Xue Qian, the second miss of the Xue family.

That is, the sister of the Empress Zhaolie who was buried in the fire of the imperial city.

How wonderful is it for the world to be like this?

I just felt that my heart was flooded with all kinds of tastes, and I didn't know whether it was bitter or sweet for a while, but many dusty memories of the past surfaced in front of me at this moment.

I remember that every summer day, my father would ask my mother to take me to this small building in the middle of the lake to escape the heat and rest, and he, because he had too many official duties to deal with, still lived in the main house of the Yan family, but he would have people bring me ice trays and my favorite orange cheese every day.

Every evening, when he had finished his day's work, he would come here and eat ice with me, or lie on this windowsill and throw fish food into the water, watching the fish in the lake scramble for food; Sometimes, he would lift me high on his shoulders and carry me around the yard, the cool breeze blowing, the wicker brushing my face, and my screams and happy laughter would spread far and far in the lake.

At this time, my mother would stand under the eaves and watch me quietly.

The willows are still around, and the tender green willows brush the corners of her mouth, and the shallow smile is as beautiful as a dream.

She was always very quiet, and she rarely participated in my father's play, and the impression of her was so faint, as if other people's happiness had nothing to do with her.

But she stood under the eaves, smiling and watching me and my father play, almost the warmest memory of my life.

But why did it change later?

Why was she expelled from the Yan family and moved to Xishan?

Why did my father change his mind and marry Xue Qian in the end?

What happened between him and her?

Liu Qinghan suddenly said, "Are you okay?" ”

I was stunned and woke up from my contemplation, only to realize that I had been looking out the window at the sparkling lake, and I didn't know how long.

I said softly, "It's okay, I'm just a little worried about Yuan Xiu." ”

Why did Xue Qian take him away alone, was she going to do anything to him? Even if his relationship with Yao Lao is hidden from the whole world, he can't hide it from his own family, so Xue Qian is his aunt.

However, I also know very well that compared to the general trend of the world, the blood of the closest relatives is nothing.

I still remember the bloody scene in the imperial city at the beginning, and Xue Qian-I know what she lived for in this life, it was for my father, even if it was my father's unfulfilled wish, she had gritted her teeth all these years, and she must help him complete it-this woman was hateful, pitiful, and somewhat respectable.

Therefore, once Pei Yuanxiu is opposed to what she is going to do, I don't think that little bit of blood will have anything to do with it.

Liu Qinghan was silent for a while, and said softly: "You don't have to worry too much. ”

“……”

"At least, I didn't think the men were rough when they took him."

“……”

"Actually, I think what you should be worried about is your younger brother, the head of the Yan family."

"......" my eyelashes twitched slightly: "Why?" ”

"He's too deep."

I couldn't help but smile faintly: "yes." ”

Liu Qinghan said: "The message from the falcon he received yesterday must be extraordinary. Otherwise, he wouldn't have suddenly changed his mind and left us all behind. ”

I was silent for a moment and let out a soft "um".

He was right.

I also thought of this before, although Yan Qingchen tried not to disobey his mother, but he would not do anything less, and he wanted to drive Pei Yuanxiu and Liu Qinghan away in the lobby yesterday, it was not a momentary anger, it was obviously the result of many considerations. At least one point, when we entered Sichuan, it seemed that we were going deep into the tiger's den, but we may not be prepared at all, for example, when we came over this time, I knew that Pei Yuanxiu and Yao Lao and others had made an agreement to pass a message to them every ten days, and if there was no message back for more than fifteen days, Jiangnan would have to make a certain reaction.

I believe that Liu Qinghan and they will have the same arrangement.

Therefore, Xue Qian insisted on locking us up this time, on the surface, it looked very majestic, but in fact, she committed a big taboo, the court did not have to Liu Qinghan Wen Fengxi, without Pei Yuanxiu, Jiangnan also has Yao Lao and the Han sisters in charge, this has no direct benefit to Xichuan, but on the contrary, Xichuan will offend the court and Jiangnan at the same time.

In this way, Nishikawa has shifted from the safest situation to the target of public criticism.

Yan Qingchen has always been a very sober person, but this time, he also changed his words and put us under house arrest.

One qiē was changed after he received that message.

What is that message, does it have so much to do with us people leaving or staying?

I thought for a long time without saying a word, Liu Qinghan didn't speak, and it was quiet for a while, only the moonlight was reflected in my eyes, flowing gracefully.

I don't know what about him who is separated by a wall from me?

I don't know how long it took before he said softly: "Go to bed early, you still have injuries on your body, you should rest more." ”

I couldn't help but be stunned.

It was a simple word, but it came out of his mouth.

How long have I not heard him speak like this, without any purpose, without any utilitarianism, just such a faint concern, how long have I not gotten it?

My throat was choked, my voice was a little hoarse, and I could only say simply, "Hmm." ”

"After all," his voice was full of apprehension, "it must not be an easy task. ”

With that, I heard the sound of the window closing next door, followed by a sound of footsteps, and slowly walked away.

I closed the window and turned around and walked back to my bed.

He was right, after all, what that message brought was not a simple matter, and there was one thing he hadn't said yet, but I believe he must have understood that since Yan Qingchen had left us behind because of that message, he would definitely come to us soon.

Sure enough, the next day, Yan Qingchen arrived at Xiaozhu in the middle of the lake.

When I reached the door, he was already sitting at the stone table in the courtyard. The scenery there is very good, the willow leaves are fluttering, the flowers are splendid, and he is dressed in white, with emerald green embroidery on the corners and belt, which makes his skin more and more white as snow, like a beautiful son in the turbid world.

Unfortunately, in a wheelchair.

Sitting next to the stone table was Xue Muhua.

I was a little surprised.

Yan Qingchen came to us, it must be because of that message, why did he bring Xue Muhua too?

Just thinking about it, I had already led Li'er out of the house, when I heard the sound of the door opening next to me, and when I turned my head, Liu Qinghan also walked out of the room.

Except for his pale face, he was in good spirits, and he only nodded at me with a complicated expression.

Some attendants came to us and said, "Two, the head of the family invites you two to come to the courtyard for a while." ”

We looked at each other, didn't say anything, and walked over to that side. Yan Qingchen's eyes kept looking at me, and when I walked in front of him, he still looked up at me without blinking, and said gently: "Sister, does the injury still hurt?" ”

Originally, I didn't feel anything, but when he asked me like this, I felt my back go numb.

After a while, he reluctantly said, "It's okay." ”

"That's good."

He smiled happily, and with a wave of his hand, someone had already brought me a chair with soft cushions: "Sister sit." ”

I looked at him expressionlessly and said, "What about Pei Yuanxiu?" ”

His face showed a faint chill, and he smiled: "You're worried about him? ”

"Where was he taken? Why didn't you stay with me? ”

"He's fine."

Yan Qingchen said coldly: "Sister, if you want to worry about him, you are worried too much." After speaking, he waved his hand towards the chair again, it seemed that he didn't plan to continue this topic, but I also got the answer I wanted, Pei Yuanxiu was indeed taken away by Xue Qian, not him, but no matter what, he is still safe at the moment, so I don't have to worry too much.

Thinking about it like this, I was finally relieved, so I sat down and held Li'er, who had been careful not to speak, in my arms. Liu Qinghan also sat next to me, he looked down at Li'er, Li'er also looked at him with wide eyes, for a while, he smiled and stretched a finger to Li'er's hand, Li'er grinned, hurriedly reached out to grab his finger, and his expression relaxed a lot.

Yan Qingchen looked at this scene, and said with a cold smile in his eyes: "Lord Liu, you can still get used to it." ”

Liu Qinghan turned around and returned with the same smile: "Xichuan's hospitality is not interesting. ”

"It seems that Lord Liu is quite satisfied."

"It's just like a meal."

……

Well, I also know that the two of them can't get along peacefully.

Thinking of this, I simply turned my head to look at Xue Muhua, she had been sitting opposite, but I didn't know why, that pretty face was pale, the corners of her eyes were a little red, and she looked very haggard.

Is something wrong?

I couldn't help but ask, she raised her head and looked at me, as if she didn't know how to speak, she was speechless for a while, but Yan Qingchen next to her said: "Actually, this time I asked my sister to go back to Xichuan, and it is also related to them." ”

"They? What do you mean? ”

"Originally, the first day of June was the wedding date for her and Brother Pei."

"Huh?!"

I was stunned, and I couldn't react for a while.

She, and Pei Yuanfeng's marriage?

Although I was in Jiangnan before, I already knew that the two of them were getting along, but when it came to the wedding date, I still seemed to feel a little abrupt, and I waited for a long time before repeating: "Wedding date? ”

"Yes."

"You're getting married?"

Xue Muhua nodded lightly.

I seemed to be a little confused, looked at her, looked at Yan Qingchen again, and then silently calculated in my heart: "Then, time is running out, how can Pei Yuanfeng he-"

"Yes, he's not in Chengdu."

"And where is he?"

"Nian Baoyuze."

"Nian Baoyu?!"

Before I could react, Liu Qinghan, who had been silent next to me, had already opened his mouth, with a look of shock on his face.

I was puzzled and looked at him suspiciously: "What's wrong?" ”

He also looked at me, but he didn't speak, but Yan Qingchen smiled faintly: "Although Lord Liu is in Jiangnan, he seems to be quite concerned about the war in the northwest." ”

Liu Qinghan said solemnly: "Eat the king's luck, bear the king's worries." ”

Yan Qingchen sneered, with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

I asked, "What the hell is going on?" ”

This time, it was Xue Muhua who answered me, she frowned, and her expression was full of anxiety: "It's for the stability of the border." About three years ago, the Eastern Chahe Department had been harassing the northern region of Xichuan, and it was only a small-scale invasion before, but over the past year, they have become more and more bold, and those cavalry have burned and looted on the border. ”

I see.

No wonder I went to Sichuan for so long this time, and I didn't see Pei Yuanfeng, it turned out that he went to war.

I glanced at Liu Qinghan again, and I understood why his reaction was so big just now. The Eastern Chahe Department was harassed in the Hehuang area before, and was defeated by the Hu general Tu Shuhan and expelled from the border, which happened to be about three years ago.

In this way, after the cavalry of the Eastern Chahe Division was defeated, they were not reconciled and turned south to disturb Xichuan.

At this time, my heart suddenly trembled, he went to the battlefield, and the message that day was transmitted back by falcon, which is commonly used in battlefield communication. Could it be that that message was sent back by Pei Yuanfeng from Nian Baoyu?

Could it be that something happened to him at the border?

I hurriedly asked, "What's wrong with him?" ”