Mountains and rivers fall into red

Chapter 62
"A few days ago, that is, the day you went back." He said with some difficulty, "Third brother seemed to want to chase you, but got lost on the snowy field. As a result, he fell off a horse on a cliff and was injured."

Hearing this, Xiuxiu suddenly raised her tear-filled eyes and asked urgently, "Is the injury serious?"

Xiao Hao was faintly disappointed, and had to tell her again: "He was hit on the head, but fortunately the bruise melted away, and he started to get up after lying down for a few days. Now he is recovering from his injuries, so I rarely see him."

"His fate is tough." Xiuxiu let out a sigh of relief and lowered his eyes.

"Yeah, the third brother has a good life since he was a child." Xiao Hao smiled wryly, "The most unfortunate one is Brother Tianji. I have been thinking hard all day about how to find the murderer."

Speaking of the murderer, Xiuxiu turned his head slowly, there seemed to be a bright flame burning in his eyes, and there was a strange brilliance on his pale face: "Please help me find the murderer who killed Brother Tianji, I want—to kill him with my own hands .”

"Think about it carefully, is there any enemy? Among the people you know, who would hate you and want to kill you?" Xiao Hao asked.

Xiuxiu's eyes widened in surprise, his face was full of confusion.

A vague shadow appeared in front of my eyes, the shadow was like blood streaks, and the gauze satin mixed with gold was rippling, her demeanor was still defiant and haughty, her eyes as black as glass were full of jealousy, staring at her without blinking .

Xiuxiu felt his heart pounding, paused blankly, and shook his head.

Xiao Hao watched her expression.A ray of light flashed in her eyes, and it was fleeting, as if she was afraid of being stung by something, which made her shiver a little.

"Do you know Jiang Chen?" He asked again.

Xiuxiu was stunned, puzzled: "Yes."

"Judging from the scene of the murder, the murderer came and went without a trace. He was a man of great martial arts. Who could it be? Or, who sent him to do this? Later, I learned from the people under the third brother that the accident happened That day, the third brother urgently called Jiang Chen, but Jiang Chen suddenly disappeared. He was the closest bodyguard of the third brother, but recently the third brother was deliberately ignoring him. That day the third brother was anxious to call Jiang Chen, and was anxious to ride out by himself Gong, seems to have noticed something. Don't you think this has something to do with you?"

Hearing Xiao Hao's words, Xiuxiu's face changed greatly, but he still shook his head and said in denial: "The fourth prince is worrying too much. They are their business, and I am mine. It doesn't matter."

"But the two things happened on the same day, and the distance is not even far away. Isn't it a coincidence?"

Xiuxiu was dumbfounded, and murmured: "Guard Jiang... why did you kill me? I have no grievances or enmities with him."

"This is exactly what I can't understand. Just imagine, Jiang Chen has no grievances or enmities with you, but he is a person with martial arts. In other words, he was ordered by others." Xiao Hao frowned, and then Shut up.

But Xiuxiu was confused, paused for a moment, and said: "Since His Highness the Third... no, His Highness the Crown Prince has realized something, you can ask him face to face."

Xiao Hao's expression was gloomy: "For the sake of the eldest brother, the third brother is not willing to talk to me. Besides, these are just speculations. We don't have any sufficient evidence to prove that Jiang Chen is the murderer. Even if it is, what secrets are hidden in it?" , Who was involved, I really don’t want to imagine the result.”

"What should I do?" Hugh asked in distress.

After pondering for a long time, Xiao Hao made up his mind and said: "Lead the snake out of the hole. I will accompany you to the third brother's palace. It is natural for you to go and see him when he is injured. I will secretly look for opportunities to observe Jiang Chen's expression. If the murderer is him, Your sudden appearance will definitely surprise him."

Xiuxiu hesitated for a moment, and the Sisi complex that was constantly being cut and messed up was entangled in her heart again, and she moaned softly: "No... I won't go."

Xiao Hao thought she was afraid, and persuaded her: "Listen to me, this is the best way. If we want to avenge Brother Tianji, we have to take it step by step. Don't shrink back, do you understand?"

Xiuxiu looked at him absent-mindedly, her pale lips were as transparent as crystal, as if there was a kind of desolation, but also a kind of touching brilliance.She lowered her eyes, and he looked at her nervously. Finally, as she nodded slightly, a tear fell and fell on his chest, bringing a sweet fragrance.He couldn't help smiling.

In the prince's palace, Xiao Kui got off his horse and walked slowly towards the Qingshi path.

The spring snow gradually melted under the warm sunny day, and the broken golden light shone into the palace through the haze. The melted snow on the eaves of the palace turned into water droplets, hitting the big leaves in the corner of the wall like jade jumping beads.Qulan turned obliquely, and the palace people came and went without making a sound, as if there was something afraid of being disturbed.

The willows on the bank of the pool are full of pistils. Looking around, they seem to be curved and continuous silk.The pavilions, terraces and pavilions, as well as the exquisite and gorgeous boat, are all immersed in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.Xiao Kui thought, in the old days, he would have brought those maids of honor to crowd the boat, laughing and jostling each other, and at some point another court lady screamed and slipped into his arms.

But today, why can't he arouse any interest?

The rolling bamboo grove outside the dormitory is beautiful and refined, and the bamboo shadows of the sparse bamboo make people's hearts sway.Inadvertently, a slender figure jumped into my mind.

He frowned, raised his head, the spring sun should be soft and warm, but it was so dazzling that the shadows in front of his eyes shook, and his head ached again for no reason.He lowered his head, stopped meditating, and looked at the white jade steps, the inexplicable pain suddenly disappeared.

"Your Highness, don't you have a headache again?" Qiuyue, who was accompanying her, said nervously.

"I don't know why, occasionally there are inexplicable things here." Xiao Kui gently rubbed the Baihui acupoint on the top of his head with his fingers, and said in confusion, "If you think about it carefully, there is nothing there. This time I fell from the horse, and I probably threw something out. gone."

Qiuyue looked at him worriedly.

Under the white jade steps in the corridor, there was a young woman, supported by two maids, going up the steps step by step, the wreaths decorated with ornaments rustled on her temples, and her sleeves were embroidered with red begonias with double petals.She has a jade face and peach blossoms, and she walks slowly in front of her, her lips are white and her teeth are white, her voice is like a tender Ying's first song: "I have met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Xiao Kui stared at her blankly for a long time, then Fang stretched out his hand and pulled her sleeve, revealing his jade-like teeth: "Get up, don't be so polite."

Zheng Yizhen had never been treated like this by Xiao Kui before, and he couldn't help raising his head in surprise, meeting Xiao Kui's eyes, his eyes were clearly tender.She couldn't help being overjoyed, and looked even more charming.

Among the shadows of the trees, they walked slowly side by side.The few primroses beside the pavilion are in full bloom, but they are delicate and bright red.He stared at it for a moment, picked a branch casually, and under the clear sky so clear that not a single cloud could be seen, he turned around and walked in front of her, picked one and inserted it in her temple, then smiled leisurely, twirling the flower in his hand gently Smell lightly.

There was an expression of surprise and surprise in her eyes, and she twitched Sipa unnaturally in her hands, and smiled at him.

"The princess concubine is so beautiful." The accompanying maid flattered her.

Xiao Kui caught it, and his heart moved slightly.

"Fourth brother said that there is something rare for me, so I'll go over and have a look." Xiao Kui leaned close to Yizhen's ear, with a smile on his face, "There are so many people, you go back first, and I'll call you later."

A gleam of joy seeped out irresistibly, Zheng Yizhen's eyes turned for a moment, and he respectfully blessed: "Yes."

Xiao Kui raised his hand to signal, and the maids in the palace immediately stepped forward, served the crown prince and concubine and sat in the soft chariot, surrounded by them.

When Zheng Yi really walked away, Xiao Kui took out the pistil jade from his bosom, looked it over carefully, and his eyes became serious.

"Zheng Yizhen... the crown princess's name is Zheng Yizhen?" He seemed to be talking to himself.

Qiuyue has been paying attention to her master's actions, and her face is more solemn at this time.These days, she has gotten used to him asking some inexplicable questions, so she said softly, "Your Highness has not been injured, so it's better to be careful with your words, so as not to cause troubles in the court."

"I trust you alone."

Xiao Kui said naturally, stroked Qiuyue's long hair, and buried her face in the soft and sweet green hair.Qiuyue was moved for a while, and a thin light appeared in her eyes.

"Go and call Jiang Chen, I'll go back to the palace." Xiao Kui ordered, and then left with a flowing manner.

Watching Xiao Kui's back, Qiuyue looked uneasily at the princess' bedroom, and a thought rushed in like lightning.She murmured in a low voice, as if she said to herself: "Your Highness didn't mention Shen Xiuxiu, could it be that he has forgotten her too?"

Before reaching the gate of the palace, Xiuxiu suddenly changed her mind, she didn't want to go.

Xiao Hao who was beside her nervously asked why, she looked down at herself, shook her head and smiled wryly, "How can I see people like this?"

I want to see this person in my heart, but I am afraid to see him.

Xiao Hao pondered, and said: "I'm worried about being seen by cousin Yizhen. She is talking nonsense, which is embarrassing. Let's go to the front garden and wait for a while, where the February plum blossoms are in bloom. I will let someone notify, and I will say yes Give the third brother a good gift, and when the third brother and Jiang Chen appear, the matter will probably come to light."

When it was safe and secure, Xiao Hao had just walked out of the garden, but he saw Xiao Kui striding towards this side with a high spirit, and when he saw him, there was a happy smile on his face.

Xiao Hao was stunned and inexplicably surprised, he quickly laughed and said: "Just as I was about to go over to invite third brother, third brother came by himself."

"Mysterious, play hide-and-seek with me." Xiao Kui hit him once, with a comfortable smile on his lips, "I've been recovering for so long, and you didn't come to see me, so I owe you a beating. I'm just curious, and I want to Let's see what rare items you have for me."

That look, that tone clearly returned to their carefree youth.

Xiao Hao broke free from his trance for a long time, forced a smile and said: "There are rare things, I will show you."

Xiao Kui was so playful that he pulled Xiao Hao away.

Passing through the courtyard, you will arrive at the rockery in front, and behind the rockery is the garden of the palace.

The garden is already green and velvety like a carpet, clusters of February plums with gray branches and no green leaves, and golden-yellow flowers blooming in full bloom.At this moment, Xiuxiu was standing under the flower branch, staring intently at the yellow flower. The sun was shining on her body, and with a translucent snow-like complexion, her whole body was emitting a soft and peaceful light.

Xiao Kui stopped suddenly and looked at her without blinking, his eyes blurred.

Xiuxiu heard the movement, turned around slowly, and met Xiao Kui's eyes.

On Xiao Kui's slightly pale face, there were still some scars, and there was a gentle and gentle smile on his lips, as soft as a child's.

"His Royal Highness."

She curtsied to him.

As if confused by the scene in front of him, Xiao Kui turned to Xiao Hao with great difficulty, and there was a sparkle in his eyes, full of brilliance.

"Fourth brother, this is—"

Xiao Hao was completely stunned, and even stammered a little: "She is Xiuxiu."

He forgot her?
"Xiuxiu?" Xiao Kui frowned, the name confused him, "Do I know you?"

Xiuxiu suddenly looked up at him, his face was as pale and transparent as snow, and his eyes were pitifully big.Her body trembled slightly, because she didn't apply makeup, her lips seemed to be stained with gray.

"God, you forgot about her!" Xiao Hao exclaimed.

Judging by his expression, it's clearly not like he's pretending.Could it be that a horse fall, a collision, and a coma caused her to be erased from his memory?
Xiao Kui opened his eyes in bewilderment, did he say something wrong?

This picturesque woman in front of him, does he know her?Her name is Hugh?There is a small white flower on her temples. Does anyone in her family have passed away?
His head ached for no reason.

The unprepared change caused everyone to be confused, and Xiao Hao's mind was also messed up.He is a meticulous and cautious person, and at this moment, whether he is happy, sad, or something else, he can't tell the difference.But seeing that Xiuxiu was trembling all over, and his eyes were still filled with tears, his eyes were indescribably gloomy and desolate.She trembled, trying to squeeze out a sentence: "Let's go..."

Xiao Hao quickly supported her: "Okay, let's go."

Seeing this scene, Xiao Kui didn't know what to do for a moment, he looked completely embarrassed, but he couldn't help explaining: "Fourth brother, don't blame me. Something happened to me, my mind is a little confused, and my speech may be messed up."

"Third Brother, you don't need to explain. Didn't you see Xiuxiu shaking? She can't bear another blow. She needs to be quiet, understand?"

After Xiao Hao finished speaking, he hugged Xiuxiu tightly almost anxiously, and left quickly without even saying goodbye.

Xiao Kui looked at them with a melancholy expression, but he didn't go up to stop them after all.

It was only after leaving the garden that Xiao Hao's gait stabilized. Seeing that Xiuxiu in his arms was still shaking and his breathing was a little short, he regretted and said, "If I had known this, I might as well not have come."

Xiuxiu's voice was faint: "That's fine, I forgot to pour it out..."

He picked her up in his arms.

There was a faint sound outside the corridor. The guard Jiang Chen was walking towards the garden from the front.Xiao Hao stood straight in the middle of the road, staring fixedly at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen raised his eyes and met Xiuxiu in Xiao Hao's arms.

The air suddenly froze.

But in an instant, Jiang Chen pulled back abruptly, and his figure disappeared like smoke.

At that moment, Xiao Hao already understood.

"You said Xiao Kui lost his memory?"

After hearing Xiao Hao's narration, Zheng Wei was surprised to seep out from the fine crow's feet.

"When he woke up, I felt something was wrong. Before he hated the death of his eldest brother, he was full of hatred for me, but now he has no temper at all, and he is still the carefree third brother in the past. It seems that after such a fall, in some places he I did forget."

"God's will!" Zheng Wei laughed wildly, "Hao'er, your world is here!"

"Uncle, is it that simple?" Xiao Hao asked complicatedly.

"Xiao Kui loses his memory, isn't he a useless person? How can such a person become an emperor? Haoer, our chance has come. As long as there is evidence to prove that Xiao Kui's brain is not working, you are solid in doing things and have a strong character. No one in the court will not believe it." Reasonable. At that time, all Liang subjects and people will all worship at the feet of your fourth prince. Haha!"

"This will cause a furor in the court, and they will accuse us of ulterior motives and seeking power and profit. My third brother and I have never had any enmity, and there is no reason to take away his position."

"Hao'er, what you said was wrong! You forgot that for the past 21 years, the emperor left you in the remote Huanyi. No matter how talented you are, how filial you are, how much contempt you have, the emperor has never looked at you with admiration! After He Zong destroyed Chen, he brought Xiao Kui prestige in the world, and he had an unrivaled foundation in the hearts of the people in Houliang, but you were forgotten in the gloomy and wasted days! It's not fair! Hao'er, uncle is helping you Take back the power you deserve!"

Zheng Wei said that his neck was thick and red and blue, and his voice became more passionate: "The emperor was still the king of Yueyang, and he joined forces with the Western Wei Dynasty and the Mu family. Now in order to destroy the Mu family, Shen Buyu is joining forces with me. In the future, whoever joins forces and so on will all be for one axis—to eliminate disasters. After Xiao Kui proclaims himself emperor, they will regard us as the biggest disaster in Quanliang, and this dark shadow will cast over our heads ,Do you understand?"

Xiao Hao's face was pale, and his heart was overwhelmed.After a long time, he asked solemnly: "Just follow what uncle said, what can I do?"

"Let uncle do everything, you just need to be your fourth prince, keep calm and act quickly, and respond to all changes with the same." Zheng Wei knew how much he had already moved Xiao Hao, and sneered, "The emperor is very ill, and in the future, uncle will take care of the ministers. Xiao Kui lost his memory and it is difficult to be a regency, and the military power is in the hands of his uncle, as long as Shen Buyu is overthrown, the whole Liang will be ours."

The wind outside was sharp, the sky was dark clouds, and there were billowing thunder passing by my ears.

The spring thunder works vigorously, and the world is in great turmoil.

Listening to the thunder, Xiao Hao's eyes were complicated and settled, he remained silent for a while, and said: "No matter what the future holds, Hao'er begs uncle for one thing."

Zheng Wei replied with a relaxed expression: "Tell me, about Hao'er, when did uncle refuse?"

"I want to take Hugh away."

"Shen Xiuxiu? The widow?"

Zheng Wei was greatly surprised, and couldn't help but glared at Xiao Hao, and said sharply: "Absolutely not! Shen Xiuxiu is Shen Buyu's daughter, and I will not leave troubles by your side. Besides, she is an ominous person who just died. You can marry any woman, and your uncle agrees, except for Shen Xiuxiu!"

"She has nothing to do with Shen Buyu, she doesn't recognize their father-daughter relationship at all." Xiao Hao said anxiously.

"Whether you admit it or not, it is a fact that she is Shen Buyu's daughter. Hao'er, you are crazy! I am confronting Shen Buyu tit for tat, but you flirt with his widow daughter. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the world?"

"Don't always be a widow and widow!" Xiao Hao stopped Zheng Wei's words and hoarsely said, "She is just a woman with a hard life who has suffered repeated setbacks. God makes things hard for her everywhere, that dead man can't protect her, we Now you want to protect her, why not?"

"No, no, no!"

Zheng Wei was also furious, opened his eyes like copper bells, and warned: "Hao'er, don't play with fire and set yourself on fire. Disputes in the court are imminent, and your life is hanging by a thread. Whether your throne is important or the love of your children is important, you decide on your own." Consider it!"

After finishing speaking, Xiao Hao was left wide open, and he walked away with a flick of his sleeves.

There was a patter of rain in the sky, puddles had been formed on the big green bricks under the feet, and the thick gray clouds made Jiangling hazy, and it was hard to tell what time it was.Pedestrians on the road were in a hurry, and no one shouted hello to the thunderstorm this spring.The boundless rain and fog shrouded Xiao Hao's lonely figure, dissipating into the boundless chaos.

The wind moves the shadows of the trees, and the courtyard is quiet. There is the sound of a piano coming from inside. If you listen carefully, it turns out to be a song "Ode to Plum Blossoms".

Before he knew it, he came to the gate of Han Garden again.

The sound of the piano is deep and mournful, with a long charm.Xiao Hao felt hesitant and melancholy, and his mood was hard to express.

"Fourth Prince." The guard at the door came out, "Young one, go and report."

"I'm just passing by." Xiao Hao shook his head and forced a smile, "You don't need to tell Madam."

He turned around, walked forward slowly and heavily, and soon disappeared into the vast rain curtain.

(End of this chapter)