long friend

The author has something to say: There is a little romance plot related to Xiao Qiping in this section, if you don’t like it, you can skip to the second half

At first when she was asked to marry Xiao Qiping, He Zipei cried, made trouble and hanged himself in the mansion, and was forcibly carried onto the sedan chair with red eyes.She made up her mind and hid a small knife in her sleeve, and if she was forced again, she would commit suicide in front of the flowers and candles.

Who in Jinling didn't know that although Xiao Qiping was proclaimed King of Chu, he was actually a deposed prince and a blind man, and no lady of his age would marry him.It was a great honor for the empress to choose a concubine for the king of Chu, but when He Zipei chatted with several sisters of the same age, everyone was panicked.

She made a preconceived conclusion that the other party must be a pedantic and boring man, otherwise how could she be feared by others?

With a red hijab on the sedan chair, He Zipei shed tears all the way, until she was led into the hall by Xi Niang, and when she heard the breathing of the person opposite, she pinched her palm to force herself to calm down.

"Why is it just me?" He Zipei thought unwillingly, "Is it because I am the prostitute of An Guogong? What is this, and I was tied to the sedan chair without asking me a word."

She was hoarding the knife, and felt that Xi Niang was going to drag her to pay her respects, so she suddenly had a rare courage and pulled the scabbard away.When it fell to the ground, because the carpet was thick and it was hidden in the skirt, there was no sound.

The sharp and cold blade touched the palm of her hand, He Zipei hesitated for a moment, and suddenly she accidentally cut a wound on her hand, and she couldn't help but let out a cry of pain.She thought that the sound of joy was so loud that there were people bustling around everywhere, but no one was paying attention, but the courage in her heart suddenly disappeared along with the pain.

She lowered her head and quietly opened her palms, the bright red was almost mixed with the big red wedding dress.

Xi Niang took her by the arm and said something happily.He Zipei's eyes were stung by the wound, and he was like a marionette in a daze, ordering and moving, and finished worshiping in a daze.

The blood from the wound on her palm solidified, forming a fragile scar.

He Zipei sat on the edge of the bed in the bridal chamber, staring down there, and suddenly complained about his cowardice.If I had been a little more resolute before getting married, or had been a little more straightforward just now...

She bit her lip and was struggling to escape by jumping out the window while Xiao Qiping was still drunk by them and she was alone in the bridal chamber.Anyway, the palace is nothing more than those few specifications, He Zipei couldn't believe that he couldn't get out!

This idea turned around in his mind, He Zipei thought about it, and felt that if he wanted to be free for the rest of his life, he could only do it here.She tore off the hijab, lifted the hem of the skirt, and when she was about to find out where the window was, she looked around the bright red bridal chamber full of festive eyes, and then froze in place.

Xiao Qiping was sitting at the table, his eyes were covered with light red ribbons, and he was looking at her quietly in the same wedding attire.

As if aware of her movement, Xiao Qiping twitched the corner of his lips lightly, and said without warning: "I heard movement from your side, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"

His voice was still youthful and clear, and his speech was polite, without embarrassment at all.He Zipei blushed suddenly because of these words, and subconsciously shook his head.After shaking her head, she realized that the other party couldn't see, and after replying "it's okay", she stared at him wantonly.

She has worshiped heaven and earth, and worshiped the high hall, and this man in front of her is her husband.

Xiao Qiping has a straight nose and beautifully shaped lips. Although his body is thin, he has an air of dignity and modesty that he cultivated since childhood.He Zipei blinked, and made an abrupt request: "Can you...can you take off the silk from your eyes?"

The man was taken aback by the somewhat rude request, and then smiled: "Okay."

He raised his hand around the back of his head, and with a light movement, the light red silk ribbon immediately fell down, and it was softly laid on Xiao Qiping's knee.His eyes were actually open, but they were dim, without the slightest brilliance—he was indeed a blind man.

He Zipei couldn't help but let out an "ah", Xiao Qiping smiled again in her direction: "Sorry, I have a problem with my eyes... Did it scare you?"

This time she knew that shaking her head was useless, so she quickly said, "No..."

"Just before saluting," Xiao Qiping casually put the silk cloth on the table, groped for the teacup by himself, took it over and wanted to take a sip, but found that there was no water in it, frowned slightly, then put it back to the original position, and continued. , "I heard Madam cry out in pain, where did you get hurt?"

This title came to her lightly, which made He Zipei tremble all over, but it was not because of fear or anxiety.

All his actions just now fell into He Zipei's eyes. She walked over to help Xiao Qiping pour a cup of tea, and the other party thanked him again, and he was so polite that he didn't look like a husband and wife——He Zipei was puzzled by his sudden thought for a moment, but replied: "It's nothing, my lord is too polite."

After drinking tea, Xiao Qiping lowered his eyelashes and said, "I've wronged you by marrying a useless person like me."

Although he has a diseased eye, his demeanor sitting there is no different from that of ordinary people.He Zipei looked at him for a long time, but there was no sympathy or pity in her heart. She looked at Xiao Qiping, and the fingers protruding from the cuffs of the other party were fair-skinned. lonely.

The uneasiness before getting married finally subsided gradually, He Zipei said softly: "The prince can't see it, but isn't he like a mirror in his heart? How can this be considered useless, and how can he wrong me?"

She swallowed the words she wanted to ask Xiao Qiping, such as "Why didn't you go to the banquet for a drink?" "Have you been sitting here just now?" The two of them remained relatively silent, standing and sitting.

The moon above the willow shoots outside is a quiet spring night.

"and after?"

Xiao Qiming was engrossed in listening, but He Zipei suddenly stopped talking. He asked a question in dissatisfaction, but saw the other party's smile deepened, and he secretly pointed behind him.

He turned around quickly, facing Xiao Qiping who was standing not far away.As if he didn't know what the two of them were talking about, he bent his eyes in Xiao Qiming's direction: "Why didn't you tell me that Qiming is here? He came so early today. Does the Crown Prince love to eat so much?"

Xiao Qiming also laughed, and said loudly: "Brother Wang, Mrs. Wang is telling me about your past."

Hearing this, Xiao Qiping walked over gropingly, He Zipei went over to support him, and said: "You still said others, you ran over by yourself and didn't say a word, what if something goes wrong on the way?"

Just now after listening to their past events, Xiao Qiming saw He Zipei helping his elder brother, his face turned red, and he hurriedly said: "Then...then I won't bother Brother Wang, I'll go and play with Wan'er."

When he turned and left, he touched his cheek, his fingertips were slightly cool, and he was startled by the temperature when he touched it.Xiao Qiming passed by those two people, and vaguely heard Xiao Qiping asking: "What's wrong with him?"

"Tell the emperor some things about his marriage that year, he must have been shy." He Zipei smiled and led him to sit down at the table, "Do you want tea, my lord?"

Xiao Qiping said helplessly: "You said the same to Qichen before..."

He Zipei pretended to be angry and said: "Then I haven't asked the prince, I have never seen my beauty or ugliness in these years, have you ever regretted it?"

The light from the sky leaked from the window, and when it was reflected on the table and the ground, the leaves carried those delicately drawn patterns. He Zipei felt a little sad when he saw that Xiao Qiping's clothes were also stained with shadows on his back, as if carefully embroidered patterns. By the sixteenth day, I had been trapped in Taicheng for so long, and I had never seen countless beauties in the world.

In his heart...will he also regret it?

He Zipei thought over and over again, but Xiao Qiping suddenly held her hand, skillfully and logically.In these small places, He Zipei often ignores Xiao Qiping's invisibility. Presumably it's been a long time, and they fit in too well.

"I've never seen anyone else before," Xiao Qiping said with a smile, and there was a momentary light in those eyes, which was fleeting, and it was an extremely beautiful illusion, "The lady is the most beautiful in my heart."

He Zipei said again: "Will it be a pity?"

This time Xiao Qiping thought about it for a long time, until He Zipei wondered if he had said something wrong, and then he said: "I love you, but I don't care about it. I hide it in the center, and when will I forget it——I am the same for my wife." , I have regrets, but I don't care about your appearance, I only know that you have treated me very well after getting along for many years."

Remembering what Xiao Qiping said at the wedding night, and hearing that he rarely said that, He Zipei blushed, and slapped him on the shoulder involuntarily, but was speechless.

There was a voice outside the house, He Zipei quickly avoided the topic: "It seems that His Majesty is coming."

This day was the winter solstice of Tianjia's sixth year, and as usual, a family banquet was supposed to be held in Hualin Garden, but Xiao Qichen was so busy recently that he completely forgot about it.It happened that Xiao Qiping was free, so he offered to come to Bowangyuan to make a living.

The picture of the winter solstice was just a small reunion, and he didn't care about the ostentation, and Xiao Qichen himself didn't like to join in the fun, so it was fine to gather a few siblings who had a good relationship together for a meal.The Liubi Pavilion in Bowang Garden has been completely refurbished. In winter, you can’t enjoy the lotus, and there’s no full moon, so it looks a bit depressed.

He Zipei was so whimsical that he planted green bamboos on the bank of the artificial lake. At this time, gauze curtains were hung on all sides of Liubixuan. Poetic.

When they arrived at the banquet hall, Xiao Qichen was studying the bamboo shadow carefully.

Because of the private reunion, Xiao Qichen was not wearing court clothes, not even a bright yellow dragon robe, but only blue clothes, covered with a light white cloak, and the neckline was decorated with animal fur, looking extremely warm.Next to him were Huiyang and Xiao Qiming, chattering something, Huiyang raised his hand and pinched Xiao Qiming's face, then laughed.

He Zipei helped Xiao Qiping into the table, and said: "Your Majesty, why don't you see the general come over?"

When they were not in front of people, they occasionally teased Xiao Qichen's relationship with Su Yan, but with good intentions, they really regarded Su Yan as someone who would accompany him for life.The weak family relationship of the royal family has gradually deepened in the past few years. The reason is that everyone has reached a consensus and no longer intrigue over that bit of power.

Xiao Qichen heard that his shoulders were slumped, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and he was a little sluggish: "Master Hou doesn't recognize him, but now that the New Year's Day is approaching, Heng'er came home from Kuaiji and wanted to see Ayan, so they made an appointment at Yanyulou Have a meal, and he will come back later... How can you say that there is such a reason to sneak around when you see your own son?"

Xiao Qiping said with a smile: "Perhaps in time, Master Hou will figure it out, after all blood is thicker than water."

Xiao Qiming didn't understand anything they said, and was about to ask innocently, but was suddenly pinched by Huiyang.The girl who chased Shen Chengjun all over the south of the Yangtze River back then, made a lot of jokes and didn't care about it, is now married as a woman, and she is still aggressive. She said directly to Xiao Qiming: "Your Highness, can you help me get a glass of wine?"

Xiao Qiming obediently took it. Although he was spoiled and brought up since he was a child, he has a very humble personality, and he is calm in doing things, sometimes showing a calmness that does not match his grade.At first the courtiers were quite critical of the matter of opposing the emperor's brother as the crown prince, but after a few years, they gradually accepted it. The few who made the most trouble back then are now full of praise for Xiao Qiming.

After that, everyone also took their seats one by one, tacitly leaving a place for Su Yan next to Xiao Qichen.

Xiao Qiming looked around for a week. He was not stupid. Taking advantage of the rare opportunity, he held on to the previous topic and asked, "Brother Huang, why does the general always come to our house for banquets, and why does the Marquis deny him?"

As soon as the words fell, the harmonious and harmonious atmosphere at the table suddenly froze.He Zipei and Hui Yang looked at each other, silently silent, wishing they didn't hear anything just now.

They all knew that this was what Xiao Qichen was willing to mention, but they were the least willing to make it clear.If he publicly admitted his relationship with Su Yan, wouldn't that be equivalent to telling everyone that the king of a country is not clear with a man?How to set an example for the world?But as Xiao Qichen's blood relatives, they couldn't accept this, what would he think?

Therefore, for a long time, they did not take the initiative to mention it, and occasionally joked a few words.Xiao Qiming suddenly wanted an explanation today, and everyone's eyes were on Xiao Qichen.

He was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled softly, the red moles at the corners of his eyes seemed to sway in the wind under the candlelight: "Why don't you ask Brother Ping, why does Mrs. Wang always come to family banquets?"

Qiming said: "Sister-in-law Wang and Brother Wang are husband and wife, so they are naturally a family."

Hearing that Xiao Qichen's smile deepened, he rubbed Qiming's hair.He was still at the age of tying his hair and didn't understand anything. After being rubbed like this, a few strands of hair fell on his forehead. Qiming hurriedly tidied it up, but Xiao Qichen suddenly said: "In this case, you should understand, General And we are family too."

Qiming's haircutting hand stopped in mid-air.

Xiao Qichen rested his chin on one hand, and said very casually: "I like Ayan, and I want to grow old with him forever. This is not a shameful thing, but it cannot be declared to the world openly, Qiming, you will know when you are older."

Qiming, who thought he was about to become an adult, was suddenly beaten back into the category of "children", and he was a little unconvinced for a while.He twisted a strand of hair around his fingertips and frowned, puzzled.

It was Princess Huiyang who came out to explain the young man's doubts. She smiled sweetly and teased: "Your Highness, didn't you tell your elder sister that you like the daughter of Xie Xiang's family very much, and you want to marry her as your concubine?"

It was two years ago that Xie Hui finally got married willingly.No one knew that he had been raising a singer outside, and that she gave birth to a daughter. Xie Hui didn't marry her back to the Prime Minister's mansion until he gained a firm foothold in the court.The boldness of his actions and the absurdity of his style also caused an uproar.

A group of people at the banquet caught off guard when they heard this youthful sentiment, and couldn't help booing. Xiao Qiming was so ashamed that his neck was red, unable to refute, he simply covered his ears and lay down on the table: "Sister is talking nonsense again!"

Hui Yang: "Hey, I didn't—Brother Chen, you have to make the decision for me. It was clearly Qiming who told me that day. He said that the companions in the palace were meaningless at all. At a glance, seeing Xie Xiang with his daughter, he stepped forward and said a few more words, thinking that the child is extremely cute, if in the future..."

Xiao Qiping: "Ah, what else is there? Prime Minister Xie's daughter is still young this year..."

Xiao Qichen: "Well, I'm only six years old after the Chinese New Year. If Qiming wants to marry her, he has to wait for many years—but it's okay. If you really like her in the future, tell Brother Huang and I'll propose marriage for you."

With red ears pretending not to hear, Qiming's eyes darkened, feeling that he could steal a lot of money, was pulled out of this past for no reason, and was ridiculed by several older brothers and sisters, he was almost ashamed .

Just when he was about to run away, Lvyi came to report that the general was coming.A group of unscrupulous adults quickly restrained their teasing expressions, Xiao Qichen stood up straight, and looked towards the corridor outside Liubixuan.

The corridor is facing the water, and it is very low. When viewed from a distance, it looks like it is built on the water, and it is extremely light.At this time, the gauze curtains were shaking slightly, the night breeze was cool, and a little snow had just fallen in the winter night.A man came from the corridor, his eyebrows were like ink paintings, his eyes were like lacquer spots, he was dressed in a blue cloak, and when he walked, he revealed the close-fitting and tight-sleeved attire that looked like a Hu suit, revealing an awe-inspiring aura that was different from the comfort of red candles.

Since Xiao Qiming could remember, he had often seen Su Yan in the palace, but the other party was always standing there in a robe and wide sleeves no different from those literati and refined scholars, only smiling and not talking much.He thought Su Yan was just like this, as if those heroic figures who calmed down the north were just empty rumors.

It was the first time he saw Su Yan dressed in such a special way. The man entered Liubixuan from the outside, and when he stretched out his hand to untie it, the cloak fell down, caught by his arm in mid-air, and hung neatly on the side shelf.Xiao Qiming couldn't help but stare blankly at this movement. He saw that Su Yan still had a sword on his waist.

Xiao Qichen naturally noticed this special feature, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Su Yan said: "Take Heng'er to the Nanyuan Camp, General Zhang insisted on making a gesture with me, but he couldn't resist him, so he took the clothes from the Chinese army tent and changed, and came here in a hurry as there was no time to change back."

He looked around and saluted quite proudly. When his eyes fell on Xiao Qiming, he rolled his eyes, as if he could see through the yearning in his eyes, and said softly, "Your Highness is also here."

When Qiming spoke again, his voice trembled slightly: "Is this the general's outfit when he went to the battlefield?"

Men are born to yearn for the battlefield, Su Yan can understand Qiming's inexplicable excitement, glanced at him, and said kindly: "This suit is not even a light coat, it's just for the army to wear it conveniently, and it needs to be armored when going on the battlefield A suit of light armor weighs about thirty catties, if your highness wants to try it, go to the Nanyuan camp to practice riding and archery, it will also be good for your health - but I'm afraid your emperor will not agree."

Although he spoke calmly to Qiming, it was in the tone of an elder. Before Xiao Qiming could answer eagerly, another person interrupted him: "I have nothing to say."

Su Yan looked at him, his gaze became much gentler instantly, and he joked, "Your Majesty, it's because you think it's demeaning for me to encourage the crown prince to fight and kill."

Xiao Qichen rolled his eyes and said: "You take it yourself, if something goes wrong with Qiming, I will be the first to question you."

Su Yan smiled and said yes, but his attitude was not respectful.He took a seat next to Xiao Qichen, and naturally moved the stool closer to the other side, and their elbows touched together.

While Xiao Qiming yearned to go to the Nanyuan camp to practice riding and archery, at the same time he felt that the relationship between the two of them was too strange, he didn't speak for a long time, and only after half a bowl of rice did he suddenly realize that——

"Family", "like" and "grow old forever", it doesn't seem...but just what he understands!

The bowl in his hand fell to the ground and broke into pieces.The servants in the Prince Chu's mansion kept pleading guilty and stepped forward to help him clean up the debris. Xiao Qiming stood there helpless.

His face turned red and white, Xiao Qichen asked casually: "Did you slip your hands while eating?"

Xiao Qiming: "I... um... I didn't, Brother Huang, the reason why you don't accept the concubine... Da Sikong and the others haven't moved after so many years of urging, is it because of this?"

Suddenly the previous topic was brought up again, this time Xiao Qiping couldn't help laughing, and He Zipei beside him couldn't stand up from laughing.Si Xia didn't mean to make fun of Qi Ming, but felt that he was very upright, and they were helpless, doting on their faces.Su Yan was in a daze, not knowing what they were talking about, vaguely aware that it was related to him, but it was difficult to interrupt.

Xiao Qichen didn't seem to be able to react for a while, but when he finally understood, he straightened his expression, no longer meant to be joking, and said sincerely: "Just because of this... Actually, I am not a wise king."

Qiming frowned, but said: "The world is peaceful, there have been no wars and famines for many years, isn't this the merit of the emperor? Is it possible that you have to have your descendants around your knees to be called a Mingjun? I don't think so. The Taifu once said that staying together is not easy. Brother Huang, you seek benevolence and benevolence, this is a private matter, and has nothing to do with Jiangshan. As a king, merits and demerits are at your fingertips, but who do you want to be with, do you still have to listen to other people's opinions?"

He seldom talks about his views in crowded places. Even though Lin Boyong often praised Qiming's ideas as very advanced, he should have been somewhat influenced by him, but Xiao Qichen rarely saw it for real.Hearing what Qiming said at this moment, he couldn't help feeling warm in his heart.

"It's best if you think so." Xiao Qichen said to him, he always looks good-tempered, and his seriousness today is especially impressive, "Sooner or later, the country will be yours, and when you die in the future You are in a high position, and I hope you can persist in this, remember not to be swayed by ordinary people's ideas."

On the day when Luoxue was silent and the family was reunited, it was the first time Xiao Qiming saw his brother's serious expression.

Later, when he sat on the throne, he realized what Xiao Qichen meant by "ordinary people".They are the emperors, above ten thousand people, there are still many things beyond their control.And Xiao Qichen was able to withstand so much pressure and stay with Su Yan, and the difficulties were beyond his imagination.

Until then, when he looked back suddenly, he realized how rare the tenderness in those eyes was.

The serious atmosphere gradually dissipated, and Huiyang talked about his own family affairs.

Shen Chengjun recently went to Luoyang for a shift change. She was bored in the general's mansion during the big festival, and she blamed Su Yan again. His military system of rotating generals hurt her.

"Brother Chen, how can you favor one over another!" Hui Yang said with the final word, "I huddled with the general in the west hall to keep warm all day long, but I have to guard the empty room alone."

Su Yan had no choice but to accept the princess's blame first, looked at Xiao Qichen, and said: "Then...then I will leave for Luoyang tomorrow, and bring General Shen back?"

Hui Yang hurriedly said: "Hey, don't...don't! General, once you leave, he will try to torment us in another way. When you were not in Jinling, Brother Chen was always thinking of all kinds of endless new policies—please For the sake of less trouble for civil and military officials, you should stay in Jinling!"

Xiao Qichen pursed his lips and said nothing, Su Yan asked curiously, "What's wrong with him?"

Huiyang regained his energy and said: "I heard from my husband, didn't you go to inspect the Yanmen Gate a few days ago? He felt that those people in the rivers and lakes were too noisy, and no one was doing business all day long. Send a register to make a book, and the government will not approve it in the future, and you are not allowed to go around in the name of exchanging ideas and using the banner of martial arts to make friends..."

Thinking of Su Jin's dog temper, he suddenly had a headache: "How can this work, if it backfires, they will make trouble."

"Yeah, thank you for persuading me," Hui Yang patted his chest and said with concern, "General, you take care of him, don't let him think about it all day long."

Xiao Qichen couldn't argue with his words, and Xiao Qiping next to him said in a calm and unhurried manner: "I think it's true, you are the only one in Taicheng who listens to what you say. For the sake of innocent courtiers, you should accompany him more, General."

Su Yan laughed, but said sternly: "Your Majesty has his own sense of propriety, so I don't need to say anything more. If it comes to the time of life and death, I am obliged to do so. But the world is peaceful, and it's okay to put children's personal feelings first."

The few of them looked at each other and smiled tacitly. Sitting next to him, Xiao Qiming felt as if he understood, but he didn't seem to understand what they were talking about. Is it out of the way?"

After drinking for three rounds, Xiao Qiping excused himself to be slightly drunk and left first, and the rest of the people also left one after another, going to rest in the rooms in Bowang Garden.

Xiao Qiming was the last to leave. When he left, he looked back. Su Yan took the cloak that was on the shelf, surrounded Xiao Qichen, and let him lean in his arms.

The two sat side by side on the fence on the side of Liubixuan facing the water. Su Yan put his arms around Xiao Qichen's shoulders and whispered something in his ear. Only the eyebrows and eyes reflected a little bit of water, as if there was a peaceful and prosperous world inside.

Their silhouettes fell into Xiao Qiming's eyes, and he stood there quietly for a while before turning around and leaving.Over the past years, Qiming has thought of this scene countless times, and only thinks that it is just like the ancients said "a couple in a lifetime".

"You shouldn't blow the wind after drinking." Su Yan nodded Xiao Qichen's nose, "I'm going to get sick again later."

"Qiming said that today, I'm very happy." He took a deep breath, put his arms around Su Yan's neck, leaned forward and kissed him, his lips touched the slightly cold skin with warm lips, and the mellow aroma of wine was lingering between his teeth, with endless aftertaste.

Su Yan had no choice but to shield him from the wind, and sat sideways. The lights were brightly lit in the distance, and the voices of people gradually faded away. It was a peaceful winter night.

Xiao Qichen hugged him like this for a while, then suddenly asked softly: "Are you really going to be on duty during the Chinese New Year? You see, they all said that..."

Su Yan lowered his head and kissed him, and said vaguely: "I also want to accompany you more, but due to my duty, I have to leave. What's more, after receiving the battle report, the small countries in the northwest are no longer threatened by the Turks, and they are starting to move around. I will go and deal with them A meal, lest they forget their status as a country and trouble you again."

Xiao Qichen lowered his head and thought for a while, and mentioned something that happened a long time ago: "Come back on the Lantern Festival, and accompany me to put up lanterns."

Su Yan was taken aback: "Why did you suddenly think of this again?"

"I..." Xiao Qichen seemed to be unable to speak for a moment, before he said, "I want to see the lantern with you again. I didn't make it myself last time, so I always feel that it won't work. This time I asked someone to teach me, and I barely made it. It's pretty."

His lingering thoughts always made it clear that Su Yan couldn't pretend to be stupid, but he was stuffed with tenderness in his arms for no reason.Su Yan laughed dumbfounded, and hugged his arm tighter: "I don't care about that."

Xiao Qichen said: "But I see that you care a lot, and you still use your purse to anger me."

Su Yan stopped talking, and drilled his fingers into his sleeve, stopped at the wrist bone and rubbed it repeatedly, and said after a long while: "Actually... when I went to tell them 'my wife' that year, I was very satisfied. But only this Only in such occasions can we quietly swear an oath of sovereignty, so you should let me say a few more words."

One hand squeezed Su Yan's face, Xiao Qichen nestled in his arms, but smiled and said nothing, apparently acquiescing.

His untimely obedience always makes people very emotional. Su Yan looked around, lowered his head and moved closer, and lightly bit his earlobe, and the heat went into his cochlea: "sit for a while, or take a break?"

"You can carry me, I have no strength after drinking." Xiao Qichen tried to be obedient, and put his arms around Su Yan's neck and did not let go.

He heard the other party sigh, and then he lightened up, and was actually hugged by him like that.Su Yan's cloak was on Xiao Qichen's body, and he was an adult man, so he couldn't be too light. Su Yan hooked his knees with one hand, and hugged his back with the other, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, hold him tight!" gone."

Xiao Qichen simply buried himself in his neck, there was a hazy black shadow in front of his eyes, only Su Yan's footsteps and breathing could be heard, as if they were connected together and could never be separated again.

"Ayan." Xiao Qichen yelled, he felt that the wine he drank during the banquet was gradually getting over his head, and the words he usually didn't like to say were all squeezed in his throat and urgently needed to be vented.

Su Yan "hmm" for a moment, they were walking along the garden path, the shadows of the trees were whirling, and the fragrance of plum blossoms was faintly wafting.

Xiao Qichen thought for a while, but before he could sort out his sudden melancholy, he pieced together a few words into a sentence, which came out inexplicably: "Ayan, I like you so much."

Su Yan's hand holding him almost loosened, and he quickly regained his control, feeling that the person in his arms suddenly became heavy—those feelings that are usually always palpable were spoken out at this moment, Su Yan could not help but feel that his footsteps were vain. Her heart beat faster, and she said softly, "Can you say it again?"

Xiao Qichen suppressed a smile, but said: "Stop talking, these shameless words happen once in a while... Do you think I'm still at Qiming's age, and talk about liking all day long."

"But I still like you very much." Su Yan said, "Then I don't want to be shameless, how about I wake up and tell you every day?"

He heard Su Yan's voice resounding in his ears, and felt a resonance in his chest, probably because he lost his temper after drinking, and his emotions were prone to collapse, and his nose suddenly felt a little sore.

Xiao Qichen had waited too long for this sentence, even though he knew it well, hearing it with his own ears had a deeper meaning.

In the night, Su Yan heard his breathing was different, patted Xiao Qichen on the back, and then walked forward with him in his arms: "I won't trouble you anymore. I will try my best to come back for the Lantern Festival. It's rare that you beg me for anything, and you can't do anything with your life." It's going to be done."

"You're the one who talks too much." Xiao Qichen said in a low voice, "Go back quickly, the wind blows me cold."

A heavy snowfall fell in the middle of the night, and the entire Jiangnan was whitewashed into a grand scene in ink paintings.

The next day Xiao Qichen woke up early, lying on Su Yan's body and pinching his nose.There are many trees in Bowang Garden, and there are no leaves in winter. The outlines of those branches are reflected outside the window, and the shadow of a leaf falls on Su Yan's eyelashes, which makes his heart itch.

The person who was squeezed so hard to breathe frowned, woke up in an unbearable feeling, and was kissed by Xiao Qichen again, before he had time to think, he subconsciously kissed him back.

Su Yan hugged his waist, and didn't mind him pressing down like this, but felt a little restless after touching the bare skin.He tilted his head, poked his hands down, and asked in a hoarse voice: "Are you going back to court now?"

Xiao Qichen said indifferently: "It's still early."

You can also steal a leisurely morning and sleep well.