Xiao Xuan said. There is no boxy wall. There is no such splendid palace. Take the sky as the cover and the earth as the house. That's it.

Can't give her freedom. This is his regret.

The two of them wandered around without purpose. This is already out of the upper capital. I came to the farmland in the suburbs. The people of the neighborhood are busy with farming.

Xiao Xuan jumped off the horse. Smile at Yeluxian." Even if you are well-informed. I haven't seen any of these fields."

Jeluxian acquiesced. I had to follow Xiao Xuan to the nearest woman.

The woman was dressed in Hanfu. Coarse cloth jacket. Xiao Xuan knew it when he saw it.

Shangjing City was mostly inhabited by Khitan nobles. There is also the great clan of the Han nationality. The Khitan people are scattered throughout the city. It spreads outward in a ring shape. The powerless, powerless, and poor Han people living in Daliao can only be in these places. Maintain the original farming habits. to make ends meet.

"Grandma. You—" Xiao Xuan stepped forward with a smile.

"Be careful."

Jerry shouted. An arrow stepped forward and pulled Xiao Xuan aside. At the same time, push the woman to the top of the haystack on the other side.

Xiao Sui felt the wind blowing in front of his face. Only then did I see what had just passed.

More than a dozen men dressed as Khitan nobles. Riding a tall horse swaggering over the fields. There is also a whistle in his mouth. Smiled back defiantly. Far away.

"Ahh Looking at this large field that has been trampled to disfigurement. Burst into tears.

An old man staggered from a distance. Arms the woman. Although the face is painful. But still patted her on the shoulder. Constantly comforting.

Xiao Xuan frowned. Climb forward and crouch down in front of the woman." Mother-in-law. Uncle. Just those people. Is that often the case?"

The woman was weeping and speechless. The old man sighed. That's the aristocratic sons and daughters of the Khitan official family. From here. What can we do?" He pointed to another ridge not far away. A young man and an old lady who are bending down to farm." A few days ago, their fields were trampled by horses. This year is another year with no harvest. Old woman and her son. I don't know how to spend this year..."

The old man pointed to the fields of the other families. They have all been trampled on.

This is the affliction of the lower classes. Food and clothing are still the first difficulty. Yeluxian as the son of heaven. Seeing this situation, this scene. His face was in pain." Uncle. Why don't you escalate it to local officials."

The old man smiled bitterly. The weeping woman choked up. How can this ruler rule over the people? How can the Khitan officials care about the suffering of our Han people? Not to mention that those are Khitan nobles. Who dares to touch them..."

Xiao Xuan held the woman's hand. I can't say a thousand words in my heart.

They were in the royal palace in Shangjing. What I heard and saw was the prosperity of the Great Liao. That's true. But the people at the bottom can't share in this joy. Their lives have not improved in the slightest because of the new emperor's rule of state.

Yeluxian is very advocating the Han culture. Since the accession to the throne. Improve the status of Hanchen. The Khitan and Han people have always been treated equally. I hope to make the Khitan and Han people one family.

But the sight in front of you. Ye Luxian was really shocked. The people suffered. This is the last thing an emperor wants.

Xiao Xuan saw that Ye Luxian was silent. And he knew it in his heart. She retreated to Yeluxian's side. Hold Yeluxian's hand tightly." I can only solve the pain in front of me first. What about them." Xiao Xuan looked around behind him.

Ye Luxian took Xiao Xuan. Walk to the shade of the bushes. With a low shout of "come out", a group of guards stepped out in order.

Xiao Xuan pursed her lips. Demanded a lot of money from them. Then he and Yeluxian returned to the ridge of the field. She shouted to the people in the fields." Aunts and uncles. Please come here."

She cast a pleading look at the old man. The old man didn't know them though. But look at Xiao Xuan's eyes sincerely. So he got up and gathered the peasants together.

Soon. The big guys are all around. Someone in a coarse cloth jacket. There are even more people who are not clothed. His body was covered with scars from thorn branches. A pair of hands are covered with calluses. They looked at Ye Luxian and Xiao Xuan, who were dressed in gorgeous clothes in front of them, with strange eyes.

Seeing the hardships of these peasants. Xiao Xuan reluctantly tugged at the corners of his mouth. With a bag of money in his hand." Uncle and aunt. My husband and I happened to be passing by here. I see you suffering. We don't feel good either. At this time, it can only solve everyone's urgent needs."

She distributed her money among the people. Gratitude is written all over everyone's face. I don't know what to say with the money.

Yeluxian coughed lightly. This money can only help you through the current predicament, and believe me, in the future, such bullying behavior will be dealt with fairly by the imperial court. The Han people will also get a stable life on the land of the Great Liao."

The peasants praised again and again. I can't stop thanking them. For those who have money in case of emergency. And not the righteous words of Jeruxian. Jerexian was also deeply aware of the suffering of the people. So don't say anything to interrupt.

Jerexian and his wife bid farewell to the peasants and went on their way.

"In the midst of the court. Listen to the courtiers. are all the words of national peace and security. Didn't expect. The Han people have nowhere to sue for grievances in our Daliao land. It was easily trampled on..."Xiao Xuan controlled the reins of the horse. Slow down. muttered in his mouth.

Yeluxian smiled bitterly. Be. It's me who is short-sighted. I didn't care about the whole world..."

"No. You are already a good emperor who thinks about the people. Maybe it's because there are too many links to give an order. There's always something missing." Xiao Xuan suddenly pulled the reins of the horse. Orthodox." The previous monarchs of the Great Liao had set up Dengwen Drum Courtyards in various places. It can allow the people to directly report their grievances to heaven. As a result, local officials no longer dare to slack off. If you re-ascend to the Wengu Temple. Isn't it a blessing for the benefit of the country and the people?"

Ye Luxian's gaze froze on Xiao Xuan's face. A smile slowly spreads." Dengwen Drum Temple. This is a blessing to the people. Just as you say." He was close to Xiao Xuan. When two horses are close enough. Reach out and touch her face." Empress Xiao has a heart for the people. This is my blessing."

Xiao Xuan blushed. Raised his eyes and looked at him. and lowered it a little more." We. Is this going back to the palace..."

She thought something like this had happened. Yeluxian, who is diligent in government and loves the people, will inevitably return to the palace in a hurry. Gather the ministers. and to draw up edicts and so on.

"Are you in such a hurry to go back. Could it be that I miss Brother Yan?" Yeluxian laughed. I thought she would beg to play a little longer.

Brother Yan. Speaking of this lovely daughter. Xiao Xuan nodded first. Then he shook his head violently. He looked at Yeluxian pitifully.

She does miss her daughter. But I can't bear this rare freedom.

Ye Luxian smiled. Approaching Xiao Xuan. Hold her up to his horse. Two people ride together. Gone to the dust.

The white horse stared at them with innocent eyes. Then the group of guards came out and took Xiao Xiao. Move forward in the direction of Yeluxian.

Galloped for a moment. Walk through farmland. Walking through the grasslands. Come to a quiet courtyard. You can smell the strong aroma at the entrance of the yard.

Yeluxian turned over and dismounted. was about to reach out to pick up Xiao Xuan and dismount. Xiao Xuan put his hands on the horse's back. Flip a trick in the air. And he stood firmly on the ground. Walk to the front of the courtyard by yourself." Come here. The cabin is a treasure?"

Xiao Xuan's smiling eyes are crooked like the moon. Let Yeluxian lose his mind. He tied his horse to a post in front of the courtyard gate. He dragged Xiao Sui into the small courtyard.

The courtyard is in a hidden place in the woods. Very few people come deep into the woods. So it's extraordinarily quiet. There was no sound around. Only insects chirp and birds chirp.

In the small courtyard is a hut made of bamboo. There are several pots of flowers and plants in front of the door. It's like a place where a high-ranking person lives in seclusion.

Xiao Sui ran up the steps of the bamboo house. Asked with a smile. Whose little yard is this. Don't you want to hide me here? It's where the beauty is hidden."

Yeluxian gave her a funny look. Why do you always think of Zangjiao?"

Xiao Xuan said seriously. This little courtyard is hidden in this forest. Unique and detailed. Fei put a lot of thought into it. I don't know what you're going to do with it..."

"Then come and see what I've done."

Yeluxian dragged her through the bamboo house. The aroma is getting stronger and stronger.

Xiao Xuan seemed to feel that something was wrong. Glancing at Yeluxian from time to time. But I saw the smile on his face not changing at all.

"This is..."

Come to the backyard of the bamboo house. Xiao Xuan was stunned by the scene in front of him.

In the distance are lush woods. Nearby, it is full of enchanting and graceful peonies. Patches of peonies in full bloom. The wind blows through. The petals and the fragrance of flowers are coming. Silky soft.

Shrouded in aroma. Xiao Xuan almost breathlessly. The spectacle in front of her made her dare not blink. It's as if it's a dream that will wake up at any moment.

She turned to Jeruxian. Point to the flower bed with your index finger. Distracted asked. Don't you hate peonies..."

Ye Luxian had a smile in his eyes. A flash of apologetic guilt. And with a distressed look. He wrapped Xiao Xuan's fingers. Take her hand and put it on your heart.

"I owe you dreams. Negative your affection. All for you. This is our flower."

It just so happened that a petal swirled and fell from Xiao Xuan's eyes. A tear hits the petals." Our..."

That's when they met for the first time. It's because of this peony. Later, their dispute was also over this peony.

It's as if everything is in plain sight. Ye Luxian just silently hugged Xiao Xuan. Long. The two of them sat down on the steps. Xiao Xuan looked at the flowers quietly.

Yeluxian put Xiao Xuan's head on his shoulder. Let her lean on herself. He smiled with relief. The sin of my heart. It's finally lightened a bit."

Xiao Xuan was silent. Just a faint smile. Listen to him.

"I told you the legend of the peony. Do you still want to hear it?"

Xiao Xuan closed her eyes gently. The smile on my lips never diminished.

"Peony is also known as Jiang Li. It's about to be a sunny spring day. In full bloom in summer. The lover cherishes the time of farewell. Give peonies as a sign of farewell."

"I bonded with you because of peonies. Although it is about to leave. But you and I will never be separated."

Will leave will leave. Never separate.

Never separate.