Chapter III

Autumn goes to winter, the white horse passes through the gap, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

After the baptism of spring rain, the air is clear, the peach blossom pink and white in the courtyard, revealing a light fragrance, the warm spring sun through the gaps in the leaves, sprinkled on the girl's slender body, mottled points of light are like scattered on the plain dress of the color, for the girl's elegant outfit to add its age-matching agility.

The girl is holding a needle and thread in one hand and a cloth in the other, and is engrossed in drawing on the cloth with needle and thread. After a while, a piece of orchid appeared on the cloth under Ning Yue's delicate craftsmanship. The concentration in the clear water spirit eyes turned into satisfaction, and the cherry lips showed a sweet smile.

"Yue'er......" A deep and warm voice evoked ripples in Ning Yue's heart, and she hurriedly put down the embroidery in her hand and got up to meet it.

An Ruiqi walked slowly and elegantly. A white gown blows in the wind, the tall figure is more handsome under the mercerized background of fine satin, and the warm and transparent jade pendant tied on the dark blue belt around the waist shows the nobility of the identity of the visitor. The long black hair was simply tied in a bundle with a cloth band of the same color as the belt, which was very refreshing, and the white face was set with obsidian-like eyes, which from time to time revealed a clear brilliance, a straight nose, and thin lips that gently raised the corners of the mouth, together constituted a handsome countenance, as if it was finely carved, but it was much softer than the carved lines. Although it is plain, it does not damage its natural and elegant temperament.

Ning Yue loves to see An Ruiqi's smile the most, it is like the sun in winter, warm and warm, and the melting snow finally turns into a pool of spring water.

Seeing Ning Yue step forward, An Ruiqi smiled even more. He stretched out his hands and gently smoothed Ning Yue's smooth watery hair that had been tossed by the wind.

The white little face suddenly revealed a light crimson, unable to hide the joy in her heart, Ning Yue had no choice but to lower her head and fiddle with the unfinished embroidery in her hand.

"Why doesn't Yue'er want to look at me? Aren't I welcome? An Ruiqi saw the cute person in front of him showing a shy look, and couldn't help but feel teased, and after finishing speaking, he reached out and stroked the crimson on Ning Yue's face.

"Second Young Master, don't tease me......" Ning Yue was even more shy at this time.

"Heh, I haven't seen you for a few days, and I have become so angry......" An Ruiqi put down his hand and sighed lightly, pretending to be lonely.

"Why did the second young master say that......" Ning Yue hurriedly raised her head to explain, but saw An Ruiqi's elegant smile.

"Didn't you say that you were going to call me Brother Qi?" An Ruiqi met Ning Yue's eyes and did not evade it.

"Brother Qi......" couldn't help An Ruiqi seemed to be able to understand people's eyes, Ning Yue lowered his head again, and couldn't stop smiling on his lips.

An Ruiqi stopped at the beautiful woman in front of him and smiled with satisfaction.

The two of them went to the shade of the courtyard as usual, and sat opposite each other on either side of the stone table.

"Yue'er, what are you embroidering?" The golden starry sunlight scattered on An Ruiqi's body, dazzling like a god, Ning Yue looked at it for a while, but she didn't feel ashamed. An Ruiqi's step-by-step pressing and tricking momentum has long since dissipated, but now his face is hot when he is seen by those big eyes with affection.

"It's Mo Lan......" After returning to her senses, Ning Yue hurriedly withdrew her gaze and handed over the embroidery with both hands.

"Mo Lan...... It's something I love, is Yue'er going to give it to me? An Ruiqi took the embroidery, gently touched the orchid on the cloth, and sighed in his heart at the delicate embroidery of the girl in front of him.

Ning Yue was overjoyed after hearing this, thinking that she was worried about how to take the opportunity to give her embroidery to An Ruiqi a few days ago, and she didn't want him to take the initiative to find her to go now...... I couldn't help but smile sweetly.

"As long as Brother Qi doesn't dislike it, I'll send it to you when Yue'er embroiders it......"

"I'm looking forward to it." An Ruiqi smiled handsomely.

"Second brother, you are here!" An Ruixiang strode towards them with his head held high.

An Ruixiang is a rare young man in the city, a good match, he is the son of the general of Dingyuan, with a prominent background, because he has been fighting on the battlefield with his father since he was a child, his military achievements are brilliant, and he has been named the major general of Xiangwu at the age of 22. Although he and An Ruiqi are siblings, their appearance is completely different. Under the two sword eyebrows are bright eyes, wheat-colored skin, rough lines reveal a resolute and extraordinary temperament, a sturdy figure with dark blue fitting clothes, a tall and mighty figure is not angry but mighty.

"Big brother is so excited today, but he came here to enjoy the flowers." An Ruiqi smiled slightly at the visitor and beckoned him to sit beside him.

"Xiaoyue pour us a cup of tea, I wanted to find Xue'er to go out to play, but she didn't come back, I paced back and forth in the living room, waiting for an hour, and I didn't even care about drinking water." An Ruixiang smiled bitterly at the two, and when he came, his majesty had dissipated without a trace, as if he was just an ordinary big brother next door.

"Yes, young master, I'll go now." Ning Yue bowed to An Ruixiang and walked quickly towards the kitchen.

In response to An Ruiqi's faint eyes, An Ruixiang scratched his head, slightly embarrassed. "Second brother, don't look at me like this, I know I'm disturbing you, but I'm really bored outside alone, but I beg the two of us brothers to have a chat, and when Xue'er returns, I will return you to peace!"

An Ruiqi smiled lightly and said slowly: "If it weren't for the fact that the eldest brother is often out fighting, the return date is uncertain, and the beautiful woman is neglected, he will definitely not end up in a situation where he will not be able to come to the door." ”

"Hey, second brother, isn't the eldest brother involuntarily. Recently, due to the new king's accession to the throne, the country is not stable, the country is despicable, and he has taken the opportunity to violate the border of our country, and there is a shortage of talents in the DPRK and China...... How can you be so leisurely and happy in life! Thinking of the hatefulness of the country and the instability of the country, An Ruixiang couldn't suppress the anger in his heart and slapped it hard at the stone table in front of him.

The stone table cracked.

"Big brother...... Why don't I want to share the worries of my father and brother, but I have a chronic illness and I can't do it. An Ruiqi looked at the broken stone table in front of him, and a trace of melancholy appeared in his heart.

It is said that when he was born, he suffered from a cold due to poor care. The onset of this disease is irregular, and the pain of heart-wrenching wanders in the head every time, which is very annoying. Although my father visited famous doctors for him, the pain has been alleviated a lot, but it has not been cured, and every time he suffers from the disease, he has to use all his energy to fight the pain. With such a stump body, how can he gallop on the battlefield like a father and brother! Every time he thought of this, An Ruiqi hated himself indisputably, and he was a little jealous of his eldest brother.

An Ruixiang seemed to see through his thoughts, patted An Ruiqi's shoulder gently, and said: "Second brother, the eldest brother is similar to his father, he has loved martial arts since he was a child, but you are different from the two of us. Since I was a child, I have known that you are talented, and now that you are Wen Taowu and are proficient in everything, maybe you don't have to force yourself to move forward in the direction of your father and brother, and you have your own place to show your talent in the imperial court. ”

An Ruiqi looked at the elder brother's gentle gaze, nodded lightly, and was silent.

The son of a general can't join the army, it's ridiculous and pathetic!

"Two young masters, tea is here." Ning Yue walked briskly, and the two cups of tea on the tray in his hand emitted a rich aroma. She was so busy handing tea and snacks to the two of them that she didn't notice the heavy atmosphere between them.

"Xiao Yue's tea is the best, another cup!" An Ruixiang took the tea handed by Ning Yue, and after pouring it down, he was a little relieved and praised.

"Young Master, are you drinking wine or tea......" Ning Yue smiled like a flower when she saw this.

An Ruiqi looked at the two, his dull feelings were swept away, and he smiled knowingly.