Shuoyun Feidu

Beitang Rongdu gently sipped the foam on the water with the lid of the tea bowl, and said in a very natural voice: "Recently, I have heard some rumors vaguely...about some private affairs of the prince. "He said, but he smiled lightly, but his gaze was like the morning wind in winter, sweeping across the man's face coldly, Bi Dan suddenly raised his head slightly, with an expression that seemed to be trying to figure out something, like a misty Like a mist, it gently covered his eyebrows, but immediately he just smiled lightly, as if it had nothing to do with him, the smile on his face was gentle and leisurely, he stroked the tea bowl in his palm with his eyes down, and said: "... ...About Dan's personal affairs? I don't know what the lord is referring to." Beitang Rongdu's slender eyebrows that grew into his temples were like two ink marks, and he smiled lightly, and there was a ray of coldness in that smile. Leisurely, also mixed with imperceptible indifference, there is almost no flaw in the expression, only a meaningful smile is on the corner of her beautiful lips, but she doesn't speak immediately, only flashing some unknown meaning on her face. With a smile, his fingernails tapped on the lid of the tea bowl, making a few small noises: "It's also related to the palace."

Bi Dan's expression was awkward and caught off guard for a moment, but soon he was just as usual, still maintaining a calm look on the surface, and the corners of his mouth even raised slightly unconsciously, showing a slight smile, and lowered his head to stroke the thumb on his thumb. The thick and gloomy sterling silver finger just paused for a while, and then he didn't make any unnecessary cover-ups. He simply admitted Beitang Rongdu's words, and said with a light self-mockery: "...Since Dan came to Beijing, then this If you think about it, you can't hide it from the prince."

At this time, there is the smell of lilies in the temple, which is as calm as water, lingering and lingering. The morning sun is not too hot, and it spreads loosely on the ground, refracting a large piece of light dust between the ground, making people feel a sense of trance. Feeling that he was not in the world, he calmed down for no reason, Beitang Rongdu slowly calmed down the smile on his face, and stroked the complicated patterns on his sleeves with his fingers. Seeing that Bi Dan lowered his eyes slightly, he immediately He lightly restrained the complex look in his eyes, and after thinking for a long time, he used a few white and slender fingers to slightly touch the left side of the cheek, and the round nails were as cold as shellfish in the sunlight. , just opened his mouth softly, and said in a gentle tone: "Actually speaking, since it is a private matter of the prince, as a friend, my king should not intervene, but this matter involves my prince's personal affairs." He is a close relative, so it is not easy for the king to stay out of the matter and ignore it, so today, I rashly asked the prince about it."

As Beitang Rongdu said, the smile on his lips froze for a while, but his eyes had settled on Bi Dan's handsome face. Dan said: "When the prince just arrived in Beijing, he said that he had a private matter to deal with. At that time, the king didn't know what it was. He didn't know until now. It turned out that it was because of this matter."

The hall is extremely quiet, surrounded by faint smoke, which does not show a sense of tranquility. Looking out through the carved window, even the color of the sunlight is hazy and graceful, as if covered by a thin layer of mist. Through the transparent mist, Beitang Rongdu's gaze was like a blurred silk thread, which seemed to be lingering on Bi Dan's handsome face with high nose and blue eyes. The drizzle is moist and soft, and it is completely harmless: "...seriously speaking, as a son, my father should avoid some private matters in the palace and shouldn't ask about them. But the prince has different identities after all, so I have to be more cautious, if there is something offending, I ask the prince not to worry about it."

Bi Dan has a straightforward personality, and he doesn't care much about other people's opinions when he behaves like a human being. However, Beitang Rongdu in front of him is the biological flesh and blood of Beitang Zunyue after all. He and Beitang Rongdu met as friends, but Behind his back, he had an affair with his father, and now facing the other party, he was somewhat embarrassed and embarrassing, but he was not an ordinary person, so after a quiet moment, he rubbed the finger on his hand with some hesitation, Suddenly he shook his head and smiled and said, "I made the prince laugh. Dan has such a thing now. In fact, before I met His Majesty, I couldn't believe it." As he spoke, he smiled slightly without trying to hide it. With a sincere smile that I can only feel, I said seriously: "Actually, when I met the prince for the first time back then, when Dan saw it, he was astonished as a heavenly man, and was intimidated by the prince's appearance, but that was all. It's not manly, even though the prince is so stunning, he just admires it, but he doesn't think about it." When Bi Dan said this, his eyes lit up slightly, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise more and more: "However, when Dan saw On that day, His Majesty felt completely different from the Prince, although the Prince and His Majesty looked similar and were comparable, but Xiao Wang did not miss the Prince, but admired His Majesty very much."

Beitang Rongdu sat upright, listening to Bi Dan quietly. He had a square face, with a gentle and polite smile on his lips, but those blue eyes were as bright as cold stars. If someone looked carefully At the same time, Beitang Rongdu's throat seemed to be slightly tight, and he unconsciously rubbed the embroidery pattern on the cuff, as if he wanted to find something to calm himself down. Not long after, after Bi Dan finished speaking, Beitang Rongdu slightly raised two extremely long eyebrows, but well concealed the aggressive look in his eyes, and only smiled slightly. , like a hundred flowers blooming suddenly, but there is not even a trace of a smile in his eyes, that cold and clear look, like the wind blowing yellow leaves in late autumn, only makes people feel cold and bleak... Beitang Rong Du lowered his eyes slightly, restrained his true expression very appropriately, and said with a smile: "So that's how it is..."

Beitang Rongdu concealed his emotions perfectly, so Bi Dan didn't notice anything strange at all, but there was some embarrassment in his smile, and he laughed at himself: "Dan's nonsensical words are really serious. Let the prince laugh."

"...Where is the prince, it's too modest." Beitang Rongdu raised his eyebrows and smiled lightly. The just right smile made his appearance even more charming, and completely concealed the hidden behind the smile. Sharp, he picked up the tea bowl and took a sip silently. At the same time, he closed his eyes slightly, his eyes were like two deep ancient wells, calm and unwavering, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Later, he said in a faint tone: "Of course, this king will not get involved in matters between the father and the prince. However, the prince has a special status after all. Even if he has...friendship with his father, it may be somewhat embarrassing and inconvenient." Bi Dan heard, With a hearty smile, he clapped his palms and said, "What's the inconvenience? Dan's personal friendship with His Majesty has nothing to do with state affairs, and he is satisfied to be favored by His Majesty...Since Dan admires His Majesty, and now he is loved by His Majesty, he does not hesitate to favor him." Yu Dan, Dan will not be half-hearted, originally wanted to dismiss all concubines after returning to Zhe Zhe, but since His Majesty said that there is no need to do so, that's all."

When Beitang Rongdu heard this, his heart was shocked, and he said unconsciously: "... Then, if one day father gets tired of him, what will the prince do?" Bi Dan looked at Beitang Rongdu in surprise, and then asked He smiled in relief, shook his head, his eyes fell on Beitang Rongdu's face that was very similar to Beitang Zunyue, and said: "The prince and your majesty are really close father and son, even the words they ask are the same." After a pause, he smiled freely and sighed: "Fate and fate are beyond human power. If your majesty is tired, Dan is an ordinary person. Even if he tries his best to keep him, it will be of no use at all. In this case, it is nothing more than following fate That's all."

Beitang Rongdu's expression suddenly became complicated, and his eyes gradually seemed to be unclear. After a long time, he sighed softly, his tone was slow, and he said with a smile and a sigh: "... 1 years is too long, Just fight for the day and night?" Bi Dan's eyes lit up slightly after hearing this sentence, and exclaimed: "1 years is too long, just seize the day and night... well said." Beitang Rongdu looked at Yunshu Yunjuan outside the hall, Then he withdrew his gaze, stared at Bi Dan firmly, and said in a deep voice: "I have something to ask the prince." Bi Dan said with emotion: "My lord, please tell me."

Lily incense was burning in a small Boshan stove on the table. Wisps of light-colored lingering white mist slowly floated out from the hollow holes. The light smoke was thin, sweet and sweet. , the light smoke dissipated immediately, he nodded, his eyes gradually calmed down, and he said word by word: "This is the spirit and state of mind of the prince. This king is not as good as this king. I also ask myself that I don't have such a mind as a prince... But..." Beitang Rongdu paused for a moment, then quietly raised his eyes, looked at Bi Dan, and said: "This king can see that the prince has a heart for his father... But, is it possible that the prince is not worried, he Has a heart, but father, is he ruthless?"

"...Intentional, ruthless?" Bi Dan suddenly laughed loudly, he laughed very freely, then shook his head, and said leisurely: "Maybe the prince is different from me, Dan's natural temperament is more refreshing than others, and he does things more easily. I'm not used to thinking too much, although Bi Dan didn't dare to say anything else, but since the word "admiration" can be said, it's not just a matter of saying it, Dan's admiration for His Majesty is Dan's own business, as for His Majesty Whether Dan has a heart or not is not something that Dan can control, and there is no need to think about it."

Beitang Rongdu's eyes were burning suddenly, and Bi Dan's bold and unrestrained words were like a blow to the head, making him seem to suddenly understand something. It turned out that the reason why Bi Dan treated Beitang Zunyue like this was not For other things, just because he had the intention of admiration in his heart, so he did it. He didn't even think about it, so he did it without hesitation. He only did what he wanted to do. As for the result, he might not be too happy I didn't care too much... It turned out that I was narrow-minded. For Bi Dan, he didn't even think too much about whether Beitang Zunyue would eventually develop affection for him. He just followed his own mind and went to To do what he wants to do, for Bi Dan, some things may be too far away. What he really cares about is whether he has had anything with Beitang Zunyue, leaving a memory or trace. As for the future, Then you can go as far as you can...

Beitang Rongdu suddenly felt a little sad, as if he had a sliver of understanding, and he seemed to be at a loss. At this moment, he seemed to understand one thing. It turns out that he has always been less than Bi Dan in dealing with love. Something, that kind of undisguised, free and easy peace, the other party's seemingly irresponsible and thoughtless actions, are all so unrestrained and enthusiastic... Beitang Rongdu's always calm and unwavering face is almost unrecognizable. Feeling a slight sigh of regret, but the heart is heavy.

After sending Bi Dan away, it was past noon, Beitang Rongdu saw off the guests, went back to the hall and sat quietly for a while, then suddenly he called the servant who was waiting outside to come in, saying: "... The king prepares the car, the king will go to the palace later."

After a long time, Beitang Rongdu walked alone on the small road leading to Qianying Palace. At this time, the whole Qianying Palace was quiet, and no one was seen. The surrounding trees were verdant and lush, and the flowers were flourishing. Clean and comfortable, very leisurely, counting the time, it is time to take a nap, maybe because Beitang Zunyue is taking a nap, so no one walks around at will, for fear of alarming the emperor, so there is no one outside the hall. There was only one eunuch sitting in the shade under the porch, knocking his head and dozing off. When Rong Du of Beitang saw him, he didn't want to call anyone, so he just walked forward by himself. Lifting his steps up the steps, he suddenly saw a eunuch with a slender figure walk out from the inside. His lips were red and his teeth were white, his appearance was extremely beautiful, and he held a whisk in his hand. When I got to Beitang Rongdu, I was taken aback for a moment, and then hurriedly walked forward, with a smile on my face, bowed and said: "How come the prince is here in such a hot day... The emperor has fallen asleep inside, the prince Why don't you go to the side hall and wait for a while, so you don't get heatstroke." As he said that, he wanted to lure Beitang Rongdu to the side hall.

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At the end of August, summer was about to end, but the weather was extremely hot. At noon, Master Beitang finished his lunch and approved papers for a while. After that, he rested on the long couch under the window, with two or three cushions behind him. On one side of the pillow, there is a gauze tent that is clear after the rain, and the silver thread embroidered on it is shining brightly in the sun, making people's eyes blurry, but it also covers the sun.

Beitang Zunyue closed his eyes and slept peacefully on the couch. The long vermilion window next to him was half-closed and half-opened. From time to time, warm winds would blow into the hall, making the sky-blue gauze curtain soft and undulating after the rain, like still water. Like a billow, Beitang Zunyue was sleeping in a daze, but suddenly he heard someone talking outside, the voice should be Lu Xing, the special soft voice of the inner prison was very clear in the quiet afternoon: "It's such a hot day! Yes, but why did the lord come here... The emperor has fallen asleep inside, why don't you go to the side hall and wait first, so as to save you from getting heat." Beitang Zunyue frowned slightly, his face changed just now, suddenly the wind But there was a clear and bright jade-like knocking sound, and the human said: "...so the father has already fallen asleep? It's just a coincidence that this king came."

The voice was as gentle as a new willow in March, like a spring breeze with the fragrance of flowers, it blew gently into the hall from the window, and got into Beitang Zunyue's ears, Beitang Zunyue turned over silently , facing the direction of the window, lying sideways on the couch, listening to the conversation outside the hall, but only heard Lu Xing say: "...It's a hot day, I don't know if the prince is here at this time, but what's important? I won't be able to wake up for a while, the prince will take a rest first, and when the emperor wakes up, the slave will go and report, okay?"

There was a moment of silence outside the window, and then I heard Beitang Rongdu's clear voice saying: "Actually, I have nothing important to do, I just came to see my father... Forget it, since my father is taking a nap, I won't bother you, you go down first."

I just heard Lu Xing say: "...The servant will leave first, and the prince should go to a cooler place to rest for a while, don't get caught in the heat."

The voices outside the hall gradually subsided, Beitang Zun Yue lay on the couch, slightly closed his eyes, suddenly felt that the sky was getting darker, and at the same time there was a slight rustling sound of flowers and trees, Bei Tang Zun Yue slightly Open a slit in the eyelids, and through the gauze curtain, I saw a slender figure standing at the window, his body covering the sunlight, it was Beitang Rongdu. The gauze tent on the ground, the sunny thread on the translucent tent flickered, refracting dazzling light, making people unable to see clearly the person across the tent, Beitang Zunyue could only see through the gap between his eyelids Faintly saw Beitang Rongdu standing outside the window, holding one hand on the vermilion window lattice, standing quietly, looking into the hall, as if watching him intently through the gauze, Beitang Zun became more silent, He didn't even move. From the outside, he should have fallen asleep, and there was no flaw.

Under the long windows of the Zunyue bedroom in Beitang, various rare flowers are planted. Where the wind blows, the fragrance of flowers is delicate, hiding the slender figure of Rongdu in Beitang. The afternoon sun is extremely hot, and Rongdu in Beitang is standing under the window. After a while, the warm wind was blowing against his feet and rolled all the way to his body, with a strong scent of flowers, which made people drowsy. Looking at Beitang Zunyue, a faint warmth surged in his heart, and at the same time, it was mixed with a few traces of waving. The lingering complex emotions made him instinctively want to get closer to this man, but a feeling similar to "near the country is more timid" made him hesitate. After all, it didn't matter. Seeing Beitang Venerable lying still, still in a deep sleep, the surroundings are extremely quiet, the flowers and trees are green, and occasionally there are hoarse cicadas. Call up.After a while, Beitang Rongdu still stood silently, staring at Beitang Zunyue on the couch, with a faint affection in his eyes, but his right hand was gently removed from the window lattice, then he turned around and left. up.

The figure outside the window has gradually faded away, Beitang Zun Yue slowly opened his eyes, his eyes flickering slightly, the late summer sun was so hot that he almost broke out in sweat, the bright light leaking in from the window was like a flame, covering the floor. The brilliant light and shadow of the Kaiyi Hall made the mood hotter and hotter, and it was dark and bright. Beitang Zunyue put one hand under his head, narrowed his eyes slightly, and the past was like a tidal wave. He thought of the tall and thin figure of Beitang Rongdu standing outside the window just now, so quiet and cold, completely different from before. He remembered that when the two were still very close, Beitang Rongdu had also Looking at him like this from the window, I was actually asleep at that time, but Beitang Rongdu would lean most of his body in from the window, scratching his nose with a folded flower branch in his hand, and insisted on He couldn't wake up from his deep sleep, and then he smiled and looked at him who was full of annoyance because of being woken up, and apologized casually without sincerity, but now, after all, it is still different from before.

Beitang Rongdu left Qianying Palace and walked all the way. The winding corridors and bridges were full of flowers, like a long colorful tapestry spread out. Beitang Rongdu walked back along the way he came, but suddenly heard someone Said in a neutral tone: "...the lord is well." Beitang Rongdu followed the sound and looked back, and saw a beautiful woman in a pink palace dress standing under a tree of acacia not far away by the Qianli Pond. With the palace servants carefully supporting her, the belly under the loose dress is round and swollen, and her face is plump and beautiful, it is Yu Danyao.When Beitang Rongdu saw her, he suddenly smiled brightly, revealing a trace of white teeth, but clearly had a gloomy and cold look under the sun, and his brows that were usually stretched were also calmed down, and he said casually: "... Who did this king think, It turned out to be Concubine Yu." Beitang Rongdu said, looking at Yu Danyao with infinite coldness, he casually picked a flower from the side and played with it in his hand, with a leisurely and elegant attitude, Yu Danyao stepped forward Holding the hand of the palace man, she walked forward slowly, the chest-length Shu brocade skirt could not cover her stomach at all, her face was full of smiles, and there were piles of gauze peonies on her temples, which was very gracefully made Luxurious, with overlapping petals, like real flowers, languid in the black and bright hair, looking high-spirited between glances, when she arrived in front of Beitang Rongdu, holding the hand of the palace servant, she owed a little Turning around, her eyes were wide open, her smile was as bright as the peonies on her temples, and she said: "...my concubine pays my respects to the lord."

The intense light at the end of summer made people feel dazzling, Beitang Rongdu's expression did not change at all, but the deep color in his eyes became deeper and deeper, looking at Yu Danyao, Shi Shiran raised the corners of his lips, pulling out a hint of meaning With an unknown arc, he said: "...Concubine Yu, you don't need to be too polite, now you are not far away from the day of giving birth, so that if someone is careless and makes a mistake, it will be my king's fault."

Yu Danyao's complexion is very good, and her clothes are also very graceful and gorgeous. Even though she is pregnant with a full-term pregnancy, she is still unspeakably charming and charming. After listening to Beitang Rongdu's words, a pair of wonderful eyes looked forward lightly, His eyes were like flowing waves, he slightly lowered his beautiful pink neck, raised one hand, and lightly pulled the hanging hair on the sideburns, and said with a smile, "It's all about the prince's understanding." Beitang Rong Du glanced at her belly, and he was not in the mood to play tricks with her here, his pair of phoenix eyes were like a pair of cold blue gemstones, with a faint light, and said: "This king has something else to do, so let your concubine do as she pleases." Hearing this, Yu Danyao bowed with a smile, said 'goodbye', then supported the palace man's hand, and left slowly, Beitang Rongdu casually threw the flower branch he was playing with in his palm on the ground, watching Yu Danyao go away, the corners of his mouth twitched A faint smile -- it's just a dying person, it doesn't matter.

Waking up early the next morning, the sky was not yet bright, and outside the window was a pale milky white, like a light mist. Beitang Rongdu sat in front of the mirror, combing his black hair slowly in front of the mirror, and saw the person in the mirror with handsome eyes, His face seemed to be slightly haggard, but his eyes were still as bright as stars, and his eyes were shining, but his eyes were shrewd and indifferent. At this moment, Cuiping came in with a pot of tea and saw Beitang Rong Du couldn't help being a little surprised and said, "Why did your lord get up so early today?" Beitang Rong Du didn't answer, but just ordered: "...The king is going to see his grandmother today, you go to the warehouse to choose two exquisite things, This king will take it with you."

Cuiping responded, put down the teapot and turned to go out. After a while, Beitang Rongdu had already tidied up, got on a carriage and left the Qing Palace.

When Beitang Rongdu entered the main room where Xu Ximei lived, Xu Ximei had just gotten up, her long hair was loose, and she was only wearing a sky blue dress embroidered with small cosmos flowers, with a smudge on her face. Lazy, with a good complexion, he was sitting in front of the dressing table by the window, with his back to him, and a bottle of fresh jasmine was placed on a small table beside him, which was kept in clean water, and the petals were thin, tender and snow-white , without the slightest variegation, a maid next to her was holding a rhino horn comb in her hand, and was slowly combing her waist-length black hair. Xu Ximei saw Beitang Rongdu standing at the door from the mirror, and couldn't help but Yingying smiled and said: "...how did you come so early today?"

Beitang Rongdu approached, greeted Ann respectfully first, and then said with a smile: "Your complexion is very good today." Xu Ximei smiled happily, and said, "Is it good or not? He is already so old, and he is old too." Beitang Rongdu waved his hand, signaling the maids in the room to go out, picked up the comb himself, and gently combed Xu Ximei's hair, with a slight smile on his face , said: "Where are you old? You only look like twenty or so people, and no number of young women can compare." Xu Ximei smiled "puchi" and said: "...glib monkey, just you He will make me happy, full of Huqin!" As he spoke, he took a selfie in the mirror and sighed slightly: "No matter how you say it, time is not forgiving, look, there are fine lines around the corners of my eyes, It's just that it's not very conspicuous." After Xu Ximei finished speaking, she seemed to be a little sad, and sighed slowly.

Beitang Rongdu smiled and said: "Isn't that good? Look at your black hair, you don't have a single trace of white hair. If you can't even see a single wrinkle right now, then you won't let other people in the world see you." Is your girl alive?" Xu Ximei couldn't help laughing when he heard what he said was funny, put down a bead flower she was playing with in her hand, and spat: "No serious person dares to talk nonsense and jokes in front of me. "

The grandparents and grandchildren chatted together in harmony, talking about family relationships, and the room was peaceful and serene. Beitang Rongdu only held a comb with a smile, and neatly tied a simple bun for Xu Ximei. Complained: "This woman's hair style is too complicated. I don't know how to do it. You just use it." Xu Ximei laughed with a 'chi', her full red lips seemed to be stained with dew petals, and she smiled slightly. With a slightly mocking smile, he stretched out his hand to brush his temples, and said, "I don't expect you, you are used to being served, and it would be good if you can comb your hair by yourself." While speaking, there was a narrow smile suddenly Color floated on the corners of his lips, he looked at Beitang Rongdu from the mirror, and teased: "It's just that you are not a child anymore, you are already a father, you have many wives and concubines, and occasionally when you are in the boudoir, you don't imitate that picture. Open, do a line of thrushes? But now I don’t even know how to comb an ordinary bun.”

Beitang Rongdu heard this, but his heart moved. He remembered the charming scene of combing his hair and laughing together with Beitang Zunyue after getting up early in the morning. Thinking of this, his throat was slightly astringent for a while, but it didn't show on his face. I just picked two snow-white jasmine flowers from the beauty gourd next to me and stuck them in Xu Ximei's black hair. Suddenly, a fresh fragrance came to my nostrils. Beitang Rongdu said with a faint smile: "I don't always care Knowing this..." Xu Ximei picked a long red gold hairpin from the dressing table and put it in her bun: "I know, you are just superficial to those people in your palace, but now that Concubine Xie has You are almost seven months pregnant, so you should go and see more. When I was pregnant with your mother, I always wanted your grandfather to be by my side... Maybe it is easy for a man to be ruthless to a woman, but for Those who bear children for him should not be so indifferent."

Beitang Rongdu raised his eyes slightly. For some reason, he suddenly remembered what Beitang Zunyue once said, "If you can give us a son and a half daughter, that would be great." Eyelids drooped slightly, and his tone was light and relaxed, as if he was asking something unimportant, he said: "I have one thing I want to ask you... You are the master of the Miaojiang God Sect. The technique must be very clear, so, do you know if there is any way in this world that can make men have children?"

Xu Ximei was taken aback when he heard Beitang Rongdu's words, and then laughed and said: "This is really crazy talk, Yin and Yang have always been fixed in the world, men and women are different, and they each perform their duties, how can it be artificially manipulated?" Messed up? I've never heard of such a way to make a man pregnant." Beitang Rongdu knew that his idea was fanciful, so he didn't have much hope at first, but now hearing Xu Ximei's denial, But Xu Ximei still sighed secretly, but Xu Ximei frowned slightly, looked at him thoughtfully, pondered for a while, then suddenly smiled, as if she understood something, and said: "Why, it's for Han Yan? You have always liked him, and you even married him back then... If it wasn't because of him, why would you ask me such a thing."

When Beitang Rongdu heard her mention Shen Hanyan, an imperceptible darkness flashed in his eyes, but he just mumbled it in his mouth. Naturally, Xu Ximei couldn't think of where else to go. The grandparents and grandchildren talked until After lunch, Beitang Rongdu took his leave and went back.