The sky is misty and snowy. It is winter, but there is no snow on the shore. Instead, there are gorgeous boats docked on the shore. Only when you board the car and look far away can you see the white snow of the distant mountains and the lake.
Green, glowing with a faint white light under the rising sun in winter, with a slight haziness and fantasy.
This is the famous Hanyan Lake. The lake contains salt and does not freeze all year round. It is named because the surface of the lake is hazy like smoke.
On the misty lake, there is a gorgeous painted boat swimming, gently and slowly breaking through the mist-like gauze, gentle and lingering. It is quite like "the painted boat is shallow in the smoke, and the blue sun is faint in the sky."
artistic conception.
The ship was extremely gorgeous, with melon-copper-colored bamboo tiles, cornices carved with phoenix feathers, finely painted ceilings, and thick carpets in the cabin, all showing its splendor and splendor.
In the main cabin, a pipa tune could be heard singing softly, like pearls falling on a jade plate, clanking and powerful. However, through the layers of mist, there was a faint sadness.
"Qing Ning's pipa is more artistic than Qing Ning's dancing." Feng Xiling leaned on the soft couch and squinted her eyes gently, leisurely and relaxed, and spit out words with a warm voice from his mouth.
Lu Qingran finished playing a song, then stood up lightly and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
However, Hua Jianyue, who was sitting on the bamboo chair, was not as leisurely and comfortable as Feng Xichuan. He raised his slender fingers and took out a crystal grape from the jade plate beside him, and put it into his mouth. It was cool and slightly sweet.
The taste is in my mouth, but I still can't suppress the restlessness in my heart.
"I heard that she has been accompanying Princess Yongchang in the palace recently, so she shouldn't be here at this hour." Hua Jianyue said with some sadness as she watched the hourglass slide down little by little.
However, Feng Xichun seemed very unconcerned and said lazily: "I have told Princess Yongchang that if I borrow Yurong for a day, I will help her compose the incomplete "Guangling San"."
However, Hua Jianyue turned her head and looked at Feng Xiling and said, "How come you have learned to dream? Didn't Princess Yongchang write back and say that Yurong had helped her compose "Guangling San"?"
Feng Xiling still looked very unconcerned, but she sighed softly and said: "Yongchang, Yongchang, do you know how cold-hearted your bosom friend is? I'm afraid the bosom friend may not be.
My bosom friend!"
Seeing him like this, Hua Jianyue's charming face bloomed like a coquettish rose, and said with a smile: "How stubborn is Princess Yongchang? Your persuasion is completely useless."
"Of course I know it's useless, so I didn't advise her not to associate with Yurong." A trace of melancholy flashed across Feng Xiqing's handsome face.
Princess Yongchang is too simple, too proud, and too stubborn.
For a long while, the two of them stopped talking.
Lu Qingran listened to the conversation between the two people, and she was shocked by every sentence. She naturally knew that she was Beitang Jin in King Ming's mouth, and she, Lu Qingran, was sent by Beitang Jin to get close to King Ming. Originally, she
She didn't know why Beitang Jin arranged her to be with King Ming, but after listening to the conversation between the two, she finally understood. It turned out that King Ming and Beitang Jin were on opposite sides, and she, Lu Qingran,
, is the person who helps her find out the enemy's situation.
At this time, a maid in green pushed the door open and said softly: "Your Majesty, do you want to serve food?"
Feng Xiling opened her eyes, glanced at the maid lightly, and said, "Just wait a little longer."
"Yes." The maid bowed and stepped back.
At this moment, Hua Jianyue looked at Feng Xichun in surprise and said, "Are you still waiting for her?"
Feng Xichun said lightly: "She will come."
However, Hua Jianyue still felt unhappy. When would he have to wait for someone to arrive? It would be so hard to wait. This Beitang Jin was more arrogant than the princess!
Feng Xiling moved her body and said teasingly: "If An Chen gets tired of waiting, you can go outside to pick her up."
It was originally a joke, but there was a hint of joy on Hua Jianyue's charming face, and she said: Are you saying, she is here?"
"Listen to the sound of the water waves swaying, it must be a small boat." He said it very attractively, but he didn't move at all.
At this time, Hua Jianyue really couldn't sit still anymore and had already stood up. However, when he was about to walk out, he saw that the curtain had been lifted up.
Stopping and looking, I saw a woman wearing a snow-white brocade robe coming gracefully. Her steps were so brisk. Looking up again, it was the gauze weft hat that covered her flower-like face. Before she could wait,
Hua Jianyue came to his senses, and the person was already nearby, with a cold air on his body, and the ice in her eyes through the gauze. However, it was this coldness that made his heart inexplicably condense.
The warmth seemed to come from across the river, hitting his chest and making the tip of his heart hurt.
"Yurong pays homage to His Royal Highness Prince Ming and meets the Duke of the Kingdom." Bei Tangjin bowed her knees and saluted, a faint smile hanging on her lips, making her icy face soften a bit.
Feng Xiling was lying on her back, raising her eyes to look at the woman in front of her. Her handsome face was smiling, as elegant as an orchid. Only the smile at the corner of her mouth was light and shallow, seemingly there or not, making your heart skip a beat.
The maid beside him had already blushed with embarrassment and lowered her eyes to cover her face, while Bei Tangjin kept her greeting posture and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, aren't you going to let Yurong sit down?"
Feng Xiling looked at her slightly angry face, and then slowly stood up from the step. The maid beside her quickly placed the pillow embroidered with ink orchid behind his back, while Feng Xiling lazily leaned on it to draw the pillow.
Pillow, his voice was still elegant, and he said: "It's so difficult to invite Yurong, but I have to wait for half a day." He frowned as he spoke, feeling extremely aggrieved.
Hearing what he said, Beitang Jin finally understood that this person was making her kneel down like this because of her late arrival, and deliberately made her sad without saying any disrespectful words. It was really a retribution! It was really shocking!
Only then did Hua Jianyue remember that they had been waiting for Bei Tangjin for most of the day, but at noon, she arrived late. However, strangely, the anxiety in his heart had been replaced by a faint joy. He was originally
He should be angry, but there is no anger at all.
"It's Yurong's fault for keeping the prince and the prince waiting for so long." Even if she knew that Feng Xichun was deliberately making things difficult, Feng Xichun was the prince after all, so she should have said something soft.
"Go and pour tea for Yurong." Feng Xiya turned around and whispered to the maids on the left and right.
The maid hurriedly picked up the white jade pot and prepared a tea bowl. Then she raised her hand high and the fragrant tea in the pot poured out like a stream, filling the white jade cup.
Beitang Jin didn't wait for Feng Xichun to say no, he straightened up and sat on the bamboo chair next to Hua Jianyue.
At this time, Bei Tangjin took off the weft hat on his head and glanced at the furnishings in the cabin.
I saw that the cabin was covered with thick rong felt, and there were five screens with black paint bases and Shoushan stone inlays on the left and right, as well as five-color carved incense tables, red sandalwood bookcases with carved birds and animals, etc. On the tables were placed
There are three things about the stove vase, namely: a cloisonné enamel style incense burner, a lacquered double-disc incense box and a black lacquered orchid chopstick vase, which contains fire chopsticks, fire shovels and the like.
The objects in the house, from the screen to a small bottle, are all exquisite and beautiful, showing wealth and splendor. However, all this splendor is made elegant and graceful because of the person on the soft couch.
At this time, Beitang Jin understood why Feng Xichun was so popular with beautiful women, even a smart and cold-hearted woman like Lu Qingran was attracted by her.
It turned out that this man was born with an elegant and graceful temperament, which made the gangsterism and cunning in his bones tightly concealed.
"Since Yurong is late, he will be punished." Bei Tangjin just took a sip of tea, and Feng Xi's lazy and leisurely voice came to his ears, like a gust of wind, pouring into his ears, making it itch.
However, these soft words made Bei Tangjin quickly raise his head and thought: This person is going too far!
However, she smiled and said, "I don't know how to punish him?"
Hua Jianyue had already sat down. When she heard what Feng Xichuan said, she couldn't help but frown slightly and thought to herself: Yi Ning is going to...
"It's already time to serve dinner, so Yu Rong will play a song to cheer up the fun." Feng Xiling sat up, her voice as light as the breeze.
Bei Tangjin frowned, thinking that she was going to be used as a maid to play the piano. He, a dignified prince, could come up with such a humiliating method. He really lived up to his bohemian temperament.
Lu Qingran listened to the side, and his heart skipped a beat. Prince Ming always treated people with courtesy. Even though she was a dancing prostitute at this time, Prince Ming was willing to dine at the same table with her, and Beitang Jin was famous in Daxia.
General, she is deeply favored by His Majesty, how could King Ming treat her like this? Is it really true that Northern Tang Jin and King Ming are on opposing sides, and that is why King Ming is so difficult?
"Yu Rong heard that the prince has a purple lacquered lyre with clear sea and moonlight. If the prince can take out this lyre and Yu Rong accompanies the prince, the effect will be better." Bei Tang Jin had a smile on his lips and a respectful face, but he was extremely sincere.
appearance.
Feng Xiling raised her eyebrows and looked at Bei Tangjin. She was obviously the one who should be punished for being late, but she wanted him to play the piano while she accompanied him. Fortunately, she could think of it! However, there was still a light and elegant smile on his face.
, said: "Yurong must be lazy."
Bei Tangjin's face looked extremely aggrieved, and he lowered his eyes and said: "In order to accept the invitation, Yu Rong first sat in a sedan chair for half an hour, which made her head hurt, and then took a boat ride for half an hour, and her legs were a little sore. Today
The cold ground is freezing, and the fingers are a little stiff. It’s not that Yurong wants to be lazy, but it’s because Yurong is working very hard on the road! My lord, can you understand me?"
When Hua Jianyue heard this, she was amused by Bei Tang Jin's frown and her soft voice. Then she looked up and down at Bei Tang Jin. She was a famous general in Great Xia. She often traveled through mountains and rivers to fight at the border.
You won’t be tired. How can you be tired when you sit in a boat or a sedan chair? You are obviously telling lies with your eyes open!
But her expression was extremely serious and aggrieved, and her eyes were gleaming, as if she was about to shed tears.
She is clearly blaming Feng Xiling! I traveled all the way to be invited, but you find it unreasonable for me to be late. Isn't this too unreasonable? Is this the way Prince Ming treats guests?
Feng Xichuan was obviously angry at her appearance, but he ordered the maids on the left and right: "Go and get a hand stove to warm Jade Rong's hands."
Beitang Jin said: "Since it's already time to serve the meal, how can Yurong delay the prince's meal? So there is no need to warm your hands."
"Yu Rong traveled all the way to accept the invitation, but Xizhen was rude." He knew clearly that Bei Tangjin was telling lies, but he didn't want to be a rude host and be laughed at by others, so he said it and returned it.
Tang Jin bowed his head towards the north, showing that he was very sorry.
"It was Yurong who ruined the prince's interest. Yurong is deeply sorry. I will play a song for the prince later to express my regret today." Bei Tangjin said with great sincerity and respect.
Lu Qingran watched the confrontation between these two people and really didn't know what to say. Both of them were extremely smart. They only spoke a few words, but they were already shocking and frightening! One of them was calm and quiet.
The trap looks soft and soft, but if Bei Tang Jin really plays the piano for King Ming today, then if word spreads, the majesty and dignity of General Bei Tang Jin and the dignity of all her ladies will be ruined! Only geisha, or
Only the maids who were dedicated to playing would play for fun while their master was eating.
One of them solved the crisis easily and deftly, and tactfully accused the host of being unreasonable. At the same time, he also set a trap for the other party. Don’t you want me to lose my good reputation? Then, if you treat guests so rudely, it will be spread.
It’s a disgrace to the royal family!
She looked at Bei Tangjin, who looked calm, and admired this woman even more.
She is not only ruthless, but also very smart. She can deal with people like Prince Ming with ease. It is really not easy.
However, Hua Jianyue looked at the confrontation between the two and shook her head. Yi Ning knew that such things would not be difficult for Bei Tangjin at all, but he liked to do this very much and had to make things difficult for the other party.
"Since Yurong promised, Xiyang has taken note of it. Yurong has traveled hard, and as the master, Xiyang must entertain him well." After he said that, he waved his hand, and soon there were maids carrying cups and dishes.
It was served, and the dishes were filled with delicacies.
Feng Xiling's smile remained elegant and said: "The white fish soup and lotus leaf porridge here are all made with water from the "Qingling Spring" in Mangshan Mountain. Try it, and you will see if it is very delicious and has a refreshing fragrance.
"
Beitang Jin heard Feng Xichen talking lightly. In fact, this "Qingling Spring" is known as the best spring in the world. The water is cool and sweet. However, this spring is surrounded by cliffs and is extremely difficult to obtain. Even today's
The Queen and the Empress would not easily use it to make tea, let alone use it to cook porridge and dishes?
Using Qinglingquan to cook porridge and cooking was a waste of resources. However, Bei Tangjin was so meek that he took a mouthful of lotus leaf porridge and said, "It does have a fragrant smell."
At this time, Hua Jianyue also pointed to a plate of bright venison on the table and said with a smile: "This is to select a plump deer, then tie it up, and then take the best piece of meat from its back and roast it while it is fresh.
It is made with delicious meat and is extremely delicious in the mouth. You can taste it to see if it suits your taste."
Obviously he was talking about something as cruel as taking meat from a live deer, but Hua Jianyue always smiled, very relaxed and gentle.
Hearing this, Beitang Jin glanced at the venison, but never moved his chopsticks. He smiled and said, "Yu Rong has been feeling a little stuffy in her chest recently. It's really not suitable to eat meat."
Feng Xichun took a chopstick from the jade plate, put it directly into his mouth, chewed it slowly, and then said with a smile: "The heat is moderate, tender and not greasy, it is indeed delicious. This deer was hunted and captured the day before yesterday, just to entertain Jade
It's a pity that Yurong refuses to show her favor." He shook his head as he spoke, feeling extremely regretful.
Lu Qingran didn't understand why Beitang Jin didn't eat venison, but Prince Ming insisted on forcing her to eat it. Is there something fishy in the venison? But if there was something fishy, how could Prince Ming dare to use his chopsticks?
Beitang Jin originally thought that King Ming just killed animals accidentally today and took the meat to eat. However, when he heard that the other party clearly wanted to force her to eat, he realized that this was Feng Xiling's intention. He knew that today was Taizu's Empress Xiaocigao's.
He is not allowed to kill on the day of his death, but he not only kills animals, but also eats their flesh. Why is this?
At this time, Hua Jianyue also picked up a piece of meat, put it into her mouth, and said with a smile: "Yurong, this meat is tender and not greasy. It is very delicious. Even if there is some anger in the body, it will not affect it."
Both of them persuaded her to eat venison, and they also ate it themselves one after another, and acted like nothing happened. Bei Tangjin couldn't help but frown, what was Feng Xixuan's purpose?
If she eats venison, it will be disrespectful to the royal family. If she doesn't eat venison, it will appear that she is too arrogant, and even the prince Ming and the Duke will refute her. It is really disrespectful!
Bei Tangjin was hesitating whether to move his chopsticks or not.
What is the purpose of King Ming?
"Why is it so difficult for Yu Rong to put down his chopsticks? Could it be that the delicacies on the table are not to Yu Rong's taste?" Feng Xichuan looked at Bei Tang Jin, who neither raised his chopsticks nor put down his chopsticks. He looked extremely embarrassed. It was really interesting.
Awesome.
He rarely forced Bei Tangjin to look so ugly, and he couldn't help but curl up the corner of his mouth. It seemed that his deer was not sacrificed in vain. It was not easy to make Bei Tangjin frown and rack his brains!
"Is Yurong feeling unwell? If so, why not ask the maid to serve you and rest for a while." At this time, Hua Jianyue also consoled her.
Lu Qingran looked at one, a prince from a prominent family, and the other, a noble Mingwang, forcing a woman into an alley with such a harmonious singing. It was really unbelievable! Could it be that these two people were so embarrassed by making Bei Tang Jin so embarrassed?
Are you in such a good mood?
Lu Qingran couldn't help but glance at Hua Jianyue, the prince with a charming smile on his face. He looked like he was trying to persuade his friend, and his words were all comforting, but the tone of his words was very attractive.
Reverie.
But Prince Ming Feng Xizhen was smiling from the corner of his eyes, his expression and movements were extremely elegant, and his smile was even more graceful and harmless. However, the cunning touch at the corner of his mouth could slightly reveal his joyful mood. It seemed to be joyful, which made people feel extremely comfortable.
So cool.
Bei Tangjin looked at these two people. One was polite and polite, the other was asking for help, but the same expression showed unabashed ridicule and ridicule!