In the afternoon, when Gu Wanyin cleaned up Zhou Ruijing's clothes, she told Zhou Ruiming's situation. Zhou Ruijing pondered for a moment, and then decided to go over and have a look.

Zhou Ruiming's situation today is much better than yesterday, but his expression is still a little depressed. When I saw Zhou Ruijing, I was very surprised, and a smile appeared on my face: "Big brother is here." ”

"I heard you're sick? How do you feel today? Zhou Ruijing sat in front of the bed casually, and saw a book at his bedside, so he picked it up and glanced at it, it was "Dream Creek Pen Talk".

Zhou Ruiming smiled, but his smile was a little bitter: "That's it, besides, it doesn't matter if I live or die." It's hard to think about me, big brother. ”

Zhou Ruijing listened to his tone very decadently, and frowned slightly. Said quietly: "Why is it not important? You are the eldest son of the second concubine of the Zhou family, or an official of the imperial court, how can it not matter? Now that the imperial court is employing people, you should quickly take care of your body and go to the yamen. ”

Zhou Ruiming's smile was even more bitter: "It's just an idle job, it's the same whether you go or not." This sentence is even more decadent and depressing than the previous one.

"The court does not raise idlers." Zhou Ruijing said lightly, and glanced at Zhou Ruiming with some sternness: "As long as it's gold, it will always shine." What if it's an idle job? If you are so decadent, you will not be promoted. ”

"I'm not like a big brother, I can't be literate, I can't be martial ......" Although Zhou Ruiming was a little shocked, he was still subconsciously arrogant. I don't think Zhou Ruijing has the ability. Since he was a child, Zhou Ruijing has been better than him everywhere, and he can't compare no matter how hard he tries. Over time, he gave up completely, and could only hide in the shadows and secretly envy what his eldest brother did. When others talk about the Zhou family, they only know that there is a king of Zhennan and a prince of Zhennan. But I didn't know that the Zhou family still had Zhou Ruiming.

"When I was a child, we learned martial arts together. The master who taught martial arts didn't say that you were bad. As for learning, we were taught by the same teacher. This is not Zhou Ruijing's deliberate words to comfort Zhou Ruiming, this is indeed the truth.

Zhou Ruiming sighed: "But big brother, you can lead the troops to fight, but I can only stay at home." When you have made great achievements. I only know how to be comfortable and enjoyable-" Originally, he was going to join the army with Zhou Ruijing, but the second wife was extremely obstructed, afraid that he would never return. Outcome. The eldest brother is famous all over the world, but he can only rely on his family power to find an idle position. Receive a monthly salary, and do nothing every day.

"Everybody's going to take a different path." Zhou Ruijing's words were said after thinking about it for a long time. For the rest, he didn't say anything more. After all, these things still depend on personal comprehension.

Zhou Ruiming nodded.

The room fell silent, and gradually the atmosphere became a little colder.

Zhou Ruiming suddenly remembered something, hesitated for a moment and gritted his teeth and said, "Big brother." I want to get out of the marriage. ”

Zhou Ruijing raised his eyebrows in surprise: "Divorce? Why? "The two families have already made a marriage contract, and even the dowry has been sent, why does Zhou Ruiming suddenly want to withdraw from the marriage?

"My mother, I don't seem to like Miss Gu San;." Zhou Ruiming hesitated for a moment before slowly explaining the reason.

"Just for this?" Zhou Ruijing's raised eyebrows did not fall for a long time. "Or is it the second aunt's idea to get out of the marriage?"

Zhou Ruiming shook his head: "My mother didn't say that she wanted to divorce the marriage, but I think ...... Since my mother doesn't like it, Gu San's girl may not be able to live happily if she marries. I don't have any skills, so why should I miss the other party's life? He understands the second wife's character, after Gu Yingyin got married. It's bound to be difficult at every turn. Rather than that, it is better to get married.

Zhou Ruijing vaguely guessed what Zhou Ruiming was thinking, frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "If you withdraw from the marriage, Miss Gu San's reputation is not good." And. You've had that kind of thing happen to you-"The most important thing is, if you withdraw from the marriage, will Gu Wanyin feel embarrassed?" At that time, the relationship between the two families is bound to be awkward. Although Gu Yingyin is just a concubine, she is also an innocent daughter in the end.

Thinking of Gu Yingyin's embarrassment of Gu Wanyin everywhere, Zhou Ruijing's brows furrowed slightly, and then he unfolded again: "Miss Gu San, you may not suffer a loss." "That kind of xingzi, maybe the second wife who is unlucky in the end may not be.

Zhou Ruiming didn't expect Zhou Ruijing to say this, his expression was a little surprised, and then he asked: "What does the eldest brother mean - not to withdraw from the marriage?" ”

I have to say that Zhou Ruiming is indeed not assertive. This also has something to do with the fact that the second wife has always been strong. The strength of the second wife not only made the second master miserable, but also made Zhou Ruiming gradually like the second master and cowardly, without assertiveness. Otherwise, how could he ask Zhou Ruijing about such a thing? How does this make Zhou Ruijing answer?

Zhou Ruijing only said at the moment: "This matter can only be decided by yourself." Think about it. After a pause, he said: "You don't have to be presumptuous in everything, compared to many gentlemen, you are already very good." "If you are more assertive, more decisive, you will never do nothing. It's just that Zhou Ruijing didn't say this. These things can only be explored by Zhou Ruiming himself.

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Counted, this is the first time that the two have separated since they got married. Moreover, depending on the situation, it will take months to separate. On the way back and forth, it will take nearly a month, and if it is delayed in Hebei, it is not impossible even if it is half a year.

Thinking of having to be separated for such a long time, Gu Wanyin said that she was not uncomfortable in her heart, but it was false. Even in her heart, she hoped that it would be good if the saint suddenly changed his mind and wanted to keep Zhou Ruijing in the capital.

It's just that it's clearly impossible.

Gu Wanyin could only helplessly and forcefully send Zhou Ruijing out with a smile. She said that she would support his decision no matter what.

Zhou Ruijing's bags were extremely simple, just two or three sets of clothes to be washed, and some silver two sides, and finally there was only one sword left. I think it was used for self-defense.

Yiyè was sleepless, and Gu Wanyin got up early the next morning to play for him. After getting dressed, she personally took out a pair of shoes from the cupboard. She had made the shoes before the rain, and when she saw him walking on the embankment every day, he soaked his feet so white that the soles of the shoes were made very thick. Either way, it's better than regular shoes. Later, I had an idea, thinking about the snow-proof leather boots to wear in winter, and the upper of the shoes was simply covered with a layer of cowhide, even if it was not completely waterproof, but it was still much better than cloth shoes. The cuffs of the boots were edged with a blue cloth and embroidered with dark blue threads, which was not unsightly.

Seeing Zhou Ruijing's gaze fall on his boots, Gu Wanyin thought that he felt ugly, and her face turned red: "This is what I did myself;." If you don't do it well, the prince will just wear it. ”

"Leather boots?" Zhou Ruijing raised his eyebrows, and the corners of his lips curled slightly: "Is it for waterproof?" Madame's mind is stronger than anything else. Thank you in advance for your husband. ”

Gu Wanyin smiled and glanced at him: "Flamboyant." If you let others see it, do you want your majesty anymore? ”

Zhou Ruijing was indifferent: "In front of Madame, what majesty do I want?" What do others think of me? "It's very open-minded.

However, Gu Wanyin felt that he clearly relied on the fact that others were afraid of him before he dared to say this. Even if people see him like this, they will be shocked at most, but when they should be afraid, it will not change?

After putting on Zhou Ruijing's shoes with her own hands, Gu Wanyin smiled slightly, and looked at him with some reluctance: "The prince is going to eat, I will have to hurry in a while." If you miss the time, I'm afraid you won't be able to catch up with the inn. ”

Zhou Ruijing reached out and squeezed her palm, smiled slightly, and there was a faint light in his deep eyes: "Don't worry, at most two months, I will definitely return." ”

Gu Wanyin was stunned for a moment, and then shook her head quickly with joy in her heart: "The prince doesn't have to hurry, don't be tired." ”

Zhou Ruijing didn't speak anymore and pulled her out of the inner room. Breakfast had already been set up outside, and it was all his favorite food, which showed that Gu Wanyin had put a lot of thought into it.

After eating dinner for a while, and bidding farewell to the old lady, Gu Wanyin and Zhou Ruijing walked out of the gate of Zhou's house, boarded the carriage and went to the city gate.

Although Zhou Ruijing disagreed, afraid that she would be tired, Gu Wanyin insisted on sending him to the city gate.

On the way, neither of them spoke. I had all the things to say and the things I wanted to instruct as early as last night. Gu Wanyin took the initiative to throw herself into Zhou Ruijing's arms, quietly hugged his waist, inhaled the faint taste of his body, and felt a strong reluctance in her heart. However, she was afraid that Zhou Ruijing would not be able to go on the road with peace of mind, so she kept her reluctance in her heart.

It's just a month, and it's not a long time. Gu Wanyin quietly comforted herself in her heart.

Sent to the city gate, the carriage stopped, and Zhou Ruijing was going to change to riding a horse.

Gu Wanyin took out the hat and put on Zhou Ruijing one by one. Before he lifted the curtain and went out, he suddenly leaned forward and gently dropped a kiss on his lips. The original intention was to say goodbye, but who would have thought that Zhou Ruijing would take her into his arms, and unceremoniously sucked her up.

After a period of lingering speech, Zhou Ruijing finally let go of Gu Wanyin, who was crimson, and after taking a deep look at her, he decided to leave, as if he was afraid that he would be reluctant to leave if he was half a minute late.

Gu Wanyin covered her bright red lips, gently opened a curtain, and reluctantly watched Zhou Ruijing jump out of the carriage and fly on the horse. Finally, he flicked his whip and galloped away at a gallop.

Gu Wanyin watched Zhou Ruijing completely disappear into the rain curtain in a daze, and then put down the curtain and ordered the carriage to go back.

The reluctance in her heart gradually turned into perseverance - no matter what, she would guard the safety of Zhennan Wangfu and wait for Zhou Ruijing to come back. It's just that with Zhou Ruijing's departure, her heart seems to have been taken away from something, and it is very empty. And, faintly, she always felt a little uneasy. It felt like something was going to happen.