Mountains and rivers fall into red

Chapter 60
While speaking, a royal guard came in a hurry and handed the copper pipe envelope to Xiao Kui.Xiao Kui took it and opened it nervously, read it very quickly, and stood there motionless like a taut bowstring, with a gloomy and stern expression on his face.

The pensive Xiao Hao was slightly shocked, and couldn't help asking: "What's wrong?"

Xiao Kui turned to Xiao Hao fiercely, clutching the letter tighter and tighter, as if about to crush it.

"Why did you kill Big Brother? Why did you kill Big Brother?" He gritted his teeth and just asked the same thing.

Xiao Hao was suddenly surprised, and asked awkwardly: "Brother, he..."

"Zheng Wei killed the elder brother halfway!" Xiao Kui threw the letter on Xiao Hao, and roared, "Don't say you don't know! The elder brother deserved to be punished. His exile is pitiful enough, why not give him a chance to live?"

Xiao Hao bent down, slowly picked up the letter, stared at the content inside, and finally closed his eyes: "Uncle insisted on killing, and said that he would kill the grass and root out the roots, so that the Mu family could not have a chance to revive..."

"Since you know why you didn't stop him?" Xiao Kui's eyes turned red, and he kept yelling at Xiao Hao, "He's your big brother too!"

"I'm also sad! But, my uncle has a lot of troops in his hands, and he has all the powers and responsibilities. Even the emperor trusts him and relies on him. What can I do to do such an unreasonable thing?" Xiao Hao trembled.

"Get out! Get out! You are not my fourth brother!"

With grief and indignation, Xiao Kui was shaking all over. He frantically grabbed Xiao Hao's lapel and tore it vigorously.Xiao Hao staggered and almost fell down, managed to break free, gasped for a long time, then turned around and left alone.

When the surroundings became dead silent, Xiao Kui sat slumped on the snowy ground, with tears in his eyes, letting the snowflakes fall on his face and body.Finally, he let out a long hoarse voice, buried his head in his arms, and whimpered like a child.

Xiao Kui was sleepless all night.

In the early morning of the next day, when the heavy snow was still falling and the ground was covered with thick snow, Xiao Kui walked into Concubine Rong's Palace of Wenyong with one deep foot and one shallow foot.

Concubine Rong sat by the window with a sad face and looked at the snow scene in front of her. Seeing him coming early in the morning, she was surprised: "So early? Did you go to your father's place?"

Xiao Kui responded softly, and sat on the carpeted chair covered with purple crimson cushions, his face was full of distress: "Father is good and bad, and he has no energy to leave the bed at all. The court situation is not clear, and I went to a Mrs. Mu, here comes another Zheng Wei. The eldest brother died in the hands of Zheng Wei, but the child is powerless, what a coward!"

Concubine Rong also said worriedly: "Master Shen came here yesterday, and he was also very angry about it. He said that Zheng Wei took advantage of this time to quell the chaos and deployed five thousand cavalry to stay in Jiangling City. It’s definitely not created out of nothing, Kui’er, you must handle it carefully.”

Xiao Kui's eyes were blazing, and he said with emotion: "If I get to be in charge for one dynasty, I will seize Zheng Wei's power and avenge my elder brother!"

"Your father relies too much on Zheng Wei! Zheng Wei's Tiger Talisman is in his hand, and he is rampant. Once there is trouble, there will be endless troubles. Kui Er, you have grown up now. Looking at the situation of the Liang Dynasty from afar, only Lord Shen can support the overall situation, Kui Er You can't alienate him anymore, you need to be with him." Concubine Rong reminded.

Xiao Kui was silent for a long time, and gave a slight wry smile: "I know. Shen Buyu and Zheng Wei, on the surface, worked together, but actually faced each other fiercely. For this expedition, I almost used up all the soldiers and horses of my father. The relationship with the Northern Zhou Dynasty , I only have friendship with Yang Jian, not as close as Zheng Wei is with Bei Zhou. Concubine mother, the difficulties in the future can be imagined, I don't want my relatives around me to be hurt again."

Concubine Rong did not expect Xiao Kui to speak so frankly, she was moved to tears, and couldn't help reaching out to embrace her son's head in her arms.Xiao Kui remained silent for a long time, Concubine Rong subconsciously raised her hand to touch her son's cheek, and there was a line of wet tears.

Taking a deep breath in distress, Concubine Rong looked at her son carefully. After a long moment, she choked up and said: "Looking forward to the conversation between our mother and son. It's only a decade or so ago, but I seem to have been looking forward to it for a lifetime. Concubine Mother gave birth to you." , I have to put you in the middle of the court's rights and interests. Now that you have not achieved your fame and fortune, you will be involved in a bloody storm. Kui'er, no matter what the situation is, the mother and concubine will love and protect you unconditionally... There are not many people in this world who are willing to sacrifice for you, if you meet them, cherish them!"

The mother and son hugged each other without saying a word, the silence here is better than the sound, some snow was blown to the window by the wind, and when it was hot, it slowly condensed into water, trickling down.

A trace of sadness flashed across Xiao Kui's face, and he looked at the window sadly, his voice was extremely gentle, as if he was talking to himself: "When I first saw her, she was sitting here, shining like an elf. Her eyes and dimples are very young. She greeted me, but I ignored her... When I went back, I deliberately stayed behind, seeing her dodging in panic, I was very happy..."

"You mean Hugh?"

Seeing that her son didn't answer, Concubine Rong wiped away her tears and sighed: "You were all young at that time after all, so I can't blame you. Forget it, we're all married, let her live her happy life."

"But I really did something wrong..." Xiao Kui buried his head deeply again with a hoarse voice.

"Ku'er, concubine mother finally understands why your eyes are so sad. However, the matter has come to this point, and nothing can be changed."

"She's leaving." Xiao Kui's choked up voice was inaudible.

"Just let her go. It's fine to go."

Concubine Rong's heart trembled, and she stretched her arms around her son's shoulders again, and found that her son's broad and strong shoulders sometimes became weak.Seeing her son so emotional and sad, she was deeply saddened.

Yes, she also had a crush on someone.However, she gave so much love, did that person ever cherish it?
She could not help sobbing too.

During the day, the sky seemed to be torn open again, and the snow fell unscrupulously, continuously and flying all over the sky.

Tianji has never seen such a long snowfall, let alone appreciate it.He is just afraid, he is afraid that the snow will come one after another, endlessly, and his trip will be delayed.He was anxious to go back, he didn't want to wait any longer.

Under his insistence, Xiuxiu gave in and promised that they would set off when the snow stopped.

The window of Limuxuan has been closed, there is a trace of heat in the inner room, the fragrance of fungi is wafting from the Diaoxi incense burner, Xixiu went out and hasn't come back yet.

He couldn't help being anxious. Although the torture didn't hurt any tendons or bones, it made him lie down for several days.Thanks to Xiuxiu's meticulous cooking before the bed, the injury gradually recovered.Although the person is weaker, he can get up by himself.

He made up his mind that when he returned to Mengmata County, they would live a happy life as husband and wife.He will take care of her and take care of her.Before this injury, he had never been so attached to her.

The cotton curtain was raised, and two figures wearing coir raincoats and coir raincoats flashed in, bowing their hands together.The leader said loudly: "Follow Master Chu's order, the little one has already prepared the carriage."

Tianji said: "This is very good, we will start when the snow stops."

He pointed to the short one next to him: "Is this little brother going too?"

The short follower cupped his hands, his voice was slightly soft: "Yes, the little one is willing to follow the big one."

Tianji smiled and said: "It's hard for everyone. Although the official in Mengmao County is small, you brothers share the joys and sorrows with me. I will not treat you badly when I get there."

The two coir raincoats looked at each other and laughed.In Tianji's astonishment, the short man took off his hat, his long black hair fluttered, and a smiling face appeared in front of him.

Tianji didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Xiuxiu, why are you dressed like this?"

Xiuxiu smiled mischievously and said, "I'll protect you. You haven't healed yet, and the car is too small, so I'm afraid you won't be able to take it. This elder brother has taught Xiuxiu how to ride a horse, so I can be an adult when necessary." Bodyguard."

There was heavy snow, and long-lost laughter came from the house.

In the deep night, Feifei Ruixue finally stopped.Xiuxiu walked out of the hall, and the stars and the moon had risen in front of his eyes. The trees hung like jade branches, and the tree needles were like silver flowers blooming, crystal clear and colorful.

This is her last night in Hanyuan.

All the servants in the garden, including the gatekeeper, were dismissed by her, and she will close the gate tonight by herself.

Holding on to the latch, she inadvertently raised her eyes.Under the brilliant stars and the moon, a blue and white horse, and the white figure on the horse remained motionless.The night light reflected on his face through the white ground, illuminating a clear outline.The slender strand of hair on the front of the forehead scattered finely in the wind.Those eyes seemed to have condensed all the emotions, looking at her fixedly.

The moon wave condensed, and her slender and plain figure stood against the door. As she looked around, there seemed to be water pulsating in her eyes, but she didn't seem to notice it.

Xiao Kui dismounted slowly and walked towards Xiuxiu.His calm expression looked as intoxicating as spring water, but it made her feel a slight pain in her heart.As if her eyes were burned by the scene in front of her, she hastily lowered her eyes, her heart trembling slightly.

He stood in front of her, silent for a while.Xiuxiu quietly raised her eyes, Xiao Kui didn't look at her, but just quietly stared at the lantern with the Chinese character "Hi" hanging on the courtyard gate.

"I know I shouldn't come, but I still want to come."

She trembled slightly, her eyes heavy.

Only a long time of regret.

"Let's go." She finally said.

His palm moved, slowly stroking her wrist.Xiuxiu shook subconsciously, wanting to take it back, but was grabbed by him.Xiao Kui buried her ten fingers in his palm, and curled her lips, as if speaking with a smile.

"I'm lonely, and I don't know who to tell my heart to."

The voice seemed to be haunted by sadness, Xiuxiu didn't dare to look him in the eyes, she collected her mind and said: "We are leaving here soon, Your Highness has something to talk to someone else."

"I did something wrong, I know it. You're still doing it, don't you know?" he insisted.

Xiuxiu's heart seemed to be burned, she withdrew her grasped hand, forced a smile and said, "I have nothing to do wrong. Besides, we are just small people, so we can only go this way."

"What about me? I have only one way to go. But I won't obey others, go against my will, I will go my own way!"

"We are different from His Highness!"

It's not that she doesn't know Xiao Kui's thoughts, it's useless to bring up the past at this time, the reality has made her numb, numb to the core.

The night wind sent more banging sounds, which seemed very far away.Xiuxiu thought of the sleeping Tianji, turned her head and said calmly: "Your Highness, take care."

Until she moved her footsteps, he suddenly said from behind: "Brother... It's gone."

She turned around when she heard the words, and asked in amazement, "What did you say?"

"Brother is dead, he was killed by Zheng Wei on the way..."

He murmured softly, with sadness on his tired face, the more he wanted to talk, the more heart-wrenching he felt.He couldn't help wrapping his arms around Xiuxiu, hugging him tighter and tighter.

"I didn't want to tell you that you could leave with peace of mind, but I couldn't help it. I only have one big brother... They still won't let him go, you bastards!"

His whimper was very soft, but it sounded like a drum beating in her ears.Xiuxiu's lips had lost color a long time ago, and her face was twitching non-stop. She bit her lips tightly, and tears fell down uncontrollably.

Thinking of the truth that Xiao Shao told her when he was parting, she was filled with boundless guilt towards Xiao Kui, for the mistakes Tianji had made, and also for the mistakes she had made.At this moment, she couldn't speak clearly, she could only whisper in a low voice: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

She didn't move anymore, and the two comforted each other wordlessly in this bottomless grief.

The wind blew past, as if to blow away all the dirty crimes.Xiao Shao's voice and smile flashed in front of their eyes, separated by so many people, it was like a spinning painting that was just woven, and it was like a short life.

It was the first snowfall, Jiangling City was covered with snow, and the sun was shining brightly.The prince's palace was built with powder makeup and jade, leaving a series of footprints on the bluestone road.

Xiao Kui walked towards his palace with a heavy heart.

In the bamboo forest area, the autumn moon greets you.

"Your Highness is back so early?"

"Father has been in a coma, and there is nothing else to do, so I came back." Xiao Kui looked at the lake, "Order them to row the boat over."

The three-story painting boat was moving on the thin ice-covered lake, Xiao Kui leaned on the Zhulan, stared at a piece of stumped stems in a daze, and the sleeves of Yuebai Shengshui slowly fluttered.Qiuyue was behind him, her eyes fixed on his back quietly.

"Miss Xiuxiu should be leaving now."

Xiao Kui's expression was dim, and a lake-like light gradually appeared in his eyes, and his voice fell into the water: "She's gone."

He closed his eyes, something came up quickly in his heart, and he felt astringent, he thought it was sadness.

It's really sad.

After getting off the boat, Xiao Kui silently walked towards the bedroom.The palace was so silent that not even a bird chirped, maybe the birds were too lazy to nest in such a weather.But after all, it was too quiet, even the sound of snow pine falling from the top of the tree could be clearly heard.His heart moved, and he asked, "Why didn't you see Jiang Chen?"

The servant replied respectfully: "Jiang Chen has a stomachache today and is resting in the guard's yard. Your Highness has something to do, so this servant will call him."

"Forget it, let him rest." Xiao Kui frowned, but said calmly.

As soon as he arrived outside the bedroom, Xiao Kui sniffled his nose lightly, as if he smelled something.

"What incense? Who's here?"

A figure flashed past outside the bedroom, it was the maid in the palace of the Crown Princess, cautiously bypassing the pillars of the palace to peep at Xiao Kui.In doubt, Xiao Kui lifted the heavy curtain and walked straight inside.

Through the openwork screen, he saw a crimson green figure, half leaning on the flower trellis bed, holding a piece of white jade in his hand, meditating.His eyebrows were immediately raised, and his voice became extremely terrifying: "Zheng Yizhen, what are you doing?"

Yizhen on the bed was defenseless, almost jumped up in shock, seeing him froze for a moment.

Xiao Kui has rushed in front of her and snatched the white jade: "Who let you in? Get out!"

Zheng Yizhen changed his face in an instant, and his voice was crying: "Is this hers? Since you like her, why didn't you choose her, but me? I don't know, she is married, and you are still flirting with her." Take it."

Xiao Kui has no interest in arguing: "I have never treated you badly. You go, I want to be quiet."

"Of course you have treated me badly!" Zheng Yizhen vented to Xiao Kui full of anger, "If it weren't for my uncle and my father, you, the third prince, would not be able to keep your life, let alone ascend to the crown prince! Don't be so arrogant. Teach me a lesson! Tell you, I don’t marry you just because I’m a princess, I’m the future queen! Shen Xiuxiu’s obviously trying to retreat, she wants to play tricks, I won’t Let her live freely!"

Hearing this, Xiao Kui grabbed Yizhen's lapel, showing a murderous look on his face: "I warn you, don't hurt her! If you hurt a hair of her, I will never forgive you! Zheng Yizhen, don't think I'm a fool, you It's not that I don't know what I did, but I just don't want to pursue it, you know it in your heart!"

Zheng Yizhen's complexion changed, and he felt that his emotions were out of control. Hearing Xiao Kui's words, he couldn't help but feel guilty.She stopped crying, saluted and walked away in a huff.

Xiao Kui didn't look at Zheng Yizhen's hasty back, he picked up the string and swayed it gently, his fingers brushed the gardenias carved on the jade surface, a little attachment flashed on his face.

He got up, took a few steps, and could see the stone road leading to the guard's yard from the window.At this time, a few wisps of sunlight swept across the snow-covered road, and the scattered footprints were faintly jumping.

Xiao Kui's complexion was gloomy, although he had vaguely prepared in his heart, an ominous premonition still made his heart skip a few beats.

With the jade in his arms, he rushed out of the hall. He walked along the stone road to the courtyard, calling loudly: "Jiang Chen! Come out!"

Hearing the prince's voice, a guard ran out from inside, bowed and said, "Report to the prince, Jiang Chen has gone out and said he has something to do."

"When did you leave?" Xiao Kui asked anxiously.

"About half a stick of incense."

Xiao Kui's head exploded with a buzzing sound, and there seemed to be a flash of thunder in front of his eyes, leaving only the rumbling sound of thunder.He quickly ran out of the palace, where his white horse was standing quietly.As soon as he turned around, he tightened the reins of the horse, and the horse grunted, and before the guards behind could catch up, the horse and horse had already disappeared in front of everyone's eyes.

The clear and dust-free wilderness after snow is like layers of clouds and bright moonlight. Between the sky and the sky, there is a world of silver and white.Countless mountains are rolling and rolling, with jade light and silver, connecting with the sky.

Xiao Kui rode his horse and galloped wildly, setting off falling flowers and flying catkins all the way, and the rustling of pine branches under the snow. He hoped that the long road ahead would come to an end as soon as possible, in exchange for the bright willows and flowers, and a smile when he looked back.

Hugh, I'm here to save you.Don't worry, don't worry...

The galloping horse suddenly stopped and neighed, but there was a vast cliff in front of him, and he lost his way here.Looking down, on the plain not far away, three green horses were slowly driving along with the curtained carriage.

He grinned, a hanging heart let go, and his tense face relaxed.

In a blink of an eye, there seemed to be a dull whistling sound passing through the quiet world, and a blue-colored figure descended from the sky, accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder, Xiao Kui vaguely heard the exclamation of people.In an instant, the three horses screamed and scattered, and a pool of bright red gushed out from the curtained carriage, and diffused onto the crystal white and clean snow, like branches of cold plums dyed red, or like cherry blossoms blooming.

"Do not……"

Seeing all this happened suddenly, Xiao Kui yelled frantically, the voice pierced through the clouds and went further.

"Hugh—"

The frightened horse jumped into the air, and Xiao Kui's figure in the air flew towards the mountain stream like a butterfly.

The field is covered with gray and white, which looks indifferent and peaceful.

At that moment, Xiao Kui really hoped that in the early summer of the coming year, he would still see that white gardenia bloom.Perhaps he has realized that he should entrust and cherish people with sincerity and openness.

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When Xiao Hao heard the news, he rushed to the prince's residence in a hurry, and something happened to Xiao Kui.

People gathered inside and outside the dormitory, almost all the imperial physicians in the palace were summoned, and several important ministers also rushed over, including Shen Buyu.Xiao Kui's ascension to the throne is imminent, and at this juncture, there is no room for any mistakes.

The female relatives stood in the outer hall with anxious expressions on their faces.Concubine Rong and Crown Princess Zheng Yizhen were all supported by court ladies, wiping away tears.

Xiao Hao rushed into the inner hall, and the people inside automatically moved out of the way.Inside the curtain, Xiao Kui's head was wrapped in heavy gauze, his face was pale, his lips were tightly pressed, and he was in a deep coma.

"What's going on?" Xiao Hao's face was serious.

"Reporting to the fourth prince, the prince's horse was frightened, the prince fell off the horse, hit something hard on his head, and bled a little. Fortunately, the snow was deep on the ground, so there was nothing serious about the rest of his body. "An imperial physician next to him bowed and replied.

"When will he wake up?"

"Maybe there is blood in the brain, wait for the servants to prescribe the medicine, and when the blood goes away, the prince will wake up."

Xiao Hao came out from the inner hall, met Concubine Rong, saw her teary eyes, and comforted her: "You don't have to worry, third brother will be fine, he will wake up soon."

Concubine Rong wept and said: "This child, I always teach Bengong to be worried. Why do you run out in the snow?"

Zheng Yizhen, who was by his side, was sobbing all the time, and now he said softly: "Mother and concubine, don't be sad. Once you are sad, the child will feel even worse. The prince is auspicious, and he will be fine."

Xiao Hao glanced at Zheng Yizhen and reminded her: "Cousin is the princess now, don't cry and cry, you have to hold your breath. You can help Concubine Rong go back first, and when the third brother wakes up, I will send someone to report immediately."

(End of this chapter)