The shadow of the country

A few months later, Yi Lan was still indifferent to Mu Yan, but she paid more and more attention to the guard who cooked the tea that day, and praised and rewarded her endlessly.It's a common thing in the palace to follow the wind and turn the rudder. All the guards and maids' flattery to Mu Yan in the past have been replaced by bullying and supercilious glances.Only Wen Cheng cared and cared for Mu Yan with all his heart, and Mu Yan was naturally grateful to him and regarded him as his best friend.

It's winter now.In the few months since being punished by Yilan to kneel down that day, the cost of food and clothing is far from what it used to be.Although Mu Yan has been idle all day long, he still lost a lot of weight, but he is not picky.In the past few months, I have lived with Wen Cheng and received a lot of care from him. I am very grateful and content.

This day, Mu Yan was clearing the snow in the courtyard outside the Lan Ling Palace, looking at the garden full of wintersweet, he remembered that he had been in the palace for nearly a year.Although she doesn't know who Yi Lan deliberately ignored him to protect her, she still feels that he is protecting her own safety.Just as he was lost in thought, he didn't notice that a person had already walked towards him from the snowy place.

"Mu Yan?" The man had already approached and called out to him.Just as Mu Yan was still bowing his head in thought, when he heard the voice and looked up, there was a "buzz" in his head, which was as shocking as a bolt from the blue—the person who came was actually Su Yilan.

That person came here alone, dressed in a black sable fur, extremely luxurious and full of grace, the eyes that looked at him had already returned to gentleness and clarity.Mu Yan was puzzled, but hurriedly knelt down to pay his respects.

Yi Lan raised her hand to signal him to get up, and sighed softly, "You...will you blame me?"

Mu Yan's heart was inexplicably sour, but he still replied: "This subordinate dare not."

Yi Lan smiled wryly in her heart.In the past few months, he has suffered a lot.He had no choice but to smile softly at Mu Yan, "That's good..." After finishing speaking, he took out a snow-white and crystal-clear jade flute from his bosom and handed it to him.There are no impurities in the jade, and the color is almost transparent.The workmanship is also very delicate and exquisite, and the golden auspicious dragon pattern is engraved on the flute. The auspicious dragon coils in the clouds, as if flying into the sky.

Mu Yan raised his eyes to look, slightly stunned, but didn't dare to reach out to pick it up.This dragon-patterned jade flute must be a treasure in the palace, right?Why did Yi Lan give this to herself? ...

Seeing Mu Yan like this, Yi Lan only said softly: "Mu Yan, happy birthday." The voice was very small and soft.But in this quiet courtyard, it was enough for him to hear clearly.

Mu Yan's heart jumped suddenly, and then he remembered that his birthday was on this day.But she turned her face away, a little shy, "This subordinate has already forgotten, Your Highness...how did you know?"

Yi Lan said indifferently: "That day, after going to the paddock in Linyuan, you drank too much wine and said it by yourself. Take it, it's just a birthday gift."

Mu Yan tried hard to recall but still couldn't remember that he said such a thing after drinking that night. ——After all, it’s been too long since we called each other friends like that.Mu Yan was stunned for a moment, but still took the jade flute. The temperature of the man was still on the jade flute, and the temperature warmed his heart through the palm of his hand.Trying to play this jade flute, the sound is crisp and melodious, as smooth and melodious as flowing water, it is many times better than my own bamboo flute, it really is a top-grade flute.

However, when Mu Yan was still holding the jade flute and thinking to himself.Yi Lan had already turned around and left here, leaving only footprints on the white snow.Seeing this, Mu Yan felt an indescribable sadness and loss in his heart, which was hard to express.But he had to carefully put the jade flute into his sleeve and continue to clean the snow in the courtyard.

That night, Mu Yan returned to Wen Cheng's residence.As soon as he entered the door, he saw Wen Cheng sitting on the stone bench outside the house, smiling.The stone table was full of wine and dishes, and beside the table was a rectangular exquisite wooden box.At this moment, the hazy moonlight shone on Wen Cheng's body, as if covered with a layer of white gauze.Seeing Mu Yan coming back, Wen Cheng immediately got up and smiled, "Mu Yan, you're back? Happy birthday."

Seeing this scene, Mu Yan couldn't help laughing, "Please remember. Thank you, Wen Cheng."

"You and I have known each other for so long, there is really no need to be polite. By the way, this is for you." Wen Cheng said as he handed over the exquisite wooden box beside him.

Mu Yan took it with a smile, opened it, and was shocked again.What was contained in that box was actually a jade flute as white as snow, made of precious Xiuyan jade.There is also no trace of impurities, and the tentacles are warm.The fineness and texture of jade are top grade.However, the pattern on the flute is a golden phoenix spreading its wings, which is exquisitely crafted.And the jade flute that Yi Lan gave, they are a perfect pair!

Seeing Mu Yan's reaction like this, Wen Cheng was also very puzzled, "What's wrong?

"No, it's nothing. This gift is too precious, I can't accept it." Mu Yan quickly shook his head to cover it up.

"Take it, I found it after searching for you for nearly half a year. The original owner of this flute has kept it for nearly 50 years. A close friend of mine outside the palace begged him many times before he agreed to sell it. This flute , and only you are worthy of it." Wen Cheng took out the jade flute and handed it to Mu Yan while speaking.

Mu Yan took it carefully, the jade flute felt very warm and smooth, and there was a trace of warmth. "Is there only one flute? Is there another flute that matches it?" Mu Yan asked tentatively.

Wen Cheng smiled and said: "Of course there is. This flute is named Ling Yun, and it is engraved with phoenix patterns. There is another one called Yiying, which is engraved with dragon patterns. Yiying is made of Hetian jade, and Lingyun is Xiu. It is made of rock jade. They are all top-quality jade species, and the quality of the jade is extremely good, and they are all once in a thousand years."

Mu Yan nodded slowly, "I see, this jade flute is so precious..."

Wen Cheng smiled and shook his head, "These are secondary. The most rare thing is that these two flutes were made by Emperor Xuanyu, the founding emperor of Panyun more than 200 years ago. His beloved wife, Empress Wang. Both of them are proficient in music. It is a pity that the empress's life was unlucky, but she passed away when she was only 70 years old. Since then, Emperor Xuanyu has been depressed all day long. Since then, these two flutes have been stored in the treasure pavilion in the palace and will not be exposed. It was not until [-] years ago that Emperor Yujia and his concubine Yu took out this pair of jade flutes. She is also extremely obsessed with rhythm. Concubine Yu is very fond of freedom. If it is not because she loves Emperor Yujia deeply, it is impossible for her to serve the emperor in the palace for ten years before leaving the palace..."

"Didn't Concubine Yu, Emperor Yujia's concubine, die of illness?..." Mu Yan couldn't help being puzzled.

"That's just the royal family's announcement. In fact, it was Concubine Yu who begged Emperor Yujia to stay away from the palace and wandered together in the mountains and rivers, but Emperor Yujia refused. That's why Concubine Yu went out of the palace alone to live in seclusion. I also took this Lingyun flute out of the palace together. Lingyun flute was left outside the palace and disappeared. My friend outside the palace also searched for it for half a year before finding its whereabouts. As for the current Yiyingdi, I also Not sure, but it should still be kept in the palace."

After hearing Wen Cheng's calm tone, Mu Yan bowed his head and remained silent.These two priceless flutes are in his own hands.As for their masters, a pair of yin and yang are separated from each other, life and death have nothing to say.The other pair was separated by a palace wall, so far apart... It would only add to the melancholy, and the mood was hard to calm down.

Mu Yan took a breath, then picked up the crescent-white Lingyun flute, leaned against his lips, and played it gently.The melodious flute sound floated out leisurely.Although this Lingyun flute is not as masculine as the Yiying flute that Yilan gave her during the day, it is much softer than its tone.

The flute sounded melodiously in the snow-covered yard, and the silvery-white moonlight poured down, which was very hazy and beautiful.

The author has something to say: Wen Cheng is Mu Yan's very good friend, like no other.

In the future, he also helped Mu Yan with many things.

Not gay →_→ little princess I’m talking about you!

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