Xue Shao hummed, his voice a little muffled, "Can't you sleep?"
"I'm not used to you holding me like this."
He refused, "But I want to."
Qingrong was helpless, "You still said you were not drunk?"
"Then if I say you're drunk, you can hold me?"
Qingrong was stunned, where was this? She was so funny, how could she explain clearly to a drunk person?
She was held in Xue Shao's arms, with a clear face and a faint smell of alcohol lingering on the tip of her nose, but it was not objectionable. His broad chest and strong heartbeat made people feel at ease.
Qingrong thought for a while, then put her hand on Xue Shao's arm and hugged him back. She thought, they had never slept together like this before.
Xue Shao naturally felt it too. He looked at Qingrong for a moment, then leaned over and murmured, "Don't be sad today."
"Huh?" Qingrong didn't know why he asked like this.
He smiled and said, "You care about Siniang. Come back today to celebrate the festival. Be happy." He knew that Qingrong always cared about Siniang, and he felt uneasy. He came back with her today because he wanted to spend time with her family. At home,
She thought she would be happier.
Qingrong was startled, not knowing what to say. She felt that her heart suddenly became very soft in one place, and maybe she could let go of something...
August 25th is Qingrong’s birthday.
At that time, the people of Yongcheng did not pay much attention to birthdays, especially after Qingrong left home for a few years. I had made longevity noodles at home before, and made a table of better dishes, and the family had a meal together. Went there
After the Taoist temple, it was very simple. Every year I only asked Azhen to make soup noodles because she didn't care much about it.
Xue Shao paid great attention to this. This was Qingrong’s first birthday after marrying him, but he didn’t express anything special and even kept silent about it. Just like him, he was called
People find it weird.
That afternoon, Xue Shao came back from outside with an exquisite wooden box in his hand.
He found Qingrong in the room, walked up to him, and handed the box to Qingrong. His face looked a bit asking for credit, "Open it and take a look?"
Qingrong felt a little funny in her heart, but she did as he asked. Inside the wooden box was a pair of fine mutton-fat jade bracelets of very rare quality. Qingrong raised her eyebrows slightly, looked at him, and asked, "Is this a gift?"
mine?"
He hummed in a low voice, "Birthday gift."
Qingrong smiled, "I like it very much."
Xue Shao rarely smiled. When he heard this, his eyebrows were also filled with smiles, and he hummed. If he liked his gift, then... he should also like him as a person, Xue Shao thought without shame.
If Qingrong knew what he was thinking, he would probably laugh or cry at his ability to think wildly.
He didn't say much about it, but he went to the West Market and paid a high price for it from Hu Shang two months ago, and he only got the pair of jade bracelets in the past two days.
Qingrong asked: "Why did you think of giving me this?"
He knew that Qingrong liked jade, and he also felt that jade matched Qingrong better than those gold items. "It's beautiful. I know you are not short of jewelry, but you can't live without what I gave you."
Speaking of gifts, those were the ones that came back and forth. Xue Shao didn't want to send a particularly special gift, but he wanted to give Qingrong something that he could use every time, something that he would think of, and something that could be remembered all the time.
It's good to talk about it but put it on the shelf. It will be like this every year in the future, and when we gather together, we hope that she can think of herself all the time.
Qingrong looked at him and thought that he was like this. Sometimes he was worried and always worried about gains and losses, but sometimes he was very domineering and unstoppable... She smiled sweetly and responded: "Thank you very much."
It's late at night and the house is beautiful.
Qingrong was quietly held in someone's arms. She did not fall asleep. She unconsciously thought in her mind that "everything is fate" and "love is the subject of your practice in this life." What exactly is involved in this?
She raised her eyes and stared at Xue Shao. In the half-darkness and half-light, she could only see his side face. Qingrong didn't look at it for long, lowered her eyes, and thought carefully, cherish him? He treats her well, but what is it worth?
Cherish it?
Although Qingrong has thought about this, he is not entangled. It would be good if we could continue to treat each other like guests like this.
She closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
Counting the days, the unbearable dog days of summer were finally over. But not long after they came out of the dog days, Xue Shao received news that surprised Qingrong.
Qingrong's face also looked a little heavy, and she couldn't believe it, "Are you telling the truth?"
Xue Shao nodded, "They will set off the day after tomorrow."
The two went to Xu's house together. Xue Shao was led to the front hall by his servants, while Qing Rong went to the backyard. Yang was in the house at this time. There were utensils and luggage on the ground, and there were several maids around.
Shi was also busy, and a thin layer of sweat broke out on his forehead.
Qingrong looked at the thin back, feeling unspeakable in her heart. She didn't expect that she would say goodbye to her Yang family under such circumstances. She didn't know if her decision to persuade Yang family was really wrong.
When she saw Qingrong, she smiled sheepishly at first. Although she was a little embarrassed, there was no trace of loss or sadness on her face, and her whole body exuded an aura of contentment and peace of mind.
Mrs. Yang hurriedly led her in, "Sanniang is here. I'm busy cleaning up, but you don't even have a place to stand. Don't blame me." After saying that, she went to call for buttermilk.
Qingrong shook her head hurriedly, held her back and said, "It doesn't matter, things are in a hurry, I understand."
Qingrong hesitated and said: "Sister Miaolian, have you really decided... to go with Captain Xu?"
Yang nodded without hesitation, smiling calmly, "I am married to him, how can I let him leave alone."
"Have you really thought about it?"
Yang smiled and said: "Well, I know you are worried about me. But these days are passed no matter where they are, as long as I can spend them hand in hand with the people I care about, I will have no regrets."
Qingrong looked at her down-to-earth and calm smile, and was speechless for a moment. Seeing that she was determined to leave, Qingrong swallowed her words of persuasion. Now that her mind had been made up, no matter what others said, it was useless.
Qingrong smiled and said sincerely: "Forget it, I wish Sister Miaolian a safe journey. If there is anything that Changxuan and I can help with in the future, feel free to ask."
Yang nodded and said with a smile, "Don't worry."
Yang and Xu Shanghua left suddenly, and the house was in chaos. Xue Shao and Qingrong didn't want to disturb them, so they left shortly after.
Xue Shao patted his horse to the carriage, knocked on the window, and asked, "Do you want to drink the 100-year-old soup from the West Market?"
Qingrong shook her head, "Let's go back early."
"Still thinking about what just happened?"
Qingrong sighed softly, "It's really not easy for Sister Miaolian. It's really a trick of fate. Now she has to leave with her. I don't know what will happen in the future." I heard that the aunt of the Xu family came from a powerful family and had powerful methods. Yang and
Not long after Xu Shanghua got married, she targeted him everywhere, and now she wants to drive the couple out of Yongcheng! Thinking of this, Qingrong couldn't help but sigh.
Xue Shao pondered for a moment, "Isn't it worth it for you to take her place?"
Qingrong shook her head, "If she is willing, there is no need to say whether it is worth it or not."
But Xue Shao only looked at Qing Rong for a while, thinking that if it were him, he would never bother Qing Rong like this.
He didn't dare and couldn't.
…
The hot summer has passed, but the saint and the queen have not yet had any intention of returning to Beijing. The days that finally calmed down caused a stir at the end of September...
Suddenly news came out from the palace that King Yong colluded with his ministers in order to plot a rebellion. Immediately, the court launched a thorough investigation of the rebellion, making people in the court uneasy... Until the end, the conspiracy ended with King Yong and the two consorts.
It ended with the confiscation of their homes and execution.
Such a big turmoil naturally led to many things... I heard that Princess Ming, who had just grown hair, was sentenced to death because her father and brother were convicted. She did not want to live in the world and committed suicide by throwing herself into the lake. Qingrong couldn't help but sigh after hearing this.
In the past, Princess Ming was arrogant, and her youthful and lively appearance seemed to be still in front of her eyes. But now, in less than a year, she has turned into ashes. But sigh, no one has the courage to do anything for her at this time.
What do the people in Prince Yong's Mansion say?
The first day of October is the wax festival day, which is the day to worship ancestors.
A high-ranking family like the Xue family has its own patriarchal wife who leads the female family members to worship in the ancestral hall. The eldest son of the Xue family used to be Xue Fangji, Duke of Xing, and his wife Wang was the patriarchal wife. It is said that Wang has been unwell recently.
So this year, it was her eldest daughter-in-law, Chu, who had the courage to lead the female family members in sacrifices.
After finally kowtowing to the ancestors who were all over the wall, Qingrong felt a little dizzy when she knelt down. After Chu said a few more polite and symbolic words to the female relatives, she announced that the sacrifice was over, and you can leave first.
go.
Qingrong and Su wanted to leave together, but Chu called Qingrong and said, "Four brothers and sisters, please wait."
She walked over with a smile, Qingrong and Su returned the favor, Qingrong said politely: "Sister-in-law, I wonder if you have any advice."
"You are too polite to give me advice," Mrs. Chu said with a smile, she was very enthusiastic, "A few days ago, I sent someone to send silk and satin to my sister and brother, do you still like it?"
Qingrong smiled faintly, "Thank you for your kindness, sister-in-law. The things she sent are naturally good, how could you not like them?" Qingrong actually guessed Chu's unusual meaning, probably because of the former King Yong.
Qingrong didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing, so after receiving the gift, she asked Yun Niang to pick out some decent gifts and send them back.
"Hey! Why do you have to be so open to outsiders? We are all a family, don't you think so, Asu?"
Mrs. Su nodded and smiled, "I dare not take this seriously." In the past, this sister-in-law Chu was not so enthusiastic and kind. She was either arrogant or looking down on one thing or another. But she still remembered that Chu
Chu used to scold Xue Shao behind his back for being ungrateful... Fortunately, the second sibling didn't come here because of her health problems, otherwise she might have been unable to resist giving Chu a hard look.
Mrs. Chu's face stiffened, and she continued: "Two days ago, I sent someone to invite my younger siblings to come and sit with me. My younger siblings said they were feeling unwell, but are they feeling better now? Do you want me to send someone to send some old ginseng?"
"It doesn't have to be so troublesome. Thank you sister-in-law for your concern. I'm feeling better already."
Although the incident with King Yong has passed, it still makes people feel fearful and uneasy. No one knows what news will come from the other side. Others are fine, but the relationship between the Xue family and King Yong is complicated and delicate, not to mention the person in her family.
He also got involved in recommending Qi Wang Li Wei, the son of the Xie family, as the crown prince... With all these things, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not be implicated in the future. If something does happen, I am afraid that their eldest son will be the first to bear the brunt.
Chu knew that Qing Rong had a virtuous concubine as his backer and was on good terms with Duke Rong's family. Her marriage was the queen's wish. Who wouldn't know that Qing Rong was from the queen's side? So under such circumstances
, Mrs. Chu became even more enthusiastic when she saw Qingrong, pointing out that she could say more nice words in front of the Queen.
But Qingrong always looked like she was neither salty nor bland, and oily smoke didn't come in. Mrs. Chu couldn't help but feel depressed, secretly scolding her for rubbing her nose and face, being ignorant, just like the disgusting Xue Shao
! But no matter how unpleasant the curse was in her heart, she still didn't show it on her face. She could only smile and said: "That's good."
Seeing this, Mrs. Su said, "I think it's already getting late. Sanniang and I have to see our second younger brother and sister later, so we'll take a step ahead. My sister-in-law, please forgive me."
Mrs. Chu didn't feel like saying anything more, so she had to say goodbye to them with a smile, but she was very angry in her heart.
In the next month, several minor and minor events also happened: Xue Chengwai was sent to Huailuo as an official, Daye's army won one after another, and soon they were about to return to the court, and Liu Yuniang, who was far away in Luyuan Palace, came again.
Once I got pregnant...
In a blink of an eye, October is coming to an end. The heat of the sun has gradually begun to fade away, and the autumn wind blowing from Yumenguan has become more and more fierce, blowing so hard that people can't open their eyes... I don't know when the darkness has shrouded the top of Yongcheng again.
dark clouds.
It seems that the first autumn rain in Yongcheng is coming soon.