Xibao returned to the Xianghe Palace and thought twice, and finally wrote a letter, writing polite and obscure words, suggesting that he left earlier.

But her letter was not answered, and when she asked Ziqi, she was promised that Tuoba had not changed her mind. Then she wrote a few more letters, all of which were lost in the sea without response.

Lang Lang gentleman, standing with the palace, does not come and does not return.

At the end of winter and spring, the wind from the south brings some warmth, and when you pass by the back garden, you can faintly see the young shoots that have just emerged. It is like a vigorous new life, bursting tenaciously.

The palace was still cold, Emperor Fu Jian refused to see any concubines, and at first some people were unwilling to try. However, after a winter, the entire harem was as cold as frost and snow, and even Concubine Xiu had no movement. On the contrary, the queen who was not favored in the past can be needed to face the saint every day, which is probably the power of background and status. But her face was not flushed by His Majesty's grace, but was filled with many fine lines after one winter.

It is rumored that the maids who kept vigil in the Queen's palace could often hear His Majesty's wailing and the Queen's weeping. And as long as there are people in the harem who are curious to explore, or those who chew the root of the tongue will be killed, which makes everyone panic.

At this time, the country is in great trouble, and everyone only wants to protect themselves, and they can't care about other thoughts. Coupled with the departure of the deceased, the cold wind in front of the Xianghe Palace hit and there was no popularity.

Xibao rarely leaves the palace in winter, but news from all sides comes in and out of here almost every day. When she had nothing to do, she sat in the gazebo in front of the house, watching the bits and pieces of dead wood and spring.

On this day, the Xianghe Palace was peaceful as usual, Xibao repelled everyone and Fenghuang said something in the pavilion, and suddenly a maid came to report that the prince was coming.

"I've seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Xibao dresses and skirts, stepped forward and saluted.

"Excuse me." The crown prince waved his hand and sighed, "The country is not at peace these days, and I am often busy with government affairs and neglect you." ”

Xibao was indifferent in his heart, no one in this palace had ever cared about her, and he didn't care about him during this time.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is busy with state affairs, so he is naturally tired." Xibao also replied politely.

"I'm here to tell you good news today," a smile suddenly appeared on the prince's face, and he said with relief, "The Qiang people have withdrawn." ”

"That's great." Hee-po laughed too, but it was just acting. Feng Huang had already brought the news, and there was even some more detailed information.

"Well, this time it's thanks to the help of the Murong clan." The crown prince paused, paid attention to Xibao's expression, and added, "Of course, your fiancé Murong Chong is also indispensable, and my father is very happy." ”

Xibao's heart moved, but his face did not change, and he said, "It is appropriate to serve the country, but it's a pity that Xibao is useless and can't share the worries of the prince." ”

"Needless to say, you've been a great help." The prince's eyes rolled slightly, intentionally or unintentionally, indicating something.

"Don't dare." Xibao dealt with it carefully, and if he didn't say it explicitly, he would never answer randomly.

Seeing that she didn't think much and didn't look disgusted, the prince continued to say in an orderly manner, "Originally, my father planned to let you get married after crossing the land of the water, but things have changed, so it has been delayed until now. However, the Murong clan has made a great contribution here, so my father has rescheduled your wedding date, which will be held in half a month. Originally, I was going to come and discuss it with you, but it had already been delayed once, and this time it was sudden, so it was decided in advance. ”

If this is the information, Xibao already knows it. What's more, this is the news that was announced to the Murong clan two days ago, if her heart swayed, the prince also missed that overwhelmed look.

Xibao had no joy or sorrow, and said slowly, "It's okay, everything is subject to my father's arrangement." ”

Seeing that the other party agreed very well-behaved, the prince seemed to be much relieved, and then comforted, "Don't worry, although the family and country are in chaos, your wedding will still be very grand." ”

Xibao's eyebrows shrank slightly, this is not the wedding she was looking forward to, so there is no need to be lively, just be more well-behaved, "His Royal Highness the Prince, now that the situation is turbulent and the people are not happy, it is better not to hold such a grand wedding." ”

"Nope." The prince waved his hand, refused indifferently, and said meaningfully, "Sometimes scenery is a must. This is the first battle of our cooperation with the Murong Clan, and there will be more in the future. ”

......Hearing these words, Xibao probably understood something, and he didn't say much.

"Now that you're older, why don't you like to go out as much as you used to?" The prince's expression was much gentler, as if he was chatting with his sister about some family things, "You have been close to Tuoba Jue, Ziqi and a few daughters since you were a child, and now they are also the best among people, it's good to go out and relax if you have nothing to do." ”

Xi Bao stood there and listened quietly, and as soon as the prince's words fell, she understood the deep meaning. The concern is fake, and the detection is more like the real thing.

"When I was a kid, I didn't understand anything, so I just wanted to have fun. Now that I'm older, I have my own position, and I have my own things to do, so there is no need for some people to meet. Xibao's palms were slightly sweaty, and she tried her best to skillfully draw a dry cleaning line between herself and Tuoba, making her position clear.

The prince smiled when he heard this, "I'm also very pleased that you have such an insight." It's really big, Sister Xibao is smart and clever, it seems that some things will inevitably come to disturb in the future. ”

"It's Xibao's honor to share the prince's worries." There was no smile on Xibao's face, but there was a faint hint of gloom.

Between husband and wife, the marriage has not been accepted, and it has become an agreement. Between brothers and sisters, it has also become more used. In this troubled world, if you want to be seen, you must make yourself valuable. Thinking back to how many daughters my father still has, I don't know which one I want to marry. And what will be the fate of a person as arrogant as Princess Wenjin?

Maybe she felt the sadness in her heart from the unintentional sigh, after all, she was a woman in her prime, who was willing to become a chess piece.

The prince took his eyes off her and looked into the vast distance, but he scattered the condensation point again, and sighed lightly, "Xibao, I know that you have grown up with her since childhood, and your temperament will inevitably follow her. But some things can't be done willfully, so don't blame your brother for not caring about your feelings......"

"Xibao understands." She lowered her eyes and quietly looked at the dust in the corner, thinking of the woman whose name could no longer be mentioned, "Although Xibao is not as powerful as her, she will also protect this country in her own way." ”

"That's all right." After his most beloved sister left, the prince didn't have so much patience with other relatives, and he lifted his spirits and reminded the people around him, "The Xianbei clan is also starting to move now, and Murong Chong and I plan to join forces to solve them." ”

Xibao's heart was shocked, and she suddenly understood why the prince wanted to explore her and Tuoba's current relationship.

Tuoba Jue is a Xianbei person.