It was the eighth day of the second lunar month. There was still the coldness of snow in the early spring. Cotton-like edelweiss huddled together on the branches, like a group of joyful, naughty children climbing up the trees, not willing to come down.
The feast was ready. Old Madam, who hadn't been out of the Lotus Fragrance Courtyard for a long time, arrived extremely early today. When the red glow from the sun just incarnadined the western sky, the seats of the feast were mostly taken.
"Old Madam, people of the Sun Family have arrived," Yuanyang beside Old Madam whispered to her. Old Madam and Qin Yunuan exchanged a glance when the servant at the entrance reported the guests.
People all looked askance at the newcomers. Immediately the two madams of the Sun Family walking in gracefully from the corner gate became the center of attention.
There was something special about the Sun Family. All men in the family were short-lived. Eve
Leng Changxi thought the reason why Qin Yunuan agreed to dance was that she learned this before. But he was stunned when she started to rise and dance gracefully.Following the music, she waved the long sleeves made of white silk, making them into soft snakes some time and wintersweet blossoms the other time. Her light dance steps enchanted people, and they couldn't move their eyes away.All guests were immersed in it and didn't realize this until the music stopped."This piece of Serenade Of Peaceful Joy sounds not good. Let me play another song." Sun Baozhen suddenly stopped playing, and there was sweat on her forehead."If so, please pardon me not to dance the second time." Qin Yunuan rolled up sleeves and said calmly. "I said before that I only dance once." Although noticing that Sun Baozhen looked angry, Qin Yunuan didn't care and left the banquet after curtsying to Old Madam and Madam Sun to get changed.Qin Yunu
After the feast, Qin Yunuan did not choose the usual path to go back to Jiyu Pavilion, and Maner went to a devious small pond through a lane. A man was waiting in the distant pavilion in leisure and soft clothes, which looked unique and charming.Maner defended at the door, according to an indication of Qin Yunuan. Before she left, she could not help but persuade, "There is no need to meet him, Third Young Madam. There are many people in the mansion. If somebody saw us, we would get into trouble."Qin Yunuan shook her head, "It's OK. You and Ting Xue will watch if somebody comes in. Now the thing gets into this situation. If I did not get the thing clear with him, it would be harder to explain it in the future."Qin Yunuan stepped slowly towards the man in the pavilion. The man who had waited for a long time here seemed to notice the smell of woman behind him and then turned back delightfully. He looked more pleased after he found the woman was
In the Hexiang Courtyard, the old madam was tired from guarding the tricks of the Sun family. The second madam sent her servant to beg Yuanyang several times before she finally agreed to ask the old madam about it.“Always causing troubles.” The old madam was resting on a couch, with soothing incense burning on the red-paint tea table next to her. She had a headache recently, so she hadn’t rested well for quite a while.“Old madam, so you’re not seeing them?” Yuanyang asked as she was about to send the servant girl off.“Forget it,” The old madam straightened up and stopped Yuanyang, “Let her in.”Soon, the second madam hurried in with four nannies. The nannies were separated into two groups, keeping watch on Li Jiaxuan and Maner. They smartly went out as soon as they came inside the room.“What’s the matter this time?” The old madam was annoyed. “You’ve never been settled ever since your marriage.” Even though both he
Qin Yunuan felt uneasy, so she decided to go there with Sun Miaoyang. The cold midnight wind was like sharp knives stabbing people's faces. Sun Miaoyang entered the room under the guidance of Yuanyang. He had stayed there to treat the Old Madam for nearly an hour. Qin Yunuan lay on the Zen chair sleepily and suddenly heard a dismal female voice, "Third Young Madam, the Old Madam called you in."Qin Yunuan opened her eyes and saw exactly that Sun Miaoyang shook his head while ordered the nanny to compound the medicine."Predecessor Sun," Qin Yunuan stepped forward and asked, "How is the Old Madam?"Sun Miaoyang shook his head, "Since the Old Madam called you in, you would know it when you meet her."Qin Yunuan was speechless and had guessed the worst situation. Sun Miaoyang suddenly added, "Do you know what the oak looks like when it is eaten away completely by termites?""Uh?"Sun Miaoyang sighed, "Now the
Qin Yunuan felt more bitterly disappointed when she heard those things. Stunned, she stared at Old Madam and found that those words had consumed her so much that she looked weak and debilitated now. Telling those things was like she had experienced the miseries that she had witnessed again when she was still the daughter of the Ge Family. Her family had been deadly chased by non-governmental forces and trapped by other influential families. Those things did not end until the Ge Family pledged allegiance to the Imperial Court.The wooden box was still in Qin Yunuan's hands. At this moment, she felt that it was so heavy... If she was right..."In this box is Leng Family's part of the map," Old Madam's breath was feeble like she only had a faint breath of life left, "Now, I give it to you. You shall bear in mind that this map is the lifeblood of the Leng Family. If the Sun Family gets it, our Family will be abandoned by both the Sun Family and the emperor. The
The word “illegitimate child” stimulated Old Madam’s nerves greatly. She had always paid attention to family lineage. When she knew that Qin Yunuan was the daughter of a concubine, Old Madam strongly opposed the marriage. However, Leng Changxi had a tough attitude, and later Qin Yunuan showed outstanding ability, so she let it go. But what if she wasn't the Qin family's blood? Old Madam grabbed the round handrail tightly.Concubine Tang poured oil on fire, "No wonder Third Young Madam doesn't look like Grand Commandant Qin.""You'd better talk less of these unfounded words, Lady Tang." Qin Yunuan said coldly. Comparing to Second Madam's fussing, Concubine Tang had a mouth that could stir up troubles.Prince Ning frowned and said, "This maid died strangely. I don't know if the suicide note is real or not. Moreover, it has been such a long time. You can't make a random judgment based on one vague sentence." After Prince Ning finished speaking, he
The occurrence of Shangguan Yi made the previous posthumous papers and nanny Xu's words become a farce.Nanny Xu's eyes were turbid. She kept kowtowing to Shangguan Yi. She was bought to do so, so she didn't want to find trouble for herself."Kowtowing is useless," Leng Changxi's words made nanny Xu stiff, "According to the law, the person incriminating the infanta of the fifth-grade of rank should be banished," Leng Changxi looked at the old nanny Xu coldly without any pity, "Pack your things and prepare to go."Nanny Xu thought that Leng Changxi was joking. Subconsciously, she gave Second Madam an appealing look. Second Madam winced. Before she could say anything, Leng Changxi ordered Leng Wu quickly, "Put her name on the list. If she refuses to leave, punish her according to the military law."Since nanny Xu had incriminated Qin Yunuan's mother, Qin Yunuan thought that it wouldn't be excessive to peel off her skin. However, she
Early in the next morning, Old Madam suddenly gathered all nannies and servant girls in her courtyard. This had been the first time for her to summon so many people together since she was ill and asked servants to leave for a good rest.Everyone arrived. Near the stairs, Old Madam closed her eyes to take a break on a large chair on which a brocade cushion was placed, while Qin Yunuan waited by her side quietly along with Maner and Ting Xue.Yuanyang looked around the courtyard in a majestic manner and then said seriously, "Yesterday, Third Young Madam lost a valuable agarwood-made case. We've searched all maids and servants in Jiyu Pavillion, but we didn't find it. This case is very precious. If any of you has seen this or has sticky fingers, you'd better hand it over now. If so, Old Madam won't blame you. Otherwise, she will punish you no matter what contribution you have made to our family."Most people in the courtyard were obedient. But sev
Fortunately, Sun Miaoyang was in Prince Ning's Mansion. Unfortunately, Su Chenghai, the disciple of Doctor Sun, was suffering from poisoning at the same time. So when all the people in the Royal City and all the civilians of Qi were cheering for eradicating the evil, there were two dying people in Prince Ning's Mansion.The emperor of Qi re-ascended the throne with few concubines and descendants, so naturally, he valued Leng Changxi, his nephew, so much. He sent him countless precious tonics, and he even accompanied the Queen Mother to visit Leng Changxi after a busy day of political affairs many times. But it was a pity that Leng Changxi still didn't get any better. Qin Yunuan took care of him day and night, losing so much weight.At that time, Leng Changxi and Shi Ruisheng seemed to be vying with each other. There was only one blade of life-saving grass, but there were two people who needed it. Logically speaking, Sun Miaoyang should have given the life-s
All the people fixed their eyes on this little kid who seemed to be only three years old. The child looked extremely beautiful with big watery eyes and fair skin. He was so cute.Followed by the little child was a middle-aged man who looked strong and vigorous but was plainly dressed. People with good ears could still remember that the middle-aged man just called the little child young master. It seemed that the child should be from some noble family.Since his story was interrupted by such a little kid, the storyteller was so angry. He started narrating this story a long time ago, and everyone loved the story very much. But at this time, he was provoked by a little kid!"You kid, you know what? You weren't even born when the Royal City was chaotic.""Anyway, I know that General Leng and his wife are not dead." The kid looked unconvinced with a pout, refuting the storyteller."Hey, you kid. Do you know how many tons of
The burning of the city was the cruelest. In addition, it was the Royal City with a prosperous business and a large population. If Sima Ray was determined to have a life-or-death struggle, the people of Qi would suffer.The emperor of Qi looked at his unfilial son in front of him, feeling so furious. He pointed at Leng Changxi and said, "Get me the head of my rebellious son. I will spill his blood in front of the ancestor temple. I'll let all the ancestors see that there is such a rebel in our Sima Family."Sima Ray raised his head and his eyebrows slightly, looking so indifferent. It seemed that a bad reputation didn't matter to him at all, "I don't care at all. Besides, you never regarded me as a member of the Sima Family when I was growing up, right? You've always been ashamed of my mother. You felt it a shame to rape a maid and make her pregnant when you were young, so you never treated me kindly. I am just dispensable to you.""What nonsen
With his hands tied up behind his back, Leng Changxi remained so calm that people couldn't help bearing scruples. He looked up at Sima Ray and said, "You can kill your friends, brothers and soldiers at will. But I can't. I care for my men."When Sima Ray didn't figure out what he meant, Shi Ruisheng suddenly took out a sword that was tied to his waist. He wielded the sword to cut off the rope that tied Leng Changxi, and the latter was free at once."General, take it." Leng Changxi didn't take any weapon with him. And right because of this, Sima Ray wasn't fully on the alert. But at this time, Zhuge Qingtian shouted and directly threw the black-iron spear at him. Zhuge Qingtian had very strong arms so that the spear directly stabbed into the battlement after flying several hundred meters."Shi Ruisheng, how dare you disobey me?" Sima Ray always thought Shi Ruisheng was his loyal pawn. But unexpectedly, he should betray him at this crucial time.
Sima Ray had occupied Yu Haitang's body at the moment. However, Yu Haitang's appearance began to change because Sima Ray used the body to practice martial arts day and night. After a long time, he looked no different from Sima Ray's original appearance at a glance.Seeing Yu Haitang's shocking change, Qin Yunuan thought that the people around Yu Haitang might have noticed something. However, they all agreed to say nothing. To keep silent was the key to survive beside Sima Ray.Now Marshal Yu had already been a young man who looked exactly like Sima Ray without the name of Prince Ray."Leng Changxi, there are smoke bombs in four colors in my hands, red, yellow, blue, and green. They are responding to the codes of the people watching bonfires in the four corners of the Royal City respectively. Red is the east. Yellow is the west. Blue is the south. Green is the north. As soon as I let go of the smoke bombs, someone over there will immediately lea
"You want evidence?" Qin Yunuan raised her tone. She was considered a fool. Qin Yunuan suddenly reached out to grab Shi Ruisheng's collar. She was ready to see what's inside it."What are you doing?" Shi Ruisheng's face turned red. He covered his clothes with mild strength."What are you thinking?" Qin Yunuan stared at Shi Ruisheng. She grabbed Shi Ruisheng's collar, revealing three moles, which had a triangle shape besides his collarbone. "Yes, I remember, the elder male cousin Su has it. You were him, this is right, but," Qin Yunuan looked at Shi Ruisheng, and went up to drag his sleeve."Yunuan, what the hell are you doing?"Shi Ruisheng was shy about Qin Yunuan's bold behavior. Besides, he treated her well all these years."See," Qin Yunuan pointed at the thin black line on Shi Ruisheng's arm, "This is the poison I used to suffer. The origin of it was the Tamuer Village and the white poplar forest outside it, which
"You…" Qin Yunuan slightly opened her mouth, looking at Shi Ruisheng, who had a completely different appearance from Leng Changxi. She remembered that her cousin Su Chenghai did look familiar with Leng Changxi. However, Shi Ruisheng's temperament was quite another. The sense of Confucian scholar hid behind his expressions.Shi Ruisheng's words were doting. He seemed to learn from Leng Changxi to act in a mild and indifferent way."What's wrong? When you were a little girl, you wouldn't be like that. You used to talk a lot, but now…mature a little more, words little less." Shi Ruisheng said it naturally with the feeling of a brother. Qin Yunuan disdained him."That's because I have nothing to say to you now." She finished her words and left the tent. Shi Ruisheng wanted to chase her but was stopped by Leng Changxi, "Just let her go. Calm down, and she will be fine."Qin Yunuan kept walking. Along the way, she couldn't help but look
Qin Yunuan read the two documents in her hands. After comparing back and forth, she suddenly smiled and looked at Leng Changxi. It seemed that the two people could understand each other without speaking.In the morning half a month later, the mist dissipated gradually. The profile of the city wall, which was getting clearer little by little from afar, was outlined by the morning sun with a golden rim. The Royal City in the distance was the largest power center of Qi. Gold worshippers and desperate gamblers gathered here, crowding in the tiny space and thinking that they could gain fame and fortune. However, they all became the playthings of power."The world is supposed to be governed by the strong authority," a man in silver armor stood in the golden morning light on a high mountain from afar. The black iron spear in his hand glowed with cold murderous intent. The solemn atmosphere made people breathe cautiously."General Leng, it is me who he
Seeing that Heiying's face gradually become pale, showing a kind of dying helplessness, Qin Yunuan opened his eyelid and checked carefully. Leng Shuang seemed to be a little flustered."Madam, I..." Leng Shuang took a step closer."It's none of your business," Qin Yunuan turned her face to comfort Leng Shuang, "Besides, even if you don't kill him, Sima Ray will kill him. Even if he isn't killed by Sima Ray, he will be punished by me. How can he leave safe and sound after bullying my people?"Leng Changxi glanced at Heiying and ordered his servant, "Take him back." After saying this, he stretched his hand and pulled Qin Yunuan directly onto the horse. When he passed Tuoba Wuyu, he nodded with concern, "Thank you for your hard work."Qin Yunuan sat behind Leng Changxi. Putting her arms around the edge of Leng Changxi's armor, she lowered her head slightly, "It's so surprising that...""Nothing is surprising," Leng Changx