Li Huang

I gritted my teeth, no matter what, I have to go back, I want to find the real culprit who killed my father, uncover the mystery that once troubled me, or at least I have to stand upright in front of the world, so that I can have a chance , See Xi He again.

It was Brother Zhao who saw me in a daze, so he comforted: "No matter what, you have already taken the status of that palace man, so you can be regarded as God’s favor. As the saying goes, if you don’t die, you will have good luck. If you want to come, your future wishes will surely come true."

With sadness and disappointment in my eyes, it fell on Brother Zhao, leaving only a faint loneliness: "Really? Then I will borrow Brother Zhao's good words."

I was still thinking about the burial. Shen Xiyao has always been generous and generous, how could he do such a cruel thing? Suddenly, I thought of a question.

"Brother Zhao," I hurriedly called to Brother Zhao who was about to leave: "You said, the emperor's concubines who are about to die are all buried, what will you do after that?"

The palace will not allow a team of guards to guard an empty palace. If all the concubines in Fansi were given to death, then Fansi's guards would lose their function.

"I don't know yet. I'm waiting for the order from above." Brother Zhao also looked helpless. He looked at me and said in a sad tone: "Take advantage of the fact that we won't be sent to another place in a few days. Bureau. Otherwise, if you don’t get food, you can’t starve to death here?"

The fear in my heart came up, and I nodded, and suddenly it was like Brother Zhao bowed: "Brother Zhao, thank you for your care these days. I will remember my promises, and I hope you take care." I looked up. Tian, ​​smiled slightly: "As for me, I will definitely leave here."

Brother Zhao listened to my firm words and finally gave a "oh" before solemnly clasping his fist and saying, "Take care."

After that, he walked into the light of Chaoyang.

I held the bamboo basket tightly and tightly, trying to prevent my tears from gushing out because I was frightened by hearing that Shen Xiyao was about to die. All the people were buried. After a long while, when the sun enveloped my whole body and made my cold hands and feet With the warmth, I sniffed and walked back to the house.

In the next three days, Brother Zhao still managed to bring some food, enough for me to use for ten days. Over time, these foods will go bad. At the same time, I also know that their team of guards merged with the outer court guards and was responsible for patrolling several palaces. Although this is not fat, but much decent, it is a blessing in disguise.

After that, I could only guard the dozens of steamed buns and some pickles, waiting for the day when Yi Zhaorong thought of me and sent me to the clothing bureau. I firmly believe that after the first seven days, Yi Zhaorong will definitely fulfill his promise.

Sure enough, on the 8th day, Hui'er came to me in plain clothes with a sad face, only nodded at me, and stood at the door waiting for me. Her face was full of exhaustion, her eyes were red, and her complexion was haggard. She must have been extremely tired when she wanted to come to wait for Yi Zhaorong around for seven days.

I took the baggage and quickly walked to her side and whispered softly, "Miss Huier, you have worked hard."

Hui'er waved her hand, her tone was deeply tired: "The mother promised you, she must do it." Her footsteps were vain, and she didn't have any expression on her face due to days of fatigue. Just like that, I followed her. Behind him, step by step left the place where I lived for nearly a year.

After taking two steps, Hui'er finally stopped, panting and saying, "Xie Niang, if you are not in a hurry, can we rest for a while?"

I looked at her pale face and nodded: "Let's arrange it with Miss Huier."

Hui'er sat down on a big rock by the side. There was no one around at this time. Naturally, she ignored the palace rules, hung her head and took a nap with her eyes closed.

"These days, the girl has worked hard to serve Empress Zhaorong." I said softly.

"What's this? Anyway, some of our close ladies can take a break in shifts. The empress is hard work. She kneels in the Mingjing Hall every day and can't even rest. The emperor is sick again, and the empress is too anxious. It's fire." Hui'er's face was helpless and distressed, and in the end, it only turned into a deep sigh.

"After the first seven days yesterday, the palaces can go back to the palace to rest after dinner. The lady just lay down and remembered about you, so she asked me to take you to the clothing bureau early this morning." Hui Er glanced at me, a little dissatisfied , But still explained: "The empress wants me to tell you that she originally wanted to get the emperor’s oral or hand-to-hand decree to deal with you, so it’s justified to go to the Huanyi Bureau, but the queen mother collapsed, the emperor became sick again, She really couldn't see the emperor, and secondly, she couldn't speak to the emperor about such a thing. Fortunately, the emperor agreed before. The clothing bureau must be short of manpower these days. It will be easier for you to go in." She finished. , Couldn't help sighing with emotion: "The mother is too kind. It is said that such a thing will not be too late a few days later, sigh..." Then, the eyes looking at me were strange.

I can only respond with a very shallow smile: "The mother is compassionate, and I also ask the girl Huier to metabolize the mother to thank the mother. If there is a chance, the mother Xie will do my best to repay."

I think Yi Zhaorong must have also known Shen Xiyao's will. She also knows that if it is a few days later, I am afraid she won't have to bother with my request.

"But you are considered to be a big fate. If you hadn't met my wife, you must have been buried for the Queen Mother by now." Hui Er curled her lips and said with disdain.

I can only stand without talking.

Hui'er let out a "ahhhhhhh": "Poor those old palace people, so they lost their lives in vain."

I hurriedly made a silent gesture, and then said softly: "Miss Huier, they can accompany the empress dowager in the world of bliss. It is a blessing that others cannot cultivate."

Hui Er was about to refute, and suddenly thought that if what she had just said had been heard by others, she would at least be charged with injustice, she hurriedly looked around, and then looked at me with a little more alert and soft eyes: "I just lost my words."

I shook my head: "I didn't hear anything until now."

Hui'er let out a sigh of relief, and said with pity: "If it weren't for Yue Guiren who said that he had listened to the private discussion of the palace, the deceased concubines cursed the queen dowager, the emperor would not be angry and made such a will." Huier caressed her chest: "My wife also begged the emperor to let go of those concubines, but Yue Guiren said that those people staying in the cold palace are just the emperor's kindness, but they are all ominous people, and the queen mother will inevitably have trouble with them. The curse is related, if you keep it, I am afraid that the harmony of the harem will be damaged." Hui Er's eyes were bright: "But, she hasn't thought about it, those are human lives."

I couldn't hear a trace of emotion in my voice: "So, because of her words, the emperor has made a decree of burial?"

Huier nodded: "Everyone didn't expect it. However, Yue Guiren was also favored by the emperor before. It is normal for the emperor to listen to her." Huier paused and said softly, "My mother wanted to persuade. But Yue Guiren said that now the empress is also seriously ill. If the ominous people are kept, the empress will have something in case, can my mother bear it? My mother will not say anything anymore."

My body was trembling slightly, and my hands were squeezed tightly, as if only in this way could the hatred in my heart be suppressed. Haoyue, it turned out to be her, the design made my fate not count, and I was afraid that if the wind leaks, even those old people who are crazy or crazy or stupid will not let go. It's just that, Brother Zhao might be in danger.

I forcefully pressed down on my uneasiness, thinking that Brother Zhao was in the front court, Haoyue would inevitably be out of reach, and I would be able to avoid it.

"Niangniang has done her best." I responded to Hui'er: "It is also a blessing for me to meet Niang Niang Zhaorong."

Hui'er didn't speak any more, just staring at the gate of Fansi not far away, where there was no one left.

About a cup of tea, Huier recovered, stood up, patted her legs and said to me: "Let's go."

I followed her, trying to ignore the palace behind me. However, when I was about to turn, I finally couldn't help but look back. In the morning sun, the ruined palace was enveloped in golden light, and the golden bells on the eaves corners made a crisp "jingle" sound. Come.

My heart suddenly loosened, I looked at it again, and when I turned my feet, the palace was gone.

In front of me, is the broad palace road, guiding me to a new beginning.