I don't know why, Sui He felt that the smile just now was so bright that it was dazzling, and it was a little difficult to open her eyes, as if a halo had been created around this girl, which made her flawless.

***

Qiu Ziyao didn't have much to take away, and most of the silver taels were distributed to the old neighbors who were living in poverty, so she simply collected a few clothes and went to the riverbank.

The breeze was blowing, the willows were hanging, and next to the riverbank, a carriage was parked, and standing next to the carriage was Sui He.

Hurriedly trotting over, Qiu Ziyao asked nervously, "What, did Childe bring Xu Ziang out?" ”

Sui He smiled, and then lifted the curtain, and the man sleeping inside was not Xu Ziang?

Looking at Xu Ziang's haggard face, Qiu Ziyao was full of self-blame and said, "It's me who dragged him down." Hey......"

"Girl, don't sigh, now that you're safe, find a place and start your life again." Sui He smiled, "I'm still a little entangled, I gave it to the girl for my son-in-law." ”

Hearing this, Qiu Ziyao hurriedly shook her head and refused: "No, you have already helped me so much, how can I still ask for your things?" And I have enough money with me now to use it. Please...... Go back and thank your son-in-law for me, I know that I can't thank him personally in this life, but I will pray for him......" Qiu Ziyao bowed deeply to Sui He, then turned around and boarded the carriage and left slowly.

Looking at Qiu Ziyao's back, Sui He had an indescribable feeling in his heart, as if he was a little lost and a little regretful. This girl like the sun should live in the sun, not walk lonely like now. When he first heard that the prince arranged himself to protect this girl, he still couldn't understand why the prince arranged it like this, but now he understands a little, and he doesn't want to see dark clouds covering the sun.

With another heavy sigh, Sui He walked away to the other side.

As the sun set, Xu Ziang slowly opened his eyes and found that he was shaking, so he couldn't help but wake up immediately, struggled to sit up, and looked around vigilantly.

"What are you villains up to? If you have the ability, you and Uncle Ben will go head-to-head......"

Hearing Xu Ziang's voice, the carriage slowly stopped, a slender hand lifted the curtain, looked at Xu Ziang, and said with a smile: "You can really sleep, you haven't woken up until now." If you don't wake up, I'll have to consider whether it's time to get you a doctor. ”

"Ziyao!?" Xu Ziang rubbed his eyes, a little incredulous, "I'm not dreaming, why are you here?" Did they arrest you too?? ”

"What are you talking about......" Reaching out and probing Xu Ziang's forehead, Qiu Ziyao smiled, "You are out of the prison now, and we are now in the carriage." ”

Hearing this, Xu Ziang took a look outside, and when he saw a green grass field outside, he couldn't help muttering: "Strange, how could they let me go?" That Ma Zhigao had an expression of wanting to kill me, impossible......" As if suddenly thinking of something, Xu Ziang's eyes widened, staring at Qiu Ziyao, and asked, "Ziyao, are you...... Shouldn't you agree to Ma Zhigao's conditions?! ”

"You can't expect me to be better, can you?" Qiu Ziyao patted Xu Ziang's head and said, "There was a noble man who saved you and gave us this carriage." There's no way to stay in my hometown, and now, I don't know where we can go. I'm sorry, but I was the one who hurt you this time. The person they want to deal with is me, and when the limelight passes, you can go back, and I'll be alone outside. ”

"Ziyao, am I such a person in your eyes?" Xu Ziang was a little impatient when he heard this, stood up, and said with an anxious face, "I am willing to endure hardships for you, as long as you can be safe and happy, I am willing to do anything for you!" If you're left wandering outside, you might as well kill me......"

Seeing that Xu Ziang was emotional, Qiu Ziyao hurriedly reassured: "I know you are angry. But now your wounds are not healed, don't move, lie down quickly......"

Lying back honestly, Xu Ziang looked at Qiu Ziyao and asked, "Ziyao, you have to remember that there is always someone in this world who will always guard you and never abandon you." ”

In this wilderness, it is still very heartwarming to hear such warm words. Qiu Ziyao smiled faintly, thinking in her heart that it was really not wrong to see the truth in adversity.

"By the way, Ziyao, where do you want to go now?"

Supporting her jaw, Qiu Ziyao also seemed a little embarrassed, shook her head and said, "I haven't thought about it yet." Do you have anything you would like to visit? ”

"It's the same everywhere I go, it's just my home. But......" Xu Ziang paused, and then proposed, "Why don't we go to the capital too." ”

"The capital?" Qiu Ziyao first thought of Jinxia. She should be living the life she wants now, isn't she happy? When she's just alone, does she think of herself? Remembering the time when I was with myself or the days of hardship or happiness? Sighing deeply, Qiu Ziyao knew that now that she and she were already people from two worlds, it was better not to see each other if it was not necessary, so as not to get her into trouble. The realization fell back on Xu Ziang, and Ziyao asked, "Why do you want to go to the capital?" ”

"Have you forgotten, are you carrying the jade pendant on your body?" Xu Ziang's eyes lit up and said, "The reason why you have your current name is because the jade pendant is engraved with the words Qiu, Zi, and Yao, and I think that thing must have something to do with your life experience." Didn't I draw the pattern on the jade pendant last time, I took that thing to ask an old gentleman, and he said, it is a totem that only officials have, which proves that you must be a child of an official family. As an official, you will definitely be able to find some clues in the capital, so there must be nothing wrong with going over there......"

"But ......"

Seeing that Qiu Ziyao was a little hesitant, Xu Ziang couldn't help asking, "What concerns do you have?" Anyway, we don't have to worry about it now, where can we go? I don't think we'll find out the mystery of your origins there. Haven't you always wanted to find your family? Let's take advantage of this opportunity and try our best. ”

Qiu Ziyao was gradually moved by what Xu Ziang said, and most importantly, she really wanted to know her life experience, so she sat back in the carriage, raised her whip, turned around, and set off towards the capital.

On this day, Baili Lan was tutoring Nangong Ran in painting, pointing him out from time to time, and in a short period of time, a portrait of a character jumped on the paper.

Lifting the painting, Nangong Ran frowned slightly, looked back at his mother, and asked, "Mother, why is the way you teach children to draw is not the same as that of the teacher?" ”

Blowing the ink on the picture, Bai Lilan smiled: "The painting method is different, and the effect is naturally different." But the things you draw in this way are quick and expressive, and much more useful than those of the old pedants. ”

Bai Lilan is very right, it used to take a small half a day to paint, but now it is only a quarter of an hour to complete, and the characters on the picture are lifelike, which is really impressive.

Nangong Ran raised his head, looked at Bai Lilan, and praised sincerely: "My mother is really smart, she is simply the second smartest person in Kyushu......"

Raising her eyebrows, Baili Lan asked, "Second?" Who's the first?? ”

"The first is of course Daddy...... Nangong Ran said confidently, "If you can govern the country so well, you can see Daddy's ability and courage." Mother, do you know that Daddy's recent implementation of land politics and law not only increases the income of food, but also reduces the burden of taxes on the people, which really benefits the people. ”

As she grew older, Baili Lan found that Nangong Ran became more and more interested in politics. This was something she never expected, so she asked: "Ran'er, you are a girl, don't you feel bored thinking about those political issues all day long?" ”

Nangong Ran shook his head honestly and said, "How can it be boring? Every national policy requires infinite wisdom to be poured into order to benefit the country and the people, and the child feels that it is a very challenging thing. ”

Bai Lilan stroked Nangong Ran's head with a smile and praised: "Since Ran'er likes it, then study it, my mother will always support you." ”

Hearing this, Nangong Ran raised her head happily and said with a smile: "More mothers." ”

At this moment, the palace maid Xiangyu quietly walked to Baili Lan's side and respectfully said, "Niangniang, the Duchess of Jin Guo asks to see you." ”

"She?" Bai Lilan slowly eased her smile and asked, "Today is not a big day, what is she going to do?" ”

"The slave doesn't know. But the Duchess of Jin seems to have come with a gift, and it seems that she should have something to ask you for. ”

Hearing this, Bai Lilan smiled, waved her hand and said, "Since you're here, you can't drive people away, can you?" Order her to come in. ”

"Yes."

After Xiangyu left, Nangong Ran looked up at Baili Lan and asked, "Mother, you don't like the Duchess of Jinguo, right?" ”

As the ice receded, Bai Lilan looked at her daughter gently and asked, "Why did Ran'er say that?" ”

"Because when you mentioned the Duchess of Jinguo, your tone was very cold, and you never had such an expression when you faced Ran'er and the two elder brothers."

Seeing that her daughter is so smart and icy, Bai Lilan is still very pleased. But at the same time, she felt a hint of guilt. The complex environment in which he is located allows children to see the evil of human nature imperceptibly, which is not conducive to the growth of a child. Thinking like this in her heart, Baili Lan asked Nangong Ran to send her back to the dormitory.

After about a cup of tea, the Duchess of Jin Kingdom twisted her waist and walked into the palace with a smile on her face.

"Oh, the courtiers haven't even come in, but they smell the wonderful fragrance of flowers, which is really refreshing. It seems that the mother's taste is still elegant, I don't know what new varieties of flowers and plants have been cultivated this time? ”