Chapter 130: Stay (1st Update)
Xu Jing was slightly stunned, she never expected that Xiao He would propose such a ...... There is a proposal to go against the rules of etiquette.
She also thought that these people who lived in ancient times valued the rules of etiquette and law and would not violate them easily.
I have to say that his proposal sounds very tempting, and it seems to be beneficial to her, but is there really such a good thing in the world?
She couldn't help but subconsciously look at the other party, but saw that Xiao Yi had already put away all the emotions on his face, the corners of his mouth were slightly pursed, and his eyes were slightly drooping, making people unable to see through what he was thinking.
In just a moment, Xu Jing made a decision, collected the fright in her heart, and raised a faint smile and said: "Your Majesty Xie and Xiao Langjun's proposal, this matter is very important, and the people need to go back and think about it." ”
She never believed that there was a free lunch in the world, admittedly, judging from her current situation, Xiao He's proposal sounded the best, but the struggle for imperial power has always been complicated, and people in their position have many involuntary places, she is worried that if she steps into it, she will fall deeper and deeper, and when the time comes, she will solve a King Xing, and another King Chen, or what King Gong, she will need the Year of the Monkey to really get out of this troubled water?
What's more, she is self-aware, she is just a woman who does not have any family protection and self-protection ability, she can trust Xiao Yi's character based on the previous few cooperations, but she can't fully trust the other three.
If she had any conflict of interest with them at that time, she still didn't believe that Xiao Yat could be completely on her side, let alone them? At that time, if she is given up or sacrificed by them, I am afraid that she will only hide and cry.
It's just that being involved in the struggle for imperial power is dangerous, Xu Jing doesn't dare to completely block his way, if the situation is really critical at that time, in order to save his life, Xu Jing can only make a desperate bet.
What's more, this proposal was mentioned by the saint first, even for the sake of the saint's face, she couldn't refuse it in one go.
Xiao He raised his eyebrows slightly, this woman is indeed smart, but sometimes she is too smart, and she will inevitably think too much.
It's just that she didn't directly refuse, which is also a good thing.
He glanced at Xiao Yi quietly, and said with a slight smile: "This is indeed not a trivial matter, and it is normal for Xu Siniang to think about it." ”
Wei Yu couldn't help but become more and more interested when he looked at Xu Jing's eyes, feeling Xiao Yi's gaze looking at him with a bit of warning, he raised his lips amusedly, lowered his eyes, and didn't continue the topic.
Since he became an adult, he has changed the way he got along with him naturally and casually when he was a child, and his every move is completely in accordance with the etiquette of the monarch and minister, not even the slightest outrageous, although he is understandable to do so, but in his heart, there are still some unspeakable regrets and nostalgia.
Now, he is for Xu Siniang, breaking the boundary between monarchs and ministers that he has always adhered to, which is also rare.
However, doesn't he also want to remarry Xu Siniang? Under normal circumstances, it should be fueled by their proposals.
His current behavior can only show that he respects Xu Siniang very much and wants to care for and maintain her mood, which far exceeds his own emotions and desires.
No matter how old-fashioned and boring people are, they also have their own tenderness.
If he interferes in their affairs again, it seems a little incomprehensible.
Wei Yu picked up the wine glass in front of him and pecked lightly, didn't continue the topic, and said with a smile: "Yan Ci, now that there is good wine, why is there only such a small piece of food and two plates?" Such a small amount, the cats are disgusted, I didn't have dinner here, do you want to express it as the owner? ”
Seeing that the saint didn't hold on to this topic anymore, Xu Jing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Xiao Yi glanced at him coldly, "Your Majesty came so suddenly, the minister didn't prepare Your Majesty's dinner." ”
Wei Yu couldn't help but laugh angrily, "You are a dignified fourth-grade master, do you want to be so stingy?" I can't eat a few grains of rice from your house, no matter what, this meal, I have to rub it! ”
Xu Jing's purpose of coming here has been achieved, and she really doesn't want to stay for this meal, but the saint is here, and she can't say that she will leave first.
Not to mention that Da Chu inherited the relatively open social atmosphere of the previous dynasty, men and women can drink together, talk, laugh and sing peacefully, and she can't leave on the grounds of male and female defense, so she has to sigh secretly, but her face is bitter and she stays for dinner together.
By the time the saint was happy and finally willing to leave, it was already past curfew.
Xiao Yi, Xiao He and Zhao Jingming personally went to send off the saint who was already a little drunk, and Xu Jing stayed in the pavilion alone, a little worried about what to do tonight.
At this moment, Xianyun, who had disappeared for a long time, suddenly walked over, saluted Xu Jing and said, "Lady XU, it's past curfew now, do you want to stay for one night?" Xiao Langjun is already asleep, if he wakes up the next day and can't see the, he will be sad. ”
As he spoke, he looked at Xu Jing with some apprehension and expectation.
He never thought of letting stay tonight, today' rejection of the Xiao Mansion was in his eyes, although he had his own selfishness, he didn't care about' feelings.
It's just that who would have thought that the Holy One would suddenly appear and stay so late before leaving.
Xu Jing had already thought of this possibility when she saw that it was getting late, but when she heard Xianyun say it at this time, she couldn't help but be silent.
Xianyun hurriedly said, "If it is...... If the is unwilling, you can still ask Lang Jun to send the back. ”
Although there is a curfew in the city, it has always been the common people.
At this moment, Xiao Yi, who had gone to send people off, came back, although he only heard the words behind Xianyun, but it did not prevent him from guessing what they were talking about.
He glanced at Xu Jing, walked up to her, and said quietly with dark eyes: "If you want to go back, I can send you." ”
Xu Jing raised her eyes unconsciously, and was slightly stunned when she saw the two reddens floating on Xiao Yi's white jade-like cheeks, as well as the black eyes that were still calm and a little tired.
Tonight, he seemed to have drunk a lot, and the saint didn't know why, so he kept looking for reasons to let Xiao Yi drink, as if Xiao Yi had offended him somewhere.
He can still maintain his clarity now, which is really a good amount of alcohol.
Xu Jing saw that he was the only one, and couldn't help asking, "Xiao Langjun, they are also gone?"
"It was too late for them to go back, so I asked the servant to take them to the guest room."
Xiao Yi said, as if he was afraid of causing her any pressure, and added, "They are used to staying here, you are different." ”
Xu Jing hesitated and struggled for a moment, and finally shook his head lightly and said, "That's it, Xiao Shilang is also very tired tonight, so I won't bother Xiao Shilang, even if I want to borrow Xiao Shilang for one night." ”
Even if officials can use their status to go out during the curfew, there must be a valid reason, and here is Xijing, where the forces of all parties are intricate, if Xiao Yi goes out casually, he will be caught, and he will have to be included in a book.
Just to send her back at night, it's really unnecessary.
Anyway, they were already in the name of their former husband and wife, she couldn't live this night, and her relationship with Xiao Yi was complicated enough in the eyes of outsiders.
Xiao Yi was slightly stunned, and asked again uncertainly, "Are you sure?" ”
Xu Jing was suddenly a little suspicious, "Could it be that Xiao Shilang is unwilling?" ”
"Of course not," Xiao Yi shook his head slowly, looking at Xu Jing's dark eyes, there seemed to be a little gentle starlight in his trance, "It's that I can't believe that would be willing to stay here." (End of chapter)