Xie 'er, the reeds and the white light, were they going to scatter again? Was that the image of farewell? Ever since you entered the palace, I've always been talking about those unrelated things. Even the memories related to you are all things from the past. My longing for yesterday far exceeded my expectations for tomorrow. The past that I had walked through had never been so vivid and concrete. It was like something that was happening, wantonly manipulating my emotions and state of mind these days.
It is said that this season is the loneliest time of the year, and the most exciting time for passionate people to shed tears and grind ink. Are you the same?
" Sigh…" Rong Ruo sighed softly." Xie 'er, I wonder if you're used to being in the palace?”
Rong Ruo climbed the north tower of Shichahai and looked at the setting sun in a daze. He sighed with his hands behind his back and stroked the railing. Dressed in a moon-white robe, she stood in the cold of spring, sighing endlessly for the past.
"Young Master Nalan." Suddenly, a familiar and gentle voice came from behind.
So it was Qiyue. She gently held onto the railing and slowly climbed up from the bottom of the building.
"Miss Qiyue, what a coincidence." Rong Ruo turned around to welcome him, trying hard to squeeze out a smile.
"Young Master Nalan, are you also sighing by the railing?”After Qiyue greeted him, she slowly walked to Rong Ruo's side. She didn't look at him, but she looked in the same direction as him. She looked at the scenery of Shichahai and asked.
"Haha." Rong Ruo smiled helplessly and did not speak bluntly.
"The ancients had to write poems when they reached the top. However, Qiyue thought that if Young Master Nalan wanted to write poems now, it would definitely be 'Ode on Leisure Mood'.”Qi Yue had long understood Rong Ruo's feelings. Her gaze fell lightly on the vast water surface.
"I wish to be a paulownia tree in the wood, a zither on my knees;"When sorrow and joy reach their peak, sorrow comes, and finally they push me and stop…" Rong Ruo lightly chanted, and suddenly her thoughts were infinite, and she was only in a daze.
" Master Nalan…" Seeing Rong Ruo's infatuation, Qiyue did not know how to continue. She could only stand silently beside him and follow his gaze, although she knew that what they saw was definitely not the same scenery.
After a long time, Qiyue said," If Miss Xie 'er is really…really chosen by the Emperor…what will Young Master do…"
Rong Ruo was stunned, and his face immediately showed an expression of infinite pain. He had imagined many scenarios and made plans for the worst, but he still could not withstand such a question.
"I never thought that Rong Ruo would have someone who could replace Xie 'er. In this life, Rong Ruo might meet many talented and affectionate women, but Xie 'er was just Xie' er. She was the only one in Rong Ruo's heart. A lifetime was very short. Perhaps it was so rushed that he couldn't make it to the appointment, or perhaps it was so long that he couldn't even wait. "For its shortcomings, I will hold on; for its strengths, I will be firm…" Rong Ruo slowly said. Her eyes were indescribably complicated, like the occasional flying swan in the sky, without a fixed residence.
"Qiyue was moved by Young Master's deep love for Miss Xie 'er. For so many years, Qi Yue had been waiting, waiting for a beautiful 'reeds and reeds in the sky' like the Book of Songs. Now, she finally felt the feeling of longing. It turned out that it could be very light, but it could also be very heavy.”Qiyue smiled faintly and looked at Rong Ruo with relief." It is as light as a cloud, able to follow the wind of the distant thoughts and reflect on the heart of the person you love. And it's so heavy, even heavier than the fallen leaves on the entire Fragrant Mountain…"
"Miss Qiyue, did you also have a bone-chilling longing?”When Rong Ruo heard that her understanding was so thorough, she was so amazed that she wanted to make her a confidant.
"Yes." Qiyue glanced at Rong Ruo, turned around sadly, and said faintly," The man between my eyebrows is the most beautiful man in the world." My love does not need to cling to the dust of the world, does not need to swear, does not need to ally. Burning myself to love someone is not the freedom I want.‘I sing the moon wandering, I dance the shadow messy. When they were awake, they made love together, but when they were drunk, they went their separate ways. Forever tied to the merciless tour, looking forward to the distant clouds, that's good…"
" What a good idea..." When Rong Ruo heard Qiyue's words, her worries were instantly resolved.
"'Crossing the river to pick hibiscus, orchid pond full of fragrant grass.'Even if he is the most beautiful hibiscus in the world, I will not pick it. I only carry a harp, sit opposite him, and sing for him. I will sing in your honor, and I will save you in your thanks." Qi Yue slowly paced around the building, but her heart was sad.
"Only Qiyue has such a state of mind. Rong Ruo is ashamed of her inferiority…"Rong Ruo said in shame," Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books.”
"It's good that Young Master understands. You can't worry about this matter anymore. The provincial examination is around the corner. I hope that the young master's talent can be displayed. I won't live up to Qiyue's sincere advice today.”Qi Yue smiled.
"Regarding the provincial examination, Rong Ruo will not disappoint.”Rong Ruo said seriously," It's just that I can't forget about Xie 'er for a day. The saddest thing in life is to be busy and confused. However, Rong Ruo already knew that Xie 'er was Rong Ruo's lifelong dream. In the vast sea of people, to be able to find a soul mate for life was already a blessing from the heavens. Such a rare thing could actually be met early on. I'm lucky to get it, but I'm destined to lose it…"
" Young Master..." Qiyue sighed deeply. She wanted to say something, but she only said," Why are you so persistent..."
" If you solve Xiangsi…you will definitely share a branch with Han Ping…" Rong Ruo's eyes were slightly watery.
When Qiyue saw this, she shook her head sadly and silently went down the stairs. Rong Ruo was still standing in the shadows of the setting sun, lonely and tormented, stretching his thin figure.
The moon pierced through the silk lattice, and the wild chicken did not pass.
Xie 'er sat alone on the jade steps, counting the raindrops dripping from the eaves. Who knew whether it was cold or warm at night?
Cousin, I finally know that no matter how young a person is, after this life, they will become old in an instant. Over the past few days, he had witnessed everything that had happened in the palace, experienced dangers and bitterness that he had never imagined, and also met many people who were either sincere or who were living in masks. It's just that this kind of hurried and chaotic life, taking one step at a time, and spending my entire life in exchange for glory and wealth, isn't what I want. I just want to be an ordinary woman. My biggest wish is to return with you. Do you still remember the little song I sang for you?
"I want to live in seclusion with you in the countryside, carefree.? I want you to mix the vermilion brush for me, and write endlessly.
? I want you to make my inkstone green and black eyebrow line, looking at the endless distant mountains.? I want you to hold my hand and draw wild chrysanthemums freely.? I want to hold your hand and draw a lonely smile on the moon.? Fireflies rise from the lotus pond, and when the lonely lamp is exhausted, I will put on a coat for you who is reading in the middle of the night.
? When the fragrance of my heart is burnt out, when the clouds are light and the moon is shining, I will add incense to you, who is bored to death.? In the morning, I will see you off to the fields.? When I come back in the evening, I will raise the table and bring the parsley and lychee.? When farming is idle, we play chess together, splash ink together, and play chess together. They drank tea together, read poems together, and played together.? During the harvest season, they worked together, reaped together, cracked shells together, and rejoiced together.
? I feel sorry for your dark back and wipe away the sweat on your head…"
As Xie 'er thought about it, a faint smile appeared on her face. Perhaps it was because of the rules in the palace, she had not smiled sincerely for a long time, and she seemed a little stiff.
"Xie 'er, it's late and cold outside.”Liu Yan still had that clean and flawless smile on her face. She took two mats and laid them on the jade steps.
Xie 'er got up and laid the bed. She smiled." Why are you out too? Don't joke with them inside."
"Hehe, you know that I don't like lively places.”Liu Yan sat down next to Xie 'er. Her face became even more beautiful under the moonlight. She said," Xie' er, what are you looking at outside? You were so engrossed in it. You didn't hear me when I called you in the room just now."”
"Nothing, I just miss home a little.”Xie 'er looked at Liu Yan and smiled." What about you? It's been almost half a month. Do you miss home?”
"Why not?" Liu Yan immediately became sad. She lowered her head and casually rubbed the ground with her toes." Xie 'er, you definitely can't understand me.”
"What's wrong? Liu Huan, since you entered the palace, you've always looked troubled. Did something happen at home?”Xie 'er pulled Liu Yan's hand with concern, feeling a bone-piercing coldness.
"Xie 'er, I treat you as a sister and only talk to you. " Don't…" Before Liu Huan could finish, Xie 'er stopped her." You know my character. If you have anything on your mind, just tell me. You won't tell anyone else." Don't worry…"
"Xie 'er, I'm not doubting your character. "It's just…it's just that this matter is difficult to say…Moreover…we're both attendants…" Liu Yan rubbed the corner of her clothes, looking anxious.
" Don't worry, Hua 'er. Xie' er has no intention of being the emperor's woman. Entering the palace is only a last resort. I'll tell you in detail in the future…" Xie 'er patted her hand.
"Xie 'er, Liu Yan is the daughter of the Ezhuo clan under the Zhengbai banner. Ever since Lord Suksaha was overthrown by Lord Oboi, Su Nahai, Zhu Changzuo, and the others were beheaded. " My E Zhuo family was implicated, and my father was imprisoned in the Ning Ancient Tower…Mother risked implicating nine families to bribe a powerful official to change my age and let me enter the palace ahead of time. She hoped that I would raise my eyebrows for the family and save my life…" Liu Yan immediately burst into tears." Xie 'er, with my talent, I will definitely not be chosen by the Emperor…Xie' er, if I can't enter the Phoenix Screen in one fell swoop, I, I will never have the chance to be released again…"
Liu Yan cried in Xie 'er's arms in pain.
" The family affairs have changed, and the heavy responsibility of reviving the family business has been entrusted to you. So there is such a reason. No wonder you are troubled…Then what do you need Xie 'er's help with…Xie' er will definitely not decline…To save your father with your own body. Hua 'er, it turns out that you have such a heavy responsibility to enter the palace…Xie' er will definitely do her best to help you…" Xie 'er was convinced by her courage and comforted her softly.
" Liu Huan has no talent and no virtue…I heard that the Emperor likes talented women. Xie 'er, I've known your talent for the past few days. I wonder if you can help me…" Liu Huan held Xie' er's hand tightly and looked at her pleadingly." Didn't you say that you don't want to be a concubine?" Then are you willing to help me ascend to this position…It's not that Liu Huan admires someone of high status, but…"
"Yan 'er, I understand. Xie' er will definitely help you with your matter.”Xie 'er couldn't bear to see her cry so much, so she cut off her unspeakable secret and comforted her more gently." You don't have to worry about your Amma every day. You'll get sick from it." Don't worry, Xie 'er will do her best to help you.”
" Xie 'er…In my previous life, I must have been a man who loved you but couldn't get you. That's why I can stand by your side in this life and beg for your pity, support, and forgiveness…" Liu Han was extremely grateful and moved. She threw herself into Xie' er's arms and sobbed." I will repay your kindness in the future. I will never forget it…"
" You're too kind. We're good sisters…Your business is my business…" Xie 'er hugged her thin body tightly and tried her best to give her warmth.
"Sisters forever…I really don't know why you're so nice to everyone.”Liu Yan wiped her tears and finally smiled.
" All the feelings in the world are worth cherishing. Sometimes, when you treat someone well, like someone, and love someone, you don't have to ask if it's worth it. Even if it's not worth it in the eyes of others, as long as you see him safe and happy, everything will be worth it.”Xie 'er said earnestly.
"However, if you find out in the end that that person isn't worth your effort, or that the person he cares about isn't actually you, and that it has always been your one-sided effort, what will you do?”Liu Yan asked.
"That person…if I really cared about him, no matter how unpredictable the world is, I would still love him as if I had never loved him. I will remember him as if I had never known him. Remembering that he was just like us, an old friend who had just missed him. " Looking at him from afar, just like when I first saw him…" Xie 'er said silently.
"You're too serious about everything.”Liu Yan sighed," It will be very hard like this. If he was too serious, how could there be any flaws? However, it was easy to see the flaws.”
"Actually, not hiding, not accommodating, and not being perfunctory after seeing through the flaws is also a kind of trust, isn't it?”Xie 'er smiled." We always want to appear on stage and act out the most flawless side. We deliberately hide the most ordinary part. However, if one really cared about a person, it was not just for their beautiful side. It was to see their ordinariness, their ordinariness, and even their flaws, but still firmly love and tolerate them.”
"Does that include betrayal?" Liu Yan asked in a controlled voice.
"If his betrayal has melted, he must be in love.”Xie 'er smiled.
"Other than the love between a man and a woman, what about friendship?”Liu Yan asked.
"What is a friend? The Zen master said that there are four kinds of friends: Just like flowers, when they are beautiful, they fill their arms, and when they are withered, they are abandoned. The second is like a scale. If it is heavy, the head will be lowered; If it is light, the head will be raised. Three mountains, as long as you are willing to climb, borrow high to look far, send green into Meng; Four as the ground, silently bearing, a grain planted a hundred grains of grain, plain without resentment. Little boy, have you seen your own shadow under the moonlight? Friends are what you treat them, and they are the reflections of your heart.”Xie 'er pointed at the moonlight.
Liu Yan looked up at the sky and then looked down at the shadow on the ground. She smiled and said," If you want to observe, then we are the best observers." Sister is me, I am sister. If sister loves the moon, I will be the moonlight and follow sister for life.”
" Hehe…" Xie 'er covered her mouth and pursed her lips. She could vaguely see her own shadow on her bright face.
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