Ancient short stories ‖ There are people in the depths of white clouds.

Last night, it was the wedding night of Miss He Fu's fourth wife, Zizhen.

Along the way, the sedan chair bumped, the rockhopper bead curtain on her head swayed, and the deer in Zizhen's heart also ran and jumped.

Finally, he bowed to the church and entered the bridal chamber.

He Zizhen quietly recalled under Xipa, and couldn't help laughing at the whispers that the nurse who had served her for many years said to her before boarding the sedan chair.

The wet nurse said it would turn red and hurt to tears.

The wet nurse also said never to be petty.

How can a wet nurse know so much if she has never been married in her life? Ha ha.

However, He Zizhen's heart inevitably gave birth to the idea of expecting and fearing the wedding night.

Xi Niang happily ran to the bed, smashed several plates of red dates, peanuts, longan and lotus seeds, and said, "Miss has a baby!" "

My dear girl also answered in May. Miss, give birth to your son early!

He Zizhen was overjoyed. It is a long-awaited boudoir dream to marry Kang. Of course, we should give him a few children, such as a son and a daughter.

The night is getting dignified, the wedding candles are about to burn out, and the people who carry Xipa have not yet appeared. It may be urgent, miss. I'll find him! He Zizhen whispered, don't go, he will come.

The first time I met Kang was in the spring when I was sixteen. The kite was hanging on the top of the tree, and several maids were at a loss. I saw the young lady climbing up with a thick branch, slipped and fell, and everyone was sweating and terrified. Nephrite is warm and fragrant, and Kang Zhengman embraces it. If that man smiles in the spring sunshine, he is bright, handsome and not dazzling. The woman smiled and blushed.

Dad sent someone to inquire about the man.

Who comes back to report in detail? Dad's face changed after hearing this. Don't see this person again!

Mother said, He Zizhen, you are dead.

He Zizhen didn't speak, his face was bloodless, as white as a veil in a boudoir. There are countless men in the world, but he reminds her of the eternal cycle of interdependence, and she is unwilling to accept the endless regrets he will leave her.

Finally, He Zizhen said, I am willing to be a mistress.

Dad flew into a rage, smashed the teacup in his hand and left.

Niang stared at He Zizhen, you are so ignorant!

Not sensible? Just because you know what love is, you will be unwilling, stubborn and firm.

He Zizhen refused to eat, only drank a little water to maintain her consciousness and memories of Kang Zheng under the spring tree.

The whole He Fu was full of helpless sighs, and the elders persuaded the elder brothers and sisters to persuade them. People said it was a pity, but He Zizhen turned a deaf ear.

My mother was distressed and didn't insist, so she advised my father to say yes and think it was appropriate.

Dad said with tears in his eyes, how can I give up my dim eyes in the Song family?

Mother went to the Song government herself. Mei's entourage went and returned, smiling. Miss, get your wedding dress ready!

He Zizhen hurriedly asked, what did they say?

I'll tell you when the food is served in May!

Ghost girl, you are quick to say!

It took hundreds of years to marry our young lady, and Song Guzhu's wife smiled from ear to ear!

Where is Kang?

Master Song is not here, and his wealthy family has come out to see guests. She is very dignified and has no bitter face.

Zizhen was surprised. What did she say?

She said she couldn't be wronged, and she wanted to be her first wife.

It is rare for her to be so generous. He Zizhen was relieved.

It's not just her stomach that doesn't live up to expectations. Girls privately say that she is a chicken that has not laid eggs for three years!

He Zizhen poked May on the forehead. Ghost girl, did you learn to gossip when you went to the Song family?

The wedding is scheduled for the first month of the second year.

The sky was a fish-belly grey, and the moon turned into a light gray shadow. He's not coming.

He Zizhen held up Hippa, and tears ran down her pink cheeks. In this new house with red candles, only Mei, who was sleeping at the table, accompanied her with a slight gasp.

Is she wrong?

What he used to greet her was the loneliness and sadness on the wedding night.

It turned out that he didn't want her.

2, moths to the fire

On the second day of marriage, He Zizhen visited her in-laws and deliberately painted pink rouge to cover up her insomnia. The new wife is generous and smart, and her in-laws are delighted.

Master Song raised his pen and waved four words: Good family.

May took the message cheerfully, and I will hang the master's words to our Xianyue Park!

When I was happy, my mother-in-law whispered, is Kang Zheng good to you? He Zizhen blushed and smiled.

After returning to her room, Mei stepped forward uneasily. Miss, Mary came and took the white cloth.

It's a piece of cloth that He Zizhen hid under the wedding bed. Still can't hide.

My mother-in-law came that night, crying, and even said that you suffered, you are so sorry.

He Zizhen took her hand. Don't be sad. I'm not bitter. The whole family is very kind to me.

Only Kang Zheng, he ... Alas! The mother-in-law sighed helplessly.

The sigh entered He Zizhen's ear, and gradually fell to the apex of her heart. It melted and was more bitter than Coptis chinensis.

He Zizhen sat in front of the carved bronze mirror and took off the floral beads and dragonfly hairpin that May gave her.

The woman in the mirror is like a waterfall, and her skin is better than snow.

Did you sleep well last night?

He Zizhen looked back gently. In the twilight, Kang Zheng stood by the door, with a piece of green jade hanging on his white clothes and proud beauty hanging on his indifferent face.

Not bad. He Zizhen smiled at him.

A ray of surprised light flashed in his eyes and instantly calmed down. Have you ever seen a moth put out a fire?

May was surprised. How could he be like this?

Do you believe that water droplets will wear away? Zi Zhen smiled and asked back.

He stopped talking, smiled suspiciously, and then turned to leave.

He Zizhen watched him walk through the cloister and out of luna park, but his back disappeared in his eyes, suddenly forming a thick layer of water mist.

3. Here he comes.

The window is deeper and more exposed, so it is difficult to send leisure in the window.

Such a lonely day, a few days like tears.

Finally, on the night when the full moon began to disappear, Kang Zheng walked into Luna Park for the second time.

He Zizhen happily asked May to make tremella bean porridge.

In May, I heard a girl in Lengtianyuan say that the young master likes this porridge best, and the housewives in that garden often make snacks for him.

Just standing at the window without words, just looking at the half moon, the cold moonlight enveloped his whole body, making people afraid to touch it, for fear that it would freeze when touched.

I really thought I was thin and a little haggard.

Bilong is ill. He suddenly spoke, and his voice seemed to come from deep underground, dull and humid.

When did you get sick?

On the day I married you, she vomited blood, but she wouldn't tell me.

After a short silence, he added, I know she is very sad.

He Zizhen stood there. I have never seen Bilong since I married in the Song Dynasty. It's strange and hard to talk. It's a no-no to mention Pyron to her from top to bottom. It turned out that Bilong was very ill, which was caused by me.

When He Zizhen woke up, he stood in front of her and looked at her tearful face slightly puzzled.

Kang Zheng, mom forced you to come here?

He didn't speak, but he still stared at her.

He Zizhen smiled. Mom will know that you have been here. Go home. Bilong must be waiting for you.

Kang Zheng doesn't understand why this woman who lives alone in front of her has no complaints and is very calm. He grabbed her by the shoulder and asked, what kind of woman are you?

Like you said, it's like a moth to a fire, only ...

Just what?

I want to stop when I am near the fire.

I let you down.

I don't blame you, but I am too persistent. Why don't we be bosom friends?

With the most reluctant words in my life, I got Kang Zheng's brisk smile after the heavy stone fell to the ground, and He Zizhen had no regrets.

4. I saw Bilong at first sight

Follow Kang Zheng to the cold garden.

In the yard, in the sunshine, the woman with the apricot shirt leaned on the carved rattan chair and saw two people coming in by the door. The girl gently lifted herself up and whispered with a smile, He Zizhen, you are here!

Purple zhen dim and smile back.

I finally know what kind of woman will make Kang Zheng rock solid. There must be only Bilong in this world.

Bilong is beautiful. Beautiful and elegant, delicate and fragile.

At the beginning, how could you snatch love from her so willfully?

Bilong seemed to see through all He Zizhen's thoughts, and came to hold her hand and said, You know, nobody is wrong, and love in the world is not something we can expect.

On the way back to luna Park, the cheerful cries of several geese provoked He Zizhen to look up. They fly freely in the sky without worrying about whether the hunter raised his bow and arrow. Such a pure and carefree state of mind really makes He Zizhen yearn for it. Before falling in love with Kang Zheng, wasn't she?

Where are you going? He Zizhen fell into a fog of confusion.

He vowed to be with Bilong for life.

If she stays at the Song family, she will be lonely. What does she think of such a situation?

Xiang Kang is about to get a divorce certificate? If abandoned by her husband's family, it will be an urban storm, which will make parents angry and ashamed.

Pushing open the hollow wooden door, my mother-in-law is already sitting in the room. When she saw He Zizhen coming back, she asked, How did Bilong treat you?

Don't worry, my sister is no stranger to me. She has thought everything through and made a green jujube and lotus seed cake herself!

I have always said that Bilong is a virtuous daughter-in-law, yes! By the way, I asked my girl to make ginseng chicken soup for you. Kang Zheng is always with you these days. You are so nutritious! My parents are looking forward to having grandchildren!

Mrs. Song said that the clouds were rising, but He Zizhen's heart was overcast. Kang Zheng, how do you want me to explain to my in-laws

5, even heartache.

Mary came to Luna Park.

Mary used to be Lady Song's boudoir maid. When she got married, she married her. I have been loyal for many years and helped her manage all the chores of the Song government. Later, she was promoted to housekeeper, and she was even more meticulous. The maids were afraid of her and hated her. They secretly spat at her and called her an "old dog".

May is very angry. Miss, although Mary said she would wait on you, she doesn't know how to keep an eye on you and your children! This old dog!

He Zizhen sat quietly by the bed, thinking that it might be difficult to move in the future.

That night, Kang Zheng came with a woven bamboo basket. When he met He Zizhen, he said Bilong made Dongting turtle soup and told you to eat it while it was hot!

He Zizhen was busy making faces, for fear that he had said something to make Mary hear the clue.

Kang Zheng found Mary standing by the door, looking at him respectfully.

What are you doing here?

My wife told me to come to this garden, saying that the new housewife was born with a delicate spirit and was afraid that the maid would not serve her well.

Kang Zheng's face is getting darker and darker. He must be angry. He Zizhen stepped forward and took the bamboo basket, holding Kang Zheng's hand angrily. Today, people are not allowed to eat that room. They cook their own pork liver porridge and wait for you to come back!

If so, He Zizhen almost laughed when Kang Zheng first saw it. She looks like a kannika nimtragol who has eaten all the vinegar. Kang Zheng said, and gently smoothed the messy hair on the woman's forehead and covered it behind her ears. You, you have a big pinhole!

Bang. He Zizhen knocked off his hand, and people worked hard for three hours of porridge, only complaining in the end!

The lady worked hard, and Xiaosheng admitted her mistake. She said, pulling He Zizhen into her arms, her eyes full of unquestionable love.

The young couple's cotton flirting really made Mary blush and dragged her out in a hurry in May. I went out, but I didn't leave. I looked carefully under the door for fear of missing anything unusual. My adults and ladies are worried about my grandson!

May shouted to her, "Mary, why are you still standing outside the door?" ?

Li Ma gave Mei a hard stare and walked away.

Less than half an hour later, a shadow appeared at the window.

Kang Zheng sighed in a low voice, and they pushed me again.

He Zizhen was stunned. Yes, he was forced to marry her, and now ...

Kang Zheng, divorce me. When the words came out, my heart was broken.

How many words do you have to say to shock me? Kang Zheng stared at the woman who was determined to give up everything for him, and her heart ached like a needle.

Divorce with you will ruin you!

We have no choice.

Yes!

Step 6 share a bed

Kang Zheng no longer lives in the study, sleeping in his wedding bed for the first time.

On the big bed carved with jade brocade quilt, the woman gently untied Luo Shang, the ice muscle was frozen, and the man spread the curtain to cover the infinite spring scenery and Mary's eyes outside the window.

He Zizhen looked at the man in the same bed. He is still as warm and handsome as Chunyang, and the deer lost on their wedding night came back, running and jumping.

Kang Zheng told many stories of the past.

When I was three years old, I was engaged to Bilong.

My six-year-old father asked her husband to teach him poetry. He was naughty and dumped the old gentleman with sparse beard, and his ass was swollen by his father.

At the age of fifteen, my second cousin went to distant England to study, but my father restrained his eagerness. He hid in the haystack of the pasture and cried his eyes red.

In the autumn of eighteen years, I finally betrayed my father and did something I will never regret. I married Bilong. Bilong was originally the daughter of the official family, but she was hired by the Song family, a family friend, when she was still in her mother's womb. Later, her father and uncle were defeated in the battle of officialdom, and her uncle died with a grudge. Her father resigned and went home, moping and sighing, and the situation went from bad to worse. Bilong has reached marriageable age, but Song Taizu has been slow to mention that marriage is to break the contract, but it is.

At the age of 2 1, she was forced to marry He Zizhen. ...

The heavy bondage of the hall and the deep courtyard is exhausting.

How can she not understand his feelings?

I have always liked a poem: the stone path of Hanshan is far away, and there are people in the depths of white clouds. I often think what a free life this is. Deep in the clouds, men plow, women weave, and smoke billows.

Kang Zheng looked at He Zizhen with ecstasy. The moonlight was cold and the stars were like ice, but she was like a gentle flowing stream, which filled people with peace.

7. Fear of happiness

On a cold day, the sound of the piano fills the air in the garden, with a pair of delicate hands and a piece of Xijiang bright moon.

Kang Zheng likes listening to this song. Once upon a time, he leaned against the window and listened for hours. When Bilong is tired, he can't bear to stop playing. They just stared at each other deeply in the sound of the piano for fear of losing each other.

How many days has Kang Zheng not returned to this garden? Alas!

The young girl Trilo came into the room and whispered a few words in Bilong's ear.

Bilong stopped playing the violin and looked out of the window. Time froze for a moment, then she put on a pink dress, painted it with thin powder and faded. Let's leave now.

He Zizhen was lying in bed, pale.

When I was having lunch, I suddenly felt dizzy and my eyes were dark.

Kang Zheng invited a doctor. After that, my in-laws were so happy that even my parents came. When they were happy, they all agreed to their name, Ye Cheng, and waited for many years to pass on this huge family business without breaking the incense.

After being quiet, He Zizhen felt as if his insides were stuck together, so he wanted to cry and screamed hysterically.

Mei suddenly shouted at the door, housewife, you're here!

Pink Bilong came in, smiling and whispering, which made people feel like a spring breeze.

Kang Zheng must be very happy to wait so long to get this little life. Bilong stretched out his hand and stroked He Zizhen's stomach, and his eyes were full of clear emotions.

He Zizhen spoke, tightened the hand of Bilong, the corners of her mouth moved slightly, stopped instantly, and turned into a smile.

8. Lock

Off the card shark, Kang Zheng mixed feelings.

Parents will no longer sigh and complain about Bilong, and will no longer put pressure on him in Zizhen, which is happy; However, since then, the Song family's deep curtilage compound, the high hall longing for Sun, and him have all become invisible locks, locking up the beautiful Zizhen, all the dreams and tears in her boudoir, and locking her up for a lifetime. This makes Kang Zheng deeply worried.

In the sunset glow, Kang Zheng returned to Lengyang Garden. He hasn't been back for many days. The leaves in the small courtyard are yellow and sparsely paved on the bluestone road. Kang is thinking, what kind of bitterness will Bilong's eyes add?

To Kang Zheng's surprise, Bilong made soup and exquisite cakes, and looked at him tenderly as before. I know you will come back today.

Bilong, my Bilong. Kang Zheng is heartbroken. He is really a cold and vicious lock, which has rusted and locked two women.

Hold veron in your arms. I have a lot to say to you.

9, safflower

He Fu sent someone to send a can of cosmos honey, which is extremely precious. Only concubines with dragon seeds in the emperor's harem can drink it. Contains gentian juice and orange petals, which has the miraculous effect of protecting the fetus, refreshing and caring skin. This master, he really works miracles.

Mother-in-law personally mixed a cup of honey juice for He Zizhen, and smiled and watched her finish it before leaving contentedly.

I picked up a cup full of May honey and smelled it. Oh, it smells good. It's really the best honey from my master!

Zi Zhendao, you are getting sweeter and sweeter!

But, miss, the effect of this honey ...

Never mind, I thought it was refreshing!

At noon, Kang Zheng came, holding a big stack of books. As soon as he entered the door, he called He Zizhen. I have found all the books you want, enough for you to read!

I ran out to pick it up in May, and my son-in-law and young lady were having a rest with abdominal pain.

Kang Zheng gently lifted the veil, and the woman lying inside closed her eyes, gaunt, with fine sweat on her forehead and curled up slightly.

He Zizhen, are you sick?

The woman slowly opened her eyes. Oh, Kang Zheng, it's only a slight pain. I was about to get up when I said this, but Kang held her. Thank you for your hard work these days!

He Zizhen looked up and stared at Kang Zheng. For a long time, she whispered, if only it were true. Kang wry smile, is to avoid her eyes, his mood is very complicated at the moment.

He Zizhen suddenly felt desperate. She lay flat and her abdomen began to ache again. So advise Kang Zheng to spend some time with Bilong. She has been lonely for many days.

Kang Zheng was silent for a while. Then he asked, will you be lonely when I am away?

Before He Zizhen could answer, he went straight out.

In less than two hours, He Zizhen suffered from abdominal cramps. She struggled to call May. In May, she came in and saw the young lady sweating profusely. She was so scared that she began to cry and stumbled out to call someone.

The master and his wife hurried to see He Zizhen's painful heart-wrenching, and they were very distressed. What happened? What's going on here?

He Zizhen grabbed her mother-in-law's hand to wipe the sweat for her and called Kang Zheng intermittently. Her mother-in-law is in tears, so just bear it, son. Kang Zheng will see the doctor himself and will be back soon!

At half a column of incense time, Kang Zheng hurried in, followed by Bi Long and an old doctor with exquisite medical skills in the city.

Zheng picked up He Zizhen and whispered, He Zizhen, I'm coming.

Purple Jane opened her eyes and found herself lying on Kang Huaizhong, her lips moved to make any noise, but her stomach was a mass of paste and a salty liquid spit it out. Kang Zheng looked at the liquid palely. It was blood, dark red blood.

To everyone's surprise, the lady almost fainted.

Kang Zheng grabbed the card shark and asked, how could she vomit blood?

The old doctor carefully looked at the blood, began to feel Zizhen's pulse, and then pricked the acupoints on her back with a silver needle. The silver needle turned black when it was pulled out, and the doctor shook his head and sighed. This wealthy family is deeply poisoned!

Poisoning? Everyone was shocked.

The old doctor went on to say that the blood she vomited was dark red, and I had guessed it. Besides, her pulse condition is chaotic, and it seems that there is blood-gas countercurrent, and then the silver needle turns black as soon as it sticks to the acupoint, which is a sign of being poisoned. What can I eat today?

My wife is very busy. I mixed her a cup of honey this morning. Is there something wrong?

Can you have a look?

In May, I hurriedly brought the pot of cosmos honey. The doctor looked at the color and tasted it. This is a rare and excellent honey among the people, but it contains a lot of gentian juice. This kind of gentian is non-toxic, and it will be chronically poisoned if it meets safflower. In a few hours or longer, it will be toxic, and the rich family will be right in the middle!

Master Song couldn't believe that his daughter-in-law was pregnant, and everyone in the house was afraid of miscarriage. How can he give her red flowers?

Kang Zheng looked at everyone in the room and then asked May: What else did the young lady eat today?

I only ate a bowl of porridge. Miss has eaten very little recently.

Porridge?

It's tremella lotus seed porridge. Mrs. Bilong has cooked porridge by herself these days and sent it to someone.

Bilong! Kang Zheng stared at Bilong with unprecedented eyes. The woman in front of her, with a leisurely manner, whispered that He Zizhen was pregnant and recently lost her appetite, so I cooked some porridge for her every day.

At this moment, the old doctor spoke again. To tell you the truth, your wife is not pregnant.

Ah, Mrs. Song suddenly fainted, and the room was a mess. Master Song sat on the wisteria wooden chair and lamented repeatedly, what evil did this do?

Kang Zheng pulled Bilong out.

Two people stood in the yard, a few steps away. Bilong's face was as white as a sheet, with tears in his eyes. Kang Zheng looked at her almost piteously but desperately.

Is that you?

Bilong's tears came out. Kang Zheng, I didn't expect this.

Why did you do that? Is kang harsh voice asked.

I am bent on verifying whether she is happy or not. If not, safflower will have no effect on her.

You don't believe my explanation that day!

I really lost my mind. I thought you were bound to have feelings for Luna Park for a few days. Now I know I was wrong! No! Blue dragon was in tears and touched Kang Zheng's arm. Please forgive me!

Kang Zheng stepped back a few steps. His beloved wife was as gentle as water, and even an ant couldn't bear to hurt her. That's why she did such a cruel thing because of doubt?

Since then, they have separated.

10, Thrushcross

There is no medicine to solve. The old doctor said this after giving Zizhen an analgesic juice.

She won't die. Kang Zheng leaned his head against He Zizhen's chest. She really wants to give birth to a child for me, and she will not be willing to die.

After a long time, He Zizhen finally woke up, his face turned rosy and his eyes lit up, but his voice was a little weak. Kang Zheng, help me up. Kang Zheng happily helped her up. I knew you wouldn't leave.

May's inaction is both happy and sad. It's good to wake up, but will it be a dead end? Thought of here, she suddenly didn't know where the courage came from, pushing Kang Zheng to stumble. You make miss so miserable! She's in love with you, and she's desperate to marry you, but you left her alone in the bridal chamber, and she came to make a bunch of cynicism. She looks forward to your coming to Lacrimosa every day, but you make her pretend to be unhappy and attract others to poison her. ...

May, stop! He Zizhen tried her best to stop her. I know you love me dearly, but you have followed me since childhood. Don't you understand what I mean?

Miss! He killed you completely! May ran out screaming and crying

Kang Zheng was shocked by the words of his master and servant. He Zizhen's heart of forbearance and vigilance towards him was so deep that he dared not face up to it and deliberately ignored it. Now everything is in sight, and he can see it with his eyes closed.

He Zizhen called him. Can you do something for me?

Go!

Give me thrush.

I thought you were strong enough not to ask me for anything.

The bronze mirror reflected the woman's delicate face. Although her lips are purple and weak, it is more beautiful with black hair.

Gently raise your arm for the gaunt Iraqi man and draw a crescent-shaped eyebrow.

When the tree fell down that day, when you held me, I had the idea that I wanted you to paint your eyebrows all your life. After all, I waited, but time slipped away.

Kang Zheng, don't look away. Zizhen's poisoned mother fainted and the whole house was in chaos. Bilong gave him a heavy despair. He remained calm. At this moment, Zi Zhen's gentle words made his nose sour and big drops of tears fell down.

1 1, deep in white clouds

Kang Zheng's skirt is stained with large tracts of blood, just like azaleas blooming all over the mountains, dazzling red.

He Zizhen said that it's fate that moths put out the fire without pain.

Kang Zheng bowed his head and kissed her. Don't you believe that water droplets will wear away? Yes, the stone has penetrated.

He Zizhen held her breath with a peach-blossom smile in Kang Huaizhong.

Kang Zheng looked up at the horizon surrounded by green hills and clouds.

He Zizhen, I'll take you. I'll take you to a life where men plow and women weave cigarettes, and I'll paint your eyebrows all my life.

Holding an indifferent woman, the man walked through the doors in the front hall of the backyard and the heartbreaking detention of Bilong, and walked to the depths of the white clouds without looking back.

12, over

He Fu lost the apple of his eye, moved his family south and left the injured scene.

Mrs. Song died of an old illness.

Since then, Master Song has been locked in his study and hasn't been out all day.

In the cold weather, the garden is overgrown with weeds, windy and rainy, and no one cares.

Bilong faces the wall all day, sometimes crying and sometimes staring blankly, mumbling, how can this happen? Red flowers can't kill people. ...