Enter the red building

Chapter [-]

Shui Linglong looked at her father standing in front of her, she didn't know what to say, she just lowered her head and asked, "Father, why are you here?"

Shui Rong looked at her daughter who left Beijing with Xue Qiu in spite of everything and felt angry, and some were more worried, but now she felt relieved after seeing her, but she still asked in a cold voice with a straight face: "Why, Are you still not allowing me to take you back?"

Speaking of it, Shui Rong knew that after Shui Linglong followed Xue Qiu back to Jinling, she felt uneasy, and wanted to see how Linglong was doing, and also wondered if she could take this opportunity to get Xue Qiu to agree to marry Linglong.

Therefore, he followed Xue Qiu and his party, but did not catch up. Fortunately, he received a letter from Shui Linglong on the way, knowing that Xue Qiu was staying in Yangzhou, otherwise he would have missed it.

Shui Rong straight to the point stated the purpose of his trip. Seeing the unwillingness on Shui Linglong's face, Xue Qiu looked indifferent. Shui Rong knew that his guess was right, and Shui Linglong followed Xue Qiu back home because of wishful thinking. Jinling.

Xue Qiu saw that he was dressed in ordinary makeup, with only four personal guards, and said, "My lord, let's go inside and talk!"

Shui Rong glanced at Xue Qiu lightly, and walked inside with big strides. The four guards behind him were also in ordinary attire, and they followed Shui Rong without taking a step, but they could tell by their eyes that they were masters, and Xue Qiu also He quickly followed up, thinking about how to tell the prince about Liu Beifeng.

Shui Linglong glanced at Xue Qiu, wanted to say something but in the end she didn't say anything, and just followed Shui Rong into the main hall.

The servants heard that the prince sitting on the top seat was someone they had never seen in their entire life, and they all lowered their heads and served tea, fearing that something might go wrong.

Shui Rong sat on the big black wooden chair in the main hall, and four guards stood around Shui Rong.The atmosphere in the main hall suddenly became very cold.

Xue Qiu didn't know what to say, to break the stagnant situation, he picked up a cup of tea, pretending to be drinking tea, just waiting for the matter between Shui Rong and Shui Linglong to be resolved.

But he didn't want Shui Rong to ask Xue Qiu: "I don't know why Mr. Xue brought my daughter here from the capital because of intentions?"

Xue Qiu was taken aback, why did he take Shui Linglong away by himself?Could it be that the prince wants to push this responsibility onto himself and make himself responsible.In an instant, countless thoughts turned in Xue Qiu's mind, but he still put down his tea and replied respectfully: "My lord, this statement is wrong. This princess insists on following the official, and the official has persuaded him many times The princess returns to Beijing. However, if the princess doesn’t listen, the lower officials can’t do anything.”

Shui Rong's eyes flashed, he knew the truth of the matter, but he had to say this for Shui Linglong, just about to question Xue Qiu, Shui Linglong interrupted and said: "Father, this is something that my daughter insists on relying on." Lord Xue."

Shui Linglong didn't feel too embarrassed when she said this, after all, it was a fact and no one could change it, besides, if she dared to make such a decision at the beginning, she would be able to face the consequences of this matter.

Shui Rong slapped his face heavily, and scolded Shui Linglong: "How dare you say that you did such a shameless thing!"

Shui Linglong's expression remained unchanged, and she asked, "Why am I shameless?"

"Aren't you shameless for running away from home with a man like this?" Shui Rong asked angrily.

The servants standing next to him all lowered their heads, feeling uneasy when they heard King Beijing get angry.Just please don't suddenly take it out on yourself.

Shui Linglong didn't answer, but her expression showed that she didn't regret it at all, and she didn't feel ashamed, she asked, "Could it be that the father just came here to question the daughter?"

Seeing Shui Linglong's unapologetic expression, Shui Rong was very angry, but still asked, "What are you going to do now?"

Xue Qiu listened to what Shui Rong said, but felt uneasy in his heart, it sounded like the prince would make himself responsible for Shui Linglong's damaged reputation.

Shui Linglong also guessed Shui Rong's thoughts, and sighed: "Father, I have relied on Lord Xue for this matter from the beginning to the end, so don't think about making him responsible for your daughter."

Shui Rong's face changed slightly, Shui Linglong's direct words like this are directly destroying her own thoughts, Shui Rong is very depressed now, she clearly has such a good opportunity, why doesn't Linglong cherish it, and insists on wasting it like this.

"Master Xue, this Linglong's reputation has been ruined. Do you know what Master Xue said? You must know that Linglong did this for the sake of Master Xue." Shui Rong didn't believe that Xue Qiu would stay out of the matter, even if he didn't care about it at all. Not much to do with this matter.

Shui Linglong didn't speak anymore, and she also wanted to know what answer Xue Qiu would give. Although Shui Linglong had high hopes for Xue Qiu's answer, she also hoped to hear Xue Qiu's answer, a sentence that made her feel happy. happy answer.

Listening to Shui Rong's heartfelt words, Xue Qiu felt very awkward, since he didn't beg her to do it, why should he make himself responsible?But Xue Qiu said: "Isn't the prince's words embarrassing his dismissal?"

Shui Rong didn't expect Xue Qiu to directly say that he was embarrassing him. Could it be that marrying Linglong really made him so embarrassing?Hasn't his wife passed away, will he not renew the string like himself?

Shui Linglong had expected Xue Qiu's answer from the very beginning, but she still had a little luck in her heart, Shui Linglong didn't know how long she could hold on, really didn't know.

"So, Mr. Xue is trying to shirk responsibility. You must know that Linglong's current reputation is ruined by you, and it will be difficult for her to have a good marriage." Shui Rong still hopes that Xue Qiu can give him a satisfactory answer.

Xue Qiu had a guilty look on his face, and said in a low voice: "I am sorry for what happened, but I really have no way to explain to the prince and princess."

Xue Qiu knew that Shui Linglong would find it really difficult to find a good marriage. Coupled with Shui Linglong's age, it would be even more difficult.But I really have no way to give her a good result, at least not now.

Seeing Xue Qiu's current attitude, Shui Rong understood, and he didn't want to do something difficult for others, but he felt sorry for Shui Linglong in his heart, looked at Shui Linglong and asked, "Come back to the capital with me tomorrow!"

Shui Linglong shook her head, and said firmly: "Father, I will not return to the capital!"

Shui Rong was very helpless, and asked: "If you don't go back to the capital, are you planning to go to Jinling with Master Xue?"

Shui Linglong nodded.

Xue Qiu sighed in his heart, and persuaded Shui Linglong: "Princess, let's go back to Beijing with the prince! The princess really doesn't have to do this, the officials can't bear it!"

Shui Linglong smiled and said: "Master Xue, there is no need to do this. I do everything willingly."

Looking at Shui Linglong's bright smile, Xue Qiu felt a little guilty in his heart, and said, "But the princess will make it difficult for the lower officials by doing this?"

Shui Linglong looked at Xue Qiu and said, "Master Xue, didn't I tell you? I will watch you, and I won't be a step behind."

Shui Rong looked at Shui Linglong's persistent expression, and felt distressed, Linglong, why did you do this?Shui Rong thought for a while, but still said: "I have something, I want to talk to Mr. Xue alone."

When Shui Linglong heard what Shui Rong said, she immediately said, "Father, don't—"

Before Shui Linglong finished speaking, Shui Rong waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, father will not force you with force!"

Shui Linglong breathed a sigh of relief when she heard what her father said, she didn't want Xue Qiu to hate her.Shui Linglong stood up, glanced at Xue Qiu, and walked out.

Those servants also hurried out, who would dare to stay here after the prince had spoken.

Shui Rong said to the four guards beside him: "You guys go out first too! Just wait outside."

The four guards responded respectfully and withdrew.

In the room, Xue Qiu and Shui Rong were the only ones left. In the quiet atmosphere, neither of them spoke, they were just silent.

Shui Rong looked at Xue Qiu carefully, and was very satisfied with Xue Qiu in his heart, but it was a pity that he had no idea about Linglong, so he asked after a long time: "Xue Qiu, I want to ask you a question, do you plan to continue in the future?"

Xue Qiu replied honestly: "This question has not been thought about by the officials."

"Then think about it now, will you marry another wife?" Shui Rong wanted to know Xue Qiu's answer, and wanted to know if Shui Linglong had a chance to wait like this, and whether there was any result.

Xue Qiu shook his head, and continued to tell the truth, "This subordinate doesn't know. But if necessary, the subordinate will marry again."

"Necessary?" Shui Rong didn't understand what Xue Qiu meant, and asked, "What does it mean?"

Xue Qiu replied: "If Wuyou needs a mother, the lower official may marry a wife."

When Shui Rong heard Xue Qiu's answer, he frowned and asked, "Who is Wuyou? Could it be your child?"

Xue Qiu nodded.

"Then that means you are marrying again for the sake of your children? You won't fall in love with other women again?" Shui Rong is very conflicted in his heart now, and Xue Qiu's answer makes him very embarrassed.

Xue Qiu's answer proves that he will continue, but not because he fell in love with that woman, but only for his own children.

In love with other women?Xue Qiu never thought about this question.

Xue Qiu was silent for a moment, looked up at Shui Rong and asked: "I heard that the prince has never married another princess, so why do you dare to ask the prince himself?"

Shui Rong was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect Xue Qiu to ask himself back, why didn't he marry again?Can't forget Lian'er, even after so long, I haven't forgotten her, so why should I ask Xue Qiu?

For Shui Linglong, Shui Rong still asked: "Since you said that, can you agree to marry Linglong? She can't go on like this and never marry for the rest of her life. She loves you very much."

Xue Qiu looked at Shui Rong's eyes, didn't know how to answer, he just said: "My lord, you should know that I am here for worry-free, not—"

Shui Rong's eyes dimmed, he waved his hand to interrupt Xue Qiu, sighed, and said softly, "Don't tell her about it, never."