CHAPTER XIX
I remember that the musician said that if you want to achieve something in music, the quickest and most lasting secret is to be happy with each other and be sincere and single-minded. She thought that she already had such a tacit understanding, so she wanted to rely on sincerity to deduce, but she was swallowed by emotions halfway through, and finally fell short. Perhaps, love is not her only one. Perhaps, she still doesn't understand what love is. But no matter what the reason, this talent show, she has already failed.
Yang Yizhao glanced at her, his eyes were quite complicated, but more of a concern was still revealed. Xiao Yezi lowered his hands, and apologies surged into his heart, and he couldn't tell who he was guilty for, maybe it was Yang Yizhao, maybe it was Li Li, maybe it was Yunxi, maybe it was himself. Yang Yizhao's thoughts collided in his heart, and he didn't know whether to be happy or sad, so he couldn't help but stand up, took a step forward, and wanted to pull Xiao Yezi to his side.
At this moment, there was a sudden applause outside the hall. Yang Yizhao was stunned, and immediately stopped his steps, only to see that the others suddenly got up and greeted in unison: "See the helper!" ”
Master? Yang Yizhao only felt that his heart was rubbed hard, bit his lower lip and hesitated, then he also leaned over to greet the helper.
Xiao Yezi didn't know who was coming, but she heard everyone calling for help, and she was also busy turning around to make a big salute. As soon as she turned around, she could see who was coming. In an instant, a heart seemed to have been whipped, and she froze in place, not knowing what to say.
Yunxi! How could it be Yunxi! Yunxi, he's the leader?
I saw Yunxi wearing a simple purple robe, slowly walking into the hall, followed by a team of unruly black-clothed sword-wielding young men. The applause just now was sent by Yunxi. Yunxi walked to the center of the platform, and a close attendant had already stepped forward to lift the curtain for him and serve him tea. Yun Xi walked to the purple throne, turned around and threw off his robe and sat down, only then did he look around, raised his hand, and said with a smile: "You have worked hard. ”
Everyone said in unison: "It is the duty of subordinates to do their best to help loyalty." ”
Xiao Yezi mechanically bowed, but his heart was up and down, and his face was not good-looking. Xue Yue was a little puzzled when she saw her like this, but she didn't speak.
Yunxi motioned for a seat, and everyone sat down. Ren Qingmei smiled: "The helper seems to be in a good mood today. ”
Yunxi smiled: "After dealing with things, come over and see how you choose." He raised his eyelids lightly and glanced at them, "Why are there only two of the four servants?" ”
Gao Lan's lips moved slightly, as if she had something to say. Xue Yang's eyes flashed, and he swept across Gao Lan's face like cold lightning. Seeing this, Gao Lan silently gritted his teeth, but finally didn't make a sound.
Gao Yunrong hurriedly stepped forward: "Back to the helper, the selected person this time is Xue Yue, the daughter of Xue Tianwang, and Chang Baoye, a disciple of the Liren Pavilion. However, there is only one slot. The four heavenly kings have just invigilated the talent level. But since the helper is here in person, it is up to the helper to decide who will stay with whom. ”
Gao Lan heard this, and smiled slightly. Xue Yang's face was solemn and silent.
Yun Xi smiled: "Since the four Heavenly Kings have just finished invigilating, I naturally want to listen to your suggestions." ”
Xue Yang got up and saluted, and said earnestly: "Help the master to be respectful." The little girl is just a little willow quality, and it is not worth being used. Fortunately, I have been training on the front line with my husband for a year, and I have gained some seniority and experience. And she has admired the gang leader since she was a child, and she wants to serve the gang, and her sincerity can be shown every day. Please also ask the helper to consider and leave her by her side, in addition to sharing the worries of the helper, so that she can see the world and learn more. ”
Yun Xi smiled: "Xue Tianwang is humble. I came by chance, and I happened to see Miss Xue show her hand from a distance. I'm afraid this talent may not be below me. He looked at Yang Yizhao, "Speaking of talent, Yang Tianwang is the top talent in our gang." If you have any unique opinions, you might as well say them so that everyone can increase their knowledge. ”
Yang Yizhao was embarrassed in his heart, uncomfortable tight, but when he was asked again, he felt even more uncomfortable, so he had to smile bitterly: "Help the master, this is embarrassing for me." I- I don't have much to say, it's up to the helper. ”
Yunxi smiled again: "Is there really nothing you want to say?" ”
Yang Yizhao looked at Xue Yue, then at Xiao Yezi, and smiled bitterly: "I-I-"
In fact, Yang Yizhao didn't want to let go of these two people. One party has had a marriage alliance with himself, and the other party is a child he has befriended. Xue Yue was already determined to have a future, so he had to let go. He wanted to leave Xiao Yezi by his side, but seeing Xiao Yezi's expression at the moment, it was clearly an obvious admiration, and he was not a three-year-old child, how could he not understand Xiao Yezi's intentions. But if he promotes Xiao Yezi and hinders Xue Yue, how can this teach him not to be embarrassed and how to make trade-offs.
Ren Qingmei suddenly got up, walked to Yang Yizhao's side, patted him on the shoulder, and smiled gently: "Xiao Yang, no matter who is chosen, you will be naked, so why hesitate." ”
Gao Lan also smiled and said, "Not bad." It's good to choose anyone. ”
Yun Xi didn't ask anymore, and said with a smile: "Except for Xue Tianwang, the rest feel that the two girls are indistinguishable, right?" ”
Except for Xue Yang, the other three all said in unison: "Yes." ”
Yunxi walked off the stage, passed by Xue Yue, walked straight to Xiao Yezi, looked at her for a moment, suddenly smiled, and said finally: "Then stay both." ”
As soon as this sentence came out, except for Ren Qingmei, who was silent, the rest were a little surprised.
Gao Yunrong's face was frightened and unconvinced, so she forced herself to calm down, and reminded in a low voice: "Helper, there is only one vacancy in this close servant..."
Without listening, Yunxi waved his hand gently, not caring about Gao Yunrong's opinion, and said, "It's easy." Since they are all from the Liren Pavilion, it is okay to let Xiao Yezi replace Du Juan'er. ”
Small leaves? Small leaves? How could the helper call her that? When Du Juan heard Yunxi's words, she glanced at Xiao Yezi, and couldn't help but feel sour. I thought that Xiao Yezi was a rare friend, but I didn't know that I was also a duplicitous passerby.
Yang Yizhao looked around left and right, taking in the reactions of Xiao Yezi, Yunxi, and Du Juan'er, he took a deep breath, his eyes flickered slightly, but finally clenched his fists and lowered his eyes. Gao Lan and Gao Yunrong glanced at each other, expressionless. Xue Yang smiled, as if he knew it.
Xiao Yezi looked up at Du Juan'er, who turned her head away and didn't look at her again. But Du Juan'er's heartbroken expression was like a sharp blade, deeply pierced into Xiao Yezi's heart. She knew that Du Juan must have misunderstood something, but the things that Du Juan misunderstood did have her participation, and she couldn't wash herself, she wanted to explain, but she felt that she couldn't speak, and the explanation was useless, in addition to making the other party more uncomfortable, what other meaning was there? Dilemma, she didn't understand it before, but now she is finally in it, it turns out to be so difficult, as if her heart is torn hard, she has a hard time, and she wants to cry without tears.
But the others continued to talk as usual, not caring about the mood of the two girls at all. I only heard Ren Qingmei smile and said: "Today, the gang leader is in a good mood, and he has promoted two people at once, which is their blessing." However, Chang Baoye has just joined the gang, and the personnel aspect has not been polished. It is better to let her take over the financial management, sort out the income and expenditure first, and help the helper to deal with important tasks. ”
As soon as these words came out, Gao Lan, Xue Yang, and Yang Yizhao's faces all moved. Yang Yizhao's face was especially ugly.
Yunxi smiled: "I heard Miss Chang play the flute, and I could hear that she was an innocent child." Managing money is too cumbersome and may not be appropriate. It's better to let her serve by my side every day, sharpen her mind, and then arrange other affairs before it is appropriate. Xue Yue is well-connected, ingenious, mature and steady, so she might as well be in charge of the chores of the Prime Minister with Gao Yunrong, and you can also reduce Yunrong's burden a little. ”
Ren Qingmei was rejected, the light in his eyes froze slightly, and he smiled again in an instant: "The helper thinks about everything, then follow the will of the helper." ”
Yun Xi bowed his head and said, "This is the end of the selection of the close attendants." Everyone will go back to rest, and there will be other important matters to discuss tomorrow. Du Juan Er chased a few steps: "Gang Leader ......" Yun Xi didn't seem to hear Du Juan'er's voice, just glanced at Xiao Yezi, turned around and walked into the inner room.
Xiao Yezi saw that Du Juan was chasing after her, but she didn't get a response, and her heart was even more uncomfortable. She walked towards Du Juan'er, and only took two steps before her arm was grabbed by Ren Qingmei. She turned around and saw Ren Qingmei's smile.
"Xiao Yezi, why don't you follow the helper?" Ren Qingmei smiled, "You are already a close attendant, so you must be measured in your work." If you lose a lot because of a small loss, you will only lose more than you lose. With her arm, she pushed Xiao Yezi into the back hall, and then chatted a few words to the people around her, and then called Yang Yizhao to leave. Before leaving, Yang Yizhao walked to Du Juan Er and said in a low voice: "You go back to the Liren Pavilion first, let's discuss and discuss, and then deal with it." Du Juan looked at Gao Lan in a daze, as if she hadn't heard what Yang Yizhao said at all. Yang Yizhao wanted to say more, but Ren Qingmei was in a hurry, so he had to leave first. Xue Yang told Xue Yue a few words, and also left.
Gao Yunrong and Gao Lan had a few secret conversations, and then led Xue Yue to Shanglingyan's study. The huge lobby is still lively, and I don't want people to leave clean in an instant, only Gao Lan and the stupid cuckoo are left. At this time, Gao Lan whistled, got up leisurely, and passed by the cuckoo, and the mockery was overflowing. When Gao Lan walked by, he said a few words, his voice was very low, but Du Juan heard it clearly: "How does it feel to be pried into the corner of the wall by the people around you?" Back then, the authorities betrayed us, and now don't blame us for revenge. Our fate hasn't been broken yet. He threw down the frightened cuckoo and walked away laughing.
The cuckoo sobbed violently, covered her face with her hands, turned around and ran out of Shangling Yan.
Yunxi walked for a long time, and Xiao Yezi kept following Yunxi, not knowing what to say, and not wanting to say anything. Yun Xi didn't speak along the way. It wasn't until he entered Yunxi's room that Yunxi retired from all kinds of servants and maids before he sat down, looked at her and smiled: "Abandoned kitten." ”
Xiao Yezi didn't react, and was stunned: "What? ”
Yun Xi didn't care, just smiled gently: "Say you, how can you look aggrieved like an abandoned kitten." ”
Xiao Yezi lowered her eyes and said in a low voice: "No wonder you didn't mind that you committed the taboo of the helper that day, it turns out that you are the helper." ”
Yunxi walked up to her and lowered her body to stare at her face from the side: "Angry? ”
I can't forget Du Juan'er's expression, I can't forget that he is Sister Mei's husband, Yunxi's interaction is too intimate for Xiao Yezi, too arrogant, and too contrary to her principles. Xiao Yezi quickly took a step back and said with a red face, "Don't dare." You are the helper, I am your close servant, how dare you be angry. ”
Yunxi smiled and straightened up: "You played the flute just now, I liked it very much at the beginning, but it changed a little later." ”
Xiao Yezi's heart jumped, how could he hear everything, but she didn't want to admit it, so she hurriedly excused herself: "I blew it randomly, it's not interesting." ”
Yunxi smiled: "We'll get along for a long time in the future...... Ahem...... There is a meaning. He looked up and called, "Lingxuan." ”
A thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl came in with a smile: "What do you want to do with the helper?" "She was not born beautiful, she was slender, her eyes were full of endless aura, and she seemed to be extremely intelligent and open-minded.
Yun Xi sat down, stretched out his hand and rubbed his neck, and casually introduced: "This is the new close attendant Chang Baoye...... But she doesn't like people calling her that. Just call her Xiaoyezi. She's a year or two older than you, but when it comes to handling everyday matters, you're her senior. You can also be blunt. Xiao Yezi is a studious person, and he will definitely not mind. He thought for a moment and continued: "By the way, you go and clean up Pingyixuan." It's been empty for a long time, so it's time to add some popularity. Okay, go ahead, I'm going to rest for a while. If the hall master comes to see me tonight, he will block it for me. ”
Ling Xuan smiled and replied crisply: "Yes." Sister Xiaoyezi, please come with me. ”
Xiao Ye followed Ling Xuan through the corridors, through the rose garden, and came to a cool and quiet place. This is a Xiangfei bamboo building, the building is two floors high, although the area is not large, the design is exquisite and unique, simple and generous, and the view is quite out of the dust. Ling Xuan led Xiao Yezi into the door and said with a smile: "We will live here in the future." Don't look at this is a bamboo building, but the bamboo core is specially filled with bricks and stones, which is warm in winter and cool in summer, and it is still very comfortable to live. But the appearance doesn't look luxurious, and my sister shouldn't be too bland. ”
Seeing that she was polite, Xiao Yezi hurriedly shook his hand and smiled: "How can I dislike it, this is better than my previous residence I don't know how many times." ”
A trace of doubt flashed in Ling Xuan's eyes: "Where did my sister start with this?" The servants personally selected by the gang leaders of the past generations have always been wealthy. Only...... Ahem, I think it's my sister's modesty. ”
Xiao Yezi shook his head: "I'm not modest. I was adopted since I was a child, my parents didn't know who it was, and then the person who raised me also died, and I didn't have any relatives. It's already very lucky to have a house to live in, let alone such a beautiful residence. ”
Ling Xuan was stunned for a moment, and then smiled brightly: "It's good to be rich, and it's good to be at ease." But I still remind my sister that my sister's close attendant came too easily, and I am afraid that many people will hate you. My sister is used to being alone, but now it's different from the past, and when I get here, it's better to be more attentive. I've experienced a lot of things today, and I'm afraid my sister is also tired. You rest first, I'll go get medicine for the helper, and I'll come to dinner with my sister later, and then I'll talk to you about more daily things. ”
Xiao Yezi nodded, sent Ling Xuan out of the door, and watched Ling Xuan go away before entering the house. She walked slowly in the house, only to see that the room was elegantly furnished, except for the tables, chairs and stools made by Xiangfei bamboo, the rest of the utensils for eating and wearing were all elegant and snow-white, not at all like the place of servants and maids, but it seemed full of bookishness. I wonder if Shang Lingyan's other close servants also live in such a house?