In fact, Long Xiyue and Hu Xiaotian had already passed by Yun Temple on their way to Lingxiao Palace. Hu Xiaotian made a judgment from the familiar smell of sandalwood, and still blindfolded them on the way back. He loves to surf the Internet.
..Long Xiyue made a request to go to Yun Temple to offer incense, and the guards who escorted them reported the request and received permission.
Yun Temple is not big, with only three rooms, and the courtyard is also very narrow. There is only one sweet-scented osmanthus tree planted in the courtyard. Now that sweet-scented osmanthus tree has completely withered, leaving only bare branches, like a tree that has been stripped of its clothes.
The old man stood shivering in the cold wind.
There is a Buddha statue in the main hall, and the side halls on both sides store the tablets of a number of concubines. A few years before Long Xuanen abdicated, he was obsessed with practicing the art of immortality, and stayed away from the concubines in the harem. He stayed in the harem for five years.
There was no new one, and many concubines died in depression in the past five years, including Long Xiyue's mother Li Guifei. Until Long Yelin succeeded in usurping the throne, many concubines were killed in this coup.
, and many of them were sent out of the palace by him, so when the old emperor was under house arrest in the Lingxiao Palace in Miao Miao Mountain, there was not a single concubine accompanying him. There were also two palace maids who came with him, but later they got angry for some reason.
The Supreme Emperor was strangled to death in Lingxiao Palace. From then on, only the loyal old eunuch Wang Qian was left to serve him.
After Long Xuan'en was forced to abdicate and became the Supreme Emperor, he made two requests. One was to bring over his own dragon chair, and the other was to build a small temple on the top of the Piaomiao Mountain so that he could chant sutras and chant scriptures on weekdays.
Buddha, by the way, save the souls of the people around you in the past.
Long Yelin satisfied his father's request. The dragon chair had been used by Long Xuanen for decades and had become obsolete. Since he was the new king, he had to have a new look and replace it with a larger and more comfortable dragon chair. However, the old one had to be replaced.
Before the chair was sent up the mountain, Ji Feihua also asked the craftsmen to dismantle the dragon chair in pieces. This was called to facilitate transportation, but in fact she was afraid that the old emperor had hidden some treasure in it. After careful inspection, it was finally proved that the dragon chair was in pieces.
There is no mystery about the chair. That's why it was sent up the mountain.
As for this small temple, it can be regarded as the only new house on Miao Miao Mountain. At first, there was only the Buddha statue in the main hall, but later the old emperor had nothing to do and carved memorial tablets by himself, including the dead concubines and the dead.
After more than half a year, the huts on both sides of the main hall were actually filled with princes and grandsons. The common feature of these memorial tablets is that they all died at the hands of the old emperor.
The Supreme Emperor Long Xuan'en personally carved tablets for these people. Firstly, it was to pass the lonely time on the top of the mountain. Secondly, it also meant atonement in a certain sense.
Hu Xiaotian helped Long Xiyue find the one belonging to Concubine Li Guifei among the many memorial tablets. Long Xiyue knelt down in front of her mother's tablet, thinking of her mother's voice and smile in the past, and then thinking of the memory she had just seen at her father's place.
After the encounter, I burst into tears.
Hu Xiaotian had no intention of disturbing her memory of his late mother, so he quietly left and went to another side hall. He checked the memorial tablets one by one. If these concubines died in the hands of Long Xuanen, then the hands of the Supreme Emperor would be the same.
It was really bloody. In addition to the spiritual tablets, there were also many portrait paintings hanging on the walls of the room. The old emperor was good at painting and calligraphy. Hu Xiaotian's eyes were quickly attracted by the beauties on the wall.
The portraits attracted me, and I couldn't help but be surprised when I saw one of them. The beauty in the portrait stood barefoot on the water, graceful and graceful, like a fairy on the waves, smiling sweetly and looking forward to the brilliance. What surprised Hu Xiaotian
It's not her beauty, but the beauty looks very familiar. Her facial features and eyebrows look very much like the little princess Qiqi.
Hu Xiaotian dared to conclude that the painting in this painting was definitely not Qiqi. The beauty in the painting was obviously more mature than Qiqi, with plump figure and round beads, but Qiqi was not as green as ever. Hu Xiaotian raised the lantern and looked at it through the light.
But I saw the woman's name written on it - Jia Zi.
Hu Xiaotian had never heard of this name. The more he looked at the portrait, the more he felt that it resembled Qiqi. Hu Xiaotian searched among the indoor tablets and finally found a tablet named Ling Jiazi, which had her birth and death details written on it.
The time is coincidental. The anniversary of this person's death is actually the first day of the Lunar New Year, which is tomorrow. Ling Jiazi's life was not long. He only lived at the age of twenty-one and died thirteen years ago. Even if he lives till now,
She is thirty-four years old. Thinking of Qi Qi's age, could this girl and Qi Qi have a mother-daughter relationship?
Hu Xiaotian firmly remembered the date of birth and death of the woman in his heart. Among these portraits, only the portrait of Ling Jiazi was the most thoughtful. A painter’s carefully crafted work must have poured deep emotions into it. Although Hu Xiaotian did not
He knew the relationship between the old emperor and Ling Jiazi, but he could tell from the portrait alone that Long Xuanen had deep feelings for Ling Jiazi in the portrait. He was so strong in love that he could focus on painting. What this painting means
The effort and effort spent on it are obviously different from other portraits.
Returning to Long Xiyue, she saw that Long Xiyue's beautiful eyes were red and swollen from crying. Hu Xiaotian comforted her from the side: "Your Highness, the deceased has passed away. I don't think the imperial concubine would want to see you if she was alive in heaven."
She is so sad. Only if you live happily can you comfort her spirit in heaven."
Long Xiyue hummed, took the handkerchief handed by Hu Xiaotian and wiped the tears on her face, her nose twitched and said, "It's time for me to go too."
Hu Xiaotian accompanied Long Xiyue to leave the Yun Temple. The two guards guarding the door still blindfolded them before taking them into the hanging basket.
When they got to the bottom of the mountain, they had to go to the bathhouse to bathe and change clothes. This was to prevent them from bringing things down from the mountain. The inspection of Hu Xiaotian this time was obviously not as strict as before, and Murong Zhan did not accompany him there in person.
Only then did Hu Xiaotian realize that the effect of raising yin and shrinking yang this time seemed to be longer-lasting. Until now, there was no sign of his lifeblood showing up. He couldn't help but take a sneak peek when changing clothes. Although there were traces, it was still just a trace.
He couldn't help but feel uneasy. Although he had been practicing this skill for a long time, this was the first time he had actually put it to use. Moreover, this skill was called raising yin and shrinking yang. When Quan De'an taught him, he only taught him
He retreated in, but didn't tell him how to come out again. Thinking of this, Hu Xiaotian began to feel a little scared.
After changing clothes and going outside, I saw Murong Zhan standing quietly in front of the pier, so I walked over slowly. Murong Zhan's actions today were obviously aimed at me. There were various signs that this person even doubted his identity as an eunuch.
There was still no smile on Murong Zhan's pale face, and he whispered: "How do you feel, Eunuch Hu?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "It's really comfortable to take a hot bath."
Murong Zhan nodded and said, "If Eunuch Hu likes it, you can come here to bathe often in the future."
Hu Xiaotian cursed in his heart, you think I am so boring, but you have a harmless smile on your face: "Thank you, Commander Murong, for your kindness, but this place is too depressing, making me feel uncomfortable from the bottom of my heart."
Murong Zhan said: "This place is the same as other places in the palace. I guess it's because of Eunuch Hu's own mood."
Hu Xiaotian chuckled and said: "Commander Murong is absolutely right, the most important thing in life is to be magnanimous."
Murong Zhan's gray pupils looked at Hu Xiaotian indifferently and said, "Suddenly I forgot that I haven't had time to congratulate Eunuch Hu on his promotion."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "There is no such thing as high promotion. Xiaotian still has some self-awareness. In the palace, no matter how prosperous he is, he will always be a slave. Everything we have is given by the emperor, don't you think so?"
Murong Zhan heard something in his words, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his lips: "Eunuch Hu is young, and it is rare for him to see things so thoroughly."
Hu Xiaotian didn't dare to take it seriously. The palace was confusing and there were too many people that he couldn't understand. Murong Zhan was hard to tell from friend to foe. Even now, he still can't figure out which camp this person belongs to. Just judging from the relationship between this person and him tonight.
Judging from the difficulties she faced, it is normal for Murong Feiyan not to recognize her as her father. She has no human touch at all. Even if you don't consider me your future son-in-law, I am still your daughter's friend who shares weal and woe. You should not be so merciful or unreasonable.
Make things difficult for me. Since you are unkind to me, don’t blame me for being unjust to you in the future.
Back at the Purple Orchid Palace, the gang of palace maids and eunuchs had already prepared the New Year's Eve dinner. Long Xiyue's mood was obviously affected by tonight's trip, and she seemed depressed. She just ate a few bites and left alone.
Hu Xiaotian followed Long Xiyue and left, and saw her standing alone in the yard looking in the direction of Qifu Palace. There was a faint sound of drumming coming from there. Tonight was New Year's Eve, and the emperor was hosting a banquet in Qifu Palace.
As you can imagine, the officials there must be drinking and drinking, singing and dancing, and it was a lively scene at this moment.
Long Xiyue tightened her cloak tightly, but she felt more and more lonely in her heart. The sky in the distance flickered and flickered from time to time, and there was the sound of firecrackers. Maybe every family was busy getting together on New Year's Eve. The more the family is in this kind of family,
During the reunion, Long Xiyue felt more and more lonely. After the New Year, it won't be long before she embarks on a journey to marry Dayong. By this time next year, she should be in a foreign land. I don't know what will happen to her.
Will anyone still think of herself? Worry about herself? Long Xiyue sighed softly. In fact, even if she stayed in Dakang, she would have no relatives. Her mother passed away and her father was crazy. She had never felt anything from him.
She has no father's love, and her brother is now trapped in Xizhou, leaving her alone and helpless.
Hu Xiaotian's voice sounded from behind: "On New Year's Eve, the whole country is celebrating. The princess is alone, standing alone. I don't know what troubles are in my heart. Are you willing to tell me and share them with Xiaotian."
Long Xiyue turned around and looked at him, with a smile finally appearing on her lips. Hu Xiaotian's presence made her feel warm and at ease, but Long Xiyue never thought that the person in front of her could change her destiny. Although Hu Xiaotian had many
Long Xiyue expressed his intention to save her from the fire and water for a short time, but her reason quickly told herself that it was impossible to escape the arrangement of fate and run towards a free life, so why should she be involved?
One more person to take risks for himself.
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