Chapter Fifteen The Bell
Actually speaking, it was just two royal children messing around, but in the end it became a good story.
When everyone talked about the grand occasion of that day, they mentioned the promise made by Prince Linshan and the deep brotherhood of His Highness King Jin. On that day, one of the two royal family members walked calmly on the shore, and the other greeted each other diligently on the water. Especially,
Both of them are handsome guys, and the scene was really...beautiful!
Later, many literati wrote poems as evidence of this scene, which were widely read in Zhao. Some people even shed tears after reading these poems.
When Liuli heard these gossips, her only reaction was to roll her eyes.
Human beings are really stupid creatures. They only understand the facts they see based on their own imagination. Then, this imagination spreads, and everyone believes it without choice, and in the end it becomes an irrefutable truth.
Just like my sister's thing.
People in Tokyo say that after Huo Jianglin died, the Huo family had no heirs to inherit the vassal town. Huo Honglian was ordered to cut down the vassal and married Marquis Wen to fill the house. What kind of scene was it back then, with ten miles of red makeup and Marquis Wen welcoming her to Tokyo?
Thirty miles outside the capital, what kind of face and glory is that? Although Wen Ningzhi was a widower at that time, he could still affect the love of countless women.
Everyone envies Huo Honglian. A woman who is almost thirty years old can still marry a famous talented man and handsome man from the Zhao Kingdom. From then on, she will raise her husband and raise her children, far away from the battlefield full of bloody killings. She is really lucky. Who would have thought that a year later, she would be so famous?
Miss Huo died of miscarriage, killing both mother and child, one dead and two dead.
What is this? It’s fate! What’s even more vicious is that it’s a blessing. But Liuli knows in her heart that this is not fate! It’s a conspiracy!
"Miss, something came in from the second door, saying it was from His Highness King Jin." Yiqiu reported.
Liuli was confused, but still took the box and opened it.
When he saw it, his brows furrowed.
"What good stuff is it? Miss." Qing Ning, who was waiting for tea nearby, stretched her head to take a look.
The box is red lacquered with gold, although it is exquisite, it is also common. The box is covered with black silk satin, layer upon layer, filling the space like a cloud. Although it is expensive, it is ordinary. There is only a golden bell embedded in the middle.
It's actually somewhat surprising.
"Why did His Highness Prince Jin give you the bell?" Qing Ning wondered, "Even if it's made of gold and jade, it's nothing."
Liuli sneered, "It's not Xiao Jiu, it's Xiao Shiyi, but I'm just using Xiao Jiu's name." He was careful. At this time, he thought about her reputation. Why didn't he care at all about her ambiguous relationship in the palace? Remember.
At that time, he was on the shore, and when he was illuminated by the sun, there was indeed a flash of light on his waist. It turned out that the ringing came from his waist, no wonder he didn't see it at the time.
But, what does this mean? Is it just a joke, because she got lost in the palace? Or does it have a deeper meaning? When her sister wanted to hang a bell on her body, everyone who knew about it died in the fire, right? Even so.
Does anyone still remember how they got together with Xiao Shiyi?
After much deliberation, the former is more likely. Otherwise, Xiao Shiyi would not be a human, but a god. But for the sake of safety...
"Go and call Wei Wei." Liuli ordered Qing Ning, and she walked to the desk and began to grind the ink. With the mechanical and simple movements, as the ink strips turned into ink, her heart calmed down, and then she mentioned
Got the pen.
She asked Shi Shi to check Xiao Shiyi's background. This guy seemed to be targeting her, and she had to take precautions. Because no one can guarantee that they are 100% perfect, and everyone has secrets. As long as someone pays attention,
She can always find flaws. What's more, she has a purpose and hides her true identity, which makes it easier for mistakes to happen. If it comes to that point, she must know herself and the "enemy", and she must have weapons to fight back.
As for her really important letters, they must be sent through Caobang's secret communication channel. Because if they are delivered through the Zhao Kingdom's own post station like ordinary family letters, there is a possibility of being intercepted or secretly opened. She cannot risk it.
any risk.
When Weiwei came over, Liuli had already written the letter and was putting it into the envelope.
"You go contact Ling Hongdie, the person in charge of the Cao Gang in Tokyo." Liuli said, taking a small porcelain bottle from the dressing table.
From the outside, the bottle looked like it was used to hold balsam or ointment, but what was poured into the seal of the letter was a viscous red liquid. Afterwards, Liuli quickly pulled out an engraved bottle that she often wore at home.
To make a hairpin, put the chromium on the liquid. When it solidifies quickly, a unique ancient seal font is formed on it.
This is her secret communication code with Shitou. When he sees this seal mark, he will know that it is her letter. Then, no matter what he is busy with, he will give priority to her matters.
"Tell Ling Hongdie that I can't go to see her for the time being, but this letter must be sent out as soon as possible."
"Slave, are you leaving now?" Wei Wei asked.
Liuli knew what she meant, so she nodded, "I didn't want to use this line so early, but things changed."
"yes."
"Wei Wei goes first, Qing Ning follows behind to see if there are any hanging tails." Liuli instructed.
Ling Hongdie's place is her reliance and fortress in Tokyo and must not be exposed.
"Slave, I obey!" Qing Ning no longer held her captive when she heard that, and she almost jumped up with joy.
Liuli sighed helplessly and chased after the two girls, "It's so sunny outside, so I might as well wear some gauze hats."
"I know, Miss." Qing Ning waved her hand, understanding what the Miss meant, which was to tell her not to show her face openly.
Listening to the sound of the courtyard door opening and closing, Liuli closed her eyes, calmed down her mind again, and then called Qingdai in, "Throw that box and all the broken things in the box into the pit. Find the best place."
Throw it away."
Qingdai didn't understand, but this girl had always been loyal and taciturn. After hearing the words, she went to the table to clean up. Only one of her legs had crossed the threshold, but Liuli stopped her again.
"It's better to put it away first. Just don't let me see it." It's rude to come and go without reciprocating. Isn't what she has always upheld been to treat others in their own way? Then she expected to have
I can throw this bell directly in Xiao Shiyi's face in one day.
It was rare for Qingdai to see the young lady hesitate, so she couldn't help but be curious, but in the end she put the things away silently and gave Liuli some tea. When she saw the young lady starting to practice calligraphy, she knew she was thinking about something, so she quietly left.
After more than half an hour, Qing Ning came back.
"It can't be such a coincidence. There really is a tail behind Wei Wei, right?" Liuli said without raising her head, "Otherwise, you have to explain to me why you were out for so long?"
"Don't worry, Miss. I have followed you three streets and no one will be suspicious of Wei Wei. This girl is very clever and behaves like a wild boy outside. No one doubts that she is from a girl's family."
Liuli finally put down the pen in her hand, looked at Qing Ning and raised her eyebrows. She knew the girls around her very well, and Qing Ning must have gained something special if she was so excited.
Sure enough, before she could ask, Qing Ning couldn't stand it any longer, and came over and said, "Thanks to the grace of the young lady, I am finally relieved. I wanted to come back immediately, but I never wanted to see Tao'er in the Red Courtyard.
Xing'er from He Cuiyuan stood at the rockery in the garden and poked her head around. The slave took off her gauze hat. Xing'er saw the slave's face and was very nervous. Tao'er recognized the slave and joked a few words enthusiastically.
.However, her voice was very loud, as if she wanted to hear it from someone. The slaves paid attention at that time and slipped in while they were not prepared."
"You're quite capable." Liuli couldn't help teasing with a smile.
Ning'an Hou Mansion occupies a large area, but has few houses and many gardens, which can be regarded as winding and secluded. There are several rockeries in the backyard, among which the back-shaped one has rugged rocks and is very beautiful and unique. But even the little maids
I don’t like playing hide-and-seek there, because there is only one entrance. If anyone goes in and blocks the exit, the people inside can’t get out. On the contrary, if you stay there, no one from the outside can get in. If you play hide-and-seek, it’s a desperate situation.
If you want to meet in private and someone is watching outside, this is a perfect place.
Not long after Liuli entered the house, she took the opportunity to visit various places, studied all the places, and then drew a very detailed map with marks on it, just in case the maid was not there in the event of an accident.
She carries the map with her, so she won't get lost in the house.
So as soon as Qing Ning said it, she knew that the second aunt Lengxiang and the third aunt Leng Yu were secretly chatting there. Presumably, they were related to the precious Zhijin Luo she was given earlier, and a middle-aged bitch who even stayed in the Red Courtyard.
It's related.
"Of course." Qing Ning said proudly, "The eldest lady personally taught me how to practice martial arts. I have been practicing hard for these years. When it comes to Qinggong, not even the leader of the Water Gang can do anything about it. I can't do it. Just two girls... I threw this slave away.
They found a stone, so they both ran nervously to see what was going on. As a result, they didn't even see anyone, and the slave girl had already entered the rockery. However, the two people kept talking, which made the slave girl have a hard time hiding, and they didn't go back until they left.
It's too late." After saying that, he didn't forget to flatter me, "Miss, you look so beautiful when you smile. You should smile more, just like..." The eldest lady did it when she was alive. I added the last half of the sentence in my heart.
Liuli ignored the flattery and just asked, "What did they say?"
"My servant didn't hear what they said at the beginning. But what happened later..." Qing Ning spoke vividly.
The inside of the rockery is darker and cooler than the outside. On the contrary, it is also very pleasant.
When Qing Ning sneaked in quietly, she found a large protruding stone at the bottom of the zigzag hole. She immediately covered herself up and listened to the conversation in the hole.
Just listen to the third aunt Leng Yu snort, "Don't think that just because you flatter Shui Liuli, you're on a high branch. In two years, she will marry to Prince Jin's Mansion, will she be able to take you with her? Even if she is willing,
Maybe in a few years, she won't even be able to keep her own safety and wealth, so will she still care about you? A useless person like you can stay in the house honestly, without fighting or grabbing, and at least he will have something to eat. Don't be too much.
Be greedy, otherwise you will never end well."
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