Chapter Twenty-Three: Hiding the Heart
When Shen Shi, Chan'er woke up and sat up, and the scene of the morning reproduced clearly in her mind. Chan'er hugged her knees across the quilt, and the thick quilt suddenly made her feel a sense of security, and her mood gradually calmed down.www.biquge.info
In the silence, Chan'er vaguely heard the soft laughter of Xitao and Xiaorao outside, so she shook her head, got out of bed and walked in the direction where the sound came from.
"Alright. Xiao Rao cut the last thread, smiled and glanced at Xi Tao, "Imagine how the county lord looks in this dress, it must be the most beautiful." ”
"I can't wait. Xi Tao also said with a smile.
"The county lord. At this time, Xiaorao saw Chan'er coming and hurriedly got up and saluted.
"County Lord, you're awake. Xi Tao also bowed, and then said, "The Luo skirt that the slave maid and Xiaorao promised you to make is finally finished, do you want to wear it and have a look?"
Chan'er took the sand-blue Luo skirt handed by Xi Tao, held the skirt in one hand, and slid it over it with the other, and then whispered to herself:
"I now know how precious Brother Muyan's gift is, he gave me the best, but I couldn't respond to his feelings. I understand how he felt at that time. ”
"Did the county lord think of Young Master Alfalfa?" Xiao Rao asked without knowing what was going on.
Chan'er shook her head, gently put down her skirt, and said again:
"I'm not going to try it today. Where's Peiqi?"
"Young Master Blocked Ruts is worried about you, Pei Qi just went to reply, and at this moment he should be chatting with Qi Hong outside. Xiao Rao said.
"Tell her to come in, and I'll ask her something. ”
"Yes. ”
After Xiaorao beckoned Pei Qi into the house in front of the wing room, she stayed in the outer room with Xi Tao, and left the inner room to Chan'er and Pei Qi.
"County Lord, are you okay?"
"Nothing. ”
"That's good. Would you like to eat something? ”
"I don't have an appetite. Chan'er shook her head and said, "Peiqi, I'm looking for you because I want to ask you something." ”
"The county lord, please speak. ”
"You've been with Brother Zhe, and you've heard everything he knows, right?"
"The county lord...... The slave doesn't know too much about your amnesia. Pei Qi said a little nervously, and couldn't help but feel that there was no silver three hundred taels here.
"It's him who told me that you can't mention it, right?" Chan'er just smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, I'm not asking this." ”
"Then what do you want to ask ......?"
"Lord of the Cham Palace. Chan'er paused, and then said, "Zhan Palace Master, it seems that there is a marriage contract, right?"
"This ......," Pei Qi's expression was a little hesitant.
"Can't you say that?"
"County Lord......" Pei Qi looked at Chan'er, bit her lower lip, and said ruthlessly, "The slave can tell you, but I can only say that Lord Xiaoxuan will not blame the part, is this okay?"
"Okay, you can say it. ”
"Four years ago, the Demon Palace held the enthronement ceremony of the Lord of the Zhan Palace, and many people in the rivers and lakes gathered here. At that time, the Zhan Palace Lord had a girl he liked, and when the girl accidentally fell off the cliff, in order not to drag the Zhan Palace Master, she pushed his hand away and fell into the abyss alone. The lord of the Zhan Palace once swore to the cliff that he would not marry that girl in this life. ”
"Where is the girl now?"
"The lord of the Zhan Palace took the people from the Demon Palace to look for the girl back and forth ten times, but he didn't see her. ”
"That's ...... so"
"The Lord of the Zhan Palace is indeed affectionate and righteous, and he has been alone for so many years. ”
"It's hard to have anyone take that girl's place in his heart in the future. ”
"Even if there is any girl who can still touch the heart of the Zhan Palace Lord, I am afraid that the Zhan Palace Lord will not talk lightly about marriage, it is reasonable and reasonable. ”
"How?"
"Yu Qing, I don't want to have the affection of a girl. Yu Li...... It is not to violate the character of the lord of the first house. What's more, the reputation is damaged or secondary, if the entire Demon Palace is set up again, how should the Zhan Palace Lord deal with himself. ”
"Why did you implicate the Demon Palace?"
"The Lord of the Zhan Palace has four fierce enemies, and at the moment when he is waiting for him to make a mistake, if he makes a move, it will definitely be a devastating attack, and there is really such a day, and it is difficult to predict what will happen. ”
“…… I know. Thank you, Peiqi. Let me be alone for a while. ”
The county lord said seriously. The slave and maid retired first. The moment Pei Qi lowered her eyes, a flash of joy flashed in her eyes.
Jun Yin and Qi Hong's idea really worked, the county lord was concerned about the Zhan palace lord, and he should take his prestige and future as the first consideration, even if the Zhan palace lord changed his mind, the county lord would only strengthen his heart to retreat. In this way, the county lord has only one way to go to the night country to marry.
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On the other side, after the lunch break, Tuoba Yabu, Zhan Dusk, Plug Ruts and Yuan Han got together again, sat under the eaves and basked in the warm afternoon sun, drinking tea and enjoying flowers. At this time, the black crown came over with a flying pigeon letter.
"Childe, Lord Xuan has sent a letter. Wu Mian stood beside the plug and said to him.
"Well, I'll see. He took the letter from the pigeon's feet, unfolded the note, and quickly read it.
"Is there anything wrong with Hidden Dust Xuan?" asked Tuoba Yabu casually.
"It's okay now, but something will break the peace soon. Blocking the rut raised his head, his eyes swept over a few people, and said in a solemn voice, "Our people in Weiguo say that the four major battalion masters of the infantry battalion, the cavalry battalion, the bow and arrow battalion, and the Shenji battalion have gathered in the Weidu, and they will only make a move at the beginning of spring next month." Yinchen Xuan shares the defense of the border of the isolated country and the country, and if there is a war together, it will definitely bear the brunt, so my father sent a letter to summon me back to Xuanli to deal with it. ”
"The Night Kingdom has been as usual recently, and there has been no news about what Emperor Xian and Emperor Jing wanted, which means that Yi Guo will not move south with Wei Guo for the time being. Zhan Duxiao analyzed.
"Brother Tuoba, how are you over there?" Yuan Han looked at Tuoba Yabu and asked bluntly.
"Emperor Xian has already taken back half of the Tuoba family's military power, and this time the war has not informed us in advance, in his heart, we should stick to a corner, watch the fire from the other side, and then sit back and wait for his next countermeasure. As he spoke, Tuoba Yabu glanced at the rut, "But since this day is really here, my father and King Mingjun's preparations over the years will definitely come in handy, and it is inconvenient for me to stay for a long time, so I will leave to return." ”
"Brother Yuan Han's idle time is almost over. Plug Ruts smiled and said.
"In the past, I insisted on dealing with Yi Guo alone, but this time you and I fought side by side, and Brother Tuoba responded from the side, and Weiguo was not a problem. Yuan Han said with confidence.
"Does King Fu plan to return to China with Blockage?" asked Zhan Duxiao.
"Now that the weather is still cold and the grain and grass are difficult, the emperor will not rashly order a war. Actually, I'll go back to the Xuan Li to see what is going on. Seeing Zhan Duxiao speak, he instantly understood what he was thinking, so he took over the conversation.
"Having said that, it's better to discuss it with the imperial brother earlier, and besides, Yue'er also likes to go with the blockers. Yuan Han said.
"In the past, this sentence was true, but now if you ask Yue'er if she can leave, she will probably give you an unexpected answer. "Plugging the rut said meaningfully.
"What does this mean?" both Yuan Han and Tuoba Yabu looked puzzled.
"Because I already know who Yue'er is. As long as she has me in her heart, I will never let go. Zhan Duxiao said as she looked directly at Yuan Han, her eyes sincere and firm, "Can you please let her stay for a few more days?"
"Senior Brother Zhan......" Tuoba Yabu looked at Zhan Duxiao, and his heart was shocked: he also likes Yue'er, and there seems to be an inside story in this matter......
"No wonder Yue'er started to avoid you, it turned out to be like this......" Yuan Han understood a little when he heard this, smiled clearly, and then changed his title, "Your affection for Chan'er, your 'non-Qing will not marry', I probably understand, no matter what others think, I listen to Chan'er in everything, as long as she likes it, I will not interfere." I promise you that I will leave in ten days. ”
"Yue'er...... Chan'er ...... The county lord of the Gongwang Mansion in the lonely country is the Duchan in the heart of Senior Brother Zhan?"
"I'm sorry, but even Brother Tuoba is in the dark. My father is just one of my sons, and Du Chan is Chan Yuan. He looked apologetically at Tuoba Yabu, and his last hope was shattered with a single word.
"It seems that Senior Brother Zhan and Chan'er are destined to fall in love. It's Brother Zhan...... I'm relieved. Tuoba Yabu said, looking into the distance, his eyes were a little lonely, but he chose to give in in his heart, "Senior Brother Block, when will we leave?"
"Just today, it just so happens that Brother Tuoba and I have a half-day trip along the way, and we will go in different directions tomorrow morning. ”
"I like it very much. Tuoba Yabu nodded, collected the emotions in his heart, and said no more.
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After a stick of incense, Tuoba Yabu and the ruts, the black crown, and the search for extinction packed up their bags and prepared to leave. When Chan'er heard this, she hurried over and waited on the road that several people had to pass to leave the palace.
"Aren't Brother Tuoba and Brother Zhe going to say goodbye to Yue'er?" Chan'er tried not to pay too much attention to Zhan Duxiao, who was walking behind, and instead focused her eyes on Tuoba Yabu and Du Zhe.
"What the hell, silly girl. He smiled at Chan'er and said, "How are you doing, is there anything uncomfortable?"
"No more. Chan'er shook her head slightly.
"Little junior sister, this farewell, I don't know when we will meet again. If anyone dares to bully you, you can come to our grassland and tell me, Brother Tuoba will help you vent your anger. Tuoba Yabu stared at Chan'er and said in a relaxed tone.
"I have to go back to the grassland and feel half of my home. Brother Tuoba can't forget to greet me. Chan'er smiled at Tuoba Yabu and said.
"It's a deal. Tuoba Yabu bowed.
"So, before we say goodbye, take care of the two brothers. ”
"Good. "Plug the rut and answer.
"It's getting late, and someone can contact you at any time if there's anything going on. Here we go. Tuoba Yabu's gaze swept over Yuan Han and Zhan Dusk, and then stayed on Chan'er's face for a moment, and then turned around in stride.
"Precious. "Blocking the ruts, black crowns, and seeking annihilation, then said goodbye to the three of them, followed Tuoba Yabu, and the figures of several people quickly disappeared in place.
Watching the four of them walk away, Chan'er's mind turned back to Zhan Duxiao behind her, she didn't know that her heart had been broken by everyone, so she was a little hesitant about whether to leave next. At this time when Chan'er was stunned, Yuan Han opened her mouth first and said:
"We have a lot of people and a lot of things, so we will pack up and set off in a few days. In the past few days, Yue'er may wish to learn calligraphy and painting skills with Dusk Xiao. ”
"I heard that Yue'er's piano skills and chess skills are also extraordinary. Zhan Duxiao continued.
"Let's talk about this, it's important for me to study the art of war and formation with Jing Hu and Luo Dong. After Yuan Han finished speaking, he left Chan'er and Zhan Duxiao and left by themselves.
At this time, Chan'er could only turn around and face Zhan Duxiao and make eye contact with him.
"I shouldn't have let you come back alone, I'm sorry. Zhan Duxiao said gently.
"I'm the one who has ruined your interest. Chan'er shook her head and whispered.
"You are my little junior sister, do you want to hide from me for a while, do you still hide for a lifetime?"
"I just...... It felt sudden, and a little unexpected. ”
"Then I'll tell you slowly. Will you feel better that way?"
"Good. ”
"Four years ago, I took over the position of the palace master of the Demon Palace, and the enthronement ceremony was held in the palace, and the various forces of the rivers and lakes gathered here, on the one hand, to watch the ceremony, and on the other hand, they fought over the treasure map of Prince Su's treasure...... It was in that context that I met 'her', and I liked her very much. Zhan Duxiao tried her best to tell the past in a soft voice, "In the matter of the treasure map, I am on the same position as the block, and it is inevitable to offend many masters. When we were in danger, it was she who pushed me away at the risk of her safety and exchanged her life for my safety. I swore that I would not marry her in this life. ”
"That girl is deeply affectionate, and she really deserves Brother Zhan's affection. Although Chan'er had already learned what had happened from Peiqi, when she heard Zhan Duxiao say it herself, she was still slightly sour in her heart.
"For the past four years, I have spent the past four years regretting not being able to protect her, and I have always thought that this is how I will live. However, the appearance of one person shook my heart. Zhan Duxiao paused for a moment, and then said, "On the night of the Shangyuan Festival, you were not the only ones who paid attention to me, I saw you, and I was also touched. You and her...... It's a lot like. At first, I thought the eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar. But after getting acquainted, you helped me save people, gave me the Taiwumen Door Order, and you copied that painting overnight, and danced and sang among the flowers in the early morning. Yue'er, do you know how much impact you have given me? You made me discover that there are still people in this world...... As long as she smiles, she can pull my heart. ”
Chan'er looked at Zhan Duxiao's deep eyes and listened to his sincere words, and tears slipped down her eyes in an instant.
"You smile beautifully, you shouldn't have such a sad expression, I don't care about your feelings. It's not that I don't want to have you by my side...... Yue'er, I like you. At this moment, Zhan Duxiao finally revealed her true feelings to Chan'er.
Chan'er's tears fell uncontrollably, reason and emotion collided violently in her heart, and in the end, reason prevailed.
"You can't like it. Chan'er looked at Zhan Duxiao, endured her heartache and said, "She may still be waiting for you somewhere in this world, how can you be willing to give up her and choose someone else." ”
"I shouldn't be emotional, but once the relationship happens, I can't get it back. I have a responsibility to her, but this responsibility should not be borne by you. I can empathize with your joys, sorrows, and sorrows, and I can't let it go of your sadness. ”
"Actually, I thought about it, I was too impulsive, I didn't understand what kind of feeling was heartbeat, so I misunderstood my feelings for you. I admire your martial arts, I admire your talent, you are very important to me, but that's all there is to it, it's far from love, right? Chan'er tried to convince herself and Zhan Duxiao in an affirmative tone, "Brother Zhan, you are my admired brother and the master of the first palace of the Demon Palace, I am not worthy of you to bear my reputation and even the foundation of the Demon Palace for many years." ”
"What's the matter with this Demon Palace?" said Zhan Duxiao pretending to be relaxed.
"You're under a lot of pressure alone, I know that, so if I add to the mess, I'm too ignorant. Chan'er's eyes were slightly swollen, and she tried to laugh and said.
"What have you heard......"
"So many people on the rivers and lakes know that even if everyone doesn't deliberately mention it, it is still difficult to ensure that it is airtight. I don't have a chance to save you from danger like she did, but at least I can't trap you in injustice and put you on the cusp. ”
"It's not as serious as you think...... Zhan Duxiao wanted to dispel Chan'er's concerns, but was interrupted by Chan'er's words.
"In a few days, Uncle Sanhuang and I will return to the lonely country, and no one can predict what will happen in the future. It's the best to have these days when we're around each other. After all, there is no banquet in the world that will not be dispersed. ”
Zhan Duxiao was silently under Chan'er's insistent gaze.