Duan Zhishaohua

After the incident at the Buddhist temple, Duan Shaohua showed his heart, and the distance between him and Pei Jing became even closer.

After returning to the palace that day, for nearly a month, Pei Jing went to Duan Shaohua's place every day.

He has Concubine Jing, and he is afraid that Duan Shaohua is thinking about something. He is with him a lot, and he hugs him every night and talks nonsense.About myself, about the past.No matter how big or small, they all told Duan Shaohua bit by bit.Or sweetness, or vows, never before.These two people face each other day and night, which makes people look at each other.

Manager Yan was completely dumbfounded during this period of time. He has served Prince Jing for many years, and he has never seen such a loving side of Pei Jing, as if he has changed completely.It's really a good job to sigh this young man again.

Duan Shaohua is dispensable to the affair, but Pei Jing is obsessed with it these days.In the end, Duan Shaohua couldn't refuse, he could only let Pei Jing ask.After a few days in a row, I can't bear it anymore. Others see it as a lack of energy all day long.

They come and go again and again, and let other people watch, and there are always some gossips.

Today is different from the past, there is not only one master in charge of Prince Jing's mansion.In addition, there is a Jing Wangfei.

Concubine Jing's family name is Ning, although she entered the palace and respected Concubine Ning, but she didn't know that entering the palace was not much different from the Leng Palace.Got it, it was just an identity.

Since Concubine Ning entered the mansion, she hardly saw Pei Jing again.Sometimes I just want to ask for peace, but I can't see anyone in the end.In the beginning, she was able to be a prince and noble person, but gradually as the rumors spread in the family, she finally realized that something was wrong even if she was the queen concubine.

Obviously she is the serious concubine and master, but she has been left aside for a month, and no one cares about her.And the situation is so great that it can almost replace her, but it is a man.

If it was the woman before the prince, if she was so magnificent and beautiful, it would be fine if she could compare herself.After all, it was a man!This kind of humiliation, this kind of absurdity, is unbearable for any woman.

Although it is annoyed and hated, the upbringing of a lady is still there, let alone the dignity of a princess, sometimes she has to be patient.

Time and space were silent, Concubine Ning stared at her flowery face in the mirror, it was breathtakingly beautiful.Only at this time, she will regain a little self-esteem.After all, she was the legitimate Concubine Jing who was appointed by the emperor to marry her.It's all for the prince to be greedy for a while, how long can a heart stay on a man.Believe that her waiting will always be meaningful.

And waiting all the way is just that there is no deadline.The only thing that can be called joy is that I can see the prince more than before.Although his stay is short and short each time, at least it brings some hope.

It's just that one day, she wandered around the palace in her spare time.Seeing the surrounding green grass, colorful flowers, and exquisite gardens are so beautiful that she is dizzy.

I was determined to take a good look around and appreciate the beautiful scenery.I don't want the servant girl beside me to remind me, "Princess, look ahead."

Concubine Ning was puzzled, and looked in the direction of the maid's finger.In front, there is a gazebo, the breeze passes by, but what she sees makes her want to go blind.

There were two people sitting in the gazebo, looking from the side, Concubine Ning could clearly recognize that one of them was the prince.As for the other man, even though he had never seen it before, there was no need to think that he must be the famous man in the family.Otherwise, who can get so close to the prince.

Everything else doesn't matter, what really makes Concubine Ning's eyes tear open is the prince's attitude.

In the past six months, the prince she has seen is cold and serious.Every time I saw her, it was just as perfunctory as a routine, and there was very little warmth and concern for her.But now, she doesn't understand why it's different when facing such a man.

The prince, who seemed to be a completely different person, talked and laughed happily, making her jealous eyes turn red.

She couldn't bear to watch her next move.He could only turn his face away, turn around and leave.

In the next few days, the scene in the garden lingered in her mind like a poisonous snake.She tried her best to forget, but it was even more profound.

What fills the chest is jealousy and unwillingness.

This breath of bad breath was hard to relieve, and it made her feel uncomfortable tight in her chest.Strong incomprehension and jealousy lingered in her body and mind, making her restless for a moment.

Until that day, it was supposed to be the day when the lord came to see her regularly, but after waiting and waiting, the lord was not seen for a long time.

It was late at night, and when the news finally arrived, it turned into freezing cold in the blink of an eye.

It was the servant girl in Duan Shaohua's courtyard who was talking back and forth, with pride or contempt, she said with a smile: "It's not convenient for the prince to get out, so I can only call the servant girl to inform the princess. The prince is going to come tonight, but the son I have been feeling unwell lately, the prince is worried, so I can't come tonight, and I ask the concubine to rest earlier."

The servant girl said so with a haughty expression on her face, which really made Concubine Ning very angry.It's fine on weekdays, but today is the day that the prince promised to visit her every month, but in the end he ignored it so unsaltedly.To the prince, is she so dispensable!

At the same time that her heart was cut like a knife, Concubine Ning was more aware that even if she is a noble concubine, a woman who is not favored by her husband is miserable.

She was very annoyed, and wished that Lima would drive that man out of the house. In the end, she could only think about it.

After two days, the anger not only didn't subside, but accumulated in his heart, which was even more tormenting.

She was restless all day long, and when Pei Jing went to discuss matters in the palace, Concubine Ning took the opportunity to go out.

All she wanted to go was Duan Shaohua's place. Although she had her heart in mind, she didn't want to be so direct.Rao let the palace go round and round a few times until even the maid behind her was confused.Concubine Ning finally lost her temper, and said coldly, "Take me to him."

Duan Shaohua didn't live in the previous courtyard for a long time. After changing the place, the distance from Pei Jing is even closer, and it is much more comfortable and spacious.

Concubine Ning looked around the courtyard coldly, she knew that this place must have been arranged by the prince himself, and the two points of hatred became more and more serious.

It happened that Dong'er came out of the house with a basin of water, and was shocked when he saw a strange woman appearing suddenly.

And looking at her gorgeous clothes, her hair full of jewels and emeralds, and the maids following her, she clearly looks like a master.With this thought, it became clear that this must be Princess Naning.

Dong'er suddenly panicked. It has been more than half a year, and they have never had any contact with the princess.Why did it suddenly happen today... Dong'er just felt his heart fluttering, as if he couldn't easily convince himself that the princess was just passing by by chance.

Not knowing how to respond, the servant girl behind Concubine Ning said harshly, "What are you still doing in a daze, such a person who doesn't understand the rules, won't kneel down when seeing the concubine."

This sound shook Dong'er back to her senses, she quickly knelt down, and before she could say goodbye, Concubine Ning suddenly said coldly: "What about that one, doesn't even he know how to be respectful?"

Hearing this, it was obvious that he was coming towards Duan Shaohua.Dong'er murmured that something was wrong, so he had no choice but to say: "My lord, he..."

"I'm feeling unwell again." Concubine Ning sarcastically said, "How long will this excuse be used, even if you want to ask for safety, do you have to be urged three times!"

Dong'er was at a loss for words, she wanted to avoid the meeting between the two, but the princess's angry look seemed unavoidable now.

Worried, Dong'er looked up again and saw that the princess had already walked over.

"Princess." Dong'er shouted in panic, but was stopped by the servant girl behind Concubine Ning.

"I have been in the palace for more than half a year. Since he is also the pillow of the prince, he will come to greet me according to the rules. But I haven't even seen him in the past six months. Today I came to the door in person. It won't work if you put on airs."

Concubine Ning sneered, entered the room, smoked the incense cauldron, and swayed the curtains, everything was exquisite.

It really took a lot of thought, Concubine Ning smiled.In the blink of an eye, the curtain was lifted, and a man came out slowly.

Duan Shaohua had already heard the commotion at the door just now, and now he knows that the princess is beautiful.

Just listening to her tough voice, I don't know how I offended her.

In this short time, Concubine Ning has already looked at Duan Shaohua from top to bottom.Although he is handsome, but he can't be regarded as a superior figure, but he is still a man. I really don't know what the prince likes about him.

Concubine Ning's gaze fell on her body like a sharp knife, making Duan Shaohua feel uncomfortable.

Thinking about what she said just now when she came in, Duan Shaohua was considered polite, bowed and said, "Greetings to Concubine Jing."

When he bowed this time, there was another problem.

Concubine Ning watched his movements, and said slowly: "Although you are also serving the prince together, you are still a dignified man of seven feet. How come you see me but do the courtesy of this woman. I have been with the prince a lot. I really forgot Have you lost your identity?"

These words were very gunpowder, Duan Shaohua frowned, Concubine Ning clearly did not want to drink.

Duan Shaohua simply straightened up, looked at Concubine Ning and said: "Since a man has gold under his knees, there is no reason to kneel."

Concubine Ning never expected that Duan Shaohua would dare to talk back to her, so she was suffocated for a while.But after looking at Duan Shaohua's face, what came to mind was Wang Ye's completely different face.

She was jealous in her heart, and looked at Duan Shaohua even more furiously, "I am the concubine who was bestowed by the emperor himself, and you are the man's favorite by the prince's side, can't you kneel on this knee!"

Every sentence was contemptuous, but Duan Shaohua didn't react much, only a cold light accumulated in his eyes, and he looked over, causing Concubine Ning's heart to shudder.

But Concubine Ning felt even more unbearable when she lost her prestige to a male favorite.

For a while, Ning Fei's mind quickly turned to the bad words of those servants a few days ago.

Her anger slowly settled, her words became less harsh, and turned into layers of sarcasm.Concubine Ning's eyes turned on Duan Shaohua, "Forget it, actually I was wrong, how can the word seven feet man be used on you."

The hint was so strong that even Duan Shaohua trembled.

"I'm also puzzled. After all, I'm a man, how can I wrong myself to do this job of serving others. But it's different if you have a handicap. Except for entering the palace, you can only be a pillow plaything."

There is a saying that hits people without slapping them in the face, and curses without revealing their faults.The most unbearable thing is to be said by others and then satirized.Duan Shaohua endured it with all his strength, his body was icy cold from Concubine Ning's cold words, and his blood vessels were throbbing on his forehead.

He resolutely became a frost-beaten eggplant, and Concubine Ning was even more proud of seeing it, and smiled lowly, "It's fine if you don't want to kneel, but don't forget, I came to the door in person today. If you still consider yourself a prince, then you have to come to pay respects to me every day, the ancestors rule, don't break it with you."

After finally waiting for her to finish speaking, Duan Shaohua finally had to raise his head, his face was gloomy and chilled to the bone.

Concubine Ning didn't realize it yet, she lowered her body, satiated enough, and walked away satisfied.

Duan Shaohua didn't know how he had endured until now, seeing Concubine Ning leave, she immediately clenched her fists tightly.

After a while, Dong'er trotted in from the outside, walked to Duan Shaohua's side full of worries, and gasped, "My lord, my concubine!"

Duan Shaohua just shook his head and smiled sinisterly, "What she said is also the truth."

Dong'er has been stopped outside the door, although he doesn't know what happened just now.But those things of jealousy, you can understand what's going on after thinking about it.

And looking at Duan Shaohua's appearance, the princess must have said some nasty things.

Dong'er supported Duan Shaohua to sit down, and said softly: "My lord, don't be angry, maybe the concubine has such a temper. My lord, please relax, after the prince comes tonight..."

Duan Shaohua interrupted her and shook his head, "It was Mu Qingchen in the past, and it's her today, it's the same after all." There was blood between his lips and teeth, "Needless to say, otherwise I would be worse than a cripple. "

Dong'er was frightened for a moment, and it took a long time to stabilize his mind, and said: "Dong'er understands."

While talking, he was busy paying attention to Duan Shaohua's face, "My lord, sit down first, I'll go get you a cup of tea."

Seeing Duan Shaohua nod his head, and the shadow gradually fade away, Dong'er finally felt more at ease.

Swallowing and enduring, at least it was night.As usual, listen to Manager Yan, the prince is coming tonight.

Duan Shaohua had already buried everything that happened during the day in the back of his mind, just as usual, tidying up the clothes, serving hot tea, and waiting for Pei Jing to come over.

On the top of the moon, under the quiet brilliance, Pei Jing came here stepping on the moonlight, and as the place where Duan Shaohua lived was getting closer, the accumulated fatigue was slowly fading away.

Not far away, it seemed that Duan Shaohua was standing at the door waiting for him.

Obviously we have to meet each other every day, but it looks like we can't get enough of it.

He used to be satisfied with these, the more he got, the more he was greedy.

Joy was born in my heart, and it seemed that I was only one step away from arriving.The next moment, a sudden sound came from behind, and hurriedly shouted: "My lord, stop!"

Pei Jing stopped, knowing that something was up again, and suddenly became dissatisfied.

In the end, he turned around and watched the figure under the moon getting closer.Judging by his clothes, he is a member of the palace.

"My lord." The little eunuch in palace uniform trotted, with a serious look of anxiety, and in a blink of an eye, he arrived beside Pei Jing, and said in a panic, "Your lord, according to the emperor's orders, please come to the palace as soon as possible."

Pei Jing slightly closed his eyes and sighed, he has been almost immersed in government affairs for the past few days, and finally got some free time, I don't know what is the urgent matter at the moment.

Although I was puzzled, it was the emperor's oral order after all, and he could not be delayed.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the illuminated courtyard, Pei Jinglong's wide sleeves, and said: "Since it is the emperor's intention, let's go quickly."

The little eunuch just smiled, "My lord please hurry up."

The footsteps going back were reversed, and the carriage that had just stopped galloped again.Man went towards the palace gate.

The silver moon is like a hook, its four hooves are like flying, and the whip makes long arcs in the air.

The deep palace was also awakened by this movement, the storm was advancing layer by layer, more than a dozen palace doors were opened dully, and the carriage was let out and galloped.

In the middle of the night, it condensed all the way.

Pei Jing looked at the night, thick as ink, and felt that something was about to happen.

He looked at the little eunuch, and his voice was serious, "What is the reason for the emperor's summons in the middle of the night?"

The little eunuch shrank his head, and seeing that he had already arrived in the palace, he said in a low voice, "I'm not going to lie to you, it's actually the emperor's body." After saying that, he looked around cautiously, and said in a lower voice, "The emperor is here today." And vomiting blood."

I haven't finished the rest of the sentence, but everyone understands the meaning, even the Ninth Five-Year Lord, his body is sometimes hollowed out by illness.

He was summoned tonight, probably because he realized something, noticed something.Even more, for the last bit of affection between their brothers.

Pei Jing's face was like a stone carving, hidden in the night, it was even more difficult to see the expression.

Soon, a layer of stone surface was unloaded, and the light gradually returned as the carriage stopped.

Lift the curtain and get off the horse, the candlelight is bright, just like daytime.Right in front is the emperor's bedroom.

As if foretelling the future of his master, he faintly revealed the color of defeat.

Pei Jing glanced deeply, with two points of joy.

Without much delay, Pei Jing quickly followed the little eunuch into the bedroom.All the ceremonies were removed, all the way to the inner hall.

The wick burns slowly, and the fist-thick candle illuminates the dragon bed.

Pei Jing straightened his robe, straightened his hair crown, and approached with a serious face.

I can see it clearly, it can't compare to the burning candlelight, the dragon bed is already lingering, and the oil is exhausted and the lamp is dying.

"My younger brother pays homage to the emperor." Pei Jing stood like a benchmark, repeating the numbers.

The sick emperor on the dragon bed heard this, and stretched out his hand, as if he wanted to say "excuse me", but he couldn't do what he wanted, and finally coughed a few times.

The momentum is not small, but the cough is getting worse.The old eunuch standing beside the dragon bed hastily served him some concoction and fed it to him. After a few spoonfuls, the depression was relieved.

The emperor panted one after another, greedy for not enough.After a long time, he slowly waved his hands, "You all go down."

The sound of broken steps sounded, rushing towards the outside of the hall.

There was silence, and the entire palace fell silent.The candle flames blazed brightly in the air, and the remaining two waited with bated breath.

The curtain trembled and was gripped by a hand.

The emperor showed a haggard face, his complexion was yellow and haggard, as if he had been poisoned.

But there was a pair of bright eyes embedded in this face, staring at Pei Jing like Sheng Gen, with a hoarse but firm voice, "I know it's you."

Pei Jing's eyes moved, and he came slowly, and casually took the medicine bowl left by the eunuch, "What is the emperor talking about, why don't you drink the medicine first."

The small silver spoon tinkled in the medicine bowl, very crisp.

"I know it's you." The emperor repeated again, filled with hatred, followed by a heart-piercing cough.

That sound was painful and helpless, almost coughing out the heart and lungs.

Pei Jing didn't mean to help, but just spooned the concoction.The crow was submerged heavily in the bowl, and was circled by countless waves.

"Brother Huang is ill, so why are you talking nonsense?"

The Son of Heaven gave a sad smile, and the smile faded, "It's just you and me, can't we tell the truth!"

Pei Jing was silent, his eyes were as cold as ice skates.

Sure enough, the emperor said coldly: "I know that you did it, but I don't know how you did it."

Even if Pei Jing has informants in the palace, it is absolutely impossible to tamper with the meals.And the poison comes from the mouth, other than that, what method did he use to make him entangled in the poison.

Pei Jing stared at him as much as he sighed, "Brother Huang is the son of heaven, so of course it is impossible for him to do something about daily life." He said with a low smile, "Brother Huang still remembers when we were studying together, we practiced calligraphy at that time. , I can clearly see every move of Brother Huang."

The emperor froze for a moment, overwhelmed by the turbulent memories.Slowly, he finally understood something, swallowed by astonishment, entangled with regret, his hand almost tore a hole in the curtain, his veins protruded and he gasped heavily, "So it is, so it is."

It is the habit that I fell into when I was practicing calligraphy in the past. No one knows it, and no one has ever noticed it.This year, the Son of Heaven always likes to bite the nib of his pen when he is practicing calligraphy, and he has fallen into the habit over time. Even when he is an adult, he can't change it even if he sits on a dragon chair.

Even the emperor himself never took this matter to heart.Unexpectedly, in the end, he died on this little habit.

Daily life, food, herbal tea, he thought of everything, he noticed everything, but he fell here.

"It's you after all, you've got a better move."

Pei Jing smiled coldly, "Brother Huang, I'm sorry, all I did was to save my life."

Not reconciled, hated to vomit blood, the emperor ruthlessly pulled what was in his hands, and his whole body was in a state of ruin.

In the end, he firmly supported his exhausted body, and made a little sad plea, "I beg you one thing."

Pei Jing's eyes swept down, "Brother, please tell me."

"Support the prince until he is weak."

In the end, it was his throne that could not be let go.

Pei Jing just laughed, "Brother Huang's words are serious, this is my duty."

The emperor's voice was hoarse, "You know what I mean."

His world, his Ninth Five-Year Supreme, can only be inherited by his direct blood in the future.Anyone else, even Pei Jing, is just an outsider.

The hateful entrustment, pleading, is to ask him not to get involved in the throne.

It was still quiet, and the emperor could only wait, forgetting to breathe in the dead silence like a sea of ​​sea water.Gritting his teeth, staring at his eyes, he almost suffocated himself to death.

Finally, he couldn't wait any longer, and patted the bed with the last remaining strength, "Say it!"

It was the first time Pei Jing saw the appearance of dying and struggling.

After a long time, Pei Jing flicked his sleeves, "Brother Huang, why bother, I promise."

Finally, when he got the answer, the emperor breathed a sigh of relief, already exhausted.

Both of them knew that the limit had come.

In a trance, I heard Pei Jing's chuckle, "Brother Huang is wrong. The dragon chair has been passed down from generation to generation. What's the point of sitting on it. It's the real ability to hold the emperor to order the princes."

The emperor's eyes were wide open, and there was a strange sound of unwillingness in his throat.But no matter what he said or how he struggled, he was so weak that it was not enough to remind others outside the hall.

The sound of Pei Jing's footsteps had already left, and the lights outside the hall were brightly lit.

The servants stationed outside the hall saluted one after another, and walked towards the inner hall.

A moment later, with the sound of weeping, the swords and swords are gone, and the power struggle of this generation has finally come to an end.

Pei Jing walked unhurriedly, the night wind was blowing past, the moon was shining like water, and the road ahead was bright.

The general trend is set, and he will be prosperous in this life.

After delaying for quite a while, when he returned to Prince Jing's mansion, Duan Shaohua was still waiting for him.