dream back to qing dynasty

Chapter 8 Nightmare
Brother Thirteen strode towards me, and stood in front of me with a strange expression on his face.Frowning, he lowered his head and looked at me, but was taken aback for a moment, obviously frightened by my expression of grief and indignation, about to cry but not tears.I was in a bad mood, and I was cursing secretly in my heart, but seeing his stupid expression, as if he was stunned by me, it was a little funny.Although his face didn't move, the absurdity still entered his eyes, and he saw it immediately. I wasn't very angry... He immediately darkened his face.I sighed secretly, obviously, he had already remembered that he was the one who was angry.I can't help but wonder to myself, what's wrong, why are you angry?

Brother Thirteen looked at me patiently and didn't speak.I also had to look straight at him, hoping to find something.Just so frozen, still frozen... After a while, okay!You win!His gaze was so oppressive that I couldn't help feeling guilty.What the hell!I have nothing to be guilty of... Although I am good at defensive counterattack, it seems that I will not be able to do it today.Well, if the mountain doesn’t come, it’s me, if I go, the mountain will be fine...

"Hmm!" I cleared my throat, "What can I do for you?" I raised my eyes and asked him with a smile.He just looked at me and still didn't speak.My face froze from laughing. "Uh huh!" I cleared it again, the voice was terrifyingly loud, and I smiled again, "Then you have nothing to do with me?"... Still no response, well, then it should be all right, right? ? "Since it's all right, I'm going to leave." I Fu got down, ready to salute and leave, but before I could straighten up, Elder Brother Thirteen grabbed me, dragged me to take two quick steps, and hid in a shadow .I was shocked, what is this for?Why did you enter this dark place?Could it be that he wanted... A few thoughts flashed through his mind.No!No way!in fear...

"Why do you look at fourth brother so much?"

"Ah?" I was taken aback and looked at him. Is this the song from the song?I thought he was trying to woo me or something...

"Puchi", I couldn't help laughing, I felt that I was thick-skinned enough, and I felt so good about myself, the two of us were thinking that there was no match between heaven and earth!Brother Thirteen probably never dreamed that I would react like this, so he couldn't help being furious.

"Aiyo!" I couldn't help but yelled out, he pinched my arm so painfully, seeing that my face was wrinkled, he relaxed a little.I was a little angry, and I shook it hard, but I still couldn't break free, so I glared at him...

"Talk back!" He ignored me and still stared at me. "What? I..." Just as I was about to refute, I suddenly remembered his question just now, why do you look at the fourth elder brother so much?Why... no why!It’s just that the situation at that time made me feel a little sorry for him, but I can’t bring this up. Could it be that I told the thirteenth elder brother that I knew that the fourth elder brother’s mother and son would not get along in the future, and the ending would be tragic?I couldn't help frowning, paused and said, "I have seen Fourth Master several times today, which time do you mean?" No way, I had to pretend to be stupid, but Brother Thirteen obviously didn't like this: "Brother Fourth I saw you that time too!!" I was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but think of the unexpected gaze at that time, the fourth master's eyes... I couldn't help but blush...

"Oh my god!" I cried out in pain, feeling that my arm was about to break, but this time Brother Thirteen didn't say anything to relax his strength, just lowered his head and stared at me firmly.

Sweat ran down my forehead and into my eyes, it hurt.I blinked vigorously, really got a little angry, and suddenly looked up... Those stubborn eyes were full of turbulent waves, filled with anger, injustice, and a trace of pain that couldn't be concealed... I was stunned , I suddenly realized that the seemingly strong, but actually fragile ice surface had been trampled by me inadvertently, and I couldn't help but regret it.I put the pain aside, subconsciously wanted to soothe his wound, and thought about it carefully: "Fourth Master is the master, just the master." I said flatly, looking straight into his eyes.He was taken aback for a moment, then he looked into my eyes seriously, I looked back at him quietly and seriously, he slowly relaxed.

"Really?" he asked.

"Really." I repeated, more to myself.Because only I know in my heart that I actually have a special feeling for the fourth elder brother.Maybe it's pity for him, maybe it's admiration for his thunderous reform courage.In any case, he is a good emperor!But I decided to treat him as a superior here and just keep him at a respectful distance.A thirteen elder brother has unknowingly become my psychological burden, and another one... oh!Although my heart was full of twists and turns, my face was still peaceful and quiet.

Elder Brother Thirteen lightly relaxed his hand, and his face turned around. "Your views will kill people." He smiled, obviously his mood had changed. "Oh, what a disaster for a beauty!" He deliberately lamented.I paused, and bent the corners of my mouth: "Women alone can't be a disaster..." I said lightly. "Haha!" He laughed out loud.I looked at him and sighed in my heart. After all, I was still a child, and I couldn't suppress my worries.Thinking about how he will help Yongzheng ascend the throne, kill powerful officials, and get rid of his brothers in the future, such scheming and deep thoughts, I really don't know what kind of him is good... Sigh!I suddenly found that I have sighed so much recently, which is really harmful to my health.

"What are you thinking?" A magnified face suddenly appeared in front of him.Startled, I took a step back, "It's nothing...just..." I was trying to make an excuse, but suddenly there was a "grunt" sound, he was taken aback, and I was also stunned.After a while, I said with a dry smile, "Hehe, this, I'm hungry."

"Haha!" He laughed wildly.I was a little ashamed and angry, but it's a good thing that he didn't pursue it anymore, and seeing him happy, I was also a little happy, so I let him laugh, anyway, it's not the first time I've lost face here.I ignored him, turned around and walked back to the right path. Knowing that Brother Shisan was following me, I felt very calm. I couldn't help but glanced at him. He was smiling at me, and suddenly I felt a feeling of mutual understanding. .I smiled slightly, and was about to say something when I saw Elder Brother Thirteen suddenly stopped in his tracks and looked forward, I couldn't help turning around to look. "Drink!" I was stunned, and couldn't help swallowing dryly.The fourth elder brother is standing on the road and watching us silently...

The fourth elder brother walked up slowly, stopped in front of me, and looked at me steadily.I just felt that my legs were weak, my temples were twitching, I opened my mouth for a long time, but I couldn't say anything, only my lips were trembling uncontrollably... The fourth elder brother suddenly bent down, his eyes swallowed with a dark light Looking at me, "You like mine, don't you?"

"Ah!" I yelled and woke up. "Huhu..." Panting heavily, my heart beat so fast.Looking around subconsciously, it was still dark in the room before it was bright.I let out a long breath and had another nightmare.It has been like this for the past two days, I rubbed my forehead, lay down heavily on the pillow, looked at the tall Chengchen, I was no longer sleepy, my thoughts couldn't help but go back to that night...

"Fourth Brother, why are you here?" I was staring at Fourth Brother in a daze, when Thirteenth Brother's voice suddenly came from my ear.Fourth Master was still so indifferent, "It's convenient for you to go, but I haven't seen anyone for a long time, Er Niang asked, afraid that you might fall into the latrine, so I came out to look for you."

"Hehe!" I couldn't help lowering my head and laughing bitterly. This joke is so cold, my hairs stood on end. "Hehe!" The thirteenth elder brother laughed out loud, "The fourth elder brother is too good at joking! This is good, it will save you from being so stern all day long, which is scary." Didn't move a bit, it didn't look like he was telling a joke!His eyes suddenly swept over, I was startled, I quickly lowered my head, and suddenly remembered, when did he come, and how much did he hear... Just as I was thinking, the voice of the fourth master came: "Leave if there is nothing to do Bar."

"Success, I'll go and say goodbye to Er Niang." Brother Thirteen said bluntly.The fourth elder brother shook his head lightly: "No need, Er Niang has been settled. The old fourteenth has already left."

"Is that so? Okay, let's go! Hey, go down and rest!"

I was lowering my head and guessing wildly. After a while, I realized that Brother Thirteen was talking to me, so I quickly raised my head to see that the two of them were looking at me.I made up my mind, and Fu went down: "Your servant obeys, and send off the two masters respectfully."

"Okay." The thirteenth elder brother smiled, lifted his foot and left, the sound of the two people's footsteps gradually drifted away, I just raised my head, and I felt like I had knocked over the five-flavored bottle, an indescribable feeling, I just stared blankly at their backs... They had already reached the corner, and they were out of sight when they turned another turn. Suddenly, the fourth elder brother turned his head and gave me a deep look. I couldn't help but cover my mouth with my hand... …

"Oh..." I let out a long sigh.Just this one glance is what gave me nightmares these days.That gaze was so penetrating, even though it was dark at that time, I still felt it clearly... I curled my lips unconsciously, that's enough, stop being sentimental!That is a person who only has power in his heart. Even if there is still a little bit of warmth left, it will be worn out in two years' time!It won't be a big deal, just look at it now and you'll know, just caring about his eyes, you're already having nightmares, if you care about him...

Haha, I can't help but smile bitterly, I'm afraid the nightmare is about to become a reality.I shook my head, sat up and put on some clothes, got up to pour a cup of tea, rinsed my mouth, only to find that the sky was already slightly bright.I gently opened the window, and a fresh summer breeze blew in. I took a deep breath, and felt that the dirt in my body was discharged, and my whole body became lighter.He turned around and sat down at the table, took a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake from the dessert box, and chewed it slowly in his mouth.

Thinking about it, the past two days have been pretty good.The court ladies in the Qing Dynasty were all selected from the relatives of the Eight Banners, and they were released to marry each other when they reached the age of 25. This is different from those court ladies in the previous dynasty. They all came from poor folk families, so the masters did not easily beat them. , the work is not very tiring, and Sulla and his servants will do the heavy work.In the past few days, I have been sorting out some of the concubine's treasury, including some calligraphy and paintings.Although I don't understand, seeing Wu Daozi's ladies and Song Huizong's flowers and birds still makes my hands tremble with excitement.This is the real thing!In modern times, it is worth the old money!I don't really understand the spiritual value of this painting, but I fully understand the material value. Ha ha, there is no way, I am just a layman!

I also met a few court ladies and got along well.They also belong to all kinds of banners, the older ones are no more than eighteen or nineteen, and they are very young, but they already have a kind of sophistication. Seeing that I am unassuming, gentle, and literate, they are all willing to associate with me.These people's homes are all in the capital, and they usually just send a message to their families. If they really want to write more letters or something, they have to ask those literate old men, which is very troublesome.Now that I have me, it is much more convenient, and for this reason, I have to get closer to me.Because of this, I have easily become familiar with the surrounding environment and some of the rules here.Dong Lian and Dong Mei are sisters, they both serve Concubine De's daily life and food, and they can be considered powerful girls, but for some reason, it seems like they hit it off with me, full of affection.I am naturally happy to make friends with them and save a lot of trouble, but I am still secretly on guard.Since entering the palace, it's like stepping into a battlefield, always on guard, not knowing when danger will strike, and also unable to tell whether it's an enemy or a friend, so I have to be extremely careful.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help sighing, stood up and stretched.Forget it, if it goes on like this for a long time, I will either go crazy or die, but I don't want to die yet, so, hehe... it's better to be half crazy.I shook my head amusedly, and saw that the sky had already brightened, so I hurriedly washed and dressed, and prepared to have breakfast.I am a female official, so I live in a single room like those noble ladies. Although it is small, I am already very satisfied.As I was wiping my face, someone knocked lightly on the door. I was taken aback, and quickly tidied up, "Please come in." As soon as the door opened, Li Haier poked his head in, smiling: "Miss Xiaowei, your mother is already up. , I am calling you!"

"Ah, so early, what's the matter?" I asked him.The kid gave me a wink, seeing that I was doing well, he insisted on recognizing my sister.I had no choice but to go with him. "This... I don't know too well. It seems that the emperor went to Changchun Garden and let the empress go there. Maybe you should go there too."Changchun Garden, that is the place where Emperor Kangxi stayed the longest.Does that mean that I can meet this great emperor who is full of literary skills and martial arts?It's amazing!I happily said, "Wait, I'll come as soon as I pack up."

"Sure, I'll wait outside, hurry up." After finishing speaking, he turned and went out.I tidied up quickly, went out and locked the door, and said with a smile, "Let's go!"

The carriage was rattling along. This was the first time I went out recently, and I felt very excited. I couldn't help laughing secretly that I was becoming more and more like an ancient woman, and I was so excited about this.The palace road was long, with guards with swords standing on both sides, and eunuchs followed by the car.Seeing me keep looking out, Dong Lian, who was in the same car with me, couldn't help laughing: "It's only been a few days, I can't bear it, the days to come will be long!" I turned around and smiled, " Don't care about so much, just be happy in front of you."

"Puchi", she couldn't help laughing, "You can think about it." I smiled slightly, and was about to say something when the carriage stopped suddenly. A gentle and clear voice came, "My son, Yinfeng, please greet your mother." I was shocked, is it the prince? ! ...

I turned my head in an instant, and looked out from the car window... In a light blue gown, a moon-white vest, with a slender figure, a long face, and quite fair, she was standing in the car of Defei Empress with a smile Good morning.I tried my best, but I could only see his side face. I just thought that if you infer the whole from the part, he should look pretty good. The corners of his mouth are always slightly raised, giving people a gentle feeling.Seeing me staring blankly out of the window, Dong Lian couldn't help laughing, and lowered her voice and said, "What is this? Are you infatuated with the prince? If you try harder, the screen window will be broken by you!" I I was taken aback for a moment, only to realize that my face was somewhat deformed, so I hurriedly sat back and smiled: "I haven't seen it before, it's fresh!" After speaking, he rubbed his face with his hands. "Hmph, what's so new about this, it's not just one nose and two eyes, you bumpkin!" Dong Lian glanced at me with a smile, and I pretended to stare at her, "I know you're making fun of me...haha!" We looked at each other smile.I resisted the urge to turn around and take another look, forcing myself to sleep with half-closed eyes, but my mind couldn't help but went to Xiaochun...

Even though there is a distance, I can still feel the gentleness of the prince. I'm afraid Xiaochun will collapse when he sees it!The Guangzong Yaozu in his mind, the family rules have already gone beyond the clouds.well!I couldn't help but sighed, how could this be good, I was just anxious when I saw Xiaochun's appearance before, and I was still thinking of ways to help Xiaochun.But now that I see the prince, I feel a little desperate. How many women can resist a gentle, handsome and young prince?

Dong Lian saw that my brows were getting tighter and tighter, so she leaned over and gave me a slight push: "Xiao Wei, what's wrong with you? Are you uncomfortable?" I was startled, and when I opened my eyes, she was a little worried. He quickly got up and sat up straight, rubbing his neck: "It's okay, I'm just a little motion sick."

"It's like this, bear with it, we'll be there soon." Dong Lian fanned me with a handkerchief, "You didn't say it earlier, you must make yourself so sad! Next time you go out, put on some cold oil I won’t be dizzy.” Seeing her rambling, I couldn’t help but smile slightly: “Understood, this servant obeys.”

"Hey", she smiled: "You, I think you are..." Before she finished speaking, the carriage stopped.

We were taken aback, then we sat down, the curtain of the car was lifted suddenly, I was startled, Dong Lian looked as usual, two servants with knives leaned in and searched , put down the curtain and went out.I understand that this is a routine security check, for the sake of the emperor, no matter how strict it is, it is normal.I smiled lightly, the more people you have, the more afraid you are of death!
Just as I was thinking, the carriage continued to move forward, and I looked out the window. There was a landscape of greenery, sometimes with strange rocks, and sometimes with flowers in full bloom, a scene of Suzhou gardens.The brook is gurgling, passing under the bamboo bridge, I can't help but think of the construction of the Grand View Garden in "A Dream of Red Mansions", which also digs running water and introduces it into the garden.hehe!It seems that it has its own origin.Tut tut!This emperor really knows how to enjoy the blessing, I can't help but secretly sigh, but I still look around with my eyes wide open.Knowing that Dong Lian was snickering aside, I didn't care about her. This kind of scenery is a miracle to me.

Finally the carriage stopped at a corner gate, and Concubine De had already entered.The emperor seemed to be taking a rest, so the concubine de concubine went back to her room first.Before the chairs were warmed up, several concubines who also came here for the purpose came to visit. I peeped, and the imperial concubine was not there, and I didn't know the others.Dongmei and Brother Yu took the little girls to serve, and Donglian and I were ordered to tidy up the dormitory of the empress.According to the rules of the Qing Dynasty, the emperor put up a sign and summoned his concubines to accept grace, so he was not allowed to sleep with the emperor for one night.Ordinary palace people would rest in the side courtyard of the emperor's bedroom and other places. Those with a position like Concubine De would naturally reward the courtyard for rest.Donglian and I went to the side hall to tidy up some of the empress's clothes and sundries.For some unknown reason, Empress Defei has a good impression of me.According to the rules in the palace, when the emperor summons, the empresses and concubines have their own number of people to use. With the honor of the concubine, apart from the eunuchs and nuns, there can be no more than four female officials and maids.Although I was only a female official who had just been there for a few days, the emperor still brought me here when he summoned me, which is a very honorable gesture.There are already gossips in the Changchun Palace, I am still indifferent on the face, but I am also muttering in my heart, in this weird place, it is impossible to use common sense to judge.Therefore, I still took precautions in my heart, and walked more and more orderly, unwilling to miss the slightest mistake and catch others.

Donglian was tidying up in the house, and I was on the table by the window in the outer room, dealing with some letters and letters from Empress Defei.It was originally an errand for Eunuch Fu, but now it is given to me. Although I don't quite understand the reason behind it, I still understand that it is an expression of trust.I originally declined in fear, but the empress forbade me, so I couldn't say more.For this reason, Eunuch Tianfu didn't show a good face these days, and made irresponsible remarks openly and secretly.I knew that I could never confront him now, so I had to endure it myself, the anger in my heart was pounding, and I couldn't speak, so many bags popped out of my forehead out of thin air.Eunuch Fu is very good at selling well in front of his master, Concubine De trusts him quite a bit, so all the servants in Changchun Palace are afraid of him except those around the empress.Seeing me suddenly appearing on the stage now, these people obviously dare not make friends with me, but they have never bullied me. People who want to come here must be very winking.Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile wryly, no wonder most people in the palace don't live long, if everyone is as exhausted as Zhuge Liang, it's normal that they don't live long.

"I'm thinking wildly again!" I was startled, and when I looked back to see Dong Lian standing at the door of the back room shaking her head at me, I couldn't help smiling.Dong Lian was also born in Xianghuang Banner, her father was a leader of the Xiaoqi Camp, his official rank was not high, he was a warrior, and he had never read any books. Naturally, neither of her sisters and sons had ever read a book, so they spoke straightforwardly. , very bold and forthright of a Manchurian woman, but it also suits my appetite.If it had been Xiaochun, she would never have said it so bluntly. "Hehe!" I couldn't help laughing, thinking of Xiaochun's gentleness and shyness, and then thinking of the prince again, "Oh!" I couldn't help sighing again.

"Ama is still right. People who read books are always sick in their brains. They cry for a while and laugh for a while." I looked at her disapproving look, and smiled lightly: "That's right, not only is the brain sick, but in the end it will be sick." It's like going crazy to kill people!" She was startled, and looked at me with a serious look, and couldn't help being a little surprised, and I couldn't help laughing in my heart, I couldn't help it, so I could only lower my head. "Ah!" She yelled, and jumped up to scratch my itch, "You little liar! You even made fun of me!" I laughed and ran out the door. "Ah!" But suddenly bumped into a person. "Ouch!" I was bounced and sat down on the ground. I just knew that the man grabbed the door frame and stood still without falling, but I was still dizzy.A hand stretched out, and I settled down. "Are you okay?"

"Ah? It's okay." I replied unconsciously. The voice was familiar, as if I had heard it somewhere...

"Ah!" I was shocked, and looked up, and sure enough, Ba Ye was looking at me with a smile...

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