I am aging gracefully in the world of famous books

The third prince Mingzhao gradually regained consciousness, the wound on his body was burning hot, but the soft touch of the fabric under his body and the faint smell of medicine in his nose let him know that he was probably rescued.

He vaguely remembered some details before he fell into a coma, the white animal that swooped out, the exclamation of the woman behind him, and the black-clothed assassins he killed one by one...

"Hey, why hasn't the third brother woke up yet? Mr. Zhao, there won't be any accidents, will it?"

"Qiye, don't worry, Sanye's pulse is getting more and more stable and strong, and the wounds are recovering well, the bleeding has stopped, and there is no sign of high fever. In a while, let's change the medicine for Third Ye, Third Ye It's almost time to wake up."

Although the third prince Mingzhao still couldn't open his eyes, he could recognize who the two people were speaking. It was the seventh prince Ming Duo and the imperial physician Zhao Hezhai who accompanied him this time.

He felt a little more at ease.

However, the seventh prince was young and inexperienced. He walked to the third prince's bedside, looked down at his elder brother's haggard face for a while, felt heartbroken and worried, and couldn't help talking to Imperial Physician Zhao.

He chattered endlessly and was agitated, causing the third prince who was half asleep on the bed to secretly become anxious.Mingzhao thought of those powerful salt merchants who dared to send people to assassinate the prince, and he was secretly angry. He wished he could wake up immediately and arrest all those rebellious officials and thieves for interrogation.

Just when Mingzhao was trying to wake up, he heard a knock on the door.Afterwards, there was a servant's announcement and a noise, saying that it was Miss Pei's visit. This kind of noise made Mingzhao feel even more irritated.

At this time, I heard Zhao Hezhai say: "Master Qi, did you really ask that girl Pei to come and visit the third master? The girl's identity is unknown and she is alone, so it's better to be careful."

The Seventh Prince's voice followed closely:

"Didn't we investigate the family? There have been two sisters living in the yard next door. They are not daughters of wealthy families, but a widowed sister with a younger sister who has not left the court.

It is said that the missing sister knows some kung fu, so that idlers dare not provoke the two sisters.And the girl Pei who came to call people was even weaker, she was bored in the room painting and calligraphy every day.

Besides, they moved in earlier than us, so it must not be a beauty trick specially arranged by someone with good intentions.We chose to rent here, and it was a temporary decision. If someone really arranged it in advance, I respect Qi Ye as a fortune teller and a god. "

"However, at this time, it's better to be cautious." The mature and prudent Imperial Physician Zhao advised.

"Hey, I know I know, but you said, the third brother has not woken up, and my eyes are black. Without the order of the third brother, I don't know what to do next. At this time, I have a lot of trouble with this suspicious girl Pei." If you get in touch, maybe you can make new discoveries.”

"This... Seventh Master is right, but this girl must not be allowed to contact Third Master alone."

"I still need you to talk too much, I'm sure I can protect Third Brother well..."

Mingzhao on the hospital bed was even more anxious and irritable when he heard this restless brother talking.

He wanted to sit up right now and ask Lao Qi, he is also a prince, does he have nothing in mind when he goes out to do errands?Everything is waiting for his elder brother's orders, why do you want him to follow?It is more useful than him to bring a few more long-term staff.

Just when Mingzhao was angry in his heart, there was a sound of opening the door outside, and then, the sweet and clear voice of the young girl came into his ears:

"Qi Ye, it's really impolite to visit, but I was so grateful for the various gifts I received from Qi Ye and the guards you sent to protect me, so I wanted to come over and thank you personally. The wounded in your mansion feel even more worried and can't sleep or eat. So I came here abruptly, and I hope Qi Ye will understand."

"Where is it, Miss Pei, we are all travelers living in Yangzhou, and we became neighbors by fate, and you saved my brother, so we should abandon some red tape.

Come on, let's communicate frankly and don't stick to common etiquette. It's because of your kindness that you can visit my brother. How could I feel presumptuous. "

The Seventh Prince's tone was very free and easy, and his smile was sincere, without contempt and disdain. Seeing this, Pei Xiang's uneasy expression relaxed.

The two said a few more polite words, then Pei Xiang asked:

"How is the third master's injury? Has he not come to life yet?"

The Seventh Prince shook his head, his brows furrowed slightly: "Mr. Zhao said that my third brother is recovering quite well, but I don't see him waking up, so I'm quite worried."

Pei Xiang hurriedly said a few words of comfort, persuading the young Seventh Master not to worry too much.

She explained to the Seventh Prince in a gentle voice, saying that it is also beneficial for the patient to sleep peacefully, which means that the body is recovering quickly, so more sleep is needed to replenish energy.

"The temporary sleep and rest is for better recovery in the future. Since Mr. Zhao has guaranteed that the third master's pulse is fine, it means that everything is moving in a good direction.

Seventh Master, you have to let Third Master rest and get enough sleep, so that his body will not be damaged.In my opinion, no major event is as important as health. As long as you live a good life, all troubles can be easily solved. "

Pei Xiang's speech was not rushed, his voice was sweet and soft, like a mountain spring, cool and moist.

Not only did the seventh prince, who was worried about his elder brother, ease his anxiety, even the third prince, who was enduring the pain of the wound on the hospital bed, suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. For a while, his consciousness relaxed and eased, and he gradually lost consciousness again.

Before going to sleep, the third prince felt that this Miss Pei was calm and generous, and knew the truth that haste makes waste.

He is always a person who thinks a lot, and a few simple words of comfort remind him of the things he has been worrying about, and even have more far-reaching considerations.

——Lao Qi is too young and careless, and I was actually infected by his anxiety, things are slow and smooth, too late, some things really can't be rushed.

——Since I have been injured now, I should take the opportunity to raise it, and let the emperor of the imperial capital know what kind of chaos the salt affairs in the Jiangnan area have become.

——Those wealthy salt merchants dared to kill the prince. On the one hand, they were fascinated by the wealth and wealth, and on the other hand, didn't they rely on the prominent backing behind them?

——If the emperor and his elders continue to indulge factional rivalries and family collusion, and continue to allow them to form cliques for personal gain, amass wealth wantonly, and even abuse the people, the world will fall into chaos sooner or later.

——No, before the chaos arises, the ambitions of the boss and the second will be raised first. By then, it will not only be a matter of salt affairs.

The third prince made up his mind and made up his mind.

At the same time, he also faintly remembered Pei Xiang's voice, and remembered this smart and gentle girl who came to care about his injury and comfort Lao Qi.

Finally, his last sliver of clear consciousness also fell into a deep sleep.

However, the sleeping third prince did not know that a small part of the reason for Pei Xiang's gracious visits was that he had to act for the painted skin ghost who did not know where. This old gentleman with superb medical skills can treat the white fox well.

Sure enough, after Pei Xiang comforted the irritable and worried Seventh Prince, with a little guidance, the young and talkative nobleman took the initiative to chat about the white fox who saved lives.

Pei Xiang immediately said that she wanted to take a look at the injured animal, then turned her head to ask Zhao Hezhai, and asked him with a smile how the white fox's injury was recovering.

Pei Xiang's tone was too taken for granted, as if Zhao Hezhai should treat the white fox carefully, such a natural attitude made Zhao Hezhai startled, and secretly thought he was negligent.

Zhao Hezhai has been busy taking care of the real sons and daughters of the phoenix and dragon, so he doesn't have the extra energy to treat and take care of the white fox. Before that, he was taken care of by the medicine boy who followed him.At this time when Pei Xiang asked about it, he remembered that the white fox was not an ordinary little beast, but the life-saving fox of the third prince.

"The old man hasn't checked the injury of the white fox today, and checked its recovery. Since Miss Pei asked, let's go and have a look together."

Pei Xiang smiled innocently, as if he didn't see Zhao Hezhai's stupefaction at all, he happily turned his body sideways to make way for the doctor Zhao, and flattered Zhao Hezhai in his mouth.

She made witty remarks, which made the imperial doctor Zhao feel happy and full of sense of mission, as if as long as he cured the white fox, he could become a benevolent Sai Huatuo.

When he came to the room where the white fox was recuperating, Pei Xiang saw the drug boy who was in charge of taking care of the white fox sitting at the table and taking a nap, and the white fox was placed in a big basket.

Pei Xiang took a closer look and found that the basket was covered with several layers of cotton mattress pads, and the top was covered with extremely soft cotton cloth. The bound white fox slept peacefully in this well-arranged large basket, and it was indeed well taken care of.

Zhao Hezhai stepped forward and knocked the little drug boy on the head, glared at him, and then lowered his head to check the white fox's physical condition.

To be honest, he had shown the illnesses of high officials and nobles for half his life, and it was the first time he treated the wounds of a fox.Fortunately, this fox has a good physique. Even though he was seriously injured, he has recovered well so far, and he narrowly escaped death.

Pei Xiang watched Zhao Hezhai diagnose and treat the little fox, but her mind was a little wandering. Of course, she realized that she cared too much for this white fox.

After going back that night, she kept thinking about the strange emotions in her heart.Pei Xiang thought, since there are painted skin ghosts in this world, then there must be other ghosts and ghosts, and fox demons are the most common type of fairies in the world of Liaozhai, aren't they?

——What's more, the white fox that can save people at a critical moment does not look like an ordinary small animal, and the possibility of a fox demon is even greater.

——If it's a fox demon, why did you run out to save that third master?Repay your favor?Return love?Touch porcelain?

——Actually, wouldn’t it be more convenient to save people in human form?Moreover, the fox demon should know spells, so he wouldn't be so stupid as to use his body to ward off disasters for humans.

Pei Xiang looked at the little white fox in a coma, and felt that he didn't know enough about the world of monsters, spirits and beasts, so he couldn't easily draw conclusions.However, before this little fox turned into a human form, she should regard it as a small animal with human nature.

In addition, what puzzled Pei Xiang was that after several days of observation, she found that not everyone liked Baihu very much.It seems... only she herself is extremely concerned about the safety of the white fox.

Such a special situation made Pei Xiang think about the past of the original little dancer again.

Judging from the memories Pei Xiang received, the little dancer's past is very complete. From the moment she can remember, most of her experiences exist in her mind.If there is any blank fragment, it is the childhood time before the age of three or four and the night when I died suddenly in my sleep.

She had teased Painted Skin Ghost before, and found that it didn't know that the little dancer had stopped breathing, only that she was in a deep sleep and her breathing was shallow.After Pei Xiang arrived, the sound of breathing and heartbeat increased instantly, but it attracted the attention of Painted Skin Ghost. It just happened to see its true appearance when Pei Xiang woke up from a nightmare or suffocation.

Now, Pei Xiang finds himself full of unreasonable intimacy and love for the white fox, and can't help but have doubts about the origin of the original body.

——The facial features are too delicate and glamorous, as if they were covered by something before, but now they are slowly revealed, even the Painted Skin Ghost who has seen too many beauties is coveted, which shows its beauty.

——With such an appearance, it stands to reason that she shouldn't be just a dancer from an ordinary wealthy family.

——Children before the age of three or four have no memory at all. Is this normal?Should there be some indistinct pictures left, even if they are intermittent and illogical, they should not be blank.

While thinking about the strangeness of the original body, Pei Xiang couldn't help pricking up his ears, and listened carefully to Doctor Zhao explaining how Yaotong should take care of the white fox.She looked down at the sleeping plush in the basket, and the intimacy in her heart struck again.She couldn't help but think wildly, could the original body be the son of a fox, right?Could this white fox be Yuan Bo's relative?

She couldn't figure it out for a while, but she couldn't ignore her concern and worry for the white fox, so she tentatively asked Dr. Zhao if she could come over every day to help take care of the white fox.

Doctor Zhao has been in the court all year round, and his ability to observe words and expressions is not weak. He has long seen that Miss Pei really loves this white fox.At this moment, she proposed to come and take care of the fox herself, not to take the opportunity to get close to the two princes under the guise of taking care of the fox, but to really love the little animals.

For such a soft-hearted and beautiful girl, the young Zhao Hezhai couldn't bear to refuse directly.In addition, he still doesn't know how the third master will treat Pei Xiang and Baihu after he wakes up, so the old doctor who has always been tactful twirled his beard and said slowly:

"Miss Pei, I don't care what I say about this matter, but I can ask Master Qi for you."

Naturally, Pei Xiang thanked him again and again, coaxing Imperial Physician Zhao into a happy mood.

On the morning of the second day, the neighbor next door sent someone to reply to Pei Xiang, saying that Master Qi had to go out this morning in a hurry, but he left a message for Miss Pei.

He said that thanks to Miss Pei who was not afraid of danger and reported the news enthusiastically, they were able to rush to rescue people in time. If there is no time to reply to such kindness, why bother her to take care of the white fox herself.However, if Miss Pei is worried about Baihu's injury and is not at ease, she can go to visit Baihu when there is nothing to do on weekdays.We are destined to be temporary neighbors, and we should take care of each other. Miss Pei is willing to come to visit, so he and his brother are naturally very welcome.

With the other party's permission, Pei Xiang immediately tidied up briefly, and cheerfully went to visit the hairy dumpling that made her miss her so much.

Moreover, when she said she was taking care of the white fox, she was really taking care of the white fox.Every time she came to visit, she never took an extra step or took a look. She just went straight to the room where the white fox was recuperating, and followed the imperial doctor Zhao and the medicine boy to learn how to take care of the white fox's wound.

Her performance like this made the Seventh Prince and others less suspicious of her.

Even after the third prince woke up, when the seventh prince and his elder brother reported what had happened recently, they joked that the majestic prince was not as favored by a girl as a white fox.

On this day, Pei Xiang basked in the sun with the sober white fox.One person and one fox were lazily staying in the yard, with the same relaxed and comfortable expressions. Suddenly, the white fox lying in the basket tilted its head, and looked in the direction of the moon gate with a pair of agile eyes.

Pei Xiang also followed the white fox's gaze, and saw in front of the Moon Gate, an imposing man in brocade clothes and jade crown standing with his hands behind his back, also looking at Pei Xiang and the white fox.

Seeing this person, Pei Xiang immediately got up from the stone pier and bowed: "Third Master, you can come down and walk."

"Miss Pei, I'm sorry to bother you." The third prince Mingzhao passing by showed a faint smile, and nodded slightly towards Pei Xiang.

"It's disturbing me no matter where, Abai and I are here to bask in the sun when we have nothing to do, and it's a blessing to meet the third master out for a walk."

Mingzhao likes to listen to this girl Pei. Ever since her voice soothed his impatience and boredom, he feels that this girl has a good voice. Words of comfort.

"It's all thanks to the girl calling for help in time, so I can recover from my injury so quickly. Speaking of which, since I woke up, I haven't thanked Miss Pei solemnly yet."

Mingzhao had nothing to do today, he originally wanted to go to the study to practice calligraphy, but unexpectedly ran into Pei Xiang in the yard, he changed his mind instantly, turned his footsteps, and walked towards Pei Xiang and Baihu.

Pei Xiang hurriedly asked Mingzhao to sit in her seat, while she picked up the little white fox's big basket and stepped back half a step.

Mingzhao was used to being served, so he sat on the stone pier with cushions as a matter of course, looked up and saw Pei Xiang standing aside with a basket, pointed to another stone pier, and motioned for her to sit down too.

Pei Xiang has long restrained his lazy and relaxed atmosphere, maintaining the dignified and docile posture that women in this era should have, as well as the nervousness when getting along with strange men.She carefully sat down on the edge of the stone pier, quietly looked sideways at Mingzhao, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"Earlier, Seventh Master has already thanked me personally, and even gave me a lot of thank you gifts. Third Master no longer needs to be so polite, which makes me really uneasy. And, to be honest, it was this little white fox who was in crisis. I really dare not take credit for saving the third master."

Ming Zhao took a gentle look at the white fox in the basket, and nodded approvingly at Pei Xiang. He was very satisfied with Pei Xiang's performance of not taking credit from the beginning to the end.

Before he fell into a coma, he was overwhelmed by the smoky officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River. At this time, he hated the treacherous and hypocritical people who were greedy for merit and tricks.

Mingzhao thought to himself, those Jinshi lords and sons of aristocratic families who have read the poems and books of sages, all of them are full of ugly appearances in order to fight for power and profit, and they are not as good as the Qianqian and weak women who know how to stick to morality.

The third prince recalled the background checks on Pei Xiang by his subordinates, and when he thought of her wandering outside alone and her dependent sister missing, he couldn't help feeling a little pity in his heart.

At this time, Mingzhao was dressed in a white dragon fish suit and came to the south of the Yangtze River to investigate the case. He had just been assassinated, so he really couldn't spare too much manpower to investigate Pei Xiang in detail.However, Mingzhao thought that he still had some ability to know people, and he was able to appreciate Pei Xiang's character.

In Ming Zhao's view, even though Pei Xiang's identity and background are inappropriate, according to her character and bearing, she will definitely not be a despicable person.

What's more, she did save him, this is the truth.

"I heard from Seventh Brother that Miss Pei went out that night to find her sister. I don't know if she found Sister Ling later? Or did she find some relevant clues?"

Pei Xiang shook his head silently, lightly stroked the white fox's back, and rubbed its ears.

The little white fox in the basket showed a very comfortable expression, and raised its small head to rub against Pei Xiang's palm.

Mingzhao didn't notice the small details of human-fox interaction, he just pondered for a moment, then asked Pei Xiang if he needed help.

Pei Xiang didn't immediately answer Mingzhao's question, but directly asked the other party whether he would continue to stay in Yangzhou City after encountering danger this time, and whether he wanted to return to the imperial capital.

In the previous exchanges, the Seventh Prince and others had already told Pei Xiang that the two brothers were born at the foot of the Emperor, the capital of the emperor, and that they came to Yangzhou this time to do some errands under the orders of their father to deal with a few bold house slaves who were greedy for ink and betrayed their master.

Therefore, Pei Xiang asked this question at this time.

Mingzhao shook his head: "The matter is not finished yet, and we have to stay in Yangzhou City for a while. But Miss Pei, don't worry, the dangerous situation that night will never happen again, and my father has sent more people to protect me and Lao Qi."

Hearing this, Pei Xiang showed a reassuring smile, and did not continue to ask further questions.Mingzhao didn't want to mention his own affairs too much, so he picked up less sensitive topics for chatting.

"I heard from Lao Qi that Miss Pei is good at painting?"

Mentioning this, Pei Xiang's eyes brightened in an instant. She sat upright and nodded reservedly, but there was a three-point confident and calm look on her brows.Although she was trying her best to maintain a stable and dignified posture, there was still a faint smile on her beautiful hibiscus face, making her look smart, pitiful and lovely.

The scorching demeanor at this moment is even more gorgeous and charming than the peach blossoms in the south of the Yangtze River. Ming Zhao, who has never been too obsessed with women, can't help but hold his breath and lose his mind.

The little white fox in front of Pei Xiang suddenly yelled, and its big fluffy tail swayed, interrupting Ming Zhao's trance.

"Hey, I wonder if I can have the honor to watch Miss Pei's masterpiece?"

Pei Xiang's wrist was swept by the fluffy fox's tail, and he narrowed his eyes comfortably.

"It can't be called a masterpiece. It's all my practice work behind closed doors. The little girl was born in poverty, and her life experience is wandering. It is difficult to get the opportunity to get advice from a famous teacher. Now she can paint with a brush, but it is because of the teaching of her biological father when she was young. Comprehension, plus some opportunities. If you show it to the third master, it will probably be ridiculous."

"It's okay, it's just for communication. In painting, skill is one aspect, but the most important thing is aura and charm." The third prince smiled gently.

In fact, Mingzhao didn't think that Pei Xiang could draw works that amazed him.It's not that he thinks highly of himself, but his background, education, and knowledge are enough to make him look down on most people in the world.

As for Danqing, he has worked hard and carefully considered it.Therefore, he really didn't think that a woman like Pei Xiang could draw a masterpiece in his mind, but when talking to a beauty, a man would always say compliments easily.

The little white fox screamed again, and its tail brushed against the back of Pei Xiang's hand, seemingly unconsciously, but Pei Xiang felt that the white fox was comforting her.

She lightly stroked the fluff on the white fox's back, and always felt that this white fox was really human, maybe it was really a fox demon.

——Maybe it's because you can't cultivate well, and you can't transform into a human form.

"Third Master, I have a merciless request."

"Miss Pei, please tell me."

"I think, with the background of the third master, he must have been taught by famous scholars, and he must have seen many excellent works. I want to show me to the third master as a painting. Please take the time to comment and comment, and help me point out the weaknesses and shortcomings. Not enough, can you?"

Mingzhao has always admired humble and studious people, so when he heard Pei Xiang's request, he naturally readily agreed.

"That's fine, Ms. Pei, it's a bit late today, how about tomorrow, you bring over the work you think you're proud of, and we'll discuss it with each other and learn from each other's strengths."

Before the two parted, Pei Xiang had a few more conversations with Mingzhao, mainly asking about Mingzhao's favorite painting genre, and took advantage of the opportunity to talk about the painting skills of Fanbangwaiyu.

Pei Xiang briefly mentioned a few words, but Mingzhao's eyes were brightened. He suddenly felt that Pei Xiang's painting level might bring him a surprise, and he couldn't help looking forward to the next day's painting appointment.

Pei Xiang deliberately revealed some superb theoretical knowledge, not to win the respect of the third master, but to secretly explore the breadth of knowledge of the noble third master by talking about exotic artistic styles.

To her surprise, she found that Painted Skin Ghost is really good at picking candidates. This noble son has a first-time knowledge of geometry, arithmetic and English.According to him, it was the elders in the family who were interested in those foreign cultures, so he followed suit.

——It seems that the previous second-hand preparations were not wasted.

Pei Xiang used to paint day and night, painting landscapes, scenery, and various scenes in memories, in order to mix works that can be seen and talked in the thick paintings, so that she can tell those who are capable of solving problems People ask for help and reveal information.

Later, Pei Xiang had an idea, and after testing the knowledge of Painted Skin Ghost, he began to add English to the painting.She incorporated the spelling of letters into the paintings as decorations on utensils. People who don't understand them just think that they are some weird patterns. Those who understand can naturally understand the deep meaning that Pei Xiang wants to convey.

——Painted Skin Ghost can hear what I say and see what I write, but what does that matter?Seeing and hearing doesn't mean it understands.

——Even if the foreign language grammar of this era is different from what I have learned, but coupled with talking through pictures, the existence of Painted Skin Ghost can always be revealed.

——In the future, without my asking for help deliberately, this distinguished third master will take the initiative to destroy the Painted Skin Ghost, because no one wants to be coveted by this kind of monster that can change forever.