"Who?"
Shen Li said: "Two old friends."
"But an old friend from Kaixi City?"
"Exactly."
"come in."
Push the door open and enter.
The woman who looks like an orchid in full bloom is sitting at the stone table, sipping tea leisurely.
Yubainiang closed the door thoughtfully.
Shen Li looked directly at Concubine Lan, who had attracted many people to fight over her.
Concubine Lan turned her face and looked at the young man: "Take off the mask."
When she saw Shen Li's true face, Concubine Lan smiled and said, "What a charming young man."
Facing the noble concubine of Nanwu, Yubainiang was at a loss and stood timidly behind Shen Li.
"Yubainiang, come here, you can serve me these days. An Xin, your benefits are indispensable."
Hearing Concubine Lan calling her, Yubainiang walked to her side in a panic, saw that the teacup was empty, and poured tea for her.
Concubine Lan looked at Shen Li and said with a smile: "You know that I am His Majesty's concubine, but you still dare to look at me without sideways eyes. If you were in the palace, you would have been captured."
Shen Li bowed his hands and said, "Shen Li, a humble citizen, paid homage to the imperial concubine. Only when he met the imperial concubine did he realize that there really is a beauty in the world who can conquer a country or a city."
"Oh, you disciple, I'm outside the city now, and I don't have a master to protect me. Are you thinking of kidnapping me after seeing my beauty?"
"Young people would never dare."
"Is there anything in the world today that you don't dare to do? Zhao Ruyu wrote me a letter yesterday and repeatedly asked me one thing. Guess what Zhao Ruyu said?"
Shen Li thought about it carefully and still said: "I don't know."
"I'm sorry you can't guess it. Zhao Ruyu asked me to tell you that everything in Woxia Temple has been arranged. After completing the tasks here, you can go north to do your own thing. In addition, what Cao Xu said to you is difficult to tell whether it is true or false. Don't take it to heart. With your strength, you are no match for Da Zhen Zhen, the Taoist sect of the Northern Sui Dynasty. It's best to turn a deaf ear to him."
Concubine Lan chuckled.
Shen Li lowered his head slightly and said, "Brother Zhao is really clever and has great plans. He has everything inside and outside the capital under his control."
Concubine Lan then handed the original letter written by Zhao Ruyu to Shen Li.
Take a general look.
Zhao Ruyu mentioned in the letter that in order to deceive others, he deliberately asked Song Wanru to write a letter in advance and send someone to the mountain inn in order to confuse the prince and make him think that the person who wrote the letter was Lord Wu.
He also explained that the young man could probably recognize that the handwriting belonged to Song Wanru. He knew that the relationship between the two was ambiguous, so it was impossible that the young man could not recognize Song Wanru's handwriting, right?
The last sentence of the letter seems to be written to Concubine Lan, but also seems to be written to Shen Li who is reading the letter.
"The Sixth Prince of the Western Shu Envoy is a dragon and a phoenix among people, and we may have a little contact with him."
This letter killed two birds with one stone, and when it was delivered to Concubine Lan, it told her unmistakably that they would go all out to protect her.
The letter was forwarded to Shen Li through Concubine Lan, and she informed him with half persuasion and half warning. I know you have resentment in your heart, but this is for the sake of the overall situation. Do things well and I will not treat you badly. Don't act impulsively. The chessboard was overturned.
At that time at the inn, Cao Xu made suggestions for Shen Li. Among them, for the sake of Zhu Yan, the sixth prince might cooperate with Shen Li in acting and get another fragrant dew pill.
Concubine Lan took back the letter: "Zhao Ruyu protected me from death. Since he is your elder brother Zhao, the young man should also protect me."
"Of course you should." Shen Li nodded.
"Alas, you don't understand. As far as I know, the masters currently searching for me include both the Southern Wu and the Northern Sui Dynasties. Especially our Da Wu, who is competing for masters who have not been involved in the Eight Tribes of Heavenly Dragon, is all hoping to find me first. Make great achievements."
Concubine Lan sighed quietly, Lord Wu sent her out of Kaixi City overnight. The place was dangerous and dangerous, and it was not known to outsiders.
"Young man, I have something unclear."
"What's the matter? If I knew, I would tell you."
"Your Majesty is the Majesty of Da Wu. Why can't even you be saved?"
Concubine Lan shook her head and replied: "Can you imagine how fierce the fight in the harem is? The prince's biological mother, the queen who seems to be calm and quiet, thinks about killing me all the time."
Shen Lixuan was about to tell the story slowly about Zhang Run, the son of Zhang Duan, the Minister of Punishment, who led his men to attack and kill the prince at that mountain inn.
After hearing this, Concubine Lan was surprised and asked: "Is this happening?"
Shen Li said: "I have been with the prince for a few days and experienced it myself. This is absolutely true."
"The person I fear most is the prince." Concubine Lan said sadly.
"Concubine, please don't worry. I will return to the prince later. Assuming that the position of the concubine is really exposed, I will definitely protect the concubine."
"That's enough for you. When you return to the palace, I will definitely say a few nice words for you."
After a pause, Concubine Lan asked: "They say you are a young poetry fairy from heaven. I wonder if you can write a poem for me?"
Yubainiang stared at Shen Li, also wondering if the young man could show off his poetic talent again.
Shen Li cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty has given orders, and no one dares to disobey her."
It’s no wonder that Master Wu only favored Concubine Lan. Even though he was talking to the young man, he felt relaxed and at ease. The pressure that was originally on his shoulders was invisibly weakened. Coupled with Concubine Lan’s charming appearance, she was simply helping the king. A gentle home made for you.
Yu Bainiang took the opportunity to praise Shen Li for writing a poem in seven steps at Zui Chun Tower, which became famous throughout the city.
"I've heard about this too. Can Xiao Langjun continue to write a poem in seven steps?"
The young man smiled and didn't answer, as if he took a step casually.
Followed by two steps, three steps, four steps, five steps, and six steps.
Concubine Lan and Yu Bainiang were both surprised.
A poem is made in seven steps, and six steps have been completed.
Could it be that the young man had already made up his mind?
Just listen to Shen Li chant.
"There is a beautiful woman in the empty valley, suddenly embracing the loneliness."
Concubine Lan's eyes brightened.
The empty valley, beautiful woman, and loneliness are exactly in line with her current experience.
Isn't it correct to hide in Woxia Temple carefully and in accordance with the word "empty valley"?
Needless to say, there is no need to mention the beauty. Master Wu only favors her. Concubine Lan is very sure of her appearance.
Su Ran's words to hug Youdu were so wonderful, it cleverly concealed and implicitly revealed her current lonely and panicked mood.
Perhaps Shen Li was worried about her identity, so he had such a wonderful sentence.
Step 7.
Shen Li clasped his hands behind his back, looked at Concubine Lan, and praised: "When the east wind blows, the fragrance is far more fragrant."
The meaning of this sentence is very simple. The east wind blows all the time, and the fragrance from far and near is intoxicating.
It seems to be writing about orchids, but in fact, using objects as metaphors for people, the young man flatters Concubine Lan.
Sure enough, what woman doesn't like such clever poetry? Even though she was the noble concubine of Nan Wu, she still clapped her hands and praised her with a smile as bright as a flower.
"He is worthy of being a poet from heaven and descends to earth. He can pick up wonderful poems at his fingertips."
"Thank you for your wrong love."
Yu Bainiang looked at him quietly and smiled. Although this poem was straightforward and easy to understand, it was very suitable for Concubine Lan's current situation.
What's more, the two sentences "The east wind blows and the fragrance is far away and fragrant" set off the orchid fairy who seems not to belong to this world. Even though she is in the Buddhist Woxia Temple, she is still particularly attractive.
Concubine Lan was very happy: "Tell me, what do you want? Come back to His Majesty, and I will definitely get it for you."
"No ordinary people dare to do it. It is already a great blessing to be able to compose poems for the noble concubine."
"No wonder Zhao Ruyu values and cares about you so much. You are a talented poet, and your words are pleasing to the eye. If I were Zhao Ruyu, I would take care of you just the same."
Shen Li suddenly cursed, "You can't say that. Brother Zhao doesn't care about the young master. He just thinks that the young master's knife is easier to use."
"this is for you."
Concubine Lan took off her sachet and threw it to Shen Li.
Yubainiang was stunned.
A woman presents a sachet to a man as a token of love!
At this time, the young man really didn't dare to accept it. He held the sachet in both hands and said, "Mother, I can't do it. I can't do it. If outsiders find out, I will die."
"Look at your frightened look, accept it boldly." Concubine Lan said with a smile.
Helpless, Shen Li put away the sachet under Yu Bainiang's gaze.
"I have nothing to do with you here, just leave Yuyu and Bai Niang to take care of you."
"Bless me, my dearest queen."
Shen Li exited the small courtyard.
After he left, Concubine Lan said to Yu Bainiang: "How can a beauty not love a talented man? That sachet is a token of love between you and Shen Li. Now that it's over, tell him exactly what I said."
Yubainiang blushed with embarrassment and didn't know how to reply.
"Interesting. When I entered the door, I saw your expressions of affection. This look looked very much like me before. It's a pity that once you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea. I can no longer smell the orchids in my hometown, and I can't take another look at the students who are studying so hard. Langjun."
"I..." Yubainiang mustered up her courage, "A commoner's daughter is just a humble servant who has fallen into the world of mortals. How can she be worthy of the young man?"
"Do you know why I asked you to serve me?"
"Folk girls don't know."
As if she was telling an earth-shattering secret, Concubine Lan made Yu Bainiang lower her head and whispered: "Your Majesty often talks about the reputation of Zui Chun Tower courtesan. Since you are in Woxia Temple and you have some free time, why not take my place?" Your Majesty, let’s see what tricks you, the courtesan, have to win over people.”
"Empress..."
Concubine Lan smiled lightly: "When I saw you today, your reputation is well-deserved, but your appearance is not enough to be described in the world's words. Did that boy write a poem for you?"
Yubainiang was about to answer.
Concubine Lan then said: "Ha, I am also stupid. Who knows that the song "Qing Ping Diao" seems to be written to Kou Xiaowan, but in the final analysis it is written to you."
"The clouds think of my clothes, the flowers think of my face, and the spring breeze blows on the threshold and the dew is thick. If I hadn't seen you on the top of a jade mountain, I would have met you at Yaotai under the moon."
"To tell you the truth, even if you are a noble concubine and your Majesty is your only favorite, sometimes in the dead of night, I would rather be you."
"With this poem, why not give him life?"
Yubainiang lowered her head, knowing that what Concubine Lan said was true, but she didn't know the twists and turns in it. If Kou Xiaowan wasn't Song Wanru, the young man wouldn't know her. If he entrusted his life to the young man, so would he himself. Be willing and happy.
There are no ifs in the world, just as there are no regrets in the world.
The thing that Yubainiang regrets the most is that she did not show up when the young man came to Zuichun Tower.
If that were the case, would Song Wanru have nothing to do with her?
She may have a blind date with the young man, and live together with him.
