"The king's kindness is appreciated." Du Niangzi's eyes moved slightly, and her expression was still calm. A few glimmers of light flashed in her dark eyes, as if she was looking at the young man in front of her without a trace, speculating whether his words were credible and whether his character and temperament were trustworthy. After all, before today, they were only nominally unmarried couples, and they had never met, so how could they trust each other?

Li Hui indifferently let her look at it, and then said: "The Du family will be my wife in the future, no matter what happens, I can't stand idly by." Even if I can't solve this problem with my strength, maybe I can think of something else. Although Du Niangzi said it, there is no need to be too restrained - I think the reason why you wrote to meet me is definitely not just to see me, is it? ”

Princess Changning, who was standing next to her, pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes full of interest. She had seen this Du lady from afar before, and she really didn't know that she had such a temperament, let alone that she reacted so calmly when facing her brother. If she had known that she and her brother would be so interesting to get along with, she would have already arranged for them to meet. It's all because Brother Ah was not enthusiastic about this sister-in-law earlier, and even she lost her interest in exploring.

"......" Du Niangzi lowered her eyes, and after a little contemplation, her gaze met Li Hui again.

Li Hui suddenly found that there was only silence and calmness in her eyes, and there was no worry or fear, not even the slightest sense of nervousness and shyness, not at all like she was reacting to something wrong. He couldn't help but think to himself—could it be that he had misunderstood something? At the same time, there was a little curiosity about what she would say.

Du Niangzi opened her mouth softly, and finally said: "I hope that the marriage contract between us can be dissolved." ”

Compared with Princess Changning, who couldn't hide her shock, Li Hui's reaction was quite calm: "Why do you want to break the marriage contract?" Judging by the look on your face, it doesn't seem like you've already made a promise. In addition, although our marriage has not yet begun the six ceremonies, and it is reasonable to say that it can be interrupted at any time, but my grandfather personally promised this matter, which can be regarded as a clear way. I will not be able to accept your request without a good reason. ”

"The first emperor did not make a clear statement, and there is still room for a turn in this matter." Du Niangzi shook her head slightly, "It is precisely because the sixth ceremony has not yet passed that I think it is more reasonable to break the marriage contract earlier." Otherwise, once the official start of the lottery and the name of the question, after everyone knows, there is no possibility of ending the marriage. As for the reason......"

She bit the corner of her lip slightly: "After my grandmother died, my grandfather has gradually become terminally ill recently, and I can't see it." Grandpa's body and bones have always been bad, and he is filial by nature, insisting on being a vegetarian and filial piety, and he is busy serving his grandfather, and he is becoming more and more disfigured...... I don't have the heart to think about marriage anymore, and it is impossible for me to get married in the filial piety period, so I can't bear to delay the king. ”

"It's only been four years, and I can wait." Li Hui replied without hesitation, "Even if Grandpa and Auntie are anxious, I will also persuade them, you don't have to worry." "It is a good thing for him to marry a wife after the crown. If he can't say that at that time, the dust has already settled, and he doesn't have to worry about his wife and children suffering with him.

Hearing this, Du Niangzi's eyes opened slightly, and she looked at him and smiled helplessly: "The king is really a person with a noble character, and I am really ashamed to underestimate the king." However, the observance of filial piety was only one of the reasons, and the reason why I wanted to break the marriage was because I felt that I was not suitable for marriage. Grandmother, grandfather, grandfather, birth, old age, sickness and death, life is impermanent, I have gradually seen it. ”

"Could it be that someone in the Du family spread a rumor that you are in danger of being in danger of your life and restraining your family?" Li Hui raised his eyebrows, "Numerology, most of them are just villain rumors, don't be gullible." If you give up your life just because of the words of some villains, then the gains outweigh the losses. Du Niangzi will think about it again. ”

"Of course, villain's words are inevitable." Du Niangzi said, "It's just that such remarks are not enough to shake me." The only thing that can shake me is my own heart. I wonder if the king has ever asked himself, what kind of life do you want to live? How do you feel comfortable in life? ”

Li Hui was slightly moved, remembering his past and current choices. Of course, he had asked himself countless times what he wanted to live again. However, he gained too much, fearing that he would lose too much, so he had to make a choice. The human heart has always been difficult to satisfy, and of course it cannot satisfy all desires endlessly, and there must be trade-offs.

"After seeing birth, old age, sickness and death, I always asked myself what kind of life I wanted to live. Later, I found that I would rather live alone in a married house than in marriage, copying scriptures for the deceased elders. Du Niangzi said softly, "My temperament is a little cold, and my heart is too narrow. I prefer to accompany the elders of my mother's family, rather than spend a long time gradually taking my husband's family into my heart and maintaining it. ”

"......" for a while, Li Hui was a little speechless. Everyone has their own aspirations, and he can't comment on whether Du Niangzi's choice is right or wrong. After all, she didn't make such a decision in a hurry, but after careful consideration. It's just that he still has some doubts that she is a little lady who is spoiled by her family, and whether she can stand the boundless loneliness in the future. When the elders who cared for her gradually passed away, and her brother and sister-in-law were busy with family affairs, who could take care of her?

"The king may think that I am just a person who does not know the world, which is why I am so naïve." Du Niangzi seemed to see through his doubts, and said, "The Du family is not without a daughter who is a monk, and there is also a family view and a family nunnery. I used to accompany my elders to the temple and the nunnery to do dojos, and from time to time I would stay for a few months to know what kind of life they were living. ”

"You think that's the way to be comfortable?" Li Hui looked deeply at the little lady in front of him, a little stunned and a little relieved. It's a pity that they met too late and too late, it's a pity that they don't agree and have no fate, otherwise, maybe he can really get a good wife with eyebrows on the case.

"The body is not at ease, but the heart is at ease." Du Niangzi curled the corners of her lips shallowly, "It's not comfortable anywhere, but the heart can choose a comfortable place." For a person like me, if it weren't for the deep family relationship, maybe he would have escaped into the empty door a long time ago. Whether it is to participate in Buddhism or Taoism, or to cultivate one's mind and mind, it is much more comfortable than staying in the back house and intriguing and being trapped in Chang'an City by those open guns and hidden arrows. ”

“…… In that case, then it will be as you wish. Li Hui said and sighed lightly, "However, this matter should not be mentioned now, it is not justified." It's better to stay a little later, and it's never too late. If the timing is right, I will persuade my aunt to break this verbal marriage contract and set you free. ”

"Thank you, the king, for your kindness, I will remember it in my heart." Du Niangzi bowed deeply, "In the future, I will offer ever-bright lamps for the king's house in front of the gods and Buddhas, and I wish the king's family peace and joy." ”

"It's not enough to raise your hands." Li Hui said, "Although you plan to become a monk and practice in the family view and family nunnery, after all, you are only alone. If you encounter any difficulties, just send someone to sue me. You and I have a fate, although we can't get married, if you take care of one or two things, it is the right thing to do. ”

"Thanks to the king's kindness." Du Shi bowed down again, saluted Princess Changning again, and then said goodbye.

Li Huimu saw her leave, and ordered the subordinates who were waiting next to her to escort her back to Du's house from afar. Seeing that he was so carefully arranged, Princess Changning frowned slightly, and looked at him with some concern: "I see Brother Fangcai's expression...... I should like her a lot. Why don't I go and persuade her myself and let her change her mind sooner? If you miss a husband like my brother, where can I find a better one? Jingzhong can't say how many little ladies want to marry her brother, she is good, but she doesn't cherish it at all!! ”

"Everyone has their own ambitions, and they don't have to force them." Li Hui shook his head with a smile, "I think this Du lady is indeed very special." It's just that it's too special, so it's not suitable for me to be my princess. Deliberately barely maintaining this engagement will make her feel miserable, so why bother? After this incident, he vaguely understood what kind of temperament his favorite future wife should be. In the future, if you look for it according to such a temperament, it probably won't go wrong.

Princess Changning felt more and more that her cousin had been wronged, and now she just forced a smile: "Brother is so considerate and gentle, what's wrong?" After getting along for a long time, will the elders of King Pu's Mansion treat her worse than her mother's family? Hmph, although she is the daughter of the Du family, but just looking at her taking the initiative to break the marriage contract, I will never-"

"Yue Niang, it's just a verbal marriage contract, and it can't be considered a broken promise." Li Hui comforted her and said, "Moreover, how do you know that I can't find a better lady?" I think it's good now. After all, Chang'an City is still unstable, and I always feel that marrying a wife and having children is a bit risky, and I am worried that I will not be able to protect them. ”

Princess Changning stomped her feet lightly: "Okay, in the future, I will find a better sister-in-law for my brother." ”

"Then you'll have to do it." Li Hui curled the corners of his lips, and unexpectedly remembered the prince Xian, "If Zixian knew about this, I don't know how he would tease me." Back then, he found out everyone in the Du family clearly, and he had been bothering to make people pay attention to the affairs of the Du family, but now he wasted time and energy. ”

"I think he probably doesn't feel sorry at all." Princess Changning said, "After all, if you get married, you won't have much leisure to talk to him. When I think about it, I shouldn't feel sorry for it. My brother doesn't have a sister-in-law for the time being, so I don't have to worry too much. ”

Hearing this, Li Hui was quite helpless: "Even if I get married, you don't have to worry about anything." Do I look like the kind of person who forgets his friends and sister when he gets married? ”

"Who knows?" Princess Changning laughed, and her spirit was bright again. After thinking for a while, she suddenly sighed again: "If you think about it carefully, maybe I should admire the courage of this Sister Du." Although I am a princess, I can't even say that I don't want to get married. And it seemed like I should ask myself what I really wanted. ”

"It's okay if you can't think about it for a while." Li Hui said, "Yue Niang, you are different from ordinary women. As long as you think clearly, you can regret it at any time. No matter who makes your colt, you are in charge of your own life. ”

"I only hope that Ah Niang, Ah Brother and Wan Niang can do the same." Princess Changning replied, her eyes flashing.