The autumn sun is quiet, and the branches and leaves are silently falling. The jade tree piles up snow, and it shines brightly.

Chu Luo and Chang'an lived in Hecheng for more than a month, and the Jiangnan prefect heard that the emperor was here, so he came to pay respects. Early this morning, Chu Luo went to the city to discuss with the prefect.

After Chu Luo left, Chang'an also had other plans. After coming to Lin'an for so long, things have developed much more smoothly than expected. No one recognized their identities, and no one regarded them as emperors and concubines, just an ordinary couple, ordinary fun, and contentment. Many times, Chang'an is very greedy for the current life. She hoped that the days would be longer, longer, so that the days they would stay in Jiangnan could be spent slowly. She is a little tired of the red walls and red tiles of the palace, and she is tired of earthly strife, and only during this time can she let go of everything in the past, no longer think about Queen Li Shushen, and no longer think about Zhong Yuxiu and her children, just plainly, it is enough to spend this time with Chu Luo.

After returning from the palace, at some point in the day, she would also remember the last night there four years ago. Now that I think about it, it seems like a long time ago. He asked her if she would like to go with him, so he would give up the throne and wander the world with her. And she didn't want to do it after all. If he had answered his words that day, it would have been a different scenery today. They will live together, in a place where there are only the two of them, depending on each other, and they will never be separated. Today, that's an extravagant hope.

"Master, it's time."

Evening fragrance appeared at the door, her tone was brisk, and her cheeks were smiling.

"Here it is." Chang An stood up, looked at his face in the bronze mirror, and withdrew a little thought.

Today, she is going to the temple with Wanxiang to pray for blessings.

At this moment, in the Yanque Restaurant, the pond pavilion water pavilion is reflected between the green pines and cypresses, and a clear stream is poured under the stone gap. The sound of the piano is melodious, tactful and melodious. Chu Luo and Liu Fangzhou, the prefect of Jiangnan, sat in the box together and talked about state affairs for a long time.

Chu Luo's position was facing the door of the box, and while Liu Fangzhou was pouring wine, a familiar figure suddenly flashed in front of Chu Luo's eyes.

He subconsciously stood up and leaned out the door. But in just an instant, Song Qingwu's figure was submerged in the crowd of people coming and going.

Chu Luo sighed slightly.

Seeing this, Liu Fangzhou frowned lightly and said respectfully, "Who did the emperor see?" ”

Chu Luo was a little uncertain, and his tone was a little hesitant, "It's just an acquaintance." ”

Liu Fangzhou bowed slightly, and it was inconvenient to ask again.

Chu Luo was just about to sit down, but he saw Song Qingwu's figure walking to the front of the corridor. He couldn't hold it anymore and got up and went out.

"Song Gongzi."

Yan Ji changed into men's clothes today, and when she heard Chu Luo's voice, she obviously hesitated. Then he turned around, bowed his head deeply, and bowed his hand, "Childe." ”

"Is Song Gongzi also here to meet friends?" Chu Luoxuan raised his eyebrows, full of interest.

Yan Ji's lips had a thin smile line, and she said without thinking, "I'm just hanging out here, and I still don't disturb my son's good interest." ”

With that, she turned to leave.

Chu Luo's eyes were slightly horizontal, showing a little smile, looking at her back, and raised his voice, "Since we have known each other once, and we have met here, this is fate, can Song Gongzi enjoy a drink?" ”

When Yan Ji heard this, her steps froze. She turned her head and laughed dryly, her eyes dark and deep, "Childe is so kind to invite, how can Song have a reason to refuse?" ”

Chu Luo smiled and bowed, "This way, please." ”

Liu Fangzhou in the house saw Chu Luo bring in a white and pure student, and couldn't help but wonder, "Who is this?" ”

Chu Luo's eyebrows raised and he smiled, "This is Song Qingwu and Song Gongzi." ”

"Oh-" Liu Fangzhou glanced at Yan Ji, his eyes rolled slightly, and he also smiled, "This is Luo Xiaotang's son-in-law." ”

"Oh?" Chu Luo's expression was leisurely, and the corners of his mouth raised a good-looking arc, these words seemed to be said to Liu Fangzhou, but his eyes fell on Yan Ji, and he smiled meaningfully, "It turns out that Brother Liu also knows." ”

Yan Ji was uncomfortable, poured a glass of wine and drank it, and said no more.

Seeing that the emperor was just right, he proposed, "Hecheng has many mountains and rivers, why don't you take a cruise with Liu and the two sons?" ”

Chu Luo has always been a good landscape, so naturally there is no objection to this. He turned his head to look at Yan Ji and asked with a smile, "I don't know what Gongzi Song thinks?" ”

Yan Ji nodded, counting as an answer.

So the three of them rented a boat and went boating on the lake. The boat was very large, and there were boatmen, boatmaids, and a few courtesans who were entertaining. Liu Fangzhou walked ahead, first lifted the tent, entered the cabin, and saw chairs and stools lined up on both sides, with a large kang in the middle and a door leading to the back of the ship. When the people inside heard the commotion, they hurried out, all of them were a few young courtesans, all of whom wore their hair in a bun, and put a thin layer of powder on their faces, and walked up with their pipa in their arms.

"These girls can play the pipa, very few can also read and write, are good at singing and dancing, and most of them are talented women." Liu Fangzhou covered Chu Luo's ear and said softly.

Chu Luo raised his eyebrows, still a little interested, and quipped, "It seems that Brother Liu is a frequent visitor here, so familiar with this." ”

Liu Fangzhou's expression changed when he heard this, and he stopped talking.

However, what he said was indeed right, these girls were good at singing and dancing, and knew poetry, and they were all excellent companions of literati and artists. The songs they sing are all songs about love, or relaxed, or sophisticated, or pinned on bitter infatuation, or pinned on their daughter's family's liver and love, and they are clearly happy.

In the middle of the song, a very pretty courtesan walked to Yan Ji's side, stroked her sleeves and sat down, talking and singing. Yan Ji was extremely disgusted with this kind of cowardly Spring Moon woman, so she couldn't help but turn her face away and went straight to change seats.

Chu Luo smiled when he saw this, waved his hand and said to the courtesan, "Come and sit next to Brother Liu." ”

Liu Fangzhou lowered his eyes and gave up his seat for the courtesan.

Chu Luo looked at Yan Ji with a smile and said, "Song Gongzi doesn't like to be blushing, I'm afraid that the lady of the family is strict?" ”

Song Yanji was startled when she heard this, turned sideways, her eyes were firmly fixed on the front, and said indifferently, "I don't have a family. After speaking, she turned around, shook the wine glass in her hand, pretended to be indifferent, and asked casually, "Is Gongzi Chu already married?" ”

When Chu Luo heard Yan Ji ask like this, he suddenly remembered Chang'an, his heart warmed, and he smiled warmly, "I have been married a long time ago." ”

Yan Ji was slightly stunned, and the movements in her hands froze instantly. After a while, she bowed her head deeply, avoided Chu Luo's gaze, and looked out the window, her voice was extremely slow, "Mrs. Ling must be extremely beautiful." ”

As soon as these words came out, Chu Luo and Liu Fangzhou were shocked.

Liu Fangzhou glanced at Chu Luo's expression, his eyes were dark, and he couldn't see any emotion.

Yan Ji saw that the two of them were like this, and she also felt that this was abrupt, so she laughed to herself, "Song just saw that Gongzi was dressed extraordinarily, so he asked if he asked, and I hope Gongzi doesn't mind." ”

Chu Luo drank a glass of wine, but he didn't realize it, and after a while, he couldn't help but sigh, "She is naturally extremely beautiful." ”

With that, he drank another glass of wine.

He was terrified of his hesitation. He loves Chang'an, he naturally loves Chang'an, but why did he feel a trace of compassion the moment he saw her eyes lowered? It's ridiculous.

Chu Luo drank one cup after another, Liu Fangzhou looked a little frightened, and hurriedly stopped and said, "Brother Chu, don't drink anymore." ”

Chu Luo's eyes were cold, and he slammed the wine glass, the cup fell to the ground with a sound, and the pipa song came to an abrupt end.

He stood up and glanced at Song Yanji, with a hint of indifference in his drunkenness. He turned around and went ashore, Liu Fangzhou did not dare to hesitate, and after handing the courtesans the silver taels, he immediately chased after them.

Yan Ji looked at Chu Luo's departing back, slightly distracted.

After walking for a while, Chu Luofang stopped. Liu Fangzhou chased after him all the way, and he was also a little powerless, took a few breaths, and hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty, are you...... Are you alright......"

Chu Luo didn't say anything, just stared silently ahead, and there was a deep cold in his eyes.

"Your Majesty...... Song Gongzi on the boat...... Actually......" Liu Fangzhou hesitated, was silent for a moment, and still said stubbornly, "Actually...... She should be called Miss Song......"

After about half a day's work, Chu Luo was still indifferent, Liu Fangzhou had no choice but to bow his hand respectfully behind him, "Luo Xiaotang's shopkeeper has no children under his knees, and only one niece is surnamed Song, that woman often dresses up as a man to pass the market, and she has heard of it in the Hecheng area of Jiangnan, and it was also recorded during the census last year, so it is ......"

"I know."

"What?" Liu Fangzhou shook slightly.

Chu Luo turned around, his eyes calm, his voice low and firm, "The first time I saw her, I knew that she was a daughter. ”

Liu Fangzhou's eyes drooped respectfully, he saw the scene in his eyes, he was also a man, how could he not see the love of children in this? It's just because the person in front of him is the emperor and the Son of Heaven that he doesn't dare to speak at will.

Chu Luo was silent for a long time, and finally couldn't help but be curious in his heart, and asked, "She...... What is your name? ”

Liu Fangzhou listened to the emperor's question, and did not dare to slack off for a moment, and hurriedly said, "Miss Song's small character is called Yan Ji." ”

"Song Yanji......" Chu Luo muttered her name, and there was a trace of warmth in his heart, which even he didn't notice.

Liu Fangzhou is the best at observing words and feelings, he took in the emperor's expression, and immediately bowed down and said, "Miss Yan Ji lives in the Yumen Inn behind Luo Xiaotang all the year round. ”

Chu Luo tilted his head sideways, sensing his keenness, and was gentle and silent.

At this moment, Chang'an's figure suddenly appeared in front of his eyes. She was dressed in vermilion, leaning under the peach blossom tree, smiling. He stood at a distance, looking at her lovingly, wanting to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he was speechless.

Such thoughts beat suddenly in his heart, and all of a sudden, it actually pulled out a heart-rending pain. He stood there blankly, and his soft laughter seemed to be heard in his ears, but it was so far away. He opened his eyes again, and the peach forest disappeared along with Chang'an's figure, and he was never seen again.

Between heaven and earth, he is the only one left standing in the present.