PNB Chapter 444 "Life" and "Alive"
Chapter 444 "Life" and "Alive"
During the day at Xiaoyang Palace, Shu He did nothing but eat and sleep. There was no pharmacy here, and no herbs for her to use. Finally, she was so bored that she went out for a walk.
The Xiaoyang Palace is vast, stretching as far as the eye can see. Its layout is meticulously planned, its architecture meticulously crafted, and its pavilions and terraces interwoven with one another. The ubiquitous white jade railings, polished blue marble floors, and intricately carved beams and stone carvings evoke a sense of opulence and luxury.
There were sounds of stringed instruments and men's laughter in the front yard.
No need to guess, it must be King Xiaoyang who is enjoying the peace and prosperity in front again...
"Yuezhen, does your prince always indulge in wine and money every day?"
Drinking every day, even the best body can't stand it, right?
Yuezhen followed her and replied with her head down, "Yes, ever since I can remember, the prince has lived like this."
"Uncle De said that the prince is ill and often feels pain, but as long as he drinks, the pain goes away. Therefore, the palace always has good wine ready for the prince whenever he needs it."
"Uncle De also said that the emperor sympathizes with the prince. Therefore, every time the palace offers a good wine as tribute, a portion is sent to the prince's mansion. He also rewards the prince with a dancer..."
Wine alone is definitely not enough. To liven up the atmosphere, there must be singing, dancing and beautiful women.
Haha, what is compassion?
The emperor wants Prince Xiaoyang to give up his power and become just a nominal prince who indulges in alcohol and sex, right?
"I heard that your prince had also fought on the battlefield and killed enemies before?"
This puzzled her. She had been in Kyoto for several months, but had never heard of King Xiaoyang's deeds.
This is somewhat unreasonable.
"That's natural!"
When Yuezhen talked about her own prince, her tone became a little higher, and her eyes were bright and full of admiration.
"Fifteen years ago, our prince was the renowned General Pingxi! Back then, the Qingzhu Kingdom repeatedly invaded Tianqi. It was our prince who went to the battlefield and beat Qingzhu Kingdom back again and again until they finally surrendered!"
"Miss, do you know Lansu, Kaihua, and Fangzhou in Western Xinjiang? They are the ones my prince brought back from Qingzhu Kingdom!"
Shu He nodded. He had indeed heard of those three places. It was said that they were cities that Qingzhu Kingdom ceded to Tianqi in exchange for peace.
Today, the three cities are connected to Qingzhu and trade with Qingzhu. They have developed very well in recent years.
"At that time, the prince was famous throughout the world, and was no less famous than Prince Li five years ago!"
Yuezhen continued to talk, as if she couldn't stop.
"Miss, do you know? Our prince was later crowned the King of Pingxi!"
"Ten years ago, during a war against the Northern Di, the prince was injured and could no longer fight. To prevent the prince from feeling sad when he recalled the past, the emperor issued an order forbidding the public from mentioning the prince's former glory."
"Finally, he was given a new title, 'Xiaoyang'."
"I think the Emperor must be sympathetic to our prince and hopes that he can live a carefree life in the future, so he changed the title to this, right?"
Shu He looked back at her, her face full of pride. She really felt that the emperor's move was for the sake of her prince.
However, perhaps only a few people know that changing titles is nothing more than "imperial power politics."
The most taboo thing for the person sitting in the highest position is to "become too successful and threaten the master."
Perhaps, the so-called injury was just an excuse for Baili Qingren to save his life?
In the center of the back garden, there is a small hill with a huge bluestone open-air platform on the top. Directly below the platform, there is a huge artificial lake.
From this position, the platform seems to be suspended in mid-air.
"What is that place? Can I go see it?"
Yuezhen glanced at the platform, a look of embarrassment on her face. "That's where the prince used to practice martial arts. It's been locked for many years. Maybe we can't go there..."
Shu He nodded, a look of loss on his face, and he also felt sad for Baili Qingren.
Seeing such a magnificent martial arts training platform in the mansion, I guess Baili Qingren is also a martial arts enthusiast.
It’s a pity that his living environment is destined to prevent him from having too much freedom.
At this moment, a light cough was heard behind the two of them.
Shu He turned around, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
The person who came was the one she had seen last night. He was the "Uncle De" that Yuezhen mentioned.
Shu He bowed respectfully to him, "Hello, old sir."
After all, how could she not respect someone who even Baili Moqing respectfully called "Uncle De"?
Yuezhen saw the person coming and quickly saluted, "Yuezhen greets Uncle De!"
Uncle De smiled and nodded at them, saying, "In this Xiaoyang Palace, you can go wherever you want!"
Yuezhen remained expressionless after hearing this, but she couldn't hide the shock in her eyes.
This woman is allowed to enter and exit the martial arts training arena which is designated as a restricted area for outsiders at will?
Why is the prince so tolerant of this girl?
Uncle De walked in front, followed by a servant.
"Although it's the prince's martial arts training platform, the scenery is quite nice. Since you are interested, you can come with me to take a look."
Shu He didn't refuse and agreed, "Thank you very much, old man."
Although Bai De looked old, Shu He could still feel that he walked briskly and moved lightly, so he thought he was in good health.
Sure enough, when they were going up the mountain to the stage, Yuezhen and the servant behind her began to pant after climbing half of the stairs, while Bai De, the white-haired old man, walked briskly and did not feel any pressure at all.
It seems that he is not only in good health, but perhaps he is also a hidden master!
By the time they reached the platform at the top of the mountain, Yuezhen and the servant were already far behind. Only Shuhe and Baide had reached the top at the same time.
At the end of the stairs, after a turn, the view opens up. A cool breeze blows, bringing with it a unique fresh scent, giving people a sudden feeling of "sudden enlightenment".
Standing on the observation deck, you can have a panoramic view of the entire palace, which is noble, exquisite, and magnificent.
She couldn't help but sigh in her heart, "As expected, no matter what era, only the rich and powerful can enjoy what 'life' is. Ordinary people, on the other hand, are mostly just 'surviving'."
However, this is inevitable. After all, in a world where everyone can enjoy themselves, there will always be people who have to work like slaves.
Life is bitter and cannot stand comparison, so just live in the present moment!
Since I'm here, I can't come here for nothing.
Bai De stood behind her, his eyes sparkling, and he was a little curious about her.
However, she was Baili Moqing's person after all, so it was not appropriate for him to ask too many questions.
"Miss, there are distinguished guests in the front yard today, so I won't stay with you for long. If you need anything, just let Yuezhen take care of it."
At this time, Yuezhen and the servant also came up with support. Hearing his words, Yuezhen responded very respectfully.
After Bai De left, Shu He stared at his back in a daze, wondering what his purpose was in suddenly appearing this time.
Was it just to bring her to this martial arts viewing platform?