Dry Dream

commanded.

"Yes, Dad, I'll go right away." I replied.

"Well, let's go." Dad waved his hand, and I saluted and exited the study.

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Issue time: 1/102010 Update time: 04/032010

21. Give gifts and ask for medicine

When I came to Eldest Brother's Qianzui Garden, the maid Huamei welcomed me in. When I entered the room, I saw Elder Brother and Elder Sister were sitting on the couch drinking tea and talking about the expenses of the house.I told my sister-in-law about my visit, and my sister-in-law gave Huamei the key to the attic, and asked her to go up with two people to bring out a few treasures at home for me to take with me.I took this opportunity to tell my sister-in-law to ask the elder brother to go to the Xiuzhu Pavilion to take care of Mr. Ning Yao, and asked her to deduct five taels of silver from my monthly bill to the elder brother.My sister-in-law made fun of me and said that I was so concerned about Mr. Ning Yao, whether I was going to take him into the house.

I was immediately embarrassed when I heard the words, and because I didn't dare to offend my sister-in-law, I turned my finger on my elder brother, blaming him for talking nonsense in front of my sister-in-law.The eldest brother yelled that he was wronged, saying that it was none of his business, but that I was too obvious, and everyone could see it.I am unwilling and unconvinced, but I don't dare to anger my elder brother too much in front of my sister-in-law.

After talking, Huamei led the two servants in.Holding a tray in his hand, there are three exquisite carved wooden boxes placed one by one on it.One of the smallest was the most ornate, with emerald and onyx decorations on the box.

I've seen that box before, it was an exquisite hairpin bead gold finger protector that my uncle gave to my father when I was ten years old when he came back from playing outside. This thing is the most suitable gift for King Xiaoling.The other two boxes were just familiar, but I couldn't remember what was inside.The sister-in-law beckoned with a smile, and the three of them came forward with trays and opened the lid for me to see.

The sister-in-law pointed to the finger protector in the smallest box and said: "This thing is called the 'Ruyi Holy Buddha Finger', and it should be the most pleasing to the prince. I heard that my uncle bought it from a wealthy businessman from a small foreign country at a huge price. This finger protector has been consecrated by the eminent monk in the temple, and it has cast spells, which not only have the effect of peace and happiness, but also have the invincible power of a treasure. When it comes to the prince, your little mouth should be sweeter, so as to make the prince happy Come back, Dad will treat you better."

"Understood, sister-in-law." I replied with a smile.

The sister-in-law pointed to the other two pieces and said: "This piece is a foreign porcelain from overseas, named 'Xilan Rongyue Ding'. You should remember this one. It was brought back by your elder brother the year before last. See you later. You don't care about this thing, and you are afraid that you will break it again, so you put it away."

"I remember, isn't this the 'Crystal Unicorn' that my brother gave me?" I reached out and took the palm-sized crystal Unicorn to look at the sunlight coming in from the window. The sun shines brilliantly, which is very dazzling.

"What's the matter? Is it rare again, and you are reluctant to give it away?" The elder brother asked with a smile.

"Rare is rare, but it's still far from mother's medicine." I said while putting the crystal unicorn into the box.The eldest brother was taken aback when he heard the words, and asked, "What? Didn't daddy ask you to go to the palace to thank you because of the fight? Could it be that you still want to ask the prince for medicine?"

"Yes, I'm planning to ask the prince for medicine." I nodded and said.

The eldest brother's face changed when he heard this, and he got off the soft couch and pulled me out of the room, and whispered in my ear: "Silly boy, mother's medicine is not an ordinary thing, but it is very precious! Just rely on your picture With a small face and a small mouth, can the prince accept it?"

"Then what can I do?" I said helplessly, "I can only try it out, it's not up to me whether the prince will allow it or not."

"Hey, stupid! Don't you know why the prince has taken care of you so much all these years? Let me tell you..." The eldest brother blamed me, and then whispered it in my ear, even I was struggling to listen whispered something.My eyes widened when I heard these words, and there was a bang of gongs and drums in my head.I really couldn't listen anymore, I suddenly pushed away my eldest brother and said, "You! What are you talking about!" Let me take the initiative to please King Xiaoling?Take the initiative to get close to him?Is this human?I'm not the male pet raised in his house!

"I'm telling the truth, it's up to you to listen to it or not!" The elder brother pouted and said, "I've made the prince happy, will he give you what you want?"

"Forget it, I'd better hurry to the palace." I said very unhappy, and went into the back room to say goodbye to my sister-in-law.Afterwards, he led the two young men back to Liuyun Xuan with their things.

When he came to Xiaoling Palace with gifts, he saw that the gatekeeper had changed.This gatekeeper looked much more pleasing to the eye than the previous one. Seeing me coming with a gift, he greeted me respectfully and said, "Master Qi, you are here to greet the prince again."

"Well, is the prince in the mansion?" I got off the horse and asked.

"Unfortunately, the prince hasn't come back yet." The gatekeeper replied.

I pondered for a while and said, "Then I'll come back in the afternoon." After that, I got on my horse and went home.The gatekeeper hurriedly stopped me and said: "Master Qi, go slowly, the prince has given instructions before leaving, if you come, please go in and wait."

I was holding on to the saddle and getting ready to get on the horse. After hearing what he said, I turned around and said, "Then I will trouble you."

"Don't bother, don't bother, please, Mrs. Qi." The gatekeeper saluted and turned sideways to give way, and I followed him into the gate of the mansion with Hong'er and the two servants who gave the gift.

22. The Fourth Prince of the Palace

This time, the gatekeeper led me to the Yaoqi Garden inside.In addition to a small part of the garden, which is a garden pavilion, there is a sparkling lake that can't be seen at a glance.This is Prince Xiaoling's Mansion. I am afraid that besides the imperial palace, this Prince Xiaoling's Mansion is the most magnificent.

This Yaoqi Garden is the garden that King Xiaoling likes to stay in the most. I have been here twice, and every time I come, King Xiaoling is in the best mood.This time I came again, so I was glad in my heart, it seems that King Xiaoling is in a good mood today, so I can ask for medicine.

Because it was a gift this time, Hong'er and the two servants also followed in.The gatekeeper led me to Youyue Pavilion in the middle of the lake, ordered Hong'er to put the presents on the low table, and then led them out of the garden.I watched them go without a shadow, and sat on the ground leisurely to enjoy the scenery in the garden.After a while, a few maids came in with fragrant tea and fresh fruits, put them on another low table, bowed to me and then retreated.

I once heard my father say that after I was born, I brought the young me to the palace to visit King Xiaoling, and King Xiaoling was the father I met in this water pavilion.At that time, King Xiaoling was about the same age as me now, and after seeing me, he liked me very much, so he named me after this garden.

It is said that the Yaoqi Garden was specially built by the previous king for the young King Xiaoling, just because he loved him very much.It's a pity that the first king died of illness not long after King Xiaoling was born, leaving only the heir of King Xiaoling.After the former king left, the princess was so sad that she didn't want to live, she went to Luoxian Mountain to become a monk at Chongming Temple, and since then she has not cared about world affairs.

King Xiaoling was very gifted since he was a child, and he was proficient in everything from literary to martial arts, but unfortunately he was not very enthusiastic about court affairs, which caused the emperor a headache.Although he wanted to add honors, he had no excuses, so he could only care as much as possible.

Looking around, the garden is full of flowers, singing birds and fragrant flowers, and four pavilions "Chunjiao", "Xiayan", "Qiushi" and "Dongshuang" stand in four corners.Each pavilion is surrounded by a separate landscape, each with its own merits.They are connected by corridors and stone bridges, and each has its own name.There is a Tianxing Pavilion in the center, which is three feet high and has three floors.The first floor is for the hall, the second floor is for viewing, and the third floor is for the general Xingjun.On this day, I went up to Xingge Pavilion with King Xiaoling once. It was my ninth birthday when King Xiaoling sent someone to bring me here to celebrate my birthday.

Thinking about it carefully, King Ling has treated me very well since I was a child.It's just that after growing up slowly, knowing that he is a manly man, a rift began to develop in his heart.And yesterday's greeting made me even more worried, the man completely froze in surprise,

Because King Xiaoling's attitude towards me suddenly changed.

When I was thinking wildly while watching the scenery, I saw a handsome man in white clothes walking slowly from outside the garden.Behind him was an attendant, also dressed in elegant white robes, holding a banjo in his hand.The two of them entered Youyue Pavilion one by one, and I hurriedly sat upright.Since he didn't know who this person was, he didn't speak.

The man in white bowed when he saw me, and said, "Xiangqin has met Mr. Qi."

"You are..." I looked at the man in white calling Xiangqin in front of me and said hesitantly.

"The villain is the luthier of the palace, and he is here to play the piano for the third master Qi." Xiangqin said, and sat down in front of the long table beside him. The attendant put the banjo on the long table and bowed and retreated.

"How dare you be..." I said hastily.

"This is what the prince ordered. I am afraid that the third master Qi will be bored waiting here, so let me relieve the third master." After Xiangqin said, she gracefully stretched out her white and slender hands to play.

I was very puzzled, as if King Xiaoling knew my every move like the palm of his hand.It's a shame to be with such a shrewd person.However, this Xiangqin's piano skills are quite good. It can be said that among the qin pieces I have heard, there is no player whose performance can compare with him.This song is soft and melodious, it sounds like a spring breeze blowing on your face.I simply leaned on the pillar, squinted my eyes and enjoyed the beautiful sound of the piano in my ears.

When I was intoxicated, I suddenly heard someone whispering in the distance.Turning around to take a look, I saw the two beautiful male pets I met at Xiaoling Wang when I came yesterday, hiding at the gate of the garden and peeking at me, talking in a low voice while watching What.No wonder I didn't recognize them before, King Xiaoling never let me touch his inner court personnel before.I find it strange that it is precisely because of this that yesterday I can say