Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

Jiang Xiao smiled slightly: "We are husband and wife, no need to thank me."

Lan Feng nodded: "Yeah."

"I don't know what kind of Liuli Osmanthus Cake *** likes. I need to try a few more flavors."

Lan Feng blurted out: "She likes it with chopped almonds, and the sweetness should be moderate."

As soon as he said this, he realized that this might make Xiao Wei unhappy, and a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face.

However, Xiao Wei's expression remained calm: "Then I will make this flavor, *** will definitely be satisfied. Husband, what flavor do you like?"

"I'm not too particular about what I eat." Lan Feng replied, and then asked about Xiao Wei's preferences.

Xiaowei smiled and moved closer, whispering in his ear: "I like the glazed osmanthus cake filled with sesame seeds, remember that."

After that, she walked away quickly, her heart beating faster.

She has always behaved sensibly and well-behaved, but this time she rarely expressed her feelings.

As Lan Feng was about to leave, she hoped that he could remember her habits, even if only a little bit.

Lan Feng looked at her back and fell into deep thought. He knew he owed her a lot and was determined to work hard to be a better husband.

The next morning, Lan Feng went out to keep the appointment with Xiao Wei's specially made glazed osmanthus cake.

After the night rain, the air is fresh and pleasant, the mountains in the distance appear particularly green, the lake is sparkling, and the breeze blows on your face, making you feel relaxed and happy.

After getting off the horse, he saw a small boat in the center of the lake and guessed that Jiang Xue should be on the boat.

Sure enough, as soon as he appeared, the boat slowly rowed towards him. Today, in addition to Jiang Xue, Xiao Zhan was also waiting for him.

After the boat docked, Jiang Xue greeted warmly: "Lan Feng, come on board. Today we will cruise the lake and enjoy the scenery while discussing some business. How pleasant it is."

Lan Feng jumped onto the boat and sat down at the coffee table. Jiang Xue handed him a cup of hot tea and said, "Have some tea first, and then we can talk about business."

"Xiaoxue, your hair is messed up by the wind."

Xiao Zhan gently arranged her hair and said softly, "It looks better this way."

Looking at this scene, Lan Feng still felt a little pain in his heart: "You guys..."

Lan Feng observed Jiang Xue's expression carefully. The smile and the light in her eyes told him that she really liked Xiao Zhan.

Thinking back to how unusual things were between the two of them the last time they met, now everything seems clear.

Even though he had her in his heart, Lan Feng knew there was no possibility between them, so he also wished her to find true love.

However, when that person turned out to be Xiao Zhan, he couldn't help but feel doubtful.

He turned his sharp eyes to Xiao Zhan: "Although I am in the frontier, I often hear the news that you and His Highness are in opposition in the court.

To love someone is to protect her, respect her, and make her happy. I hope you can do that."

"Lan Feng, things are not that simple."

Jiang Xue explained: "On the surface, Yun Che always opposes me, but in fact, everything is developing according to my wishes. He has to do this because there are still many ministers in the court who are dissatisfied with me. I need Xiao Zhan to play a role in the middle."

"indeed so."

Xiao Zhan admitted: "I hope you can remember me, even if it's in the form of hatred, it's better than forgetting me completely."

Looking at the two of them, Lan Feng felt bitter in his heart.

Although he had already decided to let it go, he still couldn't let it go when he saw her fall in love with someone else. If he could do it all over again, he wished he could be the one to stay with her.

After a long while, he forced a smile and said, “The late emperor always hoped that you two would be together.

His spirit in heaven will surely be happy for you, and so will I. Xiao Zhan, please treat her well, or I will not let you go easily. "

"Actually, I'm the one who should be warned."

Jiang Xue joked, "I have a strong personality, but Yun Che is not. I have plenty of opportunities to bully him."

Xiao Zhan responded with a smile: "Then, Princess, please be nice to me in this life."

"It depends on your performance."

Lan Feng felt a tightness in his chest and wanted to escape from this scene, but the boat had reached the center of the lake and there was nowhere to escape.

So he changed the subject: "Your Highness, why did you invite me here today to discuss something?"

Jiang Xue said seriously, “Ever since Atel became the King of Southern Xinjiang, he has been secretly plotting for independence and no longer be under the jurisdiction of the imperial dynasty.

Recently, he even found the legendary treasure map of the previous dynasty, which is a huge fortune. If he succeeds, the power of Southern Xinjiang will increase greatly, and it may recruit troops and seek independence.

In order to prevent this from happening, and to prevent Xixia, Tianshui, and Dongxiang from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos, Yun Che and I plan to go to Southern Xinjiang in person to consider replacing the King of Southern Xinjiang with a more obedient one. "

"Although the southern border is not a place to be feared militarily, witchcraft is prevalent there, and your highness's trip is quite risky."

Lan Feng said worriedly, he knew the trip to Southern Xinjiang was full of dangers and protecting her would be a challenge.

Jiang Xue answered firmly: "No risk, no gain. We have made full preparations to minimize the risks.

The dynasty has finally recovered some of its vitality over the years, and I don't want the people to be dragged into war again. I have already deployed my chess pieces in southern Xinjiang, and I can't give up halfway."

"Since you have made up your mind, I am willing to accompany you and protect you."

They were once the best partners on the battlefield, and Lan Feng felt that he should fight alongside Jiang Xue.

Xiao Zhan frowned slightly, feeling dissatisfied, and decided not to let Lan Feng and Jiang Xue get too close in the future. He believed that he should bear the responsibility of protecting her.

“Lan Feng, you are stationed at the northern border. With you there, Xixia will not dare to act rashly. So, please continue to guard the northern border, and leave this to Yun Che and me.”

Jiang Xue said: "Also, I need you to help cover up our reason for leaving the capital."

"I see. Your Highness wants us to announce that you are accompanying me to patrol the border, and then secretly go to southern Xinjiang?"

"That's right. This way we can give an explanation to the ministers and also hide it from Atel." Jiang Xue explained with a smile.

"I will go with Xiaoxue this time. I will protect Xiaoxue's safety with my life." Xiao Zhan assured Lan Feng.

Recalling the past, Lan Feng remembered that when the late emperor and his entourage were assassinated, Xiao Zhan did fight to the death to protect Jiang Xue.

Perhaps from then on, he was destined to be unable to compete with Xiao Zhan.

"The overall situation is more important. You must promise me on this matter." Jiang Xue emphasized.

"I obey your command. I will go back and prepare immediately and set out tomorrow."

Lan Feng promised and turned to leave. Before leaving, he looked back and saw Xiao Zhan teasing Jiang Xue. Seeing her smiling face, he finally felt relieved.

During the years at the frontier, he had seen her smile countless times, some bold and uninhibited, some hearty and cheerful, but never one as gentle and happy as this moment.

He once thought that the trials of the battlefield had made her lose her feminine beauty and become more tough.

However, the scene before him made him realize that there was someone who could make her regain that innocent smile.

Since fate has arranged that they are not destined to be together, let's just silently bless her and protect this happiness.