Yijuan cloud

Chapter 17

After closing the door, it suddenly became quiet. There was only the matchmaker and two little maids in the house. I felt relaxed and gradually woke up.

While the matchmaker explained the next steps to Cao Yingshan with a smile, my mind was thinking quickly.

The person I saved that day was actually King Yi!

We had just welcomed the bride to the church, and I stood beside Cao Yingshan all the time. Although there were many people and noisy people, if he recognized me, he would definitely react.

When he looked at Cao Yingshan, he also glanced at me, but his expression was clearly one of disrecognition.

Also, when I went to see him with Xing'er that day, he was so angry that he couldn't even move his eyes. How could he still recognize someone?

I sighed to myself, this is fine.

The palace is not as good as the Cao family. I am the concubine's maid, and as soon as I arrive, I become the prince's former savior. What do others think?Why bother with one more thing?

What's more, Aunt Xue almost arranged a secret marriage between him and Lin Se... Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel scared, a layer of sweat broke out on my back, and I quickly warned myself not to think too much.

But I still can’t help but think about it.

He is a prince. With such a distinguished status, why did he delay his return to Beijing for a year?

Could it be that his injuries worsened after he left the hospital?

I secretly guessed that was probably the case.Otherwise, as long as he can walk and run, he only needs to go to the Yamen for help, and local courtiers will escort him back to Beijing.

Thinking like this, another thing came to mind, and my heart skipped a beat, that short knife!I'm still holding his knife!
After listening to the matchmaker's explanation, Cao Yingshan ordered her and the two maids to guard outside, leaving me alone to serve.

As soon as they left, Cao Yingshan pulled off her hijab and looked around.

I said anxiously: "This is something we have to wait for the prince to provoke."

She simply stood up, walked to the Eight Immortals table, drank tea and snacks, and invited me to eat, saying: "This is what the matchmaker said, do you really think that King Yi will come to my place tonight? I am the side room, tonight It's not my turn yet. My mother told me to be prepared to sit alone all night. Oh, I'm not that stupid. Let's close the door and eat and drink enough to sleep."

Hearing what she said, I thought she was right, so I smiled and said, "It's still early, so I'd better make a show of it first, and wait until everyone else is asleep before relaxing."

Cao Yingshan waved her hand towards me and sighed: "I'm too tired to care."

"Then I'll bolt the door."

As soon as I walked to the door, King Yi pushed open the door and walked in. I quickly leaned down and saluted, and he walked straight into the house.

Cao Yingshan was also surprised. She stood up in shock and was stunned for a while before saluting him.

King Yi smiled and helped Cao Yingshan up and said, "Everyone, get up!" He smiled and said to Cao Yingshan, "Are you tired? There were many guests outside, so we just dispersed."

Cao Yingshan shook her head and said hesitantly: "I'm not tired."

At this time, several maids and matchmakers came to serve. The matchmaker smiled and said: "Why are the newlyweds standing? Come and sit on the bed, it's time to spread the tent!"

I hurriedly went over with another maid from the palace and helped the two of them sit down. The other maid tossed flowers and fruits into the tent from a distance, drank and exchanged cups... and performed the rituals according to the customs.

After the ceremony, I and all the maids left.

Standing outside the corridor in the night breeze, I was still full of doubts. Am I going to rest in Cao Yingshan's room?

Before I could finish the thought, the door opened and King Yi walked out slowly. I hurriedly bowed and saluted.His red wedding robe passed before his eyes, and a smell of wine mixed with a faint fragrance came over him. Soon, he heard his gentle voice saying: "Have a good time serving your young lady and have a rest."

"Yes." I responded, and when I looked up again, I saw that his figure had disappeared deep into the corridor.

A row of red lanterns on the eaves reflected the flat and smooth floor tiles, which were all red. He was wearing red again, as if his whole body had melted into it, which was completely unreal.

A strong gust of wind blew, and I came to my senses and hurriedly returned to the house.

After closing the door tightly, Cao Yingshan said curiously: "He is very thoughtful and actually wants to come to my place first to go through the motions."

I said: "The prince seems to be a very nice person, he treats others politely, and he seems to have a good temper. According to the rules, although he is going to rest at the princess's place tonight, he made a special trip to the lady's place. He clearly values ​​you, the lady."

Cao Yingshan held her chin with one hand, fiddled with the wedding candles on the table, nodded slightly, remained silent for a while, and said, "So what?" She clearly wanted to say something more, but she only took a deep breath.

I knew that she thought of Mr. Fan again, and said softly: "It's getting late. Miss, please rest."

After waiting for Cao Yingshan to go to bed, I gave instructions to the maid who was keeping watch and returned to my room.

My box was quietly placed on the ground. Although it was locked, I hurried over to open it and take a look.

Finally, I found the short knife wrapped in red silk at the bottom of the box.

Without opening it, I remembered its appearance. I quietly held it in my hand and looked at it for a while, then put it back on the bottom of the box and locked it.

I slept half-awake all night, woke up before dawn, freshly washed myself, and together with Hui Xin, who came with me to marry me, and the two maids from the prince's house, we helped Cao Yingshan get up and dress up.

I found a crimson dress for her, and while I was helping her get dressed, I saw that everyone else was busy, so I whispered in Cao Yingshan's ear: "Today is the first time I meet the princess, and I want to serve tea. Miss, please Make the rules right.”

She chuckled lightly and said, "Do I still need you to teach me this? I only think of her as the second Mrs. Cao!"

Not long after returning from breakfast, I was sitting with Cao Yingshan under the pavilion in the courtyard.

A little maid brought a plate of steamed sugar cakes and said that the prince saw that Master Cao liked to eat, so he asked the kitchen to make new ones and bring them as a snack.

After the little maid left, Cao Yingshan and I looked at each other and both sighed that King Yi was so attentive.

Cao Yingshan picked up a piece and ate it, and said, "The princess looks gentle and kind, and the prince is also a nice person. I think it won't be a hard time for us to be together."

I smiled and said, "That's not true."

In the evening, just after dinner, King Yi came.

We maids hurriedly cleared the table and brought tea. King Yi sat down and chatted with Cao Yingshan with a smile.

After a while, I realized that I was going to rest here tonight, and I was busy preparing things for bathing.

After closing the door, Huixin and I walked to the steps of the corridor and sat down.

Huixin said: "Our prince treats the young lady very well."

I held my chin and looked at the flowers and trees in the yard, and secretly sighed in my heart that although Cao Yingshan was a concubine, her life had been smooth. Even though the person she married was not the one I loved, she was still a beloved one.

Just as he was thinking about it, a maid hurried over and said, "Where is the prince? The princess stepped on a stone in the courtyard and sprained her foot!"

(End of this chapter)