On the seventh day of the ninth month, it is advisable to marry, make alliances, and pray for blessings.

A month ago, in the Begonia Courtyard, Xi Yuanshan condescendingly looked at his son kneeling in front of him, and asked: "I only ask you, is it important for you alone, or is it important for the entire Xi family." Do you really want to see the day when the Xi family's butcher's knife hangs around the neck and blood flows like a river? ”

Xi Yan didn't say a word, and just when he was disheartened, he felt his father holding his shoulder with his hand...... This was originally a reassuring and powerful action, but at this time, Xi Yan only felt powerless and shackled.

"Back then, your eldest brother and the King of Liao were trapped in the Zhenyuan Pass, and fought with the rebels for three days and nights, and the food was exhausted. But do you know why the King of Liao was unscathed in the end, but your eldest brother was seriously injured and his life and death were uncertain? ”

Xi Yan nodded silently, but still listened to Xi Yuanshan: "At that time, the rebels attacked the King of Liao, and the King of Liao did not notice it, but your eldest brother discovered it first. He knew that if he blocked that blow for King Liao, he would definitely die or be injured, but he still did it without hesitation. Why? ”

Xi Yan was silent...... Of course he knew why, but he couldn't say it at this point.

"Because he is the eldest son of the Xi family! Because there is still the Xi family behind him! If he is alive but the prince is dead, what will the emperor do to the Xi family! Xi Yuanshan spoke earnestly, he still wanted to persuade his son to give in, "You think he doesn't want to come back unharmed?" Do you think he'd be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life? As a man of the Xi family, you have to take the responsibility! Because behind you is the century-old foundation of the Xi family, and you are the unarmed women and children of the Xi family! ”

After speaking, Xi Yuanshan gently patted his son's shoulder, "That's all there are to say." If you still don't want to marry, then your father will never talk about it again. ”

Xi Yan slowly closed his eyes and bowed deeply to Xi Yuanshan, as relieved: "If the child does not marry, please forgive ...... father"

"You!" Xi Yuanshan glared at him angrily, his hands trembled slightly, "It's okay...... I just hope you don't regret it in the future. ”

"Thank you for your father's fulfillment," Xi Yan kowtowed again, his father was rare and reasonable, but it made him feel a little guilty in his heart. It's just that...... He really can't be manipulated like a chess piece to put on a wedding dress and marry a woman he hasn't seen a few times.

"Fulfillment?" Just as Xi Yan relaxed a little, Xi Yuanshan suddenly became keenly aware, "Do you have someone in your heart?" ”

Xi Yan was stunned, he couldn't imagine that his father could capture his thoughts so sensitively, and after calming down a little, he said in a deep voice, "Yes." ”

"Who is it?" Xi Yuanshan thought of that day when he went out of the Begonia Courtyard privately under the pretense of a secret edict, and asked, "You went out privately that day, and this is also the case?" ”

"The Man Who Was Deated!" Xi Yan did not answer his second question, but said loudly.

"Presumptuous!" Xi Yuanshan's angry voice made Xi Yan's brows furrow suddenly, "Your parents' orders, how can you let your own decisions?" Let me tell you, this marriage is not your own business, it is the Xi family's business! Ho will pass next month...... If you are stubborn again, don't blame your father for being rude. ”

"What does Father want?"

Xi Yuanshan didn't answer, but in the following month, everyone in the Xi family took turns to persuade Xi Yan, including his mother, who had always been partial to him, and this time he also stood on his father's side clearly...... In any case, Xi Yan finally succumbed.

Because he knows that he is involved in the entire Xi family, if Ruofei wants to blame, he will be blamed alone.

When my father married my mother, did he have an inexplicable mood like he does now?

Looking at his father's back gradually leaving, Xi Yan turned around and slowly walked back to the room.

A few months ago, Xi Yun's joking voice with himself was still in his ears, "Don't marry Lord An in the end, but marry that Miss He......"

Thinking of this, Xi Yan couldn't help laughing at himself, "In the past, I joked about the afterlife, but now I will come to the present......"

On the seventh day of the first lunar month, as soon as the sky was bright, Xi's mansion began to be busy. As early as three or five days ago, the Begonia courtyard was decorated with red silk in the color of madder, which was so peaceful and extravagant.

Xi Yanfang got up, and several maidservants rushed in with their wedding dresses in their hands, knelt down and said respectfully: "Please change your clothes." ”

He didn't say a word, and there was an indifferent look on his face. When Xi Yuanshan came in, Xi Yan was still wearing his bedclothes.

The black that was as silent as death, surrounded by the tide of red, looked so weak.

Xi Yuanshan looked at Xi Yan who was sitting on the ground with black hair scattered, and said unhurriedly: "What, do you want to regret it?" ”

"I will not break my promise to my father."

As he spoke, Xi Yan stood up, sat down in front of the desk, and motioned to the maid to tie her hair for herself.

The maid knew that her son-in-law was quite angry during this time, and she didn't dare to be careless, and after carefully tying up Xi Yan's hair, the maid turned around and took out a very elaborate gold crown from the tray, and was about to fix it, but she heard Xi Yan say, "Wear that jade." ”

Xi Yan raised his chin and pointed to a white jade crown on the case.

"Childe, this golden crown is in line with the marriage ceremony." The maid replied in a whisper, and quietly asked Xi Yuanshan who was standing behind Xi Yan for help with her eyes.

Xi Yuanshan was very reasonable at this time, "That's it." A crown of hair, let him go. ”

Hearing the head of the house's instructions, the maid was relieved.

By the time Xi Yan finished changing clothes, it was already half an hour later. Xi Yan looked at his gracefully dressed self in the mirror, but his heart was as cold as snow, as if he was shackled in a bottomless cold pool.

In front of Xi's mansion, a group of honor guards had been waiting for a long time, Xi Yan stepped on the leader of Sa Luzi, still expressionless, and led the welcoming team to the hussar general's mansion.

Because the two mansions are in the inner city of Chongdu, there are few pedestrians along the way. But Xi Yan was slow and leisurely, and he was stunned to take twice as much time.

Although Xi Yun understood that Xi Yan was very reluctant in his heart, because of the head of the family's advice in advance, he couldn't help but remind: "Childe, if you continue at this speed, you will definitely delay the auspicious time!" Also, when you get to Hefu, you can't have such an expression anymore. ”

"What else?" Xi Yan said indifferently, "Do you still want me to cry?" ”

"No, no, no," Xi Yun only thought he was joking again, and hurriedly stopped, "No matter how reluctant you are, you have to behave happily." ”

Xi Yan took Xi Yun's words as a deaf ear, and still walked by himself. When the guard of honor came to the gate of the Hussar General's Mansion, He Fangping had already led his family to wait in front of the door.

Seeing He Fangping come out in person, Xi Yan dismounted and bowed down and said, "The general has been waiting for a long time, and Xi Yan is ashamed. ”

Although He Fangping was a little annoyed in his heart, he still said politely: "Where is the virtuous son-in-law, in order to avoid mistaking the auspicious time, the old man will not talk to you more." Let's go. ”

Xi Yan thanked him, and saw the two matchmakers help He Yan onto the sedan chair, and then led people away.

I wanted to go back to Xi's Mansion directly, but Xi Yun said again: "Son, the head of the family said that your marriage is a big deal, and you should tell it widely." So...... Therefore, after receiving the young lady, he was instructed to take a detour through the outer city to return home. ”

Xi Yan looked displeased and snorted coldly: "One more move!" ”

The noisy sound of drums drifted over Chongdu and faintly fell into the not very peaceful heart......

Ye Yuan, An Ruofei and Meng Qingye were talking. Suddenly, he heard the faint sound of gongs and drums outside, An Ruofei said casually: "Blowing the sheng and drum reeds, I think someone must be marrying." ”

Meng Qingye's smile suddenly became a little stagnant, a trace of panic crossed his eyes, and then he lowered his head and smiled: "Zuo is just marrying, you must have been here for a long time, and you find it interesting to listen to anything." ”

An Ruofei frowned slightly, and his thin lips pursed: "I don't think it's funny, but I'm a little irritable." But hearing such a battle outside, it is not ordinary people who want to come to get married. ”

Meng Qingye panicked, and hurriedly said: "It doesn't matter who he is, it has nothing to do with you and me anyway." He pointed to the chessboard again and muttered, "Now that the situation is stalemate, it's good for you to talk about things outside and play chess well!" ”

When Xi Yan led the welcoming procession past the street where Ye Yuan was located, he looked inside worriedly. I was afraid that the next moment, An Ruofei's figure would appear in his sight.

In the corner tower of Yeyuan, An Ruofei looked at the familiar figure on horseback in a daze, and unconsciously, a tear crossed her cheek.

"Qingye, why are you hiding it from me? You said last night that there was a feast today, and that's what it is, isn't it? An Ruofei said tactfully, "He's afraid that I know, isn't he?" ”

Meng Qingye didn't dare to look at An Ruofei's eyes, turned his face sideways and whispered: "No, you have to believe him." He...... He has a hard time. ”

An Ruofei burst into tears, "Everyone has a hard time, but what does he want to hide from me?" We have already said it, I ......" An Ruofei's heart was sour, and he couldn't speak for a while. She wanted to say, "She wouldn't blame him." ”

Although An Ruofei couldn't help but shed tears, she still stubbornly didn't believe what she saw in her eyes...... She was originally a sensible woman, and as early as before, Xi Yan told herself that if the emperor gave her marriage, he would not be able to stop it...... I also promised him well, but when I saw this scene with my own eyes, my heart was still inevitably sour.

But An Ruofei knows that there is a difference between the identities between himself and Xi Yan, not to mention ...... Now he is the remnant of Emperor Zhao personally ordered to be arrested, but he is the son of the Xi family...... Even if the two have the same heart, what can they do?

Seeing her like this, Meng Qingye was at a loss for a while, so he had to hold her shoulders and gently persuade: "Let's go down, don't look at it, okay?" ”

The outer city is not as good as the inner city, the streets are bustling with pedestrians, and it is very difficult to move forward. In addition, it is a gate valve to marry, the specifications are much higher than the average, and Xi Yan is very handsome, attracting pedestrians to stop and watch, and it is even more difficult to move an inch.

Finally walked to the inner city, and before he reached the street where Xi's mansion was located, Xi Yan heard someone behind him shouting: "Pass on Your Majesty's holy decree, Jin Wuwei Zuo Si Rank Xi Yan dismounts and listens to the decree!" ”

Xi Yan hurriedly reined in the horse, and the group, except for He Yan, knelt down one after another to listen to the order. "Fengtian carries the emperor and summons him: The people of Shuishui have changed, I have named you the right general of Jin Wuwei, and led the army to the chaos in Shuiping. Let's go, don't make a mistake! ”

"Minister, take the order!" Xi Yan's tone was rarely so excited, he waved his whip, and the purple hiss disappeared. Seeing Xi Yan leaving, He Yan in the sedan car ripped off the hijab, lifted the sedan curtain and shouted, "Stop!" ”

But Xi Yan didn't miss it, He Yan immediately rushed out of the sedan chair, snatched a horse led by the team, and chased away.