The night is always so deep and quiet, and it also makes people feel lonely and lonely. How many times did Lu Jue not be able to bear the pain of lovesickness, and stood silently downstairs in the dead of night Zhou Ruoshui, standing all night, but he couldn't muster up the courage to take a step up.

Sometimes the smarter people are, the more stubborn they are, and the more they are not afraid of life and death, the more they are afraid of life and death. It's not that he wants to bear it, it's that he doesn't want to put what he bears on his family. It can be said that Lu Jue did not have the courage of Zhou Ruoshui at this time, he chose to escape, but Zhou Ruoshui chose to face it with him.

Day after day, it was almost night, and since that day he left with him for a few days, Zhou Ruoshui couldn't bear it anymore, and took Xiangyue to Lu Jue's residence in the East Chamber.

Night Wind, who was guarding the door, saw someone coming, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute and said, "Night Wind has seen Madame." ”

Zhou Ruoshui smiled softly and said, "I made a blood swallow to replenish your master's body, and there is a report from Brother Lao Yefeng." ”

Night Wind hung his head and said, "Madame, please go back, the master is not here." ”

Zhou Ruoshui glanced at the closed door, frowned and said: "In the past, you and Liulang were inseparable from each other, why, now that others are outside, you are at ease guarding the empty room here, is it not that you are deliberately coaxing me!" ”

Night Wind hurriedly said: "Madame gave Night Wind ten guts, and Night Wind didn't dare to coax Madame." A few days ago, the slave was injured, and the master allowed the slave to stay in the house, and he will be appointed after the injury is healed. ”

Hearing him say this, Zhou Ruoshui couldn't help but feel sad, they lived in the same house, and they didn't even know when the people around him were injured, if he didn't deliberately avoid it, how could he not know everything. She smiled apologetically: "It's because I misunderstood, I'll go in and wait for him." But as soon as he took two steps, he was stopped by the night wind

Afraid that these martial arts practitioners would hurt Zhou Ruoshui, Xiangyue hurriedly took two steps forward, protected her in front of her, and said, "Your courage is really not small, does my young lady want your consent when she sees her uncle?" ”

Realizing that he was rude, Yefeng hurriedly retreated, bowed down and saluted: "The slave doesn't dare, but the master has an order, and 、、、、、、 is not allowed."

The first few times she avoided it, but now a guard dares to block the way, Zhou Ruoshui is not only sad but also angry, she looked at the night wind with a serious face and asked, "Who am I?" ”

Ye Feng was slightly stunned by her question, and then hurriedly replied, "Madam." ”

Zhou Ruoshui asked again: "Whose wife?" ”

Night Wind glanced up at her, lowered his eyes and said, "Master's wife." ”

"Your master can write a letter of resignation, or pass it on to you, as long as he sees me, he doesn't have to observe the etiquette of master and servant!"

"Nope"

"Very good, then I am still Lu Jue's wife, your lady!" smiled at him and said, "May I ask how I can't enter my father-in-law's room!" ”

Night Wind hurriedly bowed down and saluted: "Night Wind is afraid, Night Wind doesn't dare." He took a few steps back and moved away from the door.

Zhou Ruoshui didn't say anything, took the food box from Xiangyue's hand and said, "You wait for me here, I'll put my things down, and we'll go." ”

"Yes," Kazuki replied, standing there without taking a step forward.

When he walked to the night wind, Zhou Ruoshui bowed slightly: "Shui Er was rude just now, Brother Night Wind should not worry about Shui Er." I know it's not easy for you, and I won't embarrass you. Saying that, she frowned and said: "I don't know if Rokuro has anything to avoid me, but I can't really be angry with him, these days he goes out early and returns late, he must not eat well outside, I am worried about his body, so I made some bird's nest porridge, put it down, I will leave, you don't have to say that I have been here." ”

Night Wind folded his hands and said, "Mrs. Xie." ”

Zhou Ruoshui nodded to him, and pushed the door into the house. put the food box on the table, but she was not in a hurry to leave, but stood there and walked around the house, I don't know if it was really cold, or if she felt Lu Jue's loneliness and helplessness, she actually shivered. Slightly turned his head to see the clothes on the hanger, which he made for Lu Jue, he naturally recognized it at a glance, and as soon as he stepped forward, he heard Lu Jue's voice outside the door, and he hid behind the hanger in a panic.

Seeing Xiangyue here, although Lu Jue was surprised, he was more speculating about Zhou Ruoshui's recent situation, and asked nervously: "Why are you here, is there something wrong with Shui'er." ”

Xiangyue turned her head to look at the figure of Zhou Ruoshui who was missing from the house, and thought for a while: "Uncle don't worry, except for thinking about Uncle's recent situation, Miss has nothing else to worry about." ”

"It's good, it's good." After repeating both sides in a row, Lu Jue smiled bitterly, and walked into the house in a trance, saw the food box on the table, and asked while opening it: "This is made by Shui'er himself." ”

Xiangyue said: "Yes, my uncle has been going out early and returning late recently, and the young lady is worried that my uncle will hurt her body, so she made a blood swallow with her own hands and asked the slave maid to send it." As he spoke, he stepped forward and took out the food cup, filled a bowl for Lu Jue and handed it over.

Lu Jue took it, stirred it with a spoon and said very distressedly: "It's not that these things are lacking, I sent her to let her replenish her body, but she was reluctant to eat it!" It's all left to me, how dare I bear this affection. Go back and tell her I'm done with it, there's nothing left! It's okay for me to have Poria by my side, just let her take care of herself. After speaking, he ate it in a big gulp, and the food was so sweet, but who knew the bitterness in his heart at this time.

Zhou Ruoshui, who was hiding, heard what he said so sadly, and saw him so haggard, his heart was like a knife, and he tried to control himself not to cry. But she still accidentally touched the hanger, and when she found out, Lu Jue was already standing in front of her.

Zhou Ruoshui came out and forced a smile and said, "Don't blame the night wind, it's me 、、、、、、" Before she finished speaking, she was already tightly hugged by Lu Jue in her arms.

The relationship between Lu and the two was temporarily eased, but Ye Suxin, who lived in Yunfu Building, couldn't sleep, and Zhou Wenfeng, who was sleeping on one side, naturally couldn't sleep peacefully, he turned around and asked: "It's already the fourth watch, and Mrs. hasn't slept at this time, why are you upset?" ”

Now that he had woken up the person, Ye Suxin stopped tossing and turning, sat up, sighed heavily, and said worriedly: "Hey, Shui'er has always been sad these days, and I don't think about tea and dinner, I really feel distressed. The injuries on her body are just right, how can she bear it if she continues like this. She grew up to ten years old before returning to us, she is well-behaved and sensible and never said how much she suffered, but she can't turn a blind eye to being a mother, I know in my heart how bitter she is, we are sorry for her, let her be displaced for a few years, and finally came back without a few years of good life, and bear the consequences for the wrong things I did in a moment's confusion. Seeing her like this, my heart breaks! ”

Zhou Wenfeng got out of bed and took a piece of clothing and put it on Ye Suxin, sat on the edge of the bed and supported her shoulders and said comfortingly: "I understand what you are worried about, I will meet with my in-laws and family tomorrow, and I will see Ziyu then, and I will find a chance to talk to him." ”

Zhou Wenfeng did not express his position on Zhou Ruoning's matter, just to let Lu Jue understand that he was not to blame in this matter. But who knew that it was self-defeating, which made Zhou Ruoshui's relationship with him increasingly tense. After getting along with the capital for a few months, he learned more about Lu Jue, he just had too much to think about, and some things were not his business, as long as they were within the scope of his ability, he was duty-bound. He knew in his heart that Lu Jue was doing this to dissociate himself from his family, so that his family could stay out of the matter and be safe.

It must not be said that in some things, although he has passed the age of confusion, he is not as good as his juniors. I regretted my selfishness and righteousness, but at this time, my younger generation chose to sacrifice my ego, as a father-in-law, how can I not be as good as my own child, escape for more than 20 years, still unavoidable, whether it is life or death, it is time to choose to advance and retreat together!

A heavy sigh pulled back his thoughts, and he patted Ye Suxin's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I will work hard Ziyu." ”

"You remember, don't mention Ning'er in front of Ziyu. I'm also confused about this, how could I send Zhao'er to ask that day. In the end, he blamed himself.

Zhou Wenfeng hurriedly persuaded: "Madame, don't blame yourself, the matter is over, Ziyu is not unreasonable, how can he really care, there must be something else to do before he will go out early and return late." It's not too early, Madame has to go to Shui'er tomorrow, so let's go to bed early, don't think nonsense. ”

Thinking of Zhou Ruoshui's preoccupation every day, Ye Suxin was so distressed, and sighed heavily: "Looking at the two of them like that, how can I sleep!" ”

"But even so, it still can't solve the problem of the two of them, children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren are rich, if you can't force it, why should Mrs. add to your troubles."

"Having said that, who can really be so open-minded."

"In that case, why don't Mrs. Tomorrow talk to Shui'er, if Shui'er can let go, it will be easy to do"

At this point, if you really can't force it, it's the only way, and you can only let your daughter be wronged! Ye Suxin nodded and said, "That's all, it's just that Shui Er is stubborn and I don't know if it makes sense?" "Saddled for a few years, who will stand this result!

After comforting his wife Zhou Wenfeng, he didn't sleep all night, thinking about it all night, but there was no better way. The next day, I originally planned to meet Yu Lu Jue to have a good talk, but who knew that he actually found an excuse and didn't even show up, so Zhou Wenfeng had to give up for the time being, planning to go to him in person after returning from Suiyuan.

A few days ago, the parents of both parties had agreed to set their wedding date for October 15, which was also the wedding day of the founding emperor Taizong and Empress Sheng'an. The days are short, if it is too late to return to Suzhou, but if there is a suspicion of being involved in the Zhou family office, the discussion has to be finalized in the royal garden, with Lu Jue's special identity, it should not be a problem.

So the two fathers came to Suiyuan today with a heavy gift, who knew that they had just arrived at the gate of Suiyuan, and happened to meet Lu Jue who arrived at the same time.

Lu Jue's absence was a loss, and he took the initiative to come forward to meet the two fathers to explain it, but he concealed something in his words.

He will appear here In addition to marriage, there is another thing, that is, he picked out his position and gave Yan Honglie a head, and he came here to answer the appointment. Wan Yan Lie's purpose couldn't be clearer, he could have ignored it, and at this time, he didn't want the two fathers to suffer in front of this person! It seems that no matter how he hides it, he can't hide his true intentions, that is, his family is his everything, and Lu Jue is duty-bound for their safety.

After a brief chat, the three of them entered Suiyuan at the same time, but Yan Lie chose not to meet the two fathers, leaving Lu Jue alone.

The purpose Lu Jue understood no matter how clear he was, but he said a few words to the two fathers, asking them to go back first, and he would solve the rest, and then let Guo Sheng come to the back garden together.

Since they couldn't see anyone, the two fathers were no longer reluctant, and put down the heavy gift and returned to the Zhou family.

Lu Jue followed Guo Sheng to Wan Yan Lie's residence, but saw him sitting cross-legged on the soft couch very leisurely, and the mahogany low table was full of leisurely chess.

Since learning his true identity, this is the first time the two have met, and when they didn't see each other before, the heart of worrying about the country and the people could still prevail, but now it is more entangled. The teacher paid the sincerity, but it was the enemy's meticulous work, Lu Jue's mood at this time can be imagined.

Although Lu Jue was still somewhat unacceptable in his heart, his attitude of standing above the national righteousness was obvious. Lu Jue looked at him with a complicated expression, bowed and saluted: "Weichen Lu Jue has seen the prince. ”

Wan Yanlie looked up at Lu Jue and glanced up and down, his face was full of tiredness, frowning slightly, full of coping. smiled, put on a kind face, beckoned to him: "No one around this king knows chess, I am worried that no one will play against him, you came just in time, how about accompanying Uncle Huang to play a game." ”

Lu Jue stood with his eyelids down, clasped his hands in front of him, and said politely: "As a subordinate, Ziyu doesn't dare to go beyond the rules, how can he sit on the same bed with the prince." ”

Since his true identity was revealed to him, Lu Jue was not as good as before, and he was summoned several times and refused for various reasons. And the eyeliner he sent to him somehow lost contact one by one, plus he suffered a loss on him. This time, I invited him to warn him, and I wanted to know how much scheming he still had.

Wan Yanlie was still kind, and said with a gentle smile: "Why bother, you and my uncle and nephew finally recognize each other, why do you have to keep the old etiquette of the monarchs and ministers of the past." This king has long heard in Beijing that you are superb in chess, and it is difficult to meet opponents. There is a heart to understand and learn, but it has been difficult to get the right time, it is better to choose a day than to hit the day, it is better to lay out a few rounds of you and me today! ”

Lu Jue was still polite, did not take a step forward, and said with a modest smile: "The rumors in the market are inevitably exaggerated, why should the prince believe it." ”

Wan Yanlie let go of his legs, stepped on his white socks with one foot, and said with a smile: "Although it is a rumor in the market, how can it be rumored if you don't really have the ability." Whether it's true or not, don't adults want to prove it? ”

Lu Jue's eyebrows lowered, and he looked at him and said: "What ability do you know in your heart, if you are all worried about the rumors, wouldn't it seem stingy." ”

It seems that no matter what, he is going to refuse.

Wan Yanlie didn't seem to care if he retreated, took a sunspot from the chess piece on the side of the chessboard, put it directly on the chessboard, and turned his eyes to look at him, that gaze was deep, as if he could see people through. He smiled and threw out the temptation: "Don't you have a lot of questions in your heart? As long as you can win against this king, no matter what the question is, this king will have no reservations. After speaking, he put his hand on his cheek and quietly waited for Lu Jue to answer.

Undoubtedly, this is what Lu Jue wants, whether it is for temptation, or in order to know more, he no longer hesitates, walks straight to the couch and sits on the other side, holds the white son and says: "If Ziyu is lucky enough to win a son and a half step, I hope the prince will not break his promise." "Steadily, put the pieces on the board.

Wan Yan Lie immediately made up for it, and said with a smile: "A gentleman's word, a quick horse." ”

Lu Jue said: "I hope so! ”

Wan Yanlie played chess simply and directly, as if he was leading his troops to fight, and he was full of murderous spirit step by step. And Lu Jue is as unhurried as his temperament, taking retreat as advance and defense as attack, and seems to be at a disadvantage, but it remains to be seen who will lose and who will win.

Lu Jue has always been at a disadvantage, which makes Wan Yanlie look a little more satisfied. Step by step, he said: "It's a good job to deal with traitors, but it's not enough to hate." In just a few months, Qixingtang can enter the Central Plains, it can't be just Xu He's credit, there must be someone to help a huge department if it wants to operate. If you let him go with compassion, I am afraid you will regret it in the future. ”

His words made Lu Jue couldn't help but be surprised, how did he know about this. Looking at him, he said steadily: "Weichen's affairs don't worry about the prince, since I have the ability to do this, I am ready to bear all the consequences." Never do something like some people. ”

Wan Yan Lie raised his eyebrows very uncomfortably, smiled, and reminded after eating Lu Jue a few more times: "Life is like a game, one wrong step will lose all the games, it is a matter of life and death, this king hopes that adults will not be blindfolded and emotional!" ”

Lu Jue didn't look up at his eyes, but he still clearly felt the compelling momentum, stabilized his mind and didn't let himself get distracted, and added: "Playing chess is a pastime and entertainment for Yi, and it is inevitably inelegant to be involved in life and death!" ”

Wan Yanlie turned a son in his hand, shook his head and said, "Adults should understand that no matter what happens, people don't pay attention to the process, only the result, right!" Put down the son in his hand, blocked Lu Jue's retreat, and smiled with satisfaction: "You lost"

"How can you see it" Lu Jue looked at the chessboard with bright eyes, hooked the corners of his mouth and smiled conceitedly, put down the chess pieces in his hand, and took a few more sunspots, the dead game became a live game, and it also made Wan Yanlie have no children to fall into, so simple Lu Jue won. He stood up and clasped his fists and saluted: "Thank you for your concessions, the prince said that if Ziyu is lucky enough to win a son and a half step, the prince will know everything about Weichen."

"Good chess, sure enough, the chess style is steady, this king is willing to bow to the wind, willing to gamble and lose, speaking of which" looked at Lu Jue with a smile, but this smile was not disgust, but relief and surprise.

Lu Jue lowered his eyelids, naturally he didn't see his expression. After he finished speaking, he continued his topic: "What Weichen wants to know is that the person who assassinated the crown princess and seriously injured her back then and made her die is the prince? With that, he raised his head and watched the expression on his face change.

Wan Yan Lie was slightly stunned by this question, his expression changed slightly, and before he could speak, Lu Jue actually resigned.

"Minister's farewell" can be seen from the slight change in his expression, at this time Lu Jue didn't want to stay here for a moment longer, so he immediately resigned, turned around and retreated to the door, and turned around and left quickly.

Looking at his departing back, Wan Yanlie sat with his hands clenched into fists and hung his head with an unpredictable expression.