Concubine like a house

Chapter 107
Unexpectedly, after saying this, Chuxiu asked without beginning or end: "Is there a piano in your Highness's house?" Nie Peixiao was slightly taken aback, nodded and said: "Yes, and there are several good pianos in his collection." Smiling: "It just so happens that my hands are itchy too. I wonder if I'm lucky enough to have a good piano from your house?" Nie Peixiao was delighted by these words, and for a moment she forgot the polite refusal just now, and hurriedly said: " I can't ask for it!" Chuxiu didn't say any more, and followed Nie Peixiao into Cheng Wang's mansion.This mansion is roughly the same as when King Mu lived in the past, the layout has hardly changed, only there are more flowers and plants than before, and it looks a little more angry.Nie Peixiao ordered the housekeeper to open the small storeroom, and it was full of antiques and curios that he had collected for many years, including some good pianos.Chuxiu carefully selected one, held it in her arms carefully and walked out of the small warehouse, jokingly said: "You have so many good things here, I am so dazzled by seeing them that I can't bear to come out."

"Madam can come over at any time, you don't have to be polite about anything you like." Nie Peixiao glanced at the small storeroom and sighed bluntly, "Don't mention it's a storehouse, I also lack a mistress in this house."

Chuxiu's quiet eyes didn't have any waves, and he naturally changed the subject: "In the past, you invited me to play a qin and flute ensemble, but I refused in anger. Now, if you want to atone for your past sins, is it too late?" "Not too late! "Nie Peixiao replied straight away, only feeling that Chuxiu was very strange today, and she wanted to refuse but still welcome, as if leaving.In the past, she kept people away thousands of miles away, and never left him with a single thought in her words or deeds. Now after a serious illness, her attitude has improved a lot, but she also faintly reveals a weirdness.

But in any case, being able to play a song with Chuxiu Guangming is a thought he has been persistent for a long time, and he is also confident that he can convey affection through the rhythm and let her understand their compatibility.Nie Peixiao took out the jade flute she was carrying with her, and signaled Chuxiu to start playing the tune.The latter understood, put the piano on the table and fiddled a few times, tried the tune and played it with his bare hands.

The melody is melodious, elegant like a quiet orchid, with a noble and pure attitude.After only listening to a few notes, Nie Peixiao caught up with the tune, and the sound of the flute matched the sound of the piano.Gradually, I heard the melodious sound of music rising and falling, lingering endlessly with the late spring breeze, as if there was nothing outside in all directions, only one qin and one xiao were left in this world, and two people playing the qin and blowing the xiao.

When the song is over, Chuxiu puts his hands in his sleeves.Nie Peixiao was still immersed in this seamless cooperation, she just felt that she was still unsatisfied, her body and mind were cleansed, and she got rid of all worldly distractions.

Wait, abandon all worldly distractions?Nie Peixiao was amazed by this idea that came to him suddenly, but at the moment when the song was over, he really put all his emotions and desires aside!Even the beloved woman is temporarily forgotten.How could a piece of piano music make him feel this way?But this is not his original intention to play with Chuxiu Qinxiao!He hopes that they will get closer and closer through the rhythm, not drift away!Nie Peixiao lowered her head to look at Chuxiu who was still sitting on the stone table, the stunning woman's white clothes reflected the dazzling luster, as if it were an illusion or reality.He saw a meaningful smile on her face, the meaning of this smile is..." "The Sutra of Infinite Life" says, 'People in this world, in love and desire, live and die alone, come and go alone, should go The most interesting place, the land of bitterness and joy, take it on your own, there is no substitute'." Chuxiu Yingying caressed every string of the qin, and smiled at Nie Peixiao, "I don't know if your highness studies Buddhist scriptures when you have nothing to do. I think these words are very reasonable. Since you know the way of liberation, why bother to stick to things that have no fruit?"

The other party's words have reached this point, and Nie Peixiao can't pretend to be deaf and dumb.Just now they walked through the chastity archway side by side, and now this Buddhist song is played, and this scripture is spoken, every word is rejection!Nie Peixiao couldn't help thinking to herself: "Chuxiu's move is really much better than before. It looks gentle and tender, but it uses softness to overcome rigidity, making him speechless."

"Your Highness values ​​my accomplishments in the sound of the piano, and I also cherish the tacit understanding in the rhythm of each other. Why should we destroy it?" Chuxiu got up from the case, and sighed quietly, "Once the word 'love' is attached to everything, it will be destroyed." Changed taste."

"You rejected me completely." Nie Peixiao felt bitter in her heart, and she didn't want to lose her demeanor, "I'd rather you scold me in a fit of rage than take me to see the chastity archway and have a relationship with me again." I'm talking about Buddhist scriptures."

Chuxiu smiled slightly, her voice was melodious and melodious, not inferior to the sound of the piano, but what she said was like a death sentence for Nie Peixiao: "If you think highly of me, you would like to talk about rhythm and thoughts with me. I am honored and happy to do so." Extremely. As for the other things...instead, it is a kind of harm to the feelings of bosom friends."

"A kind of injury..." Nie Peixiao murmured, she couldn't tell whether it was bitterness or pain in her heart, but there was also a strange tranquility, probably influenced by the song just now.He knew that the meaning of Chuxiu's words could not be more obvious: they can be bosom friends, but if they want to take a step forward, they may not even have to be bosom friends... Thinking of this, Nie Peixiao couldn't hide his frustration , with deep eyes and farsightedness, I don't know where to look, the brilliance and nobleness of the body suddenly converge, leaving only loneliness.

After suffering a serious illness in Xiuxiu, he understood Nie Peixiao's temper of "getting more courageous as he gets frustrated", and felt his deep friendship, so he came up with this tactful way to refuse.Now it seems that it is effective, at least much more effective than her sneering words before.

Chuxiu knew that Nie Peixiao needed time to recover, so he smiled and said: "It's getting late, I'll go back to the mansion first, Your Highness will stay for a while."

She said she had saluted and said goodbye, and was about to turn around when she heard Nie Peixiao's deep voice, and asked, "What about Shen Yu?"

Pausing for a while, Chuxiu flashed a look of loneliness, just for a moment, as if he had never appeared before: "He is my sister-in-law."

Nie Peixiao was dumbfounded by Chuxiu's candid reply.He wanted to question, to refute, or maybe he believed it, but before the words stuck in his throat came out, Feng Fei rushed in and said: "Your Highness, Jiang Di sent General Shen's report."

General Shen?Ginger land?Chuxiu unconsciously went to look at Nie Peixiao, and explained to Fang Fang: "It's Zifeng's military newspaper." Hearing Shen Yu's words, Chuxiu felt a bit scratchy, and suddenly wanted to know more about it.But after thinking about it, the military report is an important confidential matter, and she must not overstep it, so she saluted again: "Don't delay your highness's business, I will resign." She moved lightly and planned to leave.Nie Peixiao frowned: "Calling yourself a 'concubine' in front of me again?" Chuxiu was helpless, glanced at Feng Fei next to him, and replied in a low voice: "Your Highness's guards are by your side, I must not break my etiquette."

Nie Peixiao was afraid of delaying the battle, so he didn't try to keep him out of Xiuxiu. After receiving the military report from Feng Fei, he ordered: "Send my wife a ride for this king."

Feng Fei took the order and said yes, and extended his hand to Chuxiu.The latter nodded slightly, and then left Cheng Wang's mansion together.Seeing that there was no one around, Nie Peixiao didn't bother to go to the study, and immediately opened the military newspaper to read, only to see a few fourteen words: "Live up to the holy will, wipe out the rebellious party, and the squadron will return recently." Shen Yuying up!So fast!Nie Peixiao was originally frustrated, but at this moment she couldn't help being excited by the news. Overjoyed, she quickly summoned the steward of the palace and said, "Quickly go and inquire about the date of General Weiyuan's squadron. The king will personally welcome him into the city and hold a banquet to reward the three armies." General!"

Nie Peixiao on the other side was overjoyed; Chuxiu on the other side also resigned from Feng Fei, got into the carriage, and returned to Yunfu.As soon as he stepped into the Zhiyan Pavilion, Yun Feng came out to greet him: "Ma'am."

"What, is there something urgent?" Chuxiu asked.Yunfeng is the housekeeper, and he is busy with affairs on weekdays. If there is no urgent matter, he will not wait to see her in Zhiyanxuan.

"There is something urgent." Yun Feng respectfully replied, "You have been ill for the past few days. According to Mrs. Tai, all the invitations to visit you have been rejected. Now that you have recovered, these people Come to say hello..."

Hearing this, Chuxiu was a little puzzled. What Yunfeng said was not urgent, why did he have to wait to report it in Zhiyanxuan?Unless there is someone in the aristocratic family who sent the greeting card, she must see it.

Before she could open her mouth to ask for confirmation, Yun Feng had already sent a post with a very meaningful look.Chuxiu took it and lowered his eyebrows to see it, and couldn't help laughing.The names on this post are... brother and sister Mingzhang and Mingying. "Have you seen or not?" Yun Feng's voice was very low.Chu Xiu squeezed the post and sighed with a smile: "People who are debt collectors are always in a hurry. I have never seen a debtor come to my door." She paused, and then said, "Go and ask the two brothers and sisters what they mean. If you want to pay off the debt, you have full power to deal with it.”

Does that mean rejected?Yun Feng understood and retreated.Chuxiu stopped for a long time in front of the arch of hanging flowers, looked at the bamboo shadow guarding beside him, and said, "You come in with me." After saying that, he went into the room and sat down.Bamboo Shadow then entered the room, seeing Chuxiu's expressionless face, he didn't dare to be negligent, and obeyed silently.Chuxiu slowly raised his eyes to look at him, and asked: "Shen Yu went to Jiang to lead troops?" Zhu Ying hesitated for a moment, and finally replied truthfully: "Yes."

"When did it happen? Why didn't anyone mention it?" Chuxiu was a little serious, worried that because Shen Yu had lost the battle, all the confidantes in Zhiyanxuan dared not tell her.

Seeing Chuxiu's question so solemnly, Zhuying didn't know whether to say it or not, so she could only be careless: "At that time you were ill. Later... I thought Danxin and Doctor Qu had already told you."

Chu Xiuxiu frowned slightly, half believing it: "I really forgot? Then tell me now, what's going on?"

Zhuying heard the words and began to consider.He remembered Shen Yu's repeated confession before leaving, so he had no choice but to conceal the fact that Shen Yu had been to Yanlan City, saying: "Suddenly there was a rebellion in Jiangdi, Emperor Tianshou asked Cheng Wang to recommend candidates for the army, and Cheng Wang recommended... General Shen."

Zhu Ying originally wanted to say the word "uncle", but changed the address at the end of the sentence.Hearing these words, Chu Xiuxiu frowned even deeper, and asked again: "Emperor Tianshou and King Cheng have so many famous generals, why did you send him?" "General Shen invited him to go."

please go?Chuxiu lowered her eyes and remained silent.It's all right, why can't you stay idle just after annihilating the old tribe of King Fu from Quzhou?Jiang Di is poison everywhere, even if Shen Yu has excellent medical skills, he may not be able to protect himself.The more she thought about it, the more worried she became, and she asked again: "How is the war going?" "I heard that the rebellion has subsided." "I heard? Who told it?" Chuxiu asked again and again.

Zhuying was speechless for a moment, he didn't want Chuxiu to ask such a sharp question suddenly, he couldn't find any good excuses for a while, so he said: "When you were lying on the couch, King Cheng came to visit the sick, and mentioned this from time to time. thing."

Chuxiu seemed to believe it, and after a moment of silence, he replied: "I know." Seeing this, Zhuying was about to leave, when he heard Xiu say, "Wait a minute."

"Madam, tell me." Zhu Ying stood still again.Chuxiu thought for a while before slowly saying: "Let the secret guard go and find out, did Shen Yu win or lose this battle? If he won, when will he come back? Should he return directly to the court, or return to Yanlan first The city returns to King Cheng? Be sure to inquire clearly." Zhu Ying was ordered to leave again.After he came out with a calm face, he happened to meet Danxin, who sensed something was wrong with him, and asked with a smile: "What's the matter? Madam gave you something to eat?" Zhuying shook her head helplessly, no Say more. "Hey! Married a daughter-in-law, don't you recognize a girl?" Danxin opened his eyes wide, pinching his waist with his hands to pretend to be angry, "Now you see me, and you talk perfunctorily. I haven't annoyed you yet, but you love me." Ignore it." Zhu Ying recalled that she liked her indifferently in the past, but now seeing her frank and frank, she smiled in relief: "It's my fault, I offended my sister." "Then you should tell me, you just came from Madam's room Come out, why do you look so unhappy?" Dan Xin obviously didn't want to let him go, but she still refused to let him go. "It's not that he doesn't hesitate." Zhu Ying pondered for a moment, then sighed, "I think that Madam has changed a lot after recovering from her illness."

"Where did it change?" Pausing for a moment, she said again, "If it's really changed, it has become more and more gentle. Now I haven't seen her blushing at anyone."

Zhu Ying shook her head: "I can't tell. Madam seems to be more docile than before, but she is actually more powerful." "Your words are inconsistent, I don't understand what you mean." She asked calmly and puzzled.Zhuying recounted Chuxiu's polite refusal to Nie Peixiao today in a low voice, and at the end she did not forget to comment: "Isn't this four-two-handed trick better than before?" She shrugged her shoulders: "I don't know if Madam can be so cruel when facing the young master."

"I'm afraid not." Zhu Ying blurted out a smile. "Why? You always keep a secret today, and don't say a word to make yourself happy." Danxin blamed him.Zhu Ying immediately pretended to be serious and said: "What nonsense are you talking about? Think about yourself, you should get married when you are not young, and you don't have to worry about other people's affairs." After speaking, he couldn't help laughing anymore, go quickly.

(End of this chapter)