The Chu family's study still looks a little familiar.

When she was a child, she and Chu Jingwen liked to come here, flip through books together, and pass the long afternoon time.

Chu Jingwen likes to read a poem, and she likes to copy famous people's calligraphy.

Although Mr. Chu was born as a military general, he collected a lot of antique books.

Meng Xilan raised her eyes and glanced at the bookcase, the old books were still there, but the old people were no longer there

Since she is here to be a lobbyist, Meng Xilan always has to express her feelings. She talked a lot with Old Man Chu, of course, it was all about official affairs, and she didn't mention a word about private matters.

After she finished speaking, Old Man Chu was silent for a long time before he asked in a low voice: "If it is peaceful today, even if there is no Chu family, it is okay." Niangniang, the old body is old, although she can still lift the knife, but it is no different from a waste person. ”

His indifferent attitude made Meng Xilan feel embarrassed: "Old man, you also have to think more about your children and grandchildren." ”

The momentum of the Chu family is not as good as before, there is a hereditary title, and it is necessary to ensure the connections in the court at all times.

When Old Man Chu heard this, he glanced at Meng Xilan meaningfully: "Niangniang, I won't tell you that the reason why the old man broke off the idea of being an official is for the sake of his children and grandchildren." People's hearts are not ancient, and the calculation of interests is too dangerous. ”

"Could it be that for you, being an official is more dangerous than going to the battlefield to kill the enemy?" Meng Xilan was also straightforward.

Old Man Chu raised his eyebrows slightly: "What Niangniang said is exact." You let the old body kill the enemy with a sword, and the old body is fearless. What the old man fears is conspiracy and calculation. ”

Meng Xilan's eyes sank: "What are you worried about?" Are you worried about the emperor's calculations, or the calculations of the main palace? ”

Old Man Chu shook his head slowly: "Don't misunderstand, the old body just doesn't want his family to be burdened by fame anymore." also asked the mother to go back and thank the emperor for the emperor's attention and appreciation for the old body, the old body and the Chu family are really unblessed. ”

When Meng Xilan heard this, she knew that it was useless to say more.

"It seems that this palace came for nothing today, but it doesn't matter, this palace will come again."

Old Man Chu was slightly stunned and frowned: "The mother is a daughter, and the Chu family is just ......"

Halfway through his words, Meng Xilan had already stood up: "What kind of person is this palace?" Your old man must know very well in his heart that what this palace wants to do, he will never give up easily, unless there is an extremely helpless reason. ”

Old Man Chu heard the meaning of her words, and his brows furrowed even tighter.

Meng Xilan got up and prepared to leave, while Wuwu and Chu Jingchuan were having fun outside.

Chu Jingchuan carried Wuwu on her shoulders and circled in place, causing her to laugh.

Meng Xilan walked over to them and said with a slight smile: "Don't worry, it's time to go back." ”

Worry-free didn't cry or make trouble when he heard this, but just opened his little hand at Meng Xilan.

An unnatural expression flashed on Chu Jingchuan's face, but he still handed over the worry to Meng Xilan steadily.

Meng Xilan hugged Wu Wu, looked at Chu Jingchuan and said, "Thank you." ”

Chu Jingchuan's face stiffened when he heard this: "Niangniang is polite, worry-free is the child of the Chu family." ”

Worry-free leaned on Meng Xilan's shoulder, looking a little tired.

Meng Xilan coaxed her a few words, then handed her over to Zhulu and took her back to the car, while she stayed.

"Brother Shizukawa, this palace has something to say to you."

Chu Jingchuan was surprised, turned around, stood face to face with her, and looked directly into her eyes: "It's really rare today, Niangniang actually has something to say to Weichen." ”

There seemed to be a mockery in his tone, but it was faint.

Meng Xilan said with a solemn face: "Naturally, it is an important matter. ”

Chu Jingchuan knew what she was going to say, and said with a tough attitude: "Niangniang, what grandfather means is what my father means, and what my father means is what I mean." Niangniang doesn't need to say much, Weichen can't help Niangniang. ”

Seeing that he rejected him, Meng Xilan said impatiently: "This palace has no intention of letting you help, this palace just wants you to think clearly, the imperial court is the time to employ people, with the ability of your Chu family, you shouldn't stop here." ”

Chu Jingchuan smiled lightly when she heard this: "Is Niangniang really planning for the Chu family?" Or is it for the emperor? ”

Meng Xilan couldn't hide the helplessness between her eyebrows, and only said, "Do you and I have to talk like this?" ”

Chu Jingchuan glanced at her and turned her face away slightly: "What does Niangniang want Weichen to say?" Do you want Wechen to kneel down and talk to you? ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he lifted his robe and was about to kneel.

Meng Xilan saw it in her eyes and hurriedly helped him.

The moment her hand touched Chu Jingchuan, Chu Jingchuan's body stiffened slightly, and the memories hidden in her heart came over like a tide, tumbling endlessly.

Chu Jingchuan froze for a moment, then shook off Meng Xilan's hand vigorously: "Niangniang, what are you doing?" ”

Meng Xilan silently withdrew her hand and was silent for a long time before she said: "That's right, this palace is indeed here to be a lobbyist today, but this palace is not here to harm you." Some things are in the past, and we should all let go of this palace and you. Sometimes people have to give up those unnecessary things in order to live a better and happier life. ”

Chu Jingchuan's eyes darkened when he heard this: "Weichen is different from Niangniang, what Niangniang can put down, Weichen can't put down." ”

The love of the year, the memories of the year, and the various things of the year are not something that he can forget if he says he can forget. He wasn't as ruthless as she was......

Hearing such words, Meng Xilan's heart was a little uncomfortable. Why is he still like this, it's been so many years, and now, he has also married a wife, and he should forget about it completely.

What's the use of nostalgia? Time cannot be turned back, and the facts will not change.

"Is this palace worth your grudge? What if you don't forget? How about you still want Hongu? Do you want Hongu to kneel down and ask for your forgiveness? ”

Hearing this, Chu Jingchuan subconsciously took a step back and coldly refused: "The minister can't stand it." ”

Meng Xilan let out a long sigh, "This palace does owe you a debt, and it is the same to the Chu family. Because of this, this palace hopes that you can get the identity and rights that belong to you in the first place, isn't that okay? ”

Chu Jingchuan slowly clenched his hands and said secretly: "It's better not to say such things." For Wechen, the woman Wechen should have is a mother, not someone else'......"

Such disrespectful words should never have been spoken. But Chu Jingchuan did not regret it.

Meng Xilan turned away a little helplessly, not looking at his eyes: "What's the point of bringing up those old things?" ”

"What is meaningless to Niangniang is very meaningful to Weichen. But it doesn't matter, Wechen is used to it, just like when Niangniang gave up Wechen, didn't Niangniang also persuade Wechen? It's time to let go! ”

Chu Jingchuan took a step forward, looked up at the sky and said, "Don't mind, Niangniang, Weichen doesn't have to target Niangniang, he deliberately embarrassed Niangniang with the past...... I was just...... I just can't let go of that heart, the heart that used to rejoice and grieve for you, and have no regrets for you. ”

They grew up together since childhood, and they saw each other's best appearances. However, now, they can only see each other's most indifferent and ruthless appearances.

He had no intention of holding on to her, but he didn't want to easily forget her in the past, the one who liked him.

"The affairs of the Chu family don't bother anymore. Weichen just asks the mother to take care of her. ”

He could see that she was living happily in the palace.

After Chu Jingchuan said this, he knelt down slowly, and his knee hit the ground with a "bang" sound.

Meng Xilan was slightly stunned, then nodded and said, "I know, this palace will take good care of it." ”

Although she knew that there would be such a result, Meng Xilan was still sad.

The Chu family is like a scar on her heart, although it has healed, but once it is touched, it will still hurt.

On the way back to the palace, Wuwu asked Meng Xilan when she would be able to return to Chu's house.

Meng Xilan gently stroked her head and didn't answer for a long time.

Chu's family, sooner or later, she still has to go, but when it is, she can't say, she can't be sure.

After returning to the palace, Meng Xilan's mood was still depressed.

Zhulu sensed the master's thoughts, so he asked the idlers and others to retreat.

She came to Meng Xilan with Changsheng in her arms, "Niangniang, you haven't seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for a whole day. ”

Seeing Changsheng, Meng Xilan finally had some spirit.

She hugged Changsheng, kissed his forehead, and asked, "Is this child sleeping well today?" Did you cry? ”

Zhulu said with a smile: "The slave maid has just asked the nurse, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very well-behaved and obedient today, eats well, and sleeps soundly." ”

How so? Children love to cry and make trouble.

"Niangniang, the emperor will come in a while, do you need to prepare anything for the slaves? Supper......"

Before she finished speaking, Meng Xilan waved her hand and said, "You don't need to prepare anything, the emperor will come in a while, and you will say that the palace has slept." ”

“…… Be. ”

It seems that Niangniang is in a bad mood today. It's no wonder that the Chu family has always been a knot in her heart for Niangniang.

Suddenly, Zhou Youchen really came.

Zhulu personally greeted him out, curtsied, and said, "Your Majesty, Niangniang is tired today and has fallen asleep." ”

Zhou Youchen's face changed slightly when he heard this, looked at the window that was still lit, and said, "I know, serve your master well, and tell her that I will come to see her again." ”

He knows Meng Xilan's character very well, something must have happened today, that's why she is like this.

Since she didn't want to say it today, he wouldn't force her.

After Zhou Youchen left, Zhulu returned to Meng Xilan's side, and said after a long groan: "Niangniang, the emperor is very worried about your ......"

Meng Xilan leaned on the head of the bed and closed her eyes to recuperate, and said quietly: "I know." ”

She knew he was worried about her, but she really didn't want to see him today.

Zhulu squatted down, looked up at the master and said, "Niangniang, the past is over." Master Chu can't forget it, and Niangniang doesn't have to remember it for him. ”

Meng Xilan smiled when she heard this, and her smile was slightly lonely: "The palace owes the Chu family something that I can't forget for the rest of my life." ”