The mess that was too late to clean up has quietly taken on a unique shape under the blowing of the spring breeze in the afternoon. The garden that is blessed with spring scenery is also full of spring under the blowing of the spring breeze~
In this spring-filled garden, Xie Yihua and Gu Shu were walking hurriedly, wearing two loose skirts, one purple and one blue. The hems of their clothes were slightly blown up by the spring breeze, like two purple-blue pink butterflies. Thumping in this quiet little courtyard.
Two beautiful little pink butterflies flew for an unknown amount of time before arriving at the door of Hefeng Hall.
The two happy and unrestrained little pink butterflies rarely restrained themselves in front of the Japanese style hall that they had walked through hundreds of times. Gu Shu and Xie Yihua were even a little at a loss when they followed the dark green through the Japanese style hall.
There is no other reason. Usually, there are only four servants guarding the Hefeng Hall in the open. Today, from nowhere, a large number of maids and women came from nowhere. They were all serious in speech and speech. The servants in charge stood neatly at the door of the Hefeng Hall, even holding short sticks and long sticks in their hands. It looked like they had some work on them.
Although Xie Yihua knew that these people were not bad people, he still held Gu Shu's hand tightly and looked at these people carefully.
After looking at them, they found that most of these slaves felt strange. They didn't think they were the sons of their Xie family, but rather they looked like slaves trained by some wealthy family nearby.
And soon, Xie Yihua's suspicion was confirmed by Dark Green's words.
"Girls, don't be afraid. These people are the guards and slaves brought by the distinguished guests here. They will not harm us. It's just that the distinguished guests have a distinguished status, so traveling is inevitable." Dark green is like brown sugar. , being martial arts practitioners, they were keenly aware of Gu Shu and Xie Yihua's discomfort, so they turned their heads and spoke to comfort them.
"I'm really sorry for my two sisters. My little sister was assassinated a few days ago. My uncle and aunt were inevitably a little nervous. It's our fault for scaring the two sisters."
As soon as the dark green voice finished, before Xie Yihua and Gu Shu even had time to react, a clear male voice came from under the pear tree on the other side.
"Uncle Qi Er, (Originally, the second son of the Qi family was the same generation as our Yihuayi and others. However, because Gu Ruosu accepted the second son of the Qi family as his godson, so, logically, the second son of the Qi family was It’s okay to call him uncle Qi Qi according to the Xie family’s seniority or Uncle Qi’s second according to the Qi family’s seniority ~ So don’t be surprised!) Why are you here?”
Xie Yihua and others followed the male voice and looked. After seeing the person clearly, Xie Yihua said in surprise.
"Niece Yihua, you are really fine, and you, little girl, Ah Shu, are fine too." Qi Lan was wearing a rather fresh and elegant smoke-colored double-breasted tufted orchid gown today. Under the blooming white pear tree, he was talking warmly and elegantly, while walking slowly through some fallen flowers. Seeing his delicate face, and a full smile, the artistic conception was beautiful, just like the pear blossoms banishing immortals.
"Today, our distinguished guests from the Xie family are from the same family as me. They both have the same surname. After all, they are my uncle and uncle, and they have a good relationship with my family. Today, it is my uncle and aunt who know that we are related to each other." It’s because of the Xie family’s relationship that they came here specifically to ask me to be the guide.” Qi Lan walked up to Xie Yihua and Gu Shu, and after greeting the two little girls, he opened his mouth to answer Xie Yihua’s previous inquiry.
"Brother A Lan, it's been a long time since we last seen each other. After so many years of separation, brother A Lan, you have become more and more beautiful." Gu Shu complimented Qi Lan with a smile. Seeing that Qi Lan was very helpful, Gu Shu immediately started talking. Then he asked: "Brother A Lan, if I remember correctly, you should be a descendant of the royal family, and your relatives should also be royal nobles.
Your Royal Highness, why do you want to see us two yellow-haired little girls? "
"This matter has nothing to do with Yihua. Yihua's niece is just here to accompany you. I am afraid that you will show your timidity, so that I can help you.
Today, what my aunt and my little cousin want to see most is you. "Qi Lan didn't mince words when he spoke, he said directly and decisively.
"I..." When Gu Shu heard this, her original guess of only 60 or 70% suddenly turned into 80% or 90%. When the originally closed door of the main hall suddenly opened, a man wearing light yellow clothes suddenly opened. The moment the girl, who was wearing a gold-plated skirt, two elegant buns, and a pair of yellow gilt and colorful glazed hairpins, flew out like a little bird, Gu Shu's suspicion suddenly turned into Very sure.
"Sister Shu! We meet again!" Qi Zhenbao happily threw her arms into Gu Shu's arms, and then said happily while nestling in Gu Shu's warm arms.
"Abao, get up quickly, your sister Shu is going to be crushed to death by you!" Qi Lan looked at his inconspicuous cousin and said helplessly but dotingly.
Qi Zhenbao rarely listened to Qi Lan's words and obediently got up from Gu Shu's arms. Then, with a pair of big round eyes blinking, he said to Gu Shu rather embarrassedly: "Sister A Shu, I'm sorry~ I I don’t want to crush you, I’m just so excited to see you..."
"It's okay, I know you didn't mean it." Gu Shu said with a smile as she looked at Qi Zhenbao, who was completely different from the weak Liu Fufeng in her previous life, who was extremely full of vitality.
"Hehehe~ It's true~ I knew it~ Sister Ah Shu, you are a good person with a kind heart~" Qi Zhenbao said with a smile, and then, as if remembering something, he patted his little The head melon said: "By the way! Sister Ah Shu! I left in such a hurry that day! I even forgot to tell you my name!"
"It's okay. Just be fine. Besides, I remember your appearance. If you want, you can introduce yourself to me now," Gu Shu said.
"Then I'll introduce you to Sister Ah Shu~
My name is Qi Zhenbao, my baby name is A Bao. I am the precious daughter of my father Yin Wang Qi Si and Yin Princess Duan Mu Xi. I am the precious sister of my brother Qi Zhaoyang ~ I am also the favorite little cousin of brother Qi Lan, the famous Sui and Tang County The Lord is me~" I don’t know how many times Qi Zhenbao has said these words. It can be said that he has memorized them in one breath~
Everyone pursed their lips and chuckled. Gu Shu was the first to stop her smile and said jokingly: "Okay~ I understand, you are the darling of many people~ Qi Zhenbao~"
Qi Zhenbao laughed a few times, then looked at Qi Lan, and then plucked up the courage to continue: "Of course, if Sister Ah Shu is willing, I can also be your good sister in the future, Sister Ah Shu." Ah ~ Sister Ah Shu, I heard from Mrs. Yan Guogong that you have no brothers or sisters. Well... your parents also left very early... Mrs. Yan Guogong said that she is now the person you are closest to in Kyoto. Already..."
When Qi Zhenbao said this, Qi Lan coughed helplessly and signaled Qi Zhenbao not to go off topic. Under Qi Lan's hint, Qi Zhenbao also understood that his words and deeds were inappropriate, and immediately explained anxiously:
"What I mean...I mean...it is said that saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda. Sister Ah Shu~ From now on, you don't have to be afraid of anyone in this capital! It's not just the Duke of Yan who protects you!" And I’m protecting you! And my brother! He’s so dark-hearted! I’ll definitely be able to protect you!”
After Qi Zhenbao reluctantly expressed his intention to repay Gu Shu, he stood there and nervously fiddled with the small handkerchief in his hand, waiting for Gu Shu's reaction.
"Okay, from now on, we have to trouble our Sui and Tang princesses to protect me, a person who can't lift my hands and shoulders." Gu Shu laughed softly under the gaze of everyone, and then , said happily.
"Really! That's great! This princess is the one who speaks the truth in this city of Kyoto! Don't worry! Sister Ah Shu! In the future! I will be responsible for your safety!" After Qi Zhenbao heard Gu Shu's happy agreement, he Immediately, her true colors were revealed, and the image of a pretty little girl was gone. She was just a "heroine" who could hold a knife and go to the battlefield.
Qi Zhenbao's appearance reminded Gu Shu of what Qi Zhenbao had told her in her previous life. In fact, she had been practicing martial arts with her family since she was a child, just so that one day she could lead an expedition with her grandfather and become the first female general in this dynasty. If she hadn't gone through that assassination... maybe... she might have been able to do it.
Gu Shu listened very carefully to Qi Zhenbao's words in her previous life. However, she had never really seen what the lively and ignorant Qi Zhenbao looked like. Now that she has seen it, she expresses her desire even more. Determination to protect Qi Zhenbao...
"A Bao, what are you talking about? You look like a girl! Come in quickly, come here, and do all the nonsense outside!" Qi Zhenbao's heroic words were passed word for word into the Hefeng Hall, and the Hefeng Hall Gu Ruosu couldn't help laughing.
Qi Zhenbao's mother, Princess Duanmuxi of Yin, held her head helplessly, lamenting that she really didn't know what evil she had done to give birth to such a pair of children.
My son is quiet every day and refuses to practice martial arts with his family. He only knows how to stay at home and read poems and songs. He also wants to be a civil servant and ignores the huge army.
I gave birth to a baby girl, but I didn’t think about reading, writing or embroidery every day. I only wanted to follow my erratic father, dance with swords and guns, and even thought about going to the battlefield to fight!
A fair and tender child was turned into a clay doll by force!
If it weren't for the fact that these children were really hers, and their appearance could be said to be the same as that of him and her husband, and their genders had been confirmed, she would have almost suspected that they had adopted the wrong child from someone else's family! Or maybe the brother and sister have the wrong gender!
Alas~ I really don’t want her to worry...
Qi Zhenbao, who was at the door, had been weird since she was a child. Naturally, she could guess that her mother was beating her chest and wanting to take her home and give her a good education. So, she stuck out her tongue and obediently pulled Qi Lan and others together. Entered the house...
As soon as Gu Shu entered the door, she saw Gu Ruosu and Princess Yin Duanmuxi sitting next to Gu Ruosu.
In her previous life, Gu Shu also met Princess Yin Duanmuxi because of her relationship with Qi Zhenbao. In her previous life, Duanmuxi had already been blunted by what happened to her daughter. She was more dignified, but her brows were always tightly furrowed. There is unspeakable sadness.
Unlike what is seen in this world, Duanmuxi is full of energy, has a smile as bright as a flower, and behaves like a normal person, with a bit of heroism.
But Duanmu Xi's current look was also expected by Gu Shu. She remembered that Duanmu Xi came from a famous family and was a military general. Not only was he beautiful, he was also proficient in the art of war.
They are a famous couple on the battlefield with Prince Yin Qi Si, who is also a military commander. The couple complement each other, one is a master of martial arts, the other is a master of war, and the two of them combined their swords to defeat thousands of armies~
They were originally a couple of gods and immortals, but they lost their yearning for a better life and hope of survival due to various events in their previous lives, and they became like walking zombies.
But in this life, after she rescued Qi Zhenbao, her daughter was still healthy, which seemed to have changed the fate of this "Zhuge among women".
"Gu Shu/Thank you Yihua for wishing my grandmother good health.
"Gu Shu/Thank you Yihua for wishing Princess Yin well. Princess Yin is well."
"Oh, you two little girls, please get up quickly. Madam, you are so lucky! Your niece and granddaughter are both so beautiful~" Princess Yin said when Gu Shu and Xie Yihua saluted her. He immediately helped the two of them up with a smile and praised them.
"The princess is so complimentary. They are just children. They cannot afford such praise from the princess. If you ask me, it is the little princess of the princess's family who is very good-looking, round and round, like a little sun. This is called rich." What a blessing~" Gu Ruosu complimented with a smile based on the principle that if you praise my child, I will praise your child.
"By the way, this little girl of mine is the most naughty girl. She always goes out to play with me behind her back, and she doesn't like to bring guards with her... No... a few days ago, in public... she almost got killed by the thief Plot!" At this point, Duanmu Xi was furious.
"Fortunately, I met your niece, madam. Otherwise... I don't even know what would happen if that poisoned cold arrow... fell on my A Bao..."
"My child, are you the Gu Shu who saved our Ah Bao that day..." Duanmu Xi followed the description given by Qi Zhenbao and accurately held Gu Shu's hand and asked.
"It's my little girl, princess. It's my merit to save someone's life, and it's all the duty that a little girl should do."
"Oh! Good boy! Thank you so much! You are beautiful and you are so open-minded. I don't even know what to say to thank you for your kindness..."
"I have asked you to prepare some small gifts, and I hope you will accept them to show my love for my daughter..." Duanmu Xi held Gu Shu's hand tightly while winking at the old mother behind him.
The old mother understood immediately and asked a few people who had been standing behind to come in front of everyone with several boxes of treasures.
As soon as each delicate box is opened or the red cloth is uncovered, the expensive treasures inside come into view: wild ginseng from Changbai Mountain, pearl powder ground from deep-sea pearl clams, small cups with golden colored phoenixes painted on glass, A complete set of pure gold ruby heads and Chu country white jade that are warm to the touch...
These gifts were all prepared by Princess Duanmuxi of Yin for Gu Shu. Gu Shu hurriedly said: "Princess is a thousand years old, these gifts are too valuable. I just saved the princess by chance, so I don't deserve such generous gifts." of……"
"What's appropriate and inappropriate? Human life is more important than heaven. It's just some external things. Just keep it! Don't be polite to me!"
"This...Princess Chitose is really too polite. I am really disrespected..." After saying that, Gu Shu turned her eyes to Gu Ruosu asking for help.
Gu Ruosu immediately understood and said: "Princess Qiantai, your move is too arrogant. My little niece is so lucky that she may not be able to bear it. If not... if not... just compromise, these things, Shushu, just choose the one you like the most and accept it. It will satisfy the princess Qiantai's heart.
The rest, I will trouble Princess Chitose to take back, exchange for some real gold and silver, and donate it in the capital in the name of my niece and little princess.
Firstly, my niece has always admired Buddhist and Taoist rituals as much as I do, and it has always been her wish to give alms to the homeless. Secondly, the little princess has just been assassinated, and giving to others can also accumulate blessings. Thirdly, It was to tell the mice secretly that the little princess was very good and had profound blessings, which they could not easily touch. "
"Yes, the princess is a thousand years old. The most important thing right now is the safety of the little princess. Catching those hateful killers is the first priority. The daughter of the people will do as my aunt said. The daughter of the people is very happy." Gu Shu. He quickly followed Gu Ruosu's words.
"I think this jade pendant is very good. Thank you, Princess!" After Gu Shu finished speaking, she picked up a white jade pendant among the gifts and said to Princess Yin Duanmuxi with a satisfied smile.
"Oh, you child, you are so kind-hearted. You are so considerate of our little girl. You will be the niece of our Prince Yin Mansion in the future." Duanmu Xi took Gu Shu's hand and praised her for a long time. , then said:
"Then let's do everything as you say, Madam."
Gu Ruosu was about to nod when he saw Duan Muxi smiling and blessing Gu Ruosu and said:
"It's just that since you and Shu Yatou both believe in Taoism, I remember that Master Xianyun will be returning to Beijing in a few days. If not, our two families can go to the Taoist temple to visit Sanqing together, which can be considered as a way to accumulate virtue and do good deeds. Already~"
"This...then let's do everything as you say, Princess..." Gu Ruosu had already seen Duanmuxi's temperament of never giving up until he achieved his goal, so he weighed the two and said in a compromise.
"Oh~ Thank you so much, Madam~" After Duanmuxi finished speaking, he took Gu Shu's hand and described the prosperity of the Taoist temple in Kyoto to Gu Shu, and Qi Zhenbao also inserted it very naturally. Among them, the three of them were chatting lively.
Xie Yihua, who had come to run with her after suffering a lot, could only stand aside with a smile on her face and listen to their chat.
After Qi Lan noticed this scene, he came to Xie Yihua's side without leaving a trace, and whispered: "The Taoist temple in Kyoto is indeed very prosperous. I also drew Master Xianyun's Yunxiao Temple. When you look back, I will have someone send it to you. Certainly no less than spoken words.”
"Thank you, Uncle Qi Er." Xie Yihua said gratefully.
Gu Ruosu naturally noticed what Qi Lan noticed, and she immediately called Xie Yihua and Qi Lan to her side. Then, Gu Ruosu took Xie Yihua's hand and whispered:
"Don't be jealous, and don't be afraid. The good things that others have are also indispensable for our family. I remember you said before that you like colored glaze the most. I remember that your grandfather had a vivid pot of colored glaze peonies in his library. Looking back, I Let people take it into your house~"
Xie Yihua said with a smile: "Thank you, grandma. Don't worry, grandma, I'm not jealous or unhappy. It's my aunt who saved people. Whatever she gets, that's what she deserves. I can't be jealous."
"Good boy... Good boy... This is how people should be, working hard to get what they can get, longing for what they can't get, but never thinking about other people's things..."
This chapter was originally only intended to be written in the early 3000s, but after I finished it I was very dissatisfied and felt it was incomplete, so I increased the number to more than 5000 words, please read it~
