Qingchuan History

Chapter 256 Wishing to Plant Incense

The sunny day after snow is always bright, so bright and overwhelming that it is dazzling.All the main halls in Qi Palace face south, so the vestibule faces south, which is extra bright.

Ruan Xueyin was squatting on the east side porch, with the light behind her, a sky-blue porcelain pot, a small but strong but unremarkable branch with sparse leaves and no flowers——

But there seem to be gaps that will blossom.

The shoots have been inserted into new pots of fresh soil, the soil has been compacted, and she is watering.

"Does this branch need so much water?" Yunxi went to the warehouse to arrange the morning collection. Everyone was helping, and the courtyard was lonely. When Tangli came back from the outside, she saw Ruan Xueyin holding a small pot and looking at the pot Water the new soil vigorously.

"For cuttings and transplants, the soil must be firm and the water must be permeable. It needs to be kept moist every day in the future. The roots should grow in less than two months, and then they will be planted separately." She smiled, "I will take care of this potted tree. , you don’t have to worry about it.”

Tangli blinked, feeling quite curious, she also approached and knelt down to look at the branch, and smiled: "Excuse me, Ma'am, this branch is not pretty. Why do you look so precious?"

Ruan Xueyin also smiled: "This is Jiexiang, which is common in Yin country, and also in Qinan and Bai countries. It's really not unusual, and it's not pretty."

Tangli blinked again, thinking to herself, did Madam go back to her mother country when she left the palace?Or went to Qi Nan?Or Bai Guo?It was impossible to ask in the end, so I just laughed again: "Then why did the lady bring it back and cultivate it so carefully?"

After Ruan Xueyin finished watering, she put the pot on and stared intently at the branch.In fact, she didn't understand why the teacher cut such a section for her to bring back to plant before leaving.There are many rare flowers and trees in Pengxi Mountain, and that tree is quite common, and this tree is easy to find. If I really want to plant it, I can just find it. Why do I have to go all the way back from Pengxi Mountain?

Can't figure it out, and no one can discuss it together.She shook her head inwardly, and answered casually:

"Jiaxiang blooms in winter and blooms only when the leaves are gone. The flowers are bright yellow and the branches are flexible. There are also some special features. It is worth planting."

"This tree will bloom?" Tangli looked at the bare branches with a look of disbelief, "What does it mean that the branches are flexible? Can they still be knotted?"

"Yes." Ruan Xueyin replied, "It's just that the cutting has just been changed. I can't let you break it. When it takes root, grows up, and stabilizes, I will let you tie the knot."

"Really—" Tangli touched it subconsciously, stretched out half of her hand and turned to ask Ruan Xueyin, "Is it okay?"

"Better not."

Tangli smiled blushingly, looked at the smooth branches and said: "Jiexiang. The name sounds nice. Is this flower very fragrant?"

"Actually, it's not that fragrant. But it's said that it's very fragrant."

Very fragrant?

Tangli blinked at her again.

"I don't know which dynasty it happened, and I don't know if it happened in Qingchuan. It is said that there was once a pair of lovers who were in the court and loved each other very much, but they couldn't be together because of issues such as class status. Before they decided to separate, they A knot was tied on the incense tree, as a metaphor to end the knot. The flowers that bloomed on the branches that had never thought to tie a knot, the fragrance is far stronger than others, and the fragrance reaches thousands of miles, and it lasts for a long time. Everyone in the palace talked about this miracle. The matter, until one day it was reported to the king of the dynasty, "

She also looked at the bright and clean branches, which were dark, without flowers or leaves, and were indeed ugly.
"The king thought it was a sign from the gods and God's will, so he made an exception and gave the marriage, so that the lovers would get married. There is a custom of making wishes on the incense tree in the southern part of the country. I once suspected that this was a story in the palace. She paused, feeling that it was getting too far, and said with a smile: "The cuttings will bloom this winter until the third year. Whether this tree is fragrant or not will be known at that time."

"Make a wish with incense," Tangli murmured, with a girlish look on her face, "How to make a wish?"

Ruan Xueyin was startled, thought for a while and answered: "There are many sayings. One is that if you want to dream of someone, you can make a wish in front of the tree, then pick off the fragrant flowers and put them under the pillow before going to bed, and that person will appear In your dream. Mrs. Zhen said that the Bai Kingdom also has teachings, as if a girl who has not left the cabinet will tie the branches first, and then make a wish on the tree knot, so that she can meet her sweetheart."

Her thoughts spread, and she thought of many things, many legends, and many scenery, "Some old people in the southern part of the country say that if you often have nightmares, you can put the flowers of Jiexiang under your pillow, and the nightmares will be solved; when you get up in the morning, go to Tie a knot on the tree, and there will be unexpected joy. If you have a dream at night, go to the tree in the morning and tie a knot, and the dream will come true. Therefore, the knot is also called the dream tree."

Tangli was completely dumbfounded, and said in a daze for a while, "What kind of powerful wishing tree is this?" Then she turned to the black and autumn branches with a respectful face, "Bringing incense and fragrant, is it the meaning of a happy knot?"

Ruan Xueyin was stunned again, "Really." She replied, "It is said that if two knots are tied in the same direction, the two who tie the knot with their own hands will never be separated. It means the same heart as a knot."

Tangli nodded, eyes full of fascination, and suddenly realized something, looked at Ruan Xueyin and smiled slyly: "Is it because of this that madam planted incense in the palace?"

"what?"

"Cut cuttings this winter and bloom in the next year. At that time, my wife and the king will tie the same flower knot in front of the tree together, and it will last for a long time and never be separated."

Ruan Xueyin listened carefully to this sentence.

And finally understood why I was standing in the bedroom in a daze with the porcelain bottle earlier.

There are too many people who want to tie this bowknot with him.There are too many people who can play the same bow with him.

Not to mention the roses in Cailu Palace and the newcomers that will continue to appear in the long years, just the emerald jade bracelet on Ji Wanling's wrist——

The affection of a childhood sweetheart for 20 years is unmatched by most people.I can't compare myself.

Maybe it can be compared for a while, even if it can be compared all the time——

She doesn't want to compare.She doesn't think this matter should be compared with others.A promise between two hearts is a matter of two people.What's the deal with a bunch of people?

When people live in the world, they should first know themselves, and then know the world.Know yourself and then the outside world, and finally determine your own position, boundaries, capabilities and inability.This is what the teacher said.

She can't share a share with others.

He can't break free from the shackles of his birth and the inevitability of his life path.

But things have come to this point, so what if it can’t be done?
No matter what, but at least leave some way out.For example, just now, she really should hurry to take the medicine.This is the way out.With less entanglement, there is no need to be too entangled in parting in the future.

And people change.Teacher says.This is the power of time and has nothing to do with right or wrong.One moment is another moment, so don't treat this moment as that moment, and accept it calmly when the day comes.

The teacher is always thorough in these matters.Perhaps it is the benefit of going through it?

Fragrant and fragrant, happy knots.She repeated in her heart.What is the meaning of the teacher giving himself such a branch?

As evening approached, Ruan Xueyin didn't go out.Bustling and bustling, there is a lot of discussion, and if it appears casually, it will be in the center of the topic, and it will appear ostentatious.

She nestled in the Zhexue Palace to study water books, and after night fell, she called the Fenyuliu golden bird and gave it a few instructions to go to Cangwu.

Since she decided to visit Ji's family, Ji Wanling was the best way for her.She had just lit the lamp, so she couldn't go to Pishuang Palace right away, at least wait for three to five days, until the bustle in the palace subsided.As for the question of closing the pavilion, she had better make some progress, so as to have a good reason to go.

Gu Xinglang was reviewing papers again.People came one after another after lunch, he was too busy to deal with the desk affairs; finally he was able to sit down in the imperial study and read a book, it was evening, in order to make the most of the time, he directly ordered dinner to be brought in.

So much work--

He has always worked hard, so it's not appropriate to say that; it should be called, I can't help it, my blood is hot?

Diyan sighed.This person has practiced patience for 20 years, but after all, he is no more than a mortal.I could tolerate it in the past, but it was because the time was wrong and the people were wrong.

"What time is it?" Gu Xinglang raised his eyes seeing that the books of the memorial had been moved, and there were only two books left.

"Yes. It's half past Xu." He was worried, thinking that he was going to pass the chariot to pick someone up again?

While trying to persuade them, they also thought that many people did not light their lamps last night, so it would be good to let them fulfill their wishes tonight.So he gave up resistance and resigned himself to fate, Baba waited for the other party to give his will.

"Clean up and go to Zhexue Palace."

　Regarding the legend of making incense, the court bestows marriages on lovers who will eventually become married. The emperor in the story is Qin Shihuang.Because this book is completely empty, all the allusions and legends involving the historical figures of the dynasty will not be stated.The same is true of Longxiangji and "Guangling Zhixi" before.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)