The ancient life of a master craftsman

Brother Xue is 23 years old this year and still unmarried.Ever since he came to the capital with his elder brother and brother-in-law, he has devoted himself to studying. For convenience, he combed his hair directly, so that outsiders will not know that he is an unmarried brother.

Brother Yu originally disapproved, but he still hoped that one day his younger brother would meet his beloved and be with him for the rest of his life.

But he couldn't hold back his younger brother, so he could only watch him running back and forth outside every day either dressed as a man or combing his hair.

However, brother Yu felt a little strange recently. Brother Xue hadn't gone out for a month and stayed in the store all the time. He knocked on the door of his brother's room with his stomach full.

"Brother Xue, are you asleep?"

Brother Xue hurriedly opened the door to help him, "Brother, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Brother Yu's stomach is already big, and it is very inconvenient to move around. Brother Xue supported him, but he didn't refuse. He stepped over the threshold and entered the house, "It's not that I need you for something."

The two brothers sat down by the bed, and brother Xue helped his brother take off his shoes. Brother Yu's pregnancy was difficult, his feet were swollen, and the shoes were uncomfortable no matter how loose they were.

"Brother, tell me, is someone bullying you?" Brother Yu took off his shoes, feeling as if a shackle had been removed from his body, and asked him with concern while holding Brother Xue's hand, "Why don't you go out recently? ?”

Brother Xue froze for a moment, the dark alley and the man's hot chest flashed in his mind, but he immediately covered it up, "No, it's not brother, you are about to give birth, I don't worry."

Brother Yu knew his younger brother well, so he didn't miss the moment of stiffness, "Still hiding it from me? Tell me, what happened, your second nephew won't come out for more than a month."

Brother Xue also knew that he couldn't hide it from his brother, so he could only tell the story.

Ever since they moved to the capital, Brother Xue combed her hair up to look like a married man, and did not explain her husband's whereabouts.

And when Zhao Pingan saw him again, he found that he had combed his hair. He thought he was married in Huaimu Village, so he didn't ask any more questions, and they didn't have the chance to meet a few times. thing.

After more than a year like this, Brother Xue often visited Brother Qing because Qing Geer married into Liu's family, and at the same time, he also read books that could not be found in bookstores at Liu's house.

Because Brother Qing's three older brothers have already started the printing business, the Liu family really has a lot of books, and there are still more books every three months.

After all, it is inconvenient for Brother Xue to go to the bookstore outside to read books, but it is much more convenient to go to Liu’s house. Brother Qing doesn’t like to study, but he is very happy to let Brother Xue study, so he specially cleaned up a room to be Brother Xue A place for children to read books.

Zhao Ping'an also came to the Liu Mansion several times in private, only to find out that Brother Xue often reads books. He came and went again and again, and Brother Xue was familiar with him, and even shared the same room with him, and they didn't think it was strange to read their own books. up.

But later, Zhao Ping'an behaved very strangely. Not only did he no longer come to Liu's house to read books, but even if he occasionally met Xue Ge'er, he would pass by without squinting without even saying hello.

Although Brother Xue felt very strange and felt uncomfortable, after all he thought they were good friends, but Brother Xue was not a curious person, since Zhao Pingan didn't want to talk to him, he wouldn't ask for it It's no fun to ask anything.

So they seem to have become the same again, and they will not meet each other for a long time.

In a flash, four years have passed, and Zhao Pingan began to appear frequently in Liu's house again at a certain period of time, and there were many more opportunities to meet Xue Geer, so much that Xue Geer wondered if Zhao Pingan did it on purpose, but on second thought Thinking, Zhao Ping'an's status is precious, why so?

Putting aside this narcissistic thought, he calmly faced Zhao Pingan who suddenly appeared. Occasionally, Zhao Pingan asked him to drink tea, and he would go once or twice.

But just last month, they came back from a lake tour and passed by a deep alley. Zhao Pingan asked him, "Why did you comb your hair when you were not married?"

In the past few years in the capital, Xue Geer has been studying continuously, and her whole body is like a carefully polished and carved jade, exuding a restrained and clear light.

He glanced at Zhao Pingan very strangely, as if surprised that he would be interested in this matter, "It's nothing, just to reduce gossip, after all, if you don't marry when you are old, you will always attract people's attention."

Zhao Pingan clenched his fists, and the boulder that had been pressing on his heart shattered suddenly. The turbulent emotion broke through his reason in an instant. He pulled Xue Ge'er into the alley and hugged him tightly.

Brother Xue thought of that menacing yet tender kiss, and felt his whole body tremble, his heart trembled, but he didn't know what to do.

At that time, he seemed to slap Zhao Ping'an in a panic, and then ran away in a hurry. When he ran, he could still feel the burning gaze of that person.

After that, he didn't go out, didn't go anywhere, and stayed at home, helping his brother-in-law with accounts and taking care of his eldest nephew.

Brother Yu looked at his younger brother's face as white as jade with two inconspicuous blushes, and was overjoyed, his younger brother made of stone was tempted!

It's good to be tempted, tempting shows that his brother still has this muscle.

Just as he was about to show his joyful emotions, Brother Yu's face darkened again when he thought of the person he was attracted to, especially since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince dared to belittle his younger brother, he was even more angry.

"Brother, in the future" he wanted to say that he would take two servants with him when he went out, but thinking of Zhao Ping'an's identity, he couldn't continue.

Brother Xue understood his concerns, "Brother, don't worry, I just need to go out less recently, he may have made a mistake for a while, and he didn't mean to belittle me."

Brother Xue found an unseemly excuse for Zhao Pingan's reckless behavior, and planned to avoid seeing him, so as to avoid embarrassment when meeting him.

But he didn't know that the man he avoided had made frequent mistakes this month, his heart was restless, and he kept regretting the loss of control that day.

It's just that a person who has been suppressed for four years suddenly finds out that his sweetheart is not actually married. Under the excitement, it is inevitable that he will lose his rules.

Liu Chuncheng noticed Zhao Pingan's strange situation. After he lost his mind again, Liu Chuncheng asked him to go to the study to talk.

"Ping An has something on his mind recently?" Liu Chuncheng poured him a cup of tea with his own hands.

Zhao Pingan took the teacup with both hands, with some hesitation on his face, but seeing Liu Chuncheng's gentle face, he still expressed his anxiety.

"Little Daddy, I like someone," he began hesitantly.

Liu Chuncheng realized, this child has finally enlightened?

"Which family's child is it?" Liu Chuncheng asked with great interest.

"Yeah, little daddy, I seem to have done something wrong. Will he think I'm an apprentice and doesn't like me?" Zhao Pingan was vague, afraid that Liu Chuncheng would disagree if he said it, so he only said his worries now.

"It doesn't look like a child with a good background, maybe" Liu Chuncheng recalled that he often went to the Liu residence, "I met him in the Liu residence?"

"Little Daddy" Zhao Ping'an looked at him with some anxiety.

Liu Chuncheng patted his hand, "Son, your father and I have never urged you to get married and have children. We just hoped that you could marry someone you like. Life is very long. If you don't join hands with the person you love, you will lose your life." Just living through the day."

"So, no matter who you like, as long as it is someone with good character and culture, neither your father nor I will object. I still have a few years to live, and I can teach your wife how to manage palace affairs." , so don't worry."

It was only then that Zhao Pingan knew why his father had always suppressed the ministers to not allow the choice of the crown princess. All worries were thrown away, and he expressed his thoughts frankly.

"I like Brother Xue, the little brother who saved me in Huaimu Village back then, and he is also in the capital now." When Zhao Pingan mentioned Brother Xue, his eyebrows and eyes were gentle, and his eyes were full of emotion. , unconsciously raised a smile.

Seeing this, Liu Chuncheng didn't understand why, the young man in front of him was already deeply rooted in love.

He recalled a bit, and remembered which little brother Xue was, and patted his hand, "If you really like it, I'll go and tell your father, and I will make an order for you two to get married."

Zhao Pingan was happy for a while, then lowered his head in disappointment, "But, what if he doesn't like me?"

He also talked about how he misunderstood that Brother Xue was married, how he resolved the misunderstanding, and how he underestimated her. good.

In the end, he took advantage of others, and he was an out-and-out disciple.

After hearing what he said, Liu Chuncheng couldn't help laughing, it was the first time he saw the child messing around.

"Little Daddy, don't laugh, I really think Brother Xue must hate me to death now." Zhao Ping'an was a little anxious.

But he didn't know what to do. He didn't meet Brother Xue when he went to Liu's Mansion recently, and he couldn't see anyone when he went upstairs to Yunshang. It was obvious that Brother Xue was avoiding him.

Liu Chuncheng spread his hands, saying that he can't help you with this matter, "Ping An, brother Xue, you can only ask for forgiveness yourself, and try to get someone to agree to marry you. I can only help you and Your father said."

"But I think Brother Xue doesn't seem to be interested in you. Think about it yourself." After Liu Chuncheng finished speaking, he let Zhao Pingan go.

After much deliberation, Zhao Pingan still felt that he should apologize first. As for what the little dad said, let's wait until he finished apologizing.

Brother Yu looked at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who appeared in the backyard again, with a face not showing, but he rolled his eyes vigorously in his heart, the stinky hooligan dared to come and harass his brother!

But seeing that Brother Xue didn't seem to resist, Brother Yu didn't say anything, he just asked the eldest son to go and play with his younger uncle, and firmly forbade the stinky hooligan to be alone with his younger brother, not even the prince!

However, his obstruction didn't seem to have any effect. In the spring of the second year, the crown prince got married, and the crown princess was Xue Geer.

When Brother Yu put on the wedding dress embroidered with dragons and phoenixes for his younger brother, his eyes were flushed, and the mother who rushed to the side couldn't help wiping her tears. Brother Yu instructed his younger brother to dress neatly.

"Brother Xue, once you are married, you can't be self-willed. Live your life well in the future. It's normal to have bumps and bumps. If you can bear it, bear it. If you can't bear it, don't hide it yourself. Come home and follow me." explain."

It's just that the status is too poor, and he doesn't even have the confidence to support his younger brother, so he is a little worried, what if His Royal Highness really bullies his younger brother?

Brother Xue could see the worries of his brother and parents, but he believed that Zhao Pingan would not, and believed that he could live well, so he patted his brother's hand, "Brother, I have chosen him for so many years. Man, don't you believe my vision? I won't suffer."

"Hey! Believe it, of course I believe my brother." Brother Yu put the clothes on for Brother Xue.

Brother Qing, who was waiting on the side, couldn't wait a long time ago, and together with Yunli, he pulled Brother Xue to sit in front of the mirror, "Today is Brother Xue's big day, Brother Yu, stop nagging, Lizi, Take a quick look at Brother Xue, is the powder applied enough?"

Brother Qing is skillful, the powder is gently swept on Brother Xue's face, and a little rouge is put on it, which makes Brother Xue look a little more complex, and Yunli helps Brother Xue paint a natural and spiritual picture. Eyebrows, and then put on the red lip balm, the handsome brother with red lips and white teeth will appear in the mirror.

Looking left and right, Brother Qing and Yunli looked at each other, "There's almost something wrong."

The two of them worked hard enough to make Brother Xue amaze everyone. Originally, Brother Xue was good-looking, and with such a dress, she was even more beautiful, but it was not enough, it could be more beautiful.

So Yunli ran out and called Zhang Jiu, whispered something in his ear, Zhang Jiu smiled, his bright and charming face attracted everyone's attention, but now he is no longer afraid of other people's eyes Yes, but he didn't hold back his smile.

"Master, let me get the tools." Zhang Jiu went to get his tools, Yun Li pulled Brother Yu and Brother Qing, and said something in a low voice, the three of them laughed for a while, but couldn't Ken told Xue Geer.

Zhang Jiu came back after a while, holding a small box in his hand. After opening the box, there were small brushes of different shapes and small porcelain boxes. Zhang Jiu opened the small lid of the porcelain box , went to a brush to dip a little of what was in the box.

"Young Master Xue, close your eyes."

Brother Xue didn't understand what he was going to do, but knowing that Yunli and the others would definitely not harm him, she closed her eyes trustingly, feeling the soft bristles gently sweeping over her eyelids, as if they were smearing something.

After a while, Zhang Jiu put the brush away, "Master Xue can open his eyes."

Brother Xue opened his eyes, looked in the mirror, and was stunned. Is this still him?

Yunli and Brother Qing held hands, "Oh my God, Brother Xue, you are so beautiful!"

Xue Geer's eyes are not the most beautiful among facial features, but they are very bright and energetic. With Zhang Jiu's beautification at this time, his eyes seem to be much bigger, and his whole face also looks shy and pretty, very delicate .There is an infinite charm in the eyes, which is very different from him in the past.

Not to mention others, he himself felt that he looked much better today, and his mood was a little different.

When Zhao Pingan, who was full of excitement, saw him, his eyes were straightened, and Brother Xue smiled directly. This smile seemed to radiate light from his face, making him even more attractive.

Zhao Pingan came back to his senses and reached out to him, "I'm here."

The smile on the corner of Xuege'er's mouth has not disappeared, and she puts her hand into his, "From now on, I'll leave it to you."

Zhao Pingan held his hand tightly and led him step by step to the carriage covered in red and colorful, "I will definitely not let you down."

Brother Xue got into the carriage and whispered in his ear, "I am also like a king."

－－The end of the episode－－