Li Zhang

In the endless darkness, Li Zhang was exhausted. Looking at the flames burning closer and closer around him, his body was so heavy that he couldn't even move his fingers.He wanted to call his mother, but he also couldn't make a sound.The flames burned his body, and the pain was dull and deep. He seemed to be watching himself being burned to ashes little by little.In a hurry, he looked around for his mother, struggling in a daze.Suddenly, the scene in front of him changed, and Li Zhang finally saw his mother, standing by the spring with a smile, the cool breath dissipated the burning flames from his body, and moistened his dry lips and tongue.Tears welled up in his eyes, and he tried to get closer, but his mother's figure gradually faded away. He called out "Mother" eagerly, and suddenly opened his eyes.

"My lord..., you finally woke up, my lord!" He Qing, who had been anxious and worried for several days, finally couldn't bear it, and threw herself on the bed and burst into tears.

It took Li Zhang a long time to really wake up, knowing that his mother was in a dream, he was so sad that he wept.He didn't dare to be as unrestrained as He Qing, he wiped away his tears with force, and turned to coax He Qing.

As soon as Li Zhang opened his mouth, he realized that his voice was so hoarse that he could hardly make a sound, but he didn't have the sharpened feeling of the last time. It was probably because He Qing kept feeding himself water while he was in a coma, and he couldn't help feeling a little softer.

"……hungry."

He Qing heard it even though it was so soft that it could hardly be heard, and hurriedly wiped away tears, and stood up embarrassedly: "I have forgotten my feelings. The porridge has been simmering on the fire, and I will go get it now. "

Slowly drinking the porridge with He Qing's spoon, Li Zhang lay on the pillow and said softly, "You are not my servant, so you don't need to call yourself that."

"My lord..." He Qing's tears welled up again.

Li Zhang was afraid of him, tried his best to smile, and said: "People say that if you survive a catastrophe, you will have good fortune. You should be happy."

He Qing cried more and more uncontrollably, Li Zhang got a headache from his crying, and the wounds on his body hurt more and more, it was like a flame burning his body.He was originally very sensitive to pain. When he was five years old, he was beaten twice by his father, and he fainted for a long time. His mother was so anxious that he cried several times. It seems that in the compound of a deep house, be modest and obedient, avoid disasters and protect yourself.

Li Zhang couldn't see the injuries behind him, but felt that the burning sensation was not much different from the day he was tortured, and the medicine paste was very sticky and heavy, which made him want to go to the well to wash it off.

He couldn't bear to lie still, and when he moved a little, his eyes turned black from the pain. He endured and endured, but finally it was unbearable, and he begged He Qing to wash his wounds.

He Qing blushed, and held back for a long time before saying in a low voice: "He Qing didn't make it clear when he went back to ask for medicine. Doctor Li has been complaining a lot since he knew he was blamed by the prince. People are willing to treat them carefully..." He Qing couldn't help crying again: "If it wasn't for the burning of the young master, I would have asked Mr. He, I'm afraid...I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get even this crude medicine..."

Li Zhang didn't feel sad when he understood it. After all, he had never cared about being favored, and falling out of favor was nothing.What's more, Sima Yi has always spoken harshly to him since he came into the palace. If he said he fell out of favor, he felt that he was out of favor from the very beginning.As for the fate of those who fall out of favor, things in the deep house are not the same everywhere!Since he was able to survive in Li's mansion, the Wang's mansion is no different.As long as you live, there will always be a day when you see your mother again!

He stopped embarrassing He Qing, and endured it silently by himself, he couldn't bear it any longer, he simply moved a bit and fainted from the pain, and when he woke up again, most of the long day had passed.He was just so sleepy and struggling in the small courtyard. Fortunately, the people from the guard battalion brought in the wound medicine after hearing the news, and with He Qing's careful care, the injuries all over his body finally started slowly. Close the mouth and scab.

When the new year is approaching, Li Zhang has just been able to go to the ground, and the palace is decorated with lanterns and festoons, and everywhere is festive and lively, only Li Zhang's small courtyard is still deserted.On New Year's Eve, He Qing went to the big kitchen to help in the morning, and returned to the hospital in the evening with the meals he had brought. There was only one more basket than before, and they were all cold cooked and cold dishes.He went back to the small courtyard with a sullen face. Li Zhang just finished his meditation practice. He got up and helped him go to the small kitchen to heat up the food. He pointed to the Spring Festival couplets and blessings written in the afternoon, and said to He Qing with a smile: "Wait a minute After eating, we also went to post."

Only then did He Qing's face warm up a little, looking at Li Zhang hesitant to speak.Li Zhang pretended not to see, packed up the food happily, sat down with He Qing, poured two cups of tea, and offered He Qing: "Brother He Qing..."

He Qing got anxious, stood up and stopped Li Zhang: "My lord!..."

Li Zhang pulled him to sit down, and continued without further explanation: "Li Zhang first entered the palace, full of ignorance and fear, fortunately He Qingge took care of him, and it is only today. Li Zhang was lonely since he was a child, and only one cousin was kind..." He suddenly choked up, quickly raised his eyes with a smile, looked at He Qing and said seriously: "In the huge palace, we are the only ones who depend on each other. Li Zhang is just a servant of the prince and dare not call himself a son. Brother He Qing recognized me." This younger brother!" After speaking, drink first as a respect, and then look at He Qing with a smile.

He Qing's eyes were hot, and tears were about to come out again. He quickly lowered his head and drank tea, and said in a low voice, "Young master is always a young master. Although he is not favored now, the prince's concern is no less than that of the young master who loved Yu. Qing will naturally serve carefully, and you don't have to be so contemptuous."

Li Zhang just smiled when he heard this, picked up delicious food, and put them into He Qing's bowl one by one.He Qing was ashamed and cowardly, trying to stop him but unable to stop him, he had no choice but to put vegetables into Li Zhang's bowl himself, until the tops of both bowls were stacked high, and finally he laughed.

The two of them were eating their simple New Year's Eve dinner by candlelight. The Zhenlong Garden, which was separated by a wall, suddenly blew drums and music, and there were sporadic firecrackers, and it really felt like a New Year's Eve.After eating, Li Zhang and He Qing took Spring Festival couplets and blessings and pasted them on the door, smiling and leaning together to listen to Nian's footsteps.

It snowed heavily on New Year's Eve, and when He Qing got up in the morning, he heard Li Zhang coughing in the house, so he hurried into the house to take a closer look.

The inside of the room was as cold as the outside, and the charcoal ashes in the charcoal stove had already turned white, so He Qing hurriedly brought them out to start the charcoal fire again.Li Zhang stopped him while coughing and said, "The smoke is too much, so it's better not to smoke."

"It's such a cold day, how can we do without charcoal fire! Young Master's body has just recovered, and it's time to be afraid of the cold. I'll go to Mr. He..."

"It's okay, just pour some hot soup for me. It's Chinese New Year, why bother to go out and find yourself bored." Li Zhang's pale face was flushed from coughing, and he persuaded He Qing in a hoarse voice with disapproval.

He Qing knew that what Li Zhang said was not bad, and felt even more uncomfortable.When Li Zhang was tortured, he fainted twice and was woken up by the splash of cold water. After being tortured, he was shown in place for half a day, and the cold had entered his internal organs.When he came back, his body burned hotly, and then he had convulsions from the fever. Then he asked Director He to invite Mr. Jin to see a doctor. After taking a few prescriptions of good medicine, the fever slowly subsided and he woke up.He Qing knew that Li Zhang's vitality was seriously injured this time, and he didn't receive proper medical treatment. Even his daily diet was made difficult, let alone good medicine and supplements. Can't tell.It's just that he is a little servant, and he has followed Mr. Aiyu since he entered the palace. Mr. Aiyu has a high heart and aloofness. No one can rely on it.

He Qing sighed and poured Pozi soup for Li Zhang. Li Zhang huddled under the quilt, his hands and feet were freezing cold, he must have not slept all night.He Qing called hot water distressedly, waited on Li Zhang to wash his hands and feet hotly, and brought him hot porridge to feed him, then helped him to lie down again, and whispered: "There is still a simmer in the small kitchen." There is porridge. Young master, sleep for a while while warming up, and I will come back after I finish my work."

Li Zhang closed his eyes tiredly, and replied softly, reassuring He Qing.

After Li Zhangneng went to the ground, He Qing was sent to other errands.During the New Year's Eve, cleaning and carrying chores increased, and the palace would take turns dispatching servants from various households in the inner courtyard to help in the courtyard that needed manpower.These were originally fixed rules, but this time it was put here by Li Zhang, which made people feel even more bleak.

He Qing walked out of the courtyard door step by step, and Li Zhang fell into a deep sleep.

In a drowsy state, Li Zhang was still entangled in the dream of meeting his mother. He heard the door of the courtyard being slammed, struggling to wake up, and saw that it was almost time.He had a fever again and was dizzy. He slowly put on his clothes and went out to open the courtyard door.

Standing outside the door was Mr. He, with several supervisors, who had been standing in the cold for a long time, and was complaining bitterly. When he saw Li Zhang coming out, Qi Qi looked at him.Li Zhang hadn't appeared in front of people for nearly two months since he was tortured. When he saw him suddenly, he seemed to feel that his newly grown stature had shrunk back. , and set off a pair of jet-black eyes like two pools of deep water, which can't be seen through.

Seeing that it was Manager He, Li Zhang bowed to salute, and was about to speak when he was interrupted by a series of rapid coughs.He frowned sideways, pressed his chest with one hand, and took a while to breathe. He apologized: "I have been snoozing for a while, and I didn't hear the knock on the door. I'm so tired that everyone is blowing cold wind. Manager He, please come in and talk."

Manager He originally only wanted to pass on the word and leave, but at this moment he changed his mind and took the lead into the small courtyard with a cough, and stepped into the main room.He stood in the middle of the small room, frowning and looked around. The shabby room was still the same as two years ago. It reminded him of Li Zhang's punishment for being "arrogant because of being favored", and he couldn't help shaking his head slightly.As a human being like him, he knows the feng shui cycle of being favored and falling out of favor, but it's the first time that people like Li Zhang can't see through him when he comes in.Just like today, the prince specially ordered Li Zhang to attend the Heqing group worship in the palace, and asked him to come and pass the message in person. He naturally understood that the prince wanted him to see the situation in person.

"In the evening, the Heqing group worship in the mansion, the prince ordered, if the young master is well, please be sure to attend."

"I see."

Seeing that Li Zhang lowered his eyebrows in response, Mr. He waited for a while and saw no other words, so he turned and went out.When he came to the door, he said coolly: "It's cold, and the charcoal stove has to be turned on. No matter what means you should not use your own body, the young master is a scholar, you should understand this truth?"

Li Zhang pursed his lips tightly, lowered his head habitually because he didn't want others to see his face clearly, and simply agreed.He just wanted to send people away quickly, and he didn't bother to say a word.Unexpectedly, He Qing, who came back after hearing the news, happened to enter the door, and when he heard Mr. He's words, he was full of grief and indignation, and knelt in front of Mr. He and told him all the harsh abuse he had been suffering all the time, which made Mr. He's eyes widen The relevant stewards went straight back.

"Really?"

Although Director He knew that such a thing was inevitable, he still felt that the people following him were too disrespectful.I'm afraid even he himself doesn't know how the prince treats Li Zhang, and what kind of arrows are these lowly people using chicken feathers for arrows!Thinking that I also misunderstood Li Zhang, I couldn't help being a little shocked.

"Young Master Li is magnanimous. You should strictly control yourself when you go back next time, and you won't let such a thing happen again! He Qing will go to get the silver charcoal first, and then let Dr. Li come to see the doctor. Don't spoil the prince's interest at night."

He Qing wanted to say something, but was stopped by Li Zhang.After sending Manager He away, He Qing complained: "Young Master, why didn't you just say that you are in poor health! In such a cold day, even weaker people can't stand it, let alone Young Master!"

Li Zhang smiled, and said disapprovingly: "It's the qualifications of a person who is proud of his favor if he refuses to go away from his illness. What am I? But I used to meet the scene, and it's over after sitting for a while. After lying down for so long, go out and have a look It's good to see."