Qingling stayed awake all night.

The next day, Emperor Hao once again summoned the father and son of the Emperor Daze into the palace.

Qing Ling played a chess game in the garden pavilion of his dormitory, and played against himself.

Perhaps, things are still uncertain.

Perhaps, Luo Yao will firmly reject Emperor Hao's proposal.

Or perhaps, after a night of consideration, Emperor Hao found that his half-gotten daughter was not as intimate as Ah Jing after all, and it is not known that he changed his mind......

Her mind was in a mess, and a game of chess was messed up.

Yashuang came over to remind Qing Ling that since he had returned to the palace, he should go to the queen's palace to salute and greet him.

Qing Ling waved her hand to pull back.

Going to the Queen's Palace?

Mo said that she didn't know if she couldn't help but do it when she saw that person now, even if she didn't say hello, she was afraid that after a while, the queen would come to the Silver Que Palace to "greet" herself.

After a while, Yashuang turned back and said that His Majesty had also summoned his sister and the eldest emperor into the palace today, and the eldest emperor was now drinking tea with the queen in the imperial garden, and the harem concubines were also accompanying her, asking Qing Ling if she wanted to say hello.

Qing Ling said: "I won't go to join in the fun when the elders chat. Today, I don't see anyone except my father's summons. ”

She did tell Yashuang that she should always mention anything that should be done within the scope of her palace rules.

But today, she really didn't have the interest to bother with these trifles......

Qing Ling concentrated, imagined his left hand as Senior Brother Yuanqing, and his right hand as himself, each holding black and white chess pieces, and reopened the battle situation.

The white son in his right hand grabbed the hinterland, and the black son in his left hand gently retreated to the corner.

If you make a mistake, you can regret it, but Kuroko obviously has the opportunity to kill, but he ignores it......

Qing Ling walked step by step, and the corners of his eyes gradually reddened.

The crowded stairs, the fireworks, the blood-stained hands, the gradually freezing and solidifying consciousness, the boundless dark night......

She couldn't hesitate,

Don't hesitate!

Someone approached behind him.

Qing Ling expected that Yashuang had something to do, and the chess pieces in his hand struck the plate suddenly, "I said that no one will see me!" ”

The person who came paused, and after a while, he seemed to smile and said, "Senior sister doesn't want to see it, or does she dare not see it?" ”

Qing Ling's fingertips trembled, and he slowly turned his head.

Luo Yao stood beside a Xifu begonia tree outside the pavilion, staring at her for a moment, his eyes reflecting a familiar golden halo, scorching and bewitching.

Because he was frightened by Luo Heng in Jiuqiu, Qingling once asked Chun Yuyan about the "Demon Pupil".

Chun Yuyan explained that not all people with demon bloodline have demon pupils. The so-called demon pupil is actually a kind of vision produced by the peculiarity of individual cultivation methods. For example, a person like himself, who is a half-demon but has a very noble and orthodox path of cultivation, will not have demon pupils. Most of the cultivators who are strong can suppress the appearance of their own "demon pupils", and they are usually no different from ordinary people. It is only when the internal breath is impaired and disordered, or when the mood fluctuates strongly, that this special eye color is "exposed" again.

At this moment, Qing Ling looked at the golden layer in Luo Yao's eyes, and understood that he had already learned everything from Emperor Hao.

Mood swings? Inner breath disorder? Or is it both?

Qing Ling slowly stood up and asked as calmly as possible, "Father told you?" ”

Luo Yao took a few steps forward and stood under the eaves of the pavilion. He was still staring at Qing Ling tightly, as if he wanted to gain insight into the depths of her heart in this way, and slowly spoke: "Your Majesty said, you have already agreed?" ”

His tone was a little strange, not at all as calm as usual.

The tone is a little light and floating, but the words are extremely clear, as if secretly suppressing some strong feelings. It's just an unconvinced inquiry, but it can't help but reveal a hint of longing and anticipation......

Qing Ling gritted his teeth and quickly said, "Yes." I know I'm sorry for you and Ajing, but there may be no room for change in this matter! ”

She glanced behind Luo Yao, but didn't see any palace maids coming, guessing that he probably had cast some kind of spell, so she no longer scrupled, "Xiao Qi, listen to me." I don't really want to marry you, it's just a deal! I know that you don't want Ning Yan to marry my father, and the marriage between Chaoyan and Daze is inevitable, although it is the best choice for you to be with Ajing, she may not have the ability to help you keep Daze and Jiuqiu! You and I are temporarily engaged to each other, and we borrow from each other, I get what I want, and I help you get what you want. Even if you are forced to get married, this relationship will not change! When Mu Chen ascends the throne in the future, I promise that I will fulfill you and Ajing! ”

She finished speaking in one breath, but looked at Luo Yao quietly, waiting for his answer.

Luo Yao listened silently, the demonic color in his eyes gradually faded, and his gaze finally moved away from Qing Ling's face.

After a long time, Fang slowly spoke, "Wait for Mu Chen to ascend the throne in the future?" Senior sister is so sure? ”

Qing Ling's tone became resolute, "Even if it's not Mu Chen, it won't be Mu Han." I swore to the fourth senior brother that I would avenge him in this life! If you still remember the slightest friendship with you, you should help me! ”

She took a step closer to him and tilted her head, "I know, you are good friends with Mu Han, and it's just for Ajing." But Ah Jing herself said that she was different from her mother. You are the prince of Jiuqiu, why don't you join forces with Mu Chen and help him realize his grand ambition of equality between gods and demons......"

Luo Yao forced in front of Qing Ling and cut her off in a cold tone, "Don't talk to me about any ambitious nonsense!" If you want to follow him to the top of the throne, that's your business! What does it have to do with me? Do you want to leverage each other with me? But what do you have? Senior sister, you think too highly of yourself! ”

He was already much taller than Qing Ling, and at this moment, he was aggressively and condescendingly forcing her to make Qing Ling, who had never heard him speak in such a tone, felt a great provocation.

She laughed angrily, "I'm not as good as you, so you have to tell your father!" Say you don't want to marry me, say you have to marry Ah Jing when you die! ”

Luo Yao stared at Qing Ling, seeing her smiling sarcastically, but the corners of her eyebrows and eyes contained the familiar rogue look in the past, and a face that had precipitated too many heavy emotions suddenly became vivid again.

He couldn't remember how long it had been since he had seen her with such a demeanor......

Qing Ling saw that Luo Yao was silent and the anger around him disappeared, and he unconsciously relaxed a little, and his tone was a little slower, "I'm not joking. If you really don't want to, refuse it. But you'd better think about what the result will be after refusal. ”

Luo Yao laughed at himself and spoke slowly, "I don't dare to refuse." Such a great good thing, how can I be willing to refuse. ”

Qing Ling ignored the sarcasm in his tone, turned around and walked to the chessboard, slowly picking up the chess pieces.

"I know you're not reconciled, and I don't like this kind of deal. I told you last time I was in Zhangguo Peak, marriage is a business and a fake drama between two people. Since it's all fake, you don't have to worry too much about it, just find a way to get the best out of yourself. Didn't you ask me the day before yesterday in Chongwu, if you chose to fight for Jiuqiu, what would I do to you? I can tell you right now, if you're willing to help me, I'll help you......"

Luo Yao looked at her back, as if something in her body had exploded, tearing out a dark pain, spreading and stretching.

What is it that makes the girl who laughs like a bright crescent moon become the hypocritical and fickle power-maker in front of her?

Caught off guard, he reached out and grabbed her arm from behind, squeezing it hard. In an instant, there was a mad desire to destroy everything in my heart!

The chess pieces in Qing Ling's hand slipped down, slowly turned his head, and raised his head to meet Luo Yao's gaze. The light in her eyes, which were like thousands of years of cold ice and mixed with pain, made her feel cold and cold.

She shook off Luo Yao's clamps hard, and her chest rose and fell violently a few times, "You want to do it, right?" Okay, let's go to the queen's bedchamber and fight! I don't mind killing a few more people by mistake in one moment. ”

Luo Yao lowered his eyes, hooked the corners of his mouth with great mockery, and muttered in a low voice: "I'm really crazy to think ......"

He quietly stopped talking and did not continue.

Turning, he waved his hand and withdrew the spell, and walked out with a slight step.

Luo Yao set up a barrier in the garden, completely cutting himself off from the outside world. At this time, the obstacle was removed, and the scenery in the garden suddenly changed. Several palace maids who had been anxiously looking for the "disappeared" emperor let out a sigh of relief and ran in the direction of the pavilion.

Qing Ling turned his head when he heard the sound, but happened to bump into Ah Jing who came out of the dormitory.

Ah Jing stood at the top of the stairs, stopped in amazement, and looked at Qingling and Luo Yao in the garden. Her face was pale, staring slightly at a pair of originally charming and amorous peach blossom eyes, and her expression was full of panic.

After hearing the report of the maid sent to the Chengji Hall to inquire about the news, she rushed here in a frenzy to confront Qingling. Unexpectedly, Luo Yao was also here.

The maid's words in reply were—

"Your Majesty summoned the prince and the prince in the dormitory. Shizi's face looked a little bad, as if he hadn't slept well all night. Later, His Majesty said to the prince that he wanted to marry Emperor Qingling to him, saying that the eldest daughter should be married first when he marries the eldest daughter, and that Emperor Qingling himself is also willing. Shizi seemed to be very surprised, and the tea in his hand was almost spilled. His Majesty asked him what he thought, and the prince was stunned for a while, and then nodded in agreement. ”

As if she had been hit hard, her mind was blank, and she refused to believe the maid's words no matter what. The maid was also frightened by Ah Jing's expression, knelt on the ground and wept and swore that what she said was true, and every detail was absolutely described as it was!

Ah Jing shook her head and came to the Yinque Palace in a trance, but she couldn't find any trace of Qingling.

She waited in the dormitory in a daze, repeating the maid's words over and over again in her head, "I want to marry Emperor Qingling to him...... Qingling Emperor Ji herself is also willing...... Shizi ...... Then he nodded yes......"

No,

No, it won't!

Qing Ling looked at Ah Jing, only to feel that her whole person seemed to be hollowed out and extremely tired. The courage to deal with Luo Yao just now also dissipated, and he couldn't be ruthless anymore.

She took a few steps in the direction of the hall steps, but saw that Ah Jing's gaze was always fixed on Luo Yao's body.

"The ...... of the Prince"

Ah Jing called in a low voice, so cautious, so soft that it broke people's intestines.

Luo Yao's departing back paused, and he half-turned around and looked at Ah Jing.

Between the flowers and shadows, his handsome posture and peerless face are like the most dazzling scenery in the garden.

However, there was a trace of pain in his eyes, and he looked helpless at Ah Jing, and said in a low but clear voice: "I'm sorry." ”

Immediately, his gaze stayed on the Qing Ling on the side for a moment, quickly retracted, and turned around and walked away quickly.

Ah Jing stood in place, her lips slightly open, and her hand unconsciously grabbed the placket of her clothes, resisting a sharp pain rising from the bottom of her heart.

Qing Ling slowly walked to the front of the hall, stretched out his hand, and held Ah Jing's hand in front of his chest.

Ah Jing's gaze finally moved to Qing Ling's face.

"Is it true? You're going to marry him......"

Her eyes widened and her voice trembled, "Father said that you did it voluntarily......"

Qing Ling was like a fish in his throat, lowered his eyebrows, and said with difficulty: "I'm sorry, I can't help it." ”

Ah Jing's hand trembled violently, and then quickly pulled out of Qing Ling's palm, and slapped her face with a "snap".