Chapter Ninety-Six: Escort
Qi Niang looked at the man in front of her with suspicious eyes, withdrew her hand from Bian Che's hand a little uncomfortably, took a step back and said, "How do you know that I am going to White Night City?" ”
Bian Che didn't care about her deliberate distancing, and smiled: "Besides going to see Wei Zi'an, what other reason do you have to go to the Northern Wilderness?" Don't be stunned, if we hurry, we can reach White Night City tomorrow afternoon. №/>
Qi Niang stood still and said with a cold gaze: "When did I promise that you would go with you?" What is your intention in sending my handmaid back to Hanjiang Pavilion? ”
Bian Che took a deep look at her, and found that she hadn't seen her for two months, she had changed slightly, not only did she change her style of clothes and accessories, but her eyebrows and eyes were not as sharp as before, and there was a little more tenderness, just like a half-bloomed flower, which suddenly got the moisture of the sun and rain and dew, and bloomed into the most gorgeous posture. This subtle change made Bian Che very unhappy. His Xiaoqi should not be changed for the sake of other men, and her best side should not be presented to Jiang Qihan.
Thinking that Qi Niang and Jiang Qihan might have been grinding with their ears and temples all day long in the past two months, Bian Che's heart hurt uncomfortably, comparable to a broken bowel, he deliberately restrained himself from thinking about it, but he still couldn't suppress the sadness of his words, "Xiao Qi, I miss you." This is probably the most humble thing he has ever said in his life. Seeing that she was no longer the arrogant and cold Ye Qiniang he knew, he was so sad.
He thinks about her all the time every day and every night, when he is drunk, when he wakes up, he thinks about her even in his dreams, and the rumors he heard from others about Jiang Qihan and how she loves him are about to torture him crazy.
Qi Niang's eyes were covered with a faint layer of almost invisible sadness, and finally sighed, "Bian Che, I'm already married." ”
This is the first time that Qi Niang no longer calls him the landlord, which used to be what Bian Che has always hoped for, but now she calls him by his name because they have nothing to do with each other anymore. Bian Che smiled bitterly: "I know, you don't have to remind me. ”
Qi Niang looked at him resolutely and said, "Then let's not meet, Bian Che, forget me, from now on, we will be in peace with each other." ”
I saw a look of hurt flashing in Bian Che's eyes, he looked at Qi Niang and said: "You are so desperate, I didn't come to say goodbye to you, I said, you can't escape, even if you are married or not, I will not allow you to look at other men." Bian Che said and approached Qi Niang's side, locked her gaze, and asked in an almost questioning tone: "You dare to say that you have never had me in your heart?" Do you dare to say it? ”
His burning breath sprayed on her face, and Qi Niang looked away and remained silent. She really didn't dare. She had loved him so deeply that even after being ridiculed and snubbed, she had not changed. If it weren't for Bai Yuying's careful layout, if it weren't for the fact that she happened to meet Jiang Qihan who treated her sincerely, maybe Qi Niang would still be infatuated with him now. But now, it's too late to say anything.
Bian Che seemed to want to get an answer from her, he stared at her with a hint of annoyance and said, "Xiao Qi, tell me." I don't believe you have any feelings for me at all. "Is it heaven that they are destined to miss it again and again?
Qi Niang looked at him very quietly, and said very clearly: "Bian Che, I did like you before, but now I don't like it, the person I love is no longer you." ”
Qi Niang's words were like a sharp knife piercing Bian Che's heart, he showed a painful expression, laughed bitterly self-deprecatingly, and said a few words "good" in a row, "Just when I am self-inflicted, blame me for not recognizing you earlier, this is God's punishment for me...... Right when I'm doing it myself. With that, he jumped into the carriage without hesitation.
"You ......" Qi Niang thought that her words that had no room for manoeuvre would make Bian Che give up completely, but she didn't expect him to leave yet.
Bian Che pulled the reins tightly, turned his head to look at her, and said in a tone that could not be refused as usual: "Don't get into the carriage yet, you, the lady of the pavilion master, really don't look like a lady of a rich family, and you don't know how to take a detour on the road to go to a nearby town to settle down and eat, you have to eat dry food, what if you go to White Night City two days late, will Wei Zi'an still run?" Let's go, let's go to a nearby town for breakfast. ”
Qi Niang looked at him in surprise, "Bian Che, you don't have to send me ......"
Bian Che glared at her, as if her words didn't exist, "I'm hungry if you're not hungry, I've been with you for two days, and I haven't had a good meal." ”
Qi Niang said helplessly: "Okay, this time I should thank you for removing a poisonous snake for me last night." "When this meal was finished, they went their own way, and each had nothing to do with it.
Seeing Qi Niang get into the carriage, Bian Che drove the carriage to the direction of the town.
The two of them found a shop to settle down in, and Qi Niang found that many of the people in this store were Dongwu people, and couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect the relationship between Dongwu and the Central Plains to be so good now." ”
Bian Che said: "Gongxiyang has always advocated the acceptance of foreign culture, and encouraged people to go to the Central Plains to do business and increase their knowledge. ”
Qi Niang recalled that when she first saw Gong Xiyang, she felt that he was a cynical prince, but she didn't expect that there was such a long way, and she couldn't help but say: "It seems that I misunderstood the king of Dongwu before, and the king of Dongwu is indeed a very good king of a country." I hope that Zi'an can also be like the king of Dongwu, think about the people and be supported by the people. ”
Bian Che's secluded eyes looked straight at Qi Niang, and said: "But the two countries have always fought at the expense of the people, and if you want to be a good king, you must go through this process. ”
Qi Niang knew that he was referring to the endless war between Beihuang and Dongwu, so she said: "I know Zi'an, he is sometimes a little radical, but he is actually a kind person. I'll persuade him this time. "Wei Zi'an is king in White Night City, perhaps most of the reason is for her. Now he is in a hurry to expand his territory, which is also something that he has to face in his position.
After breakfast, Qi Niang was about to settle the bill, but was preempted by Bian Che, originally Qi Niang planned to part ways with him here, who knew that Bian Che walked to the front of the carriage and greeted Qi Niang: "Get on the carriage, let's go to the Northern Wilderness." ”
Seeing Qi Niang standing reluctantly and not leaving, Bian Che said again: "I said that I would escort you to White Night City, how can I break my promise?" ”
Qi Niang crossed her arms on her chest, tilted her head to look at him and said, "I won't have any opinion if you go back on your word." You are a friend and confidant of the King of Dongwu, and Zi'an has a prejudice against you, I am afraid that you will be arrested as soon as you step into White Night City. ”
Bian Che smiled indifferently, "Who said that I want to enter the imperial city, I will send you to the gate of the city." With that, he walked up to Qi Niang and took her hand very naturally.
Qi Niang looked at him in surprise, and just as she was about to withdraw her hand, Bian Che had already let go of her, "Even if you don't want to stay with me, it won't stop me from wanting to take care of you." Whether you accept it or not, as long as I am alive in this life, I will not let you slip out of my life again. ”
Qi Niang's face was puzzled, "You obviously know that we won't have any results, so why bother." ”
Bian Che's eyes were burning, and his eyes were as vast and deep as the deep sea, and he said word by word: "You don't have to feel any guilt, I'm willing to do this, it's my business." From the time you met when you were fourteen years old, my heart was no longer under my jurisdiction except for a beat. I had no choice but to follow its will. Since you have me in your heart, let me compensate you for what I have done. ”
Qi Niang was speechless for a while. She got into the carriage with mixed feelings, even if Bian Che regretted it, but it was difficult to stir up the waves in her heart anymore, only to understand that when she loved him, she could go to the soup for him, his every expression could make her remember, and when she didn't love, she could also resolutely withdraw, quickly cut off the love thread, and cut off the front edge. Maybe after a few more setbacks, Bian Che can give up on her completely.
I thought that I would arrive in White Night City in the afternoon of the next day, but Bian Che seemed to be deliberately slowing down the trip, and he had to settle down every time he went to a town. Qi Niang didn't say it, but she already understood his intentions in her heart.
Finally moved to the realm of the Northern Wilderness, Qi Niang finally couldn't help but say, "When will we be able to get to White Night City like this?" Stop! Qi Niang jumped down from the carriage angrily, grabbed the reins, and stared at Bian Che dissatisfied.
"What's wrong? Are you tired of sitting in the car for too long? Bian Che asked knowingly.
Qi Niang pointed to the road on the right, frowned, and said: "The first two times you deliberately detoured the road, forget it, but this road is so steep, the big road on the right is obviously so easy to walk, and we are almost to White Night City, why do you still take a long way?" ”
In the face of her scolding, Bian Che seemed to smile, looked at her for a long time and said, "Since you knew that I was deliberate, why did you say it now, is it possible that you are reluctant to part with me so soon?" ”
Qi Niang turned her head away, looking like she didn't care about herself, "Sorry for misunderstanding, I'm just not familiar with the road in the Northern Wilderness, and when I found out that you deliberately made a detour, I had already walked halfway, do I still want to tell you to turn back?" ”
Bian Che smiled, "Since you are not familiar with the road, why did you want to go alone before?" Okay, we're almost at our destination, and I can't do it without a long detour. Xiao Qi, don't be angry with me, let me give you one last ride. In the past, Qi Niang cared about his fickle temper, but I didn't expect that there were times when he lowered his head to coax himself, and Qi Niang felt that this change was really difficult to adapt. Is it only when people lose that they regret not being at the beginning?
Qi Niang looked at him suspiciously, but when she saw that he was sincere, she believed him this time.
Approaching evening, the carriage slowly stopped at the gate of White Night City, and Qi Niang said to Bian Che, "Where are you going next?" Dongwu or back to the Central Plains? ”
Bian Che glanced at the city gate from afar, and said without hesitation: "Enter the city." ”
"You didn't mean just sending me to White Night City, what are you doing in the city?" Qi Niang looked at him suspiciously, not only did she not understand the purpose of his entry into the city, but she was also worried that if he entered so blatantly, he would be seen by Wei Zi'an's people and cause trouble. Although the two no longer owe each other, the past relationship is still there, and her worries are understandable.
Bian Che said casually: "I don't go into the city, do you want me to walk back?" I've got to go in and buy a good horse. ”
Qi Niang thought that what he said was indeed true, so she didn't say anything more.
"You drive, I'll sit in the car, let's go." As he spoke, he got into the carriage. This time, he returned to his usual determination, and the momentum and expression of his speech made Qi Niang think that he was still his subordinate, and they were still the same as before, nothing had changed.