Master, stay safe

Chapter 2 Consort
I was so shocked that I rushed out the door immediately.

Seeing me coming out, Qiutao said happily, "Miss, are you full?" I interrupted her and asked, "Where's the little girl just now?"

Qiu Tao was stunned for a while, then said: "Go downstairs."

Before the words fell, I hurried downstairs.It was noon at this time, when the restaurant was crowded, I looked around, but I couldn't see Xiao Er just now.I frowned, called the shopkeeper, and talked with the shopkeeper in detail, and after describing the general appearance of Xiao Er, the shopkeeper looked confused.

He said: "Miss Rong, maybe you have identified the wrong person. We don't have the mistress you mentioned here."

I said, "Have you sent me a plate of melons and fruits?"

The shopkeeper quickly shook his head, he said: "No, if the girl wants it, I will send you a plate."

Qiu Tao followed up at this time and asked, "Girl, what happened?"

I looked around again, and after confirming that there was no one I was looking for, I whispered: "It's okay, let's go back." I went back to the private room, and Jun Qingyan was standing by the window, as if he was listening to a book, or Is staring at something.

As soon as I stood firm, he looked at me with calm eyes.

He said: "The person you are looking for has left this restaurant."

I thought of Jun Qingyan's ability, and I was overjoyed immediately, and asked, "Master, do you know where he went?"

Jun Qingyan said, "I don't know."

After all the joy and nothingness, I sighed softly, now my heart is like a cat's paw.That note was not accidental, someone must have let me see it on purpose.Thinking of what happened just now, I asked again: "How did Master know that Cai's Xiao Er is a newcomer?"

Jun Qingyan said: "When the food was served before, all the waiters hung the plate on the right side after serving the food, but he was the only one holding it in his arms."

When I heard him say it, I remembered it too.

I didn't expect Jun Qingyan to observe so finely!

It's just that I don't want to mention my son-in-law to Jun Qingyan. Although I don't know what the man's intentions are, but the other party's choice to spread the word in the grape must only want me to know.

I was hesitating how to write down the note in the grape, Jun Qingyan said: "Princess, you don't need to tell me anything, I'm not interested, and I don't want to know."

The voice suddenly choked in his throat.

Jun Qingyan is a bit arrogant, no one has ever dared to speak to me like that.I thought that Jun Qingyan must have been hidden in the mountains for too long, so now that he is in the capital, he doesn't know what the rules of speaking are.Aren't the children of high-ranking officials and the noble ladies of today's speeches beating around the bush, so how dare they be so direct?He was even more cautious towards Ben Gong.Of course, I am easy-going, Jun Qingyan's tone of voice just made me a little unhappy, but that's all, who made me ask for something, I, no, with, him, care, compare.

Maybe it's because I don't have enough dignity to restrain this worldly expert.

After entering the palace, facing the majestic Miyagi, and seeing the emperor's brother who is not angry but mighty, Jun Qingyan's arrogance will be worn down to the very last.

I secretly glanced at Jun Qingyan.

He closed his eyes and meditated in the carriage.

I rubbed my chin, the more arrogant a person is, the more I want to see him after his arrogance is smoothed away.Especially his current ascetic appearance really makes me have the urge to stuff his mouth full of pork belly.

The carriage was rolling, and dusk was approaching when I returned to the palace.

In order to show the grandeur of Miyagi, I got out of the carriage and walked with Jun Qingyan.I thought I would see Jun Qingyan's shocked expression, after all, the splendor of the palaces and palaces can really shock people's hearts.

But Jun Qingyan showed no expression at all.

I said, "Master, what do you think of the palace city of our Da'an Dynasty?"

The glazed tiles are filled with golden light, which contrasts with the morning glow in the sky. I like the dusk in the palace the most. It is as beautiful as Penglai fairyland. It's like braised pork that is boiling hot and oily on the stove.

Jun Qingyan said, "Well, not bad."

Well, Miyagi can't deter him, and I still have Brother Huang.Brother Huang came to the throne at a young age, and has been on the throne for more than ten years now, the emperor is full of majesty, whenever Brother Huang gets angry, I feel like a mouse meeting a cat, trembling with fright.

I don't believe that Jun Qingyan can still be so calm after seeing the emperor's brother.

Jun Qingyan stayed outside the hall.

I went in without changing my clothes. Brother Huang was sitting in front of the royal case in dark blue uniform, holding a memorial in his hand, and was reviewing it carefully.I stepped forward with a smile, saluted casually, and said, "Brother Huang, Ah Wu is back."

Brother Huang put down the memorial, with a smile in his eyes.

He said, "Go to that restaurant again?"

I smiled and said, "It's still the emperor who understands me, just passing by with greedy mouth and delaying the time to return to the palace."

"You are my sister, how can I not know your temperament. I have told you several times, since I like the food in that restaurant, I will have someone recruit a cook into the palace to make love for you every day." dishes, so you don’t have to run out of the palace.”

I said: "But eating Ah Wu outside will make you feel fragrant. Isn't there a saying that house flowers are not as fragrant as wild flowers? Married flowers don't have that smell." I paused, and said: "That's right, Brother Huang, Ah Wu went back to Fuhua Temple and asked Brother Huang for a peace talisman, which was consecrated by Master Zhengdao."

I took out the safety talisman from the lapel, and said with a smile: "Brother Huang must carry it with you, this is Ah Wu's wish."

Brother Huang glanced at me and said: "Well, did you cause trouble in Fuhua Temple? You, since you were young, always asked me for a safe talisman whenever you got into trouble. You want me to keep you safe. Back then You should be given the title of 'Ping An', not Ming Yu."

I said: "Didn't the emperor often say that Ah Wu is as exquisite as jade? That's why I gave Ah Wu the title of Mingyu."

Brother Huang smiled and said: "Ah Wu Ruyu, the title of Mingyu is the most suitable for you." Brother Huang's eyes were slightly dark, as if there were ripples rippling, he suddenly reached out and patted his side, saying: "Don't stand there , sit beside me."

Brother Huang and I have been close since we were young. Brother Huang has been on the throne for more than ten years. Although he has the airs of an emperor, he still treats me the same as before.As soon as I moved my hips, I sat side by side with the emperor on the dragon throne, and the emperor looked at me again and said: "You brought someone back to the palace?"

I laughed and said: "Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from the eyes of the emperor!"

Brother Huang's expression instantly became gloomy.

I knew that the emperor didn't like me bringing people into the palace, my heart trembled, and I said hastily: "Emperor brother, this person is a friend of Master Zhengdao." I felt relieved, I secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and explained the ins and outs of the matter to my brother one by one.

At the end, I sighed softly: "Ah Wu is not afraid of Kefu's words, but Ah Wu is afraid that one day she will be able to defeat her relatives. My son-in-law died strangely, I am afraid that one day even the emperor... "I pursed my lips, and said again: "That's why Ah Wu went to Fuhua Temple to pray for blessings and ask Master Zhengdao for a solution. Now that there is a way, Ah Wu can also trust Master Zhengdao, and..."

I opened my eyes wide, and said: "Master Zhengdao, this friend is also extraordinary, he is an extraordinary person, even more powerful than the strange person that the emperor brother let me meet in the past."

Brother Huang raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? So powerful?"

I hurriedly nodded and said: "He is waiting outside, the emperor will know the truth of what Ah Wu said as soon as he sees it."

Brother Huang asked: "Did you really perform the apprentice ceremony?"

I said: "It just so happens that that day is an auspicious day for apprenticeship, and there is also a master of the right way..."

Brother Huang sighed: "This time you acted really recklessly, it's just that there is nothing you can do. If you have the idea of ​​being a teacher and recognizing your righteous brother and sister again, you must ask me, understand?"

I nodded like a chicken pecking rice.

"Ah Wu knows."

Brother Huang then said to the servant who was waiting on the side: "Let's pass it on."

I was a little happy in my heart. In this way, Brother Huang is tantamount to acquiescing to me as a master.

A moment later, the servant brought Jun Qingyan in.He saluted the emperor brother neither humble nor overbearing, his face was calm, without the slightest fear of facing the saint.Although I really wanted to see Jun Qingyan being overwhelmed by the emperor's majesty before, when I was in front of the emperor, I wished that Jun Qingyan would be as calm as possible, so that I could show my good vision. Master is one in a million. just found it.

As for the urge to stuff pork belly before, it has long since disappeared without a trace.

Hey, pork belly is so delicious, it looks like Master doesn't like meat anymore, so don't waste it.Today I made a face in front of the emperor, whether you are arrogant or not, as long as you can suppress the Yin Qi in my body, everything else is secondary.

What I said to the emperor brother just now is true, I am not afraid of Kefu, nor afraid of being alone for a lifetime, I am only afraid that the emperor brother will die suddenly because of me.

The emperor father and the empress mother have long since passed away. Even though I don't remember the open and secret fights before the imperial brother's ascension to the throne, I still have lingering fears at every step of the way. The only person in this world who can treat me well is the imperial brother Alone.

I would rather restrain myself than my brother, who is so close to me.

For the note I ate in the restaurant that day, I still have a heart.

I asked Qiutao to go out of the palace to look for the mistress I met that day near the restaurant.As long as I can remember, Qiutao and Dongtao have been with me, they are loyal to me, they are both my confidantes.

Qiu Tao has also seen Xiao Er's appearance before, so it is most appropriate to leave this matter to her.

Dongtao asked in surprise: "Why does the princess want a mistress?"

I glanced at them and said, "Don't ask so many questions, just do it, I have my own plan. Do this matter as soon as possible, I will definitely find out the identity of that mistress." He must be aiming at I'm here, and I have a certain understanding of me.On that day, everyone thought that I had returned to the palace, so how could they know that the real Princess Mingyu was still to come?But Xiao Er knows my identity.

Thinking of Xiao Er's timid expression that day, I couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

Why is Xiao Er afraid of me?
In my impression, the third son-in-law lived in the second-to-last house on West Street, and the handwriting on the note clearly belonged to the son-in-law. Maybe the son-in-law's family would know about this mistress.

I said: "If you haven't found out, then go to West Street to have a look."

I also ordered: "In addition, this matter must not be disclosed to anyone."

Qiutao and Dongtao answered "yes" in a low voice.

A few days later, Qiutao came back frustrated.She said: "I tell the princess, the servants took the portrait and asked around, but no one has seen him. The servants of the West Street have also been there, and they just met the third son-in-law's wife."

The third son-in-law has only one relative, A Niang. The two mothers and sons have lived together for many years. At that time, I caught his eye.To him, being favored by the princess is a blessing he has cultivated for several lifetimes, but it is a pity that I, Kefu's destiny, cannot be stopped by a god of fate. The son-in-law, who could have made a fortune in the first place, can only weep secretly in the underworld.

After the son-in-law choked to death on steamed buns, his aunt could only send a white-haired man to a black-haired man.

I sigh.

It's all my fault, why did I catch the third son-in-law at a glance?
I said, "She...is she doing well?"

Qiu Tao said: "Princess don't need to feel guilty. After the death of the son-in-law, His Majesty compensated her with a hundred taels of gold, and also gave her a few fertile fields and a few maids and servants, which is enough to make her live comfortably in this life."

I sighed again. In fact, I know that these rewards are useless. The good-looking son will be gone if he says no. How can he live well in the future?I said, "Did you ask her?"

Qiu Tao said: "Returning to the princess, every household in the West Street has asked about it, and they all said they have never seen it before."

After I listened, I waved my hand to let Qiutao back down.

I took out the note from my sleeve pocket, and I would never mistake the handwriting inside, because the handwriting written by the third son-in-law was not very pretty, it was so ugly that it was hard to imitate.

It's just that Qiutao couldn't figure out the reason after inquiring for several days. It might be even more difficult to find someone in the future.

The sky outside the window is full of blue clouds, and the sun is quite good. Whenever I am worried, I like to ask Dongtao to cook a few side dishes, and then go to the wine cellar of Huangxie to relieve my worries.There is a pavilion with five-corner glazed tiles in the imperial garden. I like to put a beauty couch in it on weekdays. Enjoying flowers and eating meat while lying on the couch is also one of the pleasures in my life.

Dongtao cooked a few meat dishes and placed them on the stone table next to the beauty's couch.

Qiutao poked a piece of venison and handed it to my mouth, I opened my mouth and bit it down.The sun was shining lazily, so comfortable that I couldn't help squinting my eyes.

There are very few people in the harem of the emperor's brother, and there are only three concubines after he has been on the throne for many years, and these three concubines are also Buddhist believers. They often copy scriptures and burn incense to worship Buddha in their respective palaces. None left.

So I lived a leisurely life in the harem, and I was often the only master walking around in the huge palace.

But it's strange to say that the emperor's brother has been on the throne for so long, and he has been exposed to the rain and dew for several concubines, but now I can't even see a shadow of the emperor's nephew.The court is also worried about the emperor's heir.Originally, they were still persuading the emperor's brother to become a queen, but now they are all worried about the crown prince.

After eating and drinking, my mood really improved a lot.

Two palace maids passed the gazebo holding mahogany carved trays. I glanced at them and saw a few plates of melons and fruits.I stopped the two maids and asked, "Which palace are you from? It looks strange."

Yi Gong'e replied: "If you go back to the princess, the servants are from Zhuxiu Pavilion."

Hearing what Gong'e said, I remembered it.

I have been so busy with the third son-in-law these few days that I almost forgot about it.Alas, my memory is really bad, I actually forgot Jun Qingyan.

That day the emperor brother agreed to me and agreed to let Jun Qingyan live in the palace for a period of time.

Concubine Qin is in charge of the six palaces in the palace, and Jun Qingyan is a man, so it is not suitable to live in the harem.Concubine Qin thought about it, and finally came up with a compromise.

It happens that there are ten miles of bamboo forest in the palace, and there is a side pavilion in the depths of the bamboo forest, called Zhuxiu Pavilion. The bamboo forest is just separated from the residences of the harem concubines and maids of various palaces. It is more suitable for Jun Qingyan to live in Zhuxiu Pavilion but.

I sat up from the beauty's couch, and said to Gong'e: "Leave all the melons and fruits, and my people will send them over."

I have been studying as a teacher for so long, but in the end I forgot about him. I really feel sorry for Jun Qingyan.I ordered: "Qiu Tao, bring melons and fruits, I'm going to Zhuxiu Pavilion."

Before I arrived at Zhuxiu Pavilion, I heard a melodious flute sound.

I was slightly taken aback, and signaled the rest of the maids to keep quiet.I stepped forward and walked in silently, just in time to see Jun Qingyan sitting by the window, holding a jade flute in his hand, his ten fingers with well-defined phalanges fluttered, and a quiet sound came out between the fingers.

He was still wearing the light blue robe, the green bamboo embroidered on the sleeves had already turned white.

He closed his eyes and played the flute, and the bamboo forest by the window rustled, like an ink painting scroll, as quiet as if he was the only one in the world.After a long time, he stopped.

I smiled and said: "It turns out that Master likes to play the flute, I..." Just when I was about to say that I also have a good temperament and can learn from each other in the future, Jun Qingyan said flatly: "I don't like it."

My voice stopped abruptly.

Jun Qingyan really can't speak, and every time he chokes, I want to stuff pork belly into his mouth.But since I have neglected him these few days, I don't care about him.

I said, "If you don't like it, why do you carry the jade flute with you?"

He said: "Some people like it."

As soon as I heard it, I subconsciously looked around, but there were no figures, not even a ghost.I was stunned for a while, and Fang said: "Is this the person Master is looking for?" That's why I used the flute to express my feelings?

Jun Qingyan said, "No."

Speaking of this, I said again: "Who is Master looking for? Do you have any clues in the past few days? Last time, Master said that he was looking for a girl, right? How old is that girl? What does she look like? Does Master have a portrait? There will be thousands of people in the palace, if the master doesn't have a portrait, it will be difficult to find the person."

Jun Qingyan said, "There are no portraits."

He seemed to have thought of something, it was the first time I heard Jun Qingyan's tone of bitterness, his voice was low and hoarse: "I don't know."

I was startled: "I don't know what?"

"I don't know what she looks like," he said.

I couldn't help but be speechless, I didn't even know her appearance, it was harder than finding a mistress.I said, "Then how will Master find her?"

He said, "I'll recognize her when I see her."

"Why do you admit it?"

Jun Qingyan said: "I have my own way."

Hearing what he said, I didn't want to ask more questions.Whether he can find it anyway is his business, I have more important things to do here today.I smiled and said, "Master will definitely find her."

As soon as the subject changed, I said again: "Master recognized me as a disciple, shouldn't it be time to teach disciples skills?"

I bent my eyebrows and smiled, staring at Jun Qingyan with bright eyes.That day when Jun Qingyan showed his hand in Fuhua Temple, I always remember it in my mind.Jun Qingyan glanced at me, then looked at Qiutao and Dongtao behind me.

I immediately understood and asked the two of them to retreat.

After Jun Qingyan and I were the only ones left in the Zhuxiu Pavilion, we asked, "What is the silver light that Master emitted that day?"

I remember very clearly that when the silver light entered my body, I felt a foreign body sensation in my heart, but it disappeared quickly.I asked curiously, "Could it be a silver needle?"

"No." Jun Qingyan spread his palms and said, "It's this thing."

I took a closer look.

It was actually a silvery-white worm thick as a thumb.

Jun Qingyan said slowly: "There are Gu masters in southern Xinjiang, who raise insects to make Gu. There are thousands of Gu, which can control people and kill people. Only those with roots can learn Gu skills. You just have the talent. I am willing to teach you. You, you just need to work with insects, have you thought about it clearly?"

I know that ordinary girls are terrified of bugs, but I'm different.

The worms on his palm are white and tender, with lots of meat!
I love all meaty things!
Without any hesitation, I said, "Master, please teach the apprentice Gu skills."

I have also heard about Southern Border Gu Art.

The word Gu is composed of worms, and it means that twelve different reptiles are found in the Double Ninth Festival and put into the container, and then buried in the soil. The reptiles in the container fight each other, and the last remaining insect is Gu.

I showed Jun Qingyan what I saw in the book.

Although I live in a deep palace and have never left the capital, there are countless books in the palace. My leisure time is reading and eating meat.Strange to say, my memory is indeed not very good, but I have basically never forgotten every word I have read.

Jun Qingyan glanced at me and said, "Gu art in southern Xinjiang has been popular for thousands of years, and there are 49 sects."

When I heard this, I asked curiously, "Which sect does Master belong to?"

Jun Qingyan said: "As a teacher, I don't belong to any sect, because I think that what the teacher wants to teach you is different from the general Gu art. However, Gu art is always changing and inseparable from its origin, and it is inseparable from the word 'nurture'."

"So now we're going to find reptiles first?" Snake meat is also delicious, especially when made into snake soup.I swallowed, looked at Jun Qingyan excitedly, and said, "Like scorpions and frogs?"

Well, frog meat is also good.

Jun Qingyan said: "No, you have no foundation, you should start simple."

He walked out of the Zhuxiu Pavilion and stopped in front of a green bamboo plant. He found a caterpillar with a thick tail and said, "This is the first one. You can find the remaining eleven ones, which are about the same size." .”

It's simple, there are so many servants in the palace, and I will give an order, not to mention eleven, but a hundred.

Jun Qingyan seemed to see through what I was thinking, and said again: "And you can only catch it with your own hands. I will teach you how to raise Gu after you gather all twelve green worms."

I said, "Why can I only catch it with my own hands?"

Jun Qingyan said: "When the Gu is completed, you will be recognized as the master."

I don't know if I have a destiny with worms, I originally planned to spend a few days to catch worms, but I didn't expect it to take a stick of incense, and I returned with a full reward.He looked a bit surprised, and I said, "Master, you just saw me arrest it with your own eyes, and I didn't call for help."

Jun Qingyan asked: "...do you often catch bugs?"

I said: "No, why does my majestic princess of a country often catch insects? This is my first time." I laughed and said, "Maybe I was a frog in my previous life, so when I caught insects Very skillful. Master, the insects are all there, what should we do next?"

Jun Qingyan asked again: "When you caught the fifth caterpillar just now, why were you so sure it was there?"

I rubbed my chin and said, "I guessed it." I really guessed, I always thought there would be the fifth caterpillar I wanted, so I stretched out my hand and pinched my fingers, and it really appeared.

Jun Qingyan looked at me steadily and said, "Come with me."

I wondered if Jun Qingyan might regret accepting me as a disciple.

Because even I myself never expected that it would be so easy to learn Gu art. If this goes on sooner or later, I will one day surpass Jun Qingyan and become the back wave who beat the dead.

When my green worm Gu came out, Jun Qingyan's usually calm face finally showed an inconceivable expression.

I looked at the green worm Gu in my palm and asked, "What is the use of this Gu?"

Jun Qingyan said, "Just try it and you'll know."

I called Qiu Tao, and when I was about to use the green worm Gu on her body, I suddenly thought of a question, and I asked Jun Qingyan in a low voice: "Master, will this Gu hurt Qiu Tao?"

Jun Qingyan said: "The caterpillar is harmless, even if it becomes a Gu, it is also harmless."

I listened and felt relieved.

Qiu Tao asked confusedly: "What is the princess talking about?"

I smiled and said: "It's nothing, just come here." When she approached, I casually put the green worm Gu on Qiutao's shoulder. Submerged into Qiutao's body.

I looked at Qiutao without blinking.

Qiutao suddenly moved, her eyes were blank, she walked out of Zhuxiu Pavilion, as if in a fugue, I called her a few times, but she didn't answer me, so I had to follow her out.

There is a wind blowing, and the nose is full of bamboo fragrance.

Qiutao also stopped. She hugged a green bamboo and remained motionless.

I asked: "This is..."

Jun Qingyan walked behind me unhurriedly, and he said slowly: "Now she thinks she is a caterpillar."

My eyes widened immediately, and I asked excitedly: "Is this the effect of Qingworm Gu?"

Jun Qingyan nodded.

I repeated: "Interesting and interesting, indeed interesting, how long can this Gu last?"

Jun Qingyan said: "The time for a stick of incense."

I suddenly remembered something, I said: "That night in Fuhua Temple, Master used Gu on me?"

Jun Qingyan nodded again.I asked again: "What kind of Gu?"

"Makes you forget you've seen me."

I was taken aback and said, "But I..."

Jun Qingyan said: "Gu masters are not afraid of anything, but they are only afraid of one kind of people, and they are people who resist Gu. There are only a handful of people who resist Gu, and no matter what Gu is, they are nothing more than mere bugs." .”

I suddenly realized: "So, my body can resist Gu? So that day Master's Gu will be ineffective against me?"

"Ah."

I was overjoyed, my body could resist Gu, and I was very talented in learning Gu, it was as if I was born for Gu.It's just that I can't be happy for long. When I raise the second Gu, it obviously only takes half a month, but I have used it for a full month, and the raised Gu died in my palm before it could crawl for a while. .I didn't give up, and came back again, but this time it was not as fast and good as the first time. Although it was raised, it was not satisfactory after all.

Later, Jun Qingyan taught me a new method of raising Gu, and I was no longer as talented as the first time. In Jun Qingyan's words, it was four words - mediocre aptitude.

I thought about it, but I figured it out.

It is estimated that the first time was my mistake. There are too few people with extraordinary talents, and mediocre aptitude is mediocre. I am also very satisfied.

After living in the palace for so many years, I know that only by being content can I live the happiest life.

The beginning of autumn is approaching, and the capital is gradually getting cooler.

Among the four seasons of the year, my favorite is autumn, neither hot nor cold, and the autumn chrysanthemums in Mingyu Villa are also in full bloom.Mingyu Villa is my mansion on the outskirts of the capital, and it was a gift from my elder brother.

Brother Huang has always been generous. I once praised the beautiful autumn chrysanthemums in the imperial garden. The next day, Brother Huang sent people to search for autumn chrysanthemums. There were no less than a thousand pots of autumn chrysanthemums placed in Mingyu Villa.

Because of this, I have a habit, every autumn, I will invite noble ladies from various families in the capital to come to my Mingyu Villa to enjoy the chrysanthemum together.

Invitations to the autumn banquet are extremely popular in the capital, and those who can attend the banquet are naturally noble ladies from famous families, and they are also proud to receive invitations.And this year's autumn banquet, I plan to change it. I am tired of inviting noble ladies every year to see the same faces. This year, I plan to invite the sons of officials in Beijing.

Well, in fact, my purpose is not these, but on Jun Qingyan.

I want to invite Master to come.

Over the past few months, Master has taught me a lot. His temper is a bit arrogant, but it doesn't matter. It's only natural for capable people to be arrogant.He taught me voodoo, and this alone can't stop my endless admiration for him.

After pondering in my heart, I went to the Imperial Study Room.

I still have to talk to Brother Huang about the autumn banquet.Because I was kidnapped when I was a child, from then on no matter what I do, I have to tell Brother Huang first, if there is trouble or something happens, Brother Huang can clean up the trouble behind me.

When Brother Huang saw me, there was a smile in his eyes.

He put down the memorial and asked me: "I often go to Zhuxiu Pavilion recently? What have you learned as a teacher?"

Brother Huang is well-informed and knowledgeable, and I'm not good at showing off in front of Brother Huang. I coughed lightly and said, "I didn't learn anything, Ah Wu is stupid..."

Brother Huang said: "Who dares to say that our Mingyu is stupid? Huh? Is it your master?"

I was afraid that my brother would blame Jun Qingyan, so I hurriedly said: "No, it's Ah Wu who thinks it is. After studying for several months, I haven't learned anything, Ah Wu thinks she is stupid."

Brother Huang patted my head and said: "Our Mingyu is not stupid at all."

Brother Huang laughed again: "It's autumn now, so it's time for you to organize this autumn banquet."

I also laughed and said: "Ah Wu came here today and wanted to talk to the emperor about this matter. In this year's autumn banquet, in addition to the noble ladies in Beijing, Ah Wu also wants to invite some famous young men who have never married."

Brother Huang paused while holding the memorial, and said, "Young master of a famous family?"

I laughed and said, "Although Ah Wu can't marry into a son-in-law, she still wants to be a matchmaker."

"It's your autumn banquet. If you need anything, please tell the Ministry of Rites." Brother Huang smiled, and said: "The famous son in Beijing, in terms of strength, is none other than Zhou Qing."

I said: "Of course, even Ah Wu has heard of Zhou Yunyi's reputation."

Since the princes of various families were invited to come, the young and promising Zhou Yunyi would naturally not miss it.

I told Jun Qingyan about the autumn banquet.

I smiled and said: "Master, let's come here too. At that time, the noble ladies and sons of all the families in Beijing will come to enjoy the chrysanthemums and compose poems together. Isn't the master looking for someone? Maybe I will see you at the autumn banquet. "

After spending these days with Jun Qingyan, I have also figured out his temperament.

He is a person who sees everything very lightly, but there is only one thing, as long as he touches it a little, his expression will change, and that is the person he is looking for.I figured this out, so I was naturally sure to let Jun Qingyan attend the banquet.

Sure enough, after hearing the second half of my sentence, Jun Qingyan's originally disinterested appearance immediately changed slightly.

He said, "Okay."

I pondered for a while, and then asked: "Who is the girl Master is looking for?" Judging by Jun Qingyan's appearance, she is probably his sweetheart.After a pause, I added: "Could it be Master's wife?"

Jun Qingyan was silent.

After a while, he said, "...No."

Yes or no, it doesn't take so long to think about it.I figured that Jun Qingyan didn't want to tell me.But I didn't force him, curiosity is curiosity, and it's better to know less about the secrets in other people's hearts.

I was slightly taken aback.

Jun Qingyan looked at me and said, "What do you want to say?"

I shook my head and said, "It's nothing, I just suddenly thought of something strange."

In fact, I am a curious girl. I know all kinds of rumors in the palace. After all, I am quite free on weekdays, and I have nothing to do. Apart from reading and eating meat, I can only listen to all kinds of miscellaneous rumors Come for fun.

But just now when the phrase "It's better to know less about the secrets in others' hearts" suddenly appeared in my heart, I actually believed it deeply.

I stroke my chin.

Could it be that I forgot something?
After I returned to Guiyu Palace, I summoned Qiutao.I asked: "Before the imperial brother ascended the throne, did this palace ever know the shocking secret of a concubine in the harem? Was it punished in the end?"

After thinking about it, I always felt that since I took that sentence so seriously, I must have suffered some kind of trauma before thinking about it.

Qiu Tao racked her brains for a while, and finally said: "If you go back to the princess, you probably don't have one."

Qiutao said no, so let it go.

Most of the reason why people have three thousand worries is because they think too much.

The autumn chrysanthemums in Mingyu Villa bloomed even more beautifully than those in the palace. Pots of autumn chrysanthemums were stacked on top of each other, with stamens in full bloom, and each pot was impeccably beautiful.When I arrived at Mingyu Villa, everyone had already arrived in sevens and eights.

Jun Qingyan and I sat at the table together, and many people's eyes fell on Jun Qingyan, most of them for judgment, and there were also many noble women who were bright in their eyes. Never left him.

Jun Qingyan was born with an incomparably handsome appearance and an outstanding temperament.

It is also within my expectation that it can attract the attention of the ladies and gentlemen of various families.

Because the master said that he didn't want to make public, I didn't introduce too much, I just said lightly: "Master of my palace." Then I casually looked at the young masters who came to the banquet today.

My brows could not help frowning slightly.

I remember that I invited at least 20 young masters, but now more than half of the seats are empty. After a rough calculation, less than ten people came.

At this time, someone got up and said: "Princess, I just heard the news that Qin Feng, Xia Yi, Jiang Xianmo and five people were on the way to Mingyu Villa when the carriage accidentally overturned, and all five of them were slightly injured. .”

A noble lady also got up and saluted: "Your Highness, my elder brother was caught in the wind and cold last night, and my elder brother's health is not in harmony. I'm afraid it will spoil the princess's interest..."

Next, people gave various reasons one after another.

In this way, the number of people is just right.

How could I know that this was not a coincidence, it was just that they were all afraid that I would choose a consort in the name of the autumn banquet.Hmph, is this palace so hungry?With a man as handsome as Jun Qingyan as my master, Bengong's vision is high now.

I snorted softly, but didn't turn my face on the spot.

The original intention of this year's autumn feast is not on those timid sons, it will be done when the master comes.

Maybe it's because my face was too cold, no one in the seats dared to speak, they all looked at each other, looking at each other.At this moment, a warm and peaceful voice sounded.

"The autumn chrysanthemum in Mingyu Villa really lives up to its reputation. It is Yunyi's fortune to be able to enjoy such a beautiful scenery. Princess, Yunyi respects you."

Zhou Yunyi, who had been silent in the corner, suddenly got up slowly, with a smile on his face, holding a glass cup in his hand, and smiled at me from a distance.When the words fell, he raised his neck and gulped it down.

This is the first time Zhou Yunyi has spoken to me.

I have only met Zhou Yunyi twice, the first time I went there just because of his reputation. When Zhou Yunyi was in court, I hid in the gazebo and took a look from a distance.At that time, I only felt that the rumors were true, Zhou Yunyi was worthy of being the best in the capital.

The second time was outside the palace. When I left the restaurant, I happened to see Zhou Yunyi coming out of the opposite tea shop.As soon as I came out, there were many girls throwing hairpins and handkerchiefs. At that time, I watched Zhou Yunyi as if he was a monkey playing with relish for a long time.

Now is the third time.

I came back to my senses and said: "Zhou Yunyi's name is well-deserved, I take this cup from you."

I generously drank a full glass of wine.

The smile in Zhou Yunyi's eyes deepened.

Qiu Tao muttered behind me: "Princess, I heard that Mr. Zhou is not yet married." Dong Tao also nodded quickly and said: "Mr. Zhou and the princess are also very suitable."

I glanced at them and said in a low voice, "Stop talking nonsense."

Zhou Yunyi is a good person, but I'm not that crazy. It's not ridiculous to offer me a glass of wine at a banquet and I fall in love at first sight.Besides, ever since the fifth son-in-law left, my heart has been at peace. Besides, Zhou Yunyi is the pillar of my court, so how can I endure the cruelty?

I subconsciously glanced at Jun Qingyan who was sitting not far from me.

I couldn't help but startled.

Jun Qingyan, who was supposed to be on the seat, was nowhere to be seen at this moment, and I asked, "Where did Master go?"

Dong Tao said: "Going back to the princess, the servant just saw that Mr. Jun left the table and walked towards Bibo Lake."

After a pause, Dongtao said again: "Princess, is this slave going to call Mr. Jun back?"

I waved my hand and said, "No need, let's do it like this." Master Xijing, I think it's too noisy here, it's okay if I don't come back, just now I saw many noble girls staring at Master, I felt so sad There is a hint of displeasure.

After drinking for three rounds, I was a little tipsy.

The noble ladies under the table began to compose poems, one by one was better than the other.I rubbed my forehead and felt a little pain in my head.Qiu Tao worriedly said: "Princess, this servant is going to ask someone to make a bowl of hangover soup."

I said: "No need, I am not drunk."

I supported the table and stood up, and said: "You guys go ahead, Bengong go outside to sober up."

Dongtao helped me leave the banquet, and I went to Bibo Lake.After walking for a while, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind: "Princess, please stay."

I turned my head and looked, it was Zhou Yunyi.

I said, "It's you."

Zhou Yunyi bowed to me and said, "Yunyi has something to return to the princess."

I startled slightly.

Seeing Zhou Yunyi take out a light-yellow handkerchief embroidered with butterflies on both sides from his skirt, he smiled lightly and said, "Yun Yi has always wanted to return the property to its original owner, but unfortunately he couldn't find a chance. It just so happens that I can see you when I come to the banquet today. Princess……"

He handed over the handkerchief.

I was puzzled and said: "Return to the original owner?" Why don't I remember that I have such a handkerchief?
Zhou Yunyi smiled and said: "Two years ago, I went to taste tea in the tea shop opposite Xinghua Building. When I came out, I happened to meet the princess. Unfortunately, there were so many people that I couldn't salute the princess." Zhou Yunyi was a little shy when he said this, He continued: "Later when the crowd dispersed, the princess had already left, leaving only this square handkerchief."

When he said that, I was impressed.

Dong Tao also reminded me in a low voice: "Princess, this veil is indeed yours."

I was a little surprised, I didn't expect Zhou Yunyi to keep my handkerchief for so long, and I didn't expect Zhou Yunyi to see me outside the restaurant.In other words, he also saw me watching a play.

I coughed lightly and said, "That's right."

I gave Dongtao a wink, and Dongtao took the veil and silently stepped aside.

Zhou Yunyi said: "The property has been returned to its original owner, and Yun Yi can feel at ease." After finishing speaking, he saluted me again, and then bid farewell to me.

Dong Tao said: "Princess, Master Zhou really has a heart."

I glanced at the handkerchief in Dongtao's hand, and said, "It's true." But it's just a mere handkerchief, I'd have forgotten it if he didn't tell me.Zhou Yunyi is indeed a good person.

At this time, the night is approaching, and the night wind mixed with the fragrance of flowers blows, and my wine suddenly wakes up a bit.

I suddenly thought of my sons-in-law who died suddenly, and my heart felt a little heavy for no reason.The handkerchief that I had lost for several years came back, but unfortunately my sons-in-law never came back again.

(End of this chapter)