From the first day of the first month to the fifteenth day of the first month, every household is celebrating the New Year, and the three prosperous cities of Yecheng, Luoyang and Sizhou are particularly lively.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, a banquet was held in the palace and the ministers were invited to share, and Gao Su was also ordered to go.

Gu Huan stayed at home alone, drinking tea and reading a book.

Gao Su was afraid that she would be bored, so he collected a large number of strange novels and anecdotal novels in the bookstore in the city, such as "Sou Shen Ji", "Sou Shen Postscript", "Lieyi Biography", "Naturalist Chronicles", "Legend of the Immortals", "Collecting Relics", "Continuation of Qi Harmonic Records", "Shishuo Xinyu", "Youminglu", "Xijing Miscellaneous Records", etc., which were placed on the shelves full.

Gu Huan was half-lying on the soft couch, and there was a stove not far away. Qiu Yan put the big red oranges one by one on the side of the charcoal basin, and after a while, the room was filled with the aroma of oranges. I heard that roasted oranges can cure cough, although Gu Huan's fever has subsided, he always has a light cough, so Qiu Yan asked Chunxi to buy some good red oranges and roast them for Gu Huan to eat. Regardless of whether there is a curative effect for the time being, oranges have a different flavor after they are baked, and Gu Huan loves to eat them.

She smelled the orange fragrance, read the book for a while, and suddenly said to Qiu Yan: "You and Chunxi pick a day, and then we will do the happy event." ”

Qiu Yan has taken care of her these days, and at this moment, seeing that she suddenly cares about her own family affairs, it seems that her mood has recovered, and she can't help but feel hot in her heart, and her eyes are full of tears. She lowered her head and wiped it away quickly, and said with a smile: "We're not in a hurry, let's wait until the young lady is well." ”

"I'm almost fine." Gu Huan put down the book, took the roasted oranges she handed over, and put them into his mouth one by one, with a little happy expression on his face. "If you become a parent, just give me Chong Chong Xi, maybe I will get better faster."

She talked nonsense there, but Qiu Yan took it seriously, couldn't help but think about it, and decided to discuss it with Chunxi, or set a date and handle the family affairs.

It's still very cold outside, icy and snowy, Gao Su doesn't allow Gu Huan to go out, afraid that she will suffer from the wind and cold again, Qiu Yan and Chun Xi are naturally on strict precautions, and they are afraid that this young lady, who has always been not afraid of the sky and the earth, will sneak out, but who knows that she has always been very well-behaved, and sure enough, she stayed in the house and didn't go anywhere.

Three meals a day are delivered to the house, seasonal fruits and delicate snacks are uninterrupted, Gu Huan eats when he is hungry, sleeps when he is tired, reads books when he is bored, and lives a happy and lazy life.

Gao Su sent people to Lanling and took Zheng Huaiying over. Gu Huan was very happy, when Gao Su went to the Yamen office, she and Zheng Huaiying learned the piano and talked about music, and they were happy.

She didn't hear anything outside the window, and Gao Su didn't say anything. She is under the jurisdiction of Gaosu, and it doesn't matter whether she works or not. The court did not call her again, she was originally transferred to Yecheng to serve, but Gao Su handed her a note on leave due to illness, and she didn't ask anymore.

Seeing that Gu Huan's pale face gradually became a little bloody, his expression was no longer withered, and his eyes became bright again, Gao Su's heart was particularly gratified.

The days passed peacefully like this, and it was not until the fifteenth day of the first month that Gao Su had to leave Sizhou and go to the Yecheng Palace for a banquet.

That kind of feast, usually from noon, until the evening, sometimes there will be midnight, there are continuous singing and dancing, a hundred operas, maybe there is a poetry and painting than the text, "Lanling King Entering the Array" is bound to have, that has become a necessary fashion for the rich and aristocratic feast, if there is the Lanling King himself, it will add a bit of legend to the song and dance itself. However, few people know that this great hero, who has been composed into music, arranged into dances, and sung and praised, not only does not dare to publicize it, but even lives quite cautiously, walking on thin ice.

Gu Huan read the book for a while and felt that his eyes were tired, so he put down the book and closed his eyes to recuperate.

In another small courtyard not far away, Zheng Huaiying was playing "Sunset Xiao Drum", when Gu Huan listened to it for the first time, he felt that the melody was very familiar, and after thinking about it for a while, he remembered that it was the later "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night". Zheng Huaiying likes this song very much, every time she plays it, it is a lingering artistic conception, subtle and timeless, dreamlike, and full of endless thoughts.

Gu Huan suddenly began to miss Gao Su.

It has been less than a year since she happily went to Lanling to take up her post, but so many things have happened in it, which makes them feel confused and even overwhelmed. On the battlefield, there is a clear distinction between friend and foe, Gao Su and she are both capable of overcoming strong enemies, surviving in danger, and can be dark and sinister officialdom, but she and Gao Su are too young and have always been at a disadvantage. It will take a long time to reverse this situation, and it cannot be achieved overnight.

At this moment, Gu Huan felt very tired, and he couldn't muster up the energy to plan the layout. After thinking about it, she still decided to leave the center of power for the time being, and wait for the different forces in the DPRK and China to fight to the death.

Gao Su is an upright and upright person, and he will never usurp the throne, so Gu Huan naturally doesn't think about it anymore. As long as the two of them can be together and live this life happily, she will be satisfied.

In her previous life, she was not a greedy person, what she wanted was to do what she liked, to live the life she wanted, to be free, elegant and chic, not to need too much wealth, and not to be in power. In this life, she is the same.

Just as he was sleeping in a daze, the housekeeper came in and whispered a few words to Qiu Yan.

Qiu Yan hesitated slightly, then went over and gently pushed Gu Huan. Seeing her open her eyes, Qiu Yan said, "Miss, I came with an adult and said I wanted to see you." ”

Gu Huan was a little surprised, and thought he was dreaming. It took a while for her to come to her senses, and she regained her composure and said calmly, "Invite him in." ”

He Shikai was taken to the front hall by the butler, and was hospitable, and when he heard Qiu Yan's words, he respectfully led him to the backyard and invited him into the door.

Gu Huan had already sat up and said politely to the monk: "The last general is unwell and can't meet him from afar, please forgive me." ”

He Shikai smiled gently: "General Xiao Gu doesn't have to be polite. ”

The housekeeper made good tea, gave fruits and snacks, and then bowed and retreated.

Qiu Yan stood in the house and did not leave.

Gu Huan waved his hand to her: "You go out, I have something to discuss with the adult." ”

Qiu Yan had no choice but to bow to the two of them and respectfully retreated.

He Shikai listened to the footsteps outside gradually moving away, and finally disappeared, so he moved over and sat next to Gu Huan. He reached out and gently touched Gu Huan's emaciated cheek, and asked in a low voice, "Are you okay?" ”

Gu Huan looked at him and didn't know how to answer for a while.

In this world, the two of them have a common secret, which is a deadly truth, it stands to reason that He Shikai should try to kill her, but he seems to have forgotten about it, and his attitude towards her is as always, even more friendly and intimate.

He Shikai seemed to understand her thoughts. He smiled slightly, slowly brushed the locks of hair that fell to her cheeks, and said softly: "This world is very lonely, and all around me, there are jackals, tigers and leopards of all shapes. I can't trust them, and I have to be on guard against them all the time. It's just you who make me feel safe. Xiao Huan, I know you won't hurt me, so I like to be with you. I can safely hug you and let you sleep by my side all night. On a cold night, I feel warm. Therefore, I will not hurt you, let alone kill you, never. ”

Gu Huan nodded: "I understand." ”

The monk smiled and asked softly, "You don't want to be with me anymore, do you?" ”

"I'm afraid I won't be able to control it and hurt you." Gu Huan looked at him honestly. "You know, I have been bloody, and hundreds of enemies have been killed and wounded at my hands. Before, I could restrain myself, but now, I always have nightmares at night, and I'm afraid I'm going crazy because of it. You saved my life, and I don't want to hurt you. ”

A trace of sadness appeared on He Shikai's face, and then disappeared without a trace, still smiling softly: "If this is the case, then I will not force you." Xiao Huan, today the emperor ordered the king of Lanling to marry on a day in front of hundreds of officials at the banquet, and the prince has agreed. ”

Gu Huan sat there in a daze, silent for a long time.

He Shikai said slowly: "The door of Hefu will always be open for you." ”

Gu Huan raised his eyes to look at him and laughed slowly. She said clearly: "You saved me, I owe you my life." In the future, if you need my help, just send a letter, I will save you, sword mountains and fires, and never give up. ”

He Shikai was slightly stunned, and then he was overjoyed. He suppressed the frenzy in his heart and nodded to the girl in front of him: "Okay, then let's make a decision." ”

His current power is like the sky, but it is difficult to guarantee that nothing will happen in the future, with Gu Huan's promise, then if he is unfortunately trapped in danger in the future, at least there is still a way to live here. At this point, he completely gave up the idea of forcing Gu Huan to renew his front edge, and instead thought about protecting her, so that under her shackles, the strength of Gao Su, Duan Shao and Gu Xian could become his guarantee at a critical juncture.

Gu Huan hesitated slightly, and then said sincerely: "Suhe, I take the liberty to persuade you to say a few words, you can listen to it if you want, and don't be angry." I hope that you can treat the ministers well in the future, kill less, benefit the people, pro-sages, and far villains, so that you will not be so dangerous, and you will be able to leave a name in history in the next hundred years. ”

This is the first time she has done what the monk wanted, commensurate with "plain harmony", and the monk was so happy that he almost lost control. He held Gu Huan's hand and sighed, "Xiao Huan, I didn't expect that there would finally be this day, and I would be able to get you sincerely." Don't worry, I'll take your words to heart, and as long as someone doesn't deliberately embarrass me, I won't touch him. As for the so-called sages, they have long regarded me as a villain and disdained to be with me, which is also undemanding. ”

"I understand." Gu Huan sighed. "People are in the official career, but they can't help themselves."

When the monk saw that she was tired, he said thoughtfully: "I came from the palace on a fast horse, and I am going back." ”

"Hmm." Gu Huan nodded and said suddenly. "I want to resign, but you don't allow it, then now allow me to take a year off, I want to walk around, enjoy the mountains and rivers, and recuperate."

The monk thought about it for a while, and then said, "I'll allow you for half a year first." After half a year, if your health is still not well, you can take a leave of absence. ”

"Okay." Gu Huan smiled at him. "Thank you."

He Shikai kissed her on the cheek and whispered: "The poem you wrote last time had a good sentence of 'life must be happy', and you must practice it yourself, don't live up to the good years." Then he got up with a smile and walked out gracefully.

The housekeeper in the house waited outside the courtyard gate, and sent him out of the house with courtesy and thoughtfulness.

Qiu Yan hurriedly returned to the room, and saw that Gu Huan had already laid back on the couch, his expression was calm, and there was nothing unusual, so he put his mind at ease.

Gu Huan closed his eyes, and a trace of bitterness welled up in his heart.

He...... After all, I still have to get married......