Chapter 58: Don't Make Excuses
Beizhu nodded and shook his head, looking at Bai Shuqin with a firm look in his eyes, "I want to go back, but I want to protect you, I can't go back!" ”
"I'm going to southern Xinjiang myself, and I'm going to trouble you to lead the way when the time comes!" Bai Shuqin smiled, since the Spirit Emperor Family had the ability to summon her over, she believed that they also had a way to send her back.
In Beizhu's eyes, Bai Shuqin's going to southern Xinjiang was tantamount to death, and she didn't know why she still went.
Bai Shuqin saw her doubts, rubbed her soft hair, and didn't say much.
These guests from the Heavenly Mansion were all handed over to Steward Li to receive, and Bai Shuqin didn't worry about it. Some people wanted to see her, but they were all stopped by Steward Li on the grounds that they were unwell.
In the future, the queen will hold a party, which in the past only the wife of the official of the court could be eligible to attend, but this year, I don't know what to do, up to three female dependents can participate.
This means that Bai Bing will also enter the palace this year, and I don't know what moth Madame Bai and Bai Bing will give her.
Zhuo Jinxuan came back earlier today than usual, and as soon as Bai Shuqin felt unwell and all of them had receded, he came back.
He was still wearing the official robe that entered the palace today, and the dark purple official robe was embroidered with a golden dragon, which set off Zhuo Jinxuan's extravagance. Bai Shuqin couldn't help but smile, this was her man.
Knowing that Bai Shuqin's toxicity would attack in the afternoon, and the affairs in the palace were not dealt with, Zhuo Jinxuan was like the emperor taking leave. At this time, seeing that Bai Shuqin's spirit was not bad, he relaxed a little.
"Why did you come back so early today?" Bai Shuqin got up to meet him, wrapping his hands around his neck.
For Bai Shuqin's intimate actions, Zhuo Jinxuan used to feel a little embarrassed when others were present, but now he has long been used to it. He took advantage of the situation to hug Bai Shuqin's waist and said affectionately: "I miss you, I am worried about you." ”
"I'm fine! Will you attend the queen's gathering of women's families? Bai Shuqin asked, logically speaking, this is their first year of marriage, and Zhuo Jinxuan should participate. But considering the white bet, she still asked first.
Zhuo Jinxuan naturally knew her worries, and asked her, "What do you think?" ”
Bai Shuqin tilted his head and chuckled, "If you don't want to go, it's okay." However, do you still have a white bet in your heart? ”
"She and I have grown up together, and even if we can't be husband and wife, we still see her as a sister." Zhuo Jinxuan replied truthfully.
Bai Shuqin still had a smile on his face, but his tone was full of vinegar, "Jia Baoyu also called Lin Daiyu's sister!" If you still have any feelings for her in your heart, I'll quit now. ”
Although Zhuo Jinxuan didn't know who Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu she was talking about, he still understood the meaning of her words.
With Bai Shuqin as a comparison, he suddenly realized that his previous feelings for Bai Binbin might just be a little liking, and he didn't really know her. Bai Bingbing's feelings for Zhuo Jinxuan may also be like this, it is just a habit.
Zhuo Jinxuan's forehead was against hers, and they could both feel each other's breathing. He looked gentle, "Bai Bingbin is still young, and there is still a chance to find true love." Now that I understand my intentions, I will never delay her any longer. ”
"But when it comes to accountability, I have failed her. It's none of your business, I'll take care of the compensation. ”
Bai Shuqin squinted her eyes and smiled, she admired Zhuo Jinxuan's attitude of daring to face her heart and take responsibility. Although she hates Bai Bingbing and hates the entire Bai family, it does not mean that Zhuo Jinxuan will hate Bai Bingbing with her.
"Do you want to go, then?" Bai Shuqin asked with a smile.
"If you don't want me to go, I won't go." Zhuo Jinxuan always respects her opinion.
"What if I say it doesn't matter?"
Zhuo Jinxuan knew that if he didn't go, those ladies would spread rumors that Bai Shuqin was being snubbed. He would never allow such a thing to happen to Bai Shuqin, so he responded to her domineeringly: "You must go!" ”
On the third day after Han Yu agreed to serve as the national teacher, the emperor held a large-scale canonization ceremony for him, and at the same time announced that he would preside over the sacrifice on the seventh day of the first lunar month.
At the canonization dinner, Han Yu seemed to not know Bai Shuqin, and he had never looked at her squarely.
This made Bai Shuqin feel at ease, but Zhuo Jinxuan still protected Bai Shuqin tightly, and looked like Han Yu's eyes were full of vigilance.
"Why are you so nervous?" Bai Shuqin asked Zhuo Jinxuan with a smile in his eyes.
Zhuo Jinxuan sandwiched a crystal bag for Bai Shuqin, and leaned to Bai Shuqin's side, "Han Yu has always paid attention to you and wants to plot against you. As your husband, I naturally want to protect you. ”
Bai Shuqin glanced at Han Yu, "Are you thinking too much?" ”
"I'd rather kill a thousand by mistake than let go of one!" Zhuo Jinxuan said with a smile.
The two lowered their heads and whispered, but attracted Zhuo Linfeng, who was sitting diagonally opposite them. The queen noticed it, and said to him with deep meaning: "After you marry Princess Linlang, you will probably be so affectionate." ”
Zhuo Linfeng retracted his gaze and bowed his head silently.
The queen thought he was shy, and the crow's feet in the corners of his smiling eyes were almost impossible to hide. She didn't know that Zhuo Linfeng was not shy, just envious.
After the emperor toasted Han Yu during the banquet, the high-ranking and powerful ministers also toasted him, among which Zhuo Qingyuan was the most enthusiastic.
On this occasion, even if Zhuo Jinxuan has a holiday with Han Yu, at least he still has to get by on face.
He poured a glass of wine and said to Bai Shuqin, "I'll go over." ”
"Well, go ahead."
Not long after Zhuo Jinxuan left, Zhuo Linfeng came over to find Bai Shuqin, with a gentle and distant smile on his face.
He didn't sit down beside Bai Shuqin, but just bent down slightly to ensure that Bai Shuqin could hear his words and others wouldn't hear him clearly, and said, "There are some things I want to talk to you about, can I go out for a walk?" ”
Bai Shuqin looked at Zhuo Jinxuan, who was drinking with Han Yu, and didn't know what Han Yu's idea was, so he actually fought with him, and the people around him were still coaxing.
Zhuo Jinxuan estimated that he would not be able to come back for a while, so Bai Shuqin nodded in agreement.
The back garden was not far from the location of the party, and Bai Shuqin and Zhuo Linfeng walked over there one after the other.
Han Yu's demonic face and attitude of looking at the world are indeed different from others, and they are dazzling and impossible to ignore.
At the party, everyone's eyes were focused on Han Yu, even the queen's gaze. No one paid attention to Bai Shuqin and Zhuo Linfeng's departure.
Bai Shuqin followed behind Zhuo Linfeng, looking at his back, Bai Shuqin thought of the bamboo forest in front of his door.
Away from the noise of the crowd, Bai Shuqin saw that Zhuo Linfeng had not spoken, so he smiled and said, "Second brother, do you want to talk to me about Princess Linlang?" ”
"It's not." Zhuo Linfeng said coldly.
"Huh?" Bai Shuqin felt a little surprised, except for Zhao Linlang, she really couldn't think of anything else Zhuo Linfeng wanted to talk to her about.
Zhuo Linfeng's tone was shallow, "I just wanted to talk to you." ”
"And what do you want to talk about?" Bai Shuqin is not good at finding topics.
Zhuo Linfeng walked towards the pavilion by the pond, a bright moon was reflected in the water, the wind blew ripples, and the bright moon rippled with the lake.
He took out a handkerchief, wiped the dust off the stone chair, and stretched out his hand to signal Bai Shuqin to sit.
Bai Shuqin was also not polite, and sat down when he thanked him. Fortunately, she was dressed thicker, so she didn't feel cold at the moment.
Zhuo Linfeng sat opposite Bai Shuqin, looked at her with a light smile and asked, "I heard that you are childhood sweethearts with your third brother." ”
Bai Shuqin replied in his heart, "That's white bingbing!" But he just smiled on his face and replied, "Sort of." ”
"I really envy the third brother, I can have you as a companion." Zhuo Linfeng's eyes looking at the sky were a little hazy, and the trance made Bai Shuqin feel a little sad.
If this was said by someone else, Bai Shuqin might feel that the person who spoke must have something to think about her. However, from Zhuo Linfeng's mouth, Bai Shuqin did not feel this way.
"Princess Linlang has a lively and lovely temperament, if you are married, you will definitely be a fairy couple!" Bai Shuqin said from the bottom of his heart.
Hearing Zhao Linlang, the smile on Zhuo Linfeng's face gradually disappeared, his eyes were half-closed, and his long eyelashes covered the rest of the part.
Bai Shuqin muttered in a low voice, "This is probably the eyelash essence in the world." ”
"Mascara serum?" Zhuo Linfeng heard this word for the first time and asked her puzzled.
Bai Shuqin smiled awkwardly, she just sighed with simple emotion, she didn't expect his ears to be so good. But since everyone asked, she still explained: "This is to praise you for your long eyelashes and beautiful eyes!" ”
The word good-looking doesn't seem to be used on men, and Zhuo Linfeng is also the first time to be praised like this, and his face is slightly red.
Seeing that the atmosphere didn't seem to be so embarrassing, Bai Shuqin comforted him kindly: "Second brother, in fact, you don't need to be too pessimistic. You are so good-looking, how many people can't envy you. ”
Zhuo Linfeng smiled bitterly, "It's just a skin, a crippled body, lingering in the world." ”
"What did you say!" Bai Shuqin straightened his face and was serious.
Few people spoke to Zhuo Linfeng like this, everyone regarded him as a person who didn't have a long life, and carefully took care of his emotions, which made him even more disgusted with himself.
Bai Shuqin said to him very seriously: "There are more people in this world who are more pitiful than you, and they are still living very hard. You're just a little worse in health, and the other things you have are not envied by many people! ”
"What do you know?" Zhuo Linfeng's face was full of pain.
"I don't understand! Is life all about length? Isn't it the breadth of life that is more important? None of us know when we will die, so we must cherish the present moment so that we will not regret it when we die. ”
Bai Shuqin said that when he was excited, his voice also increased a lot, "If you have love, you will love, if you want to eat, you will eat, and if you want to do it, you will do it." Don't make excuses, don't make excuses. If you don't feel happy in life, try to make yourself happy! ”
Zhuo Linfeng was stunned by what she said, Bai Shuqin shrank her shoulders cowardly, she seemed to have gone a little too far just now.
Seeing that his expression hadn't eased up, Bai Shuqin hurriedly put on a smile on his face and apologized, "Second brother, I'm sorry." Are you angry? ”
Zhuo Linfeng smiled and shook his head, "Buddhist scriptures always make people have no desires and no desires, and they stop delusions. Listening to you today is better than ten years of books I have read. ”
Bai Shuqin didn't take it seriously at all, she just felt that people gave her a step down. Thinking that Zhuo Jinxuan's wine was almost over, she got up and said, "Second brother is false, it's not early, let's go back." ”
"Well, let's go." Zhuo Linfeng responded.
On the way back, Zhuo Linfeng felt a lot more relaxed, for so many years, he had never been so sober as he was now. He looked at Bai Shuqin's side face, but he was really a little envious of Zhuo Jinxuan.
Zhuo Jinxuan drank a lot of wine, and he was already a little unstable. The ministers next to him still listened to Han Yu's instigation and continued to toast Zhuo Jinxuan.
Women are not suitable for women on this occasion, if Bai Shuqin takes Zhuo Jinxuan down, it will inevitably make Zhuo Jinxuan fall into a reputation of fear, and even call her a fierce woman behind her back.
Bai Shuqin looked at Zhuo Linfeng, who was about to return to her position, she quickly followed him and shouted, "Second brother, can you help me?" ”
Zhuo Linfeng heard Bai Shuqin's voice, stopped, turned around and asked, "What's the matter?" ”
Bai Shuqin knew that Zhuo Linfeng was transparent, so he glanced at Zhuo Jinxuan, Zhuo Linfeng immediately understood, and smiled at her, "You wait here, I'll bring him over." ”
"Then thank you second brother!" Bai Shu Qin said.