Princess, how am I from you?

Guan Xin had to be modest and restrained at the same time. This scale was a bit difficult to grasp. When she first saw this concubine Yin, she felt uncomfortable. Maybe it was the influence of Xincheng. , she also seems to have a kind of instinct to resist the approach of this concubine Yin. She always feels that this woman is not as kind as she appears on the surface. Regardless of her age, she is only about 40 years old. A little frivolous.In short, Guan Xin's impression is not very good.

"Your Majesty, you are flattering women too much. My skills are half-baked. How dare I show my shame in front of your Majesty. Besides, I am not proficient in grasping the acupuncture points on the soles of my feet, and I can't use my strength in my arms. If your Majesty's body is really strong If you feel unwell, you should ask the imperial physician to treat your empress."

"I'm going back to find my nineteenth sister."

Xincheng timidly whispered in Guan Xin's ear, the voice was not too low, so Concubine Yin could naturally hear it.Guan Xin took the opportunity to say goodbye again, and without waiting for Concubine Yin to say anything else, she hurried back with Xincheng in her arms.After walking for a long distance, she slowed down a little and put Xincheng down. After a while, her arms were sore, mainly because her right arm couldn't use any strength, and she was all supported by her left arm. She couldn't hold it anymore. , Holding Xincheng's hand, the little guy's palms were sweaty.

"Can the princess not salute to the concubine Yin?" Guan Xin rarely entered the palace and didn't pay much attention to it, but every time Wu Cairen saw the two princesses beside her, he always saluted. It's understandable that her rank is low, but this concubine Yin is one of the four concubines and doesn't need to salute?

"I was born by my mother, so I don't need to salute."

Oh, the first daughter, well, sure enough, the first daughter is more noble, which makes Guan Xin's understanding of the respected status of the princess of the Tang Dynasty rise by one degree.No wonder all of them are so strong and sturdy, they are all supported by the imperial power, which really confirms the saying that daughters should be pampered, especially the daughters of the Tang Dynasty royal family.

"Why doesn't the princess like this Concubine Yin?" Guan Xin felt that she should ask, so that she would have something to avoid in the palace in the future.

Xincheng lowered his head and pouted, not speaking.Guan Xin knelt down and talked with Xincheng, "Can't you tell my sister?"

Xincheng's eyes were red, and he held his mouth, looking like he was about to cry.Guan Xin quickly hugged her in her arms, "Okay, okay, don't say it, don't say it if you don't want to. Let's not talk about her, go, go back and find your sister and brother." Everyone is about to cry, Guan Xin She had to pick him up again, but her arms were really sore, she gritted her teeth, and gasped for breath. Fortunately, Xincheng was not very fat, otherwise she really couldn't hold her.

Xincheng was obedient, with his small head resting on Guan Xin's shoulder. After a long time, he suddenly said, "She is a bad person."

Guan Xin was taken aback, bad guy?How bad can it be?Let Xincheng dislike her so much. Besides, both Jinyang and Xincheng are the queen's daughters. Li Shimin loves her so much. Does anyone really dare to stroke a tiger's beard?Not to mention Li Shimin's favor, even that scumbag Li Zhi loved his youngest compatriot sister after he ascended the throne. Guan Xin remembered that this Xincheng princess was also the only one, and Wu Meiniang was the only queen, and this Xincheng is the only one in history. She is the only princess in the world who was buried as a queen, which is the highest funeral standard besides the emperor's burial standard.He died suddenly at a young age. It is said that Li Zhi suspected that the son-in-law's family violently killed the princess, so he killed the son-in-law's family and buried the princess with him.Is Concubine Yin really that bold?

After putting Xiao Xincheng to sleep at night, Guan Xin accompanied Jin Yang to do yoga together. When the two of them were relaxing on the carpet, Guan Xin remembered what happened during the day and couldn't help but ask. "What kind of person is that concubine Yin?"

Jin Yang snorted, "It's not that good, my sister will walk around when she sees her in the future, don't touch her."

Guan Xin couldn't help turning his head to look at Jin Yang. At such a young age, that snort was very majestic.

"Leading Xincheng to see her in the garden today, I feel that Xincheng doesn't like her very much."

"What?" Jin Yang sat up and looked at Guan Xin, "Did she touch Xincheng?"

"No, I've been hugging Xincheng all this time, and I didn't let her touch it." Guan Xin was puzzled, why are you so nervous?There is something wrong here.

"That's good. Remember, don't let her touch Xincheng. That woman is too bad. Why do you think Xincheng is so timid now? It's because she frightened her. When his mother passed away, Xincheng was less than two years old. I was only six years old at that time, and Ninth Brother was only eight or nine years old. My father was afraid that we would miss our mother and no one would take care of us, so he temporarily let Concubine Wei take care of the three of us, but Concubine Wei herself had a pair of children, and we There are three brothers and sisters, five children are too much to take care of. In 12, Xiao Xincheng was four years old. At that time, Xincheng was not what it is now, very lively and mischievous. The care was considered meticulous. In the winter of that year, Concubine Wei went to the Shangfu Bureau to tailor clothes for our five brothers and sisters, preparing to make some new clothes for the winter. Xincheng took advantage of us not paying attention and ran out to play by himself. When we found out, Tiandu It was dark. We searched all over the palace for a long time, until we found a very remote and deserted palace, and finally found Xincheng with the sound of crying, but since then, Xincheng has changed, become quiet, become Timid. I asked Concubine Yin if she brought Xincheng over there. She refused to admit it, and of course I didn’t believe it. Later, I guessed from the few words of Xincheng that a palace lady brought Xincheng there. Afterwards, she was locked there, but there was no way to find out who the maid was. When Xincheng was found that day, there were many bruises on her body, as if she had been beaten by someone, but Xincheng was too small. I can't explain clearly, but since then, she has been afraid of Concubine Yin whenever she sees her, and she probably has something to do with her."

Speaking of this, Jin Yang's slightly immature face was full of resentment, Guan Xin sat up and rubbed Jin Yang's head, "Didn't you tell your father?"

"I said it, why didn't I say it, my father didn't find out who the maid was. As for those bruises, the imperial doctor checked them, and they were beaten. But no one knows who beat them, and the new city is too small. I can't explain clearly, I can't help it, there is no evidence that Concubine Yin did it, so I just let it go. When I grow up, I can take care of myself, and Brother Ninth grows up, so I begged my father to let me come out and take care of myself. I live alone in the new city, and my father sent many maids and eunuchs to me. In my palace, except for my father, ninth brother, fifth sister, sixth sister, sixteenth sister, eldest brother, and fourth brother, there is no one for me. Allowed, no concubine is allowed to enter easily."

No wonder Guan Xin clicked his tongue and felt that Jin Yang was a ghost when he was only ten years old. In such an environment, if he is not smart, he doesn't know how long he can live.Xincheng is that the psychological shadow of childhood?PTSD?This kind of problem is the most difficult to deal with. The psychological shadow of children is particularly difficult to eliminate. A lively princess is scared into a porcelain doll by that concubine Yin.It's really not a loss to her surname, it's really dark.

"Does that concubine Yin have any children? Your royal father doesn't doubt her at all? And make her a concubine?"

"Hmph, it's not because of her good looks and a younger brother who can lead soldiers. There is one son, Qi Wangyou, who is fifth in line. He just returned to the fief this year, and he has been recuperating in Chang'an because of his illness."

Guan Xin noticed that when Jin Yang talked about this elder brother, he didn't have the slightest sense of family affection, as if he was talking about others, and they were all addressed by strange names like Qi Wangyou. It seems that this Qi Wang is just like his mother, and he doesn't welcome him .The name of Qi Wang Li You seems familiar, but I can't remember it for a while.

"Okay, let's not talk about them, get up, wash up and go to sleep, I have to go for a run tomorrow morning, I will remember to avoid them in the future." Guan Xin put Jinyang to sleep, and she sat on the heated kang outside, Rubbing his head, he carefully recalled the things about Li You, but it was too long, and his memory was very vague.She had no choice but to reminisce bit by bit from the time she received the letter, and then focused on recalling how she looked when she checked the information. Finally, a flash of inspiration came to her mind, and she remembered a piece of information. This Li You seemed to have rebelled too. Li Chengqian's materials sometimes talk about one thing, that is, one of the reasons why Li Chengqian's rebellion was discovered was because there was another person who rebelled first, but he was suppressed in less than a month, and after a thorough investigation, Li Chengqian's rebellion was also arrested It was implicated, so Li Chengqian was deposed.In other words, this Li You will also rebel in the 17th year of Zhenguan. The concubine has no impression, I'm afraid it won't be good, the only son rebelled, the mother must be at fault, Li Shimin will definitely not tolerate it anymore.

Thinking that this Concubine Yin would not be around for a few days, Guan Xin was in a very happy mood, washed up and went to bed!

It's a pity that Guan Xin's good mood only lasted one night. Just after breakfast the next day, the emperor's eunuch came to invite Guan Xin, saying that the concubine Yin had invited His Majesty, and asked Guan Xin to teach him the method of foot massage.For the first time, Guan Xin realized that he was still a sweet potato.Jin Yang refused to let her go, and said that she wanted to find her father. Guan Xin was invited to take care of her, not to serve those concubines.

Guan Xin held back Jin Yang's pace as he was about to go out, "Go and come back, teach it, it's just one time, and when her people learn this, I probably don't need me to go." Jin Yang wanted to follow , but leaving Xincheng alone is not at ease, and taking Xincheng with him is even more worrying.She had no choice but to let her closest maid follow.

The maid's name is Ruan Zhi.The name is very nice, but for some reason, I suddenly thought of An Zhitinglan, Yu Yuqingqing's poem, although it didn't match Karma, but I thought of it, it was very strange.

"Ruan Zhi, the name sounds nice, did your parents choose it?" Guan Xin was idle on the way there, so he just had a chat.

"Well, Dad used to be an official of this dynasty. Later, because he was implicated and convicted, his family was sent to the court as slaves."

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought up your sadness." Guan Xin didn't expect such a story to come up in a casual chat, which made him very embarrassed.

"Girl is worrying too much. She has been used to it for many years." Ruan Zhi smiled, and she really didn't seem to have any other emotions.

Guan Xin laughed awkwardly, it was so embarrassing, but she couldn't just keep silent, it was even more embarrassing. "Then do you have any relatives?"

"Maybe, maybe not. My father was beheaded and my mother passed away long ago. I heard from my mother that I should have a sister. When the house was ransacked, my sister was away from home and escaped the arrest. There has been no news these years. Maybe she is still alive. , maybe already..."

Ruan Zhi's flat tone seemed to have given up the hope of finding her. Also, how would she, an ordinary little maid living in the palace, find her relatives outside the palace.Guan Xin felt very pitiful, the little girl was pretty and pretty, but her tone of voice was too lifeless, and her background was quite pitiful, now Guan Xin couldn't listen to say goodbye to her family. "I don't know when I can go out. After I go out, I will help you find it. You know, I run a restaurant and teahouse. I have met many people. Maybe I can find out. What is your sister's name and how old was she?" , How old should this be, and are there any characteristics, such as birthmarks, scars and the like."

"Can you really find it?"

Ruan Zhi's tone finally fluctuated a bit, but Guan Xin couldn't guarantee it, so she could only comfort and say, "Try, how will you know if you don't try. Although you may not be able to find it, if you don't look for it, you will definitely not find it." .”

"My sister's name is Ruyin, Ruan Ruyin. If she is still alive, she should be 21 years old this year. When my sister took her maid to play outside, she was only nine years old. I was only four years old at the time. My sister thought I was too young. I played, but my mother wouldn't let me go out. Who knows that not long after she went out, the officers and soldiers came, and the whole family was arrested. , On the day she was taken away, she saw her sister hiding outside, and her mother told her not to come out, and there was no news after that. Over the years, her mother has always been concerned about her sister, and she said more than once that it is better to let her Together, at least we can survive in this palace, but at the time we didn’t know if we would be beheaded, so my mother thought that we could be one by one outside, but my sister, an eight-year-old girl, was outside How to survive, my mother missed my sister until she died, sister Guan, if you can help me find my sister, Ruan Zhi will be grateful to you for the rest of my life, and my father and mother's souls in heaven will also rest in peace."

Guan Xin didn't expect to ask and talk casually, and even bring up such a thing. This matter is related to a deceased mother's concern for more than ten years. He also thought of his mother. She disappeared, and his mother would definitely do the same. Worried, she always thought that dream when she was injured and comatose was real, and now she still remembers her mother's whitening hair roots and eyes swollen from crying.

"I promise you, when I go out, I will help you find your sister, and I will never break my promise."

"Thank you, Sister Guan, Ruan Zhi kowtowed to you."

Ruan Zhi said to kneel down, and Guan Xin was so frightened that she quickly helped her up, "Don't do this, it's not good for people to see. I think of my mother, but I will never see her again, so don't worry, I will try my best." Help you find her. Waiting for you to come back from Concubine Yin, you tell me the address of your home, the names of your parents, and some characteristics of your sister. I hope you know, and I hope she remembers, otherwise It’s really hard to check.”

"I know, I know. My mother told me that she told me to remember that I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to see my sister again so that I can recognize her."

"It's much easier, don't worry, as long as she is still alive, she will always be found, you have to keep hope, don't give up, live well in this palace, take good care of the two little princesses, maybe when the time comes When the princess gets married, you can marry her as a dowry, and it will be more convenient for you to meet when you are outside the palace." In order to encourage the little girl to live a good life, protect herself, and take care of the two princesses, Guan Xin had to make up a beautiful story. hope for her.But she knew that Jinyang would die before he could get married. As for Xincheng, he was only six years old, and there were still nearly ten years before she got married.But there is hope in life, who knows what will happen in the future.

"Yeah, Sister Guan is right. I will definitely take good care of the two princesses and wait for good news from you, Sister Guan."

In the past few days, Guan Xin saw the brilliance on this little girl's face for the first time, her eyes were full of light of hope.Guan Xin swore secretly that she would help her find her sister when she went out, not for her but also for the mother who cared about her daughter till death.

While talking, the two came to Concubine Yin's bedroom, Dexin Hall.The imperial palace of the Tang Dynasty is much more majestic and larger than the Forbidden City. The yellow tiles and red walls of the Forbidden City look very magnificent, while the imperial palace of the Tang Dynasty is more simple and grand in comparison.At that time, Guan Xin followed Yuzhang through the side entrance of Zhuquemen, and bypassed the front hall of the imperial palace, which was dominated by the Taiji Palace. He didn't see too many important buildings. That time I wandered around for a while under the dark lights, but saw nothing.But Guan Xin still felt like a big house at the beginning, standing in front of these palaces, people seemed so insignificant.

The emperor's children generally live behind the Taiji Palace, in the palace complex on the east side, referred to as the East Palace, and the place where the concubines live is in the palace complex on the west side, referred to as the West Palace. Guan Xin followed Ruan Zhi out of the East Palace and walked through the The imperial garden in the middle came to the Dexin Hall in the West Palace. This section of the road is really not close. It will take a dozen or 10 minutes, but it feels quite far anyway.And the most famous Daming Palace is still under construction at this time. It is said that the palace complex is more than four times larger than the Forbidden City. She had no chance to see that even the ancient capital with the Taiji Palace, when she went to visit the ancient city of Xi'an, the area had shrunk severely and there were only a few palaces left, which was completely incomparable with what it is now.Now in the palace of ancient Chang'an, Guan Xin only feels one word, big big and big big.

A court lady was waiting at the entrance of the hall. Seeing Guan Xin and Ruan Zhi, she stepped forward to stop Ruan Zhi, "Your Majesty only allows Miss Guan to enter the hall alone, and please ask Miss Ruan Zhi to stay here later."

Just as Ruan Zhi wanted to speak, Guan Xin gave her a wink. In other people's territory, it is better to be polite. Besides, she is not Jinyang. Jinyang can play with his temper. What right does she have to show his temper? Yes, can she say no?Certainly not.

"Then please Miss Ruan Zhi wait for me for a while, girl, let's go."

Guan Xin was invited into the entrance of the main hall, the maid made a gesture of invitation, Guan Xin stepped carefully into the threshold, the concubine's palace furnishings were somewhat different from those of the princess.The palace of Concubine Yin seems to be also the front hall and the back hall. The front hall is a large space once you enter the door. On both sides are antique shelves with various bottles and cans. Right in front is a place in the form of tatami mats. , there are low tables and cushions on it, and it should be the place where Concubine Yin usually reads and entertains, but there is a small kang behind the tatami mats, which lowers the overall style a lot and looks a bit nondescript. At that time, the sun was just right, and the room was brightly illuminated. Under the light, the fine dust seemed to be seen clearly.Concubine Yin is sitting on a tatami mat and reading a book.Seeing Guan Xin enter the hall, he waved to Guan Xin.

Guan Xin bit the bullet and stepped forward. Even though the room was well lit and seemed warm, the closer she got to this Concubine Yin, the more chill she felt. I don't know if it was a psychological effect, but she always felt that Concubine Yin was too dark.

"Young lady seems to be very afraid of me." Concubine Yin put down her book and gestured please to Guan Xin.

Guan Xin thanked her, and knelt down on a cushion, respectfully, she was not used to kneeling, she always felt numb after sitting for a while, and her ankles also hurt, so in the Princess Mansion, or in a teahouse, as long as there is no Outsiders, all sit cross-legged.

"You are an imperial concubine, you are very honorable, and a commoner girl is a little nervous."

"Don't be nervous, yesterday I wanted to invite the girl to come here to teach my servant girl the method of foot massage. At that time, it was not convenient for you to take care of the little princess, so I begged His Majesty today to ask the girl to come and teach me. This skill."

"Minnie girls are only afraid of being clumsy and not skilled enough to disappoint the empress." Guan Xin lowered her head slightly, trying to show a humble appearance as much as possible, not to give this concubine Yin an excuse to punish her.

"I think the girl is too polite. I heard that Wu Cairen's hand massage technique is learned from the girl's hands. I think Wu Cairen can learn it, and I can learn it too. Does the girl think so?"

Concubine Yin's tone was a bit slow, quite different from yesterday's brisk tone, the tone of the moment made her even more uncomfortable and unpredictable, Guan Xin felt that the hairs on her back were about to stand up.

"The girl's bun is also interesting. I have never seen a girl who combs her hair so simply and casually as a girl."

Concubine Yin stretched out her hand to lift Guan Xin's hanging hairband, so frightened that Guan Xin couldn't help rubbing her back.Quickly leaned over and kowtowed, "Since the empress wants someone to learn the massage method, please ask the empress to order someone to prepare a basin of warm foot washing water. The empress needs to soak her feet first, so the effect will be better and more comfortable. .”

"Oh, Alan, did you hear me? Do what Miss Guan said." Concubine Yin said to the empty door.

Guan Xin saw no one, but heard footsteps leaving.Continue to sit up straight and look at the nose, nose, and heart.However, her ears have been paying attention to Concubine Yin's movements. Fortunately, there is no other wrongdoing, so she went back to read a book.

"The story book is well written. The girl's ability to make up stories is really good. No wonder the princesses and princes are willing to make friends with the girl, and the girl also knows a lot about the affairs of the previous dynasty."

Guan Xin raised his eyes and glanced at the title of the book. It was Biography of Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. He did not expect that the concubine Yin would read such a martial arts-like historical drama novel. "Since I was young, I love to dream and fantasize, so I think more than others. As for the things about the previous dynasty and this dynasty, they are all heard by women when they travel around, so they are used together in the script. "

It was Alan who came in with the footwashing water, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere of the conversation. Guan Xin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and stretched out his hand to test the temperature of the water, which was quite suitable.

"Your Majesty, please take off your shoes and socks and soak for a while."

"Um"

Concubine Yin was very cooperative. After Guan Xin finished speaking, she immediately changed her sitting position and extended her legs.Guan Xin was dumbfounded, did she ask her to take it off?Well, bear with it, carefully take off Concubine Yin's shoes and socks, and slowly put her feet into the water.

"Ma'am, is the water temperature right?"

"Very good." Concubine Yin stopped talking and continued to read the script in her hand.

Guan Xin really wanted to go back now, this concubine Yin was a bit uncertain, her personality seemed to change, just now she was different, now she will be different, just now she seemed kind, but now she is a little cold.It doesn't matter whether the bubble is well soaked or not, as long as it means that.Pick up the cotton foot wipe that Alan prepared, put it on his lap, kneel down, and make a good posture.

"It's alright, ma'am, please put one of your feet on my lap, and call in the person who wants to learn this massage technique."

Concubine Yin listened to Guan Xin's instructions cooperatively, and called Alan towards the door, and the maid just entered in response, kneeling beside Guan Xin, earnest and focused.Guan Xin picked up another foot cloth, folded it into two layers, and placed it on the bottom of Concubine Yin's feet.

"Your Majesty, I'm about to start, you should be mentally prepared and just relax."

"Um..."

As soon as Guan Xin exerted force, a melodious and long moan escaped from Concubine Yin's mouth.Hearing this, Guan Xin's hands trembled, and she screamed so exaggeratedly. As for what, she held back the chill, "There are many acupuncture points on the soles of the feet, but I can't remember the names, but girl, please remember, the acupuncture points on this position The acupoints control the heart, this is the lungs, this is the kidneys, this is the liver..." Every time Guan Xin said something, the index finger knuckles of his left hand curled up and pressed there, and Concubine Yin hummed along with it. Non-stop, the sound is not as loud and provocative as the first one, but the small humming is also very torturing the ears.After pressing the important position of this foot, and rubbing it a few more times, small beads of sweat appeared on the tip of Guan Xin's nose.After finishing pressing Concubine Yin's other foot, sweat stains appeared on her forehead.Respectfully arranged Concubine Yin's feet, took out her handkerchief and wiped her sweat.

"Ma'am, do you feel comfortable?"

"Very good, it's really very comfortable." Concubine Yin put down her storybook a long time ago, and lay limp on the couch, feeling really different.

"That's good. The technique is not difficult. I think this Alan girl has already learned it. If you don't disturb your mother's rest, the lady will leave." Guan Xin put the two foot wipes where they were when she picked them up, stood up, He bowed his knees and said goodbye.After leaving the palace gate and reaching the outer gate, seeing Ruan Zhi who had been waiting, he breathed a sigh of relief.

After walking for a while, Ruan Zhi dared to ask, "Is Sister Guan okay? Have you been wronged?"

Guan Xin shook her head, "No, I just gave the empress a massage." Guan Xin couldn't help but be thankful that it was just a simple pedicure and nothing messed up, otherwise she didn't know what to do, and she didn't deal with these concubines Forget about Wu Cairen, she is still a young girl now, how can she afford the word "concubine" who is old and cunning.

In fact, Guan Xin still thought of this matter simply, because that night, Guan Xin was invited by the emperor.