"Summer ......"

Gu Xu couldn't help but think that when he jumped into the "return to the ruins" at the end of the East China Sea and traveled through time and space, he had arrived in the future a few years later.

At that time, Great Qi had ceased to exist and was replaced by a new dynasty called "Great Xia"; Emperor Tianxing, who was invincible in the past, also died at the hands of the Great Xia Emperor with the era name "Yuan Shi".

But Gu Xu has always disliked pinning his hopes on an ethereal "fate".

Therefore, even if he happened to see a corner of the future, he still struggled and tried to hold everything firmly in his own hands.

I didn't spend too much thought to figure out who this "Yuan Shi Emperor" was, nor did I think about the year in which the Great Qi Dynasty would fall.

However, today, when he heard the name "Xia" from Zhao Yan's mouth, he deeply felt that there may be many tributaries in the long river of fate, but there will always be times when different paths will end up together.

Seeing that Gu Xu didn't speak for a long time, Zhao Yan smiled lightly again: "What's wrong?" Don't you think it's a bad name? Why don't I help you think of another one? ”

"No," Gu Xu shook his head, "Xia Wei Zhu Ming." Ancient Shuyun: 'Zhu Ming is prosperous and long, and it is applied to all things. It's a good name. ”（1）

…………

The two returned to the palace in the evening.

At this time, Zhao Changying had just woken up.

He was walking slowly along the winding promenade, accompanied by several attendants.

Zhao Yan saw that compared with before the retreat in the secret room, her father's figure was much thinner, and his complexion was no longer as ruddy as before, but looked a little haggard.

In his eyes, there was also a little less lion-like majesty, and he became tired and worried, like an ordinary old man who had been weathered.

"Father." Zhao Yan called softly.

Hearing her voice, Zhao Changying immediately turned her head, her eyes first swept over her daughter, and then looked at Gu Xu beside her, and the hands of the two of them interlocked.

"Gu Xiao...... The emperor has finally decided to be my son-in-law? A smile of relief appeared on his face.

Zhao Changying knows her daughter's perverse temper very well.

In his opinion, it is a thing worth celebrating that his daughter finally found a man to marry normally, instead of being alone for the rest of her life, or mixing with women all her life.

"Yes, Uncle Zhao," Gu Xu nodded and said politely, "Ling Ai just agreed to my marriage proposal. When my foundation was first laid, I came to the north to be hired. ”

Now Zhao Changying's identity is special, and Gu Xu is no longer the weak monk who needs to rely on Da Yan's protection.

The old titles such as "Grandpa Guo", "King", and "Senior" are no longer applicable.

Gu Xu thought for a moment, and simply put aside the messy officialdom title and regarded himself as a son-in-law.

And his "uncle" made Zhao Changying quite useful.

When he was lying on the bed just now, Zhao Changying had already seen Luo Chuan's deferential attitude towards Gu Xu - the Ziwei Emperor in Luo Chuan's mouth was polite in front of him at the moment, calling himself a junior, which made him a little fluttery.

After some polite words, Gu Xu asked about Zhao Changying's physical condition.

"Uncle Zhao, this set of spells I used to treat you has only been used twice before this, and it is not yet mature. If you have any recent discomfort, be sure to let me know in time. ”

Hearing Gu Xu's words, Zhao Changying immediately stretched to the ground, and said sincerely: "Zhao is grateful for the emperor's life-saving grace today. This old life will be the emperor's in the future. As long as the emperor needs it, even if he goes up the sword mountain and goes down to the sea of fire, he will not hesitate. ”

Gu Xu stepped forward and helped Zhao Changying up: "Uncle Zhao is too outward. You are Yan'er's father, and you are my family. It is only natural for family members to help each other. Why do you say these things? ”

Zhao Changying looked at Gu Xu's young and handsome face-

The appearance of this young man, who was neither humble nor arrogant at the end of the year, coincided with the lack of arrogance and impatience at this time, which made him feel a lot of emotion in his heart.

"You deserve to be able to do great things!" He patted Gu Xu on the shoulder and praised in the tone of his father-in-law, "Yan'er's vision is stronger than her mother's. ”

Zhao Yan next to her raised her chin slightly.

's father praised Gu Xu, and she seemed to be honored.

After that, Zhao Yan claimed that she wanted to talk to her father alone, so she instructed her personal maid Qiu Yan to take Gu Xu to the room to rest.

Gu Xu followed Qiu Yan absentmindedly, silently thinking about the tough battle to be fought in a few days.

"Master Gu, the room has arrived!"

After a moment, Qiu Yan stopped and saluted him.

At this time, Qiu Yan already understood that the young man in front of her would soon become her male host. Therefore, she behaved respectfully and well-behaved in front of Gu Xu, hoping to leave a good impression on him.

Hearing her voice, Gu Xu's thoughts finally returned to reality.

Then he found that in front of him was not the room from the previous time, but a room with a crimson curtain on the window and a faint incense in the air.

Gu Xu knew that this room was Zhao Yan's boudoir.

Last time he was in this room, he saw Zhao Yan wearing a blood-colored long dress, dancing a sword dance like thunder and a river and sea in the dim candlelight; I also saw her slightly drunk, leaning softly on his shoulder, and the moonlight fell on her face like flowing silver.

"How did you bring me here?" He frowned slightly.

"This is the king's order," Qiu Yan immediately lowered her head and said, "She also asked me to wait for Lord Gu to change clothes and bathe." If Master Gu has other needs—"

"—I don't have to." Gu Xu waved his hand.

This time, the two have confirmed their marriage.

Gu Xu didn't hesitate, took off his shoes, crossed the threshold, and walked into the house generously - anyway, Zhao Yan's boudoir will also be his bedroom in the future.

Then he sat cross-legged on the bamboo mat next to the bed, took the pill, closed his eyes, and began to meditate and cultivate.

The sun sets and the moon rises.

The moonlight and candle flame complemented each other, coating his whole person with a dreamlike halo.

I don't know how long it took, but the sound of rushing water sounded behind him.

In the middle was the light humming of a woman—an unknown northern song, like the song of a warbler, lingering among the houses.

Gu Xu finished his practice and turned his head.

The candlelight casts the silhouette of a woman Miaoman on a screen behind him, like a shadow puppet play.

Through the screen, he couldn't see her.

But she could be seen loosening her belt, taking off her clothes, unbuttoning her belly pocket, and then lazily lying in the tub. Every movement is as graceful and graceful as a dance.

"Lang Jun," she seemed to notice Gu Xu's gaze, she turned her head and said in a crisp and soft voice, "The water in this bathtub is a little hot, can you mix some cold water for the concubine?" ”

Gu Xu knew that Zhao Yan, who was the "body of the flame spirit", was not afraid of, and even enjoyed the boiling water.

This cunning woman must be teasing herself again in a different way.

How could a smart person like him be easily fooled?

"Gu Lang—"

Zhao Yan shouted softly, with a hint of a long tail note, like a warm spring breeze.

"No problem, I'll do it."

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Exegesis:

(1) In ancient times, Xia was called "Zhu Ming". "Erya Shitian": "Xia is Zhu Ming", note: "The qi is red and bright." "Hanshu Lile Zhi": "Zhu Ming is prosperous and long, and he is permeated with all things. It means that in summer, everything grows luxuriantly and stretches freely.

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