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Chapter 31 Even if we meet again, we should not know each other (3)
Concubine Liu watched the lotus-picking dance, and one of the dancers was wearing a pink gauze dress, holding a pair of lotus flowers with two stalks in her hands, with a graceful posture.She was thinking that she could make a similar set of casual clothes in the coming year, and Shen Xiyao would definitely like it. When she raised her eyes and looked up, she saw the Empress Dowager smiling and admiring it, but the emperor went somewhere.

Shocked, Concubine Liu looked at the area where the family members of the dignitaries were sitting, and suddenly found that there was only one maidservant left beside Mrs. Ling Xiang.

In the side hall of Zichen Hall, Shen Xiyao sat beside the brazier warming his hands, while staring anxiously at the door.Throughout the performance, his peripheral vision kept falling on the figure behind Mrs. Ling.Although he could only see a rough figure due to the distance, that delicate and beautiful appearance was already engraved on his heart.Ever since Ling Xuewei got up to say something to his mother, his heart was in his throat. He was afraid that the performance in front of the palace would not be elegant enough, or that so many people would make her uncomfortable, so he had to return home early.Thinking of this, Shen Xiyao felt a little restless.Although, he didn't expect her to meet him at this official meeting, and he didn't want to stand in front of her for the first time as an emperor.Even if you just look at it from a distance, just look at it.

The Empress Dowager seemed to see the unnatural expression on his face, she glanced at him, and said calmly: "The wind is still a little bit stronger today, and the emperor's wind and cold are still recovering, why don't you go into the palace to warm up before you come out."

Shen Xiyao smiled as if he had received an amnesty, and led Zhang Dehai into the side hall.

"Go, see where Miss Ling's family has gone. Follow quietly. If she wants to go back home, pretend to meet her by chance, tell her that the lion dance is about to start, and ask her to watch it." Shen Xiyao was thinking of the worst possibility.

"Then..." Zhang Dehai hesitated for a while. After all, he only saw Ling Xuewei going out alone. If he was going back to the house, Mrs. Ling should let the accompanying maid accompany her. After thinking about it, she reminded: "Then if Miss Ling's Just going out to get some air?"

Shen Xiyao was taken aback for a moment, he really hadn't thought of this.She smiled and said: "Then quietly see where she went, and then come back and report to me."

Zhang Dehai said "No" and went down, leaving Shen Xiyao alone.

If she's just taking a breath, then can he see her?
Not long after, Zhang Dehai came back with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, Miss Ling's family went to the Imperial Garden, which is the 'Huochun' specially set up by the Empress Dowager."

Shen Xiyao nodded, rolled his eyes, and revealed a sly smile.

Ling Xuewei stood among the flowers, almost lingering, although the music played in front of the Zichen Palace could be faintly heard in her ears, and she remembered what her mother said when she came out not to delay too long, but she still couldn't bear to leave the spring scenery in this garden behind Charming, quiet and elegant, go back to the place where there is a lot of people.

Suddenly, there was a faint sound of the flute, and the music played could not be heard clearly at the moment, but it was beautiful and unspeakable.Ling Xuewei always liked the melody, so she couldn't help being attracted by the sound of the flute, and walked towards the depths of the imperial garden.

The sound of the flute came from far away, Ling Xuewei walked forward, and slowly heard the piece, it was "The Introduction to a Good Night" by the Yushan school, the sound of the flute was clear and distant, and it was also the strength of other families. The tenderness and sweetness of the beautiful scenery of the good night are perfectly interpreted.

Could it be him?Ling Xuewei's heart suddenly beat violently.She looked at the man that day from the gap in the bamboo grove, although she couldn't see clearly, she could clearly see the humbling and high-spirited posture.With such a bearing, he would not come from a common people's family.And that piece of high-quality jade pendant showed that the owner must have a good background.

It must be him, Ling Xuewei thought, all the dignitaries in the court were invited today, and even the governor who has been stationed abroad has returned.He was not found in the high-ranking officials in Beijing, and his father also said that he might be the family members of the ministers sent out.If it was true what his father said, then it would not be surprising that he came today.

Those who can play that kind of music must be indifferent to fame and fortune, and don't like the bustling, so they come out, and just sit here for a while, just like yourself.

Along the bluestone road at the foot, the flowers and trees on both sides are gradually no longer decorated with prickly flowers, and gradually show the winter scenery in the imperial garden.Although the flowers are withered in winter and the north wind is bleak.However, many evergreen pines, cypresses and holly are planted in the imperial garden, and there are rockeries and rocks to decorate. Although it is not a prosperous scenic spot, it is also a grand and lofty artistic conception.In addition to the snow that was deliberately not swept away, there is still a bit of charm of thousands of trees and pear blossoms.

The sound of the flute was melodious and approaching. Ling Xuewei went to find out with all her heart, but she didn't pay attention to the unmelted residual snow on the ground under her feet. She stepped on a piece of residual ice and lost her center of gravity. "Oops" and fell to the ground.

Shen Xiyao, who was quietly following her not far behind, was so startled that he almost walked out.

Fortunately, it didn't fall hard, after all, the winter clothes were heavy, Ling Xuewei rubbed her feet and stood up, and moved a few times, so she shouldn't be injured.She stretched out her hand and patted the residual snow on her clothes, brushed her loose hair bun, stroked her heart and smiled faintly.Keep going.

Only then did Shen Xiyao's heart return to its place, but Zhang Dehai behind him was sweating profusely.

The sound of the flute is getting closer and closer, it seems to be behind a rockery in front.Then "Good Night Introduction" also played to the end, leaving only the last paragraph.

"I knew you were here." There was a delicate smile, and there was the jingling of the rings of the dress.The sound of the flute also stopped abruptly.

Ling Xuewei stopped and stood silently behind a boulder.Some inexplicable sadness.

"I know you don't like the excitement, so I know you're here. But it's so easy to come back once, so I have to see it anyway. I heard that the lion dance is the best in the country. You are hiding here, aren't you?" It's a pity that the emperor has expressed his kindness." The woman's voice was very pleasant, and her appearance must be extraordinary.Speaking of laughing, you can also tell the hearty and generous demeanor of this woman.

The flute player over there should have smiled faintly and said nothing, then he heard the woman's voice again: "What are you laughing at, I came here specially to look for you, and I even gave up watching the boy's juggling show. .” With a slightly coquettish tone: “Let’s go, the lion dance will start soon.”

The sound of footsteps gradually faded away, Ling Xuewei took a deep breath and turned out of the boulder, only to see a pool of clear water flowing between the sky and the earth, behind the dense branches a graceful woman in cherry red palace attire grabbed a handsome man in ocher clothes, and gradually Gone.

Ling Xuewei looked at the pair of backs, her heart sank suddenly, she touched a jade pendant on her waist, and laughed at herself again.

The woman said that the lion dance was about to start, and she had been out for a long time, and her mother must be anxious, so she had to go back quickly.

Ling Xuewei thought about it, but when she came, she just followed the sound of the flute and didn't care about the way she came. Only when she turned around did she realize that there are many roads in the imperial garden, and she couldn't remember which one she came from.And there was no one in the palace who asked around, and she didn't know if she had broken into the forbidden area of ​​the harem that she shouldn't have entered, so what to do.

Just as I was in a hurry, I saw a man in front of me with the pattern of Tuanfu embroidered in the color of the river, wearing a square mountain crown, walking towards here with his head down.

Ling Xuewei was overjoyed, seeing that she was dressed as an eunuch in the palace, she happened to ask for directions.

"My father-in-law, how can I get to Zichen Palace from here?" Ling Xuewei asked with a smile.

The person in front of him didn't look up, he seemed to be taken aback for a moment, and then replied: "May I ask you?" His voice was not as shrill as that of ordinary eunuchs.

"I'm going out to get some air. I don't want to get lost, so I ask my father-in-law for advice." Ling Xuewei replied.

"Oh, this way. But there are many forks in the road. If this young lady doesn't mind, how about I guide you?" the eunuch said.

"It's so good, but I don't know if it will delay my father-in-law's time."

"Miss, don't worry, I won't. This way please, miss." The eunuch turned around and led Ling Xuewei to the way she came.

Hiding behind a clump of holly, Zhang Dehai laughed "hehe".

In front, Shen Xiyao in eunuch costume was guiding Ling Xuewei away.

Along the way, Shen Xiyao walked half a step behind Ling Xuewei with his head down, not saying a word, for fear that the spy voice he had put on would show flaws.Zhang Dehai followed from a distance to prepare for any eventuality, and was also dripping with sweat.

After all, Ling Xuewei did not leave the court. Although the guide was an eunuch in the palace, it was inconvenient to say too much, and she felt that it was impolite for her to get lost in the palace. Fortunately, she did not go to any place she should not go. When asked whose family member she was, she was only ashamed.Ling Xuewei also walked silently along the way, remembering the way she came from, thinking about the sound of the flute just now, her heart beating non-stop.

Shen Xiyao was by her side, with a faint fragrance on the tip of his nose. He cautiously raised his head and looked at the beautiful woman in front of him. The Ling Xuewei Shen Xiyao saw in the past were all in plain clothes, and the colors were so soft and soft, and he had never More decoration, less makeup.But today, because he was going to the palace for an audience, he naturally put on a lot of make-up according to the rules.The rose-red court gown with gold and silver silk and butterfly embroidered patterns made the person in front of me magnificent and elegant, dignified and magnificent, and her bearing and demeanor were not inferior to any concubine or princess, showing the style of everyone.Like the golden silk inlaid with gemstones on the jet-black hair, the hairpin with a jade rabbit holding fairy grass hangs down a fine golden tassel, which swayed slightly as she walked, adding to the fragrance of the fragrant and jade-carved appearance.And those bright eyes, although she was looking forward all the time, but there was a bit of embarrassment and embarrassment inside, showing her innocence and loveliness.

Shen Xiyao looked at it, a little bewildered, wishing that time would stop forever at this moment, what three thousand in the harem, what ninety-five rulers, what country and society, he only wants her, as long as she is enough.

Turning around a clump of sparse branches, there is a winding gravel path in front of you, but you can vaguely see the red willows and green flowers not far away, full of "spring". Ling Xuewei recalled the road when she woke up, and she couldn't help showing a bright smile. Shen Xiyao was stunned , I saw Ling Xuewei stopped and turned around.

Shen Xiyao hurriedly lowered her head even lower, looking at the pair of soap boots on her feet, she suddenly became flustered.

"Elder-in-law, I know the way, so I won't bother you." Ling Xuewei expressed gratitude in her voice.Afterwards, a slender hand stretched out, and it was a piece of silver: "Thank you, thank you."

Shen Xiyao was stunned for a moment, not sure whether to pick it up or not, all he knew was that she didn't need him to lead the way, and now that he was a eunuch, he naturally couldn't force her to take her to the venue, and he couldn't go, he had to rush back and change his clothes, It's been a long time since he "rested".However, it was a pity that the good time was so short.

"This is what I should do. You don't have to be polite, Miss." He took a step back, avoiding the glaring silver pair and said, "If Miss recognizes the way, please be careful." Then he stood aside and said no more.

Although Ling Xuewei entered the palace for the first time, she felt that the "father-in-law" in front of her was a little strange, but she couldn't tell.Without thinking too much, she smiled slightly: "Thank you very much." She turned around and was about to leave.

"Miss," Shen Xiyao suddenly called out, looking at the back of her who was about to go away.

"What's the matter?" Ling Xuewei turned around gently.

"Your cloak." Shen Xiyao helped Ling Xuewei hold the cloak before, only then did she remember it, took a step forward, but still didn't dare to raise her head, and slowly handed it over: "It's cool and windy, Miss, you'd better put it on."

A look of surprise flashed in Ling Xuewei's eyes, and she smiled in an instant: "Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me." She took the cloak and put it on before leaving.

Shen Xiyao stood on the spot, watching the white figure disappear into the clusters of flowers, closed his eyes, and slowly walked towards a bed of orchids.

Zhang Dehai followed behind him, not daring to speak loudly, only to see the emperor leaning down, picking out a clump of orchids that looked like real ones, and smiling slightly.

(End of this chapter)