In the winter of the second year of Hongxi's reign in the Great Chu Dynasty.

It had just snowed at night, and the sky was still a bit gloomy, with a biting chill in the air. The servants of Prince Shun's Mansion were lazily cleaning the snow in the courtyard. Since the death of King Shun Ye Minshu, only the remaining remains of Prince Shun's Mansion

Yuxin, a young widow, has long been marginalized in the political circles of Dachu. Fortunately, the current emperor is a man who cherishes his reputation and feathers. He should give Prince Shun a few taels of silver, but it is just for face.

However, the noses of the servants are sharper than dogs. Who doesn't know that Prince Shun's Mansion is a place with no future? Those who are capable have already found new jobs through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, while those who are not capable can just work as a monk and work for a day, that's all.

In the main room, Yuxin got up early in the morning. She had already finished reciting a volume of the Lotus Sutra in the small Buddhist hall. The maids had placed a meal in the secondary room, and Luzhi helped her go there to eat.

Luzhi was worried about Yuxin and rushed back to serve her as soon as she was in confinement after giving birth.

Yuxin's breakfast was very simple, with a few kinds of porridge and a few side dishes. Luzhi helped her sit down and served her a bowl of eight-treasure porridge. Yuxin said with a smile: "There are no outsiders here, so you can sit down too."

Come use it with me!"

Luzhi said: "The slave is a slave, how can he be used together with the master? The young lady only needs to know in her heart that she is a good slave, but she cannot take the lead in messing up the hierarchy of status."

Yuxin did not force her, and said with a smile: "You, after getting married and having children, even your mouth has become much smarter. It seems that this woman still needs to find a good home!"

Luzhi sighed silently. Yuxin planned for her wholeheartedly and found a good family for her. The man was honest and kind, and his family was well-off. Her parents-in-law treated her like their own daughter. Her newborn son was also healthy and lively.

cute.

It's a pity that Yuxin has a noble birth and a noble character, so she has to become a widow at a young age. She is not yet twenty years old! In order to pass the boring time, Yuxin, who has never believed in ghosts and gods, began to study Buddhist scriptures. Every time Luzhi thought of

This makes me feel heartbroken.

After dinner, a steward came in and reported that Grandma Jiu from Baogaier Hutong had sent someone. Yuqing married a descendant of the Fan family two years ago. The second wife was not harsh in treating others, and now the second girl’s father-in-law

He is also the first minister of the court, so the second girl helped to arrange this marriage.

The Fan family is also a century-old family, with people serving as officials for generations. Although Mr. Fan is not a direct descendant of the Fan family, his family has spent all their money on his scientific examinations. Not to mention that the family is poor, but its foundation is very meager. Fortunately,

I finally got the title of Juren, and more importantly,

Mr. Fan has a good character and is good at reading. It is not impossible for him to be named a Jinshi or something in the future. It is just that he will not be a Jinshi. As a scholar, with the help of the second girl and his family, he can seek a seventh or eighth grade.

It is not difficult for a petty official to support his family.

So Yuqing was satisfied with the marriage. When she got married, the second wife gave Yuqing a generous dowry. After the two got married, Yuqing respected her parents-in-law and took care of everything inside and outside, and only taught her husband to study.

, although life is not very prosperous, it is going well. I was diagnosed with pregnancy a while ago. After calculating the time, it is time to give birth.

Yu Xin hurriedly called for the old lady to come in and answer the question. The old lady's surname was Li, and she was the roommate that Yu Qing brought to the Fan family when she got married. Mrs. Li's face was full of joy, and she came in and said: "Congratulations to the princess, congratulations to the princess! Let's

The young mistress has given birth! She has given birth to a son, weighing six pounds and six taels, white and fat. My husband, wife and uncle are all very happy!"

Yuxin was also happy for Sister Ninth after hearing this. "When did you give birth? Is my aunt in good health? Did the delivery go smoothly?"

"Okay! Okay!" Mrs. Li smiled from ear to ear, "At three o'clock last night, my maidservants were sent out by my aunt early this morning to bring the good news. My aunt is also doing well, mother and son are safe. The birth was also smooth, everyone said

The first pregnancy was difficult. Our aunt was born within four hours after entering the delivery room. They all say she is blessed and has a destiny that is suitable for both men and children!"

Yuxin asked a few more questions, and Granny Li answered them one by one. When she heard that everything was fine with Yuqing, Yuxin felt relieved and asked someone to reward Granny Li heavily and send her away.

Seeing that Yuxin was in a good mood, Luzhi also joined in and said, "You have a little nephew again. We have to think carefully about what kind of gift we should send to the young master when he has his third day." The widow is an unlucky person.

, Yuxin’s status meant that even if the sisters had a baby, she would not be able to congratulate her in person. Luzhi felt extremely sad as she spoke.

Yuxin didn't think as much as she did: "This time, let's send more locks, bracelets, anklets and other gold jewelry. Sister Ninth's life is not easy, so we can help if we can."

Luzhi said: "Miss is still thoughtful. I will follow her instructions." She thought the same way. Sending some gold to others is the icing on the cake, but giving it to Yuqing might be a timely help.

Thinking of something, Yuxin sighed and said: "Sister Seven and Sister Ninth have the best relationship. Sister Ninth is now a mother, but Sister Seven doesn't know it yet! When Sister Ninth got married, Sister Seven was detained in

In the palace, I was unable to attend the ninth sister's wedding. This time... I wonder how the seventh sister is doing now? I have been in the south for so long and I don't even want to write a letter!"

Luzhi quickly persuaded: "You don't know what Grandma Qi Gu is like. She is most cautious. She doesn't write to you because she is afraid of arousing the emperor's taboo and causing trouble for you! Now Prince Zhennan is flourishing in the southeast.

Grandma Qi Gu’s life must be very nourishing and comfortable, so don’t worry about it!”

Yuxin said, "I know, I'm just saying it!" Naturally, she didn't mean to resent Yulan.

The master and the servant discussed for a while. At this moment, someone from the concierge came to report that it was Master Ningtong from Ci'an Temple who sent a message to Yuxin, asking her to go to Ci'an Temple tomorrow to attend Master Ningtong's Dharma conference.

Yu Xin couldn't help but be a little surprised. Master Ning Tong is a famous mage in the capital. Yu Xin also went to Ci'an Temple to listen to his lectures. Ning Tong once praised Yu Xin for her wisdom. Yu Xin believed in Buddhism just to pass the time. To talk about faith

I really don't have much piety, so I don't take it seriously.

This time Ning Tong specially posted a message to invite her to come, which was a bit unexpected.

Yuxin was a little hesitant, but Luzhi was very supportive. Since leaving the palace, Yuxin has been closed to guests and refused to go out even once throughout the year. Luzhi is really afraid of boring her. It's nice to go to the temple to relax.

It couldn't be better.

Luzhi said: "Miss, you haven't gone out for more than half a year. Not everyone can receive Master Ningtong's post, so I just take this opportunity to go out and relax, why not. Besides, the young master's baptism ceremony

Isn't it a bit sincere to just send some gold? Why don't you go to the temple in person to pray for a safe talisman from the young master and ask Master Ningtong to consecrate it, then you can get the best of both worlds."

Only then did Yuxin agree.

On the second day, Luzhi asked someone to prepare the carriage early. After Yuxin had eaten, she took Luzhi and a few maids and went straight to Ci'an Temple.

Ci'an Temple is located at the foot of Niu'er Mountain. It is a very famous Buddhist temple in the capital and is very popular.

When Yuxin's carriage arrived at Ci'an Temple, she found that the temple was deserted today. The entire temple was deserted, and none of the pilgrims and believers who could be seen everywhere in the past were missing.

Yu Xin secretly wondered, Master Ningtong had already sent a Zhike monk to greet him. "Donor, please come here. Master has been waiting in the Zen temple for a long time."

Yuxin left the other maids and servants in the guest room, and followed Zhike Monk to the back hall with only Lvzhi.

In the meditation room, sandalwood scented the air, and Master Ningtong stood at the door with a kind face to greet him, "The donor is finally here! Please come in quickly! Please come in quickly!"

Master Ningtong is a distinguished monk. The interior of the Zen master's room is very simple and elegant, or rather simple. The smooth walls have no carvings, and the whole room is empty, not even any furniture. There are only a few futons placed under the north wall.

They were only in the outer room, and the door to the inner room was ajar. It seemed like it was Ning Tong's resting place.

Ning Tong sat down on one of the futons first, and then said to Yuxin: "Donor, please sit down!"

Yu Xin sat down suspiciously and asked: "Master, is this so-called Dharma gathering just for the two of us?" This is too strange!

Ning Tong smiled and said: "Of course we are not alone! An old friend of the donor wants to meet you. I just wonder if the donor is interested in meeting this old friend of yours?"

"Old friends from the past?" Yuxin was guessing who Ning Tong was talking about. A sound of footsteps came from the room, and the door was pushed open with a "squeak", and a majestic man with a huge hat walked out from inside.

The bamboo hat almost completely covered his face.

But Yuxin recognized him just from her figure and posture. "It's you?!" She couldn't hide her shock and stood up. "Why are you here!"

The man smiled brightly, showing two rows of white teeth: "Why can't I show up here?! Why, you don't welcome me as an old friend?"

Ning Tong over there had quietly stood up and said with a smile: "My mission has been completed, let's talk about it!" After saying that, without waiting for a reply, he strode out of the Zen room and carefully closed the door.

.

Yuxin had already recovered from the shock. She took a deep breath and said slowly: "How long have you been in the capital? Were you the one who arranged everything today?"

The man's voice was very gentle: "Including today, it's the fifth day! Ning Tong is my old friend. It's not convenient for me to go to Prince Shun's Mansion to see you, so I have to ask you out through him."

Yuxin didn't know what to say for a moment, so she had no choice but to find something to say: "There is no one else around now, please take off the hat!"

"Okay!" The man responded, and sure enough he took off his bamboo hat, revealing a heroic face.

Luzhi had been standing next to Yuxin. When she saw the man's face clearly, she couldn't help but exclaimed: "King of Guanzhong!"

Ye Minyu smiled and said, "It's me!" He pointed to the futon and said to the master and servant, "Please sit down! Old monk, this place is too simple, please bear with me." He quickly sat down on one of the futons first.

Until he sat down on the futon, Luzhi could not react from the shock. "Your Majesty, this is the capital. How could you come here? It's too dangerous here!"

Ye Minyu's eyes were glued to Yuxin's body and refused to leave for a moment. He said: "There are people here that I want to see day and night. If I don't come back, how can I see them?"

These words were very explicit. Yu Xin had always been upright and generous, and she couldn't help but blush slightly after hearing these words.

Luzhi's face was filled with ecstasy. She naturally knew that the young lady had never forgotten her love for Ye Minyu. "What do you mean..."

"Shut up!" Yuxin suddenly stopped drinking the green branches, and then turned to Ye Minyu and said: "The capital is too dangerous, Dongxi Factory and Jinyiwei are all-pervasive, you have a valuable status, and you are responsible for the safety of the entire northwest. How can you take risks with your own life? Or

Go back early!" There was still a hint of concern in his tone.

Ye Minyu looked at Yuxin steadily and said loudly: "I'm here to see you! You don't know!" He slowly lowered his eyelids, "Until now, I have never had a concubine, but in fact I have never forgotten you.

, I have been waiting for you! I also want to put the overall situation first and try my best to forget you, but after working hard for the past few years, I found that I simply can’t do it, so here I am! No matter what, I also

I want to see you again!"

Yuxin's heart was surging when she heard this, and her eyes were filled with tears, but she still resisted the tears from flowing out. Slowly but firmly she said: "Your Majesty, please be careful what you say! Don't forget that I am your sister-in-law.

!" Although I was very moved in my heart, I still gave this reason every time.

"But he has been dead for a long time! Although Da Chu does not encourage widows to remarry, he does not explicitly prohibit it. Now that I am not married and you are not married, as long as we are willing to each other, who can say anything?"

Yuxin smiled bitterly and said: "I am already a fallen flower, how can I be worthy of the prince?"

Ye Minyu's eyes were blazing: "In my opinion, you are ten times and a hundred times better than all the women in the world. You are the first woman I like. Don't you remember that during the draft, I personally handed over Yu Ruyi?"

In your hands, if the Queen Mother hadn't gone back on her promise, you would have become my princess! You wouldn't have to suffer so much over the years!"

Ye Minyu spoke very passionately, and Yuxin couldn't help but burst into tears.

Ye Minyu said slowly: "After experiencing so many things, I am no longer the young boy I used to be. This time I risked my life to see you, and it was after careful consideration. I know that if I send anyone here randomly, you will

I will never follow him back to the northwest! I have already lost my throne, and I don’t want to lose my beloved woman again! After so many years, I just want to know, do you still have me in your heart?"

"I...I..." Yuxin shed tears and wanted to say a rebuttal, but couldn't.
To be continued...