Although this is not the time for festive celebrations, after Xu Chu and Xiao Qinglang arrived in the West Market, they found that it was very lively.

The colorful lantern flower stands, the bustling cries of selling, and the frolicking of children playing and chasing each other made Xu Chu feel completely relaxed and happy for the first time since he entered the capital.

Today, Xiao Qinglang specially restrained his majestic appearance, and changed into a rich and gorgeous clothes, so at first glance he really looked like a noble son. In addition, although Xu Chu has a great reputation, to the people of the capital, he is not a familiar person, so no one recognizes the two.

Whenever the two of them stopped, they would often listen to the stall owner at the stall lament that the two were a match made in heaven, and it seemed that they were a young couple who played with them as companions.

Every time Xu Chu was taken to a stall by Xiao Qinglang, he would hear such compliments and blessings, and every time he was about to refute, he could always be interrupted by Xiao Qinglang in time. After so many times, how could she not see that Xiao Qinglang did it on purpose?

"Childe, why don't you clarify?" Xu Chu followed beside him and asked in a low voice, "Although there are many people here, there is no guarantee that someone will recognize you." ”

King Jing'an, who is not close to women in the eyes of the world, has a wife by default, and if this matter spreads, it is estimated that it will not be heard well. What's more, his foundation in the capital is not stable, and at this time, it is really not suitable for extraneous branches.

Xiao Qinglang saw that her eyes were anxious, and couldn't help but smile helplessly, looking down at her with endless doting and gentleness, "Xiao Chu, it is really a torment for me to be opposite to you every day but not be able to stay openly." ”

"Even if you refuse to promise that I will marry now, at least don't reject my closeness too much." There was a slight loss in his eyes, and Xu Chu's heart trembled when he saw it, and he couldn't say anything if he wanted to clarify with others.

She pursed her lips and subconsciously moved closer to Xiao Qinglang, hesitated for a moment, and directly reached out to hold the fingers under his sleeves.

"I don't mean anything else, it's just that I really don't want to make a fuss about your relationship with me until I find my father. Now Daddy's whereabouts are unknown, and the man who has been following us has never been cut off, so ......"

She spoke incoherently, and in the end she could only sigh. In fact, sometimes even she can't figure out what she is like. She likes Xiao Qinglang, there is no doubt about it.

At first, she introduced him as a confidant, and later she was willing to take risks for him and be with him through thick and thin. By now, she also knows that if she wants to marry someone one day, she will only marry Xiao Qinglang. If they can't be together, then she will go alone at the end of the world, and she will never find a second person to deliver her true heart.

However, she couldn't tell where the faint uneasiness in her heart came from, so much so that she ignored Xiao Qinglang's feelings under her self.

Xu Chu knew that he had always treated himself very well, thinking about himself everywhere, and was even willing to take risks for himself.

Thinking of this, Xu Chu's heart couldn't help but soften more and more. Her right hand, which had been holding his fingers, gradually moved upwards and completely clasped his fingers.

Xiao Qinglang also understands the truth of moderation, in fact, he is not really worried about anything, but wants to tell the world in advance about his relationship with Xu Chu. So seeing Xu Chu's distressed expression, he sighed and said softly, "I understand." ”

After a pause, he said again, "Xiao Chu, have you ever thought that if Xu Chengzuo has been avoiding you and me like this, what will we do in the future?" ”

Xu Chu was stunned when asked, she really hadn't considered this question. She knew that her father was running away from her for some reason, but she never thought that he would hide for the rest of his life.

"Xu Chengzuo once asked you to enter Beijing with me, you should know that being by my side is the safest. Have you ever thought about letting him take the initiative to show up, and then seek the blessing of the palace? After all, the safest place in the world, apart from the palace, there are only Jing'an Palaces and Qi Palaces. ”

Xu Chu frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about Xiao Qinglang's words.

She knew that Xiao Qinglang would not do anything harmful to herself, although this proposal was very likely to be selfish, but it was not entirely unreasonable.

He can now be regarded as an official of the imperial court, and he has the blessing of the Jing'an Palace, so those ghosts and ghosts dare not act rashly. But what about Daddy? Will they focus all their attention on finding their daddy because they can't do it on their own side?

What if Daddy exposes his whereabouts and doesn't find protection in time?

If Daddy appears, no matter whether he goes to Jing'an Mansion or not, it is in the Xu Mansion, which is very close to the palace, I am afraid that it will be safer than elsewhere.

And then there is the house now lives in the house is good at medical skills and toxicology, and has a deep influence in the capital, with her, others want to make things happen in the Xu Mansion, it is estimated that they will have to weigh it. Unless those people can directly kill the Xu family and even her in the lively capital, leaving no trace......

But even if those people have that guts, they shouldn't have such powerful means, otherwise how could they be suppressed by their arrogance and cut off their tails everywhere to survive.

Thinking of this, Xu Chu felt more and more that Xiao Qinglang's words were reasonable.

Her heart moved slightly, she looked at Xiao Qinglang and asked, "Does Childe have an idea?" ”

Xiao Qinglang wanted to speak and stopped, and finally squeezed her hand and said, "Let the emperor give you a marriage!" ”

As soon as these words came out, Xu Chu couldn't help but be shocked, and said in astonishment, "Didn't you say that when you find my father, you will come to the door to propose marriage?" ”

"But apart from this method, Xiao Chu thinks that what else will be enough for Xu Chengzuo to appear?" He paused, lowered his head and sighed softly, whispering in her ear like a kiss, "Besides, I really don't want to worry about being unworthy day and night. ”

"Xiao Chu, are you worried that you won't be able to be white-headed with me because of your different status, why don't I worry that because you don't have a marriage contract, you will let go first?"

He had thought about this matter for too long and hesitated for too long.

He wasn't worried that she would change her mind, but that one day she would leave first, or that she would put her feelings on hold for the sake of her future.

Xiao Qinglang knew that he was willing to escort her and was willing to walk side by side with her. But she didn't dare to imagine what choice she would make one day when her duties and feelings conflicted. Because she was too independent and acted too simply, he was often worried.

Xiao Qinglang saw that Xu Chu was still biting his lip and thinking deeply, and immediately raised his hand that shook her with ten fingers and said, "I promise you, I will never change, but I will never marry a wife or concubine in this life, and I will not interfere with your autopsy and investigation." ”

Xu Chu's expression was indifferent, his eyes fell on his solemn face, and he looked through him at the carved fence pavilion, the tea shop flag, and the lantern fluttering with the slight wind.

She remembered that when she was in Cangyan County, he had obviously discovered the inappropriateness of her father's reputation, but he still took it lightly and did not pursue it. Later, when they investigated the copper mine case, he was almost hit by an arrow to save her, and when he was assassinated later, he protected him with his life......

And the subtle concerns and love are even more, helping her block the stove at the corner of the table, blocking the hot soup that has been overturned for her, and the sleeve stove and the hard-to-buy silk gloves...... Even, even her food, clothing, housing and transportation are completely impregnated with his love and care.

In the past, she hadn't thought about it carefully, but now that she thought about it, she suddenly found that her life seemed to be full of his breath and figure. Even, she never thought that one day this existence would disappear......

How long has it been since she had the initial gains and losses, as if she had already decided on the future.

It's just that Xu Chu never thought that one day his feelings would reappear in Xiao Qinglang, who has always been noble.

Thinking of this, Xu Chu's heart, which was still a little flustered just now, suddenly calmed down, she gradually closed her eyes, looked at the deep and somewhat lonely eyes in front of her, and said with a light smile, "You said that you won't let me secretly make a secret appointment before the moon and the stars." If I want to nod my head, I have to come by courtesy......"

One sentence made Xiao Qinglang's eyes, who were still very disappointed just now, light up, and suddenly full of shock, with surprise, apprehension and indescribable excitement, he directly lowered his head and kissed her lips.

The soft touch made his empty heart suddenly settle.

"Ahem...... Childe, in public, pay attention to some ......"

Just when the two were rarely intimate, a familiar voice suddenly came from the side.

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Qinglang and Xu Chu were shocked, and immediately saw Xiao Qinglang, who was still full of tenderness just now, rarely showed a look of embarrassment.

Xu Chu, who came back to his senses, reacted that he was actually proposed by Xiao Qinglang on the street, and he was kissed on the street.

Although it was only a momentary thing, it couldn't stand the few couples who were setting up stalls around at this time, and they were already smiling at them. In that case, it's almost like saying "give birth to a noble son early".

In fact, this is not the openness of the Great Zhou people, but that Xiao Qinglang and Xu Chu are too much like a loving couple. In addition, there are countless people looking for pleasure in the night market, and there are many things that some young men and women often can't help but stare at each other, so Xiao Qinglang's kiss that touches away is not shocking.

It's just that some people have good intentions, and naturally some people disdain to spurn and point, but those are nothing to Xiao Qinglang and Xu Chu.

Xu Chu glared at Xiao Qinglang with disgust, pushed his arm, and said incoherently, "I'm a little tired, I'm going back......"

Although today can be regarded as sweet, when he went back, Xu Chu still threw away Xiao Qinglang's hand several times, until he simply took her whole person into his arms and half-protected her.