He didn't see that Cai Yan projected a look of envy at his back. When the morning dynasty ended, it was already noon, and the meeting was surprisingly long, but it didn't make people feel tired at all, which was of course the reason for Xun Yu's generosity.

Liu Xie was certainly overjoyed, and the ministers were also full of hope for the future, but even the prince and his party had nothing to say, and they did not realize that this was the beginning of the complete elimination of the rule of the great clans in the land of China.

Xu Ji and Xun Yu were also open-minded, and they talked and laughed with the ministers who were deliberately close to them and walked out of the palace gate, only to arrive at the palace gate, but saw a big man walking briskly towards Xu Ji. Xu Ji sensed, stopped, blocked in front of Xun Yu, and looked at the other party vigilantly.

The big man didn't feel Xu Ji's defensiveness against him at all, and came to Xu Ji's side to bow down and said respectfully: "General Xu, the villain A Bing, is Miss Cai Yan's chauffeur, and Miss Xu hopes that General Xu can come to the house after the early dynasty." ”

Xu Ji was stunned when he heard this, and turned his head to look at Xun Yu, obviously asking for his opinion, and the latter nodded at him, saying that Xu Ji should go and see Cai Yan. The ministers around him all showed envy and jealousy, looked at Xu Ji with ** expressions, and looked at Xu Ji with an ulterior smile that would be revealed as long as he was a man, which made Xu Ji feel too embarrassed.

Ignoring these hateful idlers, Xu Ji got into the carriage and rushed to Cai Yong's mansion.

The carriage was bumpy on the road, and I saw the pedestrians on the streets of Chang'an gradually smiling and smiling. Xu Ji also recalled the bits and pieces between himself and Cai Yan in a trance. I still remember which Luoyang winter, in the snow white between heaven and earth, I saw Tingting for the first time like a cold plum, and Cai Yan, who was born with a fluttering posture that overwhelmed the ice, snow, wind and frost, was unforgettable.

After that, I only met twice, once in the hall on Cai Ba's Mansion I heard a beautiful music like mountains and flowing water, and then I had a conversation with Cai Yan in the back garden of Cai Ba's Mansion in Chang'an. At that time, I didn't understand Cai Yan's character very much. Although he had the opportunity to be alone with Cai Yan, it caused trouble. I felt that I couldn't communicate with Cai Yan.

To be honest, Xu Ji's thoughts about Cai Yan have always been very complicated, and it is impossible for any man like Cai Yan to dislike a woman. For Xu Ji, a person from later generations, it is a kind of beauty that cannot be refused. But Xu Ji knew very well that the path he was taking was against the entire Han clan, and Cai Yan's identity would always be a problem. Although Yining is a princess, Emperor Ling has long since passed away. Even if he will not ascend the throne in the future, he will inevitably be under one of the most powerful ministers, as long as he is in a high position, Yining's identity will not be any problem, but Cai Yan is very different, her father Cai Yong is a great Confucian and famous, Cai Yong is a scholarly family, and the real distance between himself and Cai Yan is here. Xu Ji is the representative of the Hanmen, while Cai Yan is the descendant of the family.

Since Xu Ji realized this, he gave up the idea of being with Cai Yan for the rest of his life.

Xu Ji is heroic by nature, and he also knows that most things in the world are helpless, and there is no reason why he is satisfied with everything. As a descendant. It is already lucky to be able to live tenaciously in this world, not to mention that I have achievements that I couldn't even think of. Compared with Cao Cao and Liu Bei, he has won the world, and he has no regrets in his life.

In an instant, Xu Ji had a wonderful feeling like a world away. Originally, I thought that with the knowledge of the history of the future generations, I could quickly end the troubled times, who knows. The more complete the plan is, the greater the changes in the era of the Three Kingdoms. So far, although I have seen the hope of my own success, the road is tortuous and bumpy, and I can't predict it at all.

Regardless of Xu Ji, he will not feel hard. Instead, it's fun. I already have nothing, and I am already lucky to be able to experience this qiē in front of me. So for Xu Ji, why should he care about success or failure? The same should naturally be true between his Cai Yan.

In a flash. Xu Ji finally regained a normal heart towards Cai Yan and no longer suffered from gains and losses. Instead, I went to see Cai Yan with the idea of getting my luck and losing my life.

Arrived at Cai's house. Xu Jixin got out of the car and entered the door, when he heard a sound like a fairy moon coming into his ears, which was intoxicating and I didn't know where I was. Presumably Cai Yan is enjoying himself.

Xu Ji followed the family through the courtyard, entered the side hall, sat down and waited, naturally there was a beautiful maid on the tea, opened the tea bowl, and watched the swaying and twisting from the hot tea bowl with the help of the sunlight shining in from the window, like smoke in the ruins, and the beautiful sound of the piano that seemed to be in the ears. Xu Ji was intoxicated.

It seems that I can't wait for Cai Yan for a while, and I don't know where Cai Yong, an interesting old man, has gone. But it's okay to do this, I'm tired of the noise in front of and behind me, and it's a rare pleasure to see such a scene.

The beautiful maid saw Xu Ji sitting silently, and remembered Xu Ji's noble identity, and thought that Xu Ji would be unhappy, and also felt that it was rude for Miss to leave Xu Ji here, so she said to Xu Ji with a red face: "Lord Sikong, please sit down for a while, the slave will go and inform Miss" Xu Ji cut off with a smile: "That's not necessary, listen to the string song and know the elegance, Miss Cai Yan at this time is the most worthy of appreciation, I will appreciate it from a distance." ”

The beautiful maid was stunned when she heard this, looked at Xu Ji with her eyes, lowered her head and left.

Xu Ji sat there leisurely, tasting the refreshing tea alone, while turning his head to look at the ingenious decoration of this side hall. After a cup of tea, his mouth was fragrant, and his stomach was cleaned, Xu Ji felt hungry.

According to his usual habits, Xu Ji was afraid that his mind would not be clear, so he only drank a bowl of gruel in the morning, and it was already after noon, so of course he would feel hungry.

After a while, my stomach growled. Fortunately, there was no one in the hall at this time, otherwise he would be embarrassed.

Just thinking about it, he was alert in his heart, but when he turned around, he found Cai Yan standing behind him.

Xu Ji was about to speak, and his stomach greeted Cai Yan first at this time. Cai Yan was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help laughing, like an empty valley orchid swaying in the spring breeze.

Xu Ji's old face turned red. I can't wait to find a crack in the ground to drill down, I'm really afraid of something. Cai Yan also knew that he was out of shape. He forced a smile and stopped. said to Xu Ji: "Brother Wenlie, don't be embarrassed, I heard A Bing say it a long time ago." It's been a long time since the morning came, and Brother Wenlie hasn't eaten here yet. After that, he covered his mouth and chuckled, obviously remembering Xu Ji's embarrassment just now.

Xu Ji also felt embarrassed, but he was more surprised, because Cai Yan actually called himself "Brother Wenlie", which was very close. Is it to interfere with oneself and get close to oneself?

Xu Ji immediately dismissed the idea. Don't say that Cai Yan is not this kind of person, even if he really thinks so, then Cai Yan should be reserved. Get a little bit of indulgence. How can the trick of wanting to welcome and reject be so direct?

And the title of "Brother Wenlie" has the feeling of seeing himself as a relative, and it has nothing to do with men and women. looked at Xu Ji's stupid goose, and stared at himself with bright eyes. Cai Yanqiao's face was slightly red, and she said coquettishly: "Brother Wenlie~~"

Xu Ji reacted at this time, if in the past, in order to take into account the other party's perception of himself, Xu Ji would definitely use words to prevaricate and justify himself. But Xu Ji had already figured it out along the way. Of course, he would not be restrained any longer, so he shrugged his shoulders, spread his hands, and said in a relaxed tone: "I was called 'brother' by the young lady." I was really taken aback, it turned out that in Miss Cai's eyes, I Xu Ji was still a piece of material. Cai Yan was stunned. I feel that today's Xu Ji feels completely different from the previous two meetings, and he doesn't have that kind of calm momentum. On the contrary, there is a relaxed temperament. This natural feeling made her feel even more excited. Caught off guard, Cai Yandi's heart had a strange feeling for Xu Ji for the first time. Men I've seen before. Including the original Xu Ji, as long as he sees himself, he does not show the face of a beast that possesses himself and then the block, this kind of person can only be despised; It's not just a look of sincerity and fear, for fear of offending himself, looking at the way these people are under pressure, Cai Yan feels very tired. feel tired of the other party; There is even a kind of person who pretends to be perfect in front of him, as if he is completely flawless, but he does not know that no one is perfect, and there is no truth when the water is clear, which makes him feel disgusting and hypocritical. But now Xu Ji has given herself a natural sense of confidant, which makes her feel close. This probably has something to do with the relationship between men and women. But the beauty in it cannot be summed up by a simple sentence of the love between men and women. Cai Yan, who has always been afraid of getting along with men and women, couldn't help but go on the road of communication between the two. This feeling flashed in Cai Yandi's heart, and then said: "Brother Wenlie is too polite, this year I have been in Yanzhou under the care of Brother Wenlie and Sister Yining, and I have learned a lot of things in it, especially the life in Yanzhou Academy is an eye-opener for me, I originally boasted that I knew a lot about the avenue of heaven and earth, but when I arrived at Yanzhou Academy, I realized that I was a frog at the bottom of the well, there are so many wonderful things in heaven and earth, and people have so many whimsical." I can't help but be in awe of Brother Wenlie, just now I heard my maid say that Brother Wenlie thinks that if you don't see me, you can really understand me, and it makes me happy, life is enough to know yourself, Cai Yan has walked in this red dust for a long time, although he doesn't feel tired, but there is also a trace of loneliness, today I have to hear Brother Wenlie's words, and remember what Brother Wenlie did, why can't I call 'Brother Wenlie'? Only then did Xu Ji understand why Cai Yan was so kind to him, there were many reasons. nodded and said, "I see, but I'm a little bit stubborn." ”

Cai Yan disagreed: "Brother Wenlie, why should you be polite, in life, you should always express your true temperament, otherwise how can you be happy?" ”

Xu Ji was surprised, he didn't expect Cai Yan to be such a self-emphasizing person, thinking about other women in this era, he felt in his heart: "Miss Cai has a point." Then he said strangely: "Since Miss Cai called me Brother Wenlie, then I have something to say directly, and please Miss Cai not to blame." Cai Yan said casually: "Brother Wenlie, please ask, if my answer is not satisfactory to Brother Wenlie, then Brother Wenlie can also walk away." He smiled mischievously.

It was the first time Xu Ji had seen Cai Yan like this, and said in his heart: This should be Cai Yan's true face, right? Otherwise, with a straight face like a fairy all day long, Cai Yong's old man will be the first to stand it. Thinking of this, Xu Ji smiled and said: "Chang'an is still in chaos, why don't Miss and Mr. Cai Yong settle in Yanzhou?" At least for a while longer. Xu Ji asked this question, which was very impolite on the surface. But in fact, he asked Cai Yan if he was really ready to sacrifice his marriage for the sake of politics? Could it be that this is her "true nature" willingly?

Both are smart people. So Xu Ji didn't have to explain so clearly when he spoke, he believed that Cai Yan must understand what he meant. As Guo Jia and Xun Yu pointed out, Cai Yong suddenly returned to Chang'an. must have been instigated by others to interfere in his strategy in Chang'an. The only thing he can't figure out now is what Cai Yan thinks in his heart. If Cai Yan also had this kind of thought, then he would rather be infamous as a thin lover than contact Cai Yan's marriage contract, anyway, in fact, this marriage was just a rumor created by himself, and Xu Ji was ready to bear the consequences. And if Cai Yan has the idea of sacrifice, then he still has hope to persuade Cai Yan to change his mind.

Cai Yan was slightly stunned. immediately understood what Xu Ji meant, lowered his head and said quietly: "If I say that Chang'an is a place to live for a long time, although Yanzhou is good, but it is a foreign country." It's better to come back, so does Brother Wenlie want to turn around and leave? Xu Ji nodded and said, "Miss Cai is right, because I am the same as Miss Cai." I don't like such people, and if Miss Cai becomes such a person for some reason, then I will naturally be very disappointed. ”

Cai Yan raised his head and glanced at Xu Ji, and asked rhetorically, "Since Brother Wenlie knows the answer in my heart, why bother asking?" The important thing is to see what Brother Wenlie wants to do. "I look preoccupied. Xu Ji laughed and said: "Miss Cai, don't feel heavy because of this topic, if that's the case, I, Xu Jike, deserve to die, this matter is actually far less strict than we think." ”

Cai Yan was stunned when he heard this. He sighed and said, "Brother Wenlie." If I hadn't gone to Yanzhou, I wouldn't have hesitated so much now, since I saw that kind of life in Yanzhou that is different and full of life. I don't really know who's right and who's wrong right now. Xu Ji understood that Cai Yan originally had a bad impression of himself, and his original means of bringing Cai Yan out of Luoyang were not glorious. To put it nicely, Yin Ning is reluctant, but in fact, it is not a half-crutch and half-deception instructed by Xu Ji? And it is not difficult for Cai Yan to think that he likes to play with power. She has ill intentions towards Dahan, which is why she hinted so much at herself in the last conversation. Even dissatisfied, but when he witnessed a qiē in Yanzhou, Cai Yan's faith was hit like never before.

Cai Yan who is now in front of her is a wavering Cai Yan, and she is hesitating whether it is the right thing to use the marriage contract between him and herself to interfere with her strategy in Chang'an. In other words, she didn't allow herself to try to influence whether Xu Ji would be good for the world. It can be seen that there is still a big difference between Cai Yan and his father Cai Yong, Cai Yong does things a lot of times with emotion, and likes to help the weak. No matter who he is, he doesn't like to kill them all, and I heard Xun Yu say that Cai Yong learned that he killed Wang Yun, and he also had a lot of complaints about himself.

But Cai Yan is obviously different, she has a strong assertiveness in doing things, and because of her superb intelligence and unique opinions, once a decision is made, it rarely changes. Now it seems, at the time of Yanzhou. Cai Yan has gradually accepted her own proposition, which can explain why she went to Jizhou alone to meet her "disappeared and returned" self. But because of her love and respect for her father, Cai Yan didn't want to reject her father's idea, so she showed unprecedented confusion at this moment. Thinking of this, Xu Ji was sure that if this was the case, he still had hope of fighting for Cai Yan.

But the question is how to persuade Cai Yan? Now this beautiful woman's mood is fluctuating, and it is the best time to convince her. With his mind turning, Xu Ji already knew how to persuade Cai Yan, he remembered a miscellaneous drama about Cai Yongdi in later generations, "Bad Bran and Self-Loathing", and smiled at Cai Yan: "Actually, Miss doesn't have to worry about this, I think Lord Cai Yong and Ling Ci have done a good job in marriage, and they can be called models for future generations." ”

Xu Ji wanted to talk to Cai Yan about his view of marriage, so as to show his attitude and not let Cai Yan be so troubled, but he was afraid that Cai Yan would be thin-skinned and wouldn't be able to listen to the marriage of the two directly. So let's start with a roundabout tactic. Sure enough, Cai Yan was not shy, and when he heard Xu Ji praising his parents, he smiled slightly and did not answer, showing that he had a high level of cultivation.

Xu Ji saw that Cai Yan was not unusual, so he said: "Actually, there are many places in the world that can sing and cry, and there is such a story in my Yanzhou. ”

Then, Xu Ji told Cai Yan the story of "Dream of Red Mansions", of course, the identity of the protagonist changed, Baoyu became the son of the Yanzhou family, and Lin Daiyu correspondingly became the son of the poor family. Although Xu Ji only remembered the general idea of a story, and he didn't know anything about the poems in "A Dream of Red Mansions", let alone the symbolism of the story, the story itself still attracted Cai Yan, and he pondered the meaning behind the story, of course, Xu Ji changed the ending of the story slightly. After speaking, Xu Ji sighed to Cai Yan: "I used to think that there are a lot of talented and beautiful women around Baoyu. Why does Baoyu only like Daiyu, but stay away from Baochai and others? In the final analysis, Baoyu is not the kind of person who falls in love with a girl at first sight, even if he has a good impression of someone, it is fleeting, he pursues spiritual communication, not simple skin-to-skin kissing. The reason why he and Daiyu are together is because they want to vote for their opinions, tempers, and personalities. Such two people together are the real husband and wife, otherwise, it must be the end of the same bed and different dreams. The reason why Xu Ji chose this story is because this story is extremely lethal to Cai Yan, because Cai Yan, like Lin Daiyu, is a strong woman with strong personal opinions and her own opinions, and their personality is more like the modern strong women of later generations, so Cai Yan can understand the profound meaning of this story.

At the same time, this is also Xu Ji's warning to Cai Yan: Although he is not as soft on the outside as Baoyu and strong on the inside, his temper is the same, if someone takes marriage as a transaction, then he will never agree, and would rather not have such a marriage. Cai Yan looked at Xu Ji in a daze, but he didn't expect Xu Ji to suddenly lean close to his ear and said softly: "There is no one in this world who can make me sad, because the person who loves me will never bear to make me sad, if he hurts me, then he is not the person I love." ”

Looking at Cai Yan with brilliant eyes, Xu Ji retracted his body and said indifferently: "I don't want Baoyu to be so powerless to protect his dreams, I hope that the marriage between Miss Cai and Miss Cai is the kind of 'wood and stone alliance' between Baoyu and Daiyu, if someone wants to change my dream and make the relationship between you and me like Baoyu and Baochai's 'golden and jade theory', then I will not be polite." This is my Xu Ji's true temperament. Miss Cai, what do you say? After saying that, he stood up and turned around and quickly left the side hall, leaving Cai Yan alone to think. (To be continued......)