his lips, and countless affection in his eyes; Soon, Xiao Changling leaned down and leaned against Xie Wanxin's ear, whispering attentively, his movements seemed particularly intimate.
"Believe me, when the world is peaceful in the future, I will definitely take you to see the country of Zhou Dynasty, and show you with your own eyes the vastness of the East China Sea, the steepness of Western Shu, the beauty of southern Yunnan, and the majesty of the north; the world is so big, The beauty of mountains and rivers is far beyond what you and I can imagine. Just wait, this day won't be long."
The world.
After all, she still couldn't avoid these two words; she snuggled into his broad arms, closed her eyes and enjoyed the tenderness of this moment, silently sighing.
After pondering for a moment, Xiao Changling slowly sat up straight, held Xie Wanxin's beautiful cheeks, the smile between his eyebrows became thicker and thicker, gradually gathered into a bright arc, and said softly.
"By the way Wan'er, it will be my father's birthday in a few days. There will be a banquet with wine and wine in the palace. Well... I want to take you into the palace to meet your father and queen."
Hearing this, Xie Wanxin raised her watery eyes, her cheeks flushed, she opened her cherry-like red lips, and murmured in confusion.
"Is this...appropriate?"
However, Xiao Changling stared at Xie Wanxin's affectionate eyes under her slender willow eyebrows. He didn't speak for a long time, but the joy on his face could no longer be concealed. Suddenly, he smiled with emotion, stretched out his hand and pinched it gently. Looking at Wan'er's delicate nose, her deep words contained a hint of the cynicism of an aristocratic young master.
"What's inappropriate about this?! You're going to enter our Xiao family sooner or later. It's just a good opportunity for the father, the emperor, and the queen to meet their future daughter-in-law. Why not? Hey, are you afraid? Already?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Changling's face showed an indifferent smile.
It was obvious that Xiao Changling's words and smile were like the whistling, ping-ping-pong-pong-pong of an ancient sword, striking Miss Xie Si's heartstrings, so that the crimson color on her cheeks became more intense; she waved her hand gently and struck. Luo Xiao Changling caressed the back of his face and said softly.
"Have your spring and autumn dreams!"
Looking at Wan'er's beautiful and beautiful face, and looking at the dark jade-colored sky outside, Xiao Changling smiled, and on his firm lips, there was a crescent-like smile, even in the sky. The stars Altair and Vega also lost their luster.
…
Under the bright moonlight, the boy and girl looked at each other.
For a moment, there was a sense of affection.
