I didn't even raise my head, but wrinkled my face.”
Although this inner palace wall is much shorter than the outer city wall, it is still more than twenty feet. I definitely can't jump over it.
Wen Lang was obviously making fun of him. He shook his head with a smile and pointed into the distance."Ai, then I can only trouble Master Yu to go around Fanghua Gate.”
I smiled leisurely." That's good. The moon is beautiful. ChenQie can accompany the emperor to enjoy the moon for a walk. It's not pleasant!"”
Wen Lang just looked at me, but he smiled without saying anything. His eyes flickered as if he was wandering.
I was embarrassed by his gaze. I turned around and looked around to see that there was no one around. I raised my breath and rushed forward. I knew that Wen Lang's skills were quite good, so I didn't dare to look back.
Sure enough, within three steps, she heard the sound of clothes approaching from behind. She could only use all her strength to move forward. After more than 200 feet, her breathing could not keep up. She found that Wen Lang was already stuck to her side, so she simply stopped, regulated her breathing, and walked slowly with Wen Lang. She heard him say,"Yu 'er's escaping skills are really not bad.”
I listened and couldn't help but laugh."Brother Lang's words are not new. My brother at home is making fun of Yu 'er."”
Seeing Fanghua Gate in front, from afar, the door was open. There was a carriage parked outside the door and two people stood beside it. I thought it was the people arranged by Wen Lang. I kept quiet and retreated behind Wen Lang.
As he got closer, the two men came over to welcome him. Behind him was a small internal supervisor, and the one in front looked like a guard. Seeing him lower his voice, he said,"Greetings, Emperor."
As a concubine in the harem, Fanghua Gate was the limit that I could set foot in. Since Wen Lang didn't say it clearly, I was happy to have no one to greet me. I only pretended to help Wen Lang get into the car and then I went in.
When he glanced at the guard from the corner of his eye, he felt that this person was somewhat familiar. However, he did not have the time to look carefully. After sitting down, he turned around and was about to lift the curtain to take a look. The small internal supervisor had already led the horse forward. The guard followed him to the side, swaying and making it even more difficult to see carefully. He could only give up.
The outer palace was not as quiet as the inner palace. This was the outermost line of defense of the Imperial City. It was late at night, and the patrols became even tighter. Through the curtains, one could vaguely see a group of footsteps passing by.
"Did you just say your brother?" Wen Lang asked from behind.”
I nodded." Yes, my three brothers at home treat me very well.”
At this point, I suddenly realized that the guard outside the carriage was just blurting out,"Isn't that Rui Rong's brother outside?"
I've seen Shi Ruiyao before, but I was in a panic when I met him, so I don't remember his appearance very well. Moreover, only the Imperial Army guards can enter and leave the palace at night, so I didn't think of him at that time.
Wen Lang nodded." He's already a vice-captain, and your second brother is a lieutenant."”
I was delighted. Second Brother had been promoted to an official position. I couldn't see Wen Lang's expression clearly in the darkness. I was about to speak when I saw him look out of the car and signal me to keep quiet.
I knew that I had arrived at Xihua Gate. There was a questioning voice outside. I heard Shi Ruiyao say calmly,"Official business ordered by the Emperor."
Then, he took out a token with some weight. The guard did not say anything else and quickly let him in.
After the carriage left the city gate, it moved forward a little and stopped at a corner. A few horse hooves were heard and a low voice came from outside,"Greetings to the emperor. This lowly subject is here by imperial decree.”
I heard this voice clearly. It's Second Brother!
I jumped up and looked at Wen Lang expectantly. Wen Lang smiled and gestured for me to go and deal with it. I quickly lifted the curtain and whispered,"Second brother!"”
The second brother was shocked and his mouth was wide open. Shi Ruiyao reacted and lowered his head."It's Mistress Yu Pin!"
I smiled at him." Long time no see, Deputy Shi."”
" Greetings, Concubine Yu." Second Brother's voice was filled with joy, but he did not forget his duty." This is not the place to talk. May I ask where the Emperor is going?" We should go there as soon as possible."
It turned out that Wen Lang didn't say where he was going. I smiled and said indifferently,"Let's go home."
Second Brother was stunned. He was puzzled at first, but then he seemed to understand. He immediately nodded and didn't ask any more questions. He gave one of the two horses to Shi Ruiyao. The two of them got on the horse, and I also returned to the car.
The streets of the capital city are very quiet at night. The sound of horses 'hooves and wheels is unusually clear. The two of them are guarding the carriage on both sides as they head towards my house without stopping. I looked at the moonlight through the gap in the curtain and smiled. It was a beautiful night.
Not long after, the carriage stopped in front of my house. I wasn't in a hurry to move and only asked Second Brother to call the door. I only got off when I saw Uncle Yuan open the door and come out.
When Uncle Yuan saw me, he was shocked. His eyes widened."Miss! Aiya! It was really Miss! Why did you…"
" Uncle Yuan." My calm and solemn voice successfully silenced him, causing him to be at a loss. I whispered," Send away all the servants on night duty and call Father and Mother to the main hall. Tell them that I'm back and don't alarm the YiNiangs." Also, ask Aunt Qin to call Ruirong."
Uncle Yuan answered them one by one and jogged in. I turned around and saw that Wenlang had already gotten out of the car. Second Brother instructed the little internal supervisor to wait at the side of the car.
I brought Wenlang into the main hall and personally served him tea. Father and Mother rushed over. Before they entered the house, they heard Father's voice,"Yu 'er is back? What's going on?"
Before he finished speaking, he saw Wen Lang sitting in the room and hurriedly knelt down."This subject pays his respects to the emperor, master Yu Pin! I didn't know that the emperor had come and didn't come out to welcome him. It's really a sin!”His mother also quickly knelt down beside him.
I felt a little wronged and tears welled up in my eyes. I looked at Wenlang and didn't say anything.
Wen Lang said gently,"Lord Mu, you don't have to be so polite. I'm going in private."”
I received Wen Lang's gaze and quickly went forward to help my parents up. Then, I bowed to my family. Mother's eyes were red as she touched my hand. She wanted to cry but she held it back.
"Lord Mu, what do you think of Shi Zhijiang's case?”
Wen Lang's words made me turn around to look. Father had been an official for many years and naturally knew his limits."After Lord Song's promotion, the Imperial Academy has yet to be appointed. Lord Shi should be able to take up the position. Next year, there will be a vacancy in the Board of Rites.”
Although it was not the answer, but Wenlang's original intention was here. I couldn't help but admire my father's wisdom.
At this moment, I saw Aunt Qin appear outside the door and then retreat. I understood in my heart and gestured for Mother to wait a moment before walking out.
Rui Rong was already in the corridor and was very happy to see me."Sister!"
I smiled. It had been more than a month since we last met. Seeing that Rui Rong's complexion was still good, I felt much more at ease.
"Ruirong, your brother is here too.”He looked around and didn't see Shi Ruiyao." He went to patrol, right?"”
Rui Rong looked behind me and asked,"Is-is he here?"
I looked at Rui Rong and nodded with a smile. In the end, she still didn't know how to address Wen Lang."Come, let's go in."
I led Ruirong into the main hall. Wenlang was discussing something with his father. When he looked up and saw her, he immediately stopped talking. Seeing this, I quickly called my parents to leave and close the door.
I picked up a room next door and talked to my parents. I couldn't help but ask them in detail. We looked at each other with tears in our eyes. I didn't mention it. Later, my father mentioned that Third Brother would soon be a soldier in the Imperial Army. He should be under Shi Ruiyao's jurisdiction.
"Although the job is not bad, it's a pity that the Mu family has no civil officials in this generation.”Father's words were filled with regret.
I consoled him,"It's a good thing that Third Brother has an errand. What's the difference between civil officials and generals? They all serve the court."”
Looking at Mother, I said,"Moreover, the Imperial Army is stationed in the capital, under the feet of the Emperor. It is safe and glorious, so that I don't have to worry about it every time I go out like Second Brother."”
Mother naturally agreed. Father actually didn't mind too much. Seeing this, he also smiled lovingly,"Forget it. If I can be closer to Yu 'er, I can often send some news to my family.”
When the ugly time was over, Aunt Qin came to find me."Miss, Second Young Master said it's almost time.”
I stood up and bowed to my parents reluctantly. When I arrived outside the main hall, I saw that only Shi Ruiyao was guarding the door.
He gave me a cautious bow." It's time. Mu Zoling has gone outside to inspect the carriage."”
I nodded." I heard that my third brother will be transferred to the Imperial Army this month. I hope Deputy Captain Shi will be able to bear with it."”
Shi Ruiyao bowed again." What are you saying, Concubine Yu? The Mu family has taken good care of Ruirong. This humble servant is very grateful. How can we not take care of Brother Guanming?"”
I looked at him and smiled lightly." I have no sisters since I was young. After seeing Ruirong, I hit it off very well. We are like a family, without distinction between us." You are Rui Rong's elder brother, so you are also my elder brother. Therefore, you don't have to be so cautious and polite to me. No matter what, I will stand on Rui Rong's side. The Shi family quickly turned the tables. You have to plan for Ruirong when you are outside. The road ahead of her must not be easy.”
Shi Ruiyao seemed to be very surprised by my words. He looked at me blankly for a moment, lowered his head, and said in a soft and firm voice,"I was shallow. I'll remember your words.”
At this moment, Second Brother walked over." The carriage is ready. It's already past midnight. We can't delay any longer."”
I nodded, looked at the door, and sighed. It seemed that I had to go in and break up the couple.
When I entered the room, I saw Wen Lang and Rui Rong sitting side by side on the couch in the side hall. Wen Lang was talking about something. I didn't go forward and only raised my voice,"Brother Lang, we should go back."
Wen Lang raised his head and nodded at me. He stood up and carefully told Rui Rong a few words. Rui Rong's eyes were red as she helped Wen Lang straighten his cloak. She couldn't say anything and just nodded repeatedly.
I walked up and stroked Rui Rong's back."Ruirong will stay here. In a few months, the Spring Selection will be held. At that time, it will relieve my loneliness.”
I paused for a moment and said,"As for this period of time, I will help you look after Brother Lang in the palace. I guarantee that no one will snatch it away!"”
Rui Rong and Wen Lang both smiled.
Wen Lang and I took the opportunity to leave Mu Clan and return to the carriage. Father and Mother respectfully sent us off at the door. Everything was going smoothly, but when the carriage approached Xihua Gate, it suddenly stopped. Shi Ruiyao reported in a low voice from outside,"Emperor, there is a large group of guards of honor at Xihua Gate!”# Cancel all reviews: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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