Wishful Things

Everywhere in Xu's house, the newly hung lanterns were lit up one by one, and the bustle of the past was restored.

In the dining room, Duke Zhen's loud and hearty laughter could be heard from time to time.

Xu Mingyi sat under her grandfather's head, and sat next to her with her third eye.

Further down, there are Qin Wu, Yun Liu, Yun Bo and others.

Today everyone is sitting together for dinner.

Before moving their chopsticks, everyone drank a cup of wine together to celebrate their safe return.

Afterwards, Duke Zhen raised his glass, respected Uncle Yun and the elders in the mansion, and said: "For more than half a year, hiding in the secret way all day has really made you suffer."

They are all people who have followed him through life and death for most of their lives, and they are so old that they still have to suffer with him like this.

They fought in battles when they were young, and they are all bloody people. If one of them fails to survive, he will commit his life to the dark secret path.

The old man values ​​friendship, and he feels a little heartwarming when he thinks about it.

"It's not bitter, it's not bitter." Uncle Yun said: "It's the general and the young lady who are the ones who are so bitter. They committed dangers outside and risked their lives... We were blessed to save our lives. From the beginning to the end, we never saw the light of the sword. How could there be half a bitterness?" Character."

Duke Zhen sighed and shook his head.

How could it not be bitter.

Hiding in that kind of place, I don't know when and when I will be able to get out, and it may even never get out.

I don't know when people will find out, and I don't know when water and food will be cut off.

Moreover, such a small, dark and cramped place is easy to cause people to despair and suffer - if it were him, he might not be able to stay for such a long time.

However, Uncle Yun smiled and said: "There is no shortage of food and drink, and I can go around the secret road every day, play the leaf cards, and there are still books to listen to!"

The rest of the people also echoed aloud, with a feeling of "reluctant to miss Shu" on their faces.

Others said that from time to time, they would spontaneously organize some activities such as arm wrestling and wrestling to pass the time and strengthen their bodies.

An old servant even said that he had learned how to turn the flower rope, and he was better than the little girl. After more than half a year of tempering, he had lost countless opponents, and now he is firmly at the top of the rope turning list in the Zhen Guogong Mansion.

"..." Duke Zhen's expression gradually became weird.

The days in the secret road are quite colorful?

Saying it's not bitter, it's not bitter, but it's really not a word to comfort him...

But that's not all.

After another old servant was bored with half a bowl of wine, with a blushing old face, he mustered up the courage to speak up, saying that he and Mrs. Fang, who was in charge of the white case in the kitchen, had an eye on each other and wanted to get the general's blessing.

Duke Zhen's cheek twitched.

good guy...

There is also a marriage!

Hearing this sentence, Xu Mingyi couldn't help but feel that it might be more than just this couple...

After all, getting along day and night can be regarded as sharing adversity, as the saying goes, a friend in adversity sees the truth.

It's nice to be able to choose.

Xu Mingyi took a sip of fruit wine and was in a good mood.

A meal is quickly used up amidst everyone's talking and laughing.

Three days later, the post from the Xu family was delivered to Prince Yan's residence.

In the early morning of the next day, Xu Mingyi had just finished archery practice when he saw Ali running back from the outside, and said with a rather surprised expression: "Girl, King Yan and the descendants of the Wu family have arrived!"

so early?

Xu Mingyi had just changed, and now she was sitting in front of the mirror having the maid comb her hair.

She looked at Ali from the mirror.

Come and come, why make such a fuss?

Ah Li just took a breath, and hurriedly continued: "...His Royal Highness King Yan has brought a lot of things, and it has loaded five or six carts!"

And when she passed by the front yard, she took a look at His Highness King Yan's overly cheerful appearance, she...she even felt that if she followed a woman with a silk flower in her ear, this posture would be a good idea. It's the marriage proposal!

After Xu Mingyi packed it up, he went to the front hall to have a look, and then he realized that the five or six carts that A Li said were not exaggerated.

The size of the flower hall in her home has always been one of the best in Beijing... but at this time it is almost full.

It's just an invitation to come over for a light meal...

It has to be said that what this guest did was really a little bankrupt.

After all, King Yan's mansion in Beijing was also raided, and most of King Yan's family property was in Mizhou, so he couldn't move it if he thought about it for a while.

She couldn't help looking at Wu Chao in surprise.

The young man was standing beside King Yan, wearing a dark blue robe embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns, a white jade crown with his hair tied up, and a faint smile on his noble and handsome brows.

Meeting her gaze, the young man raised his eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth moved slightly, revealing a trace of helplessness.

This is all arranged by his father.

Father has really been busy these few days, as for where he is busy - all in these cars.

It is said that it is the first time to bring him to the door officially, and with a little courtesy, you must show your sincerity.

This sincerity is indeed quite sufficient, but seeing the reactions of everyone along the way, I always feel that it is too much.

At this time, I don't know how to discuss it outside.

But it doesn't matter how you talk about it, Prince Yan's Mansion and the Xu family, he and Zhaozhao, now there is no need to be jealous of anyone or anything.

So, the father and son had lunch at Xu's house, and then dinner.

The servants of the Xu family couldn't help but feel a little puzzled - now it's said that King Yan may be in power, but why didn't they feel the tension of the undercurrent at all? At such a juncture, one meal at their house would be two meals, is that justified?

King Yan, are you so free?

King Yan did seem to be very idle.

And have a good time at leisure--

In the evening, the Duke and Duke of the same town drank seven or eight altars of wine, and they were both very drunk.

During the dinner, the two repeatedly mentioned one sentence - they hadn't drank together so happily in many years.

Xu Mingyi didn't stop him either, how long will he wait if he is not drunk at this moment.

Bisheng Yan Wang was so drunk that he was still unwilling to leave, so he followed her grandfather to the study. This was due to her grandfather's desire to show off, saying that he wanted Yan Wang to see the precious walnuts he had bought over the years... King Yan also joined in, following along, with a drunken face, he asked her grandfather if he could give him a few as family heirlooms with his tongue out.

The two staggered away like this, Xu Mingyi had no choice but to confess and let the servants take good care of them.

If the father didn't want to leave, the son naturally couldn't leave either.

As for the curfew in the city, it is of course useless to the father and son, and they can stay as long as they want.

Xu Mingyi took Wu Chao for a walk in the garden.

The stone lanterns in the garden are winding, and the night is full of stars when you look up.

The breeze in the spring night is slightly cool, which is just right to hangover.

The two walked slowly.

Xu Mingyi wore a moon-white satin skirt, apricot-colored silk shirt with gold thread and lotus patterns, and lotus-colored shoes inlaid with southern beads, soft and light, just like her mood and state at this time.

At this moment, the relaxation and peace of mind in her body came from the inside out.

Wu Chao also slowed down, his steps slowed down, and his mood also slowed down.

The two of them walked slowly and talked slowly.

"Do you remember this place?"

The girl raised her hand, her sleeves drooped and fluttered in the wind, revealing a snow-white wrist, and her slender fingers pointed in the direction of the corridor.

Wu Chao looked over and nodded with a smile: "Naturally I remember, I was almost disfigured by a hairpin of yours that night—"

Then he said seriously: "That was the first time I met you."

Xu Mingyi curled the corner of his mouth.

First time meeting...

Yes and no.

She smiled, grabbed one of his wrists, and led him into the corridor.

The two sat down on the edge of the corridor and looked at the sky filled with stars outside the corridor.

"What is the prince's plan now?" Xu Mingyi leaned his head on Wu Chao's shoulder, and said whatever came to his mind.

"Don't worry, what remains the same now can be changed."

Xu Mingyi nodded slightly.

That's right, now that the dust has settled, this can be regarded as a retreat, and who might be in a hurry by then.

If you are too anxious about some things, it will take more effort and tongue. It is better to cool down first, calm down, and let it dry.

And just like what my grandfather said--if you get something, can you still run away?

Even if he really ran away, no one would dare to pick him up.

Wu Chao said: "...and said that Qia can hide for some leisure time, I'm afraid it will be rare to have leisure time in the future."

When his father said this, he was slumped against the Arhat bed, as if he wanted to lie flat before taking over.

Xu Mingyi smiled, and said: "My lord is enjoying his leisure now..."

It is a good thing to have a lazy mind, which shows that people are alive and feel the things around them with their hearts.

"I also eat a lot every day—" Wu Chao said with a smile, "I heard from He Feng that in these years in Mizhou, it's rare to see him have such a good appetite."

Xu Mingyi smiled when he heard that.

She felt that the prince's change now, in addition to settling those old grievances, must be more because of Wu Chao's side.

The comfort that family brings is always the best medicine.

She took Wu Chao's arm and leaned against him.

It's such a good moment.

It was the best situation she could have imagined.

The young man's breath was fresh and warm, and she leaned on him like this, feeling that the alcohol was warming her head.

Listening to him talking, she occasionally responded, but her consciousness gradually became hazy. In front of her eyes was the bright galaxy above the night. She leaned on his shoulder and arm, as if she was pillowing on the galaxy, quiet and beautiful.

Seeing that she didn't respond, Wu Chao turned his head and looked at the sleeping girl holding his arm, and couldn't help smiling.

He stretched out his other hand, and used his fingers to gently brush away a strand of black hair that was hanging down obliquely.

His movements were very light, his fingertips lightly touched the tip of her nose, the touch was cool and delicate.

The young man grinned, revealing a row of neat and beautiful white teeth, his face that was originally noble and incomparable looked a little silly at this moment.

At this moment, he felt that he was probably the luckiest person in the world.

He kept his sitting posture like this, quietly looking at the girl who was sleeping with his arms folded.

It wasn't until there was a sudden cold wind that he tried to call out in a warm voice: "Zhao Zhao, Zhao Zhao..."

He was more than happy to sit like this all night, to be held by her all night, until dawn, or even longer.

But the spring night was cold after all, and she didn't wear a cape.

However, he called him several times, but still there was no sign of the girl waking up.

She also drank a lot of wine tonight, and at this time, she thought she fell into a drowsy sleep under the influence of alcohol.

In this way, it is even more impossible to catch the cold.

Without hesitation, Wu Chao put his other hand behind the girl's knee, stood up and gently lifted her, and then hugged her horizontally.

The person who was holding his arm put his arms around his neck in a coordinated manner.

The fingers and wrists were warm and cool, just touching his skin like this.

It made his face warm up, but his heart softened.

The boy's heart was pounding, and he couldn't help but lower his head to look.

Is this... asleep or awake?

The girl leaning in his arms still had her eyes closed, but there was a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

The corner of Wu Chao's mouth also moved slightly, and he said warmly, "Hold tight."

It was his pleasure whether he was asleep or awake.

The girl really followed her advice and hugged him even tighter.

"lead the way."

Wu Chao lightly kicked the big bird next to his feet.

The big bird grunted twice, got up reluctantly, and flapped its wings to drive away the drowsiness.

The two went all the way to Xiyuan with one bird.

It was already late at night, and there were no servants on the road, even if there were, Wu Chao avoided them when he heard them from afar - he didn't care about anything, but he still had to worry about the girl in his arms.

Even so, when we got to Xi Garden, we would inevitably meet shocked faces.

Headed by Ah Li, five or six girls in Xiyuan were all shocked by this scene and almost went to heaven—how could the girl be brought back by the descendants of the Wu family!

...The girls all felt that they wouldn't be so shocked if they were their own girls who brought back the descendant of the Wu family.

Being stared at by such pairs of eyes, Wu Chao sent him back to the bedroom expressionlessly, and put him gently on the bed.

He had already bent down, subconsciously wanting to take off the embroidered shoes for someone else, but in the end, he withdrew his hand because of the maids who followed him stiffly and stared at him closely.

He straightened up and looked at the girl for a moment longer.

This time the person was really asleep.

Breathing light and even, sleeping extremely soundly.

Sleeping face is quiet and beautiful, and seems to be very at ease.

With gentle eyebrows and eyes, he said in a soft voice: "Everything is fine, rest assured and have a good dream."

For decades to come, he will do his best to keep this peace for her.

He turned around and was about to walk away, when suddenly he met a pair of eyes full of scrutiny.

Wu Chao coughed lightly, and said as calmly as possible: "... I'll take care of you."

Ah Li looked at him: "It's natural, it's the duty of maidservants."

Inexplicably, Wu Chao felt that these words were accusing him of meddling in his own business, but he showed no sign of guilt, so he nodded calmly, and walked away.

Well, not only does he have to take care of this nosy business, but he also has to take care of it for the rest of his life.

After the boy left, a group of girls suddenly exploded.

"How could such a thing..."

"Do you want to tell the old man!"

It's unreasonable not to tell, but if you tell... there won't be any deaths tonight, right?

"Sister Ali, this..."

"Okay, shut up." A Li raised her eyebrows in the porch and confessed seriously: "No one will say a word about tonight's matter!"

Who to tell, who not to tell, it's not their turn to be troublesome, when the girl wakes up tomorrow, whether to beat or kill, how to avenge this revenge, the girl has the final say!

And she felt inexplicably...it might not be the hatred...

After all, that's a girl!

Girls have always been the only ones who take advantage of others, when did they let others take advantage?

You can't just look at the surface of the problem. What if it is like this, that, or that?

And if this is the case, it is even more impossible to say it!

What if the girl is just having fun in private, and once the news spreads, then let Wu Shisun, who covets the girl's beauty, use this matter to pester the girl and force the girl to take responsibility?

After all, people who have been influenced by Princess Yufeng always have a higher level of thought.

Ah Li explained the reasoning, and the little girls nodded in agreement.

That's right, that's the truth!

...

The next day, the atmosphere in Beijing was unusually restless.

Emperor Qingming's body was escorted back to the capital.

However, he did not follow the rules and was sent to the palace to hold a funeral ceremony——

Instead, it was placed in the former Rongwang Mansion...

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