The two flail trees in front of the main hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion are standing tall and graceful, and a gust of wind passes through the hall, only the sound of the wind shaking the branches can be heard, and it seems that the surroundings are quiet. At this time, Prime Minister Huan, Prime Minister's wife, Old Man Xiao and Jiuyao in the main hall all didn't say a word since they came in and sat down. The Prime Minister's wife lowered her head and pursed the corners of her mouth, but if you looked closely, you could see that the silk handkerchief she was hiding in her sleeve had been pinched and deformed by her. Huan Xiang looked calm, but no one knew how his heart was churning at this time.

Finally, it was Jiu Yao who broke the silence with a voice: "Daddy and mother, this is the master, he arrived yesterday, but unfortunately Jing'er didn't have time to say a few words to his old man, and he didn't disturb his father and mother when he saw that it was getting late." Master, if there is anything inappropriate for the apprentice, please forgive me. ”

"Hahaha, you girl still don't know the old man, what kind of etiquette do you talk to me about? I never care about such unreal things......" Old man Xiao smiled kindly when he heard this. ）。

"In that case, then we are relieved. Senior, to tell you the truth, my wife and I both knew that you would come, but I didn't expect it to be so soon, after all, we just finished Jing'er's birthday yesterday......" The Prime Minister pondered for a moment, and then looked at Xiao Ji and said sincerely.

"Alas, old man, I also know that you may be reluctant, and you may not be reassured. I wasn't in a hurry, but a few days ago I suddenly had something to do, and I might go for a longer time, so I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to get away for a while and make a mistake, so I hurried to the capital. Old man Xiao stroked his beard and explained helplessly.

"Oh, I see, since the seniors have something to do, we can't let you go for nothing or stay for a few more days, so let Jing'er pack up and leave with you......" Huan Xiang said lightly, but a pair of white and bony hands clenched the armchair.

"Xiangye ......" Hearing what Xiang Xiang said, Mrs. Prime Minister, who had been silent without saying a word, finally couldn't help it, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she was already choked and crying, and the tears that had been rolling in her eyes couldn't help but fall, soaking through her sleeves.

"Madam, I understand your feelings, we are reluctant to Jing'er...... However, this is something that we have discussed with our predecessors a long time ago, and now our predecessors still have important things to do, we can't delay the affairs of our predecessors because of our own selfishness, let alone delay the agreement we made with our predecessors......" Huan Xiang saw that his wife was so sad, and he hurriedly took the prime minister's wife into his arms and comforted him, but he couldn't control his emotions just as he spoke.

"Then Xiangye, Senior Xiao, can you let me talk to Jing'er alone?" Finally, the prime minister's wife raised her head from Huan Xiang's arms and pleaded very eagerly.

Taking everyone away, Jiuyao finally stepped forward and hugged the prime minister's wife hard: "Mother, Jing'er can't bear to ...... you" Tears slowly left along the smooth little face, penetrating the heart of the prime minister's wife.

"Jing'er, of course my mother is reluctant to let you ...... It's just that you have to understand the hard work of your mother and your father, and we all hope that you are a healthy and happy child...... Soon after you were born, you were poisoned by a strange poison, and fortunately Xiao's seniors came to the rescue, but you were also weak and sick since you were a child, and when you were young, you often fell seriously ill and scared me and your father half to death. We just hope that you can learn some skills to strengthen your body and protect yourself, not to mention, this is something we have already decided...... Although every year your birthday is worried and scared, there is no moment like my heart cut like a knife now...... Jing'er, in the next few years, our mother and son will not be allowed to see each other, and my mother only hopes that you can take care of yourself...... Don't get dark, don't lose weight, don't get hurt...... You know? ”

"Well, Jing'er knows...... Jing'er must take good care of herself, so that her mother and father can rest assured......" After speaking, she gently rested her head on the knees of the Prime Minister's wife, and let the Prime Minister's wife caress her cheeks, feeling the warm tears falling on her hair......

At this time, the inside of the hall is very warm and touching, while the atmosphere outside is quiet and solemn.

"Senior, although I am in awe of you, but if Jing'er has the slightest grievance with you or you hurt her, then my Huan Ziyu will definitely not care about anything else!" Huan Xiang looked at Old Man Xiao with a very serious expression, and his eyes were full of determination.

"Hey, don't scare my old man! I'm too old to stand up to you. However, since you have said so, the old man will also make it clear to you, old man, it is not easy for me to receive a good disciple when I am old, and I will definitely protect her, please rest assured that the master and his wife will rest assured. Old man Xiao looked at Huan Xiang in front of him, at this time he was not the minister of power but just a father who cared about his daughter.

"Since the seniors said so, then I can rest assured, everything will be taken care of by the seniors!" Hearing this, Huan Xiang bowed deeply towards Xiao Ji.

After a long time, the Prime Minister's wife and Jiu Yao finally walked out together, except for the red circles under their eyes, which showed how sad they were just now, the expressions on their faces were already calm. After looking at Huan Xiang and Old Man Xiao, Mrs. Prime Minister patted Jiuyao's hand and smiled softly at her: "Jing'er, you go back with Chuyun Chuya to clean up first, and then let someone prepare something for you and your favorite food." ”

"Well, thank you, mother, then I'll go back and clean up now." As he spoke, he nodded to Huan Xiang and Xiao Ji and walked out.

"Senior, I wonder when you plan to take Jiuyao away? Can you give me more time to prepare for her? The Prime Minister's wife asked Xiao Ji with a smile.

"Oh, that's okay, I was planning to leave tonight, there are a lot of people during the day, and you don't plan to let her leave the Prime Minister's Mansion to make a fuss, so it's just a convenience."

"That's fine, then please stay in the Prime Minister's Mansion for a little more time, so that I and Xiangye can be entertained well to make up for yesterday's poor hospitality." The Prime Minister's wife is really still the smart, capable and thoughtful princess of Nanqin, and at this time she has sorted out her emotions and returned to her usual momentum and demeanor in front of people.

"Then Xiao Mou is welcome, in fact, I am very good at sending the old man, as long as you prepare more good wine and good food for me, it will be no problem!" Old man Xiao said unceremoniously, completely ignoring the momentary embarrassed faces of the two in front of him.

"Hahahaha, the predecessors are really still the same temperamental as they were back then...... It's easy to say, these prime ministers can do it, and ask the seniors to move, and I will immediately order someone to prepare! Huan Xiang reacted quickly, and quickly adjusted his expression after a burst of embarrassed laughter.

On this night, when the moon was on the willow tops, a carriage stopped at the alley on the back gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the back gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion had never been as lively as it was today.

"Jing'er, promise your mother that you must take care of yourself, you know?" The prime minister's wife still had tears in her eyes after all, and she was reluctant to let go of Jiuyao's hand.

"Mother, I know, you and Daddy should also take good care of your health. Don't worry, Chu Yun, Sister Chu Ya and the master will also take care of me, and I will find a way to write to you often! Jiuyao looked at his reluctant father and mother in front of him, and his heart was very sour.

"Jing'er, Daddy won't say more, remember, your safety is the most important, you must listen to your master's words carefully, so that Daddy and your mother will not worry." Huan Xiang looked at the clever and lively girl in front of him, trying to hold back the sourness in his heart, and told him very patiently.

"Well, Jing'er understands. Go back, if Jing'er doesn't leave, I'll cry my nose to show you later! As she spoke, she showed a sweet smile with tears in her eyes, trying to comfort the two, and she was so well-behaved that it made people feel distressed.

"Okay, then you get in the car! We'll watch you go back and go. The Prime Minister's wife finally slowly let go of Jiu Yao's hand, but she felt as if she had lost a lot of strength in an instant.

Jiu Yao wore a water-blue flowing cloud Yingluo Qiluo skirt today, turned around slightly, and got into the inconspicuous carriage with the support of Chu Yun. Xiao Ji also hugged his fists and said: "Mrs. Xiangye, please take care of yourself and say goodbye!" Then he walked straight in the direction of the carriage.

In a moment, a carriage slowly drove out of the dim alley and departed......