Xi Cui thought about Mama Wu, but waited for the letter sent by Mama Wu. The pen & fun & pavilion www.biquge.info letter was brought by Wang Shaoyan, and he did not explain the origin of the letter.

Mama Wu did not say anything about her situation in the letter, nor did she say anything about the situation in the Hou Mansion, or even greeted Yun Ting. It's just a simple request that he can go out of the mansion to see Xi Yunjian once. also told her that she couldn't refuse Xi Yunjian no matter what, and that she had to give him hope whether she was sincere or not. She said it was Madame's order.

Madame's order.

Xi Cui has been in the Hou Mansion for more than five years, and Madame has always taught her patiently, even if she makes a mistake, she will be punished lightly, when has she used the word order? What does it mean to command yourself with this now? Madame should know that she has never had half a delusional idea about Xi Yunjian! As a subordinate in the hands of the head of the house, she has thoughts about her son that she shouldn't have moved, shouldn't she stop it? Why do you have to order yourself to accept? Or is it this time?

Xi Cui couldn't figure it out, but she had already been thinking about her wife since before the young lady got married. All the abnormalities started at that time, and the uneasiness in Xi Cui's heart intensified again.

Wang Shaoyan really took her out of the Wang family.

With Qi's mother by Yun Ting's side, nothing will happen to Xi Cui if she leaves temporarily, so he will agree to Mrs. 's request.

The carriage went out of Wang's house and turned two streets, Wang Shaoyan got out of the car, he looked at the pearl hairpin on Xi Cui's head, "Yun Jian gave it to you, right?" It's so beautiful, it's rare that you remember to wear it today, it's the best......"

He knew that Xi Yunjian was hanging the Pioneer's general seal this time, and the Pioneer ...... Before the main general arrives at the vanguard, Xi Yunjian's departure should be the most dangerous. And this seat was asked for by Hou Ye for him, for this position, Hou Ye even sacrificed the military power in his hand, 100,000 elite soldiers in exchange for the son who had worked so hard to raise him to die for a lifetime, Hou Ye's move was too ruthless.

He and his father were there that day, and even the emperor's face changed again and again, but the figure of the Hou Ye kneeling there was straight and tough, and there was no room for bargaining at all. In that splendid upper study, Hou Ye's voice echoed desolately, saying that it was asking for the emperor's permission, but it was more like forcing the emperor.

At that time, there were five people in the upper study, and the emperor sat on the dragon chair, and Gao Deyi, the chief supervisor of the internal supervision, stood beside him. Wang Shaoyan stood behind his father, and Huai'an Hou knelt in the center of the hall. The emperor held the imperial pen and hesitated to write down the holy decree, and Gao Deyi handed over the jade seal with trembling hands. Under the pressure of the big seal, there was a heavy soft sound, Wang Shaoyan watched his father silently close his eyes, and exhaled a heavy sigh in a suppressed manner.

With just such a simple action, Xi Yunjian's life hung on a line as thin as a hair, falling at any time.

Wang Shaoyan looked at the other four people in the room, they all knew the whole truth, only they didn't understand, but they didn't plan to let themselves understand.

The carriage was getting farther and farther away, and Wang Shaoyan initially wanted to follow, thinking that he might be able to remind Wang Shaoyan of this danger and tell him to be more careful. But this doesn't seem to help at all, Xi Yunjian doesn't know anything, he just thinks this is an opportunity to make contributions, what he sees may be the glory of returning triumphantly, and the supreme glory of a first-class general. Say what you say? It's just adding to the troubles.

Madame called Xi Cui to see that his purpose was nothing more than to give Yun Jian the idea of living. The real battlefield experience is terrible, and when he faces death, he may feel chilled by Hou Ye's despair, at least thinking of Xi Cui, he can still leave himself a desire to fight in his heart. Although Xi Yunjian may not really be so fragile, a little more hope can always make Madame feel comforted.

Otherwise, in the face of her son who was raised by her own hands, what else could she, a mother, do?

The carriage went out of town and stopped at a tea house. The coachman lifted the curtain, lowered his pedals, and helped Xi Cui get out of the car.

Xi Cui saw Xi Yunjian standing opposite, with a tall body and a brocade robe, standing against the wind. With a knife-like face, a firm nose, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, his eyes smiling, and the sun shining on his body, reflecting a dazzling and gorgeous halo, "Mo Shangren is like jade, and the son is unparalleled in the world." Such a person is actually here for himself, Xi Cui doesn't know how to accept this favor from God with peace of mind.

Xi Yunjian watched Xi Cui get out of the car with his skirt down, his hair floated between his bows, and the bead hairpin was scorching and shining in the sun. She came with it!

Since he understood his heart, he indulged the friendship in his heart for her, and the more he didn't see it, the more he missed it. Now that she is leaving, seeing her such a simple response, there is indescribable joy in my heart. It seems that the parting that is about to be faced is not as unbearable as imagined.

Xi Cui tried her best to smile naturally, walked to his side, and gathered her blessings.

Xi Yunjian gently pulled her wrist.

In a few months, she has changed a lot. The eyebrows have opened a lot, fading some of the childishness of the time when they left the house, and adding a little more mature and soft. A pair of clear apricot eyes seem to be even better-looking.

Finding a seat and sitting down, the guy served two cups of tea.

"I'm going on a campaign tomorrow." That was the first thing he said.

Xi Cui looked up at him, on the expedition? Didn't you say that General Sun, who led the army this time, had not yet received the seal? Wang Shaoyan also said yesterday that the general who rhymed with grain and grass was delayed for a few days because of the lack of preparation of cotton clothes, and he did not go to General Sun's mansion to practice for fear of delaying the trip. General Sun was still dissatisfied at first, but Wang Shangshu went to persuade him before he gave up, but General Sun moved the day of the army to fight by two days. The officials of Qin Tianjian had to recalculate the auspicious time, and the emperor was afraid of the army's heart, so he did not blame more. Why is he going to leave tomorrow?

Seeing her puzzled, Xi Yunjian explained, "I am a pioneer, so naturally I have to leave a few days earlier than the army. Pingnanhou, who guards the southwest, is an old friend of his father, and I can have more time to visit one or two if I go first. ”

I see...... But how could this vanguard fall on him? Xi Cui doesn't know how to fight, but he can probably guess some of the literal meaning, the vanguard is the lead, and he should be the first to fight. The first time he went out with the army, he was still the first to fight, and he was naturally the first to encounter danger.

If you win, you can get a good fortune, and your military merits are naturally beautiful, but what if you lose? Even if you save your life, it will be more difficult to do anything more than others.

"What are you thinking?" Seeing that she hadn't spoken, Xi Yunjian pushed the teacup to her hand, "But worried about me?" ”

"Why be a pioneer? It's too dangerous, does Master Hou know? "Worried, how can you not be worried? Madame is afraid that she is also worried, otherwise what would she do if she arranged for herself to come and see you?

"My father knew it, but he couldn't help it. The military power has been handed over, and the words naturally have less weight. Xi Yunjian's face showed a trace of sadness, but it was quickly hidden, "But my father said that he believed that I could do it." I have been in the army all these years, and although I have not fought in actual combat, I can be better than others. If he can win this time, his father will naturally be able to get back what he lost. ”

"Hou Ye's military power is gone? Was it taken away by the emperor? Xi Cui didn't care much about what he said later, what else could the Hou Mansion do without military power? Could it be that his hunch was right, the Hou Mansion was really in big trouble. I'm afraid that military power is just the beginning, what will happen later? No wonder Madam wanted to explain to herself like that in the first place, no wonder she sent Xi Yunjian to the barracks! The Hou Mansion is just losing power, there must be something else behind!

"My father handed it over himself, and I didn't ask why." Xi Yunjian saw her like this, and his previous joy faded, and he asked in a low voice, "Xi Cui, don't you have anything to say to me?" It has nothing to do with the Hou Mansion, nothing to do with my father and mother, or even nothing to do with Yun Ting, just to me Xi Yunjian? ”

"I ......" Xi Cui was dumbfounded. What do you want me to say? There is a huge disparity between you and me, is your friendship something I can hope for? The life I originally wanted shouldn't have anything to do with people like you. I just want to live my life in peace and security, but now I can't help it.

"I know you have no heart for me...... Although I don't want to force you to do anything, but ......" Xi Yunjian picked up the teacup and drank the tea, "Are you still thinking about Qi Yu?" ”

"Qi Yu?" When Zha heard this name, Xi Cui suddenly felt like a world away. Thinking that it seemed that he hadn't thought of this person for a long time, he smiled, "Since I made that decision, I naturally won't think about it again." Master, you misunderstood......"

"Then why can't you accept me?" Xi Yunjian called the guy to add tea with anger, and the guy saw his face and carefully filled it with tea, and hurriedly withdrew and retreated into the distance.

Xi Cui lowered his head and thought for a long time, then slowly raised his head, his eyes covered with a layer of mist, "Although I have followed my father to hunt in the mountains and forests since I was a child, I have another yearning for my life. It probably came from my mother. My mother is actually not an ordinary country woman, if it weren't for the war that caused the family to be broken, she would be a good little family jasper. Otherwise, how could I marry a man from a scholarly family like Qi Yu? My mother married my father to make a living, but she told me about my grandfather's family since she was a child. My maternal grandfather was a well-read poet and well-mannered, and my grandmother was gentle and virtuous.

My grandfather opened a private school to raise the family, and at the same time insisted on participating in the imperial examination, hoping that after seeking fame, he could give his grandmother and several children a better life. Don't seek to be heard in the world, only seek peace and tranquility. He is doing very well, his wife and children have no worries about food and clothing, and the family is in peace. My mother has lived such a comfortable and comfortable life since she was a child. Don't worry about food and clothing, don't bother with scheming. But after the war, the family was ruined, and my mother married my father in order to make a living, but since then there has been a lack of food and clothing, and almost all of our children have to support us.

My mother didn't complain anything, but she always talked about the past. My relationship with Qi Yu was actually settled by the old people of my grandfather's generation, and whenever I saw Qi Yu, I always thought of my maternal grandfather in my mother's mouth. But he was really as polite as my grandfather, and he read poetry and books, and I always thought that maybe it was my grandfather and grandmother's kindness to me, and he wanted to give me the life my mother wanted. So I was even more excited and looking forward to it.

In the days of the Hou Mansion, I was careful everywhere, always vigilant, from a little girl to a big girl next to the young lady, during this period, it was indispensable to compromise, and to be false and wronged. The relationship between the Hou Mansion seems simple, but the subordinates are also hierarchical, and I was punished openly and secretly at the beginning, but I had to swallow my anger. In order to better serve my master, I learned to look at people's faces, learned to intrigue, you watched me do a good job, but I was very tired. How do you think I got to Miss? It was because I gave the monthly money I had worked hard for half a year to a housekeeper mother, and she gave me a chance to get close to Fuyuan. I tried my best to find out the temperament of the young lady, and to please the lady, and at last the lady found my use and put me beside the young lady. Although the days after that were much better, we still had to beware of the jealousy of others.

You masters treat me well, but I don't know how much scheming it will take me to dodge the next shots and arrows when you reward me with a small smile. The only thing that comforted me was that Qi Yu treated me very well, he was really as knowledgeable as I expected, and made me feel that as long as I survived until I left the house, I could live the life I wanted.

Maybe you think you can give me better, but I will be unconsciously scared at the thought of staying in this deep mansion compound. I don't care about glory and wealth, brocade clothes and food, for me, food and clothing are worry-free, and I can teach my husband and children with peace of mind, and it is best to be simple and plain. After entering the Wang family, the people and things I encountered made me more determined in my previous thoughts. Your status is indeed a great temptation for a person like me, but I dare not be tempted."

"It turns out that what I can give is never what you want......" Xi Yunjian muttered. So why are you still willing to come here today? Still wearing that hairpin? ”

yes, why come? Is it really just because of Madame's orders? Madame's order doesn't have this pearl hairpin, right? Xi Cui lowered her head. I have to say that I can come to see him, and I still have some expectations in my heart, but she doesn't know what this expectation means.

"I don't want to lie to you, Mama Wu gave me a letter, and the letter said that Madame wants me to come over." Xi Cui paused, "But I didn't come here entirely for Madame, I am still happy to come to see you, it's just ...... I can't tell. Maybe I'm still a vain woman in my bones! I know your intentions, I know that I shouldn't, but I can't help but look forward to ......"

Xi Yunjian's face flashed with joy, "So you don't care about me at all, do you?" ”

"How could it not be caring? A man like you is an irresistible temptation for any woman! I thought that if it was really like this, I would rather be the last person to be you. Of all the men I know, you're the best......" Xi Cui watched him reach over and put the hand on the back of her hand, which could have been dodged, but she didn't do anything. His hands are large, somewhat rough, but they feel steady. She was telling the truth, if she was destined to be locked in a deep house, she would rather be locked up by this person, and it was better to follow him than with anyone else. But in the end, it's not what he really wants, how can such a good person let himself practice in a way that is second best! She is ashamed of herself!

Today's Xi Yunjian is very different from him in the past, such a cold and indifferent man, revealing the anxiety and shyness of a young man who is just beginning to fall in love in front of him, he really likes himself. Even Qi Yu, who was determined at the beginning, never gave himself such a feeling of certainty and peace of mind.

"Why do you like me?" She thought for a long time and asked him this, then watched as the roots of his ears turned red, and she felt the sweat of his hand on the back of her hand begin to ooze.

"I ......" Xi Yunjian stumbled in front of Xi Cui for the second time, "At first, I just thought you weren't as annoying as other girls, and I don't know why I started paying attention to you." I always see you first among many people, Yun Ting always said that you are good in front of me, and I began to disagree, so I paid more attention to what you wanted to find your faults, but you can always do everything well. Mother said that you are smart, and she treats you differently than ordinary people, and you will be pampered and proud if you change others, but you don't. I always feel that although you are a maid, you have a sense of arrogance in your bones, like a white lotus that is not stained by mud. I don't like you much when I see you every day, but my mother said that you want to be Yunting's companion, and I panicked inexplicably. Later, when you did leave, you realized that I was so sad......"

"But I'm just a minion ......," Xi Cui smiled and took her hand away.

"Where can I go? It's just that I was lucky to become my father's adopted son, in fact, I never regarded myself as the master of the Hou Mansion. My father and mother were very loving and treated me very well, but I still felt inferior in my heart, afraid that I would live up to their love. You want to be the best at everything, and sometimes you feel like you're not as calm as you are. Compared with those so-called ladies, your identity and conduct make me like it more, and I think it's appropriate. This is his most direct confession, right?

However, Xi Cui felt much more relaxed when he heard this, it turned out that he had never put two people in different positions. Maybe I shouldn't think too much, after all, what I wanted at the beginning has become farther and farther away from me, and having his feelings for myself is the most suitable way out.

Xi Cui looked at the man in front of him, I'm afraid that today's words are the most he has said in twenty years, right? The Xi Yunjian she knew had always been silent. Just thinking about this made her very moved. There shouldn't be too many demands, just leave a thought for yourself. Wasn't that the case with Qi Yu at the beginning?

So she said to him, "If you say this to me now, I will remember it word for word." Please also remember that I was waiting for you to take me out of the Wang family, I don't want you to be another Qi Yu, giving me hope that nothing can be done in the end. I'll be scared if I stay in a place like the Wang family for a long day, but no one can help me, I can only wait for you. ”

"Is that what you think to you? Not to give me peace of mind when I go? Xi Yunjian took Xi Cui's hand again.

Instead of pulling away, Xi Cui held him tightly. "If it's really just for you, why should I bother to say those things to you?"

"Okay, you wait for me." When Xi Yunjian said this, he seemed to have really returned to his usual self, and his voice was full of vigour.