Thin Mei·Love Fragrance Quilt

Chapter 117

Jin Qi saw that his feet were clearly heading towards the lotus pond, and hurriedly rushed forward to lead the way, and said with a smile: "I probably heard something about it, and I'm not happy?"

Tang Tianxiao said disconsolately: "I seem to be the one who is most unhappy, right? When did the wind and rain hit her again? I don't know what Yayi said to her again in the afternoon."

Jin Qidao: "I've also asked about this. It's just some gossip, the customs of the north and the south, the clothes, the concubine Shu opened the box, and took out many strange things she brought over to enjoy with Mrs. Yu. Before leaving I picked Madam Yu's favorites and gave them a lot, and I think Madam Yu will return to the palace the next day. The sister's handkerchief should be handed over."

"Didn't you mention me?"

"It seems... no. After hearing about Concubine Yuwen, Mrs. Yu once comforted Concubine Ke Shu, saying that the emperor will not let anyone harm her this time."

"Oh, Yayi..."

His footsteps slowed down, and he smiled wryly, "She is understanding. In fact, it's better to be stupid."

I don't know if Ke Qianmei is stupid or smart.

When he was led to the Hongye Pavilion by the lotus pond by the little servant who was looking for the way ahead, he saw Nuannuan, Xiaona, Xiang'er and others were all in the pavilion, looking helplessly at the water, and only turned back when Tang Tianxiao came closer Come on, hurry up and pick me up.

Tang Tianxiao said: "Let's all be flat! Where's Concubine Shu?"

Several people pointed to the lotus pond.

At this time, the lotus is just blooming, accompanied by the dense water vapor and the fresh breath of the lotus leaves, and the pleasant fragrance is all around.

Standing in the pavilion and looking into the pool, the moonlight is like water, the star river is bright and light, the emerald green pavilion is like jasper, and the flower cups curl up like red makeup, standing gracefully, Lingbo finishing makeup, covering most of the lake surface with lush greenery.

Tang Tianxiao stared intently for a long time before he saw a small lotus picking boat among the green leaves and red flowers.

The small boat floated in the water casually, undulating and rippling slightly with the night wind, and there was a kind of artistic conception of "a wild crossing without a boat on its own".

Xiang'er pointed it out to him: "It's on the boat. After seeing off Mrs. Yu, Concubine Shu said she wanted to watch the moon on the lake, so she got on the boat alone, and it was far away in one row. We are not allowed to follow."

Since I was looking at the moon, I was probably lying on my back in the boat, no wonder I couldn't see her figure.

Tang Tianxiao murmured: "Most northerners are landlubbers, isn't she afraid of falling into the water and drowning?"

Tao Zi said: "That's not it. That's why Mr. Chen called several servants who know water, and quietly hid in the reeds over there, just in case something happens."

Tang Tianxiao supported the railing, and called in the direction of the boat: "Qianmei, I'm here, come quickly."

He called it twice, but nothing happened.

When he was wondering if she had fallen asleep, a sleeve was raised in the jasper-like lotus leaf, and the plain white silk gauze was rippling in the mist, as if it was nothing.

But Qianmei's voice was extraordinarily clear like the sound of water in that unreal ethereal, calm and pleasant to the ear.

She said: "I won't go. Tianxiao, come here."

This time, knowing that many palace people were present, she also unabashedly recalled Tang Tianxiao's name, naturally resenting her husband for acting like a baby in an ordinary couple.

Tang Tianxiao hesitated for a moment, then turned his head and asked, "Is there any boat?"

Jin Qidao: "Yes, yes. But..."

Tang Tianxiao waved his sleeves impatiently and said, "Come on."

Jin Qi agreed, and when he was busy making preparations, Tang Tianxiao raised his eyes to look at the inscription on the pavilion, and his eyes softened a lot.

"Why is the running water so fast, the deep palace is full of leisure. Thank you Hongye for your kindness, so that you can go to the world."

During the reign of Emperor Dezong of the former dynasty, a court lady inscribed this poem on the red leaves, put them in a pool of water, and flowed out of the palace along the imperial ditch. Putting it down from the upper reaches of Yugou, although the poems did not fall into the hands of the palace people that day, they spread in the palace.Dezong was also a refined emperor. Hearing about this, he found out the palace servants, gave them to the scholars, and made them a happy folk couple.

To commemorate this good story, later generations renamed the small pavilion near the water as Hongye Pavilion.

Palace people who miss their parents and relatives, or yearn for the harmony of folk couples, often stand here for a long time, hoping to take advantage of the luck of this gifted man and beautiful woman.

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After a while, a boat lady rowed a small boat, but it was bigger than Ke Qianmei's, followed by two servants who could swim, and carefully helped Tang Tianxiao onto the boat.

Along the way, the sound of water dripping, the sound of wind pattering, the bright moon shines brightly, the clear river reflects together, the outside and inside are clear, like people walking on the water are reflected transparently, and the liver and gallbladder are as clean as ice and snow.

Sure enough, it is a good time and a good place to enjoy the lotus in midsummer.

But Tang Tianxiao had no intention of admiring the beautiful scenery, he just tightened his grip on the side of the boat and frowned.

When he was in front of the Keqian Meizhou, he clung to the side of her boat and said with a smile: "It's the middle of the night, you're still being naughty! Come on this boat, let's go back to the palace and sleep first! Seeing that it's almost four o'clock, I'm still waiting for you!" Planning to go to court!"

But Qianmei sat up, her long-loose hair bun was scattered like a waterfall, and it was as black as the night; she was dressed in a plain white gauze dress as thin as a cicada's wings, as elegant and graceful as a cage of smoke.

She shook his hand and tugged at him, coquettishly said: "What court are you going to? Come and watch the moon with me."

Tang Tianxiao hesitated for a while, but Qianmei's hands had been strengthened, and she said sullenly: "Aren't you coming? Are you not coming?"

Tang Tianxiao smiled wryly, and asked the servant to hold the two small boats close together, and bent over to step onto her small boat, but her calf twitched a little, so she hurriedly supported the side of the boat and sat firmly, waiting for the violently shaking boat to slowly stabilize.

But Qianmei grabbed his arm, closed her eyelashes, leaned against his chest, and sighed: "Actually, I just want the two of us to be together quietly."

Tang Tianxiao was silent, and waved his hand to order the boat lady to row the small boat he was in, before he took her into his arms and kissed her forehead lightly, but the other hand was still tightly clasping the side of the boat.

But Qianmei felt that his body was extremely tense, not as soft as usual, and even his heartbeat seemed not to be steady, she opened her eyes in surprise, and suddenly understood: "Are you seasick?"

Tang Tianxiao smiled awkwardly: "It's not seasick, it's just water sickness. I feel uncomfortable looking at the running water for a long time."

"Oh, water sickness? I've never heard of this."

But Qianmei helped him lie on his back in the small boat, and said with a light smile, "Look at the sky. You won't be dizzy with the moon and stars, right?"

Tang Tianxiao lay down as promised, but still closed his eyes, not even wanting to look at the moon and stars.

His stature is more than a head taller than Ke Qianmei's, but Qianmei can sleep flat in the cabin, but he has to bend his knees a little.When the two lay side by side, it almost filled the cabin.

When the boat was balanced, Ke Qianmei leaned over her body, stretched out her hands and paddled the water slowly, and the boat went leisurely to the depths of the lotus.

There are soft lotus leaves brushing the face, and the flower buds hidden at the bottom of the leaves lighten the eyebrows and eyes, and rush to the tip of the nose, the fragrance is overwhelming.

With a little concentration, Tang Tianxiao realized that there was no hard object with square edges against his neck.

Could it be something like a wooden stick?After going through that night in prison, he didn't feel embarrassed even sleeping in the pile of firewood.

——As long as she is with him.

Pulling out the hard object, he opened his eyes and looked at it, feeling startled.

It is a slender brocade box.

Very light, like an empty box with nothing in it.

He handed it to Ke Qianmei and asked, "What is this?"

But Qian Mei's eyebrows darkened, but she didn't answer, she just turned sideways and leaned into his arms, and asked, "How did Sister Yuwen die?"

Tang Tianxiao was startled, threw away the brocade box casually, hugged her lightly, and said in a low voice, "He died from poisoning."

Expected.

Wrapped in the single clothes that were wet with dew, Concubine Ke Shu's body felt a little cold.

She sighed softly: "Maybe they say it was me who did it?"

Tang Tianxiao said: "A jade pendant fell from her bed, and a court lady recognized that it was you who wore it."

"anything else?"

"Many people can prove that you and Rong Rong are not intimate, yet you went to Mingyi Palace unexpectedly yesterday, and you have been there for a long time."

"anything else?"

"The poison in the shelter is a kind of incense from the north. It is said that only a mysterious tribe in Beihe knows how to prepare it."

"anything else?"

"Some people say that Ke Concubine Shu is good at light work, and her two maids are also good at martial arts. The courtyard wall of Mingyi Palace is not high, and it's not far from Yiqing Palace, so it's not difficult to sneak in."

"anything else?"

Tang Tianxiao sighed: "Also, there is too much evidence, I asked them, did they think I was a fool, or Concubine Shu was a fool, even the noble concubine who killed the dignified concubine, can let you find out all these in a moment Evidence is coming. So, let them investigate thoroughly."

He looked down at the woman in his arms, "Are you afraid that I won't be able to protect you and let you be imprisoned in Dali Temple again?"

"do not worry."

"Oh?"

"It's locked in. It's no big deal if you stay with me inside."

She didn't take it seriously, but Tang Tianxiao felt his scalp itching again, and said with a wry smile: "You are amazing! I really dare not let you in again!"

But Qian Mei tightly grasped the brocade box that Tang Tianxiao threw aside, and sighed: "I know you treat me sincerely now, and you really don't want me to be wronged."

Tang Tianxiao was startled, and said with a smile: "Your words are amazing. Since when have I never treated you sincerely?"

But Qian Mei stared at him, and suddenly smiled and said, "If we were an ordinary couple, we would definitely be able to have a noisy but peaceful life together. Just like... Xiao Xiao and Rong Rong."

She handed him the fluffy brocade box and said, "Sister Yuwen gave it to me yesterday. She asked me to hand it over to you after the queen's birthday."

"Rongrong..."

Tang Tianxiao was moved. Regardless of shaking the boat, he sat up suddenly and opened the brocade box.

It was actually a delicate willow shoot that had just sprouted in spring.

The color has changed and the leaves have withered.

It's just that when you hold it in your hand, it still sways softly in the wind, and you can vaguely see the green and tender that year.

The tung blossoms are in full bloom, and the willows hang down with golden strands.

He only saw her the most beautiful in the spring in his eyes.

Quiet, calm, elegant.

Tall and handsome as jasper makeup, a Hsinchu plant cut from jadeite.

She is not very beautiful, but she has a [-]-point intoxicating and upright demeanor, which is better than those gorgeous and eye-catching peonies in the inner garden of the imperial palace.

He had to admit that his heart was moved, he had to admit that his heart was broken by her gentleness and weakness after letting go of her arrogance.

She seemed to him a long-awaited consolation.From then on, his loneliness no longer has to be alone.

He believes that she is also moved by him, and even more believes that there is no folk woman in this world that he can't bring back to the palace.

He picked a young willow branch, fastened it to her front with his own hands, and said, "Don't betray me."

And her?What did she say when she blushed and cherished the tender willow branch?
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There is also a piece of paper cut squarely in the brocade box, which is pressed under the willow branch.

After picking up the paper, his memory seemed to be frozen, and his thoughts were frozen on the five words on the paper.

"I will live up to you."

Tang Tianxiao groaned sadly, let go of the note in his hand leisurely, flew over the ship's side, and fell to the surface of the water.

The large group of ink stains spread and quickly blurred the handwriting.

There is only the word "live", floating in the water, beautiful and decisive, unwilling to be annihilated for a long time.

When will this water stop, when will this hatred end.I only hope that your heart is like my heart, that you will live up to it, and love you.

Live up to it.

What I want is to live up to it.

But he had to bear it after all.

(End of this chapter)