Qi Zhengxiu opened the letter, glanced at it a few times in a hurry, and then read it carefully, and suddenly felt unprecedented fatigue and fatigue. ↗ Searching for "rotten books", she was drunk and she left, she really left, and was picked up by Zhao Guangyi, she should have gone to Kaifeng. Since then. The mountains and rivers are long, and it is true that there will be no time in the future. Wasn't that what he expected? Jinling was besieged, and life was threatened. It was the heartless letter he wrote, didn't he want to blow her away in three moments? She is really gone, why is she so lost?

Qi Zhengxiu sat down on the chair, holding his forehead with his hand, and let the letter be blown and rolled a few times by the breeze in the camp tent. It's already early spring, why is it so cold? From the limbs to the heart, it was so cold that I could hardly stay. Xiao Tao's innocent smiling face, Yingying's smile, looking at his affectionate eyes, smirking at him. The stupid gestures of helplessness flashed in front of his eyes one by one. Heart, little by little, from the slightest ache to the throbbing pain. The unprecedented pain engulfed his whole heart and hit him like a huge wave, making it impossible for him to breathe.

Qi Zhengxiu got up abruptly and strode towards the outside of the tent. For the first time, he didn't have anything on his mind, he just wanted to chase her over to see if she was really gone, where she went, and if he could still chase her back? Qi Zhengxiu quickly walked to the stable, untied the reins, and jumped on the horse's back to ride the horse.

The attendant chased after him and asked, "Where are you going?" Are the troops deployed at night still the same as before? ”

Like a scoop of cold water, pouring the only heat wave that Qi Zhengxiu had carried away in his life, Qi Zhengxiu looked into the distance distractedly. After a long time, he slowly sighed and said, "It's the same as before." After saying that, he beat his horse and went out of the camp.

The horses galloped, and Qi Zhengxiu rode his horse aimlessly along the riverside. The wind on the riverside whistled on both sides of Qi Zhengxiu's face, blowing his body and mind numb. The more he wanted to forget, the more shadowy Xiao Tao's face was swaying in front of his eyes. Qi Zhengxiu's heart also became more and more painful, and finally he couldn't bear it, and Qi Zhengxiu restrained the horse.

Standing on the riverside, the newly rising moon hangs in the sky, who first sees the moon on the riverside, and when the river moon shines at the beginning of the year. Qi Zhengxiu stood with his hands in his hands, and his slender snow-white robe fluttered with the river breeze. Beside him, there is only a lonely horse.

Looking at the other side of the river, Qi Zhengxiu pursed his lips tightly and stood for a long time. Slowly took out a flute from his sleeve and played "Double Swallow Dance". Back then, at the vortex mouth of Haozhou City, outside Zhao Guangyi's tent, he also blew like this, and she replied with leaves. "Double swallow complex double swallow, ** enviable." I remember Xiao Tao's double swallow dance, which is the most beautiful. One person can conjure up two swallows. It's just that in this life, I'm afraid I'll never see such a beautiful dance and such a beautiful person again.

Zhao Guangyi took Xiao Tao and returned to the Song Land from the area of Anhui, and arrived in Kaifeng within a few days. Zhao Guangyi's mansion is no longer the former Zhao mansion, since the king of Jin, Zhao Kuangyin gave Zhao Guangyi another mansion, which is more luxurious and more regulated.

Zhao Guangyi went into the palace to meet Zhao Kuangyin and told about the truce in Jinling. Naturally, he would not say that he had only suspended the army for six months for Xiao Tao, but only that the attack on Jinling was difficult and the supply was scarce. Moreover, Runzhou has not been able to attack for a long time, and it is impossible to transfer troops over and other reasons.

Zhao Kuangyin nodded and listened for a long time, and suddenly asked, "I heard that you brought back a woman?" Zhao Kuangyin's expression couldn't be seen in the cloudy weather.

Zhao Guangyi smiled faintly, he knew that Zhao Kuangyin would definitely send someone to spy on his whereabouts in secret, and sure enough: "Yes." Speaking of which, the royal brother has also seen it, Tao Niang. Official prostitute of the Southern Tang Dynasty. ”

Zhao Kuangyin nodded: "I've seen it." He also came to Kaifeng to dance. As he spoke, he seemed to sink into a memory, "I remember the high stage dance, and the dance was beautiful." After speaking, he didn't continue the topic of Tao Niang, but instead talked about the war with Zhao Guangyi, "Since the supply is difficult, transfer the military rations in the Jinghu area to Jinling." In addition, Cao Bin was ordered to quickly take Yuanzhou, Jiangyin and other places, so as not to fall into an embattled situation. ”

Zhao Guangyi said yes, paused and said: "This time I came back, first, to report the situation on the front line to the imperial brother, and secondly, the affairs of Kaifeng Mansion may not have been taken care of for a long time, but I am afraid that the official business will pile up, and I will not be able to withdraw and continue to go to Jinling to supervise the army." It's better for the royal brother to send someone else over. ”

Zhao Kuangyin squinted his eyes and smiled: "Changing the prison army halfway is detrimental to morale. What's more, Brother Xian cooperated seamlessly with Cao Bin this time, and captured Quarry Rock in one fell swoop and approached Jinling. Therefore, it is better not to change, if the official affairs of Kaifeng Mansion are piled up, you can deal with it for a while, or send someone to temporarily replace the affairs of Kaifeng Mansion, which is an expedient measure. ”

Zhao Guangyi did not refute, only promised in a deep voice. Don't respond yet, see the situation before deciding.

The concubines in the palace of the King of Jin had already heard the news of Zhao Guangyi's return, and also heard that she had brought back a woman. Li Yue's heart chuckled. Since she moved into the newly built Jin Palace, she knew that Zhao Guangyi had left a small courtyard next to her study, with a small bridge and flowing water in the south of the Yangtze River. It's locked on weekdays. It seems that now, the lock should be opened.

In the afternoon, the attendant came in and told Li Yue'e: "The King of Jin has walked to the area of Mashi Street, and it is estimated that there will be one more stick of incense." Madame, please prepare. ”

Li Yue'e nodded: "Got it." Then he went and ordered the other concubines to be informed.

Zhao Guangyi and Xiao Tao were walking in the street market in Kaifeng in a carriage, the curtain of the carriage was raised, and Zhao Guangyi asked casually: "Do you remember the horse market?" Once upon a time, you've been here. ”

Xiao Tao didn't raise her eyes, but said lightly: "I forgot." "The air solidifies again.

After a while, the carriage passed through the two archways, and arrived at the main gate of the Jin Palace, Zhao Guangyi and Xiao Tao got out of the carriage, and Xiao Tao asked lightly: "Where is the side door?" I'll just go in myself. "Indulge in everything.

Zhao Guangyi didn't speak, grabbed Xiao Tao's hand, and strode in from the main entrance.

Li Yue'e and a group of concubines had been waiting in the backyard for a long time, and when she saw the maids and servants who were rushing in, she knew that Zhao Guangyi had returned, lined up on both sides of the road, bowed her head and bowed her knees and waited for Zhao Guangyi to come in.

After a while, Li Yue'e raised her eyes, and was shaken so much that she couldn't open her eyes, the tall Zhao Guangyi, standing beside her was a delicate little peach, dressed in a red wedding dress, like a Yuan couple who had just become a pro-Yuan couple. Xiao Tao is the same as she was back then, with the unique tactfulness and charm of Jiangnan women, but the eyebrows and eyes are more mature and charming.

After reading Xiao Tao, Li Yue'e turned her eyes to look at Zhao Guangyi again, her lips pursed, her angular face, and the corners of her eyebrows and eyes were a little tired after this battle, but his whole face was glowing with a brilliance that could not be concealed, which she had never seen in the years she had been married to him. Even the depths of the eyes are intoxicating softness.

Li Yue'e was a little helpless, a little sad, but also a little relieved. After everyone saluted, Zhao Guangyi said to everyone: "This is Mrs. Tao." A few concubines looked at each other, looking at the little peach in red and wondering. This woman doesn't look young anymore.

Li Yue'e had stepped forward and held Xiao Tao's hand tightly: "Taoyi, do you remember me?" After speaking, his eyes were a little red, "The last time we separated, when I said goodbye, I taught you how to cut paper, and you taught me to dance." ”

Xiao Tao's heart is sour, Li Yue's status in the mansion is clear at a glance, and she is at the forefront of the concubines. However, with her intentions for Zhao Guangyi, it is also appropriate to stand at the forefront. Xiao Tao hooked her lips and smiled: "Yue'e, we really met again." ”

Li Yue'e turned to Zhao Guangyi and said, "King Jin doesn't have to worry about everything, I have already settled down in Taoyi's residence." The Wangjiang Building next to the study. ”

Zhao Guangyi nodded: "It's fine." After speaking, he waved his hand, "Let's go back and rest." "Walk towards the study.

Li Yue'e took Xiao Tao and walked towards Wangjiang Tower. Xiao Tao looked at Li Yue, who was slightly blessed, and asked, "Are you okay all these years?" ”

Li Yue's face lost the brilliance of Fang Cai, and there was a little hollowness in her eyes: "Forget it." As he spoke, he brought Xiao Tao into Wangjiang Tower. This is a ** courtyard, which is completely different from the architectural style outside, with white walls and gray tiles, small bridges and flowing water, and peach trees and willow trees planted everywhere, but they have not yet bloomed. Li Yue'e looked at Xiao Tao and said, "Since this mansion was built, he has kept this courtyard." Now you're finally here. ”

Li Yue's expression was faint, not sad or happy. Xiao Tao looked at her and asked in a trance: "Don't you mind?" ”

Li Yue'e looked at Xiao Tao carefully, smiling lonely but also calmly: "It's been almost twenty years, even if you mind, you will be relieved." Besides, what do you mind, what he likes, I like too, and what he loves, I will also love. When he is happy, I can be happy. As he spoke, he patted Xiao Tao's hand, "Rest first." As he spoke, he turned around and went out and ordered his subordinates to take care of it.

Xiao Tao walked into the main house facing south, and the room was also arranged in Jiangnan style. Sitting on the carved bed, Xiao Tao leaned against the edge of the bed with branches and leaves, and closed her eyes. Heart, so tired.

I don't know how long it took, Xiao Tao opened her eyes, but found that she didn't know when she had fallen asleep in bed. At this time, it was also dark, and the house was lit with candles, and the light was shining. Xiao Tao hurriedly got up and took off the wedding dress on her body and changed into a blue dress.

As soon as it was replaced, the door was pushed open. Zhao Guangyi, who was dressed in a purple robe, walked in, looked at Xiao Tao and didn't speak, and sat straight on the chair at the table. Xiao Tao didn't speak, sat down in front of the dresser, put the hair that was messed up when changing clothes just now, and traced her eyebrows in the mirror.

Zhao Guangyi walked to Xiao Tao's side, reached out and stroked Xiao Tao's back, and then slid to his neck, his voice was slightly trembling and dry: "Tao Yi." I've been waiting for this day for a long time. ”

Xiao Tao's hand trembled, and a piece of his eyebrows was drawn, and he hurriedly reached out to wipe it off, and picked up the charcoal pen again, but he couldn't draw anything. Zhao Guangyi took the pen, lifted Xiao Tao's face vigorously, and traced it carefully.