This is a long-abandoned cold palace, located in the northwest corner of the palace, where few maids and eunuchs usually come and go. Even the Imperial Guards responsible for the security of the palace usually only patrol to the west gate and never set foot here.
At this moment, on the night of the Ghost Festival, in this desolate and somewhat gloomy courtyard, there is a faint light that flickers in and out, like a ghostly fire in the darkness.
A man in a black shirt was standing under the big tree in the courtyard, staring at the cluster of firelight in the dark shadows.
If you have any information and take a closer look, you will find that the man in black clothes is the former Great Chu State Master - Master Xiaoyao.
The night wind blew by, and the flames still burning on the ground trembled wildly and were almost extinguished. Xiaoyao squatted down and blocked the direction of the night wind with his body. He stared deeply into the flame, and the firelight illuminated his falcon-like eyes. In addition to the gloom in those eyes, there was also sadness that could not be hidden.
Xiaoyao grabbed a piece of paper foil and threw it into the flames, whispering softly: "Rong'er, today is the Ghost Festival again You are down there, do you miss me?"
"Our Shang'er is about to have an heir, and you will be a grandmother soon."
He remembered something, got up and took out the bundle that was leaning on the tree stump. He untied the baggage and saw how many clothes were neatly folded inside? The clothes are available in five colors, with exquisite fabrics and gorgeous patterns. Both the patterns and stitching contain ingenuity that is not common in Chu.
Xiaoyao took a long yew dress that was folded on top and threw the gorgeous robe into the fire. Watching the clothes being swallowed up by the flames bit by bit, she said quietly: "You used to envy those officials. The young lady can go shopping in beautiful Hangzhou embroidery. Now, I have brought you the best tribute. If you like it, just give me a dream and I will find it for you."
"Rong'er, you have been away from me for fifteen years. I didn't expect it to be so long. How can you bear it? How can you bear to leave me? Leave me." Unknowingly, tears filled his eyes, and the scene in front of him changed. Feeling hazy, Xiaoyao indulged in the memories of their interactions, leaving only deep murmurs.
The clothes were swallowed up by the flames, leaving only pungent ashes. Xiaoyao raised his eyes slightly, and his eyes suddenly became surly and fierce. He said in a sinister way: "Rong'er, I have avenged you. Soon, this The country no longer belongs to the Chu family."
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And in the side room a hundred steps away, Xia Ying, who had just experienced an intense romance, woke up from her sleepiness. She faintly heard some noises and immediately became alert. She shook her lover awake in her arms and whispered softly: "Dong'er, wake up, listen, what's the sound outside? Why do I hear someone crying?"
Dong'er, who was awakened by her, also listened carefully and confirmed that Xia Ying had heard it right. She looked up and saw the white gauze hanging upside down on the suspension beam, floating in the wind. She suddenly shivered and said tremblingly: "Sister Xia Ying, you Don't scare me, there won't be any ghosts."
Xia Ying was originally quite timid, but when she heard the sounds outside that sounded like crying but not crying, and sounds like laughing but not laughing, she couldn't help but feel a sense of fear in her heart.
She hurriedly stood up and put on her clothes, urging: "Dong'er, get dressed quickly, let's go quickly." After saying that, she hurriedly arranged her clothes with her hands and feet, making a little rustling sound in the silence.
The two tidied up, looked at each other, covered their mouths and moved carefully and gently. Xia Ying made a hissing motion against the closed door. Dong'er understood it and did not make a sound. Xia Ying moved and poked the window paper, only to see no one in the courtyard, only wisps of light smoke.
Xia Ying felt a sudden change in her heart, and was about to pull Dong'er to escape from the house, but suddenly a strong wind blew, making the windows creak. Their expressions changed suddenly, and they suddenly stood back to back.
Dong'er was horrified in her heart. Could it be that she really hit a ghost? This thought together made her hold her head in fear and tremble all over.
The door of the house suddenly opened, and a bright light flashed in.
¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡± Xia Ying exclaimed and fell softly to the ground, instantly out of breath. A bottle of incense burner flew from the air and hit Xia Ying's head, staining her entire forehead red and killing her.
Dong'er on the side was sprayed with Xia Ying's blood, and she was so frightened that she screamed: "There's a ghost." Then she fainted.
The next day, the guards who inspected each palace found two disheveled maids hugging each other. One was talking nonsense all the time, and the other was covered in blood and already dead.
This murder case in the cold palace immediately spread throughout the harem. Rumors about the cold palace being haunted spread everywhere, and all the palaces were too frightened to go out.
Fengyi Palace, the first of the six palaces, naturally heard the news that the Cold Palace was haunted.
??Luluo and Qingman are both maids of the Su Mansion. They have served Su Ruixue since childhood. When Su Ruixue became the queen of the middle palace, they entered the palace together.He has been seriously injured, but after all, he has practiced martial arts with the Ninth Princess since he was a child, and his body is still in good health. The house just needs more people to take care of it, and everything will go smoothly. What's more, isn't it me? With me in the capital, what are you worried about? "
With Jiang Chenyan's words, Lu Hang felt a little at ease. He forced a smile and said, "I hope so." He changed his topic and asked, "I wonder where Mr. Shu is, and whether he can reach Hangzhou smoothly."
Jiang Chenyan thought of the infinite resentment in Shu He's letter and couldn't help laughing: "The day before yesterday, I received a letter from him, saying that he had arrived in Xuancheng. According to this speed, he should be able to reach Hangzhou today and tomorrow. He also said, Someone followed him all the way from Chudu to Xuancheng, and he was very distressed."
Lu Hang was surprised: "Who? Is he following you?"
"The third princess of Qin." Jiang Chenyan said word by word.
Lu Hang was dumbfounded: "Huh? This, the third princess of Qin is too, too unrestrained."
"It's good. It's time for senior brother to get married." Jiang Chenyan raised his eyebrows and smiled, but there seemed to be a trace of confusion in his eyebrows.
"" Lu Hang remained silent and quietly looked at Jiang Chenyan's expression, feeling a little sad in his chest.
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