Chapter 74
Seeing that grandson Zhentian asked everyone what was on their minds, grandson Zhenhai and grandson Zhentao couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.

Lowering his eyes slightly, Changsun Jingrong nodded and said: "That's true. Maybe in two days, my daughter will enter the palace to serve the empress."

It turned out that this matter was actually true...

The eldest-grandson brothers felt their eyes go dark for a while, thinking that their plans for many years would be wiped out in just one day, and almost suffocated to spit out a mouthful of old blood.

The eldest Sun Zhentian and Bai Qinghua were full of joy, thinking that their team would finally have a day to be proud of!

And here, the identity of Aunt Jiao is also quite embarrassing.In the past, she used to bully her eldest grandson Jingrong's mother and daughter with her aggressive temper. After her eldest grandson Jingrong fell into the water, she was forced to restrain herself due to her eldest grandson Jingrong's fierce aura. Later, she had to rely on her eldest grandson Jingrong's breath live.But now, the eldest grandson Jingrong has actually entered the palace as an official, which is really eye-catching.For their mother and daughter, this can be a sword or honey, it all depends on how the eldest grandson Jingrong chooses.Knowing this situation in her heart, Aunt Jiao naturally tried to please her in every possible way, and said flattering words with a smile on her face.

"Oh, how lucky is our eldest grandson's family to be able to produce such a talent as Jingrong! Jingrong, the future will be beautiful, don't forget about our own family!"

Changsun Jingrong had been busy all day, and after returning home, he really didn't want to make false claims with these people, so he raised his eyebrows and looked at Changsun Zhentian, and asked, "Daddy, my daughter is a little tired, can I go back and rest?"

"Ah? Oh, since you're tired, go back to your room and rest." Changsun Zhentian was stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "Come out after you have rested. To celebrate your entry into the palace as an official, our family We specially prepared a dinner party, so you must attend it!"

"Father, the appearance of your daughter entering the palace is beautiful, but if she is not careful, she will lose her life. Thinking about it this way, is it really a happy event?" Changsun Jingrong frowned slightly, and said, "It is indeed a matter of the Glory family to be able to enter the palace. , then everyone, let’s celebrate, my daughter needs to rest well, and accumulate strength for the future’s hard work!”

Seeing the back of Changsun Jingrong going away resolutely, everyone couldn't help but look at each other. After a while, Changsun Zhenhai was the first to get angry, and said, "Hmph, this hasn't happened yet, and he has already started to have an official temper!? Such Relatives, we can't afford it! Third child, let's go!"

"Brother, Jingrong must be tired today, that's why she is like this, don't be as knowledgeable as a child." The eldest grandson Zhentian smiled for the eldest grandson Jingrong while accompanying him.But even so, Changsun Zhenhai didn't let go of his anger. He shook off his robe and left angrily.

Seeing that the scene had turned cold, Aunt Jiao said, "This child, everyone wants to celebrate her happily, so why show us your face! These are her elders!!"

"Okay, you don't know about Jingrong and her suffering, so don't mix it up!" Changsun Zhentian reprimanded Aunt Jiao, "Take care of your own daughter first!"

Pulling her handkerchief, Aunt Jiao's eyes turned red, she turned around and took her maid back to the yard.

Seeing what was originally a happy event turn into the current scene, Bai Qinghua suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.

Now that she has become a female official, Changsun Jingrong has a new title. In the harem, all the maids who see her will call her Changsun Shangshi.

After a sleepless night, Changsun Jingrong accepted his new identity, thinking that since the status quo could not be changed within a period of time, he would let nature take its course.And during this period, she will find a way to get rid of the shackles of her identity, or pave the way for the future, so that the road to freedom in the future will be smoother.

However, the status of eldest grandson Jingrong is quite embarrassing. Although she is a sixth-rank female official, Han Wanxin only needs her when she needs to attend important occasions. On weekdays, eldest grandson Jingrong hangs around in the clothing bureau, doing nothing.And since the eldest grandson Jingrong entered the palace again, Han Wanxin has not summoned her, and there is no news about the empress dowager, which made the eldest grandson Jingrong have to speculate.

Fortunately, the maids in the palace did not look down on the eldest grandson Jingrong because of this, and when they saw her, their attitude was still docile.

One day, Changsun Jingrong went through all the fabrics in the Shangyi Bureau, and then sat boredly in the tea pavilion, counting the birds playing on the branches.

"The sun is so bright today, wouldn't it be a pity to sit here in a daze? Come enjoy the flowers with me!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from the ear, causing Changsun Jingrong to narrow his eyes, then turned his head, and saw that Sima Xukong was the only one, so he turned back and said, "No!"

Walking a few steps to the opposite of Changsun Jingrong, he sat down. Sima Xukong continued to lobby unwillingly: "The place I want to take you to is really beautiful, and most people can't appreciate it. Even the emperor can't see it." I don’t know that place, but I discovered it by accident. You and I can go and have a look, if it’s not beautiful, you can do whatever you want!”

After talking, Sima Xukong saw that Sun Jingrong was still unmoved, so he simply moved closer to her and said, "Don't be so cold, if you see the beautiful scenery, you will definitely not It will look like this now, believe it or not?"

Seeing that Sima Xukong was too close, Changsun Jingrong was afraid that people passing by would misunderstand, so he said helplessly: "Okay, okay, go as soon as you go. But let me tell you in advance that if the scenery is really boring, you are not allowed to pester me any more in the future." Follow me!"

"Don't worry, I'll do what I say!" As he spoke, Sima Xukong showed a childish and satisfied smile.

"Don't smirk, tell me where that place is, I don't want to go with you, if someone sees it, it will cause rumors."

Sima Xukong just put on a smile all over his cheeks, he couldn't help but collapsed, and said: "You don't want to have anything to do with me so much?"

"You are a prince, and I'm just a little female official whose name doesn't match the name. Do you think it's appropriate to stand together?" Changsun Jingrong asked Sima Xukong back, "If you don't want me to get into unnecessary trouble, Just do as I say."

Cursing his lips, Sima Xukong stood up and said, "Well, since you ask so, I can't bear to refuse. But the place is relatively remote, and you've only entered the palace not long ago, so it's easy to get lost."

"As long as the prince's description is accurate enough, I will not get lost."

Seeing Changsun Jingrong's insistence, Sima Xukong had no choice but to say: "Well, after a while, you go out from here and turn right when you see a lotus pond, and then turn left when you see a bamboo forest. If you go to the end of the trail, you will come to a dirt bag, and I will wait for you there. After that, the road is remote and there are no people at all, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

"I know, you go first."

"Okay!" Sima Xukong turned around excitedly and left, but after walking a few steps, he realized that Changsun Jingrong was clearly ordering himself!He couldn't help looking back at her aggrieved, and cast a resentful look.

Changsun Jingrong was baffled by Sima Xukong's aggrieved eyes. After waiting for a while, he started to follow.

According to Sima Xukong's description, Changsun Jingrong easily found the inconspicuous earth bag, and also saw the man in the blue robe and the gold-patterned robe looking at him with a smile.

"This man, his face changes really fast."

Changsun Jingrong muttered something before walking over slowly.

"The road ahead is not easy, hold my hand."

Looking at a generous palm stretched out in front of him, Changsun Jingrong went straight around him, lifted his skirt slightly, and said: "I am not a weak person, if you can't go on this road, then just be a prisoner." Forget the bird in the cage!"

Looking at the stubborn back of his eldest grandson Jingrong, Sima Xukong smiled helplessly and dotingly.

However, although Changsun Jingrong was stubborn, he had to admit from the bottom of his heart that this road was really not something ordinary people could go on! !
After crossing the mountain bag, there is a narrow and long valley behind. Not only are the double walls slippery, but the feet are also full of river water, and you will fall if you don't pay attention.Even though the eldest grandson Jingrong was so cautious, he was supported by Sima Xukong from behind two or three times, so he didn't fall into a mess.

And just when Changsun Jingrong wondered in his heart whether Sima Xukong was torturing himself on purpose, the front of him suddenly became brighter, and the hot sun rushed towards his face, making people unable to open their eyes.

Standing on the flat ground, Changsun Jingrong stretched out his hand to block the sunlight, feeling better, but after blinking, he realized that it was Sima Xukong standing in front of him, blocking the sunlight.

Sima Xukong turned his head and smiled, and said, "Although the road ahead is easier, you should follow me."

At this moment, Changsun Jingrong had an illusion, as if the cynical man in front of him was worth relying on.And at this moment of divine effort, Sima Xukong had already grasped Changsun Jingrong's hand and held it firmly in his palm.

In Changsun Jingrong's consciousness, only Xu Zizheng held her hand, but that was many years ago, and she only remembered the deer bumping in her heart at that time, looking like a young girl in Huaichun.And Sima Xukong's palm has a kind of warm power, dry and comfortable, giving people stability through warmth, it seems that under his guidance, they will calm down.

Perhaps because she has been independent for too long, Changsun Jingrong is suddenly obsessed with this kind of peace, the feeling of not needing to think about anything, although a voice in her heart told her that it would be dangerous to go on like this, but she wanted to be weak for a moment, anyway, she would not Someone will know.

After an unknown amount of time, the two gradually walked into a sea of ​​flowers.Although there are some unknown little flowers all over her body, they are all grounded, which also gives people a sense of shock.

Seeing that the eldest grandson Jingrong didn't speak, but just looked around quietly, Sima Xukong couldn't help but said triumphantly: "How about it, isn't this scenery pretty good!"

Nodding silently, Changsun Jingrong said, "Well, it's really beautiful."

"However, this is not the place I want to take you to." Sima Xukong said with a smile, "See that stream in front? We will cross the stream and we will reach our destination."

Is there a more beautiful view than this?Changsun Jingrong looked at Sima Xukong suspiciously, while the latter continued to hold her hand and ran out quickly.

In the continuous sea of ​​flowers, dancing gently, with delicate flower branches passing by, everything is as beautiful as a dream.Stretching out the other arm, Changsun Jingrong had a carefree feeling that he had never had before.

"Look, it's here!"

When Changsun Jingrong was still immersed in the beautiful scenery, Sima Xukong suddenly stopped, pointed in front of him, turned around to look at Changsun Jingrong, and smiled.

Walking a few steps forward in a trance, Changsun Jingrong stood there, looking at the faint flower valley in front of him, the gurgling stream, and the chirping of birds echoing in his ears, which was quiet and magnificent.

"I never thought that there would be such a paradise in this bloody palace. How did you find it here?"

Standing side by side with Changsun Jingrong, Sima Xukong folded something and said with a smile: "When I was young, because of my status as mother and concubine, I was the least favored among the princes, and my brothers didn't like it either." Playing with me and often bullying me. Once, my brother Sanhuang, who is now the emperor's father, found a hunting dog to chase me. In order to save my life, I kept running, and finally came here without knowing how to get around. And the dog The stupid dog was stuck outside, and I scared it away with a stone from inside. Although he was injured, it was worth the pain to find the beautiful scenery in front of him."

After saying these words, Sima Xu suddenly had a grasshopper in his empty hand, handed it to Changsun Jingrong, and said with a smile: "This is for you!"

Silently looking at the grasshopper in front of him, Changsun Jingrong curled the corner of his lower lip and said, "It's really ugly."

"I haven't done it for many years. It's inevitable that I will be unfamiliar. It's better than nothing, so don't hold it against me."

Changsun Jingrong leaned over and grabbed some grass, and deftly flipped the blades of grass with his fingers. After a while, a lifelike grasshopper hung on Changsun Jingrong's fingertips.

Looking at Sima Xukong proudly, Changsun Jingrong said: "I haven't done it for many years, it's a matter of craftsmanship."

Scratching the back of his head in embarrassment, Sima Xukong brought the two grasshoppers together, and suddenly laughed, "It looks like a couple!"

"Where did the pair of grasshoppers come from? Do you think they are mandarin ducks?" Changsun Jingrong shook his head amusedly, then walked to a osmanthus tree, stood on tiptoe, and hung it on the branch.

"Why did you hang the grasshopper here?"

While tying the knot, Changsun Jingrong said, "They belong to the grass, so it's good to stay here."

His black eyes stared at Changsun Jingrong for a moment, Sima Xukong strode over, hung the grasshopper in his hand on the branch, looked sideways at Changsun Jingrong with a smile, and said, "It stays here alone. It’s too lonely, let’s give it a companion, and it’s good to talk with it.”

Looking at the bright eyes close at hand, Changsun Jingrong seemed to be slowly attracted by them, and his heart throbbed.And at this very moment, Changsun Jingrong immediately came to her senses. She turned her head and said in a muffled voice, "It's just a doll, it doesn't need to have feelings at all."

"It's not that they don't have feelings, but they are suppressed by you!" Sima Xukong couldn't help but said anxiously when he saw that Sun Jingrong was avoiding him, "Why can't you open your heart?"

"Because there will be no burial place for death!" In his eyes, calmness and indifference were restored, Changsun Jingrong looked straight at Sima Xukong and said, "I will not foolishly set up a bondage for myself!"

Seeing Sun Jingrong's fierce words, Sima Xukong couldn't help but secretly sighed, thinking that this woman is really stubborn, and even in such a poetic scene, she couldn't influence her.Taking a deep breath, Sima Xukong said kindly: "Okay, let's not talk about this. I guess, you are not having a good time in the palace these days, but you don't have to worry about someone bullying you, I have already taken care of it." Now, someone will help you secretly and prevent you from suffering. I also know that you don't like your current status, but there is no way, who let the Empress Dowager play your idea? After this period of time, they Gradually forget you, I will find a way to send you out of the palace."

"Wait, what did you just say?"

Looking at the frowning eldest grandson Jingrong, Sima Xukong didn't know what he said was wrong, so he asked cautiously: "Which... are you referring to?"

With narrowed eyes, Changsun Jingrong asked coldly, "Who did you say you took care of?"

"There is no one else, just the chief eunuchs, female officials, etc. in the palace." Sima Xukong didn't know how to offend the eldest grandson Jingrong by doing this, and hesitated, "I know you don't like publicity, so I didn't go to the emperor, the empress dowager, etc." You can rest assured about the Empress Dowager."

"Don't worry? How can you make me feel at ease!" Changsun Jingrong rubbed his forehead, closed his eyes and said, "No wonder the queen and the empress dowager haven't summoned me. It turns out that they already knew about your little tricks behind your back, so they must have thought I was I'm an accomplice with you, don't trust me anymore."

"I don't think I have any trouble with the Han family, so why are those two guarding against me?" Sima Xu said righteously, "The women in the palace are fickle, so you don't have to take the promise they made to you to heart at all. .”

Looking sideways at Sima Xukong, Changsun Jingrong frowned and said: "You don't have to suffer here, of course it's fine. But I still have to live on the breath of others, how can I not mind? In the future, you should come here less me!"

"What's wrong with having me protect you?" Sima Xukong said unconvinced, "Even if you look at my identity, I can save you a lot of trouble."

"I originally wanted to wait for the empress dowager's enthusiasm for me to fade, so I would look for an opportunity to leave the palace. But now that they see that I can restrain you, and find that I have other uses, can they just forget me?" ? In that case, did you miss my business!"

Shrugging his shoulders indifferently, Sima Xukong said: "What's the difficulty? As long as I ask the emperor to ask you to come here, you can walk out of the palace at any time. It depends on whether you agree with me or not. "

Staring at Sima Xukong with a playful smile, Changsun Jingrong said, "Do you think there are not enough rumors about me? In this way, how can I do business in the future?"

(End of this chapter)

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