Chapter 44: Before Parting

After seeing the matter of the ruler with Zhu Dan, Tao Yao didn't mention it to anyone, even Hongfu, who only knew that at the banquet that day, her master came back later than usual, and did not have any suspicions. As for the Tibetan mission, the small civil official who followed closely behind Shang Zanlu quickly disappeared, but with a huge mission, no one would care about such a small role, yes, even Shangguan Wan'er, the only one who had paid attention to this person, did not know that the monarch of Tubo had appeared under her nose, and then quickly returned to the country. The people of Shendu are bent on the wedding of Princess Jincheng, and any slightest wave during the period can't divide their hearts, even if the young general of the General's Mansion has gone out again in order to quell the war in Broken Leaf City.

"Has he left the Divine Capital?" In the Lanyue Palace, Tao Yao sat in front of the window, and a gorgeous and unusual crimson wedding dress was displayed on the shelf behind her. The long skirt spread out like flowing water, and the intense and warm colors almost illuminated the dim inner room, but only the still bloodless face of its owner was not reflected.

"Yes, the army will be drawn at noon today." Answering in a low voice, Hongfu stood behind the girl, looking at the figure that straightened her back but became more and more thin and thin, her eyes couldn't help but be sour: "But General Gao is still in the mansion, and he will get married tomorrow, so I guess he will still come to watch the ceremony." ”

Smiling slightly, Tao Yao's gaze was still fixed on a certain point outside the window, as if her whole mind was drifting away: "I don't get married in Shendu, and it's nothing if I don't watch the ceremony, it's more appropriate to say that it's a send-off." "That's all there is to the people who can happily drink her glass of water and wine. Everyone is not stupid, they all know it in their hearts.

Merely...... She looked in the direction outside the Divine Capital, and her long and thick eyelashes like butterfly wings trembled involuntarily. That person went to the front line so quickly, and he didn't want to send him on his last journey.

The war in Shattered Leaf City, with his ability, should not take long to calm down. When he came back, it was another feat, and the malicious slander of Wei and Li Bao'er before could be cleared up, and it was estimated that they could ask for a reward or be added to the knighthood. This coincides with their earlier plan in Chang'an, but he can devote himself to his family and country, and no longer feel sad for children like her.

From this point of view, the results are actually not bad. Tao Yao hooked her lips, and the curvature of the corners of her mouth was weak and bleak, not like a smile, but more like some kind of silent mockery. Losing such a burden as her, the young general of Gaofu can show his edge and rise to the top without any worries. And her parents and brother who are far away in Chang'an are bound to breathe a sigh of relief, after getting rid of the fate of being watched and feared, because of the righteousness of sharing worries for the country and sacrificing their daughters, so that the entire Yongwang Mansion is safe and sound, and even climbs to a new peak. A daughter who has left home since she was a child and rarely cherishes her joy under their knees, at most she will sigh for a while and a half. People always have to live day by day, who can wash their faces with tears all day long? Her family has always been open and let go.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess......" seemed to be stung by the word "send-off", Hongfu bit her lip, always felt that her chest cavity seemed to be blocked by something, which made her uncomfortable, and she couldn't wait to vomit a mouthful of blood in order to have a hearty pleasure: "The slave knows that you feel uncomfortable." If you are really sad, cry out, and the people in the left and right temples will be paid for by the slaves and maids. Just don't laugh like that, slave watched...... Distressed. ”

"Crying? Why cry? Tao Yao glanced back at the woman behind her, her expression was still calm like a pool of stagnant water: "My great-grandmother once told me that this imperial city is a huge cage, and once you enter, you will have to roll around here until you die." Seeing that we will be able to leave here in a few days, what is there to cry about. Although Tibet is not the place she wants to go, it is definitely not her wish to continue to stay here. After meeting the future husband of the ruler Zhudan, her heart has settled down a little. With that person's temperament, after getting married, even if they can't achieve harmony, it is probably not a problem to respect each other like guests. If there is a safe and stable place for her to end her life, she will not care less.

Thinking about it, Tao Yao beckoned to Hongfu and motioned for her to come forward: "Sister Hongfu, I'll ask you one last time, are you sure you want to come with me?" Although up to now, there is only one red fu left around her who is amiable and credible, but if the other party is unwilling, she will not force it. She is a person who has no choice, so she wants to give others a choice, even if it is another way to live: "I can let you out of the palace, plus some gold and silver property, you don't need to worry about your future livelihood......" This question, she asked it earlier, but the situation at that time was far less intuitive than now, and she didn't want Hongfu to regret it in the future.

"The slave is not here! The slave won't go! Kneeling beside Tao Yao, Hongfu's eyes were red, and a layer of water vapor had gathered at the bottom of her eyes: "Wherever the princess goes, the slave and maid will follow her, and it will not change in this life." Besides," she held Tao Yao's hand and smiled tearfully: "The scenery outside the plug has never been seen by the slave maid in her life, the princess is so ruthless, and she still refuses to let the slave open her eyes after being like this?" ”

Subconsciously holding those hands back, it was also the only warmth that he had now, and Tao Yao also smiled. But at the same time, a large tear was like a raindrop, hitting the hands of the two of them together, Hongfu burst into tears all of a sudden, and Tao Yao's voice unconsciously brought out a little trembling: "Okay, then it's decided, let's go together to open our eyes." ”

"Hmm." Nodding heavily, Hongfu looked at Tao Yao, but a picture of Fang Cai unexpectedly popped up in her mind: "By the way, princess, when the slave maid went out of the palace at noon to see off the army, she ran into the man in the Tubo mission, the one mentioned by Shangguan Zhaorong earlier." He also went to see the army go on the expedition, and he stood for a long time. If she hadn't paid more attention to this person at the palace banquet earlier, she was afraid that it would not be easy to find out in the crowd.

He ...... Also went? Stunned for a moment, Tao Yao recalled the handsome and extraordinarily flamboyant young face on the snowy night, and the calm aura on his body that did not quite match his appearance, and his heart was a little chaotic for a while.

At this time, what is this person there for?