Family Has a Concubine

King Liang took the painting, and Emperor Zhengxuan coughed twice: Go down.

After the King of Liang saluted, he turned and walked out.

Emperor Zhengxuan looked at his back, and he sighed slightly: This On the Bridge... Do you think he will like it?

Of course. Cai Jie nodded hastily, On July 7th last year, His Highness asked Princess Yangxin to draw a copy. After the Emperor found out, he asked people to search around, and finally found the real one. This is a change of heart, King Liang. Your Highness must be very moved.

Only then did Emperor Zhengxuan smile as if he was burdened, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

King Liang walked out of the emperor's bedroom and walked on the huge square paved with white jade. The black sable fur cape fluttered in the wind, his red lips slowly raised, implying a cruel sarcasm, and his charming phoenix eyes shone coldly.

Father, it's always like this.

The prince was given the whole Yingcheng, but what he was given was a summer resort.

The prince was given the whole five cities of soldiers and horses, but what he was given was a precious antique.

Today's matter, in the hands of the father, he probably also guessed what the result would be.

But did they think it was over?

Thinking of this, Liang Wang's eyes were full of sarcasm.

...

The prince left the palace and returned to face the prince's mansion, and the news spread quickly.

Ye Tangcai was sitting in the restaurant, and when she heard the news from outside, she sneered coldly, and heard them say that the prince built the Son of Heaven Sacrifice in Dingshan, which is a crime of unfilial piety! But in the end the emperor said that the token could not be found, the prince was framed, and the person who framed him was still being investigated.

However, although the prince did not do such an unfilial thing as building a sacrificial hall, he found some unbearable letters in the mansion. As for what it was, the emperor didn't say what it was, only that he had a lack of virtue.

As soon as this remark came out, everyone immediately thought of the rumors between him and Mr. Miao some time ago, and there was an instant uproar. Everyone said that the crown prince is really messing with men!

All of a sudden, everyone spurned him.

Then someone talked about Miao Jihe's marriage to Ye Lingjiao, and everyone said that the Ye family was deceived. As for Lin Guogong's visit... I don't know where the news came out, saying that he actually came to teach the prince that day.

Everyone was suddenly enlightened when they heard it.

Ye Tangcai breathed a sigh of relief, then frowned again, took out a small piece of silver, put it on the table, and left in a hurry.

She originally planned to return to Jing'an Hou Mansion after getting the news from the palace, but now, she rushed back to Ding Guobo Mansion instead.

The carriage entered through the west corner gate, and Ye Tangcai got off the carriage and went straight to the west courtyard, passing by Lanzhuju, and seeing that the inner door was open, she hurried in.

Chu Yunpan was in the bedroom, taking off his outer clothes, dusty all over.

Third Master, the emperor returned the order... Did I fail? Ye Tangcai's face turned pale. Could it be that Mimi missed that night?

No, I found it. Chu Yunpan sneered.

Then why... Ye Tangcai is a boudoir girl, but she also knows that it is a big unfilial act to build the emperor's sacrificial place. As an ordinary person, being unfilial is already a serious crime, but it would be magnified several times if it were for the prince.

The emperor has always been so eccentric. Chu Yunpan hooked his lips mockingly, This prince was identified by him. The emperor didn't want the prince to be called unfilial, but he was sad and uncomfortable. attack him.

Ye Tangcai was startled and frowned.

Aren't you going back to see my sister-in-law and grandmother? Chu Yunpan asked.

At this moment, I'm afraid I won't even be able to enter the door. Ye Tangcai smiled coldly after speaking.

Whenever something happened, Ye Hewen would close the door and act like a turtle. This was the case when she got married last year. After packing her up and sending her out, for fear that the guests who came to Zhang's banquet would turn around and ask what happened, they simply closed the door.

Ye Tangcai's guess was right, Ye Hewen really closed the door to thank the guests at this time.

But in the house, it was a mess!

Because the Miao family had broken through Ye Hewen's defense and was crying in Ye Hewen's study.

You know it's a broken sleeve, but you insist on letting your daughter marry me. I know what you're doing. Miao said and started crying.

She has been husband and wife with him for more than twenty years, so she doesn't know what is on his mind. Didn't he just want to get close to the prince so that he can become a dragon in the future.

But if he wants to take advantage of the dragon, he must have capital! No matter how people look down on him. Now that Miao Jihe's matter has involved the crown prince, he wants to use his daughter to silence everyone, so as to solve the crown prince's plight. In exchange for the prince's favor.

Miao was going crazy with anger, wishing she could step forward and tear him apart, but she has nothing now, so she can only bear it. She will not make a scene, but only cry miserably.

Ye Hewen was at a loss when he saw her tears, and sighed: Okay, why are you crying?

I'm just such a daughter, I won't cry? Miao cried even harder. Nowadays it's spread all over the world, saying that the crown prince is having an affair with Miao Jihe, and even the emperor said that the letter was found, saying that his virtue is not good, and you still let your daughter marry? The face of our Jing'an Hou Mansion is even worse. don't want?

Okay, okay, okay... it's over! Why are you making noise! Ye Hewen's face turned green and pale. In the end, he shook his hands fiercely, and walked out with his hands behind his back.

You! Old master! Seeing this, Ms. Miao hurriedly chased after him.

Ye Hewen only said to the mother-in-law outside: Stop it, stop it. Then he shouted at Mrs. Miao: Stay here and don't make trouble anymore.

Miao was accused by him in his study again.

After Ye Hewen left the study, he arrived at the Chuihua Gate and got into the carriage. Liu Er flicked the whip, and the carriage went out.

In the slightly swaying carriage, Ye Hewen was completely annoyed.

The carriage walked for a while, and soon came to a box on the second floor of Stewed Taste World, opened the door, and saw Xu Rui and Ye Chengde sitting in the box.

Seeing him, Ye Chengde and Xu Rui hurried forward to salute.

Ye Hewen waved his hands and asked them to get up: How could the prince's affairs have changed like this? Ye Hewen walked inside, and finally sat down on the prince's chair under the window.

The prince has just returned to the mansion, so I don't want to come to see you at this time. Xu Rui's face was livid.

This was originally a clever plan planned by him. It was supposed to go smoothly, but it was about to succeed, and he would also become the effective counselor of His Highness the Crown Prince. How could he have thought that...

Although the emperor didn't point it out, everyone knows it well. Ye Hewen was full of unwillingness. This marriage, let it go?

As he spoke, his wrinkled face was very tangled.

Now everyone knows that Miao Jihe is a broken sleeve. If he still marry his daughter, will he still have his old face?

His Royal Highness is only hurt for a while now, so what is such a small matter? Ye Chengde said, If we withdraw the engagement now, it will be an insult to His Royal Highness! Moreover, this is Ruier's plan to His Royal Highness. If we divorce, Do you still want Ruier's future?

Ye Hewen's heart shuddered.

Forget it himself, he is already in his sixties, and he has been downgraded to three ranks in a row before, what future can he have? Now, he can only put all his hopes on his grandson. I hope he can stand out from the crowd, honor his ancestors, and let him feel proud!

At this time, Ye Lingjiao was married to the Miao family, and their Jing'an Hou Mansion lost all face, and even became the laughing stock in Beijing, but for the sake of their grandson, if they become a laughing stock, they will become a laughing stock! In doing so, at least there is still a thread left with the prince.

After discussing with each other, they left separately.

Xu Rui couldn't help it, he didn't go back to Songhua Lane, but went to the Prince's Mansion.

He handed over the post, and after a while, Li Gui came out: Young Master Xu, Your Highness welcomes you.

Hearing these words, Xu Rui secretly rejoiced in his heart, now is the troubled time, and the crown prince is still willing to see him, it seems that the crown prince still thinks highly of him.

Li Gui led Xu Rui, and after a while, they came to the prince's study, and Song Xiao was also inside.

The prince sat behind the nanmu desk with a gloomy expression on his face.

Xu Rui hurriedly stepped forward to salute, with a trembling voice: Originally... this matter went smoothly, how could I have thought... Please rest assured, Your Highness, the marriage between the Ye family and the Miao family will continue. After all, the emperor did not reveal it. The common people are guessing that if the marriage of the two families continues, at least a little bit can be saved.

The prince's handsome face was as cold as ice, and he nodded. He thought so too.

Your Highness, this subordinate thinks it's inappropriate. Song Xiao frowned, This matter was caused by the emperor's reinstatement order. The emperor ordered His Highness to be punished. Then this punishment... we have to bear it. May I ask the son of the aristocratic family, which one? Don't have one or two stigmas? So what if you play with a man. Among the rich and powerful, there are many princes and ministers like this, but they haven't made it public. As long as the business is done well, the people will naturally praise His Highness. The Miao family and Ye The marriage at home, let them stop!

Xu Rui was secretly annoyed, and naturally couldn't stand other people's rebuttals: The emperor didn't give a clear indication, just to give His Highness room to turn around and restore his reputation. Moreover, the Miao and Ye families were ready to get married, but now they suddenly don't get married. Adding insult to injury, not stopping it.

Song Xiao raised his eyebrows lightly, and Xu Rui glanced at him.

The prince's slender fingers tapped on the nanmu desk, and after a long while, he said: Okay, let's leave the things outside alone, let's go out!

Regardless, let the Miao family and the Ye family continue?

Xu Rui smiled smugly, turned and walked out.

Song Xiao's eyes were full of sarcasm, this is the emperor's punishment for His Highness the Crown Prince, if the Crown Prince doesn't obediently recognize this reputation... Ha ha.

After Song Xiao and Xu Rui left, the prince set up a chess game by himself to calm down.

Once the chess game is played, it will take most of the day, and by the time he reacts, it is almost too late.

At this moment, Li Gui walked in with a bad face: Your Highness...

What's the matter? The prince replied impatiently, without even raising his head, I told you that I don't need food.

No... Li Gui looked embarrassed, and then took out a post with plum blossoms on it.

Seeing this post, the prince's handsome face turned green and then pale, and he raised his lips mockingly and coldly: What does he want?

Mr. Miao said, I invite you to go to the theater to watch a play. Li Gui said.

When the prince thought of Miao Jihe, he felt extremely disgusted, his eyes were as cold as ice, full of murderous intent, but his rationality suppressed this murderous intent. He just said: Tell him that Ben Gong is facing the wall now and cannot go out. You can persuade him to get married and have children as soon as possible. Go, he is very easy to coax!

Li Gui agreed, then turned and went out.

...

Two days later, the matter was still being discussed outside, and everyone said that the marriage between the Jing'an Hou Mansion and the Miao family was going to be a mess.

I don't want to, after waiting for these two days, there is no news of divorce. People with good deeds asked the people in the Jing'an Hou Mansion, and the servants said that the marriage is still the same. It's all misinformation, Mr. Miao is not that kind of person.

Ye Tangcai's face sank when she heard that she hadn't even resigned.

The old man cares about face so much, why did he let Miss Ling marry? Hui Ran wrinkled her face.

He thinks grandsons are more important than daughters! Ye Tangcai said.

If Xu Dashi hadn't arrived yet, she would have exposed him long ago! Right now, there is no evidence for anything. Because the blood of Xu Rui and Ye Chengde is compatible, no one doubts it in this era that believes in blood testing.

It's really not possible, let's ask Liang Wang to help us deal with it. Ye Tang adopted.

Girl. At this moment, Qiuju walked in, holding a post in her hand.

Whose one? Ye Tangcai took it, and saw that it was a beautiful post with Hanmei Yingfeng printed on it, and she was startled when she opened it.

Girl, are you going? Qiuju looked at her eagerly, she had read the post just now.

Go. Ye Tangcai replied without thinking.

But, so late? It's too dangerous, who knows what he wants to do? Qiu Ju said.

I'm not afraid. Ye Tangcai sighed slightly. He's not a bad guy.

At night, Ye Tangcai went out wearing a black jacket and skirt embroidered with crabapple and a red fox fur cloak.

When passing by Lanzhuju, he saw that the gate was closed. Chu Yunpan was not at home these days, so he didn't know what he was busy with.

Ye Tangcai quickened his pace and arrived at the Chuihua Gate.

It was half past Haishi now, and the street was pitch black. At this time, a small carriage came, and a small wind lamp was hung on the two corners of the carriage, which made the night a little more bright.

The pony carriage passed through the silent street, turned a corner, and then stopped.

After getting out of the car, Ye Tangcai looked up, only to see that the three-storey theater building was pitch-black, and the plaque above Huaifang Building was all gray due to the sky.

Ye Tangcai walked in, bypassing the Chunqiu screen in the Liyuan. I saw that the entire lobby was filled with tables and chairs, but there was no one there. Huaifang Tower, which once flourished for a while because of the drama Tearing Flowers and Hibiscus, is now in decline because of Weeping Flowers and Hibiscus.

Ye Tangcai went up the stairs, surrounded by silence, the sound of footsteps in the open space seemed a bit scary.

I went up to the second floor, and after walking for a while, I saw the Plum Blossom Room. There were no lights in it, and it was pitch black, but my eyes had already adapted to the darkness, so I could blur my vision.

Walking in, I saw Miao Jihe sitting there with his back to her.

Ye Tangcai walked in: Cousin, what do you want from me?

Miao Jihe just stared blankly at the stage downstairs. There was no one there. He said flatly: When the time is over, it's the next day. I suddenly want to talk to someone. I don't know who to look for, so I call you. .”

Ye Tangcai was startled, and walked over.

He was sitting on the couch, and Ye Tangcai sat down on a kang table.

In the past, everyone praised this drama, but after people found out about me and him, everyone said it was disgusting. As he spoke, he sneered coldly as if mocking himself. Do you think so too?

Yes. Ye Tangcai nodded, What I find disgusting is not this drama, nor your relationship, but the person you are looking for.

He lowered his eyes and did not speak.

Their Miao family was originally a poor family in the capital. Because of their youth and beauty, their aunt married the old Hou Ye as his successor.

He loved playing the piano and composing music since he was a child, but Peng said he was not doing his job properly, and that he made his voice at home to prevent his brother from studying.

The elder brother is the eldest son, and the family places high hopes on him, hoping that he will succeed in the scientific examination. He also has a younger brother who is ten years younger. This is the old son of his parents, so he naturally holds it in his palm like a pearl and loves him like a treasure.

He was caught in the middle, he was still an idler, always despised by his family.

Later, my brother kept failing in the scientific examination. After taking the examination for so long, he only got a reputation as a scholar.

In the end, he won the title of Tianshu with his piano skills, and he became famous. He also represented Daqi in the battle, defeating Beiyan's envoy, and the emperor wanted to make him an official on a whim. He felt that he was not suitable to be an official, so he refused.

When he got home, his mother knew that he refused the official and slapped him, and forced him to enter the palace to beg the emperor, and bestowed the official position to his elder brother.

Since he became famous, many dignitaries have invited him to their home, either to discuss piano skills, or let him give advice on piano skills.

He didn't like going to those places, but his mother made him go.

Later, he went to the prince's mansion several times, and had a good chat with the prince, but found that he had other meanings for him. At that time, he was disgusted and never wanted to go to the Prince's Mansion again.

But his mother and elder brother kept urging him to go, and the prince sincerely invited him several times, so he had no choice but to go again and again.

The prince has a high position and authority, but is gentle and generous. He doesn't know what's going on, so he can't help himself physically and mentally.

While his mother and elder brother despised him, they took advantage of the power of the prince to rise to his current position.

At that time, he didn't care, they were fine, it had nothing to do with him, he was the only one in his heart.

Later, for some reason, the prince gradually became indifferent to him.

Song Xiao said to him: Young Master Miao, you are the only one in His Highness's heart, and the Emperor almost knew about it! In order to hide it from the Emperor, he had to be indifferent to you. Your Highness has done so much for you, are you just like this? ?”

How...how do I do it?

It's not easy. Song Xiao said, Your Highness is the prince, and he is the future emperor who will shoulder the entire Daqi, the entire common people's society. It is impossible for him to follow you. He has his responsibilities. If you follow him Being together is tantamount to ruining his future.

I understand.

When he returned to the prince's mansion, he offered to break up. The prince said he was reluctant to part with him, and said that he would never forget him. No matter where he was, his heart would always be with him. If it wasn't for this identity constraint, if it wasn't for him shouldering the heavy responsibility of the whole world, if it wasn't for him having a wife and children, he really wanted to go far away with him.

While talking, he tried to persuade him to stay, but in the end he voluntarily withdrew in order to fulfill his responsibility.

After he officially broke up with the prince, he found out that his mother had made an engagement for him at some point, and that was his aunt's cousin.

At that time, his heart was indeed dead, and it didn't matter what happened in the future. Whether it's being alone, marrying a wife and having children, or... wanting him to look at her again.

People are like this sometimes, even if they take the initiative to separate, they still think, hope that he still loves and cares about himself, and still pretends to be himself in his heart.

But he was engaged, but the prince didn't even respond at all.

This made him uneasy.

He wrote a play, writing the things between them into a play. This is their memory, but also the commemoration of this love.

He will never forget this love, and he also hopes that as the prince himself said, he will never forget it.

He invited him to come to the play three times and four times, but he always had various excuses for not coming.

The wedding day was getting closer and closer, and he invited again and again, but he still didn't come.

He only said that even if it is not convenient to go to the theater, he should take the opera singer Ruolan home and sing to him.

At that time in Bishui Tower, Song Xiao had already agreed, saying that he would take Ruolan back. Unexpectedly, he was hit by someone and fell down the stairs, and then so many things happened.

Did I get tricked by him? Miao Jihe asked looking at the dark stage below.

What do you say? Ye Tangcai sighed slightly.

Oh. He smiled lightly, but shook his head, At first, I thought about having a good time with my cousin, but I realized that that was not what I wanted, and I didn't want to hurt her, so I decided to withdraw. At that time Your father has caused so many troubles, so I thought of using this trick to make my aunt withdraw from the marriage, so I put a note on my aunt. How do you know, my mother, brother and sister-in-law... they said, if I don't do well When I get married, tell the story of my broken sleeve. Everyone will think that I was very close to the prince, and I don't want to hurt him, and I am afraid of affecting him, so I have no choice but to continue the marriage contract.

Later, after I fell down the stairs, I divorced her, and the prince was raped because of me. Song Xiao found me and asked me to help a group of princes. As long as I get married properly, I can help him. I know how to do this , will hurt her, but...

For him, he is willing to do anything. Now, it is just to invite him to watch a show, and he...

At the end of the day, he originally invited him, but when it got dark, just like before, he didn't come.

Ruolan, who was wearing a bright red wedding dress at that time, stood on the stage and looked at him: My lord, I'm so tired from singing. What are you waiting for? He won't come again! He just lied to you! He lied to you from the beginning to the end. He already had a wife, concubine, and children. He is well aware of his responsibilities and that you cannot be together. If he really likes you, he will not provoke you. He just saw that you play the piano well and you are beautiful. When you get excited, I will play with you. When you are tired, you will naturally throw it away. You are still waiting foolishly! Never forget him! You rush forward with all your heart, and now he still thinks you are dirty and disgusting!

Last time, in the Bishui Building, the person who pushed you was Song Xiao! I could see it clearly! If it wasn't for that third grandma Chu who used the pillow to cushion you, you would have crashed into the stone sculpture to death. He wanted to kill you. I miss you, you don’t want you to disgust him! He obviously avoids you like a snake and hates your relationship. But when something happens, he still comes up to lie to you, saying that he still likes you, loves you, and makes you marry another woman for him Getting married. You gave everything for him, but when you asked him out, he made all kinds of excuses. This time the excuses are logical—the emperor punished him to shut himself up and think about his mistakes.

But, have you forgotten what he said to you? In the libretto, there is: No matter where you are in the ends of the earth, I wish I could fly to you right away. You are not in the ends of the earth yet, but he keeps making excuses. Don't do what you said before. Count, how can this love count? Now, he is lying to you for his own benefit and future, taking your lifelong happiness, taking your life to wash away the stains on him! Stains! What you are to him In other words, it is a stain!

He wants to lie to you, he wants to take and plunder your blood and tears from you, and he is not willing to pay a single thing! He doesn't even want to meet, and only two servants come out to play you around. Go outside and buy a velvet flower , you have to pay two cents! He wants you to pay so much, but he is not willing to give you even a penny. My son, your sincerity is so cheap and low in his eyes, not even a copper coin value!

Thinking of what Ruolan said, he closed his eyes deeply.

I always thought that the love was deep, and I was afraid that he would not know how much I loved him, and that he would forget him, so I wrote their story into an opera, performed it over and over again, and invited him to come and watch.

He always felt that everything he did was affectionate and beautiful, but in the eyes of that person, it was extremely disgusting!

Everything in front of him was so ridiculous, so ridiculous that he felt ashamed...

But how...how could this be true?

Thinking about it, tears were streaming down his face, but in the dark night, Ye Tangcai couldn't see it.

Uncle? Ye Tangcai turned to look at him.

He smiled softly: Well, I don't want to hurt her! I don't want to...just...it's useless for me to say anything. In fact, I'm selfish! That's why I hurt her over and over again. It's late, you Let's go back!

Ye Tangcai was startled: Aren't you going back?

I... still want to stay here for a while. He smiled lightly.

Ye Tangcai thought that he bought this place for the purpose of showing it to the prince, but it turns out...here is all his hard work and affection. But he still wants to immerse himself in it, unwilling to extricate himself.

Ye Tangcai knew that a person who pretended to be asleep would never wake up.

Yeah. Ye Tangcai agreed lightly and stood up.

She turned around and walked to the door, his voice murmured from behind: It's been a while, and I really won't come again... But he never lied to me, right?

Ye Tangcai sighed lightly: What do you think?

Then turn around and leave.

He heard her footsteps going away step by step, then went downstairs, and finally disappeared.

The entire theater building returned to darkness and silence, just like his heart.

After leaving the house, Ye Tangcai went home in the carriage, still thinking about Ye Lingjiao's matter, after hearing his apology just now, will he withdraw the marriage when he returns?

But with his obsession with the prince and not regretting it, it is impossible. And the Miao family is not willing to withdraw their marriage!

When Ye Tangcai returned home, he was already ugly for three quarters.

She lay in bed and fell asleep carelessly, and the next morning, she washed up and had breakfast as usual.

The meal was only half eaten, when Qing'er suddenly rushed over with a livid face and said, Girl, didn't we go to see Mr. Miao yesterday?

Yes. Ye Tangcai nodded.

Mr. Miao...he's dead! Qing'er said, He was found and hanged in front of the gate of Huaifang Building!

What? Ye Tangcai paled in shock and stood up abruptly.