The day before the child, Xiao Zhen finally returned from Dongjin Mansion.

Liuli got the news, and after he returned to the palace to explain his business and family, he posted a very serious post and asked Xiao Zhen to come to the house.

"Is it snowing out there again?" Liuli saw that Xiao Zhen took off his clothes before entering the door, and he also baked a fire at the smoke cage at the door before coming over, and couldn't help asking.

She is not very afraid of the cold, but the weather has been miserable, she is lazy, and the cat does not come out of the house. And Xiao Zhen's big coat is the fur of Shanghao, and the snow only reaches the tip of the hair, and it will not be completely wet. When heated, it condenses into tiny droplets of water, making the whole garment look shiny. She just glanced at it, and it seemed that the snow was still falling heavily.

Xiao Zhen sighed, naturally walked to the table, sat down, took the hot tea handed over by Liuli, took a sip and said, "Qin Tianjian's prediction is really accurate, this winter is really cold." The snow is one after another, the old is unmelted, and the new is covered again. From Totsu Prefecture to Tokyo, it is usually only half a day's journey on horseback, but this time I tied dry straw to the horse's hooves, but I still walked for two days. ”

"yes." Liuli nodded, also worried, "I heard from the people in the house that even firewood and charcoal are three times more expensive than in previous years, and the fruits and vegetables on the market are almost extinct." ”

Xiao Zhen showed compassion on his face, "Tokyo is the capital of the capital, and Dongjin Mansion is the richest place in the north, but there are many people whose houses have collapsed and froze to death in these two places, and the situation in other parts of Dazhao is only afraid that it will be more serious." Especially in the north, according to the reports of the local state capitals, not to mention the people, the livestock froze to death countless times, suffered heavy losses, and the spring ploughing in the coming year has become a problem. ”

"Isn't the government prepared?"

"A drop in the bucket." Xiao Zhen shook his head, and then said, "Before, the noble ladies and ladies in the capital made a mercy meeting and prepared a lot of relief materials and food in advance, which really helped a lot this time. If it weren't for them, the capital would be a good place. I am afraid that I will starve all over the wilderness under the New Year, which makes it difficult for the people to be at peace. ”

At this point, he paused, then softened his voice as much as he could, "Your sister-in-law's business...... Mourn, mercy will be her advice, and it will be considered a blessing, may she be safe in the next life. It's a pity that in this weather, Brother Shui is afraid that he won't be able to come back from Jiangnan for the New Year, and I can't persuade him. ”

Ruri lowered her head. I'm afraid to show a look of disdain. Others don't know the way, but Qiu Shuanghua will definitely not have an afterlife, and the sins she committed are enough for her to be punished in hell for a long, long time. Even if the Mercy Society did help the poor people, she did it with her heart, and God would not reward such "kindness".

"Aren't you very busy, and even if you come back, you won't have much time to spare?" Turning the subject away, reluctant to mention the woman.

Xiao Zhen thought she was sad. didn't say much at the moment, just said, "Yes, the Manchu Dynasty is civil and military." Including my father, don't think about having a good time this year, it's about disaster relief, and there is nothing simple. He smiled at Ruri. It's only for you that I'll be able to pull away for a while. ”

His smile is warm, but it doesn't feel like a stone. Stones can be touched. And Xiao Jiu always seems to be separated from the glass by a layer of transparent enchantment, he can see it, but he can't feel the temperature.

Because the sky was very overcast, he lit a candle when he was shi, and the soft orange light shone on Xiao Jiu's face and body, making his lines soften a lot. He was busy with business, and he lost a lot of weight, so his angular face became more and more handsome. A good education enabled him to sit up straight and stand tall at all times. And his broad eyes......

I have to say that Xiao Jiulang is a good man and a warm-hearted man. Marry someone and be elected as a man like Kuro, right? It's a pity that the rhythm between them is always out of place. At first, because he was Xiao Zuo's son, she felt that the princes were not good things, so she decided to sacrifice herself and use him as a tool for revenge. But when they first met, he said that he would not marry her, so frank and direct that there was almost no city government, which made her change her attitude towards him, and suddenly relaxed and became a friend. But later, I don't know why, he fell in love with her again.

At the same time, she was incredulous, and the first love and feelings for the stone that had entered her heart since the cardamom years gradually emerged because of the parting, and then occupied her entire heart with great clarity and stubbornness. Even if Shi was forced to marry someone else, a tenacious person like her would not be able to shake her heart.

At this time, she and Xiao Jiu were two pairs, obviously not in love with each other, and even in the more than a year that she entered Beijing, they corresponded frequently but rarely even met, but they had a strange feeling between each other: like an old husband and wife who had lived for decades, plain and calm. When he entered the door, he said that there was no barrier in the official affairs of the court, and drinking water was as natural. And she answered decently, and poured tea and water, just like to her colleagues and bosses.

But the heart has no waves at all.

Even against Xiao Shiyi, she would grit her teeth, jump like thunder, be full of vigilance, or simply be at a loss. Sometimes I go crazy, and it's very, very unreasonable.

And these emotions never appeared when she was by Xiao Jiu's side. Just now he said that he was only pulling out for her, obviously teasing, but he said that he didn't feel anything, and she didn't react shyly at all. So she sadly said that they never called each other, and could only be friends. No matter how good he is, the two are also parallel rails, destined to be unable to hand over.

Of course she can marry him, and she should be happy. But the situation has changed, and she has become unbearable with him. And love is the most capricious thing in the world, it doesn't talk about conditions, it only follows the slightest throbbing, and there is no reason at all.

What about him? Do you really love her? Or because they were given marriage, and she was his fiancée when she appeared, so he had a preconceived impression. Even if you say that you don't marry, you know that the emperor's order is difficult to disobey. Later, I found out that she was not bad, whether it was her appearance or figure, plus her personality was a little unique, and she was different from other noble girls in Tokyo, so she simply decided it. A self-disciplined and ethical person like him, a rare gentleman among princes, since he has recognized it, how can he easily change it?

In fact, their engagement is really hard to dissolve. But today, she still has to tell him the truth. Xiao Shiyi was right, since Zhilu Dao Jiulang should not be hurt, then whether it was good or bad, she wanted to give him the truth. This was decided a long time ago, because the sudden appearance of the autumn frost flower delayed for a few days, but it will not change. Besides, the woman who lived in lies also gave her a wake-up call. Something built on hypocrisy, no matter how carefully you maintain it, will collapse one day.

"Why don't you speak?" Seeing that Liuli was silent, Xiao Zhen asked. "Something to do with me, right? You've always been sensible, and if you didn't have something important to say to me, you probably wouldn't have come to me when you're so busy. "Look at the glass, and look around," it's still so formal. ”

not only posted a post, but also deliberately chose to receive him in the small flower hall where he lived. He used to come to her and always meet in her little study. Naturally, it is not as big as the small flower hall, and the furnishings are good, but there is warmth and intimacy. Today, it's as if we're going to get down to business. Look at herself again, she is wearing a long satin robe embroidered with gold thread and pomegranate flowers in lotus blue, a tooth-white skirt, and a simple and generous single screw bun, with cloud sideburns and flowers on her face. Liuli has always been afraid of trouble, and likes loose old clothes at home, and rarely wears jewelry, at most a hosta or pearl hairpin, so this dress is also very solemn at this time.

"About our marriage contract......" Ruri hesitated. I really won't beat around the bush, so I'm going to say it straight.

As if it had just started, Xiao Zhen took over and said, "It's the New Year." You'll be eighteen. According to my father's intentions, he wanted us to get married in a few months. However, Mrs. Shi unfortunately passed away, and you have to keep filial piety...... I mean, it's better to set the wedding date first. You should prepare slowly......"

In ancient China, the father kept filial piety for three years, and the actual twenty-seven months was enough. The mother kept filial piety for a year. But Da Zhao, whose mother died, kept for one year and three years. Before, Liuli clearly said that she would keep filial piety for Mrs. Shi for three years. Xiao Zhen is considerate and has no dissatisfaction.

"No, you don't get it." Liuli felt that she couldn't talk anymore, so she interrupted Xiao Zhen in turn. She can't hesitate, but if there is a trace of unbearable, the courage that has been mustered for so long will be discharged, and the knot will become tighter and tighter!

"I don't want to marry you anymore!" Whatever you have to face, let the truth come sooner!

Xiao Zhen didn't understand for a while, and couldn't help asking, "What did you say?" ”

"I said, Kuro, I don't want to marry you." Long pain is better than short pain, "I'm sorry! I'm really sorry! It's okay for you to be mad at me no matter how much you want, but I ...... Don't marry you. ”

Silence, tight silence.

Xiao Zhen looked at Liuli in surprise, and repeatedly thought that he had misheard, "I...... Am I tired and confused? Or, is it dreaming? ”

"I'm sorry." She could only say the most powerless words in the world of these three worlds. Other than that, she had nothing to say.

"Wait, wait......" Xiao Zhen raised his hand, "Are you overly sad, or have I done something wrong, and what is ......good for you?"

"I like someone else!" Gritting his teeth, he was more cruel.

"Who?" Asked subconsciously.

"Xiao Yu, the king of Linshan County!" Liuli turned her heart sideways and planted it on Xiao Shiyi, "What I like is him!" ”

Xiao Zhen's face was as white as snow in an instant.

"Ruri, what are you making a fuss?" His heart sank, looking at the red eyes and firm eyes, although he had believed intellectually, he still couldn't accept it emotionally.

"What I like is him!" It's just this one sentence, and I keep repeating it, because I can't say anything else. Then he gritted his teeth and didn't say a word. Just looking at Xiao Zhen like this, she was so guilty that she couldn't die immediately. But since she did, she couldn't turn back.

But no matter how much I endured it, the tears still rolled down. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I wish I could pay you back!

Xiao Zhen opened his mouth, and finally didn't confirm anything again. For a long time, as if he had gathered strength, he tried to stand up, and walked out without looking back. At the moment when the curtain was lifted, the wind and snow blew in wildly, staining Liuli's face, and it was cold.

She closed her eyes tightly: Xiao Shiyi, I'm sorry. If you're as smart as you always have, you wouldn't have played this show out of the way, even if I hadn't said hello in advance!

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………… 66 Have something to say.........

The supporters of Little Brother Jiu expressed their sadness. Also, everyone only pays attention to emotional dramas, so no one praises Brother Eleven's good way to seek other people's rivers quietly?

Xie Lu Xie. (To be continued......)

PS: Let's talk about the book review: 66 is not afraid of criticism, friends who subscribe to the genuine version, to put it bluntly, it is 66's food and clothing parents, it is God, not to mention supporting me, discussing the plot out of good intentions, even if it is really scolded, the author can only listen. 66 is not a foolish person, naturally he will not be angry, and he is very grateful and sincerely accepts his opinions. But I always have someone here anonymously, sometimes it's just a newly registered account, and I have to wonder if it's a vest or something. Actually, I don't want to pay attention to it, but some well-meaning readers have to defend me, and I'm afraid that everyone will follow suit, so I simply deleted the matter. Thank you.

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