Peach Blossom Dyeing Jinge

Contrary to Si Yutong's expectations, King Chang chose the East Palace as the meeting place.

The East Palace is the prince's bedroom, and it is also the place where the prince died tragically in nine years.For nine years, the courtiers had been hoping that Emperor Jian would appoint a new crown prince, but Emperor Jian was indulging in grief and sent back the letter of advice many times.As the younger brother of the prince, King Yuchang, even though he controls the court with one hand and holds the real power, still has only the title of prince.

The prince cannot enter the East Palace, so this huge palace has been left unused for nine years.

Although the palace garden is empty, it is not deserted. Even if no one lives there, it still maintains its original appearance.In the middle of the courtyard, the pool is clear and the fish swim happily; on both sides of the path, the vegetation is lush and the flowers are fragrant; inside the house, the windows are bright and clean, and the tables and chairs are spotless.

Such a beautiful scene on a good day is the result of Emperor Jian's sending people to take care of it.

Like the father of an ordinary family, the aging emperor left a door and window, hoping that his son's soul would return to his hometown, and his life would still be as splendid as before.

However, the dead cannot be chased after all. At this moment, what echoes in this courtyard is the footsteps of strangers.

As soon as Si Yutong stepped into the gate of the courtyard, she saw the white flowering locust tree by the wall of the main hall.

This pagoda tree was planted by her father himself, and at the end of summer, there is a faint fragrance of pagoda tree.

When she was young, the locust tree was still young, with a thin trunk, the crown was not higher than the eaves, and the lower branches were just facing the window edge.At that time, she often climbed up the branches, rummaged into the room secretly, and played with her father's pen and ink, paper and inkstone, official documents and scrolls without authorization.

Today, the locust tree has grown lush and lush, with pinnate leaves interlaced and stacked, covering half of the eaves into the shade.The top of the tree struggles to stretch toward the sun, and the vigorous roots plunge into the ground.

It is so strong and solid, as if it has never experienced that nightmarish night, has never been tossing and drifting in the long and difficult sleepiness, and has never tasted the bitter taste of life and death.

Compared with its eternity, the world suddenly seems like this.

Si Yutong passed through its shade, stepped over the threshold, and entered the main hall.

Everything in the room was so familiar, even the positions of the tables and chairs were exactly the same as in her memory. As soon as she sat on them, someone brought the tea bowl and put it in her hand.

Boiling water is poured into the porcelain cup, and the green leaves are flying, overflowing with a burst of light fragrance, which is full of fragrance.

Times have changed, and even the taste of this green tea has not changed.Si Yutong even had an illusion, as if she had never left this courtyard, but just fell asleep under the tree and had a long dream.After the dream, she has grown up, taking over her father's position, as the master of the East Palace, waiting for her guests amidst the fragrance of tea.

But she knew that the dream would never be so heavy, so blood-stained and full of wounds.

The reason why she sat here safely was only due to the arrangement of King Chang.

Not long after, King Chang came.

He is three years younger than the crown prince, and he is now in his forties. His body is thin and tall under the brocade robe with dragon patterns, and his gray hair is neatly gathered in the jade crown.Even the fine wrinkles on his cheeks couldn't restrain his dignified demeanor.

Si Yutong stared at him.

This man is her uncle, who is related to her by blood, but also her rival, facing him tit for tat.Behind the power, the brotherhood is as thin as a cicada's wings, it is really vulnerable.

Her expression was restrained, and her eyes showed vigilance.

King Chang also stared at her, only for a moment, then humbly bowed his head and bent down slowly.

Si Yutong showed surprise, she didn't expect that King Chang would bow down in front of a junior, and he couldn't afford to bow.

His appearance made Si Yutong almost believe in his repentance and promise in his writing.

She took a few steps forward, supported King Chang's shoulders, and said, "Uncle Huang doesn't need to be so polite."

But his next sentence made her fall to the bottom.

"Yutong, it's really hard for you to dress up and run around as a man all the way."

Si Yutong was so horrified that she could hardly bear the shock written on her face.

King Chang's expression was calm, and he turned his concerned eyes on her.

Just now when he entered the door, he had already dismissed the servants, there were only two people in the room, his words were not meant for others to hear.There was no intention of making things difficult in his tone, on the contrary, he was extremely gentle, as if a real elder was caring for the younger generation.

His attitude caused Si Yutong to fall into a deeper bewilderment. She didn't know when she revealed her identity, let alone guess the other party's true intention.

She forced herself to calm down, raised her eyebrows and said: "Uncle Huang, don't make such a joke, my sister has been killed by a traitor, and she is no longer alive."

King Chang didn't question her, just sighed, and said: "The tragic death of my brother's family was caused by the evil sect. I also have an inexcusable responsibility. This time I will definitely wipe out the evil sect. Song Xiang's head has been sent to Is it in the military tent?"

Si Yutong nodded and said, "It has indeed been delivered."

King Chang asked again: "The Jianghu rebel army led by the son of General Di has also entered the city smoothly, and they have not been blocked on the way, have they?"

Si Yutong said: "There is indeed no obstacle."

King Chang said again: "Xia Qiyuan suddenly fell ill and died suddenly. It was really beyond my expectation. You should have read the medical records of the imperial physician. If you still have doubts in your heart, you might as well take a look with your own eyes later."

Si Yutong said: "The medical certificate is indeed true."

King Chang was silent for a moment, and then said again: "I have used everything to the best of my ability, and even so, Ah Tong, are you still unwilling to trust me?"

Si Yutong stared at him firmly.

King Chang said: "If you have concerns, you can speak them out. You don't have to speculate on your own. As long as it is your request, I will do my best. At the beginning, my father named you the princess of Ping'an, hoping that you could enjoy peace and joy, and you Everything that has gone through, the burden is too heavy."

His tone was so earnest that Si Yutong had no way of doubting it. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Is the imperial grandfather still well?"

King Chang sighed: "Father is still sick in bed, but he has been thinking about you. If you can visit him later, he will be very pleased."

After a long silence, Si Yutong said, "How did you know my identity?"

King Chang said: "Someone told me."

"who?"

"He's injured and has a handicap, but he should be here soon."

As if responding to his words, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door, from far to near.

Si Yutong's heart trembled, the footsteps were so familiar that she could hardly believe her ears.

Along with the sound of footsteps, there was also the sound of the wooden stick hitting the ground.She couldn't wait to walk to the door, opened the door, and in the suddenly bright sky, she saw a face that would only appear in a dream.

"Yunfeng...?" Her expression was like sleepwalking.

Standing in front of her is exactly the person she mourns and misses repeatedly every night. It is absolutely true and there is no falsehood.

The wooden staff in Bai Yunfeng's hand slipped and fell on the blue bricks, making a series of clear sounds.

With stumbling steps, he came to Si Yutong, opened his arms and embraced her.

"A-Tong, A-Tong, it's good to see you."