Once magnificent, now brilliant

A group of people and horses walked on the official road at a leisurely pace, with a horse-riding team in front and a double carriage at the end.The carriage looks inconspicuous, but if you look closely at the two horses, it is not difficult to find that it is not something that ordinary people can have.

Qi Xiang was sitting in the carriage, idly eating the plums, pastries and other snacks brought by Xiaosong.He likes sweets, but he also likes sour, but since his body is not as good as before and after, he doesn't dare to touch the sour ones, but this cake that he hasn't eaten for a long time, tastes so delicious that he feels happy now.

Bai Junyu came to pick him up in person, completely unexpected by Qi Xiang, but it turned out to be a better result than Xianxuan's.So he refused, but in fact he would return to Beijing with Bai Junyu.

He hasn't had much communication with Bai Junyu in the past few days. They have been separated for many years, and the news is blocked. He doesn't know about Bai Junyu's situation, whether he is married, and dare not ask. He gets along with Bai Junyu like a stranger. Not interfering, but can't help but worry about it.

When they arrived at a tea stand, it was already noon, and a group of people stopped to rest and eat.

Xiao Song brought a bowl of hot noodle soup to the front of the car, "My lord, the tea stand here only has hot noodle soup, so you can make do with it."

Qi Xiang didn't get out of the car, but opened the curtain a little, took the bowl, "Thank you."

"My lord, you're welcome, call me again if you need anything."

Hot noodle soup, the soup base is made of pork bones, with cabbage and eggs as side dishes, hot and delicious, suitable for this season.

Qi Xiang ate slowly, and they would arrive in the capital in two days. The family who went back to report the letter had already met them on the road, and brought a letter from Xianxuan.

Xian Xuan's tone was the same as before, as if they had never been separated, the words were very casual, and there was no false politeness, which made Qi Xiang very heartwarming.

Xian Yu said that he didn't have to worry so much. Since they wanted to take him back, they wouldn't be afraid of those rumors. The fourth prince also proposed to the Tai Tuo and placed a guarantor on this matter without knowing that they were going to take him back, saying that it was inevitable. Will keep him safe.

If Qi Xiang doesn't want to live in a big place, Xianzheng also has a small courtyard house, which was originally planned to be used as a library for the Taifu, but it has not been used yet.The location of the courtyard is good, in the middle of a deep alley, it can be regarded as a quiet place amidst the noise, very suitable for Qi Xiang.If Qi Xiang is willing, he can live there.

This is of course the best choice, so that his activities in Beijing will be smoother.

After Bai Junyu finished his meal, he came to check on Qi Xiang's situation. Qi Xiang didn't want to get out of the car. He knew the reason and didn't force it, but...

"It's fine if you don't want to get out of the car during the day, but you have to go out for a walk at night, and you can't stand being confined all day." Bai Junyu opened the curtain of the car and said.

On weekdays, Bai Junyu didn't care about him, which made Qi Xiang feel comfortable, and at the same time a little bit lost, but it was better than caring too much. When people taste sweetness, it is even more difficult to taste bitterness.

"Okay." Qi Xiang agreed, not wanting to argue with Bai Junyu more, talking more would lead to more contact, why bother?

Seeing that Qi Xiang still had half a bowl of noodles left, Bai Junyu asked, "Not to your liking?"

"No, I ate too many cakes and couldn't eat any more."

There is only the bottom of the pastry box, so it can be seen that there is really no less food, "If you can't eat it, don't eat it, you will be easier to support."

Qi Xiang wanted to say: If you eat pancakes and pickles for five years, you will also feel that it is very satisfying to have cakes to satisfy your hunger.But having said that, for the young masters and ladies in Beijing, cakes are just snacks, dispensable things, and he uses them as a staple food, so he will naturally be said a few words.

"It's been a long time since I ate." Qi Xiang was full now, and didn't stretch his hand there.

Bai Junyu was silent for a while, and said: "There is a Song's pastry shop on the outskirts of the capital. The pastries they sell are unique, but they are far away. Only those in Beijing who have the conditions will go to buy them. I will buy some for you when I pass by."

"Thank you." He had no money, and Steward Pan didn't have much, so even if he knew it was delicious, he would never be able to buy it.Bai Junyu offered to buy it for him, and he should have politely refused, but thinking about what will happen after entering Beijing, the pastry should be a bit of aftertaste...

When he arrived in Beijing, Xianzheng was already waiting in the courtyard.

The carriages came rolling, and the number of people was reduced to avoid being too conspicuous, which was not in line with the low-key that should be.

The carriage stopped at the door, Xianzheng didn't bother to talk to Bai Junyu, and went directly to lift the curtain of the carriage, "Wen Jing!"

Immediately, the ending sound disappeared abruptly, leaving only a daze.

Qi Xiang knew why, and didn't let the joy of meeting linger on this matter, and smiled calmly: "Er Mian, long time no see."

Xian Zhen came back to his senses, and immediately stretched out his hand to help him, and thoughtfully did not ask any further questions, "It's been a hard journey."

With a natural smile on his lips, Xian Yu has always been a well-known romantic man in Beijing. This romantic thing does not mean that he has a messy relationship with women, but that he knows everything about piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and his appearance is handsome and suave. There are many in Goulan cottages. soulmate.Most of these people did not fall voluntarily, and it was satisfying to have a good man who understood them and would not look down on them.

So Xianzheng is very popular in this kind of place, especially art halls, but these women are destined not to reach the threshold of famous families, and they don't have such extravagant hopes, and those girls from families whose sisters match Xian's family don't want to. My husband is such a person, so until Qi Xiang left the capital, I never heard of Xian Xuan discussing marriage with any girl.

After Qi Xiang got out of the car, Steward Pan and Xiao Song came to salute, Xian Xing asked Steward Pan a few words of concern before realizing that Bai Junyu was also there.

"Xi Ze, it's hard work for you to make this trip. I still have the foresight, otherwise Wen Jing would not know when he would be willing to return to Beijing."

Like Qi Xiang, Bai Junyu's word "Xi Cho" was invented by the Taifu. In the past years, Qi Xiang felt that he finally had something like Bai Junyu, and secretly pleased for a long time.

Bai Junyu has been running for several days, and she is also covered in dust, and now there is a hint of fatigue between her brows, "You are welcome, I will go back first if I have nothing else to do."

"Okay, I'll treat you to dinner another day."

Bai Junyu didn't respond, and took the people away.

Xian Xuan dragged Qi Xiang into the room, "Sit down."

He said and poured him a cup of tea, "This is grandpa's new white tea, try it."

"Thank you." Qi Xiang took a sip and said nothing.

Xian Zhen also poured himself a cup, but drinking tea was not the main point for him, so he asked anxiously, "Your face..."

Qi Xiang said with a smile: "In that kind of place, some injuries are always inevitable."

Xian Xuan sighed, "I'm incompetent, I didn't take care of you."

"It has nothing to do with you. I am exiled for crimes, and you can't do anything." Qi Xiang looked relieved, as if he didn't care about this matter anymore, "Let's not talk about this, let's talk about you. The past few years have passed Okay? Are you married?"

Xian Yu smiled bitterly: "Don't mention it, my mother was seriously ill three years ago. You also know that after my father passed away, my mother has been depressed and has become ill. She knows that her time is limited, so she hopes to see me get married But it's hard to find girls in Beijing, and my reputation isn't bad, but it's not so easy for a girl of the right family to marry me."

"It's also a coincidence. My mother has a cousin who is beautiful, but she is not in good health. After eighteen years, there is no good family. The cousin is kind and well-educated. When my mother returned to her mother's house, the cousin was also very close to her. Hou. My mother just wants me to marry her. She doesn’t live in Beijing, and she doesn’t know much about Beijing’s affairs. In addition, she has been taking medicine for many years, and most people are afraid that she will confess, so it’s better to come into my Xian’s house. I will accompany my mother back home. When I was in my natal family, I met a few times, and I had a good impression, so I agreed."

Speaking of this, Xian Xuan sighed: "My mother passed away in the second year of my marriage. My cousin's health is worse than we expected, and she also passed away half a year ago."

"My condolences." Qi Xiang said.

Losing his mother and wife in a short period of time is not a blow.

Xian Xuan drank his tea and said, "It's all fate, so it's not so difficult if you don't think too much about it."

Xianxuan's reputation is not clean enough, but with the reputation of Taifu, it is not impossible to get a good marriage.Moreover, it must have some affection for Xianzheng to be willing to marry a cousin who doesn't have much contact with her.

After thinking about it for a while, Qi Xiang asked, "Did the Taifu not object to your marriage?"

Xianzheng is the eldest grandson of the only seedling of the Xian family, and married a sick girl. As Xianzheng's pro-grandfather, the Taifu has the position to let his grandson find a better marriage.

Xian Xuan smiled and said: "No. Now that the princes have grown up, the situation in Beijing has already entered a state of tension. After all, we are studying with the fourth prince, and our identities are sensitive. If I marry a girl who has no power and power, the emperor will also rest assured."

Sure enough, there are political reasons behind everything.

"It's right to have such a plan." Qi Xiang couldn't comment too much, whoever is in the position of Xianzheng, I'm afraid it's the same, "Teacher went to teach the princes today?"

"Exactly. Knowing that you are coming back today, I said I would come to see you after class."

"Don't dare, with my current status, how dare I work for the Taifu to see me? If the Taifu does not give up, I should come to thank you." The Taifu was really kind to him back then, and he often taught him privately. Borrowing his books, and always letting him go back to have dinner with Xianzheng, Qi Xiang always remembers this kindness.

"You're exhausted, it's hard work, grandpa doesn't talk too much, let's just do whatever we want." Facing Qi Xiang, those red tapes can be saved.

Qi Xiang respects the Grand Tutor, but now he is really tired, his body really does not allow him to visit the Xianfu.I can only trouble the Grand Tutor to come and wait for him to rest for a few days before going, which is not considered rude.

"Look at you now, even if I don't ask, I know that you are not doing well." Xian Xuan sighed: "I will ask the doctor to come and take a look at you tomorrow, and everything will be fine in the future."

Qi Xiang slowly drank the warm tea: "Don't bother, it's easy to attract attention if you are too high-profile. When I was in Xifeng, Steward Pan asked someone to take a look at it for me. Just take the medicine as it is."

Xian Xuan objected: "How can it be done? There is a lack of medical care in Xi'an. If the diagnosis is not good, is it a delay? You have to listen to me on this matter, so it's settled."

Qi Xiang thought for a moment and said, "Well, I won't be polite to you."

"That's right." Xian Xing was satisfied.

In the evening, Taifu's carriage stopped in front of the courtyard.

What they didn't expect was that Bai Junyu came again.

Qi Xiang didn't care about being surprised, went out the door and knelt down to salute, bumping his head heavily on the stone brick, and called him "Teacher".

The Taifu hurriedly helped him up. Compared with the year when Qi Xiang left, the Taifu had a lot of gray hairs, but he looked energetic, with a red face, and clapped Qi Xiang's hand excitedly and restrainedly, "Okay." Just come back, kid, just come back."

Qi Xiang supported the Taifu, "Teacher Lao misses you, and the students are ashamed."

"Your father's matter has nothing to do with you. What shame is there? If you want to, continue to study with me in the future. I can teach you more while I can teach you. Only you can be practical in your field." Follow me, they are here to deal with it."

The "they" mentioned by Taifu refers to Xian Xuan and others who are readers with Qi Xiang.

Qi Xiang didn't answer, but respectfully helped the Tai Tuo into the hall.

Xian Xing and Bai Junyu followed behind, Xian Xing asked, "Why are you here again?"

Bai Junyu looked at the two people who were talking in front, and said: "My mother knew that Wen Jing was back, so she asked someone to make some food for me to bring over. She said that there was no one to take care of her here. Good meal. I will drop by to pick up Tai Tu and tell you about Wen Jing's situation, so that Tai Tu won't be surprised if he is unprepared."

"It's still your thoughtfulness." Xian Zhen said with a smile, and couldn't help but glance at Qi Xiang, wondering if Qi Xiang would be happy to hear this.

"Since we're here, let's stay and eat together at night, as a way to welcome Wen Jing." Xian Xuan said, "Wen Jing's identity is sensitive, so it's not easy to go to a restaurant to celebrate, so it's also kind of nice for us to have a meal together. "

"Okay." Bai Junyu agreed.

Xian Xing smiled happily, feeling that Bai Junyu had become more humane the more he lived these past few years.

Today is a happy day, no one said any disappointing words, nor did they mention the affairs of the court, the Taifu drank too much, and when Xian Xuan helped him to leave, he was already shaking.

"Thank you for today." Probably because of being able to see Bai Junyu every day along the way, Qi Xiang's longing has found a place, and he has become more proficient at pretending to be calm, but only he can understand the throbbing in his heart.

Bai Junyu sat at the table and waited for Butler Pan to wash and tidy up the dishes before he went home and told his parents, "You're welcome. Your father and I were classmates, and you and I are classmates. Even if you don't understand your nature well enough, you know Your situation at home. Since the matter has nothing to do with you, I have no reason to avoid suspicion. "

Unexpectedly, five years later, their conversation would be so smooth and familiar, which was clearly not the case before.

Thinking of all the things five years ago, Qi Xiang gritted his teeth and asked, "Are you married?"

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Qi Xiang: Word: Wen Jing

Bai Junyu: Word: Xi Cho

Xianxuan: Word: Ermian

Correct typo~