Today is the day when Xiyan returns to the door, Ning Ruo has always done things properly, and has prepared a rich gift for her in advance, and sent someone to send it early, so that Xiyan can take it back. Although the two people in Niu Hulu Mansion are just Xiyan's stepfather and mother, they really love her. Whether this love is because she is already lovely, or because of the emperor's face, Xiyan cherishes it, not to mention that there are common relatives such as Wanlan Shaoqian between them. So after getting up early in the morning to greet Lao Fujin and Ning Ruo, Xiyan happily followed Li Xuan into the carriage of "going home".

When the carriage of the palace arrived at Niu Hulu Mansion, Cheng Ze and his wife were already waiting at the door, and they were about to kneel when they saw Li Xuan. Li Xuan said lightly, "It's all forgiven." Xiyan sighed in her heart, this is the power and honor that the Queen Mother said. Even if Cheng Ze and his wife can be regarded as his parents-in-law in name, they still have to kneel when they see him.

After lunch, Niu Hulu Cheng Ze accompanied Li Xuan to chat in the front hall, and Mrs. pulled Xi Yan into the room to say something considerate according to common sense. Although it is a mother and daughter, this relationship is actually only a few days, so Mrs. Niu Hulu really can't say those private words between ordinary mothers and daughters. However, looking at Xiyan's shy answer, the seemingly unintentional and inevitably revealing affectionate veins, and then thinking of the recent rumors about Rui Wangli's proposal for the queen mother's marriage, it is conceivable that Xiyan must be living like a fish in water in the palace. So Mrs. Niu Hulu simply inquired about her life in the palace, and gave a few words of vague and implicit instructions, even if she had completed her "task" as a mother.

Before the sun set, they were going back. Just after saying goodbye to his righteous parents at the door, he was about to get into the carriage, but just in time for the sedan chair of Niu Hulu Mansion to be carried to the door.

Mrs. Cheng Ze smiled and said, "It seems that your eldest brother has returned." ”

Sure enough, a young man with a face like a crown of jade came down from the sedan chair, who is not Wen Shaoqian?

He was not surprised to see Xi Yan, and walked a few steps quickly to her and Li Xuan.

"Big brother." Xiyan was full of joy, he didn't see him today, he was a little disappointed, but now that he is back, he is naturally very happy.

"Say hello to the prince." Shaoqian said that he was about to salute.

"Excuse me." Li Xuan raised an eyebrow at him. Of course, he didn't know Wen Shaoqian's name, although he hadn't worked together, he had seen it a few times, but he was quite gentle and elegant, erudite and talented. But looking at Xiyan's affection...... I think this person seems to be an eyesore.

"Big brother, Xi'er thought I wouldn't see you today."

"I was going to come back earlier, but there are a lot of things." Shao Qian smiled apologetically, he didn't expect to be busy at this time, but he was afraid that if he came back one step too late, the people of Xiyan would leave.

"It's not too late." Xi Yan smiled sweetly.

"Is this - going back?" Shao Qian said softly.

Listening to his words, a trace of bitterness filled Xiyan's heart. "yes," she smiled at him, "it's always good to see your big brother before you go back." ”

"That's right," Shaoqian turned around and ordered his entourage, and the man immediately turned back to the sedan chair. "The portrait of the other day has been framed, and I said that I would send someone to send it to you, since you are here, take it."

"Really?" Xiyan's eyes lit up, "That's great!" ”

The attendant had already stepped forward and respectfully presented the painting tube to Xiyan.

Xi Yan was like a treasure, and carefully held it in his arms. "Why does the big brother always have him with him?" She asked heartlessly.

When Li Xuan heard this, he frowned and looked over.

Shaoqian noticed the expression of the prince, and his face couldn't help showing a trace of embarrassment, "Hehe, it's not, because I picked it up yesterday, so I ...... it."

"Oh." Xiyan woke up like a dream, showing an innocent smile, "Thank you, big brother, Xi'er is very happy!" ”

"Xiyan," Mrs. Niu Hulu has been watching coldly, looking at Li Xuan's unkind face, and hurriedly said, "It's not too early, hurry up and go back to the house with the prince." ”

"Yes, E-niang." Xiyan's originally shining eyes instantly dimmed.

Mrs. Niu Hulu was busy laughing and explained to Li Xuan, "These two children grew up in one place since childhood, and it is inevitable to say a few more words when they see each other, so don't be surprised." ”

Li Xuan nodded with a cold face. "Xiyan, it's really time for us to go."

Xiyan had to reluctantly say goodbye to everyone again, and Ren Lixuan helped her into the carriage.

Along the way, Xi Yan was almost reluctant to leave the painttube, Li Xuan saw it in his eyes, and his heart was awkward, but he could only bear it. What does it mean to grow up in one place? Xiyan was thirteen years old when she went to Lingshui County! Is it okay for her to grow up with him?! At the age of thirteen, she was already a light and colorful girl, not a child. A young girl who is just beginning to fall in love meets a young man who is as gentle as jade...... His heart shook slightly, and he suddenly squinted his eyes and looked at her, "You are very familiar with Wen Shaoqian?" ”

I haven't heard him say anything, but now a sentence suddenly popped up, Xiyan was stunned for a moment, then thought about it seriously, and shook his head, "I'm not very familiar with it." In the past, there weren't many big brothers who came home, but he was very good to people, so everyone liked him. But even so, he was a rare relative to her, especially in this unaccompanied place.

He snorted coldly, in response. Xi'er Xi'er, unfamiliar and so affectionate.

"Actually, I can have more fun with my second brother." She added without fear of death.

Big brother, second brother, Brother Yunheng, it's your brother everywhere! He thought with hatred in his heart, but he asked as if he was careless, "What portrait did you just say?" ”

"This one," Xiyan looked down at the painting tube. "My eldest brother paints very well, he taught me in the past, and he painted a portrait for me a few days ago when he lived in the mansion." Seeing that Li Xuan had been staring at the painting tube, she hesitated, "Lord Wang, do you want to take a look?" ”

"Hmm." Obviously waited for her to say this, but the answer seemed to be very reluctant.

Xiyan didn't care, carefully took out the picture scroll, and slowly unfolded it in front of him. Li Xuan's heart also sank even more. Painting a warm and sweet girl, the skin is like condensation, the powder is not applied, but there is a natural beauty to carve, two small pear vortices looming, and the happy smile in the eyes decorates the whole person brightly. She is not thrillingly beautiful, but she makes those who look at it reluctant to open their eyes. Looking at the man next to her, although his face was a little cold, he had a romantic charm. The most amazing thing is the way he looks at her, with pity, doting, worry, and ...... Even he had to admit that Wen Shaoqian's paintings were indeed very good, very vivid, very expressive, and very ...... Make him angry! He didn't want to be angry, he didn't want to make it worse when his relationship with Xiyan was on thin ice now, but he couldn't help but be angry. In the five years she left him, how many stories were there, and how much did he miss? If she had other options besides Yun Heng, then ...... He stole a glance at her. Xiyan is afraid that he still doesn't know about it. Thinking of this, Li Xuan tried his best to control his feelings, and said calmly and with a little disdain, "But that's it." Then he reluctantly turned his head away from the girl in the painting.

Xi Yan's expression was obviously unbelieving. The big brother's painting is praised even by the uncle who has always been strict, why is it not good? But after thinking about it, Li Xuan has also been good at calligraphy and painting since he was young, and maybe he can find the shortcomings that she didn't notice from the subtleties. So he humbly asked, "What does the prince think is wrong?" ”

"Painted you so beautifully!" He glared at her angrily.

Xiyan was embarrassed and said with a smile, "I...... It's not that pretty. At that time, she felt that her big brother had painted her too beautifully.

With her crimson cheeks and her shy demeanor, her childish face, which was a new wife, had a little more indescribable charm, and Li Xuan suddenly regretted what she had just said. Where did Wen Shaoqian paint her well, and she was clearly not as beautiful as her now. What if Wen Shaoqian can draw again, can he draw her with every expression every day? However, he can really own her.

His mood didn't improve. "I'll draw one for you when I'm free." He said lightly. "The storage is better than he paints."

Xiyan looked at him in a daze.

What kind of reaction is this?

"If you don't want it, forget it." For fear that she would refuse, he preemptively said.

"Multi-...... Thank you, Lord Wang. Xi Yan's voice was slightly choked.

Is this going to cry again? He sighed inwardly. It seemed like he could always make her cry. Delicate and sensitive as Ning Ruo, he can also treat her gently, how can he only make her sad for his beloved? What's worse is that he can't figure out what is upsetting her.

Xiyan didn't say anything more, and he also fell into deep thought.

"Yo, who is this drawing?" Yun Heng snatched the scroll in Li Xuan's hand and praised him, "Ning Ruo, Li Xuan's painting of you is really amazing!" He said, winking at Li Xuan, "Is it in the eyes of a lover?" ”

Li Xuan glanced at him, "You don't have anything serious in your mouth." ”

Ning Ruo also smiled shyly, "Brother Li Xuan, don't pay attention to him, Yun Heng is used to laughing at people." That being said, his face was full of joy.

Xi Yan was envious beside him, next to Li Xuan, and asked eagerly, "Brother Li Xuan, can you also draw one for me?" ”

Li Xuan looked down at her. "Don't draw."

"Draw one, please." She said pitifully with a bitter little face.

He was obviously soft-hearted, but he just refused to give in. Hmph, yesterday she sneaked out with Yun Heng to ride a horse without making a sound, causing him to rush to give her osmanthus cake and pounce on her, so he didn't want to forgive her so lightly. Again...... Last time I hunted, I heard those brothers who had become a family say that women should not be spoiled the most, otherwise they may not be able to be arrogant in the future...... Bah! How did you think of going up there! Li Xuan's own face turned red first. If Xiyan's liking is just to just want to see him every day and play with him, then his liking is undoubtedly much more long-term and serious. She doesn't learn now, she only knows how to play all day long, E-Niang is just down, Ama has already complained about her, if it goes on like this, how can they still become a relative? Thinking like this, my heart hardened again.

"Then ......" Xiyan looked at him and said flatteringly, "Can you teach me how to draw?" I want to learn too. ”

"If you really want to learn, I'll ask Mr. Ama to teach you." He said deliberately. "You'll have to study hard." These ladies in the capital, which one is not poetry, songs, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. He didn't want to do that, he just hoped that she would be more stable.

"Xiyan, ignore him." Yun Heng pulled her over with a smile, "If he doesn't teach you, I'll teach you, and I will also draw." As he spoke, he had already abducted the little girl out.

Li Xuan clenched his fists hatefully.

"Brother Li Xuan, thank you for the painting. It's so well drawn. Ning Ruo walked over with a red face. She was already a beautiful girl, but now she is even more slim.

"If you like, you can do it." He barely managed to squeeze out a smile.

"I ...... I've got something for you, too. She said softly. Hope you ...... Don't be disgusted. So saying, he took something from the maid's hand and stuffed it into his hand, and without waiting for him to react, the master and servant left in a hurry.

Li Xuan looked down at his hand, it was a delicately crafted luozi. He remembered that a few days ago, he had the intention to tease Xiyan and asked her to call him up. Everyone knows that Xiyan is not good at women, so this matter will naturally sink into the sea, and he didn't take it to heart. Unexpectedly, Ning Ruo fell in love...... He stood in place with the veil in his hand, and the expression on his face did not know whether it was sad or happy......

Li Xuan came back to his senses and looked at Xiyan, who was still silent. He should have painted for her. He's not only drawn her appearance a thousand times in his heart, hasn't he?