There are some things that are easy to say and not good to hear. And she couldn't lie to his face.

Chu Jingchuan's expression was stiff, and his heart was cold, as if he had an empty hole, and the night wind hurried through the hole, freezing his heart.

The two met for a short time, but it ended in a hurried silence.

Chu Jingchuan looked at Meng Xilan, who was passing away from him, frowning slightly, and something in his eyes was gradually dissipating.

Creation makes people...... That's all he and she can do.

He lowered his lips again: "Take care! ”

Meng Xilan's shoulders trembled, and she hummed heavily.

Goodbye Chu Jingchuan, Meng Xilan's heart is very uncomfortable, and it is extremely cruel to live up to a person's sincerity.

She took him, hurt him, and hurt herself.

Walking to Xihua Gate, Meng Xilan's eyes were already slightly red, and she couldn't help but raise her head to look at the sky.

Can't cry...... She is someone who is not entitled to shed tears.

The sky was blue, and the shadows of a few birds could be seen in the distance.

Meng Xilan sighed, gently and slowly, but as heavy as a thousand catties.

The day of leaving the palace was set early in the morning.

Before leaving, Murong Qiao specially chose two clothes for Meng Xilan and sent someone to send them over.

The freshest colors, the most delicate materials, and the most fitting cuts are a lot of thought at first glance.

Meng Xilan changed into her body, stood in front of the mirror, and smiled lowly.

Such a dress that highlights the waist is too ulterior motives to wear on the body.

Go to the palace here, and if you don't succeed, you will become a benevolent. She and Concubine Ning's hearts were full of energy, but no one dared to speak up.

On the day of the trip, Meng Xilan and Zhou Youning sat in a blue-roofed red-tasseled eight-treasure car, accompanied by more than a dozen palace maids and grandmothers.

The scenery along the way was infinitely good, however, Meng Xilan was not interested.

Her silence surprised Zhou Youning.

"Sister, do you have something on your mind?"

Meng Xilan shook her head slightly: "No, it's just a little tired." ”

Physical tiredness can be alleviated by just getting a good night's sleep. However, the tiredness in my heart can't be made up for no matter how much I rest.

Zhou Youning couldn't guess what was on her mind, so he simply didn't ask more.

Although she is only a year older than herself, her mind and actions are completely different from herself. Sometimes, she even has the illusion that she is not just a year older than herself, but ten years or even twenty years older.

It was getting dark, and the group of carriages and horses finally arrived at the post station.

Meng Xilan and Zhou Youning went back to the room together, and the accompanying palace maids stepped forward to serve them to change their clothes and freshen up.

Before changing clothes, Meng Xilan specially asked Zhulu to take the clothes sent by Murong Qiao.

Zhou Youning raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw it: "Sister, this dress is so beautiful." It's just that...... It's too colorful. ”

The mourning period of the Queen Mother has not passed, and it is most appropriate to dress lightly.

Meng Xilan smiled faintly: "It's okay, anyway, we are not in the palace now, so why detain ourselves everywhere." ”

When Zhou Youning heard this, a trace of imperceptible doubt flashed in his eyes.

She has always been the most well-behaved person, and she never makes mistakes easily, why is she so bold today?

Meng Xilan saw her looking at herself in a daze, and hurriedly held her shoulders and said, "Sister Princess, go and change your clothes too." ”

She personally picked out a pink dress for her, and gave her a hairpin with a hairpin.

When the two walked out together, they instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Zhou Shixian was drinking tea with his sons, and when he raised his eyes, his eyes suddenly condensed, condensing on Meng Xilan's slender waist.

The women in the palace are all beautiful with thin waists, and most of them are wearing corsets, or wrapped in cotton cloth, and they have worked hard. Even Murong Qiao, although he is over thirty years old, has never taken off the girdle on his body for a day.

It's just that no matter how much effort she has put into giving birth, she can't compare to the unique slenderness of a girl.

Zhou Youlin glanced at Meng Xilan, clenched his fists slightly, and then avoided opening his eyes.

Zhou Youchen looked straight at Meng Xilan, his eyes were reluctant to take his eyes off her for a moment, and there was even a slight smile in his eyes, with a hint of imperceptible pride.

She is really beautiful, however, she is his.

The two slowly came to Zhou Shixian and curtsied: "Please say hello to my father (emperor)." ”

Zhou Shixian put down the teacup and raised his hand: "Get up." ”

He was obviously looking at Meng Xilan, but he asked Zhou Youning: "It's rare, you all look so good today." ”

Recently, there is only a plain white color in the palace, and it looks monotonous and annoying.

"Xi Lan is presumptuous, and I hope the emperor will forgive her sins."

Meng Xilan curtsied again.

Zhou Shixian smiled faintly: "What are you guilty of?" It's so pleasing to others and myself, I should reward you well. ”

Meng Xilan lowered her head when she heard this, and a sneer crossed her heart.

What a cold and ruthless man. Just a few days after killing his wife, at this moment, there is still leisure to please other women!

Xu Yes, not wanting to be too explicit in front of people, Zhou Shixian immediately looked at Zhou Youning: "Ning'er, I have wronged you these days." You're at your best age, so dress up more. Don't grieve yourself. ”

Zhou Youning's face turned red when he heard this, it seems that his sister really guessed correctly. However, what my father said was also inappropriate, not long after the queen mother died, how could she dress like this every day?

If it were in the palace, men and women could not sit at the same table. But now outside the palace, there is less attention and more closeness.

Murong Qiao would avoid suspicion, and only said that he was unwell, so he didn't come down.

Meng Xilan and Zhou Youning sat on the right side, opposite Zhou Youlin and Zhou Youchen.

Although they sat at the same table, everyone had different thoughts.

The food on the table is exquisite, and there is also fine wine, which looks no different from that in the palace.

Zhou Shixian frequently raised his glass, and Zhou Youlin stayed with him, drinking and drinking, and in the end, he only felt that the wine in his cup was bitter.

Meng Xilan is not a good drinker, so every time she just touches her lips with a wine glass.

After the meal, Zhou Shixian stood up, his face was slightly red, and there was a bit of drunkenness in his eyes.

He suddenly stretched out his hand, looked at Meng Xilan and said, "I'm a little drunk, you accompany me out to wake up the bar." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was stunned.

Zhou Youlin twisted his eyebrows and gritted his teeth silently. Zhou Youchen's eyes also sank, and they were extremely dark.

Meng Xilan slowly got up and stretched out her hand to respond: "Yes." ”

Zhou Youning looked confused, blinked in confusion, looked at his father and Meng Xilan, and seemed to understand something in his heart, but as if he didn't understand anything.

Chang Hai was about to follow, but was stopped by his master with his eyes.

He stood still, and secretly said in his heart: "The emperor's mind is becoming more and more elusive now. ”

Meng Xilan held Zhou Shixian's hand, his palm was dry, and her palm was full of cold sweat.

Zhou Shixian touched her palm, and raised his eyebrows slightly: "What?" Are you scared? ”

Meng Xilan shook her head. She wasn't afraid, she just felt disgusting.

Zhou Shixian smiled: "Don't be afraid, I won't force you, I have patience with you." ”

After saying this, he turned his back and looked at the vast night. "The palace is stuffy, and the outside is empty. Fortunately, I still have you by my side, and with you as my companion, I am very happy. ”

Meng Xilan pondered for a moment when she heard this, and then said, "Your Majesty, what you said last time, do you still count?" ”

Zhou Shixian turned his head to look at her, "A gentleman is a man of his word, let alone me?" ”

Meng Xilan smiled slightly: "Xilan doesn't dare to doubt the emperor, Xilan is just worried about herself...... Your Majesty, if Chief Xilan stays by your side, which position will be mine? ”

If it's ambiguous, she'll say it too.

Zhou Shixian didn't seem to expect that she would say that......

"Then it's up to you, where do you want to stand?"

Meng Xilan lowered her eyes: "I didn't think about it so much, but if the emperor wants to spoil Xilan, you must give me a place first, and you can't be nameless and ......"

Zhou Shixian's eyebrows moved: "Have you really thought about it?" ”

"Hmm." Meng Xilan nodded.

"Okay, give me some time, and I'll arrange it after next month."

Meng Xilan knelt down to thank him when he heard this. Next Month...... Let's wait until you survive this month.

She deliberately advanced and retreated, so that at least during the days in the palace, Zhou Shixian would not touch her at all.

……

After returning to the house, Zhou Youning hadn't slept yet, she was waiting for Meng Xilan, she had something to ask her.

"Sister......" Zhou Youning said with some hesitation.

"What's the matter?"

"Father and you...... You ......"

Meng Xilan's tone was light: "If you can understand, of course it's best." If you complain against me, I have nothing to say. ”

Zhou Youning saw her admit it in person, and the originally excited mood calmed down. "Sister, why are you doing this?"

Doesn't she have a sweetheart of her own? Didn't she want to get out of the palace?

"Sister Princess, I am not a real royal family, I am just the adopted daughter of the Queen Mother. Nominally I can be your equal, but in reality, I'm just a powerless shell. The women in the palace are all the emperor's women, and I have no choice! ”

"No, you have!" Zhou Youning was suddenly a little excited: "If you don't withdraw from the marriage, you can leave the palace and get married...... Sister, do you really want to die in this palace for the rest of your life? ”

Once upon a time, the palace was her favorite home, but now, she wished she could leave sooner, the sooner the better.

"What's so bad about dying of old age in the palace? People will die sooner or later! ”

Zhou Youning shook his head again and again: "Sister, I feel sorry for you!" Father, Emperor, ...... He's old, and you're young, you shouldn't! ”

She originally thought that the person she liked was the fourth brother, and the fourth brother liked her so much that he never married. Maybe one day they will become a couple, a happy couple.

Meng Xilan walked over, sat beside her, looked at her anxious face, and said slowly: "I chose this path by myself, I don't regret it." ”

There were tears in Zhou Youning's eyes: "Sister...... Why are you doing that? ”

Meng Xilan held her hand, squeezed it slightly, and looked calm: "There is no reason, this is my life." ”

Zhou Youning bit his lip and looked at her face, "Sister, you tell me the truth, okay?" ”

Although she couldn't guess her, she knew that there must be some reason for this.

Meng Xilan smiled wordlessly, directly stretched out her hand, hugged her shoulder, and gently comforted her.

Obviously, she was the one who jumped into the fire pit, but she was the first person to start feeling uncomfortable.