Dongyin

?It was sunny for several days, and the temperature climbed up in an instant.It was okay at night, but at noon, it was so hot that people couldn't even eat, and the heat rushed into the house as soon as the doors and windows were opened.

Just after lunch that day, Chu Xiying was still sitting at the table taking a nap.Unsuspectingly, Ying'er came in with a fruit plate, and complained loudly, "What's the matter with the prince today, lunch is already over, and he still doesn't bring ice!"

Chu Xiying frowned slightly, looked outside the door, the sun was scorching hot, and sighed softly, "There are so many people in the palace courtyard, it is inevitable that there will be some delays."

"It's okay for me to be rough and thick, but for you, I'm afraid I'll overheat you." Ying'er said, "Let me peel a pear for you."

Just as he was talking, there was a shout outside the door, "The prince is here."

Chu Xiying poked his eyes out and saw him coming in sweating profusely.

"Miss Biao has been waiting for a long time." The eunuch saluted, and said helplessly, "Today, the state government of Haozhou brought some fresh lychees, and His Majesty specially ordered them to be sent to Linshui Pavilion. Who would have thought that they would meet the Lord Wu on the way, which would delay the time?" , Miss Biao, please take care of me."

As he spoke, a fourteen or fifteen-year-old eunuch carefully placed the fruit basket on the table.There were no more than half of the lychees in the basket, and the sizes were uneven, obviously they had been picked by someone.

Chu Xiying glanced at it lightly, then nodded to the eunuch and said, "Your Majesty, you have worked hard."

The father-in-law breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly beckoned someone to come in with an ice box.

"This princess is too deceitful!" Seeing the little eunuchs who put the ice box go out, Ying'er said angrily, "Your Majesty has ordered...Miss, are you going to bear it like this?"

"She likes to eat, so just take it." Chu Xiying's tone was not flat, and as he spoke, he seemed to think of something, showing a faint smile, but his tone was a little bit bitter, "As long as she has the heart, it will be fine."

"That's...that's true." Ying'er's tone fell, she was secretly lucky that there was only one princess living in the palace, if there were two more, she might not be able to wear out all the shoes.She didn't think so carefully, remembering Chu Xiying's last words, she couldn't help but say, "Miss, I think His Majesty has treated you very well these few days."

"Really?" Chu Xiying was slightly taken aback, and only said, "Wasn't it good before?"

Ying'er thought about it seriously, "It was fine in the past. It's just that the current situation is not the same as the previous one..." Although Duan Hong hasn't been here for a few days, it's really amazing all the time. Take care of them.

Chu Xiying listened to her counting, without saying a word, until she was at a loss for words, and then said, "I'll go to bed first, if someone comes, you can help."

"...Oh" Ying'er glanced at her getting up and walking inside, only then realized that the young lady didn't seem very happy.

But Chu Xiying was lying on the bed, full of worries, and couldn't fall asleep no matter what.As soon as she turned over, a voice suddenly came from her mind, "...we can try it"

She was startled, and her thoughts had spread uncontrollably.She remembered that Duan Hong said this clearly and slowly.She also remembered the sudden fear in her heart the moment Duan Hong finished speaking.Even she herself didn't expect that when her long-cherished wish was fulfilled, what greeted her was not unexpected surprise or joy of expectation coming true, but deep fear.

So at that moment, she was silent, instinctively silent.The surroundings were abnormally quiet, and even Duan Hong's breathing could be heard clearly, her heartstrings were tensed, and her mind went blank.When Duan Hong left, she couldn't even remember the time, but only vaguely remembered the sound of sleeves flicking behind her.

Is Duan Hong angry?Chu Xiying didn't have the heart to think about those, the fear lingered in her heart, and she couldn't get rid of it until now.Her thoughts gradually became fragmented, and in a haze, Chu Xiying only felt a warm hand on the back of her hand. Just like that night, she was startled, but before she could react, the phrase "" We can try it."

Chu Xiying opened her eyes in a panic, only to find that the surroundings were so white that she couldn't see anyone at all.And that sentence was like a magic voice, coming from all directions, she looked around in panic, "Hong'er, where are you?!"

"I'm here."

A clear answer came from behind, Chu Xiying hurriedly turned around, but saw that it was a house, and Duan Hong was painting in front of the stone table.Her heart suddenly calmed down, she didn't seem to think about what was going on, she just walked over like that, "What are you painting?"

"Come and see." Duan Hong couldn't wait to pull her over, but saw that there was a school on the scroll, and Chu Xiying didn't understand what was going on.Duan Hong said, "Look how boring we are living here, why not open a school and teach children to read."

It was only then that Chu Xiying remembered that Duan Hongsheng was so lively. Before he could answer, Duan Hong asked her, "Are you okay?"

She nodded.There was a sudden noise from all around, and she was taken aback for a moment, only to realize that it was the children in the school playing.Everything seemed so natural, Duan Hong held her hand beside him and said with a smile, "It will be much more lively this way."

Chu Xiying looked at her with a smile, but found that Duan Hong was looking at her deeply.At that time, Duan Hong was close to her body and slowly lowered his head.Chu Xiying blushed slightly, and closed her eyes subconsciously.

But the strange thing is that as soon as she closed her eyes, the noises around her suddenly disappeared.Fear of deja vu spread in my heart.

"What are you doing?" Duan Hong's playful voice rang in his ear.

Chu Xiying opened his eyes, the light was dazzling.I saw Duan Hong holding Bai Yan standing in front of her, their red headgear, red wedding gown, red shoes, everything was red.

As if a huge stone was pressing on his chest, Chu Xiying couldn't breathe.

"Let's go." Duan Hong looked at her with a half-smile, then exchanged a glance with Bai Yan, and they left hand in hand, fingers clasped tightly.

……

"Miss...Miss..."

A distant voice came, and then the body was pushed violently.

"Miss, you slept so deeply that you couldn't wake up for half a day!"

What came into view was Ying'er's magnified face.

Chu Xi stared at her blankly for a long time before saying, "Didn't sleep well last night... What's the matter?" As she spoke, she propped herself up and sat up, only to realize that her vest was wet with sweat, "Ying'er, call me Someone boil some hot water, I want to take a bath."

"Where is the time to take a bath, King Qi is waiting downstairs," Ying'er said.

"She's here?" Chu Xiying let out a surprise, then lowered her eyes, and said calmly, "...Then bring clean clothes."

"……Oh"

Chu Xiying watched her go out, thinking about the dream just now, and then sighed quietly.

If possession means constant fear of losing, then she would rather not have it.Regardless of whether she loves or not, what she wants more is the peace and stability of growing old together. She can't bear the pain of gaining and losing, not even once.

But Chu Xiying changed clothes and went downstairs, but Duan Hong was not there.She was wondering when the young eunuch came up to her and said, "Your Majesty has been waiting for Miss Cousin in the side hall for a long time."

Chu Xiying was slightly surprised, and then walked towards the side hall.There is orchid incense in the side hall, and you can smell it before you get close.When she came in, she saw Duan Hong there: she was sitting where she usually sat, flipping through the books she often read.

That scene made her dazed for no reason, Chu Xiying was stunned at the door for a long time, it wasn't until Duan Hong noticed something strange and looked up at her, did he come back to his senses.

The two looked at each other, Chu Xiying paused, and then stepped forward to sit on Duan Hong's right hand side.Duan Hongmu came to meet her and sat down without speaking. After she settled down, he looked at her twice before turning his eyes back to the book.

It seemed that he didn't have much interest in reading it, Duan Hong turned four or five pages, and turned his head to look at Chu Xiying, "This room is backed by the sun, but it's a cool place."

Chu Xiying only lowered her head, as if she didn't hear what she said.Duan Hong frowned slightly, put down his book and said, "There are a lot of things these days... What's wrong with you?"

Chu Xiying came to his senses, and only evaded, "I just had a nightmare, and I'm still in shock."

"Who told you to read these strange books all day long?" Duan Hong was amused, seeing that there was indeed a bit of surprise in her eyes, he said, "Why don't you make a show, how about suppressing the shock?" After speaking, he wanted to call Li Zhuo Come in.

"Don't..." Chu Xiying was one step ahead of her, grabbing her cuff subconsciously.

Both of them were taken aback, the atmosphere was a bit strange, Chu Xiying let go of his hand quietly, and looked away.

Duan Hong stared at her closely for a while, but "What did you think about what I said that night?"

Chu Xiying sat there without saying a word.

Duan Hong didn't know what was on her mind, he just took her as acquiescence.So he stretched out his hand to hold her, but unexpectedly, Chu Xiying flinched as soon as he touched her.Although the range was not large, Duan Hong could feel it. She fixed her eyes on her and tried again.

Sure enough, the tighter she gripped, the harder Chu Xiying struggled. This was a silent contest, and the ending was to the point where she had to turn her face.In the end Duan Hong pulled her hand up, the scar on the wrist was still there, but the mutton fat white jade bracelet was gone, this attitude was obvious enough.

Duan Hong felt like being teased for days, she let go of her hand angrily, and said with a sneer, "It seems that I have misunderstood you, cousin!"

The word "cousin" is very serious.After all, she stood up and walked out.

"Hiro!"

After only taking two steps, there was a heart-piercing cry from behind, choked with sobs.

Duan Hong paused and stood there for a long time before turning around.Chu Xiying stood right in front of her, biting her lip, staring at her with tears in her eyes.The anger disappeared without a trace in an instant, before Duan Hong could speak, Chu Xiying took a step forward in the next second, and slowly leaned into her arms.

Duan Hong was stunned for several seconds before reacting.

——At the moment when the beautiful woman fell into his arms, Duan Hong felt all kinds of emotions, but he was not happy.Even after a long time, she met Shan Junxiang by chance, and when she talked about this incident, she just said, "At that time, I was completely dumbfounded, and there were only two thoughts in my mind. The first one was, why did she cry? I haven't figured it out until now. The second one is..." After a pause, I said, "I have no turning back."