Master, do you recognize it?

(four)

The vines on the rockery are twined like branches of jasper, while the two people sitting opposite each other in the octagonal pavilion on the rockery have picturesque eyebrows and eyes. On the square-inch flat, black and white are fighting each other, and their grace is more awe-inspiring than jade.

clang.

With one knock, Ba Ye cut half of a big dragon, but Ba Ye didn't care, he held a white stone in his hand as if frowning and thinking, as if he couldn't see the increasingly obvious impatience on the opponent's face like a knife The gaze piercing the body is more important than patience, and he is the only one out of a dozen brothers, not to mention that the person opposite him has never been a patient person.

No matter in the previous life or in this life.

"I want two thousand elite soldiers."

Lan Xin spoke suddenly, with a trace of sarcasm, more of a chill.Ba Ye raised his head and looked at Gu Lun and Princess Hui, who were facing cold faces, without asking the cause and effect, and directly took up the conversation: "2000 people...how do you use it?"

It's not too many, but the manpower is not easy to use.

Lan Xin snorted coldly, and tapped the chessboard with her slender, bright red nails, like bloodstains: "Can't I use it to sweep the floor and do laundry? You know where Zhungeer is, you also know what kind of person Dawaqi is, and what kind of person I am." It's not like you don't know the number of people, there are only a few people in 2000, and there are not many people."

Ba Ye nodded, he knew all this, but he just knew... Ba Ye endured it, and finally couldn't hold it back. He glanced at the attendant who had been sent far away, and Ba Ye looked up at Lan Xin with a rare expression Seriously: "Second brother, you don't need this matter."

This is tacitly said. The so-called Gu Lun and Princess Hui are only the names that are valuable. It is not difficult to find someone with a similar appearance. It was not difficult to reject Dawaqi's marriage proposal, but the difficulty was how to appease the always rebellious Zhungeer tribe. After all, Dawaqi's marriage proposal this time was indeed full of sincerity.

In other words, if you can really exchange a princess for ten years of stability in Zhungeer, it is really a huge profit...

Cough, it's just not kind...

Lan Xin smiled, he was a little surprised when Ba Ye said this, he accepted this love, but unfortunately he didn't need it: "Dawaqi has seen me."

Ba Ye was stunned, and before he could recover, Lan Xin threw out another sentence that stunned him: "Last year in the autumn hunt, he was mixed with Mongolian guards, and I threw a knife at him."

Lan Xin said it calmly, Ba Ye pretended to pack up the chess pieces to cover up the twitching corners of his mouth, no wonder the secretive Dawaqi suddenly made a big fanfare to ask for Princess Lan Xin by name, no wonder... No, he came to propose after being thrown a knife Does that guy want revenge or is he out of his mind? !

——It’s not that you won’t be brainless if you marry back and take revenge...

"I can refuse, Daqing doesn't need you to be so wronged, second brother."

What Ba Ye said is solemn, other places don't matter, anyway, my baby second brother has been arrogant for two lifetimes and can't wrong me, but Zhungeer is different. Where Lan Xin married, he, the so-called emperor of the Qing Dynasty, was beyond his reach, life and death Youtian is not bad, I'm afraid no one will know whether he is alive or dead.

Lan Xin smiled wantonly and inexplicably. She raised the corners of her exquisitely drawn eyes just in time to see the beautiful eaves of the pavilion piercing into the blue sky, fluttering like a bird's wings: "What did you look like when you were circled?"

Eighth Master's fingers when picking up the chess pieces were stiff, and Lan Xin didn't wait for him to answer, she continued with a silent chuckle, with a bit of nostalgia and a bit of chill in her long voice: "At that time, I stood all day long, only You can see the four corners of the eaves, the bottom of the four walls... What fame and wealth, glory and wealth, everything is false in front of the glazed tiles, full of talent, learning, and grand strategy, as long as you can't get out of that wall, everything is fake ... I begged, scolded, cried, and even went crazy, wishing I could die, but when I opened my eyes, there was nothing but the wall..."

After a while of silence, Ba Ye slightly lowered his head and looked away from his eyes, the fingers holding the chess pieces were still involuntarily clenched until the knuckles turned slightly white.

"Do you know what I was thinking when you died?"

Lan Xin's voice seemed to be laughing, with a little coolness, a little self-deprecating: "I really hate you, the person who has disgusted me for so long, unexpectedly got rid of it so early."

"Second brother..."

Ba Ye whispered, he doesn't blame Lan Xin for being harsh, only those who have been imprisoned can understand the feeling of being confined, for example, Lan Xin knows herself, for example, she knows Lan Xin.As Lan Xin said, fortunately he died early, and he did not experience the despair of being confined for decades.His confinement could not even see the four eaves and the four corners of the walls. Day after day, all he looked at was the dilapidated rafters of the roof...not waiting for death, but begging for death.

Just want to die quickly.

Otherwise, the taste will drive people crazy.

Lan Xin stood up, without any expression on her beautiful face, she walked to the edge of the pavilion and leaned on the railing to look into the distance, the hazy mountains in the distance, the gorgeous pavilions nearby, and even the delicate face of the palace maid walking by the lake... everything can be seen It looked so alive, which would never be seen in the days of confinement. There were only haggard faces among the luxury utensils, and the dead eyes seemed to be nothing more than walking corpses...

No hope, no hope, no matter how you shout, there will be no response, no matter how much you ask, you will never see the sky beyond the wall.

How is it different from death?

Kangxi 51 years later, he is just a living dead.

"This capital is just a bigger cage for me."

Lan Xin said expressionlessly that Princess Gu Lun's nobility and Princess Lan Xin's reputation were nothing more than binding him tightly in the resplendent and resplendent Princess Gu Lun's mansion, wearing a dignified and virtuous chain, Wearing a gentle and pleasant mask, no matter how much you tell yourself that you can live your life in peace and enjoy wealth, you can't stop the panic and despair when you wake up in the middle of the night and see the bright glazed tiles on the high wall.

He can no longer be the incomparable holy ancestor and prince;

It is impossible for him to stand on the golden throne and look down upon all officials;

It is impossible for him to become the wisest emperor and the greatest emperor of the Qing Dynasty as he once said to Huang Ama; it is impossible for him to...

From the moment of rebirth, it is salvation for others, but for her, it is just re-entry into the cage, day after day of endurance, day after day of despair, within the four high walls, thinking about the glory of others.

Perhaps it was also the case, that night she rode her horse and ran out of the camp, and in a moment of anger swung a knife and chopped down the daring attendant, perhaps it was just because the man smiled so proudly and tolerantly, as if he owned the whole world so he He can only be pitied, just like facing Huang Ama in the past, no matter how hard he tries, he will always be just an ignorant, pitiful and ridiculous child.

The man seemed omnipotent, or maybe he was just so confident, arrogant, ridiculous, and as absurdly crude as his clothes.

however……

Lan Xin felt inexplicably that the place where that kind of person could be bred might be a place where he could no longer see high walls when he looked around.

"I promised to marry Zhungeer not because of you. This is the path I Ai Xinjue Luo Yinfeng chose. Naturally, life and death are my own responsibility. As for Zhungeer..."

Lan Xin was silent for a moment, then suddenly let out a chuckle, her exquisite eyebrows and eyes were gorgeous and picturesque: "That's Huang Ama's heart disease, if it is done, it will be my last responsibility as a descendant of the Aixinjueluo family. Underground, I also have the face to talk to Huang Ama."

Ba Ye was stunned for a moment, looked at Lan Xin's slender back and sighed for a long time, lowered his head and put the chess pieces in the box, the black and white interlaced battle was raging, only two or three remnants remained, very few.

"Second brother..."

"Stop talking, I've made up my mind."

Lan Xin said lightly, looking at the exquisite and luxurious gardens, stone paths, and pavilions, the three or two corners of bright yellow cornices exposed between the branches are particularly dazzling in the bright autumn sunshine. , loved, hated, resented, the ups and downs of the two lives, after all, she saw the same scene, so luxurious and dazzling bright yellow, like the dragon chair and jade seal on the golden throne, has almost become the color of her bone marrow, but It seems that she is destined to only watch, watching all this drift away from the beginning to the end, never belonging to her...

For a moment, Lan Xin seemed to want to raise the corners of her mouth, her eyebrows and eyes moved slightly, and all the familiar scenery and thoughts sank into her eyes without any waves.

after all……

No one spoke anymore, the remnant lotus in the lake was swaying, its branches and leaves were withered and yellow, a small boat by the lake was about to launch into the water, the palace servant who put on his jacket tried the water surface and quickly retracted his white fingers to cover his sleeves.

(Fives)

new Year.

This is a term of great significance. It not only means that there is food, clothing, and entertainment, but also that all ministers have no intention of keeping the government in peace and family happiness, and the most direct consequence of ministers' laxity is that 360 is on call within five days. The Qing emperor was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, eat, drink, and enjoy life.

"What is this for?"

Keshan frowned and looked at the blond-haired, blue-eyed Western devil a few steps away. The so-called Chinese New Year is to receive and give gifts.He is no better than the rich and powerful Xiaojiu Xiaoshi, the eighth master who is waiting to receive the gift while counting the bills, and the poor and white Prince Duan who barely smoothed the floor of the palace by three inches before he managed to gather all the gifts from all parties. There are three more wrinkles on the face.Feeling distressed and having a headache, I managed to get a good night's sleep, but I was suddenly announced into the palace early in the morning, and I was specially asked to wear a big dress on the head. When I came here, I saw three laughing and joking elder brothers gesturing to put on clothes. If he still has a good mood, then he has really become a Buddha.

He couldn't complain just yet.

Keshan suffered internal injuries silently, eight to thirteen elder brothers were happier than the other, little nine and ten were smiling and comparing whose clothes were bright and expensive, and eighth master was also dressed in colorful new clothes, sitting on the chair in the middle laughing Di Chong Keshan beckoned: "Come here, sit by my side, it's rare to be free, the three of us draw a portrait."

portrait?

Keshan was in a daze, and when he looked back, he noticed that there was indeed a painting panel in front of the Western devil. It was really a portrait... No wonder Xiaojiu and Xiaoshi were dressed so richly, Keshan looked at himself reflexively, um, still The person who is easy to summon made it clear that he is not bad at all, and he is even more handsome and unrestrained Yushu Linfeng is extraordinary, handsome in a word!With a firm mind, Keshan immediately raised his head and walked towards Baye: "Myna, why did you suddenly think of this?"

The eighth master's sleeves were full of radiance:

"I've thought about this for a long time, haven't you been busy all the time? This Western painting is just like a real person. If you take a look at it 80 or [-] years later, those descendants will praise us for being so handsome and romantic?"

Indeed it is.

Keshan nodded secretly, glanced at the Western devil who didn't know what to draw, and his waist was straighter, but he was reminded when he moved his stomach, and he was summoned and stuffed two pieces of meat in a hurry, how could his body be enough? .

"Hey, Fourteen, where are you acting? I remember that the prince's salary is not so low."

Xiao Jiu was the most mean-spirited, and made fun of it on the spot, Xiao Shi was laughing and laughing all the time, only Ke Shan blushed in embarrassment and wished he could get into the ground, Master Ba held back his laughter, and beckoned someone to bring up some snacks: " This western painting has been used for a long time, and it will not be finished for a while, everyone eats some cushions...ah, they are all simple snacks, which are not as exquisite as the meals in the Rong Palace, so the Lord Rong will not force it."

Over there Xiao Jiu jumped up screaming early, snatched Eighth Master and pretended to hand it to Fourteen, and bit him hard: "Mynah, you always help Fourteen!"

"How could it be? Of course I'm partial to Xiao Jiu." Ba Ye perfunctory.

"Starling!"

"Eat snacks, eat snacks, the new recipe from the imperial dining room, do you want to try it?"

"Ahhhhhhh"

"As long as you like it, someone will copy the recipe to you later...Xiao Shi, come and eat some lotus paste stuffing specially prepared for you."

"Mynah, remember me, oh, this tastes really good, do you have a recipe for copying me?"

blah blah blah

blah blah blah

……

Keshan was so hungry that he gnawed his head and nodded. He finally recovered his strength and looked up. The three emperors and princes and ministers here were already asking for wine, food, musicians, big mutton pots, and hot tribute wine. Yes, the Western devils over there are dancing and scribbling on the drawing board... scribbling? !

What is he drawing! ?

Keshan suddenly felt that the dim sum was hard to swallow, it was an insult to the state!

The capital is sunny, but it’s rare to see snow in the south of the Yangtze River. In the courtyard, two people sit opposite each other, with red wool cloaks and a small stove, and a pot of aged flower carvings is just right. , the technique is neat, flipping while adding ingredients, picking up a piece of grilled meat just right with the wrist and just throwing it on the plate, a little bit of burnt yellow with a shimmering oily sheen makes people appetite greatly.

"Fourth brother, you try my craft."

Thirteen smiled and said, Fourth Master tried the temperature of Huadiao, poured a glass of wine and handed it to him: "Your craftsmanship is naturally good, drink some wine to warm you up."

Thirteen took a sip and immediately praised:

"This wine is really good, where did you get it, brother?"

"Someone is filial."

"Who is filial?" Thirteen was really curious. It has not been a year and a half since the fourth brother has rectified Jiangnan. He is notoriously cold-faced Yan Luo, and it is not uncommon for him to throw gifts back face to face. Who else dares to do this?

Fourth Master casually mentioned a name, and without waiting for Thirteen to ask again, he took it up himself: "He wants to recruit me as his son-in-law."

"puff!"

The chief rudder of the Red Flower Club spit out three meters in one sip of wine, and his inner strength was really deep.

It is snowy and the winter is warm. A red plum tree protrudes from the corner of the wall, and a little bright red is dotted in the empty courtyard, which is extraordinarily delicate and beautiful.

(six)

Xiao Jiu looked at the sky, Xiao Shi looked at the ground, and Ke Shan looked at the sky and the ground with erratic eyes.

Ba Ye let out a long sigh, with a sincere tone:

"It's really unpredictable. I only feel sorry for the people in the south of the Yangtze River. In this severe drought, I don't know how many people will be displaced and separated. I can't sleep at night in the capital, and I don't know what to eat. I feel very uneasy... ..."

He spoke sincerely, Xiao Jiu blinked, as if she really wanted to say something, but her eyes glanced at the corner of the case, and a hint of ferocity flashed in her eyes.

The other two naturally followed suit, the one who pretended to be stupid, and the one who acted stupidly.

Xiao Jiu snorted coldly, glared at the other two people pretending to be stupid, reluctantly turned to Ba Ye, and raised his chin disdainfully at the memorial: "Mya Brother, I know what you mean, but I just don't agree Let's pay for that kid's fame and fame! You can find anyone to make a discount, and I will donate 80 immediately!"

Now it's the eighth master's turn to look up at the sky:

"How long does it take to come and go? Besides, almost everyone over there has signed his booklet..."

"I just can't understand his behavior!" Xiao Jiu angrily said, "Jiangnan is really his own territory. Is he asking for a loan or forcing debts!"

Xiao Shi and Ke Shan all nodded. They are a group of princes, famous nobles, who have not yet displayed the prestige of powerful officials in the capital, but they have become overwhelmed in the south of the Yangtze River. It is tolerable or unbearable.

The corner of Ba Ye's mouth twitched, and his eyes became more earnest:

"This silver is for the people in the south of the Yangtze River, not for him. Wouldn't it be nice for him to stretch out his hand? It just happens to fulfill your wish. When the time comes, one person will crush him to death."

When Keshan heard the words, he immediately looked up at the sky and pretended not to know, Xiaojiu looked at Baye sadly, his little eyes could not express much resentment, Xiaoshi curled his lips: "Myna, does that kid still reach out? There is a ten Sanshang is in a hurry to give him money, as far as the string of court beads in his hand, it’s not like you haven’t seen it, brother nine, it’s not worse than Brother Ninth’s.”

That string of court beads...

Xiao Jiu snorted coldly, Eighth Master coughed and pretended not to hear, Thirteen was in love with Xiao Jiumao, and tried his best to pretend that his fourth brother might be a little weaker, and it was because someone was missing a part in his head, see I'm used to good things, I know the goods but don't know the price, and I actually pick the good ones and use them. How many eyeballs were dropped when I picked up the string of court beads. For example, Keshan, a poor prince, staring at his fourth brother is called envy, jealousy and hatred. .

Ba Ye waved his hand, motioning everyone to get back to the topic, the money has been donated, and the treasury's money is useful for him to save a little bit: "If you want to save it, you can do it from me. I have issued a decree yesterday to use it within the palace. The rate will be reduced by [-]%, and half of the money for Jianling will be allocated this year, so you should take the lead and get some money for me."

"Jianling's money?!" Xiao Jiu's eyes widened, and he stood up abruptly, "Myna, don't worry, it's fine to save money in the palace, this money can't be moved, I'll give you some money tomorrow, where is it?" I need your money!"

Ba Ye squinted at him: "Are you just thinking that I'm in a hurry to use that money?"

"I……"

"That's the reason," Ba Ye waved his hand to stop Xiao Jiu from pleading anxiously, "I've long wanted to reduce the amount of money, not to mention whether it's worth spending money to repair the place where no one lives. I don't know if it will be repaired this year or next year. When is it time to use the light and see if you have to run an errand, it is better to find something that can be used.”

The three of them looked at each other, speechless, and the eighth master ignored them and made a final decision: "Xiao Jiu and Xiao Shi, you should speak out first, those grand masters are all richer than us, and we will pick a head in the morning tomorrow." , it’s rare that the fourth child has worked so hard to write this ten-thousand-word book, and the money alone will force them to bleed!"

Xiao Shi was stunned, Ke Shan came back to his senses, Xiao Jiu blinked, and then blinked again: "Brother, do you want... to hit them with this memorial?"

Ba Ye let out a long sigh:

"It's rare that the fourth child writes sincerely, with such a pen and ink, and with such a sincere love for the people, wouldn't it be a pity that I am the only one who is moved?"

High, really high.

The three of them nodded in unison, it was myna.

Ba Ye didn't bother to care about their small thoughts, and stretched out his hand to beckon Xiao Jiu to pat on the shoulder: "You are ready to prepare, and I will leave this errand to you. There are rich people everywhere over there, which is no better than poor Beijing officials, but Jiangnan personnel Miscellaneous, you are not familiar with the land, so I will leave the details to the fourth brother."

Xiao Jiu's eyes widened suddenly, could it be?

Eighth Master nodded, indeed.

"Remember to read more of the ten-thousand-word book by the fourth child at the reception banquet."

High, as expected, myna is still tall.

The three sighed in unison, and they had foreseen someone's tragic future in an instant, but according to someone's nature, they might not think that it was a tragic reminder.

Xiao Jiu sighed a few times and then twitched again, Qiqi Ai Ai rubbed towards the eighth master: "But myna, look, I leave everything to that kid, so my younger brother can't share your worries with myna, the officials in Jiangnan are all slippery, money That guy may not be able to do this..."

The starling didn't speak, the two young ones were speechless for the time being, Keshan looked up at the sky, and the little eleven pulled him past the ninth brother: "Ninth brother, that's the territory of the fourth brother, if you have something to do, you still bother us, you have to think about it." Taking advantage of that under his nose, aren't you afraid that he will tie you back?"

Xiao Jiu's face flushed, but her mouth was still stiff:

"Where did you go! Am I such a ignorant person? Besides, I'm afraid he's the fourth child!?"

The willow leaves are sprouting, the breeze is getting warmer, the buds on the branches are showing a little light pink, and the thin shirts are seen on the swing frame again, and spring has arrived before you know it.