Clear and Muddy Loss of Love

Things are people and nothing is done

Halfway through the palace banquet, Nangong Jingnv really didn't have the mood to sit down any longer, and left early on the grounds that she was unwell.

Even if it is very necessary for her to sit until the end... After all, this is a palace banquet no less than a court meeting, and the princess cannot go to court, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her.

I believe that the emperor also has the same idea...

But Nangong Jingnv still decided to follow the strongest desire in her heart. What's the use of having that person not by her side, even if there are all kinds of officials discussing politics, fine food and wine?

On the other side, Qi Yan personally locked the door of the wing room from the outside, kept the key close to her body, and told Qian Yuan not to allow anyone to approach the courtyard without her order.

All the porcelain, ornaments, and things that might hurt Xiaodie in the wing room were emptied, leaving only a bed, a pair of screens, cabinets and wooden barrels. Fortunately, Xiaodie didn't have the habit of hitting the wall even if she went crazy.

She counted the time and got on the carriage back to the son-in-law's mansion. If she expected it to be true, Nangong Jingnv should come to visit her.

Qi Yan asked the doctor to prescribe Xiaodie a prescription to soothe the nerves and help her sleep. Before returning home, she had fed Xiaodie, and if there were no accidents, she should be able to sleep until dawn.

Qi Yan washed herself and lay on the bed with only her middle clothes on. She put the oil lamp beside the bed and held a book in her hand to read. When Nangong Jingnv walked into the bedroom, she saw such a quiet scene.

She didn't let the maids follow, let alone let Xia He inform her. She took off the cloak and handed it to Qiu Ju, asking them not to wait, and pushed open the door of the bedroom.

She stood at the door and stared at Qi Yan, not seeing this man for more than half a year, he has lost more than a little weight, I don't know if it is because he is still ill, his eyes are a little red...

Nangong Jingnv was a little distressed, and her longing gushed out like a gate that broke a bank.

Qi Yan seemed to be immersed in it, without moving her eyes from the book, she turned a page casually and said softly: "Is it dinner? Please help me bring it in..."

Did not get the expected response, Qi Yan reluctantly read a few lines before pulling his eyes away from the book, a fiery red suit and Nangong Jingnv's smiling eyes came into view.

Qi Yan was stunned, not seeing Nangong Jingnv for more than half a year, she became more and more beautiful and dignified, if she was an ignorant girl half a year ago, now she really has the appearance of a nobleman.

"Your Highness?" Qi Yan wanted to lift the quilt and get up, but Nangong Jingnv walked up quickly and said, "Don't get up, just lie down."

The movements of Qi Yan's hands paused: "Yes."

Nangong Jingnv dragged her long skirt and sat by the bed. The sun was setting and the sky was getting dark. She naturally took out the scroll in Qi Yan's hand and glanced at the content: it was about some fortifications, probably from the Ministry of Industry. books.

Nangong Jingnv put the book aside casually, and said softly, "Does reading at night hurt your eyes? Look, your eye sockets are turning red."

Qi Yan smiled warmly, as before: "What Your Highness said is that only when you go out will you know that there are people beyond people and heaven beyond the sky. I just want to be able to afford the position of Minister of Industry as soon as possible, so I am in a hurry."

Nangong Jingnv held Qi Yan's hand with a smile. Half a year's hard work had covered Qi Yan's mouth and fingers with a thin layer of calluses. She held Qi Yan's hand in her palm, rubbed the calluses carefully, and said softly Said: "You have lost weight."

Qi Yan's heartbeat changed in this way, but the sense of guilt swept over at the same time, which gave birth to a kind of rejection. Before he could weigh it clearly, his body reacted first: he pulled his hand away from Nangong Jingnv.

Qi Yan pursed her lips, this action was inappropriate, she knew it, but it was too late.

Nangong Jingnv didn't say anything, she raised her head and looked at Qi Yan carefully, the two looked at each other speechlessly.

Reading the emotion in Nangong Jingnv's eyes, Qi Yan was irritable and restless, but she wanted to pretend to be calm and useful.

She missed Nangong Jingnv, at least until she found Xiaodie, she would spend some time thinking about her every day.

But all of this was shattered with Xiaodie's return, or Xiaodie didn't suffer from these things, Qi Yan could still convince herself to keep the past.

Without the invasion of the Wei State, Xiaodie would still be the most powerful tribe on the prairie: the princess of the Supporting Plow tribe.

All the accidents were caused by the girl's father in front of him!

The cold touch pulled Qi Yan's thoughts back, Nangong Jingnv put her palm on Qi Yan's face, and her index finger moved slightly to stroke Qi Yan's eyebrows: "What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable? Your complexion is very bad, Has it been passed to the imperial physician?"

Qi Yan exhaled shallowly, and smelled a faint smell of alcohol: "Did Your Highness drink?"

Nangong Jingnv smiled, took off her shoes and sat beside Qi Yan, leaned on her shoulder, and said softly: "I only drank three glasses, but this batch of wine is a bit cooler and has a strong taste."

Qi Yan's body froze, and she didn't answer.

Nangong Jingnv said to herself: "I have heard that Mr. Qi, our minister of industry, is extraordinary. He spends every day with the craftsmen and does everything by himself." Speaking of this, Nangong Jingnv's face There was a hint of sweetness and pride, and he sincerely believed that Qi Yanruo's only status as a son-in-law is the biggest humiliation.

Qi Yan remained silent, straightened her body and let Nangong Jingnv rely on her, but she didn't put one hand around her shoulders like before, and rested her hands on the quilt, rubbing the brocade quilt with her fingers.

Nangong Jingnv thought that Qi Yan was just tired, she didn't think deeply about it, and she didn't feel that she was being left out.

"Tonight...I'll stay in the Prince Consort's Mansion."

Qi Yan was silent for a moment, then thought about it and replied: "I think it's better for His Highness to go back to the residence."

Nangong Jingnv turned her head to stare at Qi Yan, she didn't feel Qi Yan's estrangement from her until now, and she couldn't think of the reason even after thinking hard.

After half a year of tempering, her temperament became calm, she didn't ask questions, just quietly watched Qi Yan, waiting for the other party to continue.

Qi Yan curled the corners of her mouth: "Since ancient times, there has been no princess condescending to live in the consort's mansion. Please come and visit me. Your servant is already the most honored pet. Before it is too late...Your Highness, let's go back. "

Nangong Jingnv opened her mouth, trying to read some clues from Qi Yan's expression, even though the person in front of her was acting as polite as before, but Nangong Jingnv didn't believe they were separated for so long...

Is etiquette really above all else?

What kind of person is Qi Yan, even though her heart is already turbulent at this moment, she can still put on a calm face and express her due expression.

Nangong Jingnv was defeated, pouted her lips, and said angrily: "But...they want to stay, there are human feelings besides legal principles, and besides, you are sick, others will understand."

Qi Yan sighed slightly inaudibly: "Your Highness, let's go back. I will pay my respects to Your Highness after I recover."

The air in the dormitory became stagnant, Nangong Jingnv hung her head in silence, and Qi Yan followed in silence.

There was a stalemate between the two, as if whoever spoke first would lose out.

In fact, the embarrassing person is Nangong Jingnv, after all, Qi Yan has expressed her appeal...

In the windless bedroom, the oil lamp by the bed suddenly jumped twice, followed by a "beep, beep, beep, beep", and the shadows of the two people also jumped a few times.

Qi Yan turned her head and took a look, it was late at night.

She was still silent, as if throwing the choice to Nangong Jingnv would stop doing her business.

Nangong Jingnu: "You... rest well, I will come to see you sometime later."

For a moment, Qi Yan's heart ached.

She even imagined that if Nangong Jingnv was "messing around" like before, she could only smile and agree, but she didn't...

Qi Yan didn't know whether she should be thankful or disappointed.

Qi Yan: "I will send you off to Your Highness."

Nangong Jingnv adjusted her expression and twitched the corners of her mouth: "No need, you should take a good rest when you are sick. Besides, it is already dark outside..."

Qi Yan: "Then I will just send His Highness to the door, okay?"

Nangong Jingnv nodded, moved to the side of the bed and put on her shoes silently.

Qi Yan lifted the quilt, took Nangong Jingnv to the door of the bedroom with her shoes on, raised her arms and bowed respectfully: "Respectfully, Your Highness."

Nangong Jingnu's face turned pale: "Go back and have a good rest."

Qi Yan: "Yes."

Nangong Jingnv watched Qi Yan close the bedroom door, her body softened as if her strength had been exhausted, her lips trembled, and her eyes were red.

In the ear room, Qiu Ju and Xia He were chatting affectionately. The two female officials in charge agreed that Her Royal Highness would stay at the Prince Consort's Mansion tonight, but Qiu Ju heard Nangong Jingnv's call...

Qi Yan put the scroll on the small bedside table, unwilling to look at it again, turned off the lamp by the bedside, and lay down on the spacious Babu bed, without feeling sleepy.

……

Can't go back, even if you don't want to face it, you have to admit: she and Nangong Jingnv can't go back again.

The princess is still the same princess as before, but her fake son-in-law has lost the interest to continue acting.

The more noble and outstanding Nangong Jingnv was, the more Qi Yan's heart ached. Her compatriot's biological sister should be happier than any daughter in Nangong's family!

In the early morning of the next day, Qi Yan ordered Xia He to go to the palace to teach the imperial doctor.

Ding You came half an hour later, seeing Qi Yan's black and thin appearance, he thought she was really sick, but after Qi Yan's dismissal, he didn't even have to exchange pleasantries, and he threw up his robe and knelt in front of Ding You.

Ding You was startled: "What are you doing! Get up!"

Qi Yan broke away from the supporting hand, and said firmly: "I beg you one thing, if you don't agree, I won't get up."

Ding You: "I promise. Get up quickly. Why are you still doing this between us? What if we are bumped into by a servant?"

Qi Yan raised her head and stared straight into Ding You's eyes: "I want you to swear not to reveal anything, especially to Master."

Ding You was stunned, he straightened up and looked at Qi Yan, the person in front of him never kept his promise, for her to say such a thing, it can be seen that the matter was serious enough to make her confused.

Ding You held up three fingers and said solemnly: "I, Ding You, swear to God, if I leak half a word, I will die!"

"Can I get up now?" Ding You helped Qi Yan up.

Qi Yan: "Today, after you return your value, you will visit my private house. I have something very important to ask for your help. You come alone."

Ding You: "Okay."