There was silence in the Lanshan courtyard, and the moonlight shone on the pool in the center of the corridor, giving it a faint luster.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Su Yan sat up from the bed and tiptoed to the door.
"Who are you?" The voice was cold, without any emotion. It was a woman.
Su Yan breathed a sigh of relief, "Girl, are you going to the wrong place?"
Bang——
The door was pushed open by internal force. Su Yan felt a gust of cool wind blowing at her, and she hurriedly dodged.
As a corner of the black dress floated in, the graceful girl came into view. The wide-sleeved dress made her complexion look like ice and snow, with a white orchid hosta in her hair. Neither smiling nor angry, there was a hint of displeasure on the unpainted cheeks.
"Who sent you here?"
This time there was a big misunderstanding. Su Yan was so anxious that he spoke incoherently: "I...I'm not...it's Zuo Qing! Not entirely. There must be a misunderstanding. I just took office and I don't know the rules here. There is something offensive here. Please forgive me."
Having said this, she felt strange again. The Changsun family was married to the Mo family, and Zuo Qing was Mo Fei's adopted son. There shouldn't be any dispute between them. Even if the Changsun Yue was young and ignorant and wanted to tease the new gentleman, he should know it. I am the person brought by Zuo Qing, so I have some respect for him. How could he be so ignorant and reckless?
There were few drastic changes in the woman's cold expression. She walked around her and said, "I live alone in Lanshan Courtyard. No one has ever moved in. Even if Zuo Qing gets confused, he shouldn't be here. It seems like you are someone Something offended him."
Su Yan remembered that the eldest grandson, Yue Qian, had previously warned Wan not to call Zuo Qing by his first name... It seemed that this woman had a very distinguished status!
She added: "Since you are here, you can stay here first, and I will send someone to help you clean up a guest room tomorrow."
Su Yan was overjoyed and wished he could hug her thigh immediately, "Good people are rewarded, so I'd rather be respectful than obey. Thank you girl for your kindness!"
Before leaving, the woman gave her a strange look. She felt uneasy, but she couldn't tell what was strange.
In the south of Ruoshui City, a fast horse galloped past and stopped at the back door of a hidden house. The black figure jumped off the horse and strode over.
The door opened and an old man welcomed him in. After passing through the front yard, the promenade, and around the winding backyard, we arrived at our destination.
The old man informed him and then retreated, and he knelt down with a plop. On the floor filled with moonlight, the outline of the divine mansion in front of him could even be reflected.
The god-like man in front of him has a majestic face and a powerful temperament. He is Prince Masagi 'Gamasa' who controls the 3,000-person patrol force in Kyoto. As early as nine years ago, he was still the commander-in-chief of thousands of troops. The current situation has changed, the old and the new have changed, and the former power has been suppressed from all aspects, leaving only a mere three thousand soldiers.
In the opinion of Mo Fei, the leader of the current Shangshutai, he is not worthy of being an opponent at all.
Ge Zheng helped him up, his eyes full of love and guilt: "We haven't seen you for many years, are you okay?"
He raised his head with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty has entrusted you to an unworthy person. Su Ming has let you down!"
"The plan he has prepared for so long is not just to get close to the king and eliminate that person. Since everyone has the same goal, let's see what ability he has to stir up trouble." Ge Zheng smiled kindly, but even his smile was It was difficult to hide the bitterness in his heart.
"Su Ming really doesn't understand one thing. You knew Zuo Qing was using A Yan, so why did you still order me to hand A Yan over to Zuo Qing? Aren't you afraid that he would hurt A Yan?!"
"Zuo Qing will do whatever it takes to get revenge, but he will not kill innocent people indiscriminately. I believe in the blood of the Xuan clan, and I believe in his father even more."
"My lord, you must not do it!" Su Ming said hurriedly: "Zuo Qing is very scheming and ruthless. In order to gain a foothold in Ruoshui, he did not hesitate to admit his thief as his father and work hard for Mo Fei. I don't know how much blood was stained on his hands! You are not Do you want to take Ayan away? As long as you give the order, I will lead people to rescue her immediately! If you insist on revenge, there is no need to risk your biological daughter! "
"Su Ming," Ge Zheng shouted sharply: "This matter has been decided by the king and cannot be doubted."
Su Ming's eyes were bloodshot and his whole body was shaking violently.
"Child, do you know what it's like to look at your enemy every day? I envy Zuo Qing, he can take action for revenge, and he takes every step without hesitation. As for me, I know that my benefactor is an enemy, but I can only swallow my anger. Those I can only swallow the secrets and pain! Now I finally have the opportunity, and this will be my only chance! Don't worry, I will secretly send someone to protect Ayan."
Su Ming looked at the prince in front of him who had endured for many years. No one could feel the pain in his heart.
He knows that this chess game has begun and no one can stop easily, but it is still unknown who is the chess piece and who is toying with whom!
The next day, just after the cockcrow, the leaves were rustling, and a few wild birds emerged from the tree crowns, shrinking into black spots as big as rice grains in the sky. Su Yan stretched and opened all the doors and windows in the room, and the garden scenery poured into the room like a spring.
She took out her old clothes and put them on, and couldn't help but look down at the hem of her clothes, gently stroking it with her fingers. The gaps between the dark lines and the worn lines made her surprisingly stable.
After finishing dressing and dressing up, she opened the door and saw a white shadow passing by. With a scream, the man knocked her back into the house. I just managed to stand firm, and when I looked up, I saw that there were enemies on a narrow road, and it was this little kid again!
Changsun Yue crossed his arms and bared his teeth. When he looked up, he was shocked: "How come nothing is wrong with you?!"
Su Yan snorted and said, "When I meet a person, he loves to make fun of others. But everyone knows that if the joke goes too far, it can easily lead to trouble."
Changsun Yue turned pale with fright and asked quickly: "Did she blame me?"
Su Yan ignored her and walked outside the door, shaking his head but keeping silent.
The eldest grandson was so anxious that he kept complaining: "These dandy boys, if it weren't for them, how could I have been caught! No, I have to go home and hide!"
There was a sound, and the door across the pond was opened. The two of them looked at each other, and happened to meet her eyes.
Su Yan excitedly waved to her and walked over.
Changsun Yue was about to run away, but was pulled back by Su Yan. He could only bow respectfully to the woman.
"Hello, Mr. Song!"
Su Yan's smile froze on his face, and his mind suddenly became confused.
Changsun Yue whispered in her ear that she was the mistress of Lanshan Courtyard, Miss Singing Buddha.
Buddha Buddha… Buddha Buddha!
Memories from nine years ago came flooding back to her. She remembered that their mother, who died young, loved the Buddha flower the most!
Suddenly, the years flowed back from her, causing thousands of waves to rise. Her eyes were a little moist, and she gritted her teeth to hold back tears.
Changsun Yue pushed her, and Su Yan came to his senses and saluted hurriedly. I have mixed feelings in my heart, and I don’t know what it feels like.
She asked: "Are you here to take her to Shuyoutang?"
The eldest grandson replied hurriedly: "Mr. Ge obviously sees that, that's right."
Su Yan nodded numbly and was in a daze for a while before saying, "Well, I still have to go to Shuyou Hall, so I won't disturb Mr. Ge."
Changsun Yue quickly answered: "Yes, yes, yes, we still have to go to school, then...then don't disturb Mr. Ge!"
Fo Zha smiled perfunctorily and said goodbye first.
Su Yan and Chang Sun Yue saluted her and said goodbye together. When Fo Zhen's figure disappeared completely, they let out a sigh of relief. Just now, they almost collapsed from holding it in.
Changsun Yue asked her, "Sir, although Mr. Ge cannot be easily provoked, you are not so afraid of her."
Su Yan snorted: "The word "fear" has never been uttered in my mouth! It's just that he is a senior, and as a newcomer, I should respect him more. How to express this respect is to be afraid and fearful , Only in this way can they feel that we have a heart of awe.”
Changsun Yue suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly.
Changsun Yue took Su Yan to register first, and then went to Wanchaofang to collect daily necessities.
The steward of Wan Chaofang was a frail scholar with good features. His eyes lit up when he saw Su Yan, and he greeted Su Yan with greetings and gifts.
Changsun Yue said that this person has a great background. He is Xilou, the second young master of the Yan Kingdom. According to rumors, the young master Xilou is not favored by the King of Yan. A few years ago, the palace arrested several secretaries of the Yan Kingdom. The King of Yan In order to prove his innocence, he sent Xilou to Rong Guo as a proton, which made people believe that Xilou was not favored. Unexpectedly, he became successful as a protagonist and became the head of Wanchaofang. This was the first time in history!
Su Yan was too lazy to ask about these things and took the opportunity to ask about Fo Zhen. Changsun Yue was quite interested in talking about these things and continued: "She is the youngest daughter of General Ge Zheng. Like me, she has been in the academy since she was a child. But it's a pity that although she is She is good-looking, but her temperament is too withdrawn. She has a bitter and hateful face all day long, but she has never really smiled. Therefore, in the academy, she is described as an iceberg, and no one wants to get even an inch closer. !”
Su Yan frowned, and his smile dimmed instantly. And a wound somewhere in my heart suddenly opened a crack and spread quickly.
After leaving Wanchaofang, Changsun Yue took Su Yan to Shuyou Hall to get acquainted with it, and to find out the landmarks along the way to avoid getting lost in the future.
From Wanchaofang to Shuyou Hall, you have to pass through Qingping Hall, then walk hundreds of steps around the gravel path in the garden, and finally cross the winding covered bridge.
Shuyou Hall has only one main hall and four side halls, which are connected in series and stretched out left and right in a row.
The sun was shining brightly, and the gauze curtains were rolled up high, revealing the red doors and windows. Books were spread out on the floor, and several little bookboys were drying books to drive away insects.
The smoke from the incense burner rises, and the flowers and plants diffuse the fragrance. It is quiet and leisurely, and has a unique antique flavor.
Changsun Yue called the boy to come over and see the gentleman. They stood there and looked at each other. They were very reluctant but did not dare to disobey. They just saluted from a distance and immediately hid in the house.
The eldest grandson said with embarrassment: "Don't worry, they are used to being pampered. In the school, only the children of high officials can control them."
Su Yan was curious and asked her: "Are all the students in Shuyoutang such a virtuous people?"
Changsun Yue said: "There are eight students here, all of them are arrogant, just because their fathers are high officials, like Sun Ziliang, his father is the brother-in-law of Master Fang, the Minister of Rites, and Nangong Jinguan, her father They are the Minister of Justice and Changsun Xi. Her background is even greater. She is the future heir of the Changsun family! Although the remaining ones do not have an official father, their mothers are even more powerful: Zhong Zhuo and Ran Ying, one is Duan The concubine’s nephew, that is our Majesty’s favorite concubine, and the other is a descendant of King Zhao’s family, how can they not be arrogant? By the way, there is another one, I don’t know where he comes from, his name is Xu Ziya, he never gets close to others, Everyone calls him Old Weird Xu! Like Liang Qiluo, he is a guy who is not easy to mess with." After saying this, he also felt funny.
Su Yan sneered, "How come you missed one?"
Changsun Yue blinked and looked at her innocently. Su Yan gloated, "And you, a little girl like you who likes to tease others, but is as timid as a mouse, naive and short-sighted!"
Changsun Yue laughed, um, why did Mr. Su say this? um, I have something else to do, so go ahead...
