The second story of the ancient sword II

The daffodils in the celadon pots finally ushered in the most brilliant moment, and the golden calendulas broke through the pink and green gauze and bloomed.The winter snow stopped and fell, and the ice edges formed and formed, finally forming a dazzling ice tower, so the year finally came to an end.The crimson twilight is sprinkled on the endless white snow, and the slight pink is glowing with glittering pale gold.There was no light in the main hall, A Ruan carried Lu'er to the window, the gorgeous sunset sprinkled on her face and body, the golden light fluctuated up and down, looking from a distance, she looked like a fairy about to ascend to heaven.Lu'er sank a lot, and her arms would become sore if she hugged her for a long time, but Ah Ruan still couldn't bear to let go, "Oh... time is so fast, it's been a month..." The light and shadow swayed, and there were birds flying in the distant sky Towards the setting sun, it gradually flies away and disappears at the end of the sky.

"Dang-dang-dang..." A long bell rang in my ears, and a tall figure was approaching with hurried steps behind me.

"Ah Ruan——" Yi Ze had just entered the door, in the dark room, he couldn't see clearly, seeing the golden light shining on A Ruan's body, he thought...for a moment he was so nervous that he almost lost his heartbeat.

"Yize?!" A Ruan turned his head, and Yi Ze was walking towards her, wearing plain onyx and holding a filial piety robe in his hands.

"Father... has passed away." Yi Ze's face was expressionless, while Ah Ruan's expression froze instantly.

"...Just leave, and never come back..." Ah Ruan felt a sudden pain in his heart. It turned out that when he was alone and the people around him, his fate was over, and he would not stay for so long. "...Yize... If you are sad...don't bear it..."

"No...I...not..." Forced to suppress his emotions, Yi Ze's breath paused unevenly, "I... don't know... is it... sad..." A person who has loved and hated, After leaving, maybe the rest is more numb?

"No, it's not..." Ah Ruan hugged Lu'er, leaned against him, and pressed his head against his chest, "You and Lu'er are just like you and Father...how can you not feel pain... ...You can fool yourself, but you can't fool me..."

"I..." Yi Ze didn't say anything more.

The sun sank and finally set on the other side of the mountain. The unlit hall was utterly lonely, only the breathing of the three people remained in the emptiness.In a trance, a drop of tears passed through the air and dripped onto the top of A Ruan's head. It was warm... just like that time in Mingzhuhai, the former residence of the mother and concubine, the same tears, the same warmth... A Ruan's heart trembled , looking at each other speechlessly, stretched out his hand to silently cover Yi Ze's cheek, and gently wiped it away.Ah Ruan's hands were as cold as winter.

It's as cold as winter, Yi Ze's feeling is correct, this is the temperature that A Ruan passed on to him.The scene of Fantian Seal quickly flashed in his mind, the words of words printed on the palm of his hand, is that vicious curse slowly being fulfilled?First mother and concubine, then father, and then... no, no, at least I still have Luer...

Lu'er was coaxed to sleep and handed over to the palace servants, Ah Ruan changed into filial piety clothes and Yi then left the Purple Orchid Palace.The lanterns were all replaced with waxy white, and the branches were covered with pure white velvet flowers. The imperial city, which was already covered with snow, couldn't tell where was snow and where was plain.The mourning hall has already been set up, and the concubines and ministers who mourned have gathered.

The ceremonial official read out the edict: "I am sixty years old and have been in power for 28 years. Since the great unification, although I have enjoyed the country for a long time, I have always been prosperous and sleepy all the time. I have worked hard, thought carefully about the long-term, and worked conscientiously. Swinging thorns, leveling the four sides, and finally achieving success Great cause. I sincerely follow the family law and closely follow the national policy. I am only concerned about the world.

The third son of the current emperor, Yan, is benevolent and filial, and wise and wise.Inheriting the destiny above, conforming to my will below, that is, the throne of emperor.I only wish to be diligent in government affairs, devote my heart to the people, and work hard for thousands of years.

Funeral ceremonies are still in place, changing the day to the month, using vegetarian delicacies for sacrifices, and folk music is not forbidden for marriages.

The empress moved to Luoyang, the Eastern Palace, and spent the rest of her life in peace, never to return.

Kang, the second son of the emperor, committed a crime and was imprisoned for life, never to get out.

The original Zhaoyi Kong family was given to die.

The remaining concubines, those who have no heirs, will be arranged according to the annual regulations.

The winter month of the 28th year of the Baoli calendar. "

After the edict was read out, the dust settled and everyone was silent.After prostrating, they dispersed silently, and the mourning hall was sparsely populated.

"Yize, what do you mean by dying...?" Ah Ruan felt a bad feeling.

"It's just...suicide..."

"Suicide..." Ah Ruan was surprised, "Is it possible..."

"I understand what you think. The emperor has gone, and he only said that he died, not a death... There is still room for thinking about it. If it is later, I am afraid it will really be too late."

"I, I'm with you."

In the cold moon and a lonely light, the dilapidated door was opened, and the dim light shone on the snow in the yard. The chill in the air almost froze all emotions.The side of the well in the yard has been covered with a thick layer of ice, and a tall woman is drawing water.The thick black hair was tied into a simple bun, which fell loosely behind the head, and the blue and loose coarse coarse clothes concealed the curves of the body.The slender fingers had already been frozen stiff, a handful of white air came out of his mouth, warmed up a little, and he grabbed the well rope that was soaking in the chill.

"Kangdang——" the door of the courtyard was opened, and several fathers-in-law in plain clothes appeared in front of her.

"Original Zhaoyi Kong's decree—" The father-in-law who walked in the front motioned her to kneel down, "The late emperor had a decree, and it was given to me when I died. These are filial piety clothes and white silk..."

"Concubine... for the decree, thank you Lord Long for your kindness." Kong Zhaoyi slowly got up, her eyes were unusually calm, as if she had already expected such an ending.

"Since...death..." She murmured, she went back to the well, picked up the water she had drawn, and walked into the room.

"Hey—I said, why are you carrying water? Hurry up!"

"Boil water, I'm thirsty." Kong Zhaoyi replied simply without looking back.

"Tch—death is imminent..."

Closing the door, Kong Zhaoyi finally shed tears with her back against the wall, "Oh... After all, I did it myself, I can't live... After all, it's Feihuamengying, nothing... I don't have anything else to ask, I'm just sorry for you... child. But at least you I'm with my mother...that way, I won't be lonely on the road to Huangquan..."

With tears in his eyes, he placed the clay pot on the stove, and dressed up in front of the old mirror.When he was brought to this ruined palace, he didn't bring any jewelry, just a few things that he always cherished, the simple hairpin left by his mother.Embroidered flowers, painted eyebrows, dotted lips, and painted jade powder.Tie up three thousand blue silks, insert step-shaking gold hairpins, get up and put on plain onyx.

The people outside finally got impatient and pushed the door open. After Zhaoyi finished washing up, the water on the stove was just steaming.The tea bowl has been sprinkled with dark green leaves.

"hurry up--"

"Before you leave, you have to have a cup of your favorite tea." With her back to the door, she was still busy by the stove, ignoring their urging.

"What are you doing?" Yi Ze's voice suddenly came from the door, and the father-in-laws immediately turned their heads. "Forcing people to commit suicide? The last edict of the late emperor did not say when. After Zhaoyi has made up his mind, he will go on his own way. Go back."

"Nuo..." The palace servant who ordered quickly retreated.

"It turned out to be three... No, it should be the new emperor, right?!" Kong Zhaoyi picked up the tablecloth to wrap the handle of the clay pot, and lifted the hot pot from the stove.

"You don't have to die." Yi Ze said plainly.

"Zhaoyi's selfish desires must be fulfilled, just to fulfill this promise?!" Kong Zhaoyi did not turn around, and rushed out the clear green tea on his own.

"Not at all."

Kong Zhaoyi picked up the tea bowl, turned around slowly, and saw A Ruan who came with Yi Ze, with a look of surprise on his face. "Concubine Ruan..."

"You, you..." A Ruan looked at her carefully, with a look of surprise in her eyes, the thin plain body couldn't hide her slightly protruding belly. "You have a child? So... is that true?"

"Finally found out? Heh...he's been here for almost a month, and he's been in my womb for almost four months. I don't regret dying, but I just pity the child."

"You go out of the palace to join Li Xian. Presumably he will not deny this child." Yi paused, "I will remember what you and your elder brother did for me and A Ruan."

"...How can I have the face to see him again?" A wry smile floated on her cheek.

"He has repented and rehabilitated himself, and he has no intention of being attached to power anymore. He will not make things difficult for you. Let's go tonight. Hanmei is waiting for you outside the palace, and I will take care of the rest. I will find out later If I get a chance, I will move you away from the bitter cold."

"Your Highness...I..." Kong Zhaoyi froze for a moment.

"Yes, yes, let's go, Yi will find a way." Ah Ruan urged.

"It's just...you have to change your name and surname, you can't see your family again, and you can't go back to the capital." Yi Ze warned, "The late emperor passed away, Zhaoyi's heart is cold, and he has gone with the late emperor."

"Shuyao thanked His Highness, thanked His Highness..." She knelt down to give Yi Ze, but A Ruan supported her.

"Ah Ruan and I will see you off." Yi Ze set up a magic circle, encircling them and sending them out of the palace.The moment the blue light flashed, a spell fell, and the lonely ruined palace ignited a raging fire...

The night is getting thicker and darker, the Huating in the center of Taiye Pool finally quieted down at this moment, the plain white paper lamps hanging are getting colder and colder, and the yellowish candle flames are slowly seeping out in the dark blue everywhere.

"Yize, I'm tired..." Walking back together arm in arm, Ah Ruan stopped and looked sideways at Yi Ze, with deep tiredness in his eyes.

"Then... how about I hug you?"

"……it is good."