After Akeno left, the window was not fully closed.

Rong Jian stayed for a long time.Except for him, no one knows that Akino once stayed on the laurel tree, knocked on the window, handed out the pen, and said the phrase "forever" to himself.

Forever, like a dream.

The night wind blows on Rong Jian's body through the gap left by the open window, making him wake up a bit.

He knew it was not a dream.

Rong Jian smiled subconsciously, and cherished holding the pen for a long time before putting it back on the table by the window, and fell asleep with a very happy mood.

There was only one small candle left in the bedroom, and the light flickered in the cold wind and suddenly went out.

After falling asleep, Rong Jian's consciousness suddenly woke up.

Surrounded by darkness, he was a little dazed, not knowing where he was, and instinctively walked towards the only light.

Rong JIan walked for a long time, was very tired, and finally came to the end.

It is the dormitory building that he has lived in for four years and is very familiar with. The cafeteria is opposite, so it is convenient to travel. He likes to eat the rice noodles on the second floor.

It's night now, it's past the gate control time, but it's not as quiet as usual.

Screeching ambulance horns, flashing red car taillights, a rowdy crowd whispering and crying.

Rong Jian looked down on all this, he felt very light, as if he was floating in mid-air, and would be blown away by the wind at any time.

His past floated up around him one by one like a revolving lantern, but suddenly stopped in an instant.

Didn't he fall asleep, but died?

Rong JIan thought abruptly.

When he realized this fact, everything around him suddenly disappeared, and he drifted to another place.Lowering his head and passing through layers of curtains, Rong JIan saw a familiar yet unfamiliar face.

who is thisIs it yourself?

"Your Highness."

There was a sound coming from a distant place, Rong Jian was startled, his body suddenly became very heavy, he woke up from his sleep, got up a bit at a loss, and lifted the curtain in front of him.

When Aunt Zhou approached, she saw Rong JIan like this.

The princess propped up her arms, and the clothes on her body were slightly spread out without any modification. It can be seen that she has an obvious boyish figure.Today is a rare fine weather, the sun is warm, shining on the edge of the bed through the thin window paper, making Rong Jian's snow-white profile almost transparent.

Aunt Zhou suddenly had the illusion that the person in front of her was about to disappear, her heart was beating wildly, and she tried to say: "Your Highness, today I am going to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, do you remember?"

Rong Jian seemed to be still confused, he turned his head and saw the thing on the table——the shell eyebrow pencil, and his consciousness finally returned slowly.

He has been in the book "The Evil Seed" for several months.

Rong Jian raised his arms to cover the sunlight in front of his eyes. He originally liked such warm things, but for some reason he felt inexplicably dazzling at this moment. He smiled slightly and said to Aunt Zhou: "Remember. It's time to get up."

An hour later, Rong Jian approached the Hall of Compassion and Peace.

Nanny Chen led Rong Jian to the inner room, this time he didn't see Empress Dowager, the two talked through the curtain.

After what happened last time, the Empress Dowager seems to really hate Rong JIan, she used to ask him to come to the Hall of Compassion and Ning to copy the scriptures, but now she assigns Mother Chen to the Hall of Changle to embarrass him.

But what said was all clichéd things, Buddhist scriptures, Buddhist rituals, kneeling and praying, and incense made by Zhu Quan.

At the end, Empress Dowager did not forget to knock on Rong Jian: "You are getting older now, and you have big ideas. But no matter what you think or do, you must know that this dynasty governs the world with loyalty and filial piety. In ancient times, emperors have to do it for their own sake.Mother is wearing colorful clothes to entertain relatives, and Aijia is still alive."

Rong Jian was drowsy at first, but was awakened by the last words, and felt that Empress Dowager's idea was really unusual.She loathes herself so much, the relationship between the two of them has reached such a point, and she still wants to let herself go to Huguo Temple to pray for her, so she is not afraid to cast a spell on the Bodhisattva.

But Rong Jian didn't believe in this at first, he neither planned to pray for blessings nor to curse.

Having seen the Empress Dowager, Rong Jian didn't go back to the Changle Hall, but found a place to summon the commander of the guards who was traveling this time.

The princess lived in the deep palace for a long time, and since Rong Shihuai left, she never stepped out of the Taiping Palace.This trip out of the palace is the first time in more than ten years.But inside and outside the palace, the people of several parties didn't trust each other, they were afraid that something would go wrong on the way out of the palace, the princess would be wronged, and the government would be in chaos, so more than a hundred guards were appointed to accompany them.There are imperial guards walking in front of the emperor's imperial court, military guards who have been transferred, and Jin Yiwei. Many people in total need to discuss a charter, when to leave, what route to take, and when to return.sue.

In fact, there was no need for Rong JIan to come and listen to such a matter, he had never even stepped out of the palace gate, so it was impossible to arrange better than these military officers who had been traveling outside all year round.But power is such a thing. Once someone possesses it but does not exercise it, allowing subordinates to act freely, it will lead to the loss of power.

Human nature is like this.

During the course of the lecture, Mr. Qi once mentioned such a technique of imperial servants. Rong Jian thought about it after listening to it. He is not interested in power, but at least he can’t lose any of the things he holds in his hands until he can leave the deep palace.Things are done, but work is still needed.

As soon as Rong Jian entered the door, he saw three people waiting in the room. From left to right, he only knew Jin Yiwei Tongzhi Zhang Sanchuan, and the other two were Duyu Hou Qin Shuihuai and Hujing Xiaowei Han Jin.

Qin Shuihuai and Han Jin also met Rong Jian for the first time, and when they saw the long princess, they all saluted.

Rong Jian asked the three of them to sit down politely, and asked in a gentle voice, "Have you discussed it, my lords?"

Although Rong Jian's status is distinguished and extraordinary, but for such a trivial matter, they don't need them to personally formulate the route, so the three of them just talked a few words before discussing the matter.

Rong Jian is a bit of a road idiot in modern times, relying on the map to remind him where to turn. In ancient times, the map is even more ignorant, and he does not hide his ignorance, and asks bluntly: "How does this road go?"

Qin Shuihuai's eloquence is the best, so let him explain: "Three days later, at Chenshi, the princess set off. The carriage passed Jialing Road, reached the main road of Longxi, and then went to Baiyun Trail in the suburbs of Beijing. Jialing Road is close to the Taiping Palace, and there are not many people.But Longxi Road is very complicated, there is an endless stream of pedestrians, and there may be people with evil intentions. Lord Yixu of Shangjing Prefecture has urged the yamen to close the street on the same day, and no pedestrians are allowed to pass through. Only His Highness can pass through before reopening.”

Rong JIan: "?"

His thought was that fortunately he came today and had someone explain it to him.Otherwise, he would have to close the main road for an hour or two when he went out. With such a big battle, Rong Jian felt that he couldn't bear it and was afraid of losing his life.

So he said: "There is no need to seal the road."

Qin Shuihuai didn't expect him to open so suddenly, he hesitated and said: "There are too many people coming and going, and it is difficult to check the identities of the people around. His Highness's guard of honor will probably block the place, and the road will not be closed."

Rong Jian thought for a while, and then asked: "Then there is no other path to detour?"

Qin Shuihuai was still puzzled: "Does Your Highness think there is something wrong? If it's a trail, I'm afraid that the bandits will hide in the deep forest and be caught off guard for a while..."

Rong Jian let out a soft "Oh" and interrupted him: "This is not okay, and that is not okay, should I inform Bengong about the trip or discuss it with Bengong?"

The smile on Qin Shuihuai's face froze: "I don't dare to be in a lowly position, but the princess is precious, and no mistakes are allowed."

The long princess looked indifferent, she just closed her eyes, and said slowly: "In the capital, the law and order are strict, and the palace is going out, protected by more than a hundred guards, and even walking a remote path will be in danger. That's really...…Too underestimated the capabilities of the soldiers.”

In fact, this look, Rong Jian learned from Akeno.When he first started tutoring, if Akino hadn't deliberately kept gentle, he would have been like this, not harsh, but frightening, especially for illiterate classmates with a guilty conscience.

And this appearance, as expected, can also bluff others. It is more difficult to fathom than being furious.

Qin Shuihuai wanted to answer again, but Zhang Sanchuan said: "What Your Highness said is very true, but the small road is not as flat as the main road, so it may be bumpy."

Rong Jian said: "It's rare to make a trip to the door, and the occasional bump is not a big deal."

At this point, Qin Shuihuai didn't say any more, just obeyed.However, I feel that the long princess Rong JIan is very different from the imagined person who has lived in a boudoir for a long time.Most people deal with things they don't understand, either let them go, or mess around.However, like the long princess, after listening carefully first, she can still have her own ideas, but few argue with reason.

He really didn't want to take the small road because he thought the small road was troublesome, and he wanted to walk on the wide avenue more conveniently, not because of bandits.If Fei Jinyi proposed, he would never say anything, and immediately re-plan the route.

He just felt that the long princess wasn't worth doing, or that he wouldn't be punished if he didn't do it, so he made up a few more sentences. It wasn't until Zhang Tongzhi of Jin Yiwei stood up that he felt that he had overstepped.

The long princess held the teacup, her voice was still gentle, and she just said: "Master Qin's explanation is quite detailed and easy to understand, I should thank you sir."

Qin Shuihuai hurriedly said, "I dare not."

If you want to take the trail, the matter of not closing the road has been settled. Qin Shuihuai and Han Jin said that they had other important tasks, so they all resigned. Only Zhang Sanchuan stayed for a while.

Zhang Sanchuan saw that the long princess put down the teacup, and his lips were not wet at all. He whispered softly, "I don't worry about others. If I go out of the palace, my wealth and life depend on my fellow acquaintances."

He knelt on one knee and said: "Don't dare, I am entrusted by the emperor, it is a matter of loyalty to the emperor."

It wasn't until Zhang Sanchuan also went out that Rong Jian drank the cold tea in one gulp. He didn't care about the disappearing saliva, but thought very easily that he was going out of the palace!

No, he was released from prison!

The days waiting to be released from prison are always happy and difficult, and even Mr. Qi can tell that Rong is in a very good mood these few days.But he is not the kind of old-fashioned gentleman, and he does not allow Rong Jian to have the slightest interest in things other than study. Instead, he talked to him about many delicious places in Capital. For example, the desserts in Taohuafang are the best.The ones from Jiangnan are sweet enough. The mutton wontons from Baitouqiao Qiaotou family are also good. The skin is thin and the stuffing is thick. The mutton soup is also very delicious, which is suitable for this season.

Rong Jian was fascinated after hearing this, and his life felt like years. After all, he is just a modern person who has never seen his vision. He came to ancient times and wandered around the Taiping Palace for so long. He really wanted to go out and have a look.

On the night before leaving the palace, Rong Jian counted his things again, feeling that everything was ready, and planned to go to bed early, lest Si Fu suddenly knock on the door and enter the bedroom tomorrow when he is not energetic.

Rong Jian yawned and asked, "What's wrong?"

Si Fu said: "Your Highness, just now the guards from the guard came to tell the Ming guard that he was not feeling well, and he would not be able to accompany him when he left the palace tomorrow."

Rong Jian was taken aback.In "The Evil Seed", Akino was hit by arrows on the battlefield, and his arm was broken because of the betrayal of a traitor. There are countless such things, and Akino has never delayed his work because of this.

So if Akino had to complain overnight that he couldn't leave the palace, was it because of how sick he was that he couldn't get up?

Rong Jian thought about it for a long time, so long that Si Fu thought the princess would have no orders, and when he was about to leave, Rong Jian suddenly said: "I... I want to visit him..."

The main gate of Changle Palace has been keyed, going out at this time will definitely alarm the whole palace, and there will be a lot of discussions about Rong Jian's whereabouts.

Si Fu was quite clever, and said in a low voice: "There is still a small door, if there is something urgent, or if you give the guards some silver taels, you can pass through."

Rong JIan's eyes lit up, he thought for a moment, and told Si Fu: "Then you ask Ling Song for a palace maid's clothes, just tell me that the Palace needs something."

Ling Song is tall among women, and Rong Jian is thin, barely able to wear her clothes.Besides, Rong Jian is not familiar with other court ladies, only Ling Song can trust her.

Now Si Fu regretted it, and he said with a bitter face: "If Aunt Zhou finds out that I have done such a thing, the slave must be sent out."

But that being said, Si Fu didn't delay at all, and tiptoed out the door to find Ling Song.

During this time Aunt Zhou also came in, Rong Jian said that she was tired, she was planning to go to bed early today, Aunt Zhou also said that she was going to leave the palace tomorrow, she was going back and forth, she was probably very tired.

After a while, Si Fu really sneaked in, but his hands were empty, and there was someone behind him.

It's Ling Song.

After nightfall, Ling Song was looking over the accounts, but Si Fu suddenly came to ask her to borrow clothes.Being in the palace, one cannot easily borrow a single stitch or thread, lest it be used by others, let alone such things as clothes.But the person who came was Sifu, if he hadn't gone crazy and lost his sense of propriety, then there was only one possibility, the one who wanted to borrow the clothes was the long princess.

No matter how clever and clever Si Fu was, he was not as clever as Ling Song, so he could only beg for mercy, but Rong Jian ordered him not to say anything casually, so he agreed to bring her to the bedroom.

Rong Jian sighed, and told Ling Song about his plan.

Unexpectedly, Ling Song did not stop Rong Jian's decision, but calmly said: "It is already late at night, and the guards will not check carefully. Your Highness is holding my waist card, wearing my trousers, and then takingA note, even if you meet someone on the road, it is enough to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get the things you need to go out of the palace tomorrow."

As she said so, she stepped forward, changed Rong Jian's clothes, combed her hair a little, and continued: "Your Highness, don't worry. I'll just stay here. If Aunt Zhou comes in, I can also cover up one or two things.".”

When Rong Jian went out late at night, the first difficulty was how to get out, and then if Aunt Zhou found out, she would be very anxious and even startled the guards.He originally planned to leave a note to let Aunt Zhou calm down temporarily, but now he has Ling Song to help him deal with it.

She is really capable, arranged everything properly, Rong Jian heaved a sigh of relief: "Good Ling Song, thank you very much."

Ling Song also smiled: "Your Highness must be careful when you are outside. If you don't come back in an hour, I will be in a hurry."

Just like that, Rong Jian changed into a slightly flimsy beanie, decorated with some head flowers commonly used by court ladies, and went out with Si Fu.

Si Fu is very clever outside, not only do the money, but also flattering words, and lies easily, so that the guards didn't pay much attention, so they let Si Fu lead Rong JIan out.

The road is also very quiet.They were lucky, they didn't meet the guards watching the night, and they arrived in front of the small courtyard where Ming Ye lived.

It's not the first time Si Fu has come here, but every time he comes, he always says, "This place is too remote, it's almost like a cold palace."

Rong Jian pushed the door open and went in, walked to Ming Ye's house in two or three steps, handed the lantern to Si Fu, and whispered: "He is sick, and there is no light inside, maybe he is asleep, there are too many people, so I am afraid to wake him upYes. I'll go in and have a look alone, you wait outside for a while."

Si Fu didn't respond: "That slave should blow out the lantern, don't let other people see the light and notice something is wrong. I'll just wait outside for His Highness."

The long princess thanked him gently as usual, gently pushed open the unlocked door, and walked in.

Si Fu thought it was nothing, and rubbed his hands in the cold wind.

After a brief silence, he heard a fall and the princess's suppressed exclamation. Si Fu was so frightened that he couldn't hold the lamp steadily in his hand, and wanted to rush inside.

"Si Fu."

The princess said: "Si Fu, you should go back first. Just say that I am suddenly unwell and cannot go out tomorrow. Let Aunt Zhou and Nanny Chen tell you that it is disrespectful to the Bodhisattva to pray to the Buddha when you are unwell. Please Empress Dowager."Forgive me, ma'am."

Si Fu said nervously: "Your Highness, let me go in together, the servant is really worried."

The princess's voice was very soft, mixed with rapid gasps: "Si Fu, will the Ming guards hurt me? Go back, this is what I entrusted to you."

The sound of Si Fu's footsteps seemed to gradually fade away, Rong Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief.

His neck was strangled by someone, the man's hands were very cold, and the palms were slightly callused, it seemed that he didn't use much strength, but Rong Jian couldn't even struggle, so he could only be forced to lie on his back on the narrow bed.

Rong JIan wore a maid's gown on the outside, but the skirt inside was unchanged. It was a very complicated style, layered on top of each other, pouring down like a double-petaled camellia in full bloom, so out of place in this gloomy and cramped place.

His voice trembled violently, but he wasn't afraid, he just seemed to be panting too quickly: "It's me. Mingye, it's me."

Akeno's eyes were closed, and his fingers casually rested on the pulse of the man's neck. With a little force, the intruder would disappear without a sound.

He said: "I can smell the sweet-scented osmanthus on His Highness's body. It's very sweet."

Rong JIan is like a fragile and beautiful butterfly, falling into a spider's web in haste.

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Poor to see being bullied qwq