"Sister Xie, why are you here alone?" The person who came was Ruan Xiu.

Xie An didn't want to pretend to be enthusiastic, and replied to her coldly: "Oh, my maid went back to get something, I'm waiting for her here." ”

Ruan Xiu didn't care at all, as if she didn't hear the estrangement in her words, and said enthusiastically: "Then I'll be here to accompany my sister and wait, it's not good for my sister to be alone." It just so happened that there was a pavilion not far in front, and now it was cold outside, but the pavilion of Yuwen's house was full of charcoal pots, and we waited there. ”

"It's better not to, sister, if you have something, let's go first. I'm afraid that my little maid won't be able to see me when she comes back, and I'll be in a hurry. Xie An also politely refused.

Unexpectedly, Ruan Xiu still didn't give up: "What's so difficult about this, Menglan, you wait here, if the maid next to Sister Xie comes, you will take people to the pavilion in the garden." ”

"Yes." Ruan Xiu's maid said.

This blocked Xie Anyi's way, and she didn't want to tear her face with her, so she had to smile and said, "Then it's better to be respectful, sister, please." ”

Xie An also followed Ruan Xiu for about a stick of incense before he saw the pavilion "not far away". She was a little suspicious in her heart, it could be seen that there were occasional people passing by here, and Ruan Xiu didn't dare to do anything, so she didn't say anything, but she just recalled the route she came, and found that Ruan Xiu should have taken her around in a circle, she couldn't remember it at all.

Sure enough, as Ruan Xiu said, there was a curtain hanging outside the pavilion to block the wind, two charcoal basins were burning in the pavilion, and some snacks and a pot of scalded wine were also placed on the table. Looking at these furnishings, it's like she wants to entertain someone, could it be that this Ruan Xiu has calculated that she will come here?

Xie An also observed the surroundings, because the curtain was hung, people outside the pavilion could not see the situation in the pavilion at all, and it was estimated that only shouting could be heard outside.

Ruan Xiu saw this in the pavilion, and her face was surprised: "Hey, is this specially arranged by the immortals who calculated that Sister Xie and I were going to come here today?" Sister Xie, sit down, we can't live up to the kindness of the gods. ”

After speaking, she sat on the main seat like a hostess, and seeing that Xie An was also standing still, she got up again and pulled her down. picked up the wine on the table, poured two glasses, put one of them in front of Xie Anyi and said, "It's really cold this day, Sister Xie has just stood there for a long time, drink a glass of wine to warm up, don't suffer from the cold." ”

Xie An really didn't know what kind of medicine she was selling in her gourd, but he wanted to know what her idea was, so he picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

It is said that the liquor of the ancients had a low alcohol content, and Xie An also drank it, and sure enough, this wine is not spicy at all, but a bit like modern Korean sake. Thinking of this, Xie An took another sip, her body felt warmer, and she couldn't help but relax.

Ruan Xiu over there also drank half a glass, and saw that the wine glass in front of Xie Anyi was empty, so he picked up the wine jug again and poured the two glasses full.

"I saw that Sister Xie also likes to eat my pickled preserves, just now I specially asked Meng Lan to pack some more, and let the maid bring it back for you later."

"Then thank you, sister." Xie An also said politely.

"Where, I heard that Sister Xie is going to enter the palace after the New Year, if it is in the eyes of nobles, then she will enter the heavenly family. I just hope that my sister will remember my sister by then. Ruan Xiu said very sincerely.

"Sister Ruan is not only beautiful, but also has an excellent temperament, I heard that she also knows some medical skills, if anyone marries you in the future, it will be a blessing for Hugh." Xie An didn't know what to take, so he had to pick out some good things to say.

Who knew that as soon as these words came out, Ruan Xiu's expression darkened.

Xie An also pondered in her heart, she didn't say anything wrong, after hearing this, shouldn't ancient women blush and bow their heads to open the topic?

"Alas, my sister is a concubine, I don't know, Xiu'er is just a concubine, and my aunt is not favored...... Where I have to speak about this life's event, it's just a word from my mother. Xiu'er never cares who she marries, if someone is really good to Xiu'er, Xiu'er is willing to be a concubine......" As she spoke, Ruan Xiu took out a handkerchief and wiped her eyes.

What's going on? Why do you say that it tastes bad when you say this? Is this a disguised confession to her that she is willing to go to Yuwen's house to be a concubine? But if you want to talk about this, you also have to talk to the people of the Yuwen family? Is it okay to talk to her? Xie An couldn't figure out the situation either, and his mind was full of question marks.

Ruan Xiu saw that Xie An didn't speak, and she didn't mean to stop, she was still talking: "A month ago, I heard that my mother was going to tell me about my family, and I secretly inquired and found out that that person had killed three wives. Xiu'er knew that she was powerless to resist, and when she was in despair, Cousin De actually sent someone to pick me up to accompany my cousin-in-law, and I don't know why I did it. Xiu'er knows that God is helping me and showing Xiu'er a clear way. ”

"I wonder why Miss Ruan said these things to me?" Xie An was finally a little unable to hold back.

Ruan Xiu didn't answer immediately, grabbed Xie Anyi's arm, and said, "Xiu'er is willing to accompany her sister-in-law and take care of her sister-in-law all the time...... My sister-in-law has always talked about my sister in the past, saying that my sister is a fairy-like person, if my sister is willing to help me......"

Hearing this, Xie An almost didn't spurt out a mouthful of old blood, daring to love which tendon was wrong with this girl, and even wanted her to talk about Xiang and let Meng Yuting find a rival for herself.

Her face changed, and she was about to scold, when she heard a man's voice outside: "Master, it's just ahead, the wine is hot." ”

"Isn't this an inner house? How could there be a man! Xie An also asked in a low voice.

Ruan Xiu obviously didn't expect a man to appear, and immediately panicked, she stumbled and said, "This ...... This is a garden at the intersection of the inner and outer courtyards, and it is ...... on weekdays Very few people come on weekdays. Sister believe me...... I...... I really don't know ......."

As the footsteps got closer and closer, they would meet the visitors even if they wanted to go out, and the pavilion was so small that there was no place to hide...... Thinking of this, Xie An simply stood up generously and prepared to greet the visitor.

The curtain was lifted from the outside, and a man walked in. He was in his twenties, dark-skinned, burly, and handsome, tough guy in modern parlance. Xie An also obviously felt that Ruan Xiu blushed when he saw this person, and guessed that he should be Yuwen Haode.

The man didn't expect that there were two women in the pavilion, and he couldn't help but be stunned. However, Ruan Xiu reacted first, she walked in front of Yuwen Haode, bowed slowly, and said softly: "Xiu'er asks Cousin De for peace." ”

Yuwen Haode came to his senses and said, "I didn't know that my cousin had guests here, but it was abrupt for my brother." Just ......"

Before he finished speaking, a little servant hurriedly walked in and whispered in his ear: "Master, Prince Li is here." ”