Qin Se Luan Feng

After thinking twice, Rong Ruo knelt down and took out a wooden box from under the cabinet.The dark red wooden box looks a little old, but under the candlelight, the jade on the top of the wooden box shines softly, presumably because of daily cleaning.Rong Ruo took the key and gently opened the wooden box.

Yan'er stopped what she was doing, leaned over curiously, and said with a smile: "My lord has hidden it for a long time, why are you willing to take it out now?"

"Tomorrow is the birthday of Amma's [-]th birthday. I specially prepared this for that day." Rong Ruo took out the contents of the box and ordered, "Remember to find a more festive gift box. Can have words."

Yan Er happily said: "Master, I want to write a poem by myself. But Yan Er doesn't understand, Yan Er has heard of making tea in a purple sand pot. But Yan Er has heard from Master before that this purple sand pot does not need to be refilled with tea leaves. , just pour boiling water and the fragrance of the tea will be overflowing, why is that?"

"Do you remember that I have often soaked it in tea made from mountain springs these years. This purple sand pot has been soaked in tea all year round, and has long absorbed the aroma and mellowness of tea. Once it is brewed in boiling water, the tea aroma will be released. "Rong Ruo said eloquently, and carefully wiped the body of the pot with a clean gauze soaked in tea.

Yan'er wondered, "It's so laborious, it's better to make tea with tea leaves to save worry."

"You don't know, Ama never likes to drink too strong tea, but the first tea will inevitably be bitter. I don't necessarily give up the first way every time, not to mention that the tea made in this way is moderately sweet and astringent, which is most suitable for drinking tea. Amma's Taste."

Yan'er took the purple clay teapot from Rong Ruo's hand, leaned closer to smell it, and said with a smile, "It really smells very good, but it's hard to prepare it for the young master all these years."

Rong Ruo smiled warmly, as if talking to herself: "As long as Ama likes it, why is it 'difficult'?"

Nalan Mingzhu's birthday ceremony was not grand, but not a single guest was left behind.The mansion is decorated with lanterns and festoons, full of guests and friends, although it is lively but not noisy.Knowing that Rong Ruoxi was quiet, Nalan Mingzhu specially led the guests to the front hall.Rong Ruo only accompanied Nalan Mingzhu to socialize for a while during the banquet, and almost stayed in his room for the rest of the time, either painting or writing poems alone.

Even so, Rong Ruo couldn't completely calm down after all.From time to time, he looked outside, and often sent Xiao Si to the front hall to inquire, only hoping that the guests in the hall would disperse sooner.

Xiao Si is just a servant, so it is impossible to enter the front hall on such a day.He only saw two guests sitting in the hall from a distance, but he couldn't see who they were.Nalan Mingzhu seemed to be particularly respectful to those two people, not only gave up the seat, but also personally poured tea for them.

Xu Shi guessed the identity of the visitor, so Xiao Si hurried back to report to Rong Ruo.Hearing Xiao Si's conjecture, Rong Ruo was not surprised, and said with a smile, "Go and make a pot of good tea."

Xiao Si withdrew as promised.After a while, two people knocked on the door and came in. Rong Ruo concentrated on painting without looking up, but he already knew that it was Xuan Ye and Fu Quan.He smiled lightly and said: "The emperor and the prince are driving in the humble house. If there is any loss, please forgive me."

Xuan Ye laughed loudly: "If you were really afraid that I would blame you, you would have come out to meet us sooner. You know that I and Prince Yu are coming, but you are still painting leisurely here, it is obvious that you think we are bothering you."

"Your Majesty was joking. Your Majesty condescended to come. It is too late for Rong Ruo to be grateful. However, your Majesty and the prince deliberately came here in subdued manner. If Rong Ruo greeted you courteously, wouldn't the bad guys know their identities." Rong Ruo said slowly, While speaking, the blue bird under the brush is so lifelike that it seems to be drawn through.

"Hehe, you are worthy of being Nalan Rongruo. In this way, you, Ama, are not as good as you. I originally planned to use the name of Nalan Mingzhu's birthday to go out of the palace in disguise, but his trembling made me reborn. A bit uncomfortable." Xuan Ye stepped forward and sat down in front of the table, playing with the paintbrush on the table in his hands, with a relaxed posture, and he could not see the slightest discomfort.

Rong Ruozhi knew that the purpose of his coming was to check whether Nalan Mingzhu used the name of celebrating his birthday to form a party for personal gain, and also to find out the division of parties in the court.

At this moment, Xiao Si came in with tea.It was Rong Ruo who served in front of him, he was not nervous when he saw Xuan Ye, he took a sneak peek at Rong Ruo's gesture, and saw him pointing to the outside, so he knew it.Xiao Si put down the teacup steadily, took a few steps back, gave Xuanye and Fuquan a little bow, and then exited the door.

Xuan Ye saw that Xiao Si's practice was just an ordinary courtesy, he glanced at Rong Ruo again, and said with a smile: "As expected of you, you are more secure in your actions and things than ordinary people. But I came to visit unexpectedly today, why do you think Mingzhu is not as good as you?" Xiao Si next to you, it is possible that Mingzhu has a guilty conscience."

"Back to the emperor, there is a lesson to be learned from Ama's sincerity to the emperor." Rong Ruo hurriedly stood up and clasped his fists. Although these words sounded a little false, they were all from the heart.Xuan Ye didn't seem to believe it, he twitched the corner of his mouth slightly, his smile was secretive, but his tone was brisk: "It's just a joke, why should you be nervous."

Rong Ruo knew that Xuan Ye's grudge against Nalan Mingzhu had not lasted for a day or two.Although Nalan Mingzhu has a heart for the imperial court, there are many arrogance in discussing politics and dealing with affairs. Since Obai was removed, his ambition to seize power has become more and more obvious.Fortunately, although Nalan Mingzhu is devoted to seizing power, she will never threaten Xuan Ye's status, which is why Xuan Ye uses every piece of jade to suppress him.

With a sudden mention of his heart, Rong Ruo pulled the corner of his mouth, not daring to say anything more, so he could only bow his head in agreement.Xuan Ye smiled and admired the landscape painting in his hand.A few blue birds spread their wings and soar, and the mountains are emerald and undulating.A round of clear moon hangs in the depths of the heavy mountain, and the blue bird flaps its arms and wings as if it wants to cross the green mountain and go straight into the bright moon.

Xuan Ye seemed to be interested in talking, pointing to the bright moon on the painting and said: "Brother Rong Ruo's painting of the bright moon is shining brightly, obviously the painter has reached the pinnacle of perfection. But seeing the moon in this painting reminds me of In a word, "the moon will lose when it is full, and the water will overflow when it is full." The water and the moon are like this, and people must be like this."

Rong Ruo pretended not to know what it meant, and said with a smile: "The emperor has praised you absurdly, Rong Ruo is just idle."

Xuan Ye knew that he had heard the meaning behind the words, so he didn't say any more.Picking up the teacup, he said with a smile: "It's rare for us to come out, so why don't you entertain us with thin tea, and quickly take out the good wine you have hidden for many years."

Rong Ruo called Xiao Si according to his words.Not long after, Xiao Si quickly fetched fine wine and cups.The three of them chatted happily over wine, and they talked very smoothly, it seemed that no one had ever talked about what they said just now.

After drinking for three rounds, Xuan Ye was already a little tipsy.Under the persuasion of Rong Ruo and Fuquan, Xuan Ye had to return to the palace before dark.As soon as Xuan Ye left Nalan Mansion, Rong Ruo hurriedly ordered Xiao Si to go to the attic to fetch the wooden box.Then he called Yan'er again, took out the purple sand pot inside and wrapped it carefully in the red brocade box.He casually picked up the pen on the table, licked some ink, and wrote freely and freely on the brocade box.

After the ink was dry, Rong Ruo carefully picked up the brocade box and walked out of the room.When Rong Ruochu came to the living room, he saw the housekeeper and several servants counting the gifts.Rong Ruo dismissed the crowd, presented a brocade box, and said, "Rong Ruo respectfully wishes Ama a long life."

Rong Ruo opened the brocade box, and showed Nalan Mingzhu a pair of purple sand pots.The faint tea fragrance is thrown over the spout, and it is faintly there.Nalan Mingzhu felt emotional in her heart, but she pretended to be calm and said: "Let's put it together with those congratulatory gifts."

"Yes." Rong Ruo took the opportunity to scan the congratulatory gifts on the table, although they were numerous but not luxurious, Nalan Mingzhu must have thought a lot when accepting the congratulatory gifts.He walked up to Nalan Mingzhu and said: "The emperor said something to Rong Ruo today, but Rong Ruo couldn't figure out what the emperor was thinking, and I don't know what Ama is thinking."

Seeing that Nalan Mingzhu frowned and said nothing, Rong Ruo went on to say: "The emperor said, 'When the moon is full, it will lose money, and when the water is full, it will overflow. The same is true for water and the moon, so it must be the same for people." Rong Ruo didn't know why the emperor said that, I want to ask Ama for help."

He could clearly sense the trembling of Nalan Mingzhu's fingers. He closed his eyes and said, "It's not that you don't know, but you are reminding me on purpose. The emperor has grown up, and he will lose money after a month. Hint me that I will follow in the footsteps of Oboi?"

Seeing that Nalan Mingzhu was a little angry, Rong Ruo hurriedly comforted him: "The emperor is just a warning. If Ama can show his innocence, I believe that the emperor has a kind heart and will definitely not forget the past."

"How to tell, is it because your mother-in-law is the queen of Azig? Everyone knows Ahma's sincerity to the court, and I believe the emperor and the empress dowager are not confused. Ahma did this for nothing more than to stabilize her position in the court." If the emperor intends to suppress it, even if Ama is careful, she can still find a reason." Nalan Mingzhu suddenly said, "Ama has worked for the court for half his life. Since the emperor ascended the throne, I have been assisting the emperor wholeheartedly. Then Why, since he took charge of the government, he has no tolerance for us old officials. If Ama doesn't think about himself, why wait for the day when the emperor wants to get rid of them and hurry up, even one of them will plead for himself Is there no one here?" Nalan Mingzhu talked endlessly, almost expressing all the worries and anger in her heart.

"Ama, please calm down." Rong Ruo, who had never personally experienced the turmoil in court, realized at this moment what it means to be "accompanied by a king like a tiger".Although he has long sensed Xuan Ye's intention to get rid of Nalan Mingzhu and other old ministers, it is hard to accept that one day Xuan Ye will be angry with Nalan's family and Dorgon (Note: Nalan Rongruo's mother is Dorgon's elder brother A Daughter of Zig.) to suppress her.

But it is late spring, and there is already a scene of withering in late autumn.Early summer has not yet arrived, but the courtyard is full of falling cherry blossoms.The withered and yellow leaves also fell to the ground thickly, rolling away with the sound of wind.

Nalan Mingzhu was puzzled, walked out of the hall, and asked the servant who was sweeping: "This camphor tree should be of the same color in all seasons, let alone in spring, how come it has fallen all over the place with dead leaves?"

The servant hurriedly stopped what he was doing, shook his head and said: "I don't know, I didn't know, it was fine yesterday, but when I woke up, the leaves fell all over the ground, and now it's falling even worse."

After only answering a few words, the leaves on the camphor tree fell again.Today's birthday was supposed to be a happy event, but it happened to encounter such a strange thing.Not long after Xuanye left, the camphor tree couldn't stop falling leaves. "Is this really God's will?" Nalan Mingzhu asked secretly in her heart.

Rong Ruo also found it incredible, but didn't dare to guess randomly.He responded to Nalan Mingzhu with a soothing smile: "This camphor tree is older than Rong Ruo, and it is inevitable to lose some dead leaves, so don't worry about it, Ama."

Rong Ruo couldn't speculate about what the camphor tree's withering meant.It's just that after Xuan Ye's visit today, Rong Ruo's anxiety towards the court that everyone yearned for was even more worrisome, not only worrisome, but also disgusted.

After Rongruo turned and left, Nalan Mingzhu took out the red brocade box from among the pile of congratulatory gifts.On the surface of the brocade box is a piece of "Shui Tiao Ge Tou" by Su Dongpo. The all-too-familiar handwriting is obviously written by Rong Ruo.

When will the moon be? Ask the wine to Qingtian.

I don’t know what year is the heavenly palace?

I want to return by wind, and I fear Qionglou Yuyu, the heights are too cold.

Dancing clear shadow, like in the world?

Turn Zhuge, low tenants, and sleepless.

There should be no hatred, why is it going to other times?

People have sorrows and sorrows and joys, and moons have yin and qing, which is difficult to complete.

Nung, moon and new moon.

This poem is Rong Ruo's euphemistic warning to Nalan Mingzhu, and also implies Rong Ruo's understanding of Nalan Mingzhu's love for the country. "I want to go back by the wind, but I'm afraid that Qionglou Yuyu will be too cold at the heights." One sentence even revealed my thoughts in my heart.It's not that Rong Ruo doesn't want to serve the court, it's just that he is afraid of being too cold at the heights.

The moon is cloudy, sunny, waxing and waning, and the "yin" and "missing" must be when the moon is full, which really corresponds to the saying "the moon is full and the moon is full". "I wish you a long time, I hope you will last a long time..." Nalan Mingzhu was full of emotions as she repeated in her mouth, "I hope you will last a long time".It is true that there is myself, and there will be her...