Gu Xinian took a deep breath, and then squeezed out a smile: "Yu'er, my mother and I are discussing going to Ciyun Temple the day after tomorrow. Sue sù big brother, do you want to go? ”

Gu Xiyu's attention was really diverted, and after thinking seriously for a moment, he nodded slowly.

Mrs. Zheng's eyes suddenly lit up. She had already decided to take Gu Xiyu to Ciyun Temple, according to Gu Xiyu's temperament, if she was asked, she would shake her head and refuse to go. So she made a decision without asking Gu Xiyu's opinion at all. I really didn't expect Gu Xiyu to take the initiative to leave the house......

At this moment, Mrs. Zheng had already put the little unhappiness just now behind her, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, if your eldest brother doesn't want to go, forget it, let's go to Ciyun Temple together." ”

"Who says I'm not going?" Gu Xinian's voice sounded faintly.

Mrs. Zheng was surprised, delighted and hesitant: "Xi Nian, do you really plan to accompany us to Ciyun Temple?" Before, she was angry for Gu Xinian's categorical refusal, but now that Gu Xinian took the initiative to nod, she began to feel sorry for her son again.

Gu Xinian smiled, but there was no smile in his eyes: "Mother, don't worry, since I promised to go, I will never regret it." ”

This tone sounds a little wrong. Where it seems to be going out for a walk, it's a bit cold.

Mrs. Zheng was secretly worried in her heart, but she didn't want to say anything, so she nodded casually: "It's okay, then it's decided." It's getting late, so go back and have a good rest! ”

Gu Xinian was the first to stand up, and although he tried his best to control it, his body still shook slightly. The little guy Wanfu was very clever and quietly came to Gu Xinian's side. Just as he wanted to stabilize his body with his arm for Gu Xinian, he heard Gu Xinian say in a deep voice: "I don't need your help, I can walk back by myself." ”

Wanfu reluctantly stepped aside.

Gu Xiyu rarely saw Gu Xinian like this, and she was distressed and anxious: "Big brother." You okay? ”

Gu Xinian's eyes looking at Gu Xiyu were very gentle: "Don't worry, I'm not drunk." "Just a little bit more than usual.

Gu Xiyu was relieved and insisted on accompanying Gu Xinian back. Fortunately, the two brothers and sisters lived together, and they were originally on the same road. It's only natural to go together.

At this time, it was already dark, the two maids were far away in front of the lanterns, and the other two were carrying lanterns in the back, Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu walked out of Jingxin Garden with Gu Xinian.

Gu Xinian's mood was obviously not calm, and he didn't speak all the time.

Gu Xiyu comforted a little awkwardly: "Big brother, if you meet her." We ignored her. This is quite childish.

The light was dim, and Ye Qinglan couldn't see the expression on Gu Xinian's face clearly, only hearing him smile lowly. The laughter was completely different from the calm and cold of the past. It's a bit bleak and desolate.

Ye Qinglan habitually began to speculate about what Gu Xinian was thinking at the moment. The name Shen Qiuyu was mentioned repeatedly tonight, which must have evoked the past memories that Gu Xinian hid in his heart. I don't know how sweet and bitter these memories are......

Walking to a ginkgo tree, Gu Xinian suddenly stopped.

Gu Xiyu asked nervously, "Big brother, what's wrong with you?" ”

Gu Xinian was silent for a moment. "I want to stay here and go back later." ”

Gu Xiyu said without thinking: "I'll accompany you." ”

"No need," Gu Xinian's voice became gentle again: "It's so late, the dew here is so humid, you still want to go back and rest!" I'll be back here later. ”

Gu Xiyu insisted unusually: "I'm not leaving, I'm going to accompany my eldest brother here." ”

If it had been someone else, Gu Xinian would have probably turned his face a long time ago. But for this sister who has been withdrawn since childhood. Gu Xinian has always cherished her very much, but he can't bear to brush her heart. Nodding slightly, he walked under the ginkgo tree.

His handsomeness was obscured by the night. No one could see his expression at the moment. But the slender figure inexplicably revealed a bit heavy.

Gu Xiyu followed step by step, wanting to comfort Gu Xinian for a few words, but he couldn't think of it after racking his brains, so he couldn't help but glance at Ye Qinglan for help.

She has always been empathetic and eloquent. I will definitely be able to come up with words to comfort my eldest brother.

Ye Qinglan didn't want to meddle in things, but she was begged by Gu Xiyu's pitiful eyes. A heart softened. After thinking about it, he also stepped forward and said to Gu Xiyu in a low voice: "Cousin, can you take a few steps back?" ”

Gu Xiyu trusted Ye Qinglan almost 100%, nodded immediately, and walked away a few steps. The maids and maids also stood farther away.

Under the ginkgo tree, only Gu Xinian and Ye Qinglan remained.

Gu Xinian knew that Ye Qinglan was standing behind him, but he didn't look back, he still stood with his hands in his hands, and his eyes didn't know where to fall.

Ye Qinglan coughed: "Cousin Gu, can I say a few words?" ”

"Aren't you already talking?" The sneering meaning in Gu Xinian's words was clearly visible. It's not a good temperament, and tonight it's even more unexpectedly indifferent.

Ye Qinglan touched a soft nail, but she wasn't so angry. People have been touched on the sad past, and their mood is in turmoil, and it would be strange if they still had the patience to deal with her.

"If you want to comfort me with something, you don't have to say it." Gu Xinian said coldly: "I just want to stay quiet for a while." ”

"Cousin Gu misunderstood," Ye Qinglan replied indifferently, "I didn't plan to comfort you with anything." It's just that I can't bear to see Cousin Xiyu sad with you, so I coaxed her to stand farther away. ”

This unexpected answer made Gu Xinian stunned and couldn't help but turn around.

The night was hazy, with only a few lanterns emitting a dim and soft glow. Ye Qinglan stood under the tree prettyly, her delicate face exuding amazing beauty in the flickering light. Under the cover of the night, she no longer pretended to be tame and well-behaved, and her eyes were as bright as autumn water, shining with calm and wise light, and she was obviously thinking about something.

She must not have known that his eyesight was excellent, and even in such a situation he could see her expression clearly.

Gu Xinian looked at the unusually beautiful face fixedly, and said after a while: "Do you have anything else to say?" ”

Of course there is, otherwise she wouldn't have stuck her hot face to other people's cold butts!

"Cousin Gu is amazing! Before I could open my mouth, I knew I had something to ask for. Ye Qinglan flattered a few words, didn't talk nonsense, and quickly got to the point: "The morning after tomorrow, the sixth sister will also go to Ciyun Temple." Could it be better to ask Cousin Gu to take a little time and say a few words to the sixth sister in private? ”

Gu Xinian raised his eyebrows, not minding that the ridicule in his words was clearly heard by Ye Qinglan: "Why should I promise you?" ”

Ye Qinglan had already prepared in her heart, and responded unhurriedly: "For you, just listening to a girl's voice and saying a few words can dispel her thoughts." But for that girl, it was a major event related to lifelong happiness. ”

Happiness for life?

Gu Xinian didn't know what to think, and said indifferently: "Jun Yan is her lifelong happiness." ”

Why is he so sure? Ye Qinglan felt a strange feeling in her heart, but she didn't have time to think about it, and quickly responded: "I think so too." But the sixth sister's heart has never been able to let go of Cousin Gu. I always want to be able to meet Cousin Gu alone before I get married. This is not much effort for Cousin Gu at all. But it can fulfill a piece of the sixth sister's heart......"

"Have you ever wondered what would happen if I was found out about meeting her alone?" Gu Xinian was unmoved: "How important is a woman's reputation, once it spreads, do you know how much damage it will do to her?" ”

At that time, Ye Qingning's reputation will be gone. There was no other choice but to marry him. And he will never marry Ye Qingning. At that time, what should Ye Qingning do?

Ye Qinglan was so smart that she naturally heard the hidden meaning in Gu Xinian's words. Without thinking, he asked rhetorically: "Are you worried about the reputation of the sixth sister, or are you worried that you will be forced to marry her after the matter of the private meeting is revealed?" ”

Absolutely! Gu Xinian didn't bother to answer such a question, and responded coldly: "I won't promise you, you don't have to say it anymore." With that, he flicked his sleeves and left.

Ye Qinglan was in a hurry, and suddenly blurted out: "You know the pain of asking for nothing, why don't you want to fulfill a girl's wish?" Even if you don't have a relationship with her, but she is your cousin after all, don't you even want to do this little thing for her? If the sixth sister marries Cousin Zheng like this, she will have regrets in her heart for the rest of her life. Just like you back then, watching Shen Qiuyu get married, you don't even have a chance to redeem it......"

Gu Xinian's footsteps paused, and Huo Ran turned around to look over. I drank a lot of wine tonight, and my feelings fluctuated so much that the gentle mask finally cracked under the cover of night.

His eyes were no longer calm, and a flame called anger burned under his eyes, like a sharp sword out of its sheath shining with a cold light, and his voice was low and cold: "What did you say? ”

Ye Qinglan was not frightened by his anger, and responded calmly: "Since you want to hear it, I will say it directly." The past is gone, and it's useless to remember it. Nothing can be done all over again. People live in the present, and they can't always think about the past, but more importantly, the present and the future. ”

Nothing can be done all over again......

Gu Xinian felt a violent cramp in his heart, sneered, and stared straight at Ye Qinglan's eyes: "Of course what you said is light, you haven't experienced this at all, how can you understand this kind of taste!" ”

Being looked at like this by those slightly contemptuous and cold eyes, Ye Qinglan's calm self-control finally disappeared, and she responded-for-tat: "You are not me, how do you know that I don't understand this feeling?" ”