Picking the morning sun to melt a green grass pond, the green water ripples out a circle of falling flowers, the peaceful years are like a spring flower's infinite things. He stood beside the pavilion, holding a book in his hand. His handsome eyes were slightly closed, like a ray of light that blended into the vast green landscape.
"Cousin, let Xie 'er draw a portrait for you?”Xie 'er quietly went behind Rong Ruo.
Rong Ruo scoffed and put away the book. She turned around and brushed her hair gently." Xie 'er is in the wind. Since that's the case, Cousin is very lucky."”
In front of the Cold Fragrance Pavilion, in the Green Water Pavilion, pear petals flew in the air, and the table was spread out. Jade ducks sank into the water and fell into the sky.
Time instantly flowed slowly along with the clear sound of water. Rong Ruo held a book in her hand and leaned against the railing. Her eyes were gentle as she silently admired Xie 'er's posture as she bent over to paint for him. She was dressed in a moon-white satin with dark flower patterns and black hair. She stood in front of the table elegantly. She stood casually and stood alone in the spring. She held the brush and splashed ink. The wolf hair was steady and light, splashing a strand of unique splendor into the world.
The wind blew the pear fragrance, slowly filling her arms. The wind blew the flowers, and the fragrance of the flowers fell.
Xie 'er didn't brush it, just a few strokes had already formed a painting, and she lifted the finished painting to dry.
Rong Ruo put away the book and slowly looked behind her. He only used a kind of ink color, which was quite vivid.
When Rong Ruo was about to praise her, he saw the bruise on Xie 'er's wrist and remembered something.
"Biao Younger Sister, give me your hand." Rong Ruo slightly smiled, somewhat mysterious.
"Hmm?" Xie 'er looked at him in confusion and took the scroll.
Rong Ruo gently pulled her over and conveniently put on a cold ring. Xie 'er felt a chill on her wrist and quickly pulled her hand back. There was already a piece of jade on her left wrist, as if it had melted the color of the entire Lushui Pavilion.
Xie 'er saw that the jade bracelet was exquisite and thick. It had a dark green background and a few strands of sweet white flowers. There was only a drop of sacrificial red. The jade had a red flaw, called Yu Xiaochi. It felt exquisite, and its realm was wider than flawless jade. It was as leisurely as a scholar's painting. She liked it very much, so she stood up, leaned against the railing and raised her hand. Under the slightly tipsy light, she silently played with it carefully.
"Do you like it? This bracelet is called Bixue." Rong Ruo smiled and went behind Xie 'er. However, he suddenly said in a disappointed tone," It's just a little flawed. What a pity.”
"Wuxia is always similar, and similar people are not tainted by dust. Although they are of the same color, they are easy to see through and lack the interest to play with. It was not as special as the flaws. Jade had thousands of colors, and flaws were all different, such as mottled moss spots, winding sand banks, and lonely clouds…When a small general pondered, it made people feel happy to find a secluded path.”Xie 'er smiled.
Rong Ruo suddenly understood, as if someone had opened up another realm. She sighed with shame," This kind of open heart that doesn't hide anything and uses the most tolerant mood to accommodate all the flaws in the world. I'm afraid there's no one else other than Younger Biao Sister."”
Xie 'er said happily," There are no two identical pieces of jade in this world, let alone two identical people. Other than humans, there were all living beings in the world. No matter how noble or humble they were, they were all unique in the world. Cousin, if you used your dying eyes to look at everything in the world, including withering, ugliness, and crime, it was like an eternal and sad resolution. For a moment, there was nothing. Wasn't she the most beautiful Zhou Rong? It's as warm and meaningful as jade."
"Biao Younger Sister, your words are always like the endless flowing moon in the dark night sky, causing one to suddenly have a kind of self-control when one is floating in the world.”Rong Ruo was moved.
Xie 'er scoffed. Her delicate hand caressed the red spot on the jade snow and said," Cherishing yourself at the most appropriate moment is the best way to experience it. Cousin, there are thousands of jade stones in the world, but you just happened to give me this one. There are thousands of people who love jade in the world, and this one just happened to fall on my wrist. Isn't this another kind of harmony between heaven and earth? Such a flaw happened to be on this jade, bright and gratifying. Bixue, Bixue. It was better to call it Bi Xue. This little cinnabar was like a mole on a beauty's face, jumping out of the world of mortals.”
Rong Ruo became more and more emotional. She shook her head and sighed." Such an exquisite heart with seven orifices is rare in the world. This piece of jade snow was actually able to create such a wonderful theory. It was better than ten years of studying!”
Xie 'er covered her mouth and smiled, but she said," There's no other thing in this world besides Yuxia. Can also hold it alive, hold it dead.”
"What is it?" Rong Ruo asked hesitantly.
"Love." Xie 'er seemed to have a deep meaning, but she leaned against the window gently.
Rong Ruo's heart valley for a while wind and stream flow, into a mountain spring scenery charming. Her emotions were entangled and she couldn't say a word. She suddenly felt that the gift of jade was more serious than entrusting an orphan. It was as if she wanted to give it to another person, and she was concerned about it even in life and death.
Xie 'er sensed Rong Ruo's expression and blushed even more. She suddenly felt that her words were too explicit and could not suppress her embarrassment. She stammered," Everyone loves the flawless jade. I prefer the most rare and ordinary thing in the beautiful mountains and rivers, the little fireworks of the world. It was only because of that moment of telepathy that he had the possibility to ponder over his life.”
"From life to death, from death to life, the word 'love' is really like 'Jade Cicada'.”Rong Ruo sighed. From Xie 'er's words, he actually connected to Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei's deep love for each other. He felt his feelings turn sorrowful and quickly stopped.
However, Xie 'er smiled and said," However, no matter how rare jade is, it's just a type of stone. I'm afraid I can't live forever. How can I get jade without trace when I cry too much? Love and jade were originally dead things, hidden in the bottom of one's heart. If they were dug out by someone with a heart after a year, they would definitely be things that the world would grind their hearts and intestines with. They had to be soaked in blood and tears to be able to survive.”
"There's such a crafty thing? But the Essence of Herbalism has turned into jade blood." Rong Ruo sighed.
"Jade needs to be nurtured, and love is born from it. Isn't the word 'Qin', a combination of blood, sweat, and tears?”Xie 'er explained, and her voice became more sorrowful. She was startled.
Rong Ruo looked at her, like a naughty child who had let the cat out of the bag. Sacrificial Red Flaw, put it on the jade bracelet, it can be broken. But what if the heart between his eyebrows was broken?
Rong Ruo's heart couldn't help but feel the sorrow of a prophecy. Now, although she was breathing in front of me peacefully and beautifully, I couldn't feel peace for a moment. Birth, old age, illness, and death were determined by heaven, how could mortals force it? However, to personally send away the person he loved, the hatred of life was even greater than the sorrow of death. At that time, a shallow palace wall would be able to cut off everything. It would be like the sea was cut off, and everyone would be on the other side. From then on, the rest of their lives would be handed over to them, and they would have nothing to do with the wind and moon.
Seeing Rong Ruo's sad expression, Xie 'er turned around and held his hand." Cousin, you're just like this Chixia. You'll always, always live in the deepest part of Xie' er's heart. Nothing can be exchanged with you, and nothing can be erased." Therefore, if one's mortal heart was a little bit, the jade would exist, and the person would exist.”
"Sigh…Liu Lang already hates that Peng Mountain is so far away, even more so ten thousand layers away.”Rong Ruo sighed emotionally.
"Once we enter the palace, we will live with our memories. We have to cherish ourselves for each other, understand? Spring, summer, autumn, winter, I can feel your feelings; Occasionally, the distant mist stagnated, the lake smoke that was not used to drifting, and the scenery that was dyed by a few strokes. Even the chirping of swallows, the frightened cicadas, and the croaking of frogs, each of their ups and downs, like your thoughts, made me worry. Even the scenery they passed by would be appreciated by them. Cousin, don't be so sad. At least, we are still breathing under the same sky. At least, when we miss each other, we look at the same bright moon. At least, in the rainy night, every little bit of it is the little bit of you thinking of me and I coincidentally thinking of you. Isn't that so?" Xie 'er looked at him and held Rong Ruo's hand tightly.
"Biao Younger Biao Sister…for this matter of longing, one dream is too little, a lifetime is not enough. It was likely that he was not using life and death to read the sentence.”Rong Ruo also held her hand tightly.
"I promise you a lifetime of waiting, like blood seeping into your heart, never daring to forget.”Xie 'er saw Rong Ruo trembling with excitement and lowered her head shyly.
" If I can succeed, I will not refuse to die. I am willing to be a pair of mandarin ducks and not envy the immortals…" Rong Ruo pulled Xie 'er over and hugged her tightly. He had waited for this moment for three years, but now, even the three autumns were just a blink of an eye…
Above Taihe Palace, the four words "Fair and Bright" hung high in the middle of the hall. Under the illumination of the rising sun, it looked very dazzling. Kangxi was sixteen years old. Although he was young, his appearance did not match his age. When the ministers saw that he was so intelligent, some were gratified, some were worried, and some were restless, hoping to take advantage of his fledgling wings to form cliques for personal gain and dominate as soon as possible.
At this moment, the sky was slightly bright. He was already sitting on the dragon throne, waiting for His Highness and the officials to speak.
"Emperor, this subject believes that the matter of land enclosure must not be expanded. A year ago, because Lord Ao insisted on forcefully changing the land of the Yellow Flag and White Flag, it had already caused a huge uproar, causing the people of the White Flag to live in poverty. I implore the emperor to stop Lord Ao from doing such a terrible thing.”Suksaha was resentful and begged Kangxi.
Although the Emperor was still young, he was aware of the conflicts between the officials. He was only forced by the Empress Dowager to hand over the power to Oboi. Oboi often monopolized power, taking advantage of his young age and lack of experience. He used the excuse of assisting in everything and did not let go of his hegemony. The most hateful thing was that he often spoke rudely in front of the courtiers and contradicted him. Kang Xi had hated him for a long time and wanted to get rid of him. It was just that when he was in power, the Grand Empress Dowager and Soni's faction held the power, so it was not easy to seize it. When Soni died, he thought that the Grand Empress Dowager would completely relinquish power, but he did not expect that it would turn to the more difficult to deal with powerful minister Oboi. He had outstanding military achievements, held military power, and secretly formed cliques for personal gain, colluding with many courtiers. At this time, the Empress Dowager had entrusted him with an important task, and Oboi's power was at its peak. He no longer put the little Emperor in his eyes.
"Emperor, this old minister thinks that the exchange of land was purely a false accusation by Lord Suksaha! There was no such thing! Please investigate and punish Suksaha for framing the courtiers!”Oboi strode up to the front of the hall and pointed angrily at Suksaha without bowing.
"Your Majesty, please be aware that the matter of land exchange has already caused a large dispute between the White Flag and Yellow Flag. This subject can guarantee with my head that it is absolutely true.”Suksaha kowtowed to Kang Xi again.
The Emperor was about to speak when Oboi rushed up to the palace and shouted angrily," Lord Suksaha, I've already sent people to investigate. You colluded with Su Nahai, Zhu Changzuo, Wang Denglian, and the other courtiers to overthrow my position as an auxiliary minister and delude yourself into taking power. Your Majesty, I have already sent Su Nahai, Zhu Changzuo, and Wang Denglian to the death row. They are waiting for Your Majesty's approval to execute them today.”
"Ah! You! Oboi!" Suksaha had never expected that Oboi would be so bold as to send these loyal and incorruptible men to the death row. He was so pained that he pounded the ground and stood up in anger. He pointed at Oboi and shouted angrily," Oboi! You are the real traitor. You secretly formed a clique for personal gain, monopolized power, and wantonly changed the land of the yellow and white flags to satisfy your own selfish desires. You usurped power and arrested an important official of the court without waiting for the emperor's approval. What crime do you deserve? Even a thousand cuts wouldn't be enough to extinguish the hatred in people's hearts!”
"Humph! How dare a person who was waiting to be punished be so arrogant in the Imperial Court? Your Majesty, I request that Suksaha be arrested immediately and sentenced to death for forming a clique for personal gain, slandering an auxiliary minister, and deceiving the emperor!”Oboi glared at Kangxi, intending to force the emperor to quickly issue an edict to punish him.
"This official is willing to ask the emperor to quickly reduce the crime and eliminate the evil for the imperial court.”At this time, the ministers who had a personal relationship with Oboi in the palace saw this and knelt down one after another. They fawned over Oboi and threatened the Emperor.
The young Kangxi had never seen such a scene before. He was a little powerless. He knew that Suksaha and Su Nahai had always been on his side and were loyal to the royal family. This time, they used the excuse of eliminating the threat to eliminate the threat. It must be Oboi's doing. It was killing two birds with one stone. On the one hand, he got rid of the only disaster. Suksaha and the four auxiliary ministers only had Yabilong left. Now that he was in cahoots with Oboi, he could dominate the court. On the other hand, Suksaha and the others were the Emperor's trusted subordinates. They could take the opportunity to get rid of them. The Emperor's power in the court was insufficient, and he could no longer threaten Oboi.
Oboi, Oboi, you cunning little man. I am the emperor, how can I allow you to do whatever you want?
"Lord Ao, I thought that Lord Sukesaha's claim about exchanging land for land has not been verified. Moreover, this matter has nothing to do with Lord Su Nahai and the others, so we cannot implicate ourselves. I want to take a long time to discuss, send people to investigate carefully, and then make a decision, what do you think?”Although the Emperor was resentful, he still maintained his usual calm attitude. He did not confront Oboi directly, but answered him with reason.
" This..." Oboi did not expect the little Emperor to have such a calm attitude in the face of his plan. He was shocked at first and sighed that the Emperor should not be underestimated. However, he quickly adjusted himself and said," Since the Emperor has compassion, I will obey." However, Suksaha's crime of slandering the auxiliary minister for no reason and trying to seize power was unforgivable. The court was afraid that the people would not be convinced and the people would not be stable. How could they govern? This official asks the emperor to think twice."
Kang Xi thought,"Oboi has already given in and cannot be confronted. Suksaha, you will have to suffer a little. We will make a decision in the future."
"Suksaha, Lord Ao is loyal and has outstanding achievements. With the decree of the Empress Dowager, the position of auxiliary minister is no doubt yours. You are blinded by power and desire hegemony, so you can be exempted from death. I will now remove you from your position in the court and go to guard the former emperor's tomb today. Su Nahai and the others colluded with Suksaha and were sent to Lengge River. The matter was settled and no further discussion was allowed.”The Emperor made up his mind and dismissed Suksaha from his position. He only wanted to repay him with his life and use him again in the future.
Since the Emperor had made such a decision, Oboi couldn't flare up. He could only give up in embarrassment, his dissatisfaction evident in his words. The Emperor saw this, but because of the Empress Dowager, he could not punish her. However, he was even more determined to destroy the Ao clan, and a series of secret operations were carried out.
After the morning court session, Kang Xi and Cao Yin strolled in the imperial garden.
"Cao Yin, how are the warriors of Buku preparing?”The Emperor asked as he walked with his hands behind his back.
"We have already sent people to search for strong warriors in the country. There will be results soon.”Cao Yin bowed.
"En, I can rest assured that you, Cao Yin, will handle things.”The Emperor smiled and nodded.
"Your Majesty praises me too much. Working for Your Majesty is this lowly official's duty.”Cao Yinqian said.
It was July, and the heat was unbearable. The Emperor was sweating profusely after walking for a while. In addition to the matter of the court just now, he was even more upset and uninterested. He only paced slowly with his hands behind his back and did not speak for a long time.
Seeing this, Cao Yin had already guessed a little." I see that the Emperor is always serious and unhappy. It must be because of the Oboi incident. However, this matter could not be rushed. It should be like what the emperor said and be considered. Now that all aspects have been arranged, it is only waiting for the day when the water will flow. The emperor is so worried all day long, I am really worried about the emperor's dragon body.”
"Ai, Cao Yin, when did you not know what this one was thinking? It's just that this one is still worried about how to explain it to the Empress Dowager.”The Emperor sighed.
"As long as Oboi falls, the Emperor will be able to take over the power. When the Empress Dowager sees the Emperor's wisdom and courage in eliminating the treacherous officials, she will definitely praise him and hand over the power to the Emperor.”Cao Yin said carefully.
"Hmm, that seems reasonable." When the Emperor heard this, he felt slightly relieved and his tightly knitted brows relaxed slightly.
The two of them discussed and walked slowly for a while. They saw a pavilion in front of them and went in to rest.
On the stone table in the pavilion, there were colorful fruit plates, exquisite refreshments, and fresh flowers. It was obvious that they had been carefully prepared here not long ago. The Emperor was puzzled. On such a hot day, the Empress Dowager never strolled around the imperial garden at this time, and it was unlikely for the other Gege to stroll around the garden so early. Who was this prepared for?
The Emperor sat down and took out a fan to fan himself. While eating the fruit plate, he let Cao Yin, who was standing at the side, sit down and rest. Cao Yin sat down respectfully and praised the fruits.
While they were chatting, a palace maid brought in some fresh, iced fruits. The Emperor stopped him." Wait, who prepared these fruit plates and refreshments here?”
"Reporting to the emperor, these fruits were personally prepared by the empress. She said that the emperor might pass by this place after the morning court session. It's mid-summer and she was afraid that the emperor would be too hot and tired, so she asked the female servant to wait here. She said that once the emperor comes, he can eat the most thirsty ice fruit to relieve the heat and relieve fatigue.”The palace maid lowered her head and replied.
"Yes, I understand. You may leave." The Emperor nodded slightly, telling the palace maids not to wait by the side.
"Emperor, I didn't expect the empress to take care of me so carefully. What else can a husband ask for after getting such a wife? Haha." Cao Yin saw that there was no one else around, so he restored the brotherly relationship with the Emperor and smiled.
"Cao Yin, you are looking for me. When I must bestow a marriage to you, hmm…I will bestow you with a woman who does not know the taste of elegance. At that time, you will be speechless every day. You are not allowed to disobey the decree.”Seeing Cao Yin like this, the Emperor also looked away from the annoying court affairs and joked with him.
"Ai, Emperor, my Cao Yin residence doesn't lack maids and mothers. What use is there in bestowing such a woman? If the Emperor deliberately bestowed such a woman to a good brother, it would only mean that the Emperor's taste was too bad.”Cao Yin laughed.
"Cao Yin! You're quite picky now." The Emperor smiled and then said helplessly," It's just that Cao Yin doesn't know that although I'm the emperor and have ruled the world for many years, I've never been able to find a woman I care about to serve. During the election a few years ago, the Empress also chose a harem of concubines for Zhen, but Zhen did not like any of them, and wasted them for nothing.”
"The matter of selecting talents is a rule set by our ancestors, the emperor need not mind. As for the woman he fell in love with, that was something that could only be encountered by chance.”Cao Yin withdrew his smile and said silently.
"Speaking of women, Cao Yin, you are about the same age as me. I already have an empress and concubines. What about you?”The Emperor asked with concern.
"I haven't met Cao Yin." Cao Yin felt slightly regretful.
"In that case, it seems like Zhen has wronged you. However, you have been my personal guard all these years and have never left my side. How could you have the opportunity to find someone you love? Sigh, looks like I have to think about you first.”The Emperor stood up and paced in the pavilion. He patted Cao Yin's shoulder and said," Oh right, this year's selection is coming up again. This year, I will personally choose a good one for you, Cao Yin. As long as I don't choose her, on the day of amnesty, I can put her back into the marriage. How about that?”
"Emperor, this subject is terrified. This matter must not be allowed.”When Cao Yin heard the Emperor's words, he was shocked and quickly knelt down to kowtow.
"Cao Yin, my word carries weight. This matter is settled. No further discussion." The Emperor walked out of the pavilion with a smile, leaving Cao Yin kneeling in the pavilion in fear, not knowing what to do.
"Cao Yin, why are you still kneeling there? Hurry up and follow me. "Let's go to Yumin's place for a walk…" The Emperor turned around and said after walking for a short while.
Cao Yin had a helpless expression as he lowered his head and followed.
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