However, there are some words, no matter how difficult to phrase, always have to be made clear. Otherwise, it will be entangled, and in the end, it will hurt people and hurt again. Lin Xiaozhu straightened his thoughts, raised his head and said, "I feel that we are people from two worlds. For example, if you always have to marry the main concubine and the side concubine, there will be more concubines in the future; And I hope that I am the only man who will marry me, and I will stay with him for the rest of my life, never give up, and grow old together. For example, you are like a mountain, admirable, in control of everything, in charge of the fate of others, accustomed to others bowing to you, and everything is under your command; But I am a little grass, I only hope that I can get along with my future husband on an equal footing, respect each other, and be able to shoulder the burden of life with him by virtue of my own ability. Instead of tying one's fate to the joys, sorrows, and sorrows of the other party, whether to go to heaven or hell, only in the thoughts of others, you need to look at people's faces and look up to people's noses. ”

Speaking of this, she looked directly into his eyes: "Childe, you are excellent in all aspects, and you are the lover that many women dream of." But Xiaozhu knows that I am in a different direction than you, and the trajectory of my life is also different. If you insist on being together, you will only end up with pain. And in this regard, as a woman, I can't afford to gamble. ”

Yuan Tianye looked at Lin Xiaozhu steadily, as if he wanted to see her heart. Let's see if she really wants to say these things. After a long time, he looked away and smiled a little weakly: "Do you know that my father and brother, because they were afraid of me, took advantage of my intolerance and wanted to threaten me with the lives of their wives?" They swooped down on my mother's eldest daughter, the eldest daughter of An Yuanhou, and the second daughter of a scholar, all in order to tie my hands and feet, so that they could suppress each other and restrain each other. I promise them this marriage today. I just want to reassure them. I don't have any dissent, and I don't want to sit on that throne. Therefore, this country is destined to be governed by people. And my brother. is not a siege general, but a defender. One of the things he did was that he cared for the people. All these years. My father raised him as an emperor. He also lived up to his expectations and came up with many good strategies for governing the country. If it can be put into action, it will definitely be able to revitalize Beiyan. But since I have taken the throne, I cannot just give it to him. On the side of the couch, how can you allow others to sleep soundly? Once I give him the power, he will hunt me down. So the best balance now is to put my wife and family into his hands to calm his heart. ”

He lifted his eyes. looked at Lin Xiaozhu: "So, those two women, no matter what kind of person they are, I have to marry." If you wish, I can take you as a wife and take them as concubines. I promise, if I accept them, I will never touch them, my real woman, you are the only one. He held out his hand. Hold Lin Xiaozhu's hand firmly, "Xiaozhu, don't leave me, okay?" ”

Lin Xiaozhu looked at him in a daze. In addition to the deep love in his eyes, there is also pain and expectation. He was so eager to keep her, and the pain in his eyes was unbearable.

However, no matter how unbearable you are, if you refuse, you have to say it. She has pity on him today, and where has she put herself? Will you have to intrigue with other women in the days to come, competing with each other for a husband? How credible are the sweet words of men before marriage? A woman as charming as a flower, under the same roof with him, getting along day and night, how could he not be tempted? When the time comes, you will pay for your body and mind, how should you deal with yourself? If you have another child, do you have to flee with the child in embarrassment?

She forcefully withdrew her hand from his big palm and whispered, "I'm sorry, I can't. ”

After several temptations, I asked each other clearly today, and I got the same answer. Yuan Tianye slowly closed his eyes, covering the deep pain that spread from the bottom of his heart to the bottom of his eyes. After a long time, he opened his eyes again, looked at Lin Xiaozhu, struggled and asked again: "What if I say that I will only marry you and no one else?" ”

Lin Xiaozhu stared at his handsome face, thinking that after all these years, if it weren't for his special care and careful care, she might not know where she would be now; remembered that in Shen Yuan, she met Shen Ziyi, and when she came out, she saw his anxious and nervous appearance; remembered that night in Duanwang's Mansion, he ventured forward and said that he would definitely protect her; I remembered the throbbing caused by that kiss just now......

Thinking of this, she trembled in her heart, looked away, lowered her eyes, and said with some difficulty: "I don't know, I'm ...... now I don't know. ”

Yuan Tianye didn't speak again for a long time, and there was silence in the carriage.

The carriage had long since stopped. Yuan Shi, who was deaf and clear-sighted, sat on the wheel, motionless, for fear of disturbing the conversation between Gongzi and Lin Xiaozhu. At this time, seeing that there was no movement in the carriage, he reminded softly: "Childe, I'm home." ”

The two people who were in deep thought woke up like a dream, glanced at each other, and immediately turned their eyes away. Lin Xiaozhu got up and gave way, letting Yuan Tianye get out of the carriage first, and then jumped out of the carriage.

The two followed each other into the alley and stepped into the gate, and Steward Zhang, who had already received the letter, led all the subordinates in the courtyard and had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time. Seeing Yuan Tianye and Lin Xiaozhu walking in, they all knelt down together, bowed down and said, "Congratulations to the prince, congratulations to the prince." ”

Yuan Tianye tugged at the corners of his mouth, barely showed a smile, and said, "Get up." Steward Zhang, each of them will be rewarded with a month's monthly money. ”

"Thank you, Lord Wang." Everyone was very happy to hear it. He kowtowed and got up from the ground.

Steward Zhang bowed to Yuan Tianye again and said, "Lord Wang, I don't know when we will move?" After the prince went out, he received a lot of greeting stickers in the concierge, how should the prince deal with it? ”

Yuan Tianye frowned: "Let's move tomorrow." As for the stickers, you can just put some gifts and send someone to pay your respects. ”

Steward Zhang still had a lot to ask, but seeing Yuan Tianye's impatience on his face, he had to stop his mouth and retreat.

Lin Xiaozhu saw Yuan Tianye raise his feet and walk towards his own courtyard, hesitated for a moment, and followed closely. Now that she has said it, she doesn't want to procrastinate any longer, and wants to get the deed of sale back today. Although Yuan Tianye was sad and sad at this time, she really didn't want to look for another opportunity. Who knows what's going to happen next and disrupt her plans?

Hearing the sound of small footsteps behind him, Yuan Tianye paused, turned his head to look at Lin Xiaozhu, pursed his lips, didn't speak, turned around and entered the door.

Lin Xiaozhu also stopped, and when he saw him like this, he bit his lip and followed again.

Yuan Tianye walked to the middle of the main hall, sat down, and didn't look at Lin Xiaozhu who was standing aside, turned his head to Yuan Shi and said, "Go, bring Lin Xiaozhu's deed of sale." ”

Lin Xiaozhu was happy. Dealing with smart people is a matter of convenience. She didn't say anything, and he already knew what she was going to do. She touched the silver ticket in her arms, glanced at Yuan Tianye, thought about it, and put her hand down again. Yuan Tianye didn't ask her if she had any money, so he asked Yuan Shi to bring the deed of sale. It's very likely that she will just let her go. Although she will eventually pay the money, she is jealous and resentful. Yuan Tianye wanted to know that she had borrowed money from Shen Ziyi, and he didn't know how much of a temper she would lose. Wait a while, Yuan Shi will bring the deed of sale, let's talk about it.

The cool autumn breeze blew in through the door, and the curtains in the house and the plackets of the two men moved. The two of them sat and stood one by one, both silent, waiting for Yuan Shi to come out.

Yuan Shi lived up to expectations and quickly found out the deed of sale. He handed the deed of sale to Yuan Tianye, glanced at Yuan Tianye and Lin Xiaozhu with his residual vision, thought about it, or retreated and stood outside the door. Childe's thoughts, he knows best. At this time, he actually wanted Lin Xiaozhu to leave, and he was in an unhappy mood, which can be imagined. I don't know what will happen next, and I don't know if it will hurt the pond fish, so it's better for him to avoid it.

To be a small servant, you must have vision.

Yuan Tianye picked up the deed of sale, glanced at the name on it, put it on the table with a "snap", and pushed it in front of Lin Xiaozhu: "Na, the things you dream of, give it back to you." ”

Lin Xiaozhu took the deed of sale, looked at it, and saw that it was written with his name and two hundred and fifty yuan of money for the sale, and a small fingerprint was printed. She breathed a sigh of relief, carefully put the deed of sale in her arms, and saluted Yuan Tianye respectfully, "Thank you for your great kindness." Please also ask Gongzi to remember to send someone to the government to eliminate Xiaozhu's slavery. ”

"Don't worry." Yuan Tianye hummed and shouted outside the door, "Take another three thousand taels of silver." ”

"Yes, Childe." Yuan Shi was extremely resentful in his heart. What is it, it's not good to order it all at once?

"Childe?" Lin Xiaozhu raised his head and looked at Yuan Tianye, not knowing why.

Yuan Tianye pursed his lips tightly, and didn't explain, waiting for Yuan Shi to take three silver tickets out, motioning for him to hand the silver tickets directly to Lin Xiaozhu, and said, "The dividends of your two stores." Take these first, and the later ones will be given to you on time. ”

Lin Xiaozhu looked at the silver ticket, but refused to accept it, pushed Yuan Shi's hand away and said, "Son, you have cultivated me for so many years, it costs money to provide me with food and clothing, and let people teach me cooking." When I was in the villa, I once told my son that while helping my son achieve great things, I would also pay 5,000 taels of silver to redeem my body. Although Xiaozhu is not a gentleman, he also knows the truth of a promise. Now that Childe's big event has been accomplished, five thousand taels of silver, Xiaozhu will naturally pay Childe a lot of money. ”

Yuan Tianye frowned, snatched the silver ticket in Yuan Shi's hand, and stuffed it into Lin Xiaozhu's arms: "What so much nonsense?" I'll let you take it, and you'll take it. With the deed of sale and the silver ticket, you can also live in this mansion for as long as you like. As for the ransom money, don't mention it. It was just to tease you at the beginning, and I didn't need to take it seriously. Besides, what if it's true? Can you take so much silver? (To be continued)