Chapter 264: The Eve of the Big Wedding
In Dugu Qiyun's future recollection, the most profound thing is Qi Yingying's smile at this moment. They grew up together, and he had seen her smile a lot, but at this moment, like a ray of sunshine, shot into his heart, and there was a faint tingling. He wanted to grab something, but he didn't know what it was.
Her eyes are so firm at the moment, and she is so longing, she is like a happy bird, she should belong to the sky. After becoming the queen, she will be in the cage, but for herself, maybe for her family, she still has no hesitation.
He felt that he was fortunate to agree to her request, so that he would have a little less regret and helplessness in his future life.
Qi Yingying's attitude was very firm, and it was not easy for Su Tang'an and Gu Tingjun to refuse, so she arranged for the four of them to change into regular clothes and sneak out of the palace.
The four of them, if they are ordinary men and women, wander outside the palace, ask new and interesting things when they see them, and talk to interesting people when they meet them. Don't worry about identity, no pressure, forget all your worries and sorrows, and enjoy the moment lightly and freely.
When night fell, Qi Yingying took the other three people to a small restaurant, which looked very simple, even a little simple, but it was very clean, it just didn't look like a place where a young lady came back.
"Uncle Qin, Mother Qin. Qi Yingying called cordially.
A middle-aged couple came out, their faces were very happy, they didn't seem to be able to speak, and they were communicating with Qi Yingying with gestures. Qi Yingying said a few words to them, and then asked the three of them to sit down.
"The food here is delicious, so sit down too. Qi Yingying said, "I just told them that I brought my fiancΓ© and good friends here, and they are very happy for me!"
"How did you know about this?" asked Su Tang'an, "How did you know them?"
Qi Yingying smiled slightly and said: "When I was thirteen or fourteen years old, I often quarreled with my father, and one day I ran away from home in anger, but I had no money on me, I was hard-tempered, and I didn't go back hungry. My father wanted to teach me a lesson, but he didn't send anyone to take me back. I didn't eat for two days, and finally passed out at their door, and they saved me. Eventually, my father relented and took me back, but I would occasionally come back to see them. They originally had a son, but they died at the border a few years ago, and now they are dependent on each other. β
She glanced at Dugu Qiyun and said, "I envy the affection between them. β
Dugu Qiyun did not speak.
"Do you know why I was so unwavering in my support for you in the first place, even if you hadn't promised to marry me as queen at that time, I would have stood behind you. Qi Yingying said, "Because at that time, you didn't want to fight with the surrounding countries, although you seem to be unruly and sometimes unreasonable, but I know that you want the people of Yuguo to be rich and happy more than to expand your territory and complete immortal feats." You will be a good emperor, I believe in you, and I also believe that in the future, there will be no more people who will die because of the war like the son of Qin Bo and Qin's mother. β
"I promise you. Dugu Qiyun was silent for a moment and said, "I will strive to be a good emperor, so that the people can be rich and healthy, so that you can become a proud queen." β
Qi Yingying hooked the corners of her mouth and said: "I'm afraid this is the best love word you have ever said to me, I will not care about you if you want to deal with the princess of the Zhou Dynasty, I know that it is also for the sake of the society, for the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and in order to really avoid war." But not as a woman, but as a queen. β
She glanced at Qin Bo and Qin's mother, who were busy taking care of each other in the kitchen, and sighed: "One day, we can rely on each other so much and depend on each other for our lives." β
Gu Tingjun held Su Tang'an's hand and said: "Time is a very magical thing, as long as you grasp the time, there will be a bond that cannot be cut, and in the end, it will be a mutual support until you are old." β
After a while, Qin Bo Qin's mother had already served a few good dishes, and the taste was naturally not as good as the imperial chef in the palace, but it was rare to have this homely warmth.
After eating, the night outside had completely sunk. Qi Yingying didn't want to go back, so she dragged a few people to the river to set off fireworks.
Brilliant fireworks bloomed in the air, Qi Yingying sighed: "It's so beautiful! Although fireworks are short-lived, as long as they are fragrant in an instant, they can make people amazing, admire, and remember in a short time, I think its life, compared to the long but bleak years, has been very meaningful." β
Su Cheng'an glanced at Qi Yingying sideways, only to feel that her speech was a little ominous, and she was a little uneasy in her heart, but she didn't know how to speak, maybe she was just too careful.
"You know, I really envy you. Qi Yingying looked at the fireworks in the sky and said, "I know that Your Majesty has you in his heart, and I'm not sure if he has me in his heart." But what I envy the most is that you have Gu Tingjun by your side, he regards you as more important than his own life, and the two of you only have each other in their eyes, as if they have melted into each other's lives. Although you don't remember anything, you can't fool anyone, and the bond between you has transcended everything. β
"It's okay between you and Dugu Qiyun. Su Juan said.
"Perhaps. Qi Yingying smiled, "I will try to make our relationship develop in that direction." β
The sky was a dark black blue, and a crescent moon hung over it.
Gu Tingjun and Dugu Qiyun stood side by side, the night breeze blowing their clothes, and the two of them were thinking more about tomorrow than their children.
It is up to people to plan things, and it is up to heaven to make things happen. The arrangement has been arranged, and everything depends on the will of God!
"I'm going to get married tomorrow, don't you have anything to say to me?" Dugu Qiyun didn't know when, walked to Su Tang'an's side, and asked in a low voice.
Su Tang'an was slightly stunned and said, "I wish you all a long time." β
"That's all?" Dugu Qiyun asked.
"What else do you want me to say?" asked Su Tang'an.
"If it weren't for Gu Tingjun, would it be possible between you and me?" Dugu Qiyun asked.
"What's the point of asking these now?" asked Su Tang'an, puzzled.
"I don't know, I don't know if it makes sense. Dugu Qiyun thought for a while and said, "I just want to know a result. β
"If there is no Gu Tingjun...... I do not know. "If it weren't for him, maybe I would have liked you if I had met you earlier." β
"I know. Dugu Qiyun said, "But fortunately, you didn't like me." You are different from Yingying, you will not sacrifice for me, and I will not give up for you, so we are destined to be inseparable. However, I still hope that you and Gu Tingjun can be happy, even if I feel that this man is not worthy of you. If one day he fails you, remember, I am here, my summer palace, for you. β
"Thanks, I hope it won't be useful sometimes. Su Juan smiled faintly.
Happy times are always short-lived, and if the fireworks are ordinary, they always return to darkness after the sparkle.
The relaxed and enjoyable night for the four of them was over. Qi Yingying once thought that this might be the last time the four of them got together, but no one expected that she would be right by her.
Although it was short, there was always a light memory in my mind.
Similarly, there was also the Sun family who had uneasiness and anxiety on this night.
Sun Pingying had high hopes for Mo Wenyao, hoping that his medicine could help them, at least help her control the situation in the capital, but now that Baiwen Cao has not been obtained, even Mo Wenyao has disappeared. Although this road is completely blocked, there are still many ways ahead for them.
One-third of the soldiers and horses in the capital obey the orders of the Sun family, and they will be ambushed around the wedding ceremony tomorrow, as long as they can kill Dugu Qiyun and control the hundred officials in the capital, coupled with the echo of the northern and southern armies, it is enough to confront the army that obeys Dugu Qiyun. As long as the time comes, a new monarch can be elected to succeed to the throne, and the rest of the people will not worry about slowly cleaning up, so tomorrow is the key to the key, except for Dugu Qiyun in this move!
And except for Dugu Qiyun, this matter should have been implemented when he planned everything at the beginning, and it shouldn't have been delayed for so long, so that he had a chance to breathe.
However, everything has been properly deployed, but Sun Pingying still feels a little uneasy in her heart.
This uneasiness comes from the south.
She has already made contact with Xuanyuan Hou, although Xuanyuan Hou stopped Da Zhou from sending troops to the south, but the news she got yesterday is that an army is already approaching, which should be the agreement reached between Dugu Qiyun and Gu Tingjun. And the news from the north is not so pleasant, and there is a big gap with the result of the previous discussion, it should be that Dugu Qiyun sent someone to negotiate with them.
The Sun family of the army outside interfered a lot, and they could only rely on the remnants left by the eldest prince, and their only reliance was the 30,000 horses in the capital. If it fails tomorrow, the entire Sun family will fall into hell and will not be able to turn over.
And at this juncture, there is no room to stop. Tomorrow's plans are imperative!
Although the movement of people from all sides made the calm of the capital imply a faint uneasiness, the dawn of the eighth day of August still came.
Su Tang'an and Gu Tingjun got up early, but they didn't rush out of the house.
Gu Tingjun has been listening to the news from the spies, and the Sun family really didn't stop, it seems that a tough encounter today is essential. It's just that the Sun family has already penetrated into the net of heaven and earth arranged by Dugu Qiyun, and now it is just a battle of trapped beasts.