Coming back from the palace, Chu Xizhi led Xiao Xiwei to the Luguo Mansion, and before leaving, he specially sent a doctor from the Tai Hospital to accompany him. Xiao Xiwei originally thought that Lu Haichuan's so-called serious illness had the meaning of making a big fuss, but he didn't want to, Lu Haichuan, who was lying on the bed, had a pale face, more breath and less breath, and the Duchess of Lu Guo's eyes were red from crying, and even Lu Guogong's face could not hide his haggardness. The prince's party suffered repeated blows, Zheng Guogong died suddenly, Shen Guifei also lost power, and now the Lu Guogong Mansion is also in turmoil, I don't know when the emperor is unhappy and will take the Lu Guogong Mansion to operate, but at this time, the prince Lu Haichuan is inexplicably seriously ill.

Seeing that Lu Guogong was worried, Chu Xizhi relieved a few words, and ordered the imperial doctor to prescribe medicine, and then led Xiao Xiwei to leave.

"It's a pity, I always feel that the prince of Lu Guogong is sick because of his strange illness?" On the carriage back, Xiao Xiwei held Chu Xizhi's hand and said.

Chu Xizhi frowned, looking at Xiao Xiwei's eyes with some resentment, "Wrong." ”

Xiao Xi raised his eyebrows slightly, looking at Chu Xizhi for some reason.

"It's a pity." Chu Xizhi pursed the corners of his lips, held Xiao Xiwei's hand and added a little strength, "Didn't you say that you called me 'husband'." ”

Xiao Xi couldn't help but smile slightly, his face was a little crimson, "I'll tell you seriously, how did you get here." ”

"That's just the way it was for me." Chu Xizhi stared at Xiao Xi and said seriously with a slight face.

Xiao Xiwei's face couldn't help but turn a little redder again, and he couldn't help but raise his hand and push Chu Xiyi, "Don't make trouble." ”

Chu Xizhi finally put away the smile on his face, he leaned back on the cushion on the carriage, raised his eyebrows lightly and said, "It's indeed a little strange." ”

Lu Haichuan's body is as strong as a cow, and it is indeed very strange to suddenly become sick like this. He originally had similar ideas to Xiao Xiwei, thinking that Lu Haichuan's illness was mostly pretended, after all, Lu Guogong was now on the cusp, but it was not impossible for the prince to be seriously ill and stay away from right and wrong. It's just that when I saw it for myself today, it really didn't look like it was pretending.

"It's a pity, you say, will this have anything to do with the emperor?" Xiao Xiwei looked at Chu Xizhi and said in a low voice.

Chu Xizhi raised his eyes, saw Xiao Xi looking at him with burning eyes, and couldn't help but reach out and encircle her in his arms, "Don't worry, everything is with me." ”

No matter what, he will always keep her safe.

The two returned to Yanwang's Mansion, and as soon as they stepped into the gate, Xu Rui, the housekeeper of Yanwang's Mansion, greeted them.

"Lord Wang, His Royal Highness King Qin has been waiting for you in the flower hall for a long time."

Chu Xizhi nodded, turned his face to look at Xiao Xi and said, "Wei'er, otherwise, let's go to the flower hall and have a look." ”

Xiao Xi slightly let go of the hand holding Chu Xizhi, and said with a cold expression, "No need, I'm a little tired, I want to go back and sleep for a while." ”

Since Chu Muzhi's rejection of Xichun that time, she always felt a little uncomfortable every time she saw Chu Muzhi.

How could Chu Xizhi not know Xiao Xiwei's thoughts, it's just that feelings are a matter of two people, and he can't say anything. He was about to tell the girl to take care of Xiao Xiwei, but Chu Muzhi walked towards them with a smile, followed by a person.

"Brother Huang, it's been a long time for you to enter the palace this time, and Master Du'er and I have drunk two pots of tea, and you're late."

With Chu Muzhi's words, Xiao Xiwei saw clearly that the person behind Mu Zhi was actually a monk. He is about younger than Chu Muzhi, his eyebrows and eyes are delicate and elegant, if he hadn't shaved his head and the robe on his body, he would be a beautiful son in the turbid world.

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting." Chu Xizhi smiled and waved at the two of them to apologize.

"Senior brother is serious." Du Er returned the salute, and his voice was extremely refreshing.

"Senior brother?" Xiao Xi twisted his eyebrows slightly, and looked at Chu Xizhi with some surprise.

"Imperial sister-in-law, you don't know yet! This master is the younger brother of the emperor's brother. Chu Muzhi explained with a smile.

After listening to Chu Muzhi's words, Na Du'e turned his eyes to look at Xiao Xiwei, raised his hand and made a Buddhist salute, "The little monk has seen his sister-in-law." ”

Xiao Xi raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Chu Xizhi.

When did he have a monk? Why hasn't she heard of it?

Chu Xizhi smiled, stretched out his hand to sort out the green silk that fell from Xiao Xi's forehead, and said softly, "I'll explain to you when I go back at night." Didn't you say you're tired? ”

Xiao Xi nodded slightly, knowing that Chu Xizhi still had something to discuss with Chu Muzhi and them, so he led the girl back to the house first.

I didn't want to, Chu Xizhi discussed this discussion until dark.

At this time, Xiao Xiwei was sitting in front of the couch and playing with a few girls in Hongyu Biyun, and the half-year-old Tuanzi was dozing off in front of Xiao Xiwei's heels, and when he heard the door ringing, he reluctantly opened his eyes and took a look, and saw that it was Chu Xizhi, and his half-opened eyes immediately closed again, and by the way, he changed to a more comfortable position and fell asleep.

"Are you back, have you eaten?" Seeing Chu Xizhi coming in, Xiao Xiwei put down the rope in his hand and said with a smile.

A few girls retreated with interest.

"Yes." Chu Xizhi wanted to go to Xiao Xiwei and sit down, but was blocked by the ball lying on the ground. He frowned, raised his foot and kicked the ball, "Go back to your nest!" ”

The dough that was kicked suddenly exploded, and he stood up from the ground with a 'snap', staring at Chu Xizhi with grinned teeth, and let out a low roar.

"Yo, it's not going to be against the sky!" Chu Xizhi's eyebrows were raised, and his eyes shot towards the ball fiercely.

The dumpling shook his head, then lowered his head and shook his tail, and finally reluctantly flicked his tail away.

"What are you doing with that murderous gang, it's not used to moving to the palace just now." Xiao Xi said with a smile.

"The dumplings aren't used to it, so what about you?" Without a group blocking the way, Chu Xizhi easily sat down next to Xiao Xiwei, and reached out to hold her in his arms by the way.

Xiao Xi pursed the corners of his lips slightly, "You haven't said that you have a junior brother who suddenly has an extra junior brother?" ”

Chu Xizhi smiled, reached out and picked up a strand of hair that Xiao Xi was hanging slightly from his ear and put it in his fingers to play, "It's nothing, when I was young, because of some chances, the Master of Suffering taught me martial arts, and Du Yi was a close disciple of the Master of Suffering, so he called me Senior Brother." ”

"I see." Xiao Xi responded with a faint smile, but vaguely felt that something was wrong, she subconsciously looked towards Chu Xizhi, but saw him bowing his head and playing with his hair, she couldn't see his eyes.

"Alas! But I had just been sitting for a long time, and I suddenly felt so sleepy. Chu Xi suddenly stretched and yawned.

"Then I'll have someone prepare a hot bath for you." Xiao Xiwei stood up and said.

"Good. There's Mrs. Law. Chu Xizhi grinned, and his smile was the same as before.

Xiao Xi smiled, turned around and told the girl to prepare for the heat.

Seeing Xiao Xi turn around slightly, the smile on the corner of Chu Xizhi's lips suddenly disappeared, and his eyes like ink jade suddenly floated with a little indescribable sadness, and he raised his hand to see that the palm print representing life in the palm of his left hand suddenly broke.

Senior brother, what have you done, and why did your life suddenly change?

Du Er's words suddenly sounded in his ears, Chu Xizhi hooked the corners of his lips and slowly closed his palms.

To change one's life against the sky, you must first autophagy.

Could it be that this is the price he has to pay? ‘

On the second day, as usual, I had to go back to the door.

Early in the morning, the housekeeper of Yanwang's Mansion prepared the carriage and the gifts to bring back to the door.

The Yanwang Mansion is not far from the Zhongyong Waiting Mansion, and the carriage only traveled about a pillar of incense to arrive. And Xiao Yan led Aunt Zhou to wait at the door early.

"The prince is here, and the lower official is polite."

"Father-in-law, what are you doing, if you want to salute, it should be your son-in-law who salutes you quickly!" Chu Xizhi hurriedly stretched out his hand and picked Xiao Yan up.

Xiao Yan didn't want to make any big gifts, and with Chu Xizhi's hand, he stood up, but he didn't dare to let Chu Xizhi salute him, so he hurriedly took his hand and said, "It's all a family, don't salute or not salute, come into the house!" Your grandfather and grandmother are waiting for you in the flower hall. ”

"Yes. Father-in-law please. Chu Xizhi smiled and stepped out of the way.

Taking advantage of Xiao Yan and Chu Xizhi's conversation, Xiao Xi glanced at Zhou Shumei with a slight sideways eye, and now the heavy clothes could no longer hide her bulging lower abdomen. Seeing Xiao Xiwei looking at her, Zhou Shumei pursed her lips and smiled at her friendly, Xiao Xiwei also smiled back, the two nodded tacitly, and then followed everyone into the house.

In the flower hall, the old lady and the old lady were already sitting on the top waiting for them.

The so-called monarch and minister are different, it is said that Chu Xizhi as long as he is willing to accompany Xiao Xiwei back will give Houfu Tianda face, but Chu Xizhi did not put on the shelf of the prince, but accompanied Xiao Xiwei to give a big gift to the old waiter, the old lady and Xiao Yan and served tea. "I heard Wei'er say that my grandfather likes to drink tea the most, so my son-in-law will find some Pu'er over, and I hope my grandfather likes it." Chu Xizhi smiled and pulled the gift box from his entourage and sent it respectfully. Next, he took the gifts he had selected for Lao Taijun and Xiao Yan, and even Xiao Xichun, who was standing quietly behind Lao Taijun, also had a copy.

"The prince really has a heart." Xiao Qi said with a smile, and his impression of Chu Xizhi was also a little better.

"Grandfather still call me Zimu, you call me Lord, I always feel that there is a thunder above my head to chop down." Chu Xizhi said with a smile.

Xiao Qi was stunned at first, and then laughed heartily. He has been fighting horses all his life, and what he doesn't like the most is the comings and goings of you and me in the officialdom, seeing Chu Xizhi saying so frankly, he immediately got up and patted him on the shoulder heartily, and said with a smile, "Okay!" Let's go and play chess. ”

"Then grandfather has to let me have three sons!" Chu Xizhi said with a smile.

"It's easy to say." Xiao Qile pulled Chu Xizhi away.

Xiao Yan saw that Chu Xizhi was pulled away by his father, he turned his face to look at Xiao Xi, who hesitated slightly for a long time, but didn't know how to speak. Maybe it's because I've never been close to this daughter, so I can't say the words of concern in my mouth, if only Qingwan was still there.

The old lady glanced at Xiao Yan lightly, then turned her face to look at Xiao Xi and said, "Wei'er, how is he treating you?" ”

Xiao Xi's face flushed slightly, "Grandmother, pity him...... He treated me very well. Xiao Xi lowered his eyes slightly and said in a low voice.

"That's fine." The old lady nodded with satisfaction.

Xiao Yan on the side also breathed a sigh of relief, "Wei'er, you entered the palace yesterday, what did the emperor say?" ”

In the past, he thought that the emperor intended to help Chu Xi ascend to the throne, but as things happened one after another, the emperor's actions became more and more incomprehensible, and even Xiyang gave him a marriage, he always felt that the emperor seemed to be curbing the power of Chu Xizhi and the loyal and brave waiting for the palace.

Xiao Xi raised his eyes slightly and glanced at Xiao Yan, and the admiration that was still a little bit in his eyes instantly faded cleanly.

How could she have forgotten that in her father's eyes, the most important thing was always power.

As if sensing the coldness in Xiao Xi's eyes, Xiao Yan pursed the corners of his mouth, and hurriedly opened his mouth to explain, "Wei'er, I'm worried about you." ”

"Sister." Suddenly, a voice sounded behind him.

Xiao Xiwei turned his head and saw Xiao Xiyang striding in, followed by Lin Yushi, the bride who had just married into the Houfu.