Hibiscus Tent: The Prime Minister’s palm is reborn

late autumn.

Under the dry branches in the courtyard, there was a thick layer of fallen leaves. When people walked on it, it felt like they were walking on a carpet, soft and fluffy.

A maid took a broom and swept gently.

The rustling sound of sweeping the floor echoed throughout the courtyard, again and again.

It's okay when you're under the scorching sun, but once you go to the shade and the cool breeze blows, you'll feel cold all over.

Liang Qian read the secret letter as she walked. Just a few words made her brows furrow even more.

Is it true that once people reach a high position, they will always change, whether consciously or unconsciously?

She read the last line with a sigh and put away the secret letter.

In just two months, Meng was no longer as kind and gentle as before. She followed the advice of her brother Meng Tao and vigorously promoted members of the Meng family.

Even secretly offering a reward to find the whereabouts of Empress Wenxuan and retrieve the lost seal of the Empress Dowager...

Liang Qian changed direction.

"Let's not go look for General Xiao. Let's go to the side yard."

Qingzhu couldn't help wondering: "Madam, are you going to see General Wang?"

Liang Qian glanced at Qing Zhu and nodded: "Yes, there are some things that need to be discussed with him."

I had originally planned to return to Jinye after dealing with the Pingwu matter, but plans cannot keep up with changes. Fortunately, Wang Tingyue is still here and can take care of things. But now that Wang Tingyue has also come to Pingwu, how can I still feel at ease?

Liang Qian was just thinking about it, when in the blink of an eye she saw someone leading a woman in a blue dress through the doorway, walking quickly towards this side.

"lady!"

The woman's trembling voice could not hide her excitement.

Liang Qian looked in surprise at the woman who was running towards her little by little.

If it’s not Guyu, who else could it be?

"lady."

Guyu came forward, stopped and bowed respectfully.

Liang Qian quickly helped him up: "Why are you here?"

Guyu has been staying in Danxi Villa to take care of Xier and Zhou Xin.

Guyu raised her head and smiled with red eyes: "Madam, there are more than just me here."

Liang Qian was stunned and frowned: "Who else?"

Guyu smiled and said, "There are also Lady Jun and Xiao Lang!"

Liang Qian's heart skipped a beat, and her eyes became hot: "Are you saying Xi'er is here too?"

"Yes," Guyu nodded repeatedly. "I am in the inner courtyard now. Since you are not here, the master has sent someone to bring me to look for you."

Hearing this, Liang Qian gritted her teeth, wiped away her tears, and felt both happy and angry.

I almost ran all the way back to the inner garden.

As soon as I stepped over the threshold, I heard the babbling voices of a child in the house.

She walked around the screen and caught a glimpse of the soft little figure held in Yuwen Jue's arms, and tears instantly fell.

"...Xi'er."

Yuwen Jue looked at the person who was panting and crying, and came forward with the delicate little baby in his arms, holding her short fingers and pointing at the person who came.

"Xi'er, call me mother."

The little guy didn't cry or make a fuss. He turned his round head and looked around with his black eyes until he saw Zhou Xin beside him, and called out "Brother" in a babbling voice.

Liang Qian felt sad and wanted to cry and laugh at the same time.

Zhou Xin bent down and bowed politely to Liang Qian.

"Auntie."

Liang Qian helped Zhou Xin up, took a closer look, and patted his head: "Xin has grown a lot taller, but why do you look more and more like a little adult?"

Yuwen Jue laughed: "Are you blaming me for being strict again?"

Liang Qian ignored him and just took Xier from his hands.

……

After days of careful care, Wang Tingyue's injuries have shown signs of healing.

When they were leaving, Liang Jiao took out his coat and helped Wang Tingyue put it on, and whispered to him again.

"Your wound is not healed yet, how can you walk around? What if the wound opens?"

Wang Tingyue smiled and looked at her: "It's okay, just be careful. We have been here for so many days, but we haven't formally paid him a visit. Not to mention that he is already the Lord of Zhou, even if he is not, we should not be rude for the sake of these favors."

Thinking of what happened that day, Liang Jiao's face turned bad. She lowered her head and didn't look at him.

"If he hadn't been so indifferent, how could you have been injured?"

Wang Tingyue's smile disappeared: "Ajiao, how can you think like that?"

Liang Jiao's eyes dropped slightly, her throat tightened, "Isn't it? If Lu Xiu hadn't ordered the arrows to be shot without caring about other people's lives, how could you have been injured to save me? In his eyes, besides Liang Qian, is there anyone else?"

Wang Tingyue looked at the person in front of him silently, not knowing what to say.

Liang Jiao's eyes were red, and she felt aggrieved. "Favor? Where does it come from? If it weren't for Liang Qian, how could I be kidnapped? How could we have survived so many twists and turns and survived? Who would have saved us? Do you really think that sending medicine and treating injuries like this can be considered a favor?"

As he spoke, he was choking with sobs.

"I know that whenever Liang Qian is involved, you just can't bear to blame her and always side with her. Is it possible that one day, even if she wants your life, you will give it to her without hesitation?

I really can't figure out what's so good about her. You all are - I don't care about others, but Wang Tingyue, you just won't allow it!"

She sniffed and bit her lip. "I thought it was strange before, why did she suddenly speak to me so kindly? I really thought she had changed her temper. Who would have thought that after all this time, she knew that Lu Xiu was not dead, and became the emperor of the enemy country, and changed his backer. I guess he led the army to attack Qi just to take Liang Qian back with a legitimate reason——"

Perhaps because she saw that the other person had been silent, Liang Jiao lowered her eyes and was silent for a moment. She calmed down a little, raised her wet and red eyes, and stopped being aggressive: "I know you don't like to hear these words, so I won't say them in the future."

Wang Tingyue sighed softly and held Liang Jiao's hand: "Ajiao, I know you feel wronged, but some things are not as simple as you think. The conflict and war between the two countries have a long history and are of great importance. How can it be provoked by just one person's thoughts? Not to mention just for Ah'an? Don't you think about it? How could the officials of the Zhou Kingdom, from the civil and military officials to the common people, agree to it? Do you know that on the battlefield in the past, she-"

He sighed and shook his head: "The war between the two countries has nothing to do with her. Instead, she gave up her peaceful life and even disregarded her own life and reputation. She has always - you have no idea how many people she has secretly protected.

As for that day on the street, if Lu Xiu hadn't intended to save your life, do you really think I could have saved you from the hail of arrows? Without mentioning anything else, just looking at Zhao Heng's end, you should understand. You said Lu Xiu only had Ah Xian in his eyes, yes, he was Ah Xian's husband, so naturally he wouldn't allow Ah Xian to put herself in danger, that was not wrong. Now he is the Lord of Zhou, not to mention our lives, he could have ignored the lives of everyone in Qi, but he didn't -"

"Okay, stop talking," Liang Jiao interrupted coldly.

She pursed her lips, raised her face and smiled at him, but her voice was hoarse: "Wang Tingyue, why haven't you seen me for such a long time, you still haven't changed, whenever we talk about her, you always speak in her favor, and now you even want to protect her husband? Why? After liking the same person for a long time, can rivals in love also become sympathetic to each other?

Why did you agree to it that day? Was it because of your so-called responsibility, or was it because you knew she would never like you in her life, so you had to settle for the next best thing?"

Wang Tingyue was stunned and looked at Liang Jiao in disbelief: "...A Jiao?"

Liang Jiao slowed down, lowered her head and wiped away her tears, suppressed the sharp thorns that kept coming out of her body, and softened her tone. "Aren't you going to meet Mr. Zhou? Are you going?"

Wang Tingyue was silent for a moment, walked forward, hugged Liang Jiao, and sighed.