Ning Boyang whispered: "That young lady has a very bad temper, you have to be careful!" I had always heard that Ning Xi had a weird temper, and thinking that I had saved her before, I shouldn't have done anything, so I smiled and said: "I know There are no outsiders inside, aren't there?" Ning Boyang nodded and said, "When I came out, there were no outsiders!"
The sound of the flute suddenly became melodious, and the sound of the pipa started again, and someone sang: "When I was born, I did nothing, and after I was born, the Han Dynasty declined. The sky is unkind, and it brings chaos and separation, and the earth is unkind, so that I can meet at this time. The day of war. The road is in danger, the soldiers are in exile, and we are in mourning..." The voice was so sad, I walked a few steps, and stopped after hearing it.
This song was sung by Mrs. Wang, and she burst into tears. Later I learned that what she sang was "Eighteen Beats of Hujia" written by Cai Wenji during the Han Dynasty. Although I didn't understand the music, I felt infinite after listening to this song. Sorrowful, "I am living and dying at this time. I am worried about being a son because the sun has no glory. How can I have wings to bring you back. One step is far away and it is difficult to move. The soul is gone and the love is left behind..." The song becomes more and more sad, which makes people feel sad. There is a feeling of tears. The sound of pipa and flute complement each other. Together with the singing, it is clear that life and death are parting. "This is the work of nature that knows that the subtleties of silk and bamboo are all the work of nature. Sadness and music all follow people's hearts. If there are changes, they will be connected. Hu and Han have different winds in foreign lands, heaven and earth The child is to the west and the mother is to the east. My bitterness and resentment are as vast as the sky. Even though the heaven and earth are vast, I cannot tolerate them!" The voice stopped suddenly, and I felt infinite sadness in my heart, and the corners of my eyes were already wet.
A low sobbing sound came from the room, and it was clearly Ning Xi who said: "Madam, she really plays and sings well, which makes people feel sad!" Madam Wang said: "It's funny! I haven't played or sang for a long time. I don't know why today, I saw Miss, you have such a beautiful face, I feel very friendly, so I couldn’t help but give it a try.”
One person laughed and said: "Madam has always been sentimental. I must have met the young lady today and lamented the passage of time, so she sang and played." The voice was steady, different from Mongolians, but consistent with our tone. I was surprised, how could there be so many words out of thin air? A Han Chinese? Mrs. Wang replied: "Sir, you are really talented. I just had a whim. I don't want you to hear the charm. However, the jade flute you played is really earth-shattering, but the taste in it is that of lonely clouds and desert. I think you must be lonely too." Let’s walk the world alone!”
The man chuckled and said: "What the madam said is that I am used to being alone, but I am not alone. I have friends everywhere. There is an advantage in being alone and watching the scenery. The sky is blue and the wild fields are vast. Wherever I go, there are no friends." It’s home!”
Then I heard Batu say: "Yes, sir, you can come to Mongolia as a guest. My family is very big, with grassland, cattle and sheep, and a large group of brothers and sisters who are with me."
Everyone laughed, and Ning Xi said: "Okay, Brother Batu, I want to go too, is it okay?" Batu said with a smile: "Of course you are welcome to come, but I only have the consent of your Ming Emperor. Let me take you away!"
Ning Xi said: "This is simple. I can go to him. If he doesn't agree, I will go to my aunt!" She was naturally referring to Emperor Zhengde and the Empress Dowager. These words had unintentionally exposed his identity. This group of Mongolians were not surprised at all, and they must have known this for a long time.
I was frightened when I heard this. I looked around. My people were here to take care of me. How could I not know someone was entering? Could it be that I had been inside all this time? I regretted not searching each room personally. I couldn't help but glance at Ning Boyang a few times. Ning Boyang saw what I meant and said quickly: "When I entered, there were indeed those Mongolians inside. There are no outsiders!" I whispered: "Could they fly in?" I didn't care too much and opened the door directly.
The aroma of wine hit my face, followed by the aroma of roasted lamb, which was clearly a temptation for me crawling out of the ice and snow. Before I even raised my eyes, two strong gusts of wind had already hit me, and one person attacked me directly. I dodged and shouted, "The guards in Jin Yi are here to protect Miss Ning Xi, everyone, please step back!" The man was as thin as an ape, but he was With a dark face and sharp eyes, he was definitely not someone he saw in the daytime. He wanted to take action. Someone already laughed and said: "Stop, this is the Lord of the General Banner of Jinyiwei. Don't make mistakes!" Na Batu sat in the middle and looked at it with a smile. Holding me. On the right sat Mrs. Wang and Miss Ning Xi, and on the left sat a middle-aged man wearing a green robe with calm eyes and playing a jade flute in his hand. What surprised me even more was that there was also a middle-aged man sitting next to him. A girl wearing a white fur coat, with delicate features and a rosy complexion, smiled when she saw me coming in, as if she had seen me before.
My arrival broke their conversation, and the scene was a little quiet. Ning Xi looked at me, slightly embarrassed, and said, "Why did you come in? Didn't I tell you to wait outside?"
I cupped my hands and said, "This subordinate is ordered to protect the safety of the young lady. I dare not make the slightest mistake and disturb you rashly. Please forgive me!"
Mrs. Wang smiled and said: "Miss Ning Xi, this general bannerman is also doing his job." As she said that, she smiled at me and nodded. Batu stood up and said: "We Mongolians are hospitable. Although this place is simple, we still invite the general to sit down and drink some of our Mongolian mare's milk wine."
I definitely don't dare to sit down and drink. Although this place is said to be our territory, three more people appeared out of thin air and we don't know their origins. This is unacceptable. Ning Xi's face was not very good, and he could see my appearance. It made her unhappy, but I am the person responsible for protecting her, and Lin Sheng also told me that we will deal with these Mongolians tomorrow. It is said that the person who alerted Dongchang must have committed a big crime in Dongchang. If you don't do it, you will definitely die. I don't dare to be careless, for fear that they will hurt Ning Xi.
Although Batu said this, he must have been polite and didn't mind sitting down. I still cupped my fists and said, "Thank you. I'm on official business and don't dare to drink." As I said that, I called Ning Boyang and others outside to come in. I took out my badge from my arms and said to the middle-aged man: "I am the General Guard of Jinyi." Qi Zhangying, may I ask who you are?"
The middle-aged man did not speak. The woman next to him stood up and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang Qi, we are businessmen, traveling between Mongolia and the Ming Dynasty. My name is Yin Hua, and he is my brother Yin Zhou." She pointed at the door with her hand. Humanity said: "He is my family member Li Duan! I offended you just now, please forgive me!" Yin Hua's voice seemed to have been heard somewhere. I can't remember it, but I must have interacted with him before.
I nodded and said, "Is there a way to lead?" Ning Xi frowned and said, "Don't be so complicated, they are all my friends!"
I knew in my heart that Ning Xi didn't know the details of these people, but I had to check, and I was afraid of offending Ning Xi. I hesitated for a moment, and Yin Zhou glanced at me and said: "My life is as muddy as a gull on the water, and he carries a bamboo stick. Passing through Nanzhou. The rice bag is full of the waning moon in the evening, and the song board is facing the wind to sing the dawn and autumn. Two feet kick up the world, and one shoulder carries all the sorrows of the past and the present. Now if you don't eat and you come to eat, why should the yellow dog bark endlessly. Hua'er, lead the way. Show it to the General Flag Master!"
How could I not understand that Yin Zhou was mocking me as a dog? Yesterday, Mu Shigu also looked down on those of us who were the royal guards. He was a little angry at the moment and sneered and said: "Your Excellency is so elegant. If you slander the officials of the imperial court, it will be an additional crime." Wait!" Ning Xi's face became more and more ugly and said: "There's no need to think so much, they are here as guests." I suppressed my anger and took the road guide handed over by Yin Hua. It was indeed a certificate for passing the prefectures and counties. , read it carefully, and it turned out that it was written as a merchant selling goods. The Ministry of Household Affairs stamped it and allowed it to be released, and the Ministry of War also sealed it, allowing customs clearance. I handed the road guide back to Yin Hua and said, "That's it!"
Then he saluted Ning Xi and said, "Miss, you have to go on your way tomorrow. Don't stay too long. This place is different from the capital." After hearing this, Yin Zhou smiled and said, "Although it is different from the capital, it is also the land of the Ming Dynasty. The imperial court He has been preaching the benevolence of the emperor and the great rule of the world! Haha, Lord General Banner, don’t you think it’s not peaceful here?” There was sarcasm in his words. How could I not hear it? I looked around and everyone here seemed to be watching. I, Ning Xi, looked displeased. I looked at Yin Zhou and said, "The emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty, rules the world with benevolence and righteousness, tolerates all nations, and demonstrates the virtues of the Ming Dynasty. It's just that the forest is big and there are all kinds of birds. Let's do it Poor, I have to shoot birds with a slingshot to quiet the world. This time I am out of seclusion, I am ordered to protect the safety of Miss Ning Xi. This is my duty, why not? Mr. Ning Xi is a friend of Miss Ning Xi, so he should be more aware that Ning Xi The lady’s safety is of the utmost importance!”
Yin Hua couldn't help laughing after hearing this, and Mrs. Wang couldn't help laughing either. Ning Xi's face became better and she looked at me quietly. Yin Zhou frowned and said, "The general banner master is a perfect man in both civil and military affairs." What a talent!" I said hurriedly: "I don't want to be a generalist, but I can only attend a private school for a few days!"
