On the tenth day of this month, they entered the palace as usual. After the first formal meeting, Emperor Yongzai no longer paid much attention to them. He only glanced at them every month and then asked about Zhou Yuan's current situation. It takes less than a quarter of an hour to get in and out of the palace.
I originally thought that it would be the same this time, but unexpectedly, when the eunuch who was singing the ceremony just finished saying that he had to leave, Emperor Yongzai suddenly said: "Wait a minute."
The people who were about to get up sat back down one by one. He looked at the person in the corner and said: "You," he thought for a moment and then said: "That kid from Dongpei, come forward."
Jiang Yixue was kneeling next to Yin Shang. After hearing this, the hand in front of her knee suddenly tightened, and she glanced at Yin Shang's clothes in confusion.
But he didn't have the right to say no, so he had to step forward, kneel down, and softly said: "I have met Your Majesty."
His voice was clear, with a hint of youthful hoarseness.
Emperor Yongzai said: "Look up and let me have a look."
It's over.
This was the first thought that came to Yin Shang's mind.
Although Jiang Yixue is only fifteen, his appearance is extremely outstanding, and he can vaguely see the stunning radiance he will have in the future. Normally, Zhan Lubo and the others think he is too tall and always bully him.
But that kind of bullying is just a small fight and will not hurt the fundamentals. But when it comes to Emperor Yongzai, it is different.
She thought again of Yuezhi Wang Ji, who was sent to the palace at the age of fourteen that year, and clenched her fists for a moment.
Vaguely, you can still hear the chuckles of Zhan Lubo and others behind you.
Jiang Yixue could only raise her head, but she still covered her long eyelashes and did not raise her eyes.
But Emperor Yongzai continued: "Look at me."
His round nails dug into his palms, and panic surged in his heart. He wanted to look back at Yin Shang, but his body was too stiff to move.
After several breaths, he gently raised his eyes and looked directly at Tianyan.
Emperor Yongzai was nearly fifty years old, with a chin and a tiger's neck, and a burly body. He was a little fat after years of pampering, but the feeling of oppression around his body was still very strong.
The young man in front of him has a spine as straight as bamboo and a pine. His face is extremely outstanding, and every undulation of his contour is natural, like a piece of jade waiting to be excavated.
Beautiful... really beautiful.
He stared straight into Jiang Yixue's cyan eyes, with a strange smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.
As they looked at each other, the atmosphere in the palace seemed to be stagnant. After a long time, Yin Shang heard the voice of Emperor Yongzai: "Everyone, go down."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief intentionally or unintentionally, stood up hurriedly, and retreated respectfully outside.
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As soon as the few people in this room entered Purantai, Zhan Lubo laughed extremely wildly, pushed Jiang Yixue who was walking in front, and said: "I'm afraid Wang Qing of Dongpei is also going to enter the palace. Come on." If Japan is going to be successful, don't forget to support us."
Zhan Lubo is already twenty this year and is the oldest among the fourteen people. If he were in Lingzi, he would be old enough to start a family, but in Dingzhou he can't do anything and can only live in Pulan Taichung day after day. Land wasted.
Hearing this, several of his fans also laughed, but Jiang Yixue didn't pay attention to them, and didn't even have any unnecessary expressions.
Zhan Lubo suddenly became furious, reached out and grabbed his shoulders to stop him from walking forward, and said, "I'm talking to you!"
Seeing that Jiang Yixue still didn't say a word, he was almost furious and wanted to take action immediately, but he heard a soft voice coming from his ear: "The guards are still outside."
Zhan Lubo didn't pay attention to who said what, but looked back at the guard who was staring at him at the door. After only half a breath of stalemate, he let go and walked towards his yard rather unhappily.
Before leaving, he cursed: "Sooner or later, he will be an Israeli waiter."
Hearing this, Jiang Yixue's face turned pale and she glanced at Yin Shang pitifully.
However, she never showed her acquaintance with him in front of others. She only glanced at him lightly, then turned and left with Zhou Xiangxun and others.
For a moment, Jiang Yixue was the only one left in the place.
Not far away, only Fan Zhao stepped forward, looked at him unbearably, and said softly: "Your Highness, let's go back first."
He pursed his lips tightly and stood there staring at Yin Shang's back until she disappeared around the corner, then he lowered his head in despair and walked towards his courtyard.
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Deep in the middle of the night, Jiang Yixue was still unable to sleep, tossing and turning, thinking about what happened during the day. One moment it was Emperor Yongzai looking at his weird smile, the other moment it was Yin Shang's back that didn't look back, and he was almost filled with panic and suffocation like a tide. To devour him.
Suddenly, a familiar tapping sound came from the window.
Jiang Yixue immediately turned over and sat up, running barefoot to open the window.
Seeing that familiar figure, a sense of grievance suddenly surged up from nowhere, and I subconsciously shouted softly: "Yin Shang..."
Yin Shang put one hand on the window sill, quickly climbed into the house, closed the window tightly, and then said: "Don't be afraid."
She just comforted her casually, and Jiang Yixue's eyes instantly turned red. He bit his lip and called out her name slowly: "Yin Shang..."
Yin Shang walked a few steps in the darkness, found a chair with familiarity, sat down, and said, "It's okay, don't listen to Zhan Lubo's nonsense, I will protect you."
Protection, how to protect, if Emperor Yongzai really had that intention, his dispensable father would not stand up for him.
The person in front of me... can he?
But Yin Shang seemed confident and said as if he had everything under control, "I'm serious, he won't do anything to you for the time being."
Although she had no evidence, Jiang Yixue looked at her calm and peaceful eyes and subconsciously believed her. After a long while, she nodded and said, "I understand."
Yin Shang asked again: "Did Zhan Lubo hurt you today?"
Jiang Yixue nodded, shook her head and said, "The injury is not serious."
Yin Shang immediately stepped forward and said, "Let me take a look."
Jiang Yixue subconsciously reached out to cover her shoulders, her cheeks flushed, and she glanced at her shyly. Fortunately, there were no lights in the room, and the shadow of the moonlight hid his shame.
"hurry up."
Hearing her urging, Jiang Yixue pursed her lips, stretched out her hand and gently pulled open the clothes on her shoulders, revealing half of her shoulders as thick as gel.
The skin was as bright as jade, but at this moment, there were a few deep fingerprints, and a faint bluish tint could be seen.
Yin Shang asked: "Have you applied any medicine?"
Jiang Yixue said: "Not yet, I can't see it."
Hearing this, Yin Shang skillfully went to look for medicine in the cabinet and said casually: "Isn't there a mirror?"
Jiang Yixue's face turned even redder, and she lowered her head and said nothing.
Fortunately, Yin Shang didn't pay attention. He took the medicine and took out a piece of bamboo for applying medicine. He carefully applied a layer of ointment to his injured area. He also held his hand firmly and didn't touch him at all. skin.
"alright."
After she applied it, she put the medicine bottle on the table and said, "You can keep it yourself before I leave."
He wanted to say something else, but the other party quickly opened the window. He still had his shoulders exposed. Although there was no one around in the middle of the night, he subconsciously turned sideways.
During this hesitation, he asked her to quickly close the window, and her breath and figure disappeared.
After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Yixue withdrew her gaze from the window pane, reached out to touch her hot face, and breathed out softly.
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The first festival after the autumnal equinox was the Mid-Autumn Festival. Zhou Xiangxun wanted to go out for fun, and Suo Qianyu also wanted to go out, so he asked Yin Shang to come with him. Yin Shang couldn't help but asked them to hold hands one by one, so he agreed.
When we talked about this, we were in class, and it was just after class. Yin Shang thought that they were the only ones interested, but to his surprise, Zhou Yuan also came over and said, "Can I come with you?"
Although Zhou Yuan was the only one favored by Emperor Yongzai, he was still gentle and humble in his treatment of others. Except for Zhan Lubo, whom he did not talk to, she was mostly kind to others.
Although the relationship between Zhou Xiangxun and her was a bit awkward, after getting along with her for the past few years, he felt that she was not a bad person and could usually talk to her. Now that he heard what she said, he said, "Okay, let's get together then. , there are so many people and it’s lively.”
Unexpectedly, as she did, several more people came over and said they wanted to go out to play together, and Zhou Xiangxun all agreed with a smile.
Only Jiang Yixue, who was sitting behind Suo Qianyu, listened to the commotion in front of her, lowered her head and stared at the desk silently, not knowing what she was thinking.
The agreement was made. After the martial arts class in the afternoon, they went back to the hospital to tidy up. When Lin Boyu saw Yin Shang coming back, she glanced at her, and the two walked naturally towards the house.
After closing the door, Lin Boyu took out a folded letter from his arms and handed it to her.
Yin Shang stretched out his hand to open it and took a closer look:
"My son:
Is it safe? Another autumn, the weather is cool and I need to put on more clothes.
The current situation has changed recently. Let me tell you in detail: Queen Zhou Wan of Xidi, the sister of Emperor Yongzai's brother, secretly sent someone to visit Qihui. She wanted to plan something big. She wanted to attack Emperor Yongzai's rebellion as a royal family member. Sin, it is one.
For many years, Emperor Yongzai imposed heavy taxes. The people were taxed one and a half, making it difficult to live. There were frequent uprisings in various places. Although they were forcibly suppressed, they still numbered in the tens of thousands, including two.
Zhou Wan secretly visited Yuezhi again. He wanted to use Yuezhi Wang Ji who had been sacrificed to Dingzhou as an intermediary to kill Emperor Yongzai and rebel against him. I promised that if Emperor Yongzai died, I would be willing to join him in the crusade against Dingzhou. , which is three.
Emperor Yongzai reaped the consequences and made his second son the heir apparent, which made his eldest daughter dissatisfied. He united with Princess Tingxi Yongning in an attempt to seize the heir apparent, making him the fourth.
If all of the above four are achieved, the campaign against Dingzhou can be used as a push to promote civil uprisings and turn the tide of war.
However, if the Ding Zhou is destroyed, all the countries will be scattered, and they will inevitably bite each other in order to seek the power of heaven, which will lead to great chaos.
Your eldest sister, Yin Guang, is too gentle and disabled, and is not suitable for the throne; your younger brother, Yin Zhi, is talented in martial arts, but too reckless, and is not suitable to inherit the throne. If I seize power, I will have no heirs, and the country will be overturned. .
Before you were eight years old, I taught you the art of imperial power and tactics. Although you were held hostage in Dingzhou for eight years, I still know from the letters and spies that you exchanged and that you were diligent and talented. Have a righteous heart.
Now, if you don't have the intention to seize the throne, you can use your mother's power to keep Qi Hui safe, but apart from Qi Hui, you have no help; if you want to seize the power of heaven, your mother will definitely help you with all her strength. I believe in your power. Whatever you can, with your will, you will be able to save all the people from the fire and water, and rebuild the seas, rivers and rivers.
I hope my son will make a decision soon, earnestly. "
After seeing the last word, Yin Shang closed the letter calmly. For the first time, she felt her heart beating like thunder, as if something flammable was thrown into her blood, causing her whole body to burn.
For a moment, the hand she was using to light the letter was trembling slightly.
The flame danced gently in her hand, quickly licked the letter paper, and changed shapes in front of Yin Shang's eyes. In a trance, she seemed to see the scene when she first entered the Xuanshi Palace when she was eight years old - the nine-nine jade steps that touch gold and jade. , the majestic and majestic high-rise hall, the Yingzhu with the huge golden dragon hovering, and a touch of gold-rich ambergris and auspicious scent...
Civil and military courtiers lined up on both sides, and the Lord of the World was high in the temple.
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Withered bones and loess, the power of heaven is achieved.
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The letter burned up, and the last sparks burned on the plain white fingertips, awakening Yin Shang who was deep in thought.
She bent her fingers and held the remaining hot ashes into her palm. She walked step by step to the window and reached out to open the window.
Skylight burst in, illuminating her tall and straight silhouette.
After a long time, she curved the corners of her mouth very lightly, revealing a calm smile.
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Osmanthus flowers and floating jade fill the streets in the first month of the year, and the night is as cool as a wash.
There is no curfew during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the streets and markets are crowded with people.
Yin Shang and his group came out of Purantai, and several guards followed them at a short distance.
Suo Qianyu and Zhou Xiangxun went out to play every year, but they were still very excited every year. Yin Shang followed them, constantly passing by the people around them.
Walking through this alley, you will find the most lively Yongsong Water Street in Yi'an City. Looking up, you can see dots of silver lanterns dotted in the water and on the shore, while the boatmen on the river rowed several reed orchid oars, gradually passing through the cloth. The river full of water lanterns was passing by. When I listened carefully, I could see who was playing the pipa with a low eyebrow on the pavilion, attracting countless tourists to stop.
Passing through the water pavilion with fallen flowers and floating flowers, you can see the temple on the other side of the river that is crowded with tourists. I heard that this temple is very effective in seeking marriage. Even if it is not the Chinese Valentine's Day, there are still many young men and women coming here hand in hand, hoping for a perfect match. Continued.
Although Zhou Xiangxun didn't like anyone, he couldn't stop her from being interested in everything, so he pulled a few people into this place.
Yin Shang was helpless and said, "You don't even have anyone you like, so why are you asking for anything?"
Zhou Xiangxun said: "How did you know I didn't have it? Just play for a while, there are so many words."
Several people followed the flow of people, took incense, worshiped the moon, and drew lots. Yin Shang also drew one. When he turned it over, he saw that the lot read: Protected by gods and Buddhas, there will be no danger of disaster, so his life ambition is to return with honor in the end. The hexagram symbolizes the beginning of clearing after long rain, which means everything will go as planned.
Zhou Xiang couldn't help but draw his lot and came over to see hers. He looked at her for a few times and said, "Hey, your lot is good. Are you looking for marriage?"
Yin Shang smiled and said nothing, then handed the signature to the master who interpreted it, and asked, "How can I interpret it?"
The master did not look at the lot immediately. Instead, he glanced at her first and then said with familiarity: "The house of this lot is in the middle of the country. I pray for blessings. I am not seeking wealth. The transaction will be in time. Marriage is casual. Migration is auspicious. Travelers Obstacles, late search for people, missing things, ill health, bad luck in the grave."
Zhou Xiang listened and said, "Marriage is casual? How casual." She then asked Yin Shang: "Are you seeking marriage?"
Yin Shang shook his head, but still didn't tell her what she was begging for.
After a few people asked for signatures, they also donated some sesame oil money and took a wooden sign, saying they could write down their wishes and hang them on the banyan tree in the courtyard.
So these seven or eight people squatted in the corner, holding a pen full of ink and a blank wooden sign. However, after thinking about it for a while, they found it difficult to start.
After a long time, Suo Qianyu, who was squatting next to Yin Shang, said softly: "...Then write a letter to go home soon."
After saying this, he wrote the first stroke without hesitation. Several people around him felt the same and wrote down the same wish.
After taking the finished wooden sign, several people stood under the banyan tree. The tree was already densely covered with thousands of red ropes, most of which were for marriage, peace or wealth.
Zhou Xiangxunzheng was discussing with Zhou Yuan and others on the side, asking the other party to lift her up so that she could be hung higher. Yin Shang didn't care, so she jumped lightly and hung her on a branch.
The branches and leaves are swaying and the moonlight is dappled.
The calligraphy on the wooden sign, painted with iron and painted with silver hooks, read: A prosperous age is about to come.
