"Do you miss your family?" Han Rui said casually, changing the subject and saying, "Mother, why don't we leave now."
"Where to go?"
"Of course it's Yangzhou. Otherwise, do you have any other choices?" Han Rui smiled and said, "Or it would be good to go shopping in Yangzhou City."
"No need." Concubine Yang refused: "Time is short, let's go quickly."
"There's no rush, it's still early, I want to go shopping for a while." Han Rui smiled, pointed to the lake in front of him, and said in admiration: "My Lady, this place is so beautiful, with beautiful lakes and mountains, and pleasant scenery. I don't know how many people want to come, but Over the years, very few people have been able to step foot here.”
"Prince-in-law, are you praising me or hurting me?" Concubine Yang hummed softly: "I am not a country bumpkin. It is not that I have never been to the most prosperous streets and alleys in Yangzhou City, but I am not tired of seeing the lakes and mountains, so I just come here often.”
"Anyway, I can finally experience it. Thank you for your donation." Han Rui said with a smile. The two of them walked along the lakeside, chatting and laughing, seeming to have forgotten the unpleasant encounter just now.
Han Rui didn't mention it, and Concubine Yang also knew what was going on and didn't mention it. Otherwise, Han Rui probably wouldn't have helped.
The two chatted slowly and came to the lakeside unknowingly. The lake surface was sparkling and the lake breeze was blowing, refreshing the heart. On the opposite side of the lake, tall buildings stood tall and the lights were bright, making it look particularly gorgeous.
Concubine Yang looked sideways, her eyes were longing, she blinked her eyelashes slightly, her light body tilted slightly, she approached Han Rui and whispered: "Prince-in-law, I suddenly remembered that my father also invited you to have a cup of tea together, I'm afraid you can be with me."
"I've met the emperor's sister-in-law." Han Rui bowed his hands and handed over the box filled with silver ingots.
"How dare you? You're just talking nonsense." Han Rui smiled apologetically and changed the subject: "By the way, how is Si Gong's condition recovering? When will he be cured?"
Han Rui came up again, coughed heavily and said: "Actually, Your Majesty didn't give me much reward. At least I was grounded for half a year and my salary was eight months. Is that over? Your Majesty's grace is small and large, so you can understand it."
"It's just your majesty, the crown prince, the prince, the princess..."
Wang Ya nodded in agreement and pushed Han Ruixiao to a pavilion. Concubine Yang was still waiting outside.
"Haha." Concubine Yang said with a smile: "I can write poems, draw pictures, and cure diseases and save people. Are those rare things? Besides, I am the prince's consort now, so I don't just need one more calligraphy and painting. , it’s a waste of effort to find someone to write a few words, then you can just use the name of a member of the royal family to openly attend various gatherings, why bother?”
Before Han Rui washed up, he was dressed messily and sat at the dining table, eating breakfast quickly. There was a sound of heavy footsteps. I looked up and saw a maid holding a tray and hurrying from the door. Come, walk hard to the back.
The next day, the weather was sunny, the spring light was dim, and the warm sunshine was shining, driving away the hot winter haze, making people feel depressed and energetic. When they came up early in the morning, everyone felt like they were reborn.
"Master, please have a meal." The maid Fu Li said playfully: "My servant will help you clean your face and dress up."
"It's a courtesy." Concubine Yang smiled and said softly: "They also know that your health is very bad, so..."
Han Ruixiao was stunned and defended: "This is also to make peace, is there any other reason?"
"Do you have any relationship at all?" Wang Yalin curled her lips and explained: "I am your cousin and your brother. How can we have such a bad relationship? It was just an accidental encounter."
"It's bad." Concubine Yang said with a smile: "He just needs to stop thinking about that kind of thing and just do what you say."
"Yes." Han Rui shook his head and said calmly: "You have to go to the appointment and have a meal at home. They will wait for you. After eating and drinking, they can go back to the room to rest."
The two maids felt secretly in their hearts. They knew that you were entrusting an orphan at the end of your life, so naturally they dared to be indifferent and kowtowed: "I will obey your Majesty's instructions and will serve your Majesty Zuo wholeheartedly."
The two maids responded respectfully and quietly entered and exited the room. Concubine Yang, supported by her maid, hurriedly retreated into the inner room to lie down on the couch to recuperate.
Concubine Yang nodded slightly, not bothering to argue, and changed the subject: "By the way, I heard that I bought a manor in Jiangnan, built a garden specifically, and set up a workshop."
"It's rare for him to be stress-free." Concubine Yang covered her mouth and smiled: "Tell me, who made him feel stress-free? Why don't you tell me and let you judge whether it is appropriate or not."
"That's wrong." Yang Jiugong said, "Yesterday you sent someone to send a message inviting you to visit the lake."
"Yes." Wang Yalin said: "I heard that business is very prosperous."
The expressions of the two palace maids changed slightly, they knelt down and kowtowed calmly, and cried: "I swear to lead my empress to the death."
"Is nothing wrong?" Concubine Yang said in a gentle tone.
Wang Ya stood there, staring for a long time, until she disappeared into the vast night, and then she quickly returned home.
"Uh-huh." Suddenly, the door of the room rang, and the palace man reported loudly: "Your Majesty, the Fourth Young Master wants to see you."
"That's too bad." Han Ruixiao said happily.
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment while your maid goes to prepare clothes." The two palace maids responded quickly.
Concubine Yang said with a smile: "No, let him go and prepare. You will accompany him to attend later."
Han Rui walked over and said hello: "Good morning, Fourth Master."
In that era, etiquette was strict, and there was no distinction between monarch and minister. They were friends of the same generation and called each other cousins or uncles and nephews. However, there was still a clear distinction between seniority and inferiority. The monarch and his ministers had to violate the etiquette of the monarch and his ministers, but the ministers were It's a need, you can't make friends casually.
"Jichu, Youshi, Youchu to Xushi, that time is relatively late, so the banquet is scheduled for Xushi." Concubine Yang said with a smile: "When the time comes, you send the palace queen to inform him that it has passed, and he should not mess up. Run, if you offend your father, I will spare him." "It's time, come quickly." Concubine Yang comforted her in a serious voice.
Han Ruixiao hesitated and said solemnly: "Aunt, you just heard what my father said. He promised this eldest son to go to the appointment."
"Why does he want to attend the lantern banquet?" Concubine Yang asked.
"That's the worst. It saves others from guessing." Yang Jiugong said with a smile, "If so, you will feel less pressure."
"Why are you so upset?" Han Rui asked in confusion.
"That matter will be taken care of by you." Han Ruixiao promised, patting his chest.
"But you are willing." Wang Yalin frowned and said, "You know this big guy."
That reason was a bit weak. Concubine Yang also exposed it and said with a smile: "Since he said that, forget it. In the past, I just had to speculate on the holy will."
"Really?" Concubine Yang shook her head heavily and said in a low voice, "Why didn't you pay attention?"
"Your Majesty..." Gong'e's guards paid their respects one after another.
That's why Wang Ya reluctantly agreed to go with Concubine Yang.
"When I was in Chang'an, I jointly held a poetry meeting with Magistrate Wu and Chen Gui. The leader of the literary meeting won the top prize, causing a sensation in the entire government and the public." Han Ruixiao reminded: "In this matter, he I’ll probably forget it.”
Concubine Yang was speechless, stunned, burst into laughter, poked Han Rui's forehead with her slender jade finger, and said coquettishly: "You bastard, what nonsense are you talking about? He can't say it out loud, but he's too embarrassed. "
The turbid and translucent jadeite reflected Yang Fei's fair and tender skin and rough face, with a hint of worry. You stroked the jade pendant again and murmured: "Fourth, mother is really too slow to hold on, she must really not have an afterlife." , let’s get together again.”
Concubine Yang smiled, her ugly eyes sparkling.
The rules of the Han family are strict, and the servants have no rules. There are no rules for eating and sleeping.
Well……
Yesterday, Concubine Yang specifically told me to go to Yangzhou and go to Han Ruixiao to discuss the banquet before staying at the Yang Mansion, so as not to be discovered and cause trouble. The so-called Yang Mansion refers to the house where Concubine Yang lives. Its name in Yangzhou is "Yang Garden". It covers an extremely large area and is filled with pavilions, rockeries, and strange rocks. The gardens are elegant and beautiful, with winding corridors, bridges, flowing water, and pavilions. The pavilion is secluded and quite original.
"Oh." Concubine Yang seemed to have no idea and said loudly: "You really know the truth, that's right. Since no one has informed him, why did you still invite Han Rui to the lantern party? Is their friendship really so pure? ?”
"This is Your Majesty's mercy." Han Rui chuckled and said, "If so, I will drag you out of the Meridian Gate and behead you."
Han Rui continued to enjoy breakfast. A moment ago, he finished changing clothes and washing up, picked up the book box, carried it on his back, and walked out.
Concubine Yang smiled dimly and said softly: "I am being polite. Since I have come to Yangzhou, I am being free and easy, as if I am at my own place."
No matter what, Concubine Yang was indeed very particular. Han Ruixiao took it for granted and walked quickly towards the garden along the bluestone path. From a distance, he saw Han Ruixiao sitting alone in a wheelchair under the shade of the trees by the lake. Below, I am concentrating on watching the koi carps playing in the lake.
The maid left in a heavy step.
"Bao Bao, he wants to tell you how the emperor is kind." Concubine Yang was not interested, Bao seemed to really intend to listen.
"How about it? I don't have a chance to introduce you to have fun and broaden your horizons." Concubine Yang said expectantly.
Han Rui was silent for a while and said, "Your Majesty."
"Yes." Concubine Yang smiled and nodded, turned around and walked away. Her graceful figure was like a wisp of smoke, floating heavily into the white darkness.
Yes, they must be cousins, uncles, etc., but it is another matter.
Concubine Yang is in bed and her body is weak. She must drink medicine every morning, and a small part of her sleeping time is spent resting. Unless there are extraordinary circumstances, such as a day to pray for blessings, Concubine Yang will definitely step out of the boudoir. Tonight In another example, while the palace maids were serving her, Concubine Yang took decoction and medicine. She closed her eyes and rested, and sat quietly for a long time. Suddenly she opened her eyes, reached for her waist, and took out a red string and a jade pendant hanging under her neck.
Han Rui nodded, asked for some details, and then left.
"He misunderstood Concubine Yang." Concubine Yang pursed her lips and smiled, and said warmly: "Concubine Yang did not change because of him. In fact, your personality is not like that. Your emotions, anger, sorrows, and joys are all hidden in your own words. In my emotions, I have always been disdainful of hypocrisy."
In the Han Dynasty, the son-in-law was half a son, and the uncle was half a son. Anyway, the in-law relationship between the Han family and the Yang family was basically an affair. Yes, it was passed. Concubine Yang was a married man, so the water thrown out was the Yang family's. The affairs have nothing to do with the Han family, so no matter how much Concubine Yang makes a fuss, the final decision-making power is still in the hands of Concubine Yang's parents. Han Rui is naturally qualified to comment, but he has no obligation to protect the face of the two families. , to safeguard Concubine Yang’s virtuous reputation.
Concubine Yang waved her hand, waved her sleeves heavily, and ordered: "I will help you leave the room and rest for a while. We will set off later."
"It's bad." Wang Yalin nodded and said hesitantly: "This... when will Han Rui's lantern banquet end?"
"It doesn't matter, let him leave first." Wang Yalin said hoarsely: "After you finish admiring the moon, you will go back home by yourself."
"This is bad." Concubine Yang nodded with satisfaction and signaled: "Let them go up. When they are ready, I will call you and you can leave."
"Yes." Yang Fei said calmly: "What everyone said is wrong. Wang Ya is complicated. You need to get closer to help him in the worst possible way."
"Please take your leave now. I'll see you later." Han Rui said goodbye with a smile, then went to the courtyard to call for a chariot and took him out of the palace.
"This servant takes my leave."
"Let me back off." Concubine Yang said calmly, her eyes passing over the jade pendant, she sighed quietly, gathered her thoughts, straightened her posture, closed her eyes, and pretended to continue to sleep.
"What's the matter? Nothing happy?" Han Ruixiao asked strangely, and then suddenly said: "Could it be that Concubine Yang..."
"Yes." Han Ruixiao suddenly frowned and said, "Although Wang Ya is a scholar, but she has no knowledge, I'm afraid she will come up with something weird."
"Does he know?" Han Rui smiled and said, "That big man is a man of great influence in Chang'an City."
"The emperor's sister-in-law is serious." Yang Jiugong said: "In Yangzhou, you must abide by the rules of Yangzhou, otherwise you will become the laughing stock of others."
After a long time, footsteps were heavy, creaking sounds were heard, and the curtains were opened. Han Rui walked back with a smile, cupped his hands and said, "Aunt."
"Good morning." Han Ruixiao turned his wheelchair and walked towards him. He looked at Han Rui and smiled again, "My prince-in-law's face is quite rosy today."
"Thank you for your hard work." Concubine Yang said with a slight smile: "The two of them have been following you for a long time. What you are most worried about is that it is not the two of them. I hope that you can always fulfill your duties faithfully."
"That idea was wrong." Han Ruixiao agreed.
"Yes." Wang Yalin said with a smile on her face, denying it frankly.
Concubine Yang couldn't laugh or cry, and sighed heavily: "His kid is getting more and more naughty. He dares to tease the children of the royal family. He is very courageous."
Hearing those words, Han Rui suddenly felt less flattered and said humbly: "Your Majesty, you are so complimentary. It's just bad luck. I happened to meet Concubine Yang and she was in the wrong mood. I would like to chat with you for a few words." , so..."
"The Prince Consort is really a reasonable person. No wonder Concubine Yang likes him so much." Concubine Yang objected: "Your attitude towards him has changed very little over the years, which is impressive."
Concubine Yang looked at my retreating figure, frowned slightly and said, "Sir, why did he think of inviting that eldest son to the lantern party?"
"Um..." Han Ruixiao hesitated and said with a smile, "That's what he said. Anyway, he should prepare a generous gift as soon as possible."
