Chapter 11: The Three-Year Covenant
Yuwen Moyuan asked Bai Yiyan to sit at the table, and he went out of the room by himself. After a while, he came back with a tea tray. He elegantly poured Bai Yiyan a cup of tea, pushed the refreshments towards her, and said to her, "How about trying this Fushan Junmei?" Listen to Wuyang say that you like sweets, try this crystal osmanthus cake to your taste. ”
Bai Yiyan has always studied tea very much, and I heard that Fushan Junmei's daughter is rare, and the prince is generous today. Bai Yiyan left the chess game, feeling a little hungry and thirsty in his stomach, but thinking about the lesson he had learned in Yitu Pavilion last time, he still didn't do it. Bai Yiyan watched Yuwen Moyuan eat and drink a little, and then asked him, "Your Highness, can it be convenient to tell your courtiers your idea now?" ”
Yuwen Moyuan saw that she refused to touch the refreshments, probably because the last incident left a shadow on her, but he didn't force her. He only said: "Since you don't want to marry the sixth brother, are you willing to marry someone else?" ”
Bai Yiyan heard him say something similar to that in Yitu Pavilion, and he didn't like it in his heart, but he still said patiently: "The courtiers don't know what His Highness means? If the marriage contract can be successfully canceled this time, the courtiers are willing to always accompany the Green Lantern Ancient Buddha and never leave the Bai family again. ”
Yuwen Moyuan sighed and said, "Since you don't want to take the road of marrying someone else to get out of the marriage. Then there's only one way I can think of. As long as the fortune of being too often in charge of the fortune is unlucky, my father will definitely not let you get married. ”
Bai Yiyan was very disappointed when she heard this: "The courtiers have also thought about this method, but they can't find a way to say that they are too often in charge." In case he denounces it in advance, I'm afraid that our Bai clan will be affected. ”
Yuwen Moyuan smiled: "But coincidentally, I have a personal relationship with him." As long as you promise me one condition, I can help you move him. ”
Bai Yiyan's excited voice changed a little: "What conditions?" ”
Yuwen Moyuan stared at her eyes and said word by word: "Three years, I want you not to marry others within three years, and of course you are not allowed to marry the Green Lantern Ancient Buddha." If the Marquis of Dingyuan looks at you for you, you have to inform me in advance. ”
Bai Yiyan's heart trembled, wasn't what she heard that day an illusion or Yuwen Moyuan's nonsense after being drugged?
Yuwen Moyuan seemed to see through her thoughts, and continued: "On that day, I said everything I should have said and what I shouldn't say, and you should understand it in your heart." As long as you are willing to accept my heart within three years, I will wait for you at any time. If you are willing to enter, my queenship will only be reserved for you. ”
Bai Yiyan shuddered, Yuwen Moyuan's words made her feel scared. The burning heat in his eyes forced her to look away weakly, and her two hands involuntarily twisted together. She had never encountered such a naked expression, and she was at a loss for what to do.
She took a deep breath and trembled and refused: "Your Highness, I haven't thought about getting married. His Royal Highness came to the rescue many times, and although the courtiers were grateful, they did not have any thoughts. In terms of posture and talent, many nobles in the imperial capital are far better than courtiers, and please ask Your Highness to choose another beauty. ”
Yuwen Moyuan was very disappointed, but as expected, he couldn't help but interrupt her: "There is no need to say anything else." Do you want to say yes to a three-year contract? ”
Bai Yiyan tried hard to make up her mind, thinking that she didn't plan to marry in this life anyway, so she agreed: "The three-year covenant of the courtiers should be made." Please also ask Your Highness to keep your promise and contact Taichang as soon as possible. ”
Yuwen Moyuan nodded, took out a jade plaque as he spoke, and stuffed it in Bai Yiyan's hand without refusal: "Since it is an agreement, there must be a token." There is no name on this jade plate, so you can hold it with confidence. If you want to see me or find out something, come here at any time with a jade card, as long as you show it to the shopkeeper of Bide Building, he will help you. As for Taichang's side, give me five days, and in five days, I will ask him to report the bad results. ”
Bai Yiyan got Yuwen Moyuan's assurance, and a stone fell to the ground in his heart. But thinking about his previous words made her feel a little embarrassed. She got up and said goodbye to Yuwen Moyuan: "That's the case. The courtier waited for the good news of His Highness. The courtiers retired first. ”
Yuwen Moyuan didn't stop her, and sent her to the second floor and turned back.
Bai Yiyan went downstairs and found that Biluan was looking forward to the room at the door of the second floor, and when she saw her coming, she hurriedly followed her. Zhou Qi sent the master and servant out. Bai Yiyan never looked back all the way, otherwise she would definitely be able to see Yuwen Moyuan, who had been standing by the window on the third floor, and watched her leave fixedly.
When he returned to the carriage, Bai Yiyan was surprised to find that the boss of the building had loaded a large box of crystal osmanthus cake and a lot of snacks and preserves on the carriage. This time, I don't have to worry about buying anything to go back to pay the errand, and the time to go home is just right.
In the carriage, Biluan told Bai Yiyan that she had been waiting downstairs anxiously, and wanted to go up to find her several times. Although Zhou Qi was very polite this time, he just stopped her from going up. Bai Yiyan briefly told Bi Luan about her agreement with Yuwen Moyuan. Biluan was happy and worried when she heard this, happy that the prince was willing to help, and worried that the prince seemed to be very serious about Bai Yiyan, afraid that Bai Yiyan would get out of the wolf's den and enter the tiger's mouth. Bai Yiyan is also very worried, but at least he must solve the immediate problem before he can consider the long-term problem.
The two of them returned home very smoothly, and no one asked much. Bai Yiyan didn't tell the Li family about the agreement with Yuwen Moyuan immediately, she wanted to wait until the marriage contract was dissolved.
After dinner, Bai Yiyan sat alone at the table and took the jade plate to look at it carefully, and sure enough, there was no name or special mark, only a simple bamboo was engraved, and the material was not a precious jade species, and he breathed a sigh of relief. Thinking about Yuwen Moyuan's words, fortunately, he didn't force himself to marry him, and it was not difficult for her not to marry for three years.
Bai Yiyan was thinking about his thoughts, when he suddenly heard the sound of the door being pushed open, and a tall figure approached. She looked up, stood up excitedly, and her eyes were misty, and she didn't even notice that the jade card had fallen to the ground. Rushing forward, he threw himself into the man's arms, choked and kept repeating: "Brother Qingyun!" Brother Qingyun! ”
Bai Qingyun reached out and wanted to touch her hair, but her bony hand hesitated for a moment but still didn't touch it. No one knew how he felt when he learned of her marriage from the letters. He threw away his military affairs, and rode back like crazy all the way, not even alarming others when he entered the mansion, just thinking about seeing her as soon as possible.
His dust, his exhaustion didn't matter the moment he saw her. But now he hesitated, he tried to suppress himself, he was afraid to let her know his dirty thoughts. He was afraid that his impulse would hurt her. But no matter what, he would never let his Ahri marry that bastard who wanted to calculate her and calculate the Yuanhou Mansion!
Bai Yiyan quietly rubbed her tears on Bai Qingyun's armor, and embarrassedly let go of the hand that was surrounding him. Her Qingyun brother's armor is unraveled, and he should have hurried back all the way. His expression was a little tired, but his gentle appearance and broad chest remained the same.
Bai Yiyan asked Bai Qingyun with a half-red face: "Brother Qingyun, why are you here?" Aren't you in the Northwest to suppress bandits? Is it over so soon? Doesn't it mean that no general is allowed to leave until the suppression of bandits is over? How are you doing? Didn't get hurt, right? ”
Bai Qingyun looked at her shy appearance, and her heart was very complicated. He pretended to be casual and smiled and said, "You ask so many questions at once, which one do you want me to answer from?" I have already solved the big aspects of the affairs in the northwest, and the final closing is left to Yan Chong. But I did come quietly, so it was inconvenient to stay in the house for a long time. My body is fine. You've lost weight. ”
When he entered the door, he had already seen Bai Yiyan's complexion, but fortunately, it was not as bad as he thought, but his face was a little uneasy. Bai Qingyun didn't keep staring at her, for fear that she would find out what was wrong, so she had to force herself to continue to speak: "I have already read my mother's letter from my father, don't worry, even if you fight for your life, I won't let you marry someone you don't want to marry." When he said this, his expression was serious, and the corners of his eyes revealed the cold and murderous intent of his usual battles.
Bai Yiyan didn't want to talk about this unpleasant topic with Brother Qingyun, at least not at this moment. She only heard Brother Qingyun say that he came quietly, so will anyone find out on the way to the mansion? Where is Brother Qingyun going? Will it be safe? Bai Yiyan hurriedly threw all the questions in his heart to Bai Qingyun.
Bai Qingyun hesitated, but replied seriously: "I came in over the wall." Then he took the path and came to you. Wu Wei is still guarding outside your yard. It's that your blue kite is really good, I just jumped into the yard, happened to meet her, came up and gave me a stick first. Fortunately, I whispered my identity, otherwise, I am afraid that her head would have been knocked out. With her and Biluan guarding your safety, I'm relieved. ”
Bai Yiyan listened to the great joy: "Who told you to go back to your own house without leaving the door?" Speaking of which, Biluan Bi Kite is still the master you chose, and this time it can be regarded as lifting a stone to shoot yourself in the foot. Where are the two of them now? ”
Bai Qingyun pointed to the door: "They are all guarding the door, and help me drive everyone else in your yard back to the house." I'll go see my mother again in a moment, and then I'll go to a friend's house and stay there. It is estimated that the news of the end of the northwest will be transmitted back before you reach next month. Then I'll be able to go home in the open. If you want to see me, go to Mucang Hutong and find a family surnamed Shen. I will also take your business to heart. ”
Bai Yiyan knew what he was talking about, thinking that if it went well, there should be good news on the prince's side in five days. What's more, Bai Qingyun just came back and needed to take a rest, so he said: "You have a good rest these days, and my mother and I will go to you in five days, and then our family will have a good discussion." ”
Bai Qingyun pondered for a while, thinking that he hadn't returned to the imperial capital for two years, and it would take a few days to understand the situation here, so he nodded and agreed.
After all, Bai Qingyun came over quietly, so it was not good to stay for too long, and there were many people in Baifu, so he was not particularly relieved. The two chatted for a few words, and Bai Qingyun was about to leave. Bai Yiyan reluctantly opened the door, Bi Luan and Bi Kite were really guarding the door, she asked the two of them to confirm that there was no one else in the courtyard, and then beckoned Bai Qingyun to leave. Bai Qingyun's hands and feet were very fast, and with a few movements, the person crossed the wall, leaving only Bai Yiyan still watching stupidly in the yard.
Bi Luan and Bi Kite asked Bai Yiyan to hurry back to the house, so as not to let others find out. As soon as Bai Yiyan returned to the house, he joked about Bi Kite: "Bi Kite, you are the number one person in our Dingyuan Marquis Mansion." Brother Qingyun has not dared to hit him on the head since he was a child, and you are the first. The yard is well guarded, take credit to you, and don't forget to go to Brother Qingyun to ask for a reward. ”
Bi Luan also smiled and stretched out her thumb to Bi Kite. Bi Yiyan's face turned red, although she knew that Bai Yiyan's brothers and sisters were gentle people, and she didn't do anything wrong today, but after all, she knocked her own young master with a stick, and after listening to Bai Yiyan's words, how could she be embarrassed: "The girl will laugh at me." In the future, I won't go to patrol the yard, let Biluan go, her martial arts are better. Bi Luan listened and pulled her, and hurriedly replied: "Good sister, I can't do it." I make the sword sharper, but I'm not good at swinging a club. The three of them giggled and laughed, and Bai Yiyan felt that this gloomy mood seemed to be swept away, and he returned to the carefree days in Baiyuguan.
was making a fuss, Bi Luan suddenly found the jade plate that fell under the table, Bai Yiyan had already told her and Bi Yuan about the agreement with the prince after she came back, although she had never seen this jade plate, but she also recognized something that was not Bai Yiyan. Biluan picked up the jade plaque and handed it to Bai Yiyan, and the three of them found that the jade plaque had broken a corner. Bai Yiyan was embarrassed to say how it was broken, who let herself forget it just now, and thought that as long as things went well on the prince's side, she wouldn't need the jade plate, just let Bi Kite find a safe place to keep it.